End of poor transport means in Africa

End of the road for Africa’s oldest buses 

Africa has been one of the continents struggling all along to change the form of transport that is encountered by passengers on a daily basis, traveling  anywhere in the African soil seemed to be a nightmare to many, but the current governments in different countries are making a difference by eradicating the old buses that many were used to.

There was no order in the old buses, instead, passengers could sit and stand on any available space for as long as they get to their destination. This had more negative impacts on the passengers than positive ones, The passengers faced problems such as pick pocketing, injuries to passengers and even damage to their clothes, traffic jam and even accidents due to overloading.
Did you ever see these buses??
They existed in Kenya in the 90s and early 2000.

That is a simple question to  answer with either a yes or a no,  this was the old days of Kenyan transport sector, this was the time transport was nothing but a nightmare, it was also risky for those whose who took a step like hanging on a bus like you will see below.
Any public service vehicles could carry as many passengers as it could without considering their safety nor the maximum number of passengers.

Kenya,Nairobi
Passengers hanging off a Bus in Nairobi. #dangeroustransport.
Before new transport rules.

Who could do this in the current day Kenya?
i guess no one, that is because the law is against such behaviors.

For those days it didn't matter who you were, what school you went to, what your social background was. All that mattered was being Kenyan. Not even what you have,  as long as you choose to use a bus.

Now that was Kenyan transport then and it was for the old Kenya, a new Kenya came when the former Minister  John Michuki imposed the Michuki rules, to regulate the Kenyan public service vehicles on how they conduct their daily activities, e.g a speed limit of 80 kph and a safety belt for each passenger. That is what marked end of the old buses in Kenya and the beginning of new form of transport.

Somewhere in Nairobi after new traffic rules

The different is visible, At least the new rules have brought order in the Kenyan roads as well as ensuring safety of passengers.
Anyone violating the rules could find himself/herself in court and end up paying a heavy fine. To avoid such many prefer being on the right hand of the law always.
So far their have been a complete eradication of old buses from Kenyan roads and several African countries who are lurking behind are going for the same. Kenya is now one of the countries in Africa with best means of transport after the leaders took a step to end the road to old poor form of transportation.

Senegal, Dakar
Country with oldest Buses in Africa
One of the outdated Renault Saviem-G4 buses on the streets of Dakar, Senegal.
Several African countries with old buses are following the trend to ensure safety of it's citizens while traveling, a recent example is Senegal, the old buses in Senegal are facing an elimination which is set to be a thing of the past by 2018.
These buses are arguably the oldest public service vehicles to be found anywhere on the continent. Thanks to skilful mechanics who mostly improvise while scrounging for spare parts.

The precise ownership of the 1,000-plus buses in Senegal is usually kept secret, but is attributed to a chain of invisible but influential former and current government functionaries.

Even drivers — the majority of them younger than the buses — believe their vehicles should be considered relics, fit only for the museums.

Top 10 most beautiful animals

Top 10 Most Beautiful Animals in the World

Animal beauty is natural, you could know a number of beautiful animals but below is a  list of top 10 most beautiful animals on earth. some of them could be unique to you but the truth is that they do exist.

10. Mandarin Fish

The mandarin fish (Synchiropus splendidus) swims in the south-west Pacific Ocean close to Australia, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Its array of color is similar to that of the robes worn by an Imperial Chinese mandarin or bureaucrat. The blue color comes from a cellular pigment that is unique to the species. The mandarin fish is only 6 cm long. It dwells in secluded lagoons and reefs, eating small crustaceans.

 

 

9. Fennec Fox

The fennec fox (Vulpes zerda) lives in North Africa and the Sahara. Its huge ears can grow up to 15 cm long. They radiate heat away from the animal and allow it to locate subterranean prey. The fennec fox is a predominantly nocturnal animal, hunting small mammals, birds, and insects at night. It can live up to 14 years and reach a size of 40 cm, not including its 30 cm tail. They can bark, purr, and snarl, and their natural predator is the eagle owl. 'Fennec' is the Arabic word for fox, and it is the national animal of Algeria.

8. Black Backed Kingfisher

The black backed kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) is approximately 13 cm in length. It lives in southeast Asia and India close to streams and rivers in well-shaded, wooded areas. These kingfishers eat insects and snails as well as small lizards, frogs, and crabs by the riverside. They build tunnel-like nests in the riverbanks that can be up to a meter long. These nests can take more than a week to dig.

7. Zanzibar Red Colobus

The Zanzibar red colobus (Procolobus kirkii) is a monkey that lives only on Zanzibar, an island off the coast of Tanzania. They are an endangered species with not more than 3000 left in the wild. The people of Zanzibar hold negative views of the animal and call them `poison monkey' because of their unusual smell. They live in groups of up to 50 individuals, with a 1:2 ratio of males to females. The red colobus eats leaves, seeds, and flowers that it finds in forests, coastal areas, and swamps. They also eat unripe fruit because they cannot break down the sugars in ripe fruit. They are known to eat charcoal to aid digestion.

6. Caracal

The caracal (Felis caracal) gets its name from the Turkish words kara kulak, meaning `black ear'. It has a number of adaptations that allow it to live in a diverse range of habitats. These include its long, tufted, and highly flexible ears that help it hear the smallest of sounds, and powerful hind legs that allow it to leap several meters into the air to catch birds. They also eat small mammals, gazelles, and reptiles. The caracal lives in Africa and the Middle East and can grow up to a meter long, plus a 30 cm tail.

 

5. Candy Crab

The candy crab (Hoplophrys) belongs to a monotypic genus, meaning it has no closely related species. It grows to 2 cm long and can camouflage itself in bright colors to match the coral that forms its habitat. As well as red, the crab can turn white, yellow, and pink. It lives in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

 

 

4. Swallow-Tailed Hummingbird

The swallow-tailed hummingbird (Eupetomena macroura) lives in east and central South America. It prefers semi-open areas, sparse woodland, coastal regions, and gardens, but will avoid dense rainforest. It has a long forked tail that comprises half of the bird's 16 cm length. Its plumage is a mixture of green, blue, and purple, and its wings flap at approximately 20 beats per second, allowing it to hover while feeding on flower nectar. They are aggressive towards other birds and will `dive-bomb' or pester birds as large as hawks!

3. Poison Dart Frog

The poison dart frog (pictured: Dendrobates azureus) lives in Central and South American rainforests, growing to between 1.5 and 6 cm in length. Indigenous people used the frog's toxic secretions to poison the tips of blow-darts, giving the frog its name. The secretions, which are being studied in medical trials, might also be used as muscle relaxants, appetite suppressants, and heart stimulants. Their bright colors form `aposematic patterns', which serve to warn off predators by suggesting an unpalatable toxicity. There are around 175 closely related species of poison dart frog which vary in size and coloration. The most colorful are the 5 within the dendrobates genus.

2. Tiger

The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest and most eye-catching of the big cats. They can grow up to 3.3 meters in length and weigh over 300 kg. Tigers have a lifespan up to 26 years, though all 6 subspecies (Bengal, Siberian, Sumatran, Malayan, Indochinese and South China tigers) are endangered, with a total population of less than 4,000. The Bengal tiger is the most common and the Siberian is the largest. They live in India, southeast Asia, and the far east of Russia (Siberia). Their striped fur serves as camouflage in their natural habitat of long grasses and wooded areas. Underneath the fur, their skin is striped in the same pattern.

1. Sunset Moth

The Madagascan sunset moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus) is a uniquely colorful lepidopteran that is sought after by collectors. Its often asymmetrical pattern of colors is caused by the optical interference and scattering of light by curved, partially reflective scales on the moth's wings. Sunset moths have a wingspan up to 11 cm and are often mistaken for butterflies due to their color, tails, and habit of resting with their wings vertical. Their bright aposematic colors warn predators of their toxicity. In contrast, the moth's chrysalis looks like a covered corpse and the Malagasy people believe the emergent moth represents the risen soul of their dead ancestors.

There are many beautiful animals that didn't make the list. These include the snow leopard, peacock, polar bear, ladybird, sea turtle, giant tortoise, penguin, emperor tamarin, fiery billed aracari, and the harpy eagle.
Of course, there are many other stunning creatures that I have neglected to mention. Please post any suggestions in the comments section below. Thanks for visiting this list of the ten most beautiful animals in the world. I hope you enjoyed it

A piggy bank buys a car

A man takes his piggy bank to extremes

No one could even think that a day-to-day coin saving could change a life one day, a true story is that saving a coin is one of the things that many find difficult to go by, no one thinks a coin can buy something big, many of us ignore coins in our daily savings, but guess what? coins could buy something bigger that you ever imagined, parents always advice their children to keep saving what remains from the money they are given, instead of saving, children could move from one shop to the other spending the coins and even playing with them.


A man in china Has shocked a car dealer after buying a car worth ksh 10.7 million and paying for it with four tonnes of coins.
Where did he even keep the coins??ksh10.7 million shillings.

The  car buyer Mr. Gan reportedly works in a petrol station and saved the cash from buses who used the shop as banks are not common in his area.
The coins wrapped into 1,320 rolls,weighed four tonnes- thats around the same as a small elephant, they were also more than four meters tall.

Start saving today and you could wake up in a new Mercedes Benz tomorrow,

The car buyer, a Mr Gan, reportedly works at a petrol station and saved the cash from buses who used the shop as banks are not common in his area
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2000164542/man-shocks-car-dealer-by-paying-for-sh10-7-million-vehicle-with-four-tonnes-of-coins

The car buyer, a Mr Gan, reportedly works at a petrol station and saved the cash from buses who used the shop as banks are not common in his area
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2000164542/man-shocks-car-dealer-by-paying-for-sh10-7-million-vehicle-with-four-tonnes-of-coins

Man shocks car dealer by paying for Sh10.7 million vehicle with four tonnes of coins
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2000164542/man-shocks-car-dealer-by-paying-for-sh10-7-million-vehicle-with-four-tonnes-of-coins

university shut down

Government shuts down university

Have you heard of the Barack Obama university that was coming up in  Kiambu county? The university has been shut down by the Government due to lack of proper accreditation. The government has urged Kenyans to be careful while enrolling to universities, this is to ensure that no one is trapped by the laid trap of con-men.




The Commission for University Education has shut down the Barack Obama University at Ndenderu village, Kiambu County for reportedly lacking proper accreditation.
Construction of the university, named after US President Barack Obama, is said to have started six months ago and it was yet to open its doors to students.
The commission’s chairman Prof Henry Thairu said that the university was operating illegally adding that anyone who wishes to run a university should follow laid down procedures.
“Kenyans are asked to be vigilant and not fall prey to institutions that are not accredited and want to profit from them in a cheap way,” he said.
According to University Act 2012 Section 13, a person wishing to establish a university in Kenya shall apply in writing to the commission in the prescribed manner for accreditation and the grant of a charter.
The commission is currently pursuing the owner of the institution who is said to be out of the country.
If arrested and found guilty, the University owner could be slapped with a fine of Sh1 million or two years in jail.

Reference:
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03/06/2015