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27 Jul

The Role of Media and Government; Strengthening Public Communication in Kenya

Victor Bwire0 CommentsOpinionsPublic Communication, Public Relations, Victor Bwire

The communication landscape in Kenya, like in the rest of the world, has tremendously changed, demanding that players in both the public and private sectors quickly adapt. People who have ignored communication, especially those targeting mass audiences, whether in public or private sectors, are seeing their brands diminish as they struggle to find ways of sharing their impact with citizens and communities. The changed communication landscape requires the prioritization of strategic communication and investment in both human and media resources to quickly help clients, including the government, maintain touch and communicate their efforts to garner the critical mass required to…

26 Jul

Giga Kitchen by Food 4 Education: Transforming School Feeding in Nairobi

admin0 CommentsCountiesJohnson Sakaja, Nairobi

The Giga Kitchen, a cornerstone of Nairobi County’s School Feeding Program "Dishi Na County," has made a significant impact by serving over 60,000 nutritious meals daily to public primary schools in the area. This initiative, spearheaded by Food 4 Education, ensures that children receive hot, nutritious meals to curb malnutrition, boost academic performance, and encourage school enrollment. The Giga Kitchen employs sustainable energy infrastructure, using eco-friendly scrap wood briquettes to power two boilers that heat water and generate steam necessary for cooking the vast number of meals. This innovative approach not only supports the environment but also helps sustain the…

26 Jul

DCI Seizes Browning Pistol from Notorious Gang in Kisii County

admin0 CommentsNewsKisii County

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters have successfully seized a Browning pistol from a notorious gang of three members who have been terrorizing the public at Ogembo market in Kisii County. While on duty in Kisii County, the detectives received crucial information about three criminals on a red motorbike (registration number KMGK 292Z) planning to rob an M-Pesa shop in the area. The officers strategically positioned themselves, anticipating the arrival of the suspects. As the officers moved to intercept them, the gang members opened fire and fled in different directions. The detectives bravely retaliated, fatally injuring one…

26 Jul

Rwanda: Northern Corridor Meetings Mark Significant Progress in Regional Integration

admin0 CommentsAfricaKenya, Kigali, Rwanda, Uganda

The second day of the ongoing Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs) meetings at the Radisson Blue Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda, has marked a pivotal moment in the implementation of directives from the 14th NCIPs Heads of State Summit. The meetings focused on the Single Customs Territory (SCT) and the Immigration, Tourism, Trade, Labour, and Services (ITTLS) cluster. The ITTLS cluster meetings produced recommendations aimed at expediting the implementation of East African Community (EAC) directives to accelerate regional development. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for September 2024 to finalize updates before the 15th Summit. Partner States are to reconstitute their ITTLS…

25 Jul

Lawyer Donald Kipkorir Blocked Arrest of Former Treasury CS Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u

admin0 CommentsNewsDonald Kipkorir, Prof. Njuguna Ndung'u

In a candid revelation, lawyer Donald B. Kipkorir shared the behind-the-scenes efforts that saved former Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury Prof. Njuguna Ndung'u from arrest during his tenure as Central Bank Governor. Kipkorir disclosed that Prof. Ndung'u, who had fallen out with then-President Uhuru Kenyatta over alleged procurement corruption, sought his help to avoid arrest. "Because fear is gone, let me tell you about our dismissed National Treasury CS Finance Minister Prof. Njuguna Ndung'u. As Central Bank Governor, he fell out with President Uhuru Kenyatta. The Government was going to arrest him on alleged procurement corruption. He came to…

25 Jul

NARC Kenya Exits Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition

admin0 CommentsNewsMartha Karua, NARC Kenya

NARC Kenya has officially announced its exit from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition, citing untenable conditions due to prevailing political developments. Yesterday, President William Ruto nominated four members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), an affiliates party, to join his government as cabinet secretaries: Hassan Joho, Wycliffe Oparanya, John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi. In a letter dated July 25, 2024, addressed to Junet Mohammed, the Secretary General of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Secretariat, NARC Kenya communicated its decision. The letter, signed by Asha Bashir, the Acting Secretary General of NARC Kenya, states, "Kindly take note that…

25 Jul

MPs AND Senators slam donor influence in the health sector for funding HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and vaccine programs.

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A joint session of Parliament's Health Committee has raised concerns about attempts by donor partners in the health sector to economically disadvantage Kenya through practices that foster overdependence on their support for financing programs related to HIV/AIDS, malaria, and vaccine procurement. The National Assembly Health Committee and the Senate Standing Committee on Health allege that these agencies have developed a habit of creating algorithms designed to advance their interests at the expense of the Kenyan people. The lawmakers pointed an accusing finger at the Global Fund and the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), describing them as the most…

25 Jul

ODM Bags Four Positions in Ruto’s Cabinet

admin0 CommentsNewsHassan Joho, John Mbadi, William Ruto

Four members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have been nominated for Cabinet Secretary positions in the Kenya Kwanza government. The nominees are part of President William Ruto's effort to create a broad-based government. The ODM members nominated include Wycliffe Oparanya for Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs, Hassan Joho for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, James Opiyo Wandayi for Energy and Petroleum, and John Mbadi for the National Treasury and Economic Planning. In addition to the four ODM nominees, other nominees announced today by President Ruto are: Former Attorney General Justin Muturi for Public Service and Human Capital…

25 Jul

Explosion at Mandera Hotel Leaves Five Civilians Seriously Injured

admin0 CommentsCountiesMandera County, Terrorism

Five civilians are nursing serious injuries following an explosion that occurred at a hotel in Mandera County on Wednesday. Mandera County Police Commander Samuel Mutunga confirmed the incident, which took place around 12:10 pm on Wednesday. According to Mutunga, the attacker placed a paper bag containing an improvised explosive device (IED) outside the hotel. The suspicious package was noticed by hotel workers shortly before it exploded, injuring five individuals, including some passersby. The injured were promptly rushed to Mandera Referral Hospital for treatment. Police Commander Mutunga assured residents of their safety and pledged to continue the investigation until the perpetrators are…

24 Jul

Wavinya Scolds Raila Over ODM Inclusion In Ruto’s Cabinet

admin0 CommentsNewsWavinya Ndeti, William Ruto

Just hours after President William Ruto announced his second set of Cabinet nominees, including key figures from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti took a jab at opposition leader Raila Odinga for his party's decision to join the Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking at Katangi in Yatta Sub-County during the launch of the tarmacking of Katangi-Kithimani road, Governor Ndeti declared that the Wiper party would now assume the role of opposition in national politics. "We are telling Raila that we respect his decision. As Wiper party members, we contend with your choice. Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka supported you…