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PHOTO: County Assemblies Forum (CAF) Governing Council and County Assemblies House leaders addressing the media during the 4th National Governing Council General Meeting in Nairobi. NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31...The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) Governing Council and the County Assembies House leaders has Condemned abduction and harassment of MCAs highlighting the recent Wajir County MCA abduction adding that it has created a climate of fear among county representatives. They demand that government through its security agencies take immediate and transparent action to ascertain whereabouts of the abducted MCA and ensure his safe return to his family and the community.  "Despite our outreach to Inspector General of Police (IG) and multiple appeals to relevant authorities there has been no action, this is not an isolated incident MCAs across the country have faced threats, physical attacks and assaults eroding trust in the government's institution commitments to safeguard

PHOTO: Wiper Party Leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka addressing the media during a press conference at party offices. NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31...Wiper leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has called on the government for immediate gazzettment  of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commision (IEBC) selection pannel. "We should move in Speed to put in place the new IEBC because delay in having the new IEBC places the future of our democracy", said Dr. Musyoka. The High Court a week ago directed opposition parties to conduct elections in accordance with the IEBC (Amendment) act 2024.  "A nominee in place within 48 hours of the judgement and in any event not later than 3pm October 24". The opposition parliamentary  parties nominated Dr. Koki Muli in order to beat the 3pm deadline, name was fowarded to Parliamentary Service Commision (PSC). "The clark and National Assembly speaker refused to forward the names of the nine nominees to the president for gazz

PHOTO: During the World Vision Kenya (WVK) 50th Anniversary celebration at their offices in Karen, Nairobi.   NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30...The celebration marked 5 decades of transforming lives of children, families and communities of Kenya, World Vision began its operation in the country in 1974 evolving from a small relief operation to one of the largest child-focused humaniterian organizations in Kenya. Since its inception 10,000 people have benefited from food distribution, water provision and basic healthcare expanding its operations to drought affected areas Turkana and Baringo launching a child spornsorship program that supported over 5,000 children by 1975. The 50th Anniversary brought together various prominent figures including Cabinet Secretary Labor and Social protection Dr. Alfred Mutua, Head of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Reverend Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit, Lilian Dodzo, World Vision East Africa Regional Leader, David Githanga, Chair of World Vision Kenya’s Board, S

PHOTO: During the distribution in Kibera, Nairobi. NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 29...The bucket Ministry initiative aims to give access to clean drinking water to kibera residents through distribution of 81,777 water filters granting 408,478 residents in informal settlement. The initiative aims to help Kibera Slum as life characterized by poverty, Overcrowding and inadequate access to basic services with the slum lacking running water, permanent electricity, no social services and only 78 public latrines. "We are amazed by the unprecedented impact our work has had in the community, when commencing the project a case study hightligheted 52 percent of diarrhea cases, after distribution of water filters cases have reduced to 2 percent", said  Christopher Beth, founder, Chief storyteller and Director The Bucket Ministry. In addition The Bucket Ministry partners with indegenous leaders and pastors to distribute Sawyer PointONE filters connected to buckets which provide up to 20

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25...The Government Spokesman Dr. Isaac Mwaura in a press briefing has said that Affordable Housing Program (AHP) is transforming lives of Kenyans by enabling access to dignified amd affordable homes with construction ongoing at 75 sites in 37 counties with various houses nearing completion. Over 124,000 homes are at affordable prices to a wide range of income groups   be in access adding that home ownership is now possible for Kenyans contributing as little as Ksh 3,200 per month. "With social, low-cost and mortgage gap earners all able to participate through the Boma yangu platform where over 547,000 Kenyans have registered", said Dr. Mwaura.  The Affordable Housing Program (AHP) is designed to bridge country's housing gap by providing affordable housing units to Kenyans across three key income brackets with social housing monthly income upto KES 19,999, Low-cost housing KES 20,000-49,999 and mortgage gap housing KES 50,000- 149,999. This

PHOTO: During the grand opening in Kilimani, Nairobi. NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24...The Kenya's leading retailer has opened its 107 branch located on Wood Avenue Kilimani with it being the second store in Kilimani on its expanding presence in Nairobi and offering its customers a convenient and accessible shopping experience with 24-hour service. Naivas Wood Avenue branch boast a wide selection of products including fresh produce, household goods and a dedicated food market with a variety of prepared meals and snacks. "We are thrilled to open our doors to the Kilimani community, this new 24-hour store provides our customers with unparalleled convenience and access to a wide range of products to meet their daily needs", said Andreas Von Paleske, Chief of strategy at Naivas Supermarket. They further stated that customers can expect same high quality products and exceptional customer service that the retailer is known for with a wide variety of choices and best value f

PHOTO: National Police Service Commission (NPSC) Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia during a press briefing at CBK Pension Towers, Nairobi. NAIROBI, Kenya,Oct 24...The interviews officially kicked off on 22nd October 2024 and set to go until Tuesday 29th October 2024 at the National Police Service Commission offices in CBK pension towers. The process will add to 515 Chief Inspectors promoted since 2019 when the current commission assumed into office with 417 officers from the Kenya Police Service and 98 from Administration Police Service benefited from the trainings and ultimately secured promotions. "The 6-month promotional course are designed to prepare officers currently serving in the rank of Chief Inspector leadership roles in the Kenya police Service, Administration Police service and Directorate of criminal Service", said NSPC Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia. Furthermore, Candidates are set to be acessed on Governance issues, financial management, communication skills,