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JUNE 2003 - PART ONE
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Meet Kafie Wangari from Othaya
Mr. Seed was just about to register to enter at Redbridge Refugee and Foreigners Day on Friday 20th June, 2003 in Ilford when a soft voice sounded. "Wimwega Mr. Seed, nithiiaga website yaku. Niguo njitagwo Wangari, na gwitu ni Kenya, Uthaya, Kagongo" - Hi Mr. Seed, I do visit your website, my name is Wangari from Kenya, Uthaya, Gichichi, Kagongo. This was the introduction by the above lady who was helping registration at the centre. With a clear Kikuyu accent the lady explained to Mr. Seed that she had been in Kenya for quite sometime with exchange programme. The lady from Ilford is doing a BA development studies in Norwich. She went to Kenya through Right Hand Trust, UK. Her contact is kenyakate@hotamil.com
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A new Kenyan pub in Northampton
This time it is not Serengeti for animals it is Serengeti for Kenyans
124 Wellingborough Road, Northampton
Standing outside Bar Serengeti is from right the chairman of Northampton Kenyan Community Mr. Mucheru, Serengeti proprietor Mr. Njenga Gatahi and Michael. Henry Ngei of H&H Services distributors of Tusker in UK has serviced his vehicles ready to drop Tusker in Northampton
Going broad with their names in mind. Mr. Njenga wa Gatehi has opened a pub in Northampton. Bar Serengeti as it is popularly known is a hot venue for Kenyans and Zimbabweans in Northampton. Coming to two weeks since they opened the place is becoming small as most of the times you cannot get a place to sit. With a lot of customers coming within the outskirts of Northampton the management are in the processes of renovating the first floor of the venue for a restaurant as you know Kenyans without "nyama choma" the dish is not complete.
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"I must repay the Kenya Government" - says Kipsang
Here comes Mr.Kipsang Keter a student at University College of Northampton. Kipsang is now ready to go back to Kenya after studying material technology. He had been sponsored by Kenya government for a KShs.2.4 million. He has studied for three years. He vows to repay the money before he goes to the grave. "Mr. Seed I must pay the Kenya government this money before I go to grave - that is why I want to go home", Kipsang explained to Mr. Seed on Saturday 21st June, 2003 in Northampton. Six people were sponsored at Northampton College and only two student who managed to finish - Kipsang and another lady. Kenyans in Northampton are planning to hold a farewell party for him soon.
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Gay bishop 'catastrophic move'
 Canon Jeffrey John says he is now celibate |
 The Bishop of Oxford is responsible for Dr John's appointment |
Evangelical and conservative Anglicans have described the appointment of a gay bishop as "catastrophic" for the Church of England. They failed to persuade the Bishop of Oxford, Richard Harries, to reverse his decision to nominate Canon Jeffrey John as the new Bishop of Reading, in a three-hour meeting on Friday. Bishop Harries emerged from the talks to reaffirm his "unswerving" support for Dr John, who is in a 27-year relationship with a man but says he is now celibate. But his opponents, who number 80 clergy and 20 leading laity within the diocese of Oxford, promised to take their fight to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams. After the meeting, their spokesman, Dr Philip Giddings, said: "We feel this appointment would be catastrophic in terms of the unity of the Church of England."
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He said the Anglican community would be "split asunder" and the diocese of Oxford would become separated - a hint the group may withhold funding from the diocese and seek pastoral care elsewhere. Dr Giddings, a licensed lay minister at Greyfriars Church, Reading, said the nomination contravened scripture, 2,000 years of Christian tradition and the "divinely created order and gift of marriage". But minutes later, Bishop Harries said: "In my judgement, he [Dr John] has the very best gifts to be the next Bishop of Reading. "And I sincerely believe that before very long, he will have done enough to earn the trust of that Episcopal area. "My support for him remains unswerving." Earlier, Dr John described his relationship as a "gift from God", in a statement on the Diocese of Oxford website. Although he says the relationship is now celibate, those opposed to his appointment are angry that he has failed to express regret.
In his statement he described his "life partnership" with another man as a "gift and vocation from God". He said he respected those who opposed him, but wanted to alleviate their concerns. "My own view is that there is a sound argument from scripture and tradition in favour of Christians accepting same-sex relationships, provided they are based on a personal covenant of lifelong faithfulness" he said. On Thursday, Archbishop Peter Akinola, leader of the 17.5 million strong Anglican church in Nigeria, threatened to split from the Church over the appointment.
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More than half of Nairobi's residential houses are unsafe to live in
Senior officials from the Architectural Association of Kenya, Nairobi City Council and Ministry of Road Public Works and Housing visit the scene of the building which collapsed while under construction and injured two people in Nairobi’s Tena Estate on Sunday. - The Standard.
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Flying Kenya flag in the UK
Mrs. Rebecca Maina is the Station Manager for Kenya Airways in UK. Based at their luxurious offices at Heathrow terminal four the manager oversees the operations of the Kenya Airways daily flights to and from Kenya. Many Kenyans in the UK seems not to know the whereabouts of the Kenya Airways in London. Next time you fly to the Jamhuri try the pride of Kenya. website: www.kenya-airways.com and Tel: 02087457364.
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The world's first custom built Yacht Hotel
Sunborn Yacht Hotel now open in London’s Royal Docks
 Ken Video posing at the Sunborn Yacht Hotel - he was one guests at the private functions - taking the video - Contact 07985369166 |
 Mr. Seed was among the guests at the function |
It was a private function. Only few invited guests.
A Kenyan with a difference ready to spend his money. Names withheld as it was a
private function. Mr. Seed was among the guests in one of the modest facilities
around London. With a 140 bed facilities with some rooms going for over £500 a
night. It is worth visiting for your own eyes only. Tight security and the
parking going for £2.50 an hour but if a guest at the hotel it is free. Sunborn
Yacht Hotel, the world’s first custom built Yacht Hotel offering business
travellers and holidaymakers a truly unique accommodation experience on a par
with the world’s very finest cruise liners. Sunborn also offers a splendid
happenings venue.
Set within a breathtaking waterfront environment in the historic Royal Docks –
adjacent to London’s new happening events venue ExCeL – Sunborn’s staff provide
a level of service second to none. Spacious suites with balconies,
elegant lounges, first class restaurants & bars and relaxing saunas all conspire
to make a memorable stay. And for corporate guests we have the added convenience
of contemporary meeting rooms and an auditorium, all fully IT connected. With
excellent transport links to Canary Wharf, The City and the West End and a mere
five minute taxi ride to London City Airport, getting there couldn’t be easier.
Their website
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a tour inside. 05/06/03
»360° Virtual Tour
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Mother of the late Wachira arrives in London
The mother of the late Anthony (Tony) Wachira Githaiga, 28 arrived in London on Monday 02/06/03. After arrival she visited the scene of accident where his son was crashed by a train. She later contact the police for update of the late Tony's body which has not been released by the coroners. Today Wednesday she visited the Kenya High Commission in London and she was informed that the embassy is still waiting for the outcome of the enquiry which has already been set up. The late Wachira was crashed to death by District Line train at Plaistow Station, East London after he fell on the track as the train was approaching. The man was crashed beyond recognition and the police used the finger prints to identify the body. He is the son of John Githaiga and Mrs. Jane Githaiga of Langata (Akiba Estate), Nairobi, Kenya. Husband to Laura Blount of Dublin Ireland, father to Gemma Githaiga, 3, of Dublin, Ireland. Brother to David Githaiga of London and Moses Githaiga. Originally they are from Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri, Kenya.
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Mrs. Jane Githaiga in London |
 This is the back view of the house where the late Anthony Wachira was living - he came out from the open window and found the police blocking both sides and opted to climb the war on the right |
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The scene of the accident - the house, the wall and the train |
 The brother of the late Wachira Mr. David Gitare who lives in London |
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Inquiry into castle security breach
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An immediate inquiry into a security breach at Prince William's 21st birthday party has been ordered by Home Secretary David Blunkett. The investigation comes after an intruder managed to get inside Windsor Castle as 300 guests celebrated with the prince and other senior royals. Police arrested the man at 2320 BST on Saturday, and he is currently being held at Thames Valley police station. No one was injured during the incident, but Scotland Yard said the matter was being treated seriously. "We consider any breach of security to be a serious matter and a thorough review into all the circumstances surrounding the incident is under way," he said. The BBC's royal correspondent Peter Hunt says that according to one unconfirmed report, the intruder managed to get into the rooms where the African-themed party was being held. He describes the incident as "worrying" and a "potentially rather serious breach of security". Police would need to answer how, with the current terrorist threat and so many high profile guests under one roof, someone had managed to get into the castle, our correspondent adds. Tarzan All of the guests, including the Queen, wore fancy dress to the party. As it started, outfits spotted arriving at the castle included a furry lion, Tarzan and a banana.
The castle's ancient rooms were transformed into scenes from the African bush, which include a life-sized elephant made out of papier mache. African band Shakarimba had been flown in specially from Botswana where William heard them perform while on holiday four years ago. The party theme - Out of Africa - was inspired by the prince's time in Africa during his gap year before university. BBC correspondent Clarence Mitchell said the event was strictly for family and friends only, to ensure the prince could fully relax. Among the guests were Camilla Parker Bowles, Earl Spencer and his sisters, and William's friends from St Andrews University in Scotland. The earl arrived dressed in a light-coloured safari type suit, followed by the comedian Rowan Atkinson and his wife in linen and colonial-style attire. William's principles Other outfits seen on arriving guests included a lion suit topped with a gold crown, a full foreign legion uniform, a Biggles-esque pilot, a banana and a top-hatted witch-doctor. The Prince of Wales helped organise the party. In the first part of an interview given to mark his birthday, Prince William rounded on his father's critics.
The prince, who was interviewed at St James's Palace by the Press Association, also posed for photographs by Mario Testino - the renowned celebrity photographer who famously took pictures of his mother Diana. He summed up his own personal goals as he embarks on adulthood as being "honest, genuine, thoughtful and caring". And in the second part of the interview published on Sunday, he denied rumours he did not want to be king, saying it was his duty. The prince is midway through a four-year degree course at St Andrews, studying history of art. |
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Partying prince turns Windsor wild
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Prince William was joined by 300 guests for an African-themed 21st birthday party at Windsor Castle. All 300 people at Saturday evening's celebrations - including the Queen and other members of the Royal Family - wore fancy dress. An intruder was arrested inside the castle during the party and taken to Thames Valley police station for questioning. No one was injured during the incident at 2320 BST, and thorough review into security is under way. As the party started, outfits spotted arriving at the castle included a furry lion, Tarzan and a banana. The castle's ancient rooms were transformed into scenes from the African bush, which include a life-sized elephant made out of papier mache. African band Shakarimba had been flown in specially from Botswana where William heard them perform while on holiday four years ago. The party theme - Out of Africa - was inspired by the prince's time in Africa during his gap year before university.
BBC correspondent Clarence Mitchell said the event was strictly for family and friends only, to ensure the prince could fully relax. Among the guests were Camilla Parker Bowles, Earl Spencer and his sisters, and William's friends from St Andrews University in Scotland. The earl arrived dressed in a light-coloured safari type suit, followed by the comedian Rowan Atkinson and his wife in linen and colonial-style attire. Our correspondent said the party was the most significant meeting between the Windsor and Spencer families since the earl's eulogy at Princess Diana's funeral, which was critical of the Royal Family. William's principles Other outfits seen on arriving guests included a lion suit topped with a gold crown, a full foreign legion uniform, a Biggles-esque pilot, a banana and a top-hatted witch-doctor. The Prince of Wales helped organise the party. In the first part of an interview given to mark his birthday, Prince William rounded on his father's critics.
The prince, who was interviewed at St James's Palace by the Press Association, also posed for photographs by Mario Testino - the renowned celebrity photographer who famously took pictures of his mother Diana. He summed up his own personal goals as he embarks on adulthood as being "honest, genuine, thoughtful and caring". And in the second part of the interview published on Sunday, he denied rumours he did not want to be king, saying it was his duty. The prince is midway through a four-year degree course at St Andrews, studying history of art. The band playing at the party, Shakarimba, are a marimba band from a remote village, and William joined in during their rehearsals at Windsor Castle. The six-piece band were encouraged and nurtured by Steve Harpt, the American headmaster of their small bush school. The band members made their own instruments from mukwa wood. Mr Harpt has moved on to set up a primary school for orphans and destitute children, to which William is giving some of the proceeds from the sale of Mario Testino's photographs. As he turns 21, the young prince steps into the role of Counsellor of State with delegated powers to act on behalf of the Queen. In this he joins his father, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex and replaces the Princess Royal.
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William speaks about love life
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Prince William has celebrated his 21st birthday with an African themed party at Windsor Castle. In the second instalment of an interview with the Press Association to mark his coming of age, the prince reflected on life and the future. On romance: "I don't have a steady girlfriend. If I fancy a girl and I really like her and she fancies me back, which is rare, I ask her out. "But, at the same time, I don't want to put them in an awkward situation because a lot of people don't quite understand what comes with knowing me." He added: "There's been a lot of speculation about every single girl I'm with and it actually does quite irritate me after a while, more so because it's a complete pain for the girls." On media attention: "The media can be tricky at times but so can most people. "But it's something that I want to handle with the most maturity I can.
"So it is difficult but it's not impossible. "The way it's been handled so far, particularly to do with me, has been amazing from both sides, St James's Palace and the media." On his title: "I am and always will be an HRH. But out of personal choice I like to be called William because that is my name and I want people to call me William - for now. "I was HRH Prince William as soon as I was born. But I don't want all the formalities because they're not needed for the time being." On his duty: "All these questions about do you want to be king? It's not a question of wanting to be, it's something I was born into and it's my duty." On the pressures of being heir:
"Sometimes I do get anxious about it but I don't really worry a lot. I want to get through university and then maybe start thinking seriously about that in the future. "I don't really ever talk about it publicly. It's not something you talk about with whoever." On the future of the monarchy: "Modernisation is quite a strong word to use with the monarchy because it's something that's been around for many hundreds of years. "But I think it's important that people feel the monarchy can keep up with them and is relevant to their lives." He added: "It would be dangerous to look a long way ahead and predict changes in the monarchy." On what the monarchy means: "We are all human and inevitably mistakes are made. But in the end there is a great sense of loyalty and dedication among the family and it rubs off on me. "Ever since I was very small, it's something that's been very much impressed on me, in a good way. "People say it's not ambitious, but it is actually quite ambitious wanting to help people." On the Queen: "I think of the Queen first and foremost as my grandmother and to me that's important. "She's a huge role model for me - she's incredible - and in the family she's one of the biggest role models I have, along with my father." He added: "What she's done for this country is amazing." |
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The stories about me not wanting to be king are all wrong
