Muranga Deputy Governor Hon Stephen Munania has critiqued the manner in which the 8th devolution conference was organised.
The DG said the event left out the youthful Kenyans whose feedback would have been the most accurate evaluation of devolution.
The conference organised by the Council of Governors with a them of the “Present and for the Future ” was held at the Eldoret Sports Club to take stock of the performance of the devolved system of governance a decade after its launch.
“I feel having achieved much in devolution in 10 years, the person who should be actively involved in this conference is not me the top leadership, but it’s actually the people who are the beneficiaries of the services,” he said.
Those are the people who are supposed to be giving us marks and telling us whether devolution has worked for them or not.” He added
The Deputy governor also reiterated that for Kenya to realize the benefits of the devolution, youths must be engaged fully towards the future of this country.
Kenya County Government Workers Union led by Calvin Okello Assistant Secretary, Festus Ngari City Branch Secretary (C) , Steve Ogesa (L) Vice Chair, Grace Muturi Women Leader ( R ) all seated infront join by John Baraza Vice Staff, Collins Nkoitoi Youth Leader and Beatrice Cheruto at Press Conference in Nairobi.
BY WILSON MANDELA
The leadership of joint branches of Kenya County government representing workers in the county government of Nairobi are disturbed by the on-going and current state of events clearly meant to destabilise the existing smooth operations of Nairobi governor Hon Johnson Sakaja’s government.
The faceless cartels in conjunction with some rogue county officials behind these actions are the same people who destabilise the previous regime in their instatiable appetite for squandering public finance for their own self interest and we ask governor Sakaja to resist their evil maneuvers in whatever it takes for we together mist register progress in the services we provide to Nairobi citizens.
Therefore,we offer our full support to the the governor in his efforts to reform and streamline operations at the county finance department. The finance sector headed by CEC Charles Kerich and Asha Abdi should be given necessary support to bring back the neck financial disciplines as envisaged under the law.
We fear that if these cartels have their way,we are lightly to sink back to the days where staff’s salaries are divided to pay suppliers and contractors and endless salary delays which we have experienced for the last one year of this administration.
In conclusion, we wish to advice the SRC that they cannot continue discriminating the employees of defunct local authorities everytime they want to give advisories. They are Kenyans like every other public officer and deserve the right to be cushioned against adverse effects of high costs of living. They have thwarted all the efforts to review collective bargaining agreement for defence local authority now for 12 years against the recommended four years circle.
The Kenya government has committed towards launching the National digital identity in partnership with UNDP .
The PS Julius Bitok speaking during the patnership launch, he said that Kenya will borrow heavily from countries that have also introduced the (Unique Identity Card) and the integration of the existing databases on registration records.
Furthermore, the Citizens Services PS said that in the new system, Kenya will sought an advanced registration system that will be totally different with the Huduma Namba which will make it difficult to forge identity documents while also cleaning up and consolidating existing databases into a master register.
The memorandum has been put into three principles and will ensure the public are sensitised about the project.
The president had directed that the much awaited ” Maisha Namba ” when launched will offer citizens easier ways to access all 5,000 digitalize government services, and in amove to streamline all processes as well as improve delivery, and facilitating information sharing.
The project has five components which will help inter government agencies to motivate the citizens and non state actors to create capacity building across the country.
However,has urged that through the patnership with UNDP is an added advantage because they have launched the same number to over 25 years and UNDP will help in resource mobilisation with other development patners.
“One of the challenges by the previous regime faced was lack of consoltations and public engagements as well as the non state actors in the familiarisation of the project”,Dr. Julius Bitok Said
He said this help to minimise crime driven by identity theft and fraudulent access and use of private data, Bitok disclosed that government will partner with public and private institutions that are reliant on data for business operations.
Mr. Antony Ngororano ,UNDP Kenya Rep has also said that under this deal the organisation will work with government to provide technical assistance when it comes to mobilisation of funding in the implementation of the ID.
The government through the President’s order ‘Maisha Namba ” be launched in September next month, the Unique Personal Identifier (UPI), the national digital identity will be assigned to everyone who qualifies for Kenyan citizenship at birth.
The 36-seat electric bus is designed to meet the demands of urban bus operations in Nairobi.
The E9 Kubwa will be entirely assembled in Kenya starting this year. BasiGo is accepting reservations from Nairobi bus owners for the first year of production. Nairobi PSV operators are already placing reservations with BasiGo for the first production units.
BasiGo is offering the E9 Kubwa through a new leasing model to further reduce the upfront cost for bus operators.
The E-mobility company, BasiGo has today announced the introduction of the “E9 Kubwa”, a 36-seater electric bus custom designed for the Kenyan market’. The first 2 Kubwa buses have begun pilot testing with existing BasiGo customers: Super Metro, OMA Services, Embassava, Citti Hoppa, Metro Trans and East Shuttle plying the Dandora route.
The E9 Kubwa seats 36 passengers with the option of 18 standing passengers. BasiGo has designed the E9 for urban bus operations where buses typically hold 33 to 41 passengers. The bus can be recharged in 2 hours at BasiGo’s DC Fast charging depots and can drive up to 400 km per day with a mid-day charge. Like the K6 Electric Bus introduced by BasiGo last year, the E9 Kubwa features an upgraded passenger experience with leather seats, WiFi, CCTV cameras, and USB phone charging at every seat.
Jit Bhattacharya, BasiGo CEO said, “We are proud to deliver the E9 Kubwa, an electric bus designed specifically for Nairobi’s PSV sector. This is a state-of-the-art electric bus that is cleaner for Nairobi, safer and more comfortable for passengers, and better value for PSV Operators. Through our Pay-As-You-Drive financing models, we have made this bus accessible to all bus operators in the city. And most importantly, every E9 Kubwa delivered by BasiGo will be manufactured here in Kenya starting later this year.”
Through its Pay-As-You-Drive financing model, BasiGo is offering the E9 Kubwa for a purchase price of Ksh 7.5 Million and a mileage-based subscription of Ksh 40 per km for charging and maintenance provided by BasiGo. BasiGo has also announced a new lease option, enabling owners to adopt the electric bus for a much lower upfront cost.
Each E9 Kubwa electric bus is expected to help Kenya reduce diesel consumption by 20,000 liters per year while also reducing CO2 emissions by 50 tonnes per year.
IGAD agricultural council upon member states to act collectively through to join forces with neighbors and relevant agencies including the Desert Locust Control Organization of Eastern Africa (DLCO-EA) towards the total eradication of this pest and address the broader aspects of climate change in the region.
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states, comprised of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda, convened in Nairobi.
The ministers to chart a path towards sustainable development, having deliberated on issues pertaining to the foregoing theme; We appreciate the warm welcome and hospitality extended by the Government and the people of the Republic of Kenya, as well as the efforts being made by IGAD member states and partners to enhance risk transfer mechanisms and transboundary pest management in the region.
” we appreciate the initiative by IGAD through its Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) and the support provided by the Government of the United States of America and the World Bank to bring together delegates from the IGAD member states and partners to discuss and share our collective understanding of the region’s state of risk transfer mechanisms and transboundary pest management and affirm our shared commitment to promote proactive risk management”, Dr.John Ogoto ,Southern Sudan UnderSecretary for Food Security
The member states have express concern over the region’s increased vulnerability to climate change, and the observed intensification of extreme climate events including droughts and floods, and the impacts on food security and livelihoods.
The Ministry of Agriculture Kenya has recognize the high levels of acute food insecurity in the region, driven by multifaceted drivers including climate-related shocks, conflict and insecurity, and economic shocks;
“We recall the IGAD Regional Ministerial Meeting on Strengthening, Adapting and Accelerating National and Regional Efforts to Address Food Crises in the Region held on 7th October 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya, and the strategies agreed upon and outlines in the subsequent Communiqué to enhance, modify and expedite both national and regional initiatives aimed at addressing food crises”,said Mr Josphat Muhunyu,Agriculture Secretary Kenya
He said the kenya government has acknowledge the role of risk transfer and microinsurance mechanisms in building the resilience of societies against various risks, including natural disasters and economic shocks;
However he said the government also recall the outcomes and recommendations of the first and second Regional Conferences on Risk Transfer and Micro Insurance for Resilience Building in the IGAD region, held in Kampala and Khartoum, respectively and emphasize the importance of member states in creating conducive regulatory environments for the growth of risk transfer and microinsurance, including simplified licensing procedures and clear guidelines;
The IGAD has recognize the crucial role of technology and data to enhance the efficiency of risk transfer and microinsurance operations and further recognize the need for awareness campaigns and educational programs to promote the benefits of risk transfer and microinsurance mechanisms.
Today marked the 25th Anniversary for the 7th 1998 victims to push for justice for the affected victims.
Speaking during at the 25th Anniversary Hon Senator Machakos County Agnes Kavindu the led Chairperson of the Senate Committee said as the Senate Ad Hoc Committee they will ensure the victims of the 1998 bomblast get justice they deserve by compensating them.
“We are here to listen to the victims and we are not going to leave anything and any stone unturned before we make sure that our victims receive their receive their their compensation. Just to mention we are also planning to see our president who I know he knows that we are having this motion and he knows what we are having this discussion and I know he will give us fully backup. “She added
“We know even the opposition will give us full backup and we are going to do whatever is possible for us as a committee and as the Senate to make sure that we go and meet the Senate in the in the United States so that they can also include all victims in the fund, which should give us the leeway because Kenya was not included in it.” Senator Kavindu said
Hon senator Agnes Kavindu noted that Kenya was not included in it but they just need to change the law so that the victims has suffered for 25 years, many of our the victims continues to suffer.
She further said the issue, is reference to the compensation fund that was created in 2014.
” As part of the US omnibus budget legislation, the fund applies to judgement holding victims of the state sponsored terrorist attack directed against the United States.
Our greatest plea to the United government to the US government is to expand it. The proposal to Congress to initiate amendments through the victim of terrorist act the main aim of the amendment is to make Kenya Kenyan victims of the 1998 attack eligible to participate in the US victim terrorist compensation fund. We seek the US government to provide a pathway for all the victims to become eligible for the compensation of the funds.” added Senator Agnes Kavindu
The victims of the bomblast has highlighted many challenges they are currently facing since some were left as orphans , windows and they shared their testimony how they are suffering as some lost their loved ones.
Mrs Caroline Muthoka the Chairperson and International Convener Consortium of the 7th August victims Association saidthat the association has been of good help to the victims and in assisting the victims to get justice through compensation in collaboration with the US embassy.
The event was attended by dignitaries including Government officials and Opposition leaders led by Hon Kalonzo Musyoka and Hon. Martha Karua amongst other leaders.
The affected victims of 1998 bomb-blast has launched an appeal to champion for their compensation.
Speaking to press dueing the thanksgiving at 7th 1998 Bomb-blast monument Consortium for 7th Bomb-blast Chairperson Mrs. Caroriline Muthoka said that, “we need support from two governments for compensation from loss.
The Chairperson said that if the government will honor the compensationall families will have opportunities to cuter for their needs.
The Consortium is also requesting President Ruto government to honor the vulnerable victims which have waited to be compensated for the last 25 years ago in order for theor lives to move on in peace.
She said majority who were innocent kenyans who were affected and 240 killed during the blast, however the Kenyan government have totally isolated them.
The consortium has said that American government through the U.S Embassy has compensated all Americans while kenyans still languishing compensation disbelief.
Bishop Andrew Mweu has challenge the government to compensate the victims.
He said that justice should prevail to all affected families ,he said we are here to listen to the affected victims and we wont stop until government settle their plights.
The consortium has also urged the Kenyan Senators including Senator Hon. Agnes Kavindu , Senator Hon. Jackson Mandago amongst other committee membersnot to give up in the fight.
The Senate had earlier passed a motion which has formed an Ad Hoc Committee for of 9 members to facilitate the compensation.
The Consortium is currently composed of 1,000 members.
The consortium has call on all persons of good will to help them fight for this noble case which has lasted for 25years.
The Consortium Association for the victims of 7th Bomb-blast has also invited President Ruto for the gathering in championing for the affected Victims on Monday.
Kenya top hospital M.P. Shah hospital has unveiled its grand new cutting-edge maternity Wing.The Martenity Wing is an ambitious project that signifies the hospital’s dedication to enhance the healthcare experience.Dr.Tosseff Din ,CEO MP Shah said the Martenity Wing is designed to support a family centered approach to care and encouraging the active participation of family member in the birthing process.Dr.Din said the Martenity will be wing offering a spacious and luxurious private rooms designed to provide a serene environment and also a well delivery suites and much more modern labour plus a delivery suite that cater for individual needs for all expectant mothers.Dr.Din said that Martenity Wing reflects M.P Shah hospital’s dedication and continued investment in exceptional healthcare facilities and services for the community.
Over 5000 victims of 1998 bomb-blast are crying for help from American and Kenya government to compensate them.
Speaking to press in Nairobi,Chairperson for Consortium for Bomb-blast Victims Mrs. Caroline Muthoka said, “we need support from two government as well as donors for recovery.
The compensations to be used to pay for hospital bills,school fees for the needy children who lost their parents in the blast.
She said they request President Ruto government to support vulnerable victims to be compensated therefore until now nothing has bèn done.
She said majority who were innocent kenyans who were affected and 240 killed during the blast, however the Kenyan government have totally isolated them.
The consortium has also requested American government through the U.S Embassy has compensated all Americans while kenyans still languishing compensation.
The Consortium group claims that American and Kenya government has totally refused to compel and to compensate the victims.
They said that let the justice be done to all and victims be compensated.
The consortium for Victims are also working with Kenyan Senator through Hon. Agnes Kavindu and U.S House of Congress to push for faster compensation to all victims.
The Senate had earlier passed the motion which has formed an Ad Hoc Committee for of 9 members to facilitate the compensation.
The Consortium is currently composed of 1,000 members representing Teachers Services Commission,TADRa and National Housing Corporation and Cooperative Bank of Kenya.
The Food and Land Use Coalition has committed to engage 60 private organisations into shaping the way the country is preseving food and land use.
The association has decide to bring together private organisations in kenya to change the whole transformational sorounding food and sustainable farming.
FOLU Country Director Mr.Michael Onjabo said we are focusing on how people should consume food in a healthy way.
Speaking during Africa Climate Summit High level CEO’s Round Table on Green Growth Mr. Onjabo said our main focus in the upcoming Africa Climate Summit will be to influence policies that will mainly adress issues around food and land us,’he said
He said besides, land provides habitation where space is key to development of different niches from simple housing caves to complex manufacturing units.
Kenya’s food systems face many challenges ranging from their unsustainable nature, a major contribution to national carbon emissions, and detrimental impact on biodiversity. With millions of people suffering from hunger and malnutrition.
FLUC was started in 2017 globally with 9 patners about nine patners and also composed on representatives within the country.
Food and Land Use Coalition is a global partnership that brings together businesses, governments, civil society, and researchers to transform the world’s food and land use.
