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Happy New Month - June 2026

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 1 Jun

I hope everyone is fine. May I wish you a blessed and fruitful month of June. I am surprised the year is halfway! I was away for some days sorry, I had some time consuming farm duties that rarely saw me visit the cyber regularly....

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Happy Eid al Adha

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 27 May

I wish all myLot friends in the Islamic faith a happy Eid al Adha. May your prayers and offerings be granted acceptance. regards from western Kenya.

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Kenyan Gospel Artiste dies after being doused with petrol, burnt for having president's tattoo on her

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 19 May

It is a sad incident that happened here in Kenya. The Gospel artiste by the name Rachel was a die-hard follower of President Ruto of Kenya. As a result she had his tattoo on her chest near the shoulder. It however did not go well...

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Rise in fuel causes nationwide protest in Kanya

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 19 May

On 18th May, 2026 public transport was entirely paralyzed when thousands of Kenyans flocked streets in protests over high prices of petroleum products. Diesel, the most used product had its price increased by almost 25%. As of...

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International Fistula Awareness Week

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 19 May

This week, Kenya is among nations commemorating Fistula awareness, control and treatment. Among activities in place are free counselling to the affected, free medical camps with free checkup and surgery services. Most media houses...

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What Sport is your region known for?

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 14 May

Different regions of the world are known to dominate a given type of sport. In Kenya, Athletics is undoubtedly our brand. We also do well in soccer and rugby but when athletics is mentioned, the whole world remembers Kenya....

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14.05.2026 How’s the weather like on that side?

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 14 May

Weather in Western Kenya is becoming almost unpredictable lately. A warm sunny day gives way to a rainy and stormy night shortly after we thought night-long rains were over. Woke up to meet a very chilly morning dominated by fog...

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Nurses week 2026 just ended, I send my gratitude to mylotters who are nurses

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 12 May

The Nurses week this year has just ended. I learnt about it in a morning radio show in one of our local radio stations. The theme here in Kenya was "The Power of Nurses to Transform Health". Any Nurse on myLot? My gratitude to you...

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12.05.2026 Getting less rainy, less humid much warmer

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 12 May

Over the past couple of weeks, Western Kenya has experienced heavy downpours – most of which turned disastrous. This week things seem to be changing tune since no rain was experienced on Monday. Today, Tuesday 12.05.2026 had a...

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MOTHER'S DAY

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 11 May

I hope you had a blessed mothers day. We had a serious power issue here in Kenya. Heavy rains and poor timing are to blame. Happy belated mothers day to all mothers on Mylot. I hope you enjoyed. Thank you for being wonderful...

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May 5th

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 5 May

Been in the farm from 3.am. i am glad I did well. I hope you are doing well in your projects. I have many ideas with me. Hopefully I will discuss with you. Much greetings from Kenya.

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Heavy Rains in Kenya and effects

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 3 May

This season’s heavy rains here in Kenya are turning destructive. Over the past week, we have witnessed night time rains that take close to 7 hrs to end! The worst took place on Thursday night. Many families were displaced as a...

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MAY GREETINGS

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 2 May

I trust you are all well and had a good Labour Day. Heavy rains could not allow me to greet you earlier. I wish you a good and prosperous month. I Cherish you all

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The week is gone! I must have been so busy

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 23 Apr

I am surprised by the speed with which this week has gone. As I write this discussion it is Thursday 23rd April here in Kenya. Tomorrow will be Friday, then Saturday will come in. I suppose I was so busy. Looking at the list of...

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Dry-land farming in Kenya

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381741) • Rockingham, Australia 22 Apr

When I read this article on the news website, I immediately thought of our myLotting friend, Siddi, (@SIDIKIMPOLE) who lives in Kenya. Australian farmer, Stuart Barden, now lives 50 kms south of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. In 2009,...

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dry land cropping

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No, this is not sugarcane.

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 21 Apr

I am sure the green grassy plants in this image resemble sugarcane. In deed, here in Kenya we call them "Napier Grass". They are great feed for cattle, especially in the case of dairy farming. I have planted a lot of it in hope...

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Have you ever been awarded a prize?

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 20 Apr

I believe we are all great in many ways. There are things we do in exceptional ways and in that case, they make us stand out. If such happens in an organized setting -say contest, competition or assessment, a reward is likely to...

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Attended a burial of my former customer

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 18 Apr

Suturday 18.04.2026, I attended the burial service of a elderly lady who used to buy pumpkin leaves at my farm. At first I used to sell he a bunch at Ksh. 10. One day she narrated to me how lonely she was, and how difficult her...

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It rained heavily and angrilly!

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 17 Apr

Yes it did rain very heavily in western Kenya last night. There were loud bangs of thunder and I could feel vibration on my earthen bed. I am glad however that it was over by 2:00 am and I was able to go to the farm at 3 am....

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16.04.26 Likely to be a rainy night...

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 16 Apr

It is 9:16 pm as I write. It is very windy outside and there are traces of lightning and thunder here and there. Most likely it is going to be a rainy night. I wish you a blessed night as I retire to bed. I hope it will not rain...

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