Day: September 13, 2024
FECAFOOT’s communication head gives clarification on irregularities in Kampala
The head of the communication department of FECAFOOT, Jean-Marie Nkoussa, has addressed the troubles that the Indomitable Lions faced in Kampala, indicating that the public misunderstood the events that unfolded. The stay of the Cameroon national team in Uganda for the AFCON qualifier against Zimbabwe on September 10, which ended 0-0, was characterised by several irregularities stemming from the FECAFOOT-MINSEP
USAID partnership supports 78 women
Seventy-eight young women from Nairobi and Kiambu Counties have graduated from the DREAMS Construction Skills Training programme. This initiative is supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which equips the young ladies with vital plumbing and electrical skills, helping them break into traditionally male-dominated job sectors. Speaking at
Nominated MP wants leaders to prioritize education
Nominated MP Ummulkheir Harun called on residents of Ijara sub county to concentrate on education and other development matters, instead of engaging in endless political rhetoric. Harun called on the area people to remain united and not to agree to be divided along clan and sub clan lines. The nominated MP made the remarks, while addressing students, parents and teachers
Boda Boda operators advised to join Saccos
Khwisero Member of Parliament Christopher Aseka has pledged to establish a Special Administrative Cooperative (SACCO) to provide financial assistance to all Boda Boda operators in the region. The Legislator said the move is part of his economic empowerment programs for the youth who can approach the institution for loans at lower interests. ‘Once you become a member and save some
Chief Justice launches Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) in Isiolo
Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched a High Court and the Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) in Isiolo County to ensure judiciary services are accessible to every citizen. In addition to the High Court, Koome also launched the County Action Plan and Model for Isiolo AJS through which the residents take ownership of their justice processes to resolve disputes within their
Garissa Immigration office to be ready for launch in two weeks
North Eastern Regional Commissioner John Otieno has announced that Garissa regional immigration office will be ready for launch in the next two weeks. Initially the office was set to be opened on July 1st last year, but the government had a challenge in getting an office space before settling on the old Garissa High Court offices where the courts had
Government to streamline the manufacturing sector
The government is inviting the stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to submit proposals for legislative and policy reforms in order to inspire trade, manufacturing and investments in Kenya. The submission targets traders, manufacturers, investors, experts, civil society, professional bodies, academia, religious groups and stakeholders to submit their proposals, which will help to formulate and develop a policy
Garissa youth urged to get certification for prior learning skills
Garissa youth with prior learning skills have been urged to register and get certification for their skills to enable them qualify and be competitive in the job market. Recognition of Prior Learning is a programme under the Kenya Kwanza government to enable Kenyans who have acquired skills on the job to get certification. The government is also creating job opportunities
Narok town residents decry increasing cases of insecurity
Narok town dwellers now want the security team to up their game following several incidents of mysterious murder in the town and its environs. The residents spoke after the body of a 30-year-old man was found dumped beside the road at Eagles junction, a few meters from the Maasai Mara University. The town dwellers said this is the seventh time,
Kilgoris Police save cattle thief from Lynching
Kilgoris police and county rangers have rescued a middle-aged man from an angry livestock traders who had stolen three cows from Shartuka Village, attempting to sell them at the Kilgoris market. County rangers locked the culprit in their revenue office, surrounded by angry livestock traders, until police officers arrived and rescued him. Speaking on behalf of the traders, Samson Lemayian,