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NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 18... National council of churches of kenya (NCCK) has come out to commend the progress of reaching agreement on the agenda for bipartisan consultative process This comes as Azimio coalition issued demand on the criteria to be used in selection of new IEBC commisoners to take up the role saying that the process should be inclusive of all parties to enhance transparent and fair process "In view of foregoing review of the apointment of IEBC commissioners in the past,  we strongly recomend that political parties should not play a role in the process as a core principle a player should not be the one to select the referee" reads a statement  In addition they said that they recognise that the operations of the selection pannel have been paralyzed by political process especially with regard to the Bipartisan talks They further stated that IEBC act be ammended to provide that in future processes adding that the selection panel will be present only 1 na

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 18... Multichoice Kenya has annouced widening of customer access to its premium 24-hour local content channel Maisha magic plus to even more kenyans in a campaign dubbed "Tumefungulia magic" Maisha magic  plus (MMP) which was previously only accessible on compact , compact plus and premium on DSTV and on Supa, supa plus on GOTV will be available for customers access Managing director Multichoice Nzola Muranda while speaking during the media content showcase said that the company is proud of its latest content  offering the richness and diversity of its people and the value of hyperlocalisation to its customers  "We are excited about what the future holds and we beleive that by working together we can countinue to showcase the talent and diversity of Kenyan culture create a thriving local film industry that contributes to growth and development of the country" said Nzola miranda  In addition the showcase gave the audience a deep-dive in

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 17... WAMA International Group, a holding company that oversees franchise operations across Africa is celebrating a successful partnership with ALDO Group International by opening the second ALDO Store in Nairobi at Westgate Mall.  The first store opened its doors on April 15th at The Sarit Center Mall. Therefore, it has been granted the exclusive license to establish, own, and operate ALDO stores in Kenya. This follows the Distribution Agreement between ALDO Group International and Gedeon & Co, SARL.  WAMA International's expansion plans in East Africa continue to flourish with this exciting partnership following their successful ventures with various brands in Libya, Rwanda, and Uganda. The ALDO Group International brings a wide range of fashion footwear and accessories all offered at accessible prices the partnership will pave the way for up to four new stores to open soon, as WAMA International seeks to expand its presence in the region.

NAIROBI, Kenya September 15.. .Energy and petroleum regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announce new fuel prices which has seen it rise significantly  Kenyans have express disappointment with EPRA as it has for the first time in history Super petrol , diesel and kerosene has crossed the KSH 200 mark bearing the high cost if living being experienced in the country  Super petrol have increased by Ksh 16.96, diesel ksh 21.32 and kerosene by 33.13 per litre which significantly indicates that petrol will retail at ksh 211.64, diesel at 200.99 and kerosene at 202.61 per litre  The average landing cost of imported super petrol increased by 6.8 percent from $691.76 per cubic metre in June 2023 to $739.09 per cubic metre in july 2023, Diesel increased by 4.29 percent from $673.14 per cubic metre to $701.99 per cubic metre while kerosene increased by 7.41 percent from $642.91 per cubic metres to $690.58 per cubic metre "The prices are inclusive of 16 percent Value added Tax (VAT) in

NAIROBI, Kenya September 15... A coalition of Civil society and community based organisations working in the National and grassroots level have come together to express concerns with governments plan to roll out  "Maisha number" on september 29 2023  "We urge the government to take immediate action to ensure enactment of proper legislation , meaningful public participation acess to critical documentation (birth certificates and ID cards) for all kenyans  and adequate data protection measures and adherance to the law  aimed at creating digital identity system in Kenya" a letter to PS state department of immigration and citizens service Julius bitok stated   "We further wish to remind the govenment of unacceptable consequences of discrimination, eroding of privacy and exclusion of communities that have historically  struggle with access if documentation that were witnessed with similarly hurried and flawed implementation of Huduma number" reads a

NAIROBI, Kenya September 15... The strategic collaborations between the two  organisation employ data-driven insights to address the escalating healthcare costs resulting from civic unrest in the country  "Balance between safeguarding civil liberties and maintaining public well being necessitates a through examinations of correlation between political demonstrations and healthcare facilities" "With bipartisan talks underway collaboration between smart Applications international and the Kenya healthcare federation seeks to foster economic revival and tangible benefits for kenyan citizens " reads a statement  Chairman of Kenya healthcare federation Dr. kanyenje Gakombe said that the goal is to provide comprehensive insights into dynamics of healthcare services costs across major cities and towns during the preriod of unrests  "The analysis , spanning key demonstration periods reveals parttens of increased healthcare costs with protesrs notably sabasab

NAIROBI, Kenya September 13... The two day conference in Nairobi brings together delagates from different counties and organisations to discuss and advocate for sustainable resilient and inclusive agri-food systems in kenya  Ministry of Agriculture puts access of Nutritious food by working with small scale farmers and private sector to provide a sustainable intergrated market in advocting of more indegenous food  In addition the conference is set to address critical issues affecting kenyans food system as represenatatives urge kenyans to adopt more of indegenous foo 5 percent of kenyans consume vegetables which shows a low number as they urge people to enhance more consumption of vegetables  Subsequently the ministry aims in improving food security to enhance food security in a bid of reducing malnutrition especially on women and children  Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with ministry of Health is set to provide information of diet that will be nutritious to people