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KANU Disciplinary Committee
Okiki Amayo headed the much dreaded KANU disciplinary committee. Together with his other colleagues in the committee, they wrecked so many political careers.
Senior politicians literally trembled whenever they appeared before Okiki. He once expelled a member of parliament from KANU and made him lose his seat for failing kutingiza kidole ya KANU sawa sawa.
He worked very closely with PS Hezekiah Oyugi, Superintendent of Police James Opiyo and Bernard Chunga to suppress the Mwakenya movement that threatened Moi’s grip on power.
As Chairman of the disciplinary committee, Okiki secretly passed the names of politicians he considered to be anti-Moi to PS Hezekiah Oyugi. Oyugi then passed these names to Superintendent of Police James Opiyo the torturer in chief at Nyayo House.
Opiyo’s standard method of deducing evidence was to torture people into signing forced confession documents. Having secured confessions he handed the suspects to the court where Bernard Chunga the Deputy Public Prosecutor ensured they were convicted and given stiff jail terms.
Moi eventually got rid of the committee stating, ” if you give a person power and money he forgets his limits of authority. “
The Cave Exploration Group of East Africa
The Cave Exploration Group of East Africa (CEGEA) was founded in 1964 to promote speleology (the study of caves) and encourage the preservation and conservation of caves throughout Eastern Africa. From time to time CEGEA organises trips and expeditions to the caves, which may be situated in remote areas, and the results of the explorations, descriptions and studies of these are published in the Group’s Newsletters and Bulletins. The Group maintains a library and contacts with other international cavers and caving organisations.
Membership is open to anyone interested in the sport or the science of caving, cave fauna and flora, cave photography or just want to explore one of the last places on the planet that man has yet to tread or you just want to see what lies off the beaten track.
They have 5 categories of membership:
| Ordinary Annual Membership
Family Membership (husband & wife) Student Membership (persons under 18 or full time students) Overseas Membership (persons not residing in Kenya) Life Membership |
annual subscription of Ksh 2,000 /-
annual subscription of Ksh 2,500 /- annual subscription of Ksh 1,000 /- annual subscription of Ksh 1,000 /- once-off subscription of Ksh 14,000 /- |
Forest Challenge 2017
Outdoor enthusiasts will be happy to learn that East Africa Wildlife Society in conjunction with Kereita Wilderness has announced the 2017 forest challenge.
Just as a reminder, the E.A Wildlife Society Forest Challenge is a conservation awareness event that uses fun 
outdoor sporting activities within the forest to engage and attract people to forests. This, in turn, raises awareness for the need to rehabilitate water towers and other critical forest sites.
This event is now in its fourth edition. It will feature diverse obstacles for the participants with varying levels of difficulty. The lined up activities include: Balloon Reach, Slippery Hill, Dark Tunnel, Mud Crawl, Spider Web, Name Search, and Ditch Walk.
Cost
| Individual | Ksh. 4000 |
| 5 Member team | Ksh. 18500 |
| 10 Member team | Ksh. 35000 |
Rates include: Transport to and from Kencom Bus station, entrance fees to Kereita forest, bottled water, fruits, and snacks.
Not included: personal effects and gear
So, will you be the first to the thrill of the zip line?
Programme of the Event
| Day: 9th December 2017 | |
| Time | Activity |
| 8.00am | Caravan Departure from Nairobi |
| 10.00am – 10.30am | Arrival at Event Venue |
| 10.30am – 11.00am | Team Rules and Safety Instructions |
| 11.00am – 3.30pm | Forest Challenge 2017 |
| 3.30pm – 4.30pm | Speeches, Awards Presentation and a Brief Tree Planting Ceremony |
| 5.00pm | Departure to Nairobi |
For booking and registration, contact: 0734 600 632, 0722 202 473 or communications@eawildlife.org
Climbing
The ultimate climbing desire of the outdoor climber in Kenya is to summit the snow-capped Mount Kenya. The highest peak, Batian , and second highest, Nelion, require technical climbing class 5.1. So most climbers are satisfied summiting point Lenana that does not require anything more than a good pair of boots and socks.
But there are other climbing opportunities in such as
Aberdare
Cherangani
Kyulu
Masaai land
Mathews ranges
Menegai
Longonot
Suswa
Kamba land
Marsabit
Elgon
For the technical climber, it is prudent to liaise with the Mountain Club of Kenya, wmck.or.ke. They are a good source of information and contacts. Their offices are at the Nairobi Sailing and Sub Aqua Club, adjacent to Langata Shopping Centre. They hold club meetings on the second and last Tuesdays of each month.
But for simple hikes that do not require technical gear, many tour companies in Kenya will get there. Facebook is good place to seek them out and review the member comments
Caving
As an outdoor activity, caving is such a thrill and Kenya does not disappoint. Kenya, having seen a fair share of volcanic activity, one needs a lifetime to explore all its caves. Therefore when you set out to undertake this outdoor activity, you are assured of unending adventure. Most caves are lava tube caves, that are created when molten lava flowing downhill solidifies on the surface while still flowing beneath. Holes in the surface layer allowed air to enter behind the lava flow, forming the caves.
Popular Lava tube caves in Kenya include Shetani (kiswahi for devil) that is 8 km, Suswa caves near Mai-Mahiu, and Leviathan cave in the Chyulu Hills that is 11km
For more information, contact the Cave Exploration Group of East Africa (CEGEA) cavinginkenya.com or any tour company offering caving as an outdoor activity