admin – Page 9 – Nomad Press

17 Jul

Media Council of Kenya Calls for Action Against Police Violence Towards Journalists

admin0 CommentsNewsJournalists, Media Council of Kenya (MCK)

The Media Council of Kenya has issued a stern call for the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to take decisive action against the National Police Service following repeated attacks on journalists. This appeal comes in the wake of the recent shooting of Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki, a journalist with Kameme TV, while she was in the company of her colleagues in Nakuru. In a press statement released on Tuesday, 16th July 2024, the Media Council condemned the actions of the police, describing the shooting as "shameful and terrifying." The Council commended other Nakuru-based journalists for their swift action in saving Kariuki's…

17 Jul

Housing, Urban Development & Public Works departments decry budget cuts

admin0 CommentsCountiesHousing, Public Works

The State Department for Public Works submitted to the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning & Public Works that revision of the Department's development budget to zero will ground the Department's operations entirely. Appearing before the Committee, PS Joel Arumonyang stated that the drastic cuts will force the contractors to abandon the sites due to failure by the Department to meet its financial obligations. "This would stall ongoing projects, accumulate pending bills, increase project costs due to accumulation of interest on delayed payments in addition to possible litigations," stated PS Arumonyang. While stepping in for the PS, State Department for…

17 Jul

Kiambu journalists protest, demand justice for colleague shot by police

admin0 CommentsCountiesJournalists, kenya protests

Journalists in Kiambu County took to the streets on Wednesday to protest against the shooting of their colleague, Nakuru-based Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki of Mediamax, by a policeman while covering demonstrations in the town. The journalists reprimanded the callous act by a rogue trigger-happy security officer terming it as spine-chilling, barbaric and unacceptable noting that the journalist was only discharging her noble duty - covering a public event. The infuriated journalists marched through the streets of Kiambu town while carrying placards and chanting slogans denouncing the violence meted on journalists. They later dropped their petition at Kiambu police station demanding that…

16 Jul

Nyandarua County Community Health Promoters Strike Over Unpaid Dues

admin0 CommentsCountiesHealth, Nyahururu

Community Health Promoters (CHP) in Nyandarua County have gone on strike over unpaid dues that have been outstanding for the past eight months. On Monday, 1,372 CHPs marched from JM County Referral Hospital to Governor Kiarie Badilisha's office to protest the non-payment of their stipends. Despite their efforts, they were unable to secure a meeting with any county officials to address their grievances. The CHPs noted that while the National Government's stipends of KSh 2,500 have been consistently paid into their bank accounts without delay, the county government has failed to honor its financial commitments. The CHPs accused the county…

16 Jul

President Museveni Signs 19 Bills into Law

admin0 CommentsAfricaUganda, Yoweri Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has signed 19 bills into law. This development marks a major step in the country’s legislative and governance processes, reflecting the government's commitment to implementing a wide range of policies and regulations across various sectors. The signing ceremony, which took place at the State House in Entebbe, was attended by key government officials and lawmakers. President Museveni emphasized the importance of these new laws in enhancing the country's legal framework and addressing critical issues that impact the lives of Ugandans. They are: The Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2023.…

16 Jul

Kwale Community Condemns Planned Demonstrations

admin0 CommentsNewsKwale County

Business owners, community leaders, and residents of Kwale have condemned the planned demonstrations expected to take place today, warning that they could disrupt peace and harm local businesses. Representatives from various sectors, including hoteliers, bar and restaurant owners, garage businesses, boda boda and tuktuk operators, the South Coast Residents Association, SMEs, tours and travel owners, and clergymen, have voiced their concerns. Richard Onsongo, Chairman of the Bar and Restaurant Owners Association, acknowledged the right to demonstrate but urged Gen Z to do so peacefully. George Mokaya, Chairman of the South Coast Residents Association, emphasized that demonstrations disrupt peace and lead…

16 Jul

Over 4 Million Prepaid Customers Update Meters; Kenya Power Urges Remaining Customers to Act Before August Deadline

admin0 CommentsBusinessKenya Power

Over four million Kenya Power prepaid customers have updated their token meters in the ongoing free exercise which targets to update 7.4 million prepaid meters ahead of the August 31st deadline. The Company’s General Manager in charge of Commercial Services and Sales, Eng. Rosemary Oduor has applauded the customers for the continued support in the prepaid meters update campaign, dubbedUpdate Token Meter Yako. “We thank all our customers for their support in this ongoing global exercise. So far, we are happy that over 56% of all our prepaid customers have updated their meters so that they can continue to enjoy…

15 Jul

Call off Tuesday protests, Muslim Clerics Urge Youth

admin0 CommentsCountieskenya protests, Muslim

The Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) are appealing to the youth to call off Tuesday’s protests to give room for dialogue to resolve their grievances. CIPK Organizing Secretary Sheikh Muhammad Khalifa noted that in the past three weeks, the country witnessed unprecedented events as a result of youth-led protests in opposition to the Finance Bill 2024, calling for the dissolution of the cabinet, the sacking of Inspector General (IG) of Police and Attorney General. “President William Ruto heeded their calls and made a bold decision to dissolve the cabinet and Attorney General and accepting the resignation of…

15 Jul

Homa Bay: A Mysterious Death of Young Woman

admin0 CommentsCountiesHoma Bay

Rodi Kopany Township in Homa Bay County is engulfed in a sombre mood following the mysterious death of a 24-year-old woman. Lilian Atieno, an employee of a solar company in Sori Town, was found lifeless in a guest house room under suspicious circumstances. According to her uncle, Peter Otieno, Atieno had been receiving numerous calls from an unidentified man in the days leading up to her death. The man, who had befriended Atieno, allegedly sent her money for transport and instructed her to meet him at the guest house. Atieno waited for several hours before the man arrived at midnight.…

15 Jul

Calm slowly returns along Samburu Baringo border

admin0 CommentsCountiesBaringo County, Samburu County, Security

The government has restored peace and calm in the volatile 68-kilometer Malaso-Morijo belt along the border of Samburu and Baringo Counties following rampant cattle rustling in the last one year. Samburu County Commissioner (CC) John Cheruiyot said that a multi-agency security operation has seen the reduction of cattle rustling incidences between communities from the two counties that often left a trail of death and destruction. He assured security to residents who had fled their homes for fear of attacks adding that the government has deployed 533 National Police Reservists (NPR) to assist in securing the area from further attacks. “Residents…