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09 Jul

Train Derails And Kills One, Leaves 66 Injured in Kajiado

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A tragic train derailment in the Duka Moja area of Kajiado West sub-county has resulted in one fatality and left numerous passengers injured on Tuesday morning. The passenger train, owned by Tata Chemicals Limited Magadi, was traveling from Magadi to Kajiado town, carrying over 100 passengers and goods. According to eyewitnesses, the train lost control as it approached a bridge around 8 am, veered off the tracks, and overturned. The accident caused chaos and panic among passengers. Sixty-six individuals with minor injuries were quickly rushed to Kajiado County Referral Hospital, where they received treatment and were subsequently discharged. Ten others,…

09 Jul

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed in Sudan To Address Conflict

admin0 CommentsAfricaAbiy Ahmed, Ethiopia, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemetti), Sudan

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has landed in Port Sudan, Sudan, marking the beginning of a crucial working visit aimed at addressing stability concerns in the region. Upon arrival, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was warmly received by Sudan’s de facto leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The visit comes against the backdrop of ongoing conflict in Sudan, primarily between factions led by General al-Burhan and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemetti), leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict, which escalated in April 2023, has led to widespread violence and instability, exacerbating Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. At its core are disputes over…

09 Jul

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa Launches KShs 80 Million Barasa Care Program to Boost Maternal and Child Health

admin0 CommentsCountiesKakamega County, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has unveiled the Barasa Care Program, an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing maternal and child health services across the county. The program is budgeted at KShs 80 million for the 2024/2025 financial year. Speaking at the launch event, Governor Barasa highlighted the program's objectives, which include ensuring that mothers attend all antenatal care clinics, deliver safely at county health facilities, receive quality postnatal care, and that babies receive all required vaccinations. Under the Barasa Care Program, mothers from the county's 12 constituencies will receive a total of KSh 12,000, distributed across six visits from pregnancy to…

09 Jul

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi Challenges ODM Party Over Recall Threats

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Suba South legislator Caroli Omondi has criticized the ODM party leadership for their recent threats to oust him from his parliamentary post. Omondi asserted that last week’s decision by the party to recall him was an empty threat with no legal backing. Omondi emphasized that those calling for his recall are not voters in his constituency and thus have no mandate to remove him. This statement follows the ODM party leadership's announcement last Tuesday to initiate the process of recalling Omondi and five other MPs for supporting the controversial Finance Bill 2024. Addressing his constituents, Omondi urged them not to…

09 Jul

Tana Water Works Development Agency Launches KSh64 billion Ambitious Five-Year Strategic Plan

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The Tana Water Works Development Agency, the country's leading water and sanitation agency, has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing water and sanitation services in the Mountain region. The plan, with an estimated budget of nearly KSh64 billion, was launched during a colorful ceremony at Bantu Africa Resort and Spa near Nyeri town. The strategic plan targets over four million residents across Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi counties. Among the key objectives is to increase access to quality water services from the current 57.8 percent to 90 percent by 2027. In terms of sanitation, the…

09 Jul

KISM Launches National Registration Drive to Ensure Compliance

admin0 CommentsCountiesKenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), KISM Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Matiba

The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) has commenced a nationwide registration drive and membership data audit aimed at eliminating unlicensed and unqualified individuals from the profession. Speaking in Kisumu County, KISM Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Matiba highlighted that many supply and procurement workers across the country are not registered. Currently, the KISM database has about 10,000 registered members, while the country has over 23,000 practitioners. "This drive aims not only to register new members but also to clean the existing register to ensure only qualified personnel handle supplies and procurement," Matiba stated. He emphasized the importance of this initiative…

09 Jul

Murang’a County Launches Digital Land Records System

admin0 CommentsCountiesAlice Wahome, Muranga County

Murang’a has become the second county in Kenya, after Nairobi, to operationalize digital land records. Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome officially launched the National Land Management System in the county, enabling residents to access land registry services through the digital platform, Ardhisasa. CS Wahome praised the new system, promising it would resolve longstanding issues in the land sector. She highlighted that Ardhisasa would enhance land tenure security by eliminating human interference in land ownership records. "I commend the lands ministry staff for their diligent work in digitizing the records to avoid errors," said Wahome. She emphasized the ministry's goal of…

09 Jul

Ruto To Sign The IEBC Amendment Bill, 2024. Have You Read it?

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President William Ruto is set to formally assent to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Amendment Bill, 2024 today, marking a significant milestone in electoral reform ahead of the upcoming general elections. The bill, which was recently passed by both houses of Parliament, aims to enhance the transparency and efficiency of Kenya's electoral processes. But have you read it? Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024

09 Jul

Kenya Media Sector Working Group Calls for National Dialogue After Gen-Z Protests

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The Kenya Media Sector Working Group (KMSWG) has recognized the recent protests led by Kenya's Gen-Z, emphasizing the critical national conversation they have ignited. The KMSWG commends the courage and determination of these young Kenyans in bringing pressing issues to the forefront of public discourse, demanding respectful and genuine attention from those in authority. The protests have highlighted various concerns, including economic hardship, youth unemployment, educational challenges, and the need for good governance. The KMSWG applauds the government's decision to withdraw the Finance Bill (2024) in response to the protests, viewing it as a positive step towards listening and adapting.…

08 Jul

Shujaa Rugby 7s Team Departs for Paris Olympics Training Camp

admin0 CommentsSportsAbabu Namwamba, Paris, Paris Olympics, Shujaa

Kenya's Sports Cabinet Secretary, Ababu Namwamba, bid farewell to the national rugby 7s team, Shujaa, as they embarked on their journey to Miramas, southern France. The team is set to undergo rigorous training in preparation for the #Paris2024 Olympics, marking the first contingent of #TeamKenya to depart for the prestigious event. In a ceremony held at a Nairobi hotel, Namwamba commended Shujaa for their dedication and resilience, expressing confidence in their ability to make Kenya proud on the global stage. He emphasized the significance of the training camp in fine-tuning the team's skills and strategy ahead of the highly anticipated…