WESTLANDS CONSTITUENCY

By George Kidi Kiprono, The slain body of Evans Owino from Westlands at Shauri Moyo along Jogoo Road after he was shot by police on November 17, 2017 I would like to condemn in the strongest terms possible the despicable shooting and killing of Mr Evans Owino of Githogoro Village, Highridge Location, Karura sub location of Westlands Constituency. File Photo: Evans Owino in a past photo 2017 Mr Owino was viciously shot in the chest by the police yesterday as he went about his business at Shauri Moyo Estate along Jogoo road. His body is in City Mortuary.  File Photo: Evans Owino Sylvester in jovial mood in a past photo in July 2017 Police violence against unarmed civilians only helps in eroding public confidence against the Police. The needless loss of life, and in this case Mr. Owino who still had his whole life ahead of him, is truly tragic. I extend my sympathies to the family and friends of Mr Owino and urge the Inspector General of Police

Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi at City Park Market on July 18, 2017 Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi today  visited City Park Market in Karura Ward, Nairobi where he interacted with traders to know how they are faring and how he could help them in his next tenure as he gears for the August 8th, 2017 polls. He arrived at the market some few minutes after 1 p.m to a rousing welcome by both traders and customers, and spent about 2 hours interacting with the market traders. Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi interacts with some of the City Park Traders on July 17, 2017. Many of the traders shoved their way to get a glimpse of their MP and sold some of their products to him. Hon Tim Wanyonyi speaks to one of the City Park Traders on July 17, 2017 Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi listening to some of the City Park Traders on July 17, 2017. A few of them who spoke to Hon Tim Wanyonyi complained of the slow completion of the new market in addition to harassment by county government law e

Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi while speaking to PCEA Kangemi faithful on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi today attended sunday service at Christ the King Catholic Church Kangemi, PCEA Kangemi, Restoration Divine Church Kangemi as well as Jesus Walk Ministries Kangemi. Addressing the christian faithful Hon Tim Wanyonyi asked them to exercise political tolerance and co-exist peacefully. Rev. Felix Muriithi of PCEA Kangemi praying for Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi on Sunday, July 16, 2017. He also asked them to pray for the country and most importantly to turn out in large numbers to vote in the forthcoming August 8, 2017 polls. The MP also cautioned politicians against divisive politics saying it is a threat to the country's peace. Tim Wanyonyi said politicians have a huge responsibility of preaching unity as they woo voters. Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi reads the Sunday Service Programme at Christ the King Catholic Church on July 16, 2017

Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi addresses thousands of Private Security Guards on July 15, 2017. 3,500 Private security guards drawn from Westlands on Saturday, July 15, 2017 endorsed Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi's 2017 re-election bid. The group expressed confidence in the legislator's ability to advocate their issues. The Westlands MP said that he will follow up  security firms flouting the presidential order on 18% increment on minimum wages. He also promised to enforce the orders as law. A cross section of the private security guards who endorsed Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi on July 15, 2017. He further outlined his successful lobbying that stopped some security companies from confiscating their employees IDs. Tim Wanyonyi assured the private guards that he values their input to safety and security of Westlands. He said his administration in his next tenure will consider affirmative action on the disbursement of bursaries since most of the guards were

Mji Wa Huruma residents super warm reception for Hon Tim Wanyonyi when he took his vote hunt to the village on Friday, July 14, 2017. Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi took his vote hunt to Mji Wa Huruma in Karura Ward, Westlands Constituency on Friday, July 14, 2017 as he consolidates votes for the August 8 polls. Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi making his remarks while rallying voters at Mji Wa Huruma Village on July 14, 2017. He got a super warm reception from the residents who said they will fully support him to the last man. Thousands of Mji Wa Huruma residents keenly listen to Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi as he campaigned in the village on July 14, 2017 Hon Tim Wanyonyi said he will ensure that he sets up new and unique projects for the area youth and women in his next tenure as the Westlands legislator. "..na miradi ile miradi yenyu ambayo mmesema watu wa Githogoro watakuwa wakifanya yao na nyinyi mtakuwa mkifanya yenyu pia.." Tim Wanyonyi said.

Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi addresses Mountain View Residents at Village Inn on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi received a rousing welcome from thousands of  Mountain View residents who lined up the road from  N-Market through Thiongo road to Village Inn market to greet him. The legislator asked the electorate to make sober choices by voting for leaders who are accountable and responsive to their functions. Hon Tim Wanyonyi told the masses to bank on his proven track record to reelect him to continue transforming the constituency. Thousands of  Mountain View residents who lined up the roads in Mountain View Ward on July 13, 2017.  He committed to follow up with the County Government to fast track the tarmacking of Thiongo road upon his re-election. The legislator said elections were a single day's event and urged the residents to maintain peace and co-exist in harmony.

Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi making his remarks at a mammoth rally in Kibagare on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi who sums up as the ODM unopposed MP nominee for Westlands Constituency has told Kibagare residents that NASA is the only team that can steer the country's economy in the right direction. The Westlands Legislator, who started his tour of Kibagare in Gitoka and proceeded through Kibagare to Shangilia Grounds, told the residents to rid Kenya of a corrupt and poor performing Jubilee government. Kibagare Residents came out in large numbers to welcome Hon Tim Wanyonyi on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. He also urged the residents to wake up very early on the day of the elections and turn out in large numbers at the polling stations to vote. Hon Tim Wanyonyi also called upon the Kibagare residents to be on the winning side of NASA which has the best interest of Kenyans. He added that the NASA government will reintroduce cooperatives that wil

Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi making his remarks at Dam Village at a rally held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi has today drummed up support for his reelection bid at Dam Village, Kitisuru Ward. In a well attended rally the legislator made a passionate appeal to the residents to turn out in large numbers and vote in the August 8, 2017 polls. Dam Village Residents turned up in large numbers to listen to Hon Tim Wanyonyi on July 11, 2017 The legislator also outlined his brilliant track record that majorly focused on women empowerment, youth empowerment and improvement of educational outcomes at all levels of learning within the constituency. He further committed to expand on his empowerment programs to reach out to more Westlands residents upon his reelection. Dam Village Residents Listen to Remarks by Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 Moreover, he called upon the masses to give Raila Odinga a golden chance to lead the co

Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi at the KTN Morning Express Interview on Thursday, July 6, 2017  Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi on July 6, 2017 articulated his track record and agenda for the Westlands electorate in the morning express interview. Dedan Mugo (Jubilee MP Aspirant) and Amin Walji (ANC MP Aspirant) gave the show a wide berth despite being invited. In a candid conversation the Westlands legislator outlined the confusion among most of the electorate on the separation of roles of the national and county governments as occasioned by the new constitutional dispensation.   On promises delivered, the Westlands MP expounded how he has positively changed the learning environment in most of the schools by refurbishing 8 of the 18 public primary schools, setting up computer laboratories in 17 of the 18 public primary schools, building classrooms, dormitories, modern kitchens in addition to purchasing of school buses for some of the schools. He outlined the dilapidated state

Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi addressing Mau Mau Residents on Monday, July 10, 2017 Westlands Member of Parliament Hon Tim Wanyonyi has said he is ready to face his opponents in the August polls and expressed confidence he will retain his seat with a landslide. Speaking in MauMau during a meet the people tour, Hon Tim Wanyonyi said his development record in the constituency speaks for itself. Mau Mau Residents turned up in large numbers to listen to Hon Tim Wanyonyi as he toured the area on July 10, 2017 Hon Tim Wanyonyi condemned the interference of the Judiciary and IEBC by the executive as the national elections draw closer. Mau Mau Residents unanimously agreed to reelect Hon Tim Wanyonyi as the Westlands MP on August 8, 2017. He said he is confident of trouncing his opponents vying on Jubilee and ANC tickets.

Kangemi Primary School pupils studying in one of the refurbished classrooms courtesy of Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi. Kangemi Primary School was established in 1927. It is the only public primary school in the expansive Mountain View Ward. The school has a current enrollment of 1,846 pupils and 30 teachers. The school bore the brunt of a ballooning population of its catchment comprising of Gichagi, Rift Valley, Village Inn and St Joseph informal settlement areas.  The free primary education programme introduced in January 2003 positively contributed to an increased enrollment of pupils at the school .The high enrollment with the limited physical facilities at the school resulted in congested classrooms. The defunct city council failure to allocate resources to the school further  contributed to the sorry state of affairs with the school infrastructure being overstretched. The school depicted decay, disuse and neglect. Everything was in tatters from the crumbling ceilings,

Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi enjoying a light moment with Eliud Kangethe (Kangemi Athletico Captain) before the finals of the 4th Edition Tim Wanyonyi Super Cup 2016 on December 13, 2016 at Kabete Technical Grounds  The crystal of Hon Tim Wanyonyi's leadership can only bear comparison to the late Moses Mudamba Mudavadi. He is christened the "King of Westlands" just as Moses was dubbed "King of Mululu". The title emanates from their legacy that is wrapped in their amiability/warmth, philanthropy/kindness and the innovative projects initiated. Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi warmly embraces Abraham who emerged as the best instrumentalist in the Westlands Rising Stars Talanta Mitaani Show held on September 18, 2016 at Kenya National Theatre. Hon Tim Wanyonyi is also well educated and most importantly a self driven politician with a natural knack/instinct of virtuous leadership. A leadership that is about serving others to bring out greatness in oth

Hon Tim Wanyonyi being endorsed by Rt Hon Raila Odinga for his reelection as Westlands MP in 2017. In a seemingly surprisingly but welcomed political move by NASA Presidential candidate Raila Odinga at Kihumbuini grounds, Westlands, the Champion of democracy and father of devolution openly endorsed the Hon. Tim Wanyonyi for a second term in office. This happened in a series of stop overs at the constituency whereby the (10) million strong NASA Coalition held a series of ro adshow round Nairobi County where she a massive one million vote bloc. History dictates that when Raila, also seen as kingmaker publicly declares any formidable candidate 'Tosha ' whether for President or any other electoral seat, it's always a sure blessing of victory for the leader. Done deal. This declaration comes amidst a brewing storm instigated by the not so serious wannabes opponents of Hon Tim, hold empty or almost non attended campaigns fuelled by propaganda and mudsling, all this taki

Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi addressing the mammoth crowd at Kihumbuini Stadium accompanied by NASA presidential candidate Raila Amollo Odinga on June 19, 2017 NASA presidential candidate and ODM party leader the Rt Hon Raila Odinga on June 19,2017 made a passionate plea to voters in Nairobi to vote six piece in the forthcoming general elections. Raila was speaking during a meet the people tour of Dagoretti and Westlands areas of Nairobi during which time he also expressly endorsed the candidature of ODM Westlands Constituency aspirant Hon. Tim Wanyonyi whom he s howered with praises as a leader worth emulating. Thousands of wananchi widly cheered the ODM party leader when he described Wanyonyi as a model MP who has served his people well and who deserved an uncontested second term in office. Raila was accompanied in the tour by ODM gubernatorial candidates Evans Kidero, Edwin Sifuna and Esther Passaris as well as the parliamentary candidayes for Westlands and Dagorreti

Hon Tim Wanyonyi (MP Westlands) making his remarks during the official opening of Spring Valley Police Station Houses built by the Westlands NG-CDF Westlands MP Hon Tim Wanyonyi is a trademark of effective leadership. He stands out and has fierce loyalty among his constituents. After careful consideration three things are unique about him; Firstly, he has lots of energy that reverberates in him and around him. He is always somewhere in the constituency implementing a project. Similarly he attends all sessions in parliament without fail. Secondly, Hon Tim Wanyonyi is people focused. He is genuinely interested in people; he interacts freely with his constituents from across the board. Thirdly, he is a ready made mentor. As a first time legislator he is hardworking very conspicuous on the ground and on the floor of the house in parliament. He also takes anyone who needs advice or guidance under his wing. In a “me” world, true mentors, earnest teachers, are an endangered sp

Hon Tim Wanyonyi (MP, Westlands Constituency) poses with two pupils who benefited from full year scholarships from the Tim Wanyonyi Foundation Hon TIM WANYONYI has consistently supported bright and needy students from Westlands constituency to further their studies. Through the TIM WANYONYI FOUNDATION he has in the last 5 years sponsored more than 3,000 students to high schools, universities, tertiary colleges, teachers training colleges, polytechnics and medical training colleges. In addition, the best 2 pupils in each of the 18 public primary schools in Westlands Constituency get automatic 4 year school fees sponsorship through their high school . Hon TIM WANYONYI is not a pretender to power and neither is he a gambler in matters pertaining to education .To him "Education is the GREATEST EQUALIZER." He has positively surgically transformed all educational outcomes in Westlands constituency through his innovative,well planned and executed initiatives.   # M

Hon Tim Wanyonyi issuing a motorbike to a youth group in Parklands Ward Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi  is a calm, amiable, soft-spoken and gentleman. Tim is an anomaly in Kenyan politics because of his innovative servant leadership that breaks the barriers and build a bright future for the youth. Youth engagement and youth empowerment are close to his heart. In his 2013 campaigns Hon Tim Wanyonyi promised the youth of his commitment to create new self employment opportunities. Through his innovative Miradi Mitaani the legislator has impacted more than 6000 youth who are self reliant. Miradi Mitaani is an initiative designed to empower youth groups with Income Generating Activities (IGAs) that provide employment to the youth while increasing the income of the group members. Hon Tim Wanyonyi (MP WESTLANDS) with Westlands Youth. in a past event. It has gone a long way by targeting vulnerable youth who represent more than 50% of the Westlands population. These are youth wh

Thiongo Road while being rehabilitated by the County Government of Nairobi Contractor in this file photo My attention is drawn to an MP aspirant who wants to make political capital by dumping sand to parts of Thiongo road in an attempt to castigate failure by Westlands MP to rehabilitate the road. To my astonishment the MP aspirant managed by the well educated Moses Esemele seems deceived and manipulated to a backfired PR gimmick with no eyesight of the ramifications. Thiongo access road is categorized as a County Road.Well before the County called for proposals to rehabilitate the road on Feb 24, 2015 the residents of the area led led by Francis Mbugua Kamau led demonstrations in Mountain View by youth decrying the poor status of the road in May 2014. Westlands legislator Hon Tim Wanyonyi came and listened to their pleas. He took up the issue at two levels. He petitioned parliament for a budgetary allocation to the county to tarmac the road in addition to speaking to Dr Ev

Of all the ODM MP's running in Nairobi, I am most impressed by the solid development record of the Hon Tim Wanyonyi who despite being a Person Living With Disability (PWD), still outshone able colleagues in the 11th parliament. Tim's vision is contained in a comprehensive strategic plan he crafted soon after being elected as MP 2013. Among my favourite of Hon Tim Wanyonyi's projects was his commitment to improve education outcomes at all levels of learning in Westlands Constituency through integration of ICT in primary schools curricular. Recognizing that digital technology has the power to transform how young people learn, Hon Wanyonyi prioritized the setting up ICT facilities in schools within the constituency. The MP went ahead with the unprecedented implementation and supplied 17 of the 18 primary schools with fully equipped computer laboratories. The 18th school was only omitted because Safaricom Limited had, through its Corporate Social Responsibility pro