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PHOTO: During the Launch of Gaza Medical Campaign and address to the members of fourth Estate at Jamia Mosque, Nairobi.  NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 10... The Voice for Palestine is a consortium of different organizations which include Jamia Mosque Committee, Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (SUPKEM) and National Muslim Leaders Forum (NAMLEF), Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya( CIPK), Kenya Association of Muslim Medical Practitioners (KAMMP) and several mosques around Nairobi. The campaign comes as crisis continues to escalate in Gaza with more than 42,000 lives loss in a relentless bombing campaing by Israel which has virtually decated the whole of Gaza strip with many of the Victims being innocent Women and children. "Kenyans like other people from around the world have been responding tonthe plight of the people of Gaza and have in the past raised more than Ksh 50 million to assist in Humanitarian efforts". they said in a joint statement. In addition more than t

PHOTO: Cooperatives and MSMEs CS Wycliffe Oparanya Speaking during the launch of National Organizing Committee for 2024 EAC Trade fair.   NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 7...The 24th East African Community MSMEs trade fair is set to be held in Juba, South Sudan from 26th October 2024 to 5th November 2024 with the theme ' Promotion of Unique innovations and skills development among EAC MSMEs'. The event will present an opportunity for over 300 Kenyan MSMEs to further understand emerging market dynamic and business practices to facilitate business linkages for increased trade. "I encourage Kenyan entrepreneurs to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by this platform to share learn from each other, create new business links, launch new products and services and undertake test marketing while enhancing the brand and corporate image of their products and enterprises". Said CS Oparanya. The 2024 trade fair edition serves to give exceptional commercial prospects

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 7...The Council of Governors has elected H.E Ahmed Abdullahi EGH, Governor Wajir County as the Chairman after Governor Ann Waiguru tenure came to an end. H.E. Mwalimu Mutahi Kahiga, EGH , Governor Nyeri County has been elected as Vice chair  and Nandi Governor H.E Stephen Sang, Governor Nandi as Whip. "Your leadership will be pivotal in steering devolution forward and enhancing service delivery across all counties". reads a statement by Council of Governors on Facebook page. The outgoing Council of Governors Chairperson was lauded for remarkable achievements including FY 2023/24 where County Governments generated Kshs.58.95B in Own Source Revenue, a 55.91% increase from last year. Turkana County leads, surpassing its target by 241.2%. In addition Agriculture remains a vital part of country's economy, contributing 21.8% to GDP. Counties recorded significant growth in maize (38.8%) and rice (19.1%) production. "Furthermore, With 503 rene

PHOTO: During the launch of Flood emergency response action in Nairobi (FERN) in Mukuru, Nairobi county. NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5... Mukuru Slums Development Projects (MSDP), Concern Worldwide Kenya in Partnership with USAID have launched Flood Emergency Response Action (FERN) in Mukuru, Nairobi aiming to help those affected by floods following the recent flood crisis in the country. The project aims to help the community with Non-Food Items (NFI) including Water containers, basins, sanitary items and Sanitary towels in line with hygiene promotion messages done by community health promoters to address the immediate needs arising. Similarly 7,800 households that were affected in those areas will benefit from Ksh 4,500 cash transfer initiative for four months to benefeciaries already identified to help them secure services and items that they require, the program will see close to 20,000 individuals benefit. Wairimu Wahome, Country director Concern Worldwide Kenya stated that th

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 4...The National Assembly has extended public participation on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment to Saturday from 8am to 5pm. According to National Assembly clerk Samuel Njoroge, views will be submitted in the form of written submissions and memoranda at all the 290 constituency offices and those of the 47 woman representatives across the country. “Copies of the special motion, including the grounds for removal and particulars of the allegations, along with relevant documents, may be downloaded from the Parliamentary website,” Njoroge said. He added that the form on the public participation may be picked physically at the designated offices or downloaded on the parliament website. “For avoidance of doubt the template may be filled and submitted in either colour or black and white  for onward transmission to the office of the clerk,". Stated Njoroge. The extension follows a High Court order directing the National Assembly to organize ano

PHOTO: CS Roads and Transport Davis Chirchir flagging off the KR premium class train from Nairobi to Mombasa. NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 2...The new premium coaches features optimized seating arrangements with each coach limited to 28 passengers guaranteeing ample legroom, personal space and maximum comfort throughout the journey priced at Ksh 12,000 one way ticket and Ksh 20,000 on return ticket. Coaches are incoperated with automated window shutters and seats that can rotate to face any directios introducing a new level of sophistications and convinience in rail travel. PHOTO: Inside the new KR premium coaches. Transport CS Davis Chirchir, Kenya Railways Chairman Abdi Duale and Managing director Philip Mainga among other KR officials flagged off and boarded the premium coaches from Nairobi terminus to Arthi River for an exclusive experience on the new premium class.    "The premium class coach will be segregated from other compartments to ensure a tranquil and p