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11 Jul

President Ruto Fires Ministers

admin0 CommentsNewsFinance Bill 2024, William Ruto

President William Ruto has fired the entire Cabinet and the Attorney General apart from the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, whose position is unconstitutional. The Presidency has already removed all the Cabinet Secretaries from its official website: https://www.president.go.ke/cabinet/. Ruto said he is paving the way for the formation of a “broad-based Government”. The President said he had acted after an extensive appraisal of the Cabinet performance. He noted that he will consult different sectors and political formations to identify those who will assist him in accelerating Kenya’s transformation. President Ruto said he was keen…

11 Jul

Government Prioritizes Local Products Over Imports to Spur Economic Growth Says Miano

admin0 CommentsBusinessRebecca Miano

The government is prioritizing local products over imports through innovations to spur economic growth, according to Cabinet Secretary for Industrialization, Trade, and Investment, Rebecca Miano. Speaking at the 6th Sustainable Innovations Conference at Zetech University's Mangu Campus in Juja, Miano emphasized the government's commitment to supporting new innovators and researchers by providing tools, equipment, and creating business linkages and networks. Miano highlighted the significance of creating a favorable environment for investors and enhancing the capacity of local industries to adopt and scale up innovations. She stressed the importance of equipping young people with skills in new technologies like Artificial Intelligence…

11 Jul

Governor Wanga Launches “Genowa Ondoa Kaunda Classrooms”

admin0 CommentsCountiesEducation, Gladys Wanga, Homa Bay, Schools

Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga has launched the "Genowa Ondoa Kaunda Classrooms" initiative, aimed at modernizing classrooms and boosting education across the county. The ambitious project, titled "Building Futures – Reconstructing Learning Spaces for Tomorrow’s Leaders," will see the construction of 240 modern classrooms using a community-led and labor-based approach. Unveiling the project at God Ndonyo Primary School in Kibiri Ward, Wanga emphasized the initiative's goal to foster a sense of ownership within the local community. She highlighted that the project would stimulate the local economy by creating jobs and utilizing local resources. As the initiative progresses, it is…

11 Jul

David Majanja: A Legacy of Excellence in the Judiciary

admin0 CommentsNewsDavid Majanja

High Court Judge David Majanja, who passed yesterday was a towering figure in Kenya's judiciary. His death was confirmed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who expressed profound sorrow on behalf of the judiciary, describing the fraternity as heartbroken. Judge Majanja played a pivotal role in the post-2010 transformative jurisprudence in Kenya. His contributions were crucial in institution-building within the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the broader judiciary. Recently re-elected to the JSC, representing the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association, Majanja's influence and leadership were widely recognized and respected. Academic and Professional Qualifications Majanja's academic credentials were impressive. He held a…

11 Jul

Mudavadi: Integrity, Accountability and efficiency remains the cornerstone of service delivery to citizens

admin0 CommentsNewsFelix Koskei, Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary

Senior Government officials have been directed to adhere to high standards of integrity and be accountable for their actions, in the wake of Kenyans’ push for reforms in all sectors. Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi has called for the need to ensure all decisions made are evidenced-based, informed by reliable data and that a proper feedback mechanism is instituted to enable better service delivery to Kenyans. Similarly, he said the Government needs to listen more to the voices of the people and through the National Development Implementation Committee (NDIC) NDIC process, there is need to reinvigorate a people-based approach more…

11 Jul

EALA MP Falhada Iman Criticizes Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka On Gen Zs

admin0 CommentsNewsEast African Legislative Assembly (EALA), Falhada Iman

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Falhada Iman took aim at Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accusing him of inappropriate representation and hypocrisy regarding the youth of Kenya. Iman asserted that Kalonzo Musyoka, a former Vice President of Kenya, should not claim to speak for Generation Z given recent actions. "The mood of the country calls for dialogue, yet it is both wrong and hypocritical for the former VP to assert that Gen Z opposes talks," she emphasized. Central to her critique was Kalonzo's nomination of his son to the EALA parliament. "Honorable Kalonzo chose his own son over thousands of…

11 Jul

Government Urged to Expedite Licensing for Small-Scale Miners

admin0 CommentsNewsGold mining, Gold mining in Kenya, Mining

The National Chair of the Artisan and Small Scale Miners Association of Kenya (ASMAK), Dan Odida, has called on the government to accelerate the issuance of licenses and permits to artisan and small-scale miners. Speaking in Migori town after a meeting with mining stakeholders, Odida highlighted that the Mining Act 2016, which legalizes artisanal mining and promotes transparency through the Online Mining Cadastre portal, has not been fully implemented. Despite the Act's provisions, many artisanal miners have yet to receive the necessary recognition and licenses to legalize their operations. Odida acknowledged the Ministry of Mining's efforts to organize miners into…

11 Jul

Agriculture Ministry Launches Four Key Policies to Boost Sector Performance

admin0 CommentsNewsAgriculture, Mithika Linturi

The Ministry of Agriculture has introduced four pivotal agricultural sub-sector policies aimed at addressing critical constraints and enhancing the performance of Kenya’s agriculture sector. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi announced the policies at a launch event held at a Nairobi hotel on Wednesday. The policies include the Kenya Agricultural Extension Policy (KASEP) 2023, the National Agricultural Insurance Policy 2023, the Phytosanitary Policy 2023, and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy 2024. Linturi emphasized that these policies represent significant progress in establishing the macro-economic foundations necessary for agricultural transformation and growth. He noted that transforming and growing the agricultural sector requires sound…

10 Jul

Families of kidnapped university students distressed by overwhelming ransom demands

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The family of one of about 100 university students who were kidnapped last week near Garba Guracha town in Oromia’s North Shoa zone, while traveling from Amhara region to Addis Abeba, said they received a ransom demand of half a million birr. The sister of a third year female student at Debark University who was kidnapped on Wednesday, 03 July 2024, told Addis Standard on conditions of anonymity that the family have been distressed by the amount of money they are asked to pay, and lack of action by the government. “We’ve been receiving phone calls from government officials, but…

10 Jul

Nyanza leaders defend Raila over calls for dialogue

admin0 CommentsNewsJame Orengo, Raila Odinga, Simba Arati

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders from Nyanza have defended party leader, Raila Odinga’s calls for dialogue to solve the political stalemate in the country. Kisii Governor Simba Arati, Siaya Governor James Orengo and Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi said that the former prime minister should not be condemned for his calls for dialogue as the issues being raised by Gen. Z are the same ones Raila has been fighting for over the years. The trio was speaking at Ambrose Adeya Adongo Secondary School grounds in Alego Usonga Constituency, Siaya County during the official launch of a multimillion shilling administration cum…