Day: May 13, 2023
KNHCR Calls For Operationalization Of National Coroners Service Act
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for the operationalization of the National Coroners Service Act 2017 in order to provide a coordinated approach to tragedies like the Shakahola one. In a statement read by Commissioner Prof. Marion Mutugi in Malindi Thursday, the commission said there was need to understand what really happened at Shahakola, hence the
Counties Staring At A Crisis As Experienced Engineers Exit Service
Mass retirement of Public Works’ engineers could be frustrating the delivery of services in most counties if what is happening in Nandi County is also reflected in other counties. According to Nandi County Government Chief Executive Committee member in charge of Finance Hillary Serem, the top cream Public Works’ engineers devolved from National Government have retired with the few remaining
SNV Trains Farmers In Narok
The Netherlands Development Organization (SNV), trained farmers on adoption and use of innovative fodder technologies and integrated landscape management practices in Narok County. Speaking during the training in Narok, Bibiana Wanalwenge, who is SNV Communication Coordinator, said the adoption and use of innovative technologies on fodder will guarantee pastoralists fodder and forage for their animals under any conditions. ‘There is
Preparations For Madaraka Day Celebrations In Embu Enter Homestretch
Preparations for this year’s Madaraka Day Celebrations to be held in Embu have entered homestretch as the military conducted the first rehearsal on Friday. KDF Deputy Commander Construction Engineers Brigade, Col. Maurice Owende, said two more drills are expected to be conducted on May 19 and 24 before the main event slated for June 1. It was a sight to
Tea Board Of Kenya Calls For Vigilance At Tea Buying Centres
The Tea Board of Kenya has asked small holder tea farmers to be vigilant when delivering their green leaf at buying centres to avoid falling prey to a tea swindling syndicate that has seen farmers lose their produce owing to doctored weighing scales at the tea buying centres. According to Samuel Njane, a compliance and surveillance officer at TBK, farmers
Youth and Civic Education Minister calls on youths to be resilient and hard-working
The Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education, Mounouna Fotsou has called on the youths of the North West Region to embrace peace, hard work, and resilience in order to build a brighter future for themselves and generations to come. This was on May 12 at the campus of the University of Bamenda, while officially launching the civilian component of
SW Peace Forum: Gov’t to examine challenges and trace way forward
The Director of Cabinet at the Prime Minister’s office Ebune Confiance Balungeli on behalf of the Prime Minister has said that the government is committed to the socio-economic development of the South West region. He was speaking during the opening of the first-ever peace and development forum organized by the Southwest Regional Assembly. The Minister’s representative cited ongoing efforts to
Stranded traders want demand indemnity and new market location
Close to 200 frustrated traders, victims of the Thursday May 11 massive demolition exercise at Marché de la Garè in New Bell Douala II sub-division say till present, authorities have said nothing about their highly expected indemnification. “The common man has been feeding from his activities in this demolished market. The economy of the country is broken. No jobs. How
Health minister meets with WHO delegation, experts from Montreal School of Public Health
Health Minister Ali Mrabet held a working session Friday in Tunis with a World Health Organisation (WHO) delegation and experts from the University of Montreal School of Public Health. The visiting officials are in Tunisia as part of the launch of a programme to scale up healthcare sector operational capacities. The minister commended the efforts made by the mission and