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 Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s (www.Marriott.com) award-winning travel programme and marketplace, is proud to announce its exclusive multi-year partnership to become the official accommodation partner of Orlando Pirates Football Club. The partnership will offer fans incredible opportunities to experience football in South Africa at a whole new level through unrivalled and exclusive access.

“The partnership with Orlando Pirates is an exciting opportunity for us to provide Marriott Bonvoy members and football enthusiasts with VIP access and money-can’t-buy experiences,” said Neal Jones, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, EMEA, Marriott International. “Orlando Pirates is one of South Africa’s biggest sporting brands and together, we look forward to creating some unforgettable moments for Marriott Bonvoy members, inspired by the thrill and excitement Orlando Pirates games.”                                         

Since their formation in 1937, Orlando Pirates have been a fixture in the history and heart of the South African sporting landscape. Brought to life through this partnership, Pirates fans can experience their team and community through unique and shared opportunities.

“We are very excited as a Club to be associated with such an iconic worldwide travel programme that is Marriott Bonvoy. Orlando Pirates is proud to become Marriott Bonvoy’s first sports Club partner on the African continent, and to be joining a list of renowned sports brands that are already associated with programme.  We will strive to unlock some great experiences for the Orlando Pirates fans throughout this relationship,’’ said Joseph Bertrand, Brand and Sponsorship Manager, Orlando Pirates Football Club.

Marriott Bonvoy members and Orlando Pirates fans who follow the Buccaneers by attending their games across the country will be rewarded with access to exclusive hotel offers.

Through this partnership, Marriott Bonvoy members will have the opportunity to experience South African football like never before with rewards such as grandstand seats, VIP suite access and extraordinary content, as well as with money-can’t-buy experiences through Marriott Bonvoy Moments. 

Ex Buccaneer striker and TV analyst, Phumudzo Manenzhe, has been named as the Official Ambassador of the partnership. With a successful football career including a stint at the Bucs, Manenzhe will provide Marriott Bonvoy members with unique insights into the inner workings of the team and offer valuable strategic opinions on upcoming fixtures both online through a series of filmed opinion pieces, and face-to-face at member exclusive events.

By Jeff Kizzilah

The Atheists in kenya have called on President William Ruto to include them in the government activities.

Speaking during a press conference in Nairobi ,President of Atheist Kenya Society Mr Harrisson Mumia said ” last month we served with a petition before the high court of Kenya seeking to have our society suspended on the ground that our registration is unconstitutional”.
He said we are coming from a history where government officials refuse to obey court orders.

Mr. Harrison said governments must respect court orders in order to preserve the fabric of our constitutional democracy.

by Ronald Njoroge

Kenya has launched a mobile application that sees to boost the participation of youth in elections.

“Youths have been ignored for that long time and Badilico will change that,” Muhoya said.

Muhoya urged youths should come out and run for political positions.

Also in attendance was Karen Ward MCA Hon. Antony Maragu and Maina Karobia UDA Youth Leader .

By Ronald Njoroge

Nairobi West Hospital has performed the first bone marrow transplant procedure in Kenya.

Professor Andrew Kanyi Gachii, Chief Medical Director at the Nairobi West Hospital said patients no longer have to travel abroad for the advanced medical procedure.

“An effective bone marrow transplant unit backed by world leading specialists could make Kenya a medical tourism destination,” Gachii said.

Gachii said that the hospital is committed to provide access to bone marrow transplants as a possible cure for patients with complex blood disorders.

Dr Guarav Dixit the head of the Bone Marrow Transplant unit at the Nairobi West Hospital observed that a bone marrow transplant is the only hope of cure in treating blood cancers like acute myeloid leukaemia that would otherwise be difficult to treat with conventional chemotherapy alone.

Dixit said that a bone marrow transplant is usually a safe procedure for patients with sickle cell disease.

by Ronald Njoroge

Health reforms in Nairobi County has garnered momentum following the hosting of the Nairobi County Health Reforms Stakeholder Engagement Forum.

Dr. Githinji Gitahi, the Chairperson of the County Taskforce and Group CEO of Amref Health Africa, pointed out that the team prioritises consultations with various stakeholders in Nairobi County in the quest to improve health systems in the county.

Dr Gitahi said that the taskforce needed a unique strategy to accomplish its mandate within the given timelines.

“It is not the first time that Nairobi County has established taskforces for health reforms, what we need is to come together and identify what we need refocus on to achieve equitable health services in the face of the changing landscape including effects of health and mitigation and adaptation on climate change” he added.
The Amref official called on stakeholders to reflect on achieving an enabled and efficient mixed health system that does not distinguish the quality of services offered in public or private hospitals.

“While there are existing challenges in the health systems, we must also identify the possible solutions to the system bottlenecks and opportunities for achieving universal health coverage in Nairobi County,” Gitahi added.

Dr. Jairus Musumba Acting County Secretary and Head of public service said that health is one of the pillars of the county and the taskforce has a responsibility to ensure that the health and wellbeing of the people of Nairobi are upheld.

He further called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to boost health care systems through investment, dedication and planning for resources, coordination, oversight, awareness creation and advocacy.
Some of the areas of discussion for the forum included Health infrastructure and facilities, sustainable health financing, strengthening health workforce, health products and technologies, health service delivery, health information and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems; research and development Investments, enacting enabling policies, streamlining the legislative and regulatory environment; improved accountable leadership, governance including intergovernmental relations and stakeholder coordination.

By Nicholas and Jeff kizzilah

Hon. Enock Alias Captain has declared to run for Bungoma Senatorial by election to replace Speaker Hon.Moses Wetangula.

“I’m here to affirm the people of Bungoma that i have set my legs to serve Bungoma people and i take this opportunity to congratulate the Hon. Moses Wetangula as the speaker of National assembly “.
Captain Hon Makokha says he is an open minded person with good visionary future to assist not to only people of Bungoma county but the entire country.

Therefore, he is urging the people of Bungoma to come out and vote for the right leader.

By Jeff kizzila

Kenya women leaders association (KEWOLA)have called on President Ruto to honor his campaign promise on the gender equality.

Speaking in Nairobi, women lobby says, they are asking the President to honor his 50% promise in the cabinet.

Women Leaders under Kenya Women Leaders Association (KEWOLA) led by Hon Damaris Too Party leader ,Chama Cha Mapatano Kenya accompanied by Rose Mulwa who is the Chairlady Kenya Women Leaders Association (KEWOLA)says
“We applaud the election of Women Leaders to different positions because its a big milestones that the country has made that has seen more Women Governors elected in MERU, NAKURU, MACHAKOS, KWALE, HOMABAY, EMBU, & KIRINYAGA. We also congratulate Women Deputy Governors who were elected in different Counties and wish them the very best as they take their roles. We applaud the election of Women and Youthful Leaders, 100 Members of County Assemblies, 36 Members of Parliament, and 3 Senators.”they added

Hon.Too say these developments mean a lot to women and a nation as we work towards the attainment of the two thirds gender principle that is enshrined in our Constitution.”

She added that as movement, we want to remind the women who have been elected to such positions that they have an opportunity to do their best and set high standards for future women who are aspiring for positions to serve our beloved country.

Hakijamii on Monday launched the state of housing which details state of implementatiom of the big 4 housing agenda.

Amina Hashi, the Executive Director of Haki Jamii said that the main political parties are focusing on housing supply rather than demand.

Hashi said that main political parties fail to address the fundamental housing question.

“How do we improve the housing conditions for over 30 million Kenyans who live in adequate housing, mainly in slums and informal settlements: The same people who are most vulnerable to evictions?

The report urges the new housing policies to focus on upgrading of infrastructure and services and securing tenure in informal areas.

By Maximilla Wafula

Kenyans have been urged to plant lots of trees as a way of mitigating the now eminent climate change phenomenon. Woman Entrepreneur, Ms. Bernadette Owino, proprietor of My Belle Maison has said. She said this recently during the ECOBank Ellevate launch at a Nairobi hotel.

“People should be taught to plant more trees as they attract rain while ensuring soil fertility. It is also common knowledge that trees curb soil erosion” she said.

She observed that even as farmers cultivate food crops they should plant cover crops in order to protect soil fertility.

Ms. Owino, who left formal employment to take a leap of faith to engage in farming as an enterprise currently nurtures tree seedlings for sale at her farm in Kitengela. She has more than 1,500 grevalia and 1000 melia seedlings ready for sale. This is besides the ornamental flowers she also grows for sale.

She notes that depending on the variety, a 10 year old tree can fetch upwards of 10,000 if sold mature for timber.

Thus, her parting shot was that everyone should plant trees, even it for fun!

“People should  be taught to plant more trees. It attracts more rain while trees ensure that the soil will not be eroded,” Owino said during the ECOBank  Ellevate launch.

By Steve El Sabai

Starehe Member of Parliament Hon.Amos Mwago and his Embakasi West counterpart Hon.Mark Mwenje were among the leaders who have congratulated former MCA Ken Ngondi who was today elected the speaker of the Nairobi City County assembly.

Ngondi gannered 68 votes in the second round of voting beating Kenya Kwanza candidate Hassan Robow. He was voted by the MCA’ s during the first sitting of the county assembly where the MCA’s were also sworn in to start their term.
“Congratulations my friend Ken Ngondi on your election as the Nairobi City County Assembly Speaker,” Starehe MP Amos Mwago said.
“I assure you of my support and that of the people of Srarehe and Nairobi as a whole,” The the first time legislator added.

Mark Mwenje, the MP for Embakasi West praised Ngondi upon his election noting that the speaker will lead the assembly with wisdom and fairness.

“I take this opportunity to congratulate New Nairobi County assembly speaker Ken Ngondi and wish you well as you take over the leadership of the house,” Mwenje said. “Having been a former deputy speaker, I know you have what it takes to propel the Assembly to great heights,” he noted.

Former Makadara MP veteran politician Reuben Ndolo also praised Ngondi wishing him well in his new role.
“My congratulations to Nairobi county assembly speaker Ken Ngondi for being elected the Speaker. Your proven leadership and wisdom will help in leading the assembly to deliver to the people of Nairobi,” Reuben Ndolo, said.
Ngondi replaces former speaker the former Makadara MP Benson Mutura who was struck out of the election for speaker in the Assembly which is dominated by Azimio la Umoja- One Kenya coalition.
Mihango MCA Paul Kados was elected in opposed to the position of deputy speaker.