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President Kenyatta Asks Parliament To End Standoff Over Allocation For Counties

President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on the National Assembly and the Senate to end the stalemate over the Division of Revenue Bill 2019 to allow release of funds to counties.

He said Members of Parliament should act quickly to ensure that counties get their share of the available funds because any further delay will deny Kenyans the services they need.

The President however reminded MPs that the Government does not have unlimited resources and should bear in mind that what the National Government has been allocating to counties is much more higher than the threshold set by the Constitution.

“The Constitution says we give a minimum of 15 percent to counties. Within one year I took it to over 30 percent,” said the President as he called on modesty and honesty in demands for more allocations for counties.

“Why can you not pass the Bill so that people can get services. Reach an agreement so that we can release funds to counties,” said the President.

The President said the country does not have unlimited resources and leaders should not act as if money flows freely and that Kenya’s “resources are unlimited.”

The Head of State said leaders also need to change their attitudes and understanding of devolution because the system of governance does not stand for competition between different levels of government.
“It is two systems of Government complementing each other to deliver services for the people,” said the President.

He said devolution as a system of government is working for Kenyans and what is needed is for leaders to change their approach to leadership.
“I want to acknowledge my believe that devolution is working. What we need now is to focus on the agenda of delivering for the people who put us in leadership,” said the President.

The Head of State spoke after he officially opened the Ugatuzi Plaza that houses the Nakuru County Assembly Chamber on Wednesday August 14, 2019.

He said elected leaders owe a debt to the electorate and the only way to repay them is to deliver services to them.
The President said he was impressed by the refurbishment and expansion of the Ugatuzi Plaza while also commending Nakuru MCAs for putting the interests of the people before theirs after revelations that the grassroots leaders had resolved not to use county funds on foreign travel.

President Kenyatta at the same time called on elected leaders to go slow on politics and concentrate on service delivery.

He said peace and unity are very important for the progress of the country because investors will put their money where there is safety.
“Help me to bring Kenyans together. In me you have a partner in development,” said the President who addressed MCAs during a session inside the County Assembly chamber.

The session was also addressed by Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui, Senator Susan Kihika and Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama among other leaders.

Politics & Govt

Lists of members of parliament who have vowed to opposed Uhuru’s Tax increments

The following Kenyan National Assembly Legislators have promised to shoot down president Uhuru’s introduction of new taxes, increase in VAT and reduction of Constituency Development Fund, CDF, allocation in the 2018/2019 supplementary budget.

The Bill comes up for discussion in Parliament, today. President Uhuru needs a simple majority vote for his proposals to go through. The Members of Parliament, MPs, have vowed to oppose the changes as they say it will affect common ‘Mwananchi’ negatively. This comes even after the various party leaders convened parliamentary Group meetings to drum up support for the President’s proposals. All eyes will be on Parliament as the MPs discuss the bill, today.

Here is the full list of the MPs who are opposed to Uhuru’s proposals:

1.Hon Anthony Oluoch

2.Hon Osotsi

3.Hon Njagagua
4.Hon Nelson
5. Hon Hassan Banissa
6.Hon Mohamed Lagdera
7.Hon Beatrice Adagala
8.Hon Ahmed
9.Hon Abdi
10.Hon Chris Wamalwa
11.Hon Christopher Nakuleu
12.Hon Olago Aluoch
13.Hon Owen Baya
14.Hon Geoffrey Omuse
15. Hon Onyonka
16.Hon Elisha Odhiambo
17.Hon Flo Mutua
18. Hon Martha Wangari
19.Hon Paul Abuor
20. Hon Ernest Kivai
21. Hon Amollo
22. Hon Mathias Robi
23. Hon Cate Waruguru
24. Hon Fatuma Gedi
25. Hon Jaguar
26. Hon Dominic Kipkoech
27. Hon Charles Nguna (CNN)
28. Hon Ezekiel Machogu
29. Hon Kanchory Memusi
30. Hon Ahmed Kolosh
31. Hon Robert Mbui
32. Hon Wanga
33. Hon Kathuri
34. Hon Kingi
35. Hon Mejja Donk
36. Hon Rashid Amin
37. Hon Nelson Koech
38. Hon Caleb Amisi
39. Hon Joshua Kimilu
40. Hon James Koyoo
41. Hon Didmus Barasa
42. Hon Vincent Kemosi
42. Hon Samuel Arama
43. Hon Serem Cornelly
44. Hon Wiberforce Ojiambo
45. Hon Sylvance Osoro
46. Hon Patrick Munene
47. Hon Rehema Dida
48. Hon Faith Gitau
49. Hon Daniel Tuitoek
50. Hon Jayne Kihara
51. Hon Dr Pukose
52. Hon Dr. Pamela ODHIAMBO
53. Hon James Gichuhi
54. Hon Epuyo Nanok
55. Hon. Adan Haji Yussuf
56. Hon. Joshua
57. Hon Alfred Keter
58. Hon. Sossion
59. Hon Mbogo
60. Hon Maore RM
61. Hon justus kizito
62. Hon Mark Lomunokol
63. Hon Aladwa
64. Hon Marwa Maisori
65. Hon Bashir
66. Hon Jonah Mburu
67. Hon Brighton Get in
68. Hon Odege
69. Hon Paul Nzegu
70. Hon Nimrod Mbai
71. Hon Wamuchomba
72. Hon Dan Mwashako
73. Hon Charity Chepkwony
74. Hon Paul Mwirigi
75. Hon Jared Okello
76. Hon Jones Mlolwa
77. Hon Kubai Iringo
78. Hon Ken Okoth
79. Hon Wilson Kogo
80. Hon Nzambia
81. Hon Mule
82. Hon Joshua Kandie
83. Hon Millie Mabona
84. Hon Mishi Mboko
85. Hon Charles Kilonzo
86. Hon Joshua Kutuny
87. Hon Gideon Koskei
88. Hon Amina Gedow
89. Hon Wangari Mwaniki
90. Hon Joash Nyamoko
91. Hon Abdi Salan
92. Hon Janet Ongera
93. Hon Kipsengeret Koros
94. Hon Gideon Mulyungi
95. Hon Johana Ngeno
96. Hon Ken Aramat
97. Hon Hassan Hulufo
98.Hon George Theuri
99.Hon Tindi Mwale
100.Hon Kuria Kimani
101.Hon Fred Ouda
102.Hon Daniel Rono
103.Hon Sophia Abdi
104. Hon Alice Wahome
105. Hon Omar Mohamed
106. Hon Ahmed Bashane
107. Hon Aisha Jumwa
108.Hon Simba Arati
109 Hon Hillary Kosgei
110. Hon Lomenen
111.Hon Lokiru Ali
112.Hon Dr James Nyikal
113.Hon Sharif Ali
114.Hon Mary Wamaua
115.Hon Rosa Buyu
116.Hon Silas Tiren
117.Hon Beatrice Nkatha
118. Hon Ben Tayari
119. Hon Jane Njiru
120. Hon Kirima
121. Hon Murugara
122.Hon Sakwa Bunyasi
123. Hon Mutunga Tigania
124. Hon Mercy Gakuya
125. Hon Aden Keynan
126. Hon Irene Kasalu
127. Hon John Kiarie.
128. Hon Dennitah Ghati
129. Hon. Chris Omulele
130. Hon. Jesca Mbalu
131. Hon Maanzo
132. Hon Zulekha
133.Hon Mugambi
134.Hon Vincent Tuwei
135.Hon Seronei
136.HonMoroto
137.Hon Ken Chonga
138. Hon Joyce Korir
139.Hon Patrick Makau
140.Hon Shadrack Mose
141. Hon Gichunge Kabeabea
142. Hon Haika Mizighi
143. Hon Abdikarim
144. Hon. Mark Nyamita
145. Hon. Moitalel Ole Kenta
146. Hon. Nixon Korir
147. Hon. Rehema Namasa
148. Hon. Anab Subow
149. Hon. Edith Nyenze
150. Hon. Joyce Khameme
151. Hon Nasri Sahal Ibrahim
152. Hon Abdi Shurie
153.Hon Mwambu Mabongah
154.Hon prof Zadoc Ogutu
155. Hon. Eng. Kawaya
156. Hon Japheth Mutai
157. Hon Kamoti Mwamkale
158.Hon Charles Were
159. Hon. Ngirici
160. Hon Peter Mwathi
161.Hon Rahim Dawood
162.Hon WalterOwino
163.Hon Catherine Wambilianga
164. Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi
165. Hon. Janet Nangabo
166. Hon. Dr. James Murgor
167. Hon. Dr. Ombaka
168. Hon. Peter Masara
169. Hon Elsie Muhanda
170. Hon. Joseph Tonui
171. Hon. Dr. Tum
172. Hon Dr James Murgor
173. Hon Wafula Wamunyinyi
174.Hon Babu Owino
175.Hon Lentoimaga
176. Hon. Muchiri Nyaga
177.Hon Kago Walydia
178. Hon Jude Jomo
179.Hon Gladwell Cheruiyot
180.HonAlex Kosgey
181.Hon Ayub Savula
182.Hon Innocent Obiri
183.Hon Mwanyanje Mbeyu
184.Hon Alpha Miruka
185.Hon Omboko Milemba
186.Hon Mawathe
187.Hon. John Mbadi
188.Hon Kingara
189.Hon Wamacukuru
190.Hon Titus Khamala
191. Hon William Kamket
192.Hon Emanikor
193.Hon Raphael Wanjala
194.Hon Hon Malulu
195.Hon Odanga
196.Hon Enock Kibunguchi
197.Hon Dr Mohamud Sheikh
198.Hon Badi Twalib
199.Hon Kaunya
200.Hon T J Kajwang
201.Hon Abdi Tepo
202.Hon Naicca
203.Hon Kivasu Nzioka
204.Hon John Mutunga
205. Hon David Mboni
206.Hon Sam Atandi
207. Hon. Dr. Lilian Gogo
208. Hon. Dr. Eve Obara
209. Hon. Dr. Gideon Ochanda
210. Hon. Karan
211. Hon. Owino Ndhiwa
212. Hon Qalicha Wario
213. Hon. Kawira
214. Hon. Muchangi
215. Hon. Leku Montare
216. Hon. Ben Momanyi.
217. Hon. Muchira.
218. Hon. Kwenya.
219. Hon. Kiaraho
220. Hon Lochakapong
221. Hon Arbelle Malimo
222. Hon. Mohamed D Duale
223. Hon. Lekumontare
224. Hon. Munene Wambugu
225. Hon. Agoi
226. Hon Christopher Aseka
227. Hon Liz Chelule
228. Hon Boss Sholei
229. Hon Anthony Kiai
230. Hon. Jerusha Momanyi
231. Hon. Jacqueline Oduor
232. Hon. Lilian Tomitom
233. Hon. Ali Wario
234. Hon. Said Hiribae
235. Hon Lemein
236.Hon Shakeel Shabbir
237.Hon Chachu Ganya
238. Hon. Kassim
Tandaza
249. Hon. Mawathe
250.Hon florence Bore

Politics & Govt

County based Industrial parks to be established

Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nakuru County Government to establish a geothermal heat park that will be using residual heat from geothermal power plants for direct use applications.

GDC Managing Director Engineer Jared Othieno explained that the establishment of a geothermal heat park as an industrial park would make use of residual heat from GDC’s geothermal power plants for direct-use in industrial applications such as timber drying, milk pasteurization, and grain drying.

Besides electricity, geothermal energy provides direct heat to industrialists, a by-product of electricity in the form of steam coming from power plants at about 1500C, which Engineer Othieno said was affordable and “a game changer in the manner in which Kenya’s wealth, as an emerging mid-income industrial society, would be achieved.

The MD said GDC had previously appealed to investors to establish industrial parks in the Menengai and Baringo-Silali geothermal areas that would make use of the residual steam from the wells in the two zones.

He said that GDC had for years, been conducting pilot test for geothermal direct-use applications technology in the Menengai geothermal field to showcase the viability of direct use technology and as a marketing tool for GDC to potential investors, research and learning institutions and the community that surrounds Menengai Crater.

The demonstration projects, he added include steam heated green houses, steam heated aquaculture ponds, geothermal milk pasteurizer plant, geothermal laundry unit and geothermal grain dryer.

In the industrial park, the most important component for a heat park to operate is the geothermal heat mined from steam, and which Othieno affirmed it was readily available.

Othieno further said the use of geothermal steam in industrial processes would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and that it was a reliable and available source of energy through all seasons.

“The steam produced by GDC is clean and can support various industrial processes ranging from industrial, agriculture, tourism, leisure and domestic, depending on the resource temperature and usage,” assured Othieno.

According to the MD, the use of geothermal steam instead of fossil fuels in manufacturing, positions GDC as a vital component in Kenya’s energy transition strategy and could make Kenya a more attractive investment destination for companies seeking green energy.

In an elaborate report, Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector, the International Energy Agency (IEA) was quoted discouraging the selling of fossil fuel boilers beyond 2025 as a pathway of achieving net zero by 2050.

The MD stated that the future of heating industrial boilers in the country would be through the perfect mix of geothermal energy and technology that was now shaping up at places like Menengai.

Geothermal is widely considered a preferable, low-cost renewable energy source due to low emissions when compared to thermal sources. It is also cheaper than thermal power when used as an alternative to mitigate depressed hydropower generation due to drought.

Kenya has a target of 5 gigawatts (GW) geothermal capacity by the year 2030 with Green energy power plants under development in the country including the 300 MW Lake Turkana Wind Power Plant, which is the single largest wind power plant in Africa, the 70 MW Olkaria 1 and the 140 MW Ol Karia V.

According to the Renewables Global Status 2018, Kenya tops in Africa with 700 megawatts (MW) of geothermal power, retaining its place compared to last year. The US has the largest geothermal generating capacity with 2,500 megawatts followed by the Philippines (1,900 MW), Indonesia (1,800 MW), Turkey (1,100 MW), New Zealand (1000 MW), Mexico (900 MW), Italy (800 MW) and Iceland (750 MW).

Politics & Govt

President Kenyatta Calls For Climate Actions That Secure Livelihoods And Expand Economic Opportunities

President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged fellow world leaders to pursue climate change adaptation and mitigation measures that secure people’s livelihoods and expand economic opportunities.

The President said sustainable climate action is largely about people and their livelihoods adding that no one should be left behind in efforts to combat climate change.

The President who spoke at the Climate Change Summit held on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in New York said Kenya is fully committed to the fight against climate change.

“Our commitment to tackling climate change is deep and arises out of the need to secure our future and that of our childen as we have been victims of droughts and declining rainfall which have destroyed our lives and livelihoods and which call on an increasing requirement of public resources to address emergencies and disasters,” the President said.

He said Kenya has taken deliberate steps towards meeting its international climate obligations in sectors such as energy, environment and the blue economy.

“In energy we have transitioned our energy sources to renewables to the tune of 90%.

“I recently inaugurated our largest wind power farm on the continent at Lake Turkana and we shall continue to prioritise our energy developments from geothermal and other natural sources,” President Kenyatta said.

The Head of State said renewable sources have enabled Kenya to expand electricity connectivity from less than 30% in 2013 to 75% over the last 6 years.

In forestry, the President said Kenya aims to plant 2 billion trees to achieve the global threshold of 10% tree cover by 2022.

“This is in addition to the global commitment to restore 5.1 million hactres as our national contribution to the African Forest and Landscape Restoration Initiative,” the President told fellow world leaders.

He said Kenya has partnered with the private sector to expand access to alternative sources of household energy especially for urban poor and rural populations with a target of transitioning 80% of households from biomass sources.

President Kenyatta who spoke on the theme ‘Live, Work and Move Green’ said Kenya will continue championing the ‘Building Climate Resilience for the Urban Poor’ initiative, an intervention developed by Brazil and UNHABITAT.

The multilateral initiative seeks to build climate resilience among 600 million vulnerable people by 2030.

Shortly after the Climate Change Summit, President Kenyatta joined other world leaders for a dialogue with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on counter terrorism where he restated Kenya’s support for the Christchurch Call, a global initiative spearheaded by France and New Zealand that is aimed at stopping the use of internet to propagate violent extremism and terrorism.

“I commend France and New Zealand for spearheading the Christchurch Call. I also salute related efforts to combat terrorist exploitation of a free, open and secure internet that have been made at the Aqaba Process, by the European Union, the G7 and G20.

“Kenya stands in support of this initiative. We will deploy our national frameworks to ensure that Kenyan companies that provide online services become engaged with the Christchurch Call and its commitments,” the President assured.

He said the world is experiencing an unprecedented trust deficit that has led to the widening of social and political divisions along ethnic, racial and religious lines.

These divisions, President Kenyatta said are threatening societal cohesion and tolerance, values that are critical to co-existence and democratic progress.

“We must engage the hard work of building bridges to close these cleavages and squeeze out extremism,” the President advised.

“Without this, we give extremists an opportunity to drive their message, through the appropriation of technology, more efficiently and discreetly,” he added.

President Kenyatta said Kenya is ready and willing to share its experience of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) that is aimed at bridging the divide in its internal politics.

“Our Building Bridges Initiative is a bold bipartisan approach that is organically forged to foundation reforms that will guarantee our unity as a nation.

“Beyond the political arena, the BBI sets the stage for building bridges between individuals, genders, communities and regions.

“I believe this offers a unique opportunity to build successful counter extremism and counter terrorism initiatives,” the President offered.

The President said the opportunity for Kenya to share its building bridges experience with the rest of the world was partly the reason why the East African country had put forward its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

“This is also why we have put our candidature for the UN Security Council in 2021-2022. We are keen to build bridges between the various peace and security structures, regions, and forge interface between peace, security and development,” President Kenyatta concluded.

Politics & Govt

Mandera attacks: Press release by CS Matiang’i

Interior and Coordination of National Government CS, Dr. Fred Matiang’i, has issued a statement concering last night’s attacks in Mandera in which 2 teachers died.

“I Condemn the cowardly act, by suspected extremists, that took place at Arabia Boys Secondary School, Mandera County early this morning. My heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those affected by the incident.

I commend the action of our @NPSOfficial_KE (National Police Service Officials) agents in Mandera who responded to the incident and who continue to pursue the attackers with the view of neutralising the threat. I have asked that they share updates of the operation with the view of informing the public.

I reiterate Government’s commitment to provide security for all its citizens across the country and warn those who are out to test our resolve. Particularly, I assure all those who are preparing for KCPE and KCSE exams that their security will continue to be provided.”

KRA Portal

How to apply for Kenya Revenue Authority, KRA, Jobs online; KRA jobs requirements

The Kenya Revenue Authority, KRA, is a state agency responsible for tax matters in Kenya; among other roles. KRA advertises new vacancies from time to time on its official website (https://www.KRA.go.ke)

To apply for KRA jobs this is all what you need to know.

Job Application Guidelines

Registration:

  1. Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/loginand then click on the ?Register? button to start the application process.
  2. After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.

Log on:

  1. After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
  2. Key in your username and password then click on ?Log in? to access your account.
  3. After successful log in, the system will open the ?Applicant Cockpit?.

Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):

  1. On the ?Applicant Cockpit? page, go to the tab ?Candidate Profile?.
  2. Click on ?My Profile? to create and update your profile.
  3. Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
  4. The process will end by clicking the tab ?Overview and Release?.
  5. Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.

Application process:

  1. To view the open job postings, click on the tab ?Employment Opportunities? on the ?Applicant Cockpit? page.
  2. Under the heading ?Job Search? click the ?Start? button to view all available vacancies.
  3. Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
  4. To apply for the position, click ?Apply? button at the top of the page.
  5. Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
  6. Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
  7. To complete the process of application, click the ?Send Application Now? button after reviewing and accepting the ?Data Privacy Statement?.



In case of any challenges, please send your email query to [email protected]

Job Application Guidelines

Registration:

  • Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
  • After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.

Log on:

  • After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
  • Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
  • After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.

Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):

  • On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
  • Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
  • Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
  • The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
  • Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.

Application process:

  • To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
  • Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
  • Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
  • To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
  • Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
  • Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
  • To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.

In case of any challenges, please send your email query to [email protected]

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Politics & Govt

Homa Bay County Government Chief Officers, Ministers, Advisors, Liaison Officers..

Homa Bay County Government Chief Officers, Ministers, Advisors, Liaison Officers..

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF HOMABAY

NOMINATION OF PERSONS TO SERVE HOMA BAY COUNTY AS: COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, ADVISORS AND OTHER OFFICERS IN THE EXECUTIVE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.

 ON 11TH OCTOBER 2022

11TH OCTOBER 2022 PRESS RELEASE BY

H.E. HON. GLADYS NYASUNA WANGA, CBS GOVERNOR, HOMA BAY COUNTY

ON NOMINATION OF PERSONS TO SERVE HOMA BAY COUNTY AS:

  1. COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

2.       ADVISORS AND OTHER OFFICERS IN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

  1. LIAISON OFFICERS

4.        GOVERNORS DELIVERY UNIT

I remain grateful to the People of Homa Bay County for granting me the opportunity to serve as the First Female and Second Governor of the County.

Following my assumption to the Office of the Governor on 25th August 2022, I have had the pleasure of consulting and engaging with many people from Homa Bay who would wish to offer themselves for service of the County. I set up a selection process through the 100 Days Taskforce that I gazetted and had occasion to conduct suitability tests on the proposed nominees to fit their areas of expertise having due regard to the needs of the people of Homa Bay on matters of finance and governance, health, water, roads, education, agriculture, among others.

I have taken great care to address both regional and gender balance in the nominees and further accommodated areas of growth for our County for instance Blue Economy and Climate Change. I recently gazetted the departments and have prepared the Executive Oder 1 with full details on the departments.

In line with Article 179 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, it is now my pleasure to present the nominees to serve as County Executive Committee members in the departments identified starting with the Deputy Governor H.E. Hon. Joseph Oyugi Magwanga who I have allocated leadership of the Agriculture and Livestock functions.

 For nominees to serve as County Executive Committee Members, I have dispatched a letter to the Honourable Speaker as the law requires CECMs to be vetted by the County Assembly. I trust that the named persons, once approved by the Assembly, will serve the County of Homabay and its people diligently and with utmost dedication.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

NO NAME DEPARTMENT CONSTITUENCY
 

0.

 H. E. HON. JOSEPH OYUGI MAGWANGA

DEPUTY GOVERNOR

 AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK  

KASIPUL
 

1.

  

ROSELYN OMOLO

 PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES NDHIWA
 

2.

  

MARTIN OPERE

 EDUCATION, HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING  

SUBA NORTH
 

3.

  

DANISH ONYANGO

 ROADS, PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE KABONDO KASIPUL
 

4.

  

SOLOMON OKELLO OBIERO

 FINANCE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING  

KARACHUONYO
 

5.

  

DR. JOASH ALOO

 WATER, SANITATION, IRRIGATION, ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE KASIPUL

 

NO NAME DEPARTMENT CONSTITUENCY
 

6.

  

POLYCARP OKOMBO

 TRADE, INDUSTRY, TOURISM, CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING KARACHUONYO
 

7.

  

DR. PETER ONYANGO OGOLLA

 LANDS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT  

HOMA BAY TOWN
 

8.

 GRACE MERCY ATIENO OSEWE GOVERNANCE, ADMINISTRATION COMMUNICATION AND DEVOLUTION  

RANGWE
 

9.

  

DR. JOHN AGILI

 BLUE ECONOMY, FISHERIES, MINING AND DIGITAL ECONOMY SUBA SOUTH
 

10.

  

SARAH ATIENO MALIT

 GENDER EQUALITY & INCLUSIVITY, YOUTH, SPORTS TALENT DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL HERITAGE AND SOCIAL SERVICES NDHIWA

 

Further, to enhance the effective functioning of the Executive Office of the Governor I would wish to Appoint Advisors with varying levels of expertise in the different fields. I hereby appoint the follow- ing advisors to serve with immediate effect in their dockets.

 

ADVISORS AND OTHER OFFICERS IN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

 

NO NAME ADVISOR/DOCKET CONSTITUENCY
 

1.

  

CHARLES ODHIAMBO

  

CHIEF OF STAFF

  

NDHIWA
 

2.

  

ERASTUS RANDUSI

  

CHIEF OF PROTOCOL

  

KABONDO
 

3.

  

SILAS JAKAKIMBA

  

ADVISOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS

  

SUBA NORTH
 

4.

  

NICHOLAS AYIETA ODAWO

  

ADVISOR, POLITICAL AFFAIRS

 SUBA SOUTH
 

5.

  

PAUL ONDITI

 ADVISOR, BLUE ECONOMY AND FISHERIES KARACHUONYO
 

6.

  

PATRICK WERE

 ADVISOR, EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT  

KARACHUONYO
 

7.

  

SILAS NYACHAROH RABAH

  

ADVISOR, YOUTH AFFAIRS

  

RANGWE

 

NO NAME ADVISOR/DOCKET CONSTITUENCY
 

8.

  

RACHEL ADHIAMBO OGUTU

 GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON KABONDO KASIPUL
 

9.

  

BENARD OMUGA

 ADVISOR, SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE HOMA BAY TOWN
 

10.

  

GEORGE OKOTH MBOYA

 ADVISOR, POLITICAL AFFAIRS (THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR)  

SUBA SOUTH
11. GORDON OKECH KENDO ADVISOR, CLIMATE CHANGE KARACHUONYO

 

Noteworthy, my office will have to interact directly with critical sectors in our Homabay Community. For this reason I hereby appoint Liaison Officers to serve as a point of connection and linkage between my office and the sectors as indicated.

LIAISON OFFICERS

NO NAME SECTOR CONSTITUENCY
1. ERICK JAKIM YOUTH RANGWE
 

2.

 WILLIAM ABONYO ONDITI (FARAO) BEACH MANAGEMENT UNITS SUBA SOUTH
 

3.

 COLLINS KALEE SPORTS NDHIWA
 

4.

  

KENNEDY DEDE

 TRANSPORT/BODA BODA HOMA BAY TOWN
5. MAGDALENE OWINO WOMEN SUBA NORTH
 

6.

  

LUCY ODWAR

  

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY

 KABONDO KASIPUL

 

In the short time I have been in office, I have noted the need to have a vibrant Governor’s Delivery Unit to follow up on completion and utilization of projects, beginning with the 100 Days promises I made. I note with concern projects commenced by our Governor Emeritus for instance Kigoto Maize Mill and Arunjo Feeds that were not completed on time. To avoid such occurrences and ensure our monitoring and evaluation is well done I have appointed the following officers to serve in my office as the Governor’s Delivery Unit.

GOVERNOR’S DELIVERY UNIT

NO NAME POSITION CONSTITUENCY
1. ENG. DANIEL ONYANGO OGENGA HEAD/ADVISOR RANGWE
2. THOMAS NYONJE DEPUTY HEAD KARACHUONYO
3. OMONDI AYIEKO OFFICER HOMA BAY TOWN
4. JARED OMONDI OMOLO OFFICER NDHIWA

 

I remain committed to ensuring that the living standards of the people of Homabay County improve, and this will only be possible with getting the right people in office. The nominees have assured me they are ready to roll their sleeves and work hard for Homa Bay. They are men and women of integrity who will ensure every coin is spent in service delivery and development. Our plane is on the runway ready for take-off.

In conclusion, let me thank the nominees and in particular, wish the County Executive Committee nominees all the best as they go for vetting before the County Assembly. I also wish to assure the people of Homa Bay that I have consulted and obtained approval from the County Public Service Board in creation of the various offices named herein.

Signed in Homabay This 11th Day of October 2022.

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HER EXCELLENCY HON. GLADYS WANGA CBS, GOVERNOR

Politics & Govt

Chief Justice Maraga Advises DCJ, Philomena Mwilu, to take leave

Kenya’s Chief Justice, Hon. Justice David Maraga, has advised his deputy, Hon. Lady Justice Philomena M. Mwilu to stop politicizing her ongoing court case. The embattled Deputy Chief Justice is facing judges over alleged transactions involving the collapsed Imperial Bank and various charges counts among them abuse of office and forgery.

In a memo sent to Lady Justice Mwilu, Hon. Maraga who is also the President of the Supreme court decries Mwilu’s decision of “using political influence to interfere with an ongoing case in court”.

“As the Deputy Chief Justice, you more than anyone else, must demonstrate to the public that you are the deputy head of an institution you belief in”, says Judge Maraga in the memo addressed to Judge Mwilu. He goes on to say, “Show trust in the system and the process to clear your name and prove your innocence”.

The Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu was arrested on 28/8/2018 at Supreme Court in Nairobi over alleged corruption and taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for questioning.

Maraga now advices the DCJ to take leave to save the face of the Supreme court. “In addition, with the dignity and reputation of the Judiciary at stake, I would like to suggest that you consider taking some time away from office until this unfortunate matter is dispensed with”, writes Maraga.

Justice Maraga sympathizes with Mwilu, though, for the difficult time she must be going through and assures her of full moral and spiritual support during this trying period.

The criminal proceedings against Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu were suspended on August 31st and referred to the High Court. Pending hearing and determination, the case will be mentioned on October 22, 2018.

Justice Mwilu is blaming her woes on the President’s political hand; more so after the president promised to revisit a case ruled against him during last year’s General elections.

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Mashujaa Day Celebrations- Latest News

Preparation to hold Mashujaa day celebrations onThursday, at the Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park, Nairobi is almost complete.

Nairobi Regional Commissioner (RC) Kang’ethe Thuku who was briefing the media today on the government’s preparedness for the celebrations at Safari Club Lillian Towers hotel today, noted that Mashujaa day known as `Heroes Day’ is significant as it honours Kenyans who have contributed towards the country’s freedom and independence.

“This is a very important activity in our calendar as the struggle for independence involved suppression and loss of lives.  About 10, 000 brave freedom fighters were imprisoned,” he stated.

He noted that the occasion will also be used to remember Kenyans who are hard hit by severe drought and those who were affected by the Covid 19 pandemic.

The RC who urged Kenyans to turn up in large numbers during the celebrations themed ‘Nchi yangu, jukumu langu, mimi ni shujaa,” assured that security has been beefed up to ensure the public is secure.

“Security personnel will be deployed at strategic places at the memorial park to guide members of the public to their parking designated areas as per car stickers,” he said, adding that roads will not be closed to the public.

Mr. Thuku disclosed that the national celebrations committee has identified various categories of artists to perform during the celebrations.

“The committee has also selected some of the notable heroes from our communities across the country as representatives of the rest of the heroes and heroines for recognition,” said the RC.

Mr. Thuku at the same time urged Kenyans who shall attend the celebrations to conduct themselves with decorum so as to make the event a success.

He said that the park has a seating capacity of over 22,000 persons, urging Kenyans across the country to join President William Ruto and other dignitaries in marking the auspicious occasion.

The meeting was hosted by the Ministry of Information Communication and Blue Economy, and was attended by the Nairobi County Commissioner Flora Mworoa, Nairobi Regional Security Committee team, Information Secretary Judy Munyinyi and the Director for Public Communication Muia Mulei among others.

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President Kenyatta, Regional Leaders Witness Signing Of Transitional Government Pact In Sudan

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday, 17th August, 2019 joined several African Heads of State and Governments in witnessing the signing of a pact that will establish a transitional government in Sudan.

The deal brings to an end the standoff between civilians and military forces that has been dragging on for several months.

President Kenyatta hailed the transitional military authority and the opposition for the power sharing deal which is expected to lead to democratic elections in 39 months, saying the leaders had put the interests of their country before their own.
“I commend you for putting the interests of the people first and agreeing to negotiate for peace,” said President Kenyatta when he spoke at the ceremony held in Khartoum’s Corinthia Hotel.

The President assured the leaders of the transitional authority and the people of Sudan that Kenya will stand by them as they embark on the journey towards democracy.

He urged the Sudanese people to resolve their pending differences through dialogue and to uphold the rule of law.
“Peace and security is the foundation upon which everything stands. The region and the international community are ready to support you in building strong institutions of governance,” President Kenyatta said.

Noting that Sudan is a country that is rich in its diversity, President Kenyatta said the nation’s structure of government should reflect its heterogeneity to guarantee inclusion for all.

The President, who was accompanied by Foreign Affairs CS Amb Monica Juma, said a peaceful and united Sudan is in the best interest of the region and the whole of Africa.

The other Heads of State and Government who attended the signing ceremony included Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, President Salva Kiir (South Sudan), President Idriss Deby Itno (Chad) and President Faustin-Archange Touadéra (Central African Republic). Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat also attended.
Prime Minister Abiy said African leaders as well as representatives from all over the world were gathered in Khartoum to congratulate the Sudanese leaders for the selfless decision of choosing country over self.
He said the agreement signed in Khartoum proves that the tradition of coming together to resolve disagreements will continue to be a beacon for the people of Africa.

PM Abiy said regional States have actively contributed towards the signing of the agreement because they want to have a united and peaceful Sudan.

The power sharing pact was signed by Transitional Military Council leader Gen Abdul Fatah Al-Burhan and the Forces for Freedom and Change leader Ahmad Al-Rabiah.

Under the deal, the ruling council of transitional government will have a civilian majority and will be revealed a day after the signing ceremony.
A Prime Minister will be named on August 20 while the Cabinet will be unveiled a week later on August 28.

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Nyamira County First Lady Emily Nyaribo – Governors’ Spouses Build Synergies To Tackle Gender Issues

Governors’ Spouses Build Synergies To Tackle Gender Issues

Governors’ spouses within the Lake Region Economic Bloc are building synergies among themselves and with the governors to tackle cross-cutting gender issues considered to be barriers to the socio-economic development of the region.

The bloc which comprises 14 counties within the Lake Victoria Basin include the counties of Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nandi, Nyamira, Siaya, Trans Nzoia and Vihiga.

The 13 ladies and one gentleman held a meeting in Malindi at the weekend where they identified issues related to health, nutrition and sanitation as some of the challenges faced by women, children and the elderly that they would focus on.

They said women and their families as well as the elderly within the bloc were facing real challenges brought about by food insecurity, poverty, health, lack of education and financial exclusion.

Mrs. Emily Nyaribo, Nyamira Governor’s spouse and the LREB Spouse Chapter Chairperson told journalists in an interview that most women and children were vulnerable and needed people to advocate for their cause, a concern the Governors’ spouses, she said, had a passion for.

“We neither have funding nor salaries from the counties. However, partners come in to support certain causes that we do,” Mrs. Nyaribo said after the three-day meeting held at a Malindi hotel.

Mrs. Nyaribo, who is the wife of Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo, said the lake region had been left behind in many developmental economic issues that concern women that needed concerted efforts to tackle.

“So, for us to be able to advocate for their support, we came and had a discussion and looked for areas in which we can probably partner with our spouses and be able to support them,” she said.

She said the areas the first spouses would focus on include cancer issues, nutrition and sanitation including menstrual health of women and school going girls.

“During the meeting, we looked at the area of health, focusing mainly on cancer issues. We also looked at improving our nutrition, which means then we are going to advocate for agriculture, food crops and vegetable gardens,” she said.

“We also looked at the area of sanitation and menstrual health both for our women at home and school going children”, she added.

The chairperson said that they would also advocate for the safety and security of the elderly, advocate for their care, nutrition and health.

Noting that gender-based violence was rampant in all the region’s 14 counties, Mrs. Nyaribo said the first spouses would advocate against the vice to ensure it is eradicated.

She said the first spouses would jointly implement programmes, which would then be replicated in other needy counties within the region.

LREB Chief Executive Officer Victor Nyagaya said LREB was partnering with the Indian Government on several partnerships on the provision of solar panels, green energy and the development of an inter-county railway network among others through the ministries of Energy and Power.

Mr. Nyagaya said seven governors from the bloc visited India last year where they signed a memorandum of understanding with the two government ministries in connection with the partnership.

He said his vision was to make the bloc the most developed in the county, comparable to the Tennessee Valley Authority in America.

“We are the next Tennessee Valley Authority in this country because we are putting in place machinery to work on climate change, develop the Blue Economy since the bloc has the largest pool of fresh water and the second biggest port in Kisumu after the Port of Mombasa,” he said.

By Emmanuel Masha

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UHC Will Help End Extreme Poverty, President Kenyatta Says

President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the Kenyan government is rolling out the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program as part of a grand plan to transform the county into a newly industrializing, middle income country by 2030.

The President said access to affordable and quality health services will help end extreme poverty and improve productivity especially in low and middle income countries.

“My Government’s Vision 2030 aims to transform Kenya into a newly industrializing, middle-income country providing a high quality of life to all its citizens by 2030.

“We believe that improving the health and welfare of citizens lays guarantees for economic growth and competitiveness by ensuring healthy productive populations,” the President said.

President Kenyatta spoke at the high-level meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) held on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA said the Kenyan government is rolling a UHC pilot phase targeting 3.2 million people.

He said the pilot phase now in its nineth month is focused on strengthening primary health care as well as identifying best practices, lessons and gaps.

The President who shared lessons from the pilot with the world leaders attending the forum said political commitment was key to the success of UHC.

“This commitment must embody a shared vision of all political leaders and actors, especially in countries with more than one level of government like Kenya.

“Furthermore, the commitment will only be impactful if translated from a shared vision to collaborative action,” the President said.

He said the largest dividend that can be gained from political commitment is the mobilisation of community and citizen ownership of UHC.

“The principle of ‘leave no one behind’, needs to resonate with each and every citizen, thus reinforcing the much needed social accountability for the success of service delivery interventions,” President Kenyatta said.

The Kenyan leader said the harmonisation and alignment of all actions and interventions by health sector actors is key to the success of UHC.

He said the Kenyan UHC pilot phase has provided encouraging feedback that has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to make further investments in affordable health care.

“It continues to be work-in-progress. We are inching closer to ‘leave no-one behind’ with special focus on the most vulnerable populations,” the President said.

He said the high-level meeting was an opportunity to renew and galvanize global political commitment while creating more partnerships towards realization of UHC for all.

While reiterating Kenya’s support and commitment to the global efforts towards the achievement of UHC and SDGs, the President said his administration is keen on forging partnerships that will assist it to invest more in health especially in primary health care services.

Earlier, President Kenyatta held bilateral talks with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres during which the two leaders discussed Kenya’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the period 2021 to 2022 as well as the ongoing UN reforms especially Nairobi’s desire to host a UN Global Service Delivery Model Centre (GSDM).

The President informed the Secretary General of the recent African Union’s endorsement of Kenya as Africa’s candidate for the UNSC seat saying the country is “finalizing on a comprehensive agenda for the security council membership.”

He said the agenda will address some of the current global challenges and ensure that Kenya makes considerable contributions to global peace, security and sustainable development.

On GSDM, the President welcomed the institutional reforms of the UN saying they are aimed at making the global body more efficient, effective and accountable.

He said Kenya welcomes the Secretary General’s proposal of Nairobi as one of the four global GSDM centres.

“I want to thank you for your confidence in Kenya and to assure you that Kenya will continue to give its full support to this initiative and to the overall reform process underway at the United Nations,” the President assured Mr Guterres.

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