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OCTOBER 2006 - PART ONE
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Pelican pick up an unsuspecting pigeon
It's a dog eat dog world, or in this case bird eats bird. Maybe London Mayor Ken Livingstone has found a new weapon in his war on pigeons. People strolling through London's St James's Park were left shocked when a pelican picked up an unsuspecting pigeon, and swallowed it. The Eastern White pelican struggled with the desperately frantic 'flying rat'in its beak for more than 20 minutes before swallowing it whole. Photographer Cathal McNaughton, who was taking pictures of the wildlife in St James's Park, witnessed the brutal attack. He said: 'The pelican was on the towpath preening itself, and there were a lot of tourists watching it. 'Then the bird got up and strolled along until it reached one of the pigeons, which it just grabbed in its beak. 'There was a bit of a struggle for about 20 minutes, with all these people watching. 'The pelican only opened its mouth a couple of times. 'Then it managed to get the pigeon to go head first down its throat. It was kicking and flapping the whole way down.' The pigeon was definitely alive when it reached the pelican's stomach, Mr McNaughton added. A spokeswoman for the RSPB said the incident was very unusual. She said: "It is almost unheard of for a pelican to eat a bird. Their diet should be strictly fish." There are currently five pelicans living near Duck Island in St James's Park - four Eastern Whites and one Louisiana Brown. Pelicans were introduced into the park during King Charles II's reign as a gift from the Russian ambassador.
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Million in one
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Million to one: That's the odds of conceiving Alicia (left) and Jasmin Singerl, who were born in Caboolture Hospital in May. |
The parents of the twins |
Beautiful baby twins Alicia and Jasmin Singerl certainly make people look twice. Alicia has dark brown eyes and complexion, while Jasmin is blue-eyed and fair-skinned. Experts say the chance of twins being born with such different physical characteristics is about a million to one. Conceived naturally, the sisters from Burpengary, north of Brisbane, were born at Caboolture Hospital in May. Mum Natasha Knight, 35, is of Jamaican-English heritage, while their father Michael Singerl, 34, was born in Germany. The couple, who are engaged, also have five-year-old daughter Taylah, who is blue-eyed with blonde hair and a light olive complexion. Ms Knight said she was shocked when she saw how different her daughters were. "It's just amazing, they are so different," she said. "When they were born you could see there was a colour difference straight away. We couldn't believe it. "Alicia's eyes were brown and her hair was dark. Jasmin's eyes were blue and her hair was white – you could hardly see her hair or her eyebrows.
"We were joking when I was pregnant about what if one baby looked like me and one looked like Michael. We joked about one light one, one dark one, so it was amazing when it actually happened. "When we go out people stop and ask if they are twins. Other people will look but not say anything. Maybe they think I am babysitting one of them. "Someone even asked me if I was sure there wasn't a mix-up at the hospital. But there was no mix-up – they are my girls and they are both so beautiful. "It will be interesting when they go to school, and they will probably wonder why they look so different from each other. I guess the easiest way to explain it will be to say one took after Mum, one took after Dad." Genetics experts say that in most cases a mixed-race woman's eggs will be a mixture of genes for both black and white skin. However, much more rarely, the eggs may contain genes for predominantly one skin colour.
In this case, Ms Knight has released two such eggs – one with predominantly dark pigmentation genes and one with predominantly fair genes. Non-identical twins are conceived when two eggs are fertilised by two sperm at the same time, which has odds in itself of about 100-1. Clinical geneticist Dr Stephen Withers said the likelihood of a mixed-race woman having eggs that were predominantly for one skin colour was rare enough, let alone releasing two of them simultaneously and producing twins. "It's probably a million to one," he said. "It's a terrifically rare phenomenon . . . extraordinarily rare. "There's two parts of this that are very rare – just having those extremes of eggs, and also releasing them simultaneously." A similar set of twin girls was born in Britain last year. Remee, blonde and fair-skinned, and Kian Horder, who has dark skin, were born to parents both of mixed race.
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Arch Bishop Deya presented a Bible to Hon Raila
It seems that Arch Bishop Gilbert Deya and ODM-Presidential candidate and the MP for Langata Hon. Raila Odinga have a close relationship. On his final day in the UK, Hon. Raila Odinga was treated to an executive lunch by Arch Bishop Deya and his family in an exclusive hotel in London. After a five course exquisite, the Arch Bishop presented two Bibles to Hon. Raila but before presentation he read several verses in the Bible to encourage the politician.
Hon. Raila Odinga with the Arch Bishop Deya family at the Hotel.
 Arch Bishop Deya highlighting a verse in the Bible before presenting the Bible to the politician |
 In the same morning the Arch Bishop was meeting with the president of the Liberal Democrats Mr. Simon Hughes at his executive church office |
Arch Bishop Gilbert Deya and his family from left is Paul Deya, Arch Bishop Gilbert Deya, Mrs. Daniel Deya, Hon. Raila Odinga, Pastor Amos Deya who is in charge of Birmingham Church, Mr. Daniel Deya and Arch Bishop Deya's brother
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Sweden planning to build a cottage in moon
The space race saw two superpowers facing off against each other in the inky blackness of the void, as America and the USSR competed for supremacy. But now plans are underway for Sweden to become an unexpected late entrant in the exploration of the moon – and they're planning to build a cottage there. The traditional red cottage is one of the best known features of the Swedish countryside – seen by many Swedes as a symbol of their country. And, according to Swedish news source The Local, the Swedish Space Corporation now wants to put a little red cottage on the moon. The SSC has reportedly undertaken a technical study showing that the little red cottage plan is feasible, a committee of top experts has been placed in charge of the project, and a competition has been launched to design the space-cottage. Fredrik von Schéele, of the SSC, said: 'If we manage to do this Sweden will be the third country to occupy the moon.'
The space-cottage idea was originally conceived by artist Mikael Genberg in 1999. At the time, he thought the concept would be technologically impossible – but after he started making enquiries in 2003, the idea took off. 'The project will cost 500 million kronor [about £36million], which is quite reasonable. I think if we can make absolutely sure that this will happen it should be possible to finance it,' Genberg told The Local. To be transported to the moon, the cottage-making kit must weigh no more than four kilos, and cannot be larger than eight metres square. One suggested mechanism is for the cottage to be inflatable, expanding after the moon-lander has completed its experiments. Sadly, it appears that an IKEA-style flat-pack moon-cottage is not on the cards. Project leaders hope to be in a position to build their cottage on the moon by 2011.
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Bye bye London
Kenya embassy staff in London and friends of Mr. Keya of the Kenya High Commission in London gathered on Saturday 30th September, 2006 at Wembley to say a big good bye to the chief accountant of the commission. Mr. Keya has been working for the mission for the last four years and he now going back to the head office before retiring in June next year. After retirement Mr. Keya announced that he is going into politics. He will be running for the running in the newly created Lurambi constituency in Kakamega. He was born and brought up in Kakamega town. Over 200 people attended the farewell party and most of the guests came with their drinks. The drinks and food was in plenty and the food was catered for by Mrs. Mark Mable of Kimbley Housing Group and her staff who had cooked all types of African food. While speaking at the party speaker after speaker praised Mr. Keya character and humbleness. Mr. Keya took time to thank everyone for the generosity extended to him. Mr. Keya is going back to Kenya in October, 2006. Notably at the party was Mzee Magero who arrived in the UK in 1958.
 A section of the friends at the party |
 Mheshimiwa Keya at the party |
 Mr. Magero who arrived at Heathrow Airport in 1958. |
 Mrs. Kombo the wife of Minister Kombo was at the party |
 The hosts: Kimberley Housing Group staff hosted the party |
 Mr. Keya receiving a suit from a friend |
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Arch Bishop Deya welcomes Baganda AG and Prime Minister
The Arch Bishop Deya has of late become of a man of connections. Hosting President, ministers and dignitaries in his office in South London. Last week he hosted the Vice President of Nigeria and on Tuesday night 3rd October, 2006 he hosted the Prime Minister of Buganda Mr. Daniel Muliika and the attorney general Mr. Godfrey Lule QC. The
Arch Bishop held a meeting with the Buganda chiefs which included Princess Jane daughter of Kabaka. Princess Jane Mpologoma is the church counseling minister and she will be running for a local seat in the UK next election. At the meeting the Arch Bishop asked the Baganda team to look for a land for him to build a hospital in Uganda. The team hard a fruitful discussion with the Arch Bishop before joining him for a traditional Ugandan dish which included Matoke among other items. The food was prepared by a special Ugandan team in the church. According to the Arch Bishop diary, he is due to host an African President next month among other dignitaries.
 Arch Bishop Deya welcoming the Attorney General of Buganda Mr. Godfrey Lule QC in his offices in South London |
 A consultation meeting took place at an executive office |
 Arch Bishop Deya (second left) and his son Amos Deya (far right) posing with Buganda Kingdom team in their office |
 A dinner fit for a King was hosted at Arch Bishop office |
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Catch up with week's photos
 UK police launch a major nationwide crackdown on illegal cannabis "factories". |
 Three men rest after being rescued off the Spanish coast as they tried to reach the mainland in a small boat. |
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Pedestrians make their way past a toppled van during a typhoon in the Philippines' capital, Manila. |
 A French-Syrian archaeological mission discovers decorated human skulls dating back to 9,500 years ago near Damascus. |
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98.7% Luos voted for Kibaki while 62% Kikuyus voted for him
Hon. Raila Odinga the MP for Langata and ODM presidential candidate addressed a gathering at The School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London on Thursday 28th September, 2006. Hon. Raila arrived at the venue escorted by several bodyguards at about 7.40 p.m. where he was met by Solomon Mugera a senior producer with BBC World Service and Mr. Phillip Aliker, a Tanzanian who co-ordinated the lecture. After a 40 minutes lecture about Kenyan politics by Hon. Raila, there was question time. During his speech, the Langata MP explained that corruption started way back from Kenyatta's time and what President Moi's regime did was just to perfect it. He explained about the long road to multi-party system in Kenya of which he has been apart of it all. Hon. Raila continued by stating that the presidential race in Kenya is like a tribal race where where tribes competes against each other. They come up with cheap politics of tribes and other useless agendas like who is circumcised or not. At this junction he caused a big laughter when he mentioned that most of the people who complain about who is circumcised or not are men and he wondered why men complain as it is the women who should be complaining of such issues.
"Many things have gone wrong in Kenya, the agreement we had in NAC has not yet been honoured and that is why I had to leave NAC. NAC was formed by a group of desperate people hungry for power. ODM has now taken over the NAC promises." Raila explained. "We have been fighting for the minimum constitutional reforms in order to level the grounds for the 2007 elections. Some of the the minimum reforms include the right to vote while abroad. This is because Kenyans abroad are big contributor to our economy. Last year Kenya received KShs 58 million sent by Kenyans abroad. This amounts to the biggest source of foreign currency coming into the country. Kenyans abroad should not be ignored." he continued. "Dual citizenship is another, funding of political parties by the government and independence of parliament." Raila concluded.
During questions time, Hon. Raila intelligently answered questions from the congregation. Here are some of the questions asked and how Hon. Raila answered:
Question: You were not given the post of the Prime Minister and you as a tribal leader have decided to form ODM to meet your requirements, what do you have to say about this?
Raila: First of all there was no change of constitution and hence there was not post of a prime minister - it is some MPs and other people who suggested about me being a prime minister but the constitution could not allow. Talking about Raila being tribal is not true. It is me Raila who said KIBAKI TOSHA. I convinced my fellow tribe to vote for Kibaki as he was the man to deliver. 98.7 of Luos voted for the Kibaki while only 62 per cent of Kikuyus who voted for Kibaki. How can I be accused of being tribal while I convinced my people to vote for another tribe. It is me Raila who said KIBAKI TOSHA and it me Raila now saying KIBAKI TOKA.
Question: Haven't you seen the good work that the NAC government have done in Kenya?
Raila: Yes, the NAC government has done some good work and we had 5% economical growth. This is not good enough as there some other countries who are registering 14% growth. The services growth has been registered because of money laundering, people who hide money abroad are bringing the money back because they think the country is now safe. Drug money is also another issue. That is why there's a property boom in Kenya. Nevertheless, the truth of the matter is that the life of the common man is worse than before.
Question: You have now formed ODM. According to history you have been moving from one party to another, how can we trust you while keeping on moving from one party to another?
Raila: In Kenyan politics, moving from one party to another is the order of the day. As a politician you have to move to where it fits you. If you look at the records, most politicians in Kenya have moved from one party to another. President Kibaki was the vice chairman of Kanu for more than ten years. Njenga Karume was in Kanu throughout before joining the DP.
Question: Why do you think you are the best candidate the presidential race in 2007. Why do you let President Kibaki continue with his administration to finish what he has started?
Raila: I am not forcing my way in. If the Kenyan public vote Kibaki back to power in 2007, I have no problem with that. It is the public who must demand change. We in ODM are 100 per cent sure that if the elections are called today, we would get between 65-70 per cent of the votes.
Question: What can be done with African countries to shun away tribalism?
Raila: The questions of tribalism has to do with the leaders. The leaders are the one who fuel the issue to benefit themselves. When the late president of Tanzania Julius Nyerere came to power in Tanzania, he preached about unity among the tribes and spearheaded for one language. Today if you go Tanzania and you ask a Tanzanian - 'which tribe are you?' they will know automatically that you are from Kenya.
 Photographers took the seats early to capture the best photo of the politician |
 Raila listening carefully to a question from the congregation |
 Over 400 people attended the lecturer |
 Hon. Raila Odinga addressing the congregation |
 Mr. Ibrahim Rashid a candidate for Wajir East in 2006 asking a question |
 A large number of people where eager to met him |
 Mr. Maina Kanyora presented some boxing groves to Raila for the 2007 fight |
 Some Kenyan ladies insisted of a photo the politicians outside the lecturer hall |
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Arch Bishop Deya welcomes Hon. Raila in London
Hon. Raila Odinga is in London. The MP for Langata arrived in London on Monday 26th September, 2006 for a week visit in UK. After arrival he went to Birmingham where he had a busy schedule with businessmen and friends. He returns to London on Wednesday 27th September, 2006 where he visited Arch Bishop Deya at this offices in South London at 3.00 p.m. At the offices of Arch Bishop Deya, Hon. Raila was met by Simon Hugh, President of Liberal Democratic, UK and a representative of Lord Steel, Arch Bishop Deya, Pastor Joseph Odima, Mr. Macharia Gakuru of Eastern Africa Magazine and other ODM-Kenya officials in the UK. He spend much of the day at the Arch Bishop offices planning for the weeks schedules. On Thursday 28th September, 2006 Hon. Raila Odinga will be addressing Kenyans at The School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London at Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG.
 Arch Bishop Deya welcoming Hon. Raila Odinga in his offices in South London |
 A modern executive Mercedes Benz which fetched Hon. Raila from the airport |
 Simon Highes, the president of Liberal Democrats in UK being welcomed by Arch Bishop |
 Princess Jane Mpologoma of Buganda welcoming Hon. Raila |
Arch Bishop Deya has organised a big prayer meeting for Hon. Raila Odinga on Friday 29th September, 2006 at his church in South London, Gilbert Deya Ministries, 78-94 Ormside Street, London SE15 1TF, UK. Tel: 0207 358 0303 at 7.00 p.m. Talking to Mr. Seed Arch Bishop explained that he will be praying and laying hands to the (ODM-Kenya) Presidential aspirant in his church on Friday. During his stay in London Hon Raila is scheduled to address the Kenyans at Soas (School of Oriental and Africa Studies) Khalili Lecture Theatre on Thursday28th September 2006 at 7pm. The School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London is at Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG. Tel: +44 (0)20 7637 2388, Fax: +44 (0)20 7436 3844. The debate will be moderated by BBC's Tindo Mhando (Head Swahili service), chaired by Kieren Pendergast, and Solomon Mugera (BBC Focus on Africa) Hon Raila will also appear live on Africa matters, Ben TV on Friday 29th September 2006 at 20.00 Hrs (8.00 p.m.). After, he will visit Germany where he did his masters degree. According to our sources, Hon Raila is scheduled to meet the Germany Chancellor Merkel. For more information contact 07944827781.
 Arch Bishop Deya taking Hon. Raila around the church bookshop |
 Pastor Joseph Odima (left) with Hon. Raila (centre) and Arch Bishop Deya (right) |
 From right is Ev. Mike Brown from Nakuru who was ODM candidate in the by-election in Kenya, Hon. Raila Odinga, Simon High, the president of Liberal Democrats in UK and Arch Bishop Deya |
 A huge church building is under renovation - Gilbert Deya Ministries in South London |
 Hon. Raila and Arch Bishop Deya |
 Hon. Raila with Pastor Joseph Odima of Abundant Life Fire Ministries in London |
 Hon. Raila with Amos Deya son of Arch Bishop Deya of Deya Ministries, Birmingham |
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Mrs. Ann Chege in London to source funds for her orphan home
Mrs. Chege is in London. The lady arrived in London on Saturday 23rd September, 2006 where she is staying for the whole month of October. From UK she is heading for USA in the month of November, 2006. While in USA she will be visiting Alabama, Maryland and Philadelphia. Her orphans home, New Hope Orphans Home in Kenya number of children has now grown to over 100. Her contact in UK is 07947883505 and in Kenya is 0720240585 or 0733765871 - email: newhopechildren@mail.com. Their bank details are as follows: Barclays Bank, Ann G. Chege, Sort Code: 209260, Account no. 20984698.Thanks Mr. Henry Mwangi of www.jamhurians.com for helping to stream this message. Click below to view the video of her work in Kenya.
NEW HOPE ORPHAN CHILDREN'S HOME PART ONE
NEW HOPE ORPHAN CHILDREN'S HOME PART TWO
FEEDING THE HUNGRY IS IN HER BLOOD
 Mrs. Ann Chege outside one restaurant in Nottingham where she had a lunch with the Seeds family |
 Caught in the act of feeding. Mrs. Ann Chege was caught at River Trent feeding swan as Mrs. Kanyugi all the way from Kangari, Kenya looks on - 27/09/06. |
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