Blog – Page 62 – Nomad Press

25 Jun

Tanzania: Access to sexual and reproductive health

admin0 CommentsHealthTanzania, UNFPA

On the outskirts of Dar es Salaam lies a colourful oasis, one where sign language is spoken across the schoolyard and students are adept at assisting one another. Two students, Amir and Lisa, walk arm in arm. Amir provides guidance to Lisa, who walks confidently with her mobility cane towards the queue to the chai. At Yombo Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre for Youth with Disabilities, no one is left behind. Lisa explains how Yombo became an opportunity for her to complete her education, despite her impaired vision. Before attending Yombo, she completed Form Four but was not allowed to continue…

25 Jun

Nakhumicha Oversees Successful Pilot Test for Social Health Authority Registration

admin0 CommentsHealthHealth, Nakhumicha Wafula

Cabinet Secretary for Health Nakhumicha Wafula supervised a successful pilot test for household registration into the Social Health Authority (SHA) at Matasia Health Center in Kajiado County. Accompanied by local officials, including Kajiado North Member of Parliament Onesmus Ngogoyo, SHA Chairperson Dr. Timothy Olweny, and Transition Committee Chairman Kap-Kirwok Jason, Wafula emphasized the importance of embracing healthcare reforms to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The government has trained over 100,000 community health promoters to enhance primary healthcare. Nakhumicha praised Kajiado’s community health promoters and urged the county government to fulfill its commitment to their remuneration. Kajiado Health CEC Alex Kilowua…

25 Jun

Uganda Renews Commitment to Combat Corruption

admin0 CommentsAfricaCorruption, Uganda

The NRM government has announced a renewed commitment to combating corruption within the civil service by emphasizing merit-based appointments and competitive examinations conducted by the Public Service Commission. In a recent address, President Yoweri Museveni highlighted that for a long time, the administration trusted that capable individuals were prudently handling finances, personnel, and procurement. However, it has become evident that many officials have failed in their duties. To address this betrayal, the government plans to collaborate with both victims of corruption and patriotic citizens to eradicate this menace, Museveni said. The government acknowledges that this approach has had mixed results…

24 Jun

USAID Announces $38 Million in Additional Humanitarian Aid for Sudan

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USAID has announced plans to provide an additional $38 million in humanitarian assistance for the people of Sudan. This includes $23 million earmarked for the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to support ongoing aid efforts for Sudanese children. Tyler Beckelman, USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Africa, revealed the funding at the "Unite with the Children of Sudan" event in Nairobi, Kenya, which was organized by USAID, UNICEF, and Save the Children. The event aimed to highlight the severe challenges faced by young Sudanese amid 14 months of war. This latest commitment raises the total U.S. government humanitarian assistance to over $1.4…

24 Jun

121 Officers Removed from Machakos County Payroll Over Fake Certificates

admin0 CommentsNewsFake Certificates, Machakos

Machakos County Government has removed 121 officers from its payroll after an investigation revealed they used fake KCSE certificates to secure employment. County Secretary and Head of Public Service, Muya Ndambuki, announced yesterday that an inquiry by the County Public Service Board into the credentials of 5,018 county government employees uncovered the fraud. Dr. Muya stated that the county is also undertaking a thorough verification process for diplomas and degree certificates. Additionally, 14 officers from Mwala Sub-County have been suspended for allegedly colluding to sabotage revenue collection. These officers are accused of collecting revenue in cash, issuing fake licenses, and…

24 Jun

No Internet Black-Out During Gen-Z Protests

admin0 CommentsNewsBlack-out, Finance Bill 2024, Internet

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has confirmed that there will be no internet shutdown on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, coinciding with the protests against the Finance Bill 2024. "For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority has no intention whatsoever to shut down internet traffic or interfere with the quality of connectivity," stated CA CEO David Mugonyi. "Such actions would be a betrayal of the Constitution as a whole, the freedom of expression in particular, and our own ethos." Earlier today, there were rumours online about an impending internet blackout. Additionally, an alleged screenshot surfaced showing legislators calling for a…

24 Jun

President Ruto Flags-Off 400 Police to Haiti

admin0 CommentsNewsHaiti, Kenya Police, William Ruto

President William Ruto on Monday flagged-off the first 400 group of police officers for the United Nations peace mission in Haiti. The President expressed confidence that the Kenyan contingent, together with others from contributing countries, will help in returning lasting peace in the conflict-ravaged Haiti. Speaking at the National Police College, Embakasi Campus in Nairobi, President Ruto told the officers that they were selected for the peace mission on the basis of their integrity, professionalism and capabilities. He handed the peace mission the Kenyan flag during the event attended by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, President’s National Security Advisor Monica…

24 Jun

KPC Foundation, Meru County Unveil Kshs. 6.5 M Health Facility

admin0 CommentsBusinessKenya Pipeline Company, KPC, Meru

Residents of Nkuene Ward in Meru County will now have easier access to healthcare services following the commissioning of a state-of-the-art healthcare facility constructed by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation. The facility was constructed and equipped at a cost of KES 6.5 million and is expected to enhance access to basic healthcare needs for the 58,000？members of Nkuene Ward community. KPC Managing Director, Mr. Joe Sang, said as a responsible corporate citizen, KPC through the Foundation partners with communities and other organisations to address some of the pressing day-to-day needs like healthcare which he said, was out of reach…

24 Jun

Air France Expands African Network with New Paris – Kilimanjaro Route

admin0 CommentsBusinessAir France, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

In a bid to enhance its connectivity inAfrica, Air France has introduced flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle toKilimanjaro, Tanzania, beginning November 18, 2024. This strategic addition is part of the airline's strategy to expand its long-haul network across the continent and improve service delivery to travellers in the region. The new service will operate three times a week onMondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays departing from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with return flights from Kilimanjaro on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.Passengers will travel aboard the state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft, featuring 34 seats in Business Class, 24 inPremium Economy, and 266 in Economy Class, ensuring…

24 Jun

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Intensifies Patrols

admin0 CommentsAfricaSouth Sudan, United Nations

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has intensified patrols and engagement with local authorities and security services in Unity state and the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) after cross-border clashes over the weekend resulted in a number of deaths, destroyed property, and the displacement of civilians. The violence is understood to have begun on 22 June when officials from Rubkona (Unity) travelled to Aliny in the neighbouring Ruweng Administrative Area to retrieve cattle stolen from their communities. During the planned handover of stolen stock, fighting broke out between the groups and an unverified number of people were killed. Following…