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PHOTO: Principal Secretary State department for Basic Education Dr. Belio Kipsang. NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16...The Principal Secretary State Department for Basic Education Dr. Belio Kipsang has highlighted the critical role of inclusive education in ensuring that all children have access to quality learning opportunities. Speaking during the Schools Connect Dialogue 2024 in Nairobi organised by British Council Kipsang highlighted the global challenge of educational access, noting that approximately 240 million children with disabilities worldwide face significant barriers due to discrimination, stigma, and inadequate support in educational settings. "We have taken every measure and effort to provide equitable access to quality education for all students including those with disabilities and Marginalized", said Dr. Kipsang. The PS further added that approaching 100 percent enrollment in primary as well as secondary schools, Enrollment rates for children with disabilit

PHOTO: Martin Ngugi, Chief Executive Officer Windsor Brokers addressing the Media. NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16...The initiative seeks to maximize access to global markets while reducing the cost of trading, marking a pioneering innovation in Kenya's online trading industry, clients can place their trades anywhere without incurring  Internet costs after depletion of their own data. Regulated by Capital Markets Authority (CMA) the financial firm provides access to various financial instruments which include Shares, Forex pairs, indices, Metals, Energies among others serving clients in over 80 countries. The Global Investment firm aims to bridge digital divide ensuring that traders on their different location have uninterrupted access to the markets and are able to capitalize on trading opportunities. In addition the complimentary data is exclusively available to Windosor Brokers clients in Kenya trading on Meta Trader 4 (MT4) mobile application and Safaricom subscribers. "

PHOTO: UASU National Secretary General Constantine Wasonga (Centre) and other officials during a past press conference at Technical University of Kenya (TUK). NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15...The Universities Academic Staff Union ( UASU) and Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) in a joint press Conference at their offices said that the Return to Work Formula (RTWF) that was signed in September 26 2024 following a nationwide strike has not been operationised nor the CBA Implemented. On the RTWF stated that the employer shall immediately pay the montly basic salary as mutually agreed with the government vide the inter-Ministerial committee at 7 and 10 percent respectively to be implemented in October 2024 salaries. "We strongly believe that failure to operationalize RTWF and implement the CBA is due to inertia by University councils and Palpaple Lethergy of the government, the failure is not only causing unnecessary tension and anxiety amongst employees of public universities b

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