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  • The last State of the Nation Address by President Kenyatta

    The last State of the Nation Address by President Kenyatta

    President Uhuru Kenyatta

    President Uhuru Kenyatta has presented his annual State of the Nation Address painting a picture of hope, resilience and progress in the face of adversity.

    Basing the speech on the economy, social structure and democracy, the president said interventions set in place to beat the Covid-19 pandemic helped to reinforce the resilience of the economy while cushioning millions of households against the harsh effects.

    From the National Assembly, the president said while most economies in the world shrunk, Kenya’s grew at 0.3 per cent during the 2020 period despite the Covid challenge.

    Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta prepares to inspect the guard of honor by members of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) before the annual State of the Nation address at the Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, Kenya November 30, 2021

    President Uhuru Kenyatta complained of his State of the Nation speech being long and tiring.

    “Najaribu kukatakata jamani hata mimi nimechoka (I’m trying to keep it short; even I am tired),” he said as the MPs giggled.

    Uhuru, who read his speech for more than two hours while standing at the Parliament precincts, said this as he sipped water.

    As the MPs kept on giggling, Uhuru went ahead with his speech as he took breaks  to quench his dry throat.

    Before complaining, Uhuru had read the first part of his speech and informed the MPs that it was just the beginning.

    “This is just the first part,” he said as he smiled at the MPs who were also giggling.

    During his speech, Uhuru rallied all Kenyans to secure their vaccination against Covid-19 in the wake of the Omicron variant.

    “I invite the media to use their platforms to promote the vaccination campaign,” he said during his State of the Nation address on Tuesday.

    Uhuru said Kenyans need to be cautious and responsible against the variant.

    “Let us tear down this disease, ladies and gentlemen,” he said.

    He also relived his time as a parliamentarian, saying it taught him to serve Kenyans without looking at what side of the divide they are in.

    The President reminisced how he was introduced to the House by ODM leader Raila Odinga and ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi.

    “It is always a privilege to be here. I was here as nominated MP and later as Cabinet Minister. In 2002 I came back as Leader of Official Opposition, and Gatundu South MP,” he said.

    The President said returning to the House equally reminds him of when he served as Trade and Finance minister.

  • Manufacturers unveil plan to increase forest cover KAM launches Forestry Business Sustainable Action Plan

    Manufacturers unveil plan to increase forest cover KAM launches Forestry Business Sustainable Action Plan

    The launch by the KAM and the Forestry Business Sustainable Action Plan

    Monday, 29th November 2021, Nairobi: Manufacturers have today unveiled a strategy to sustainably expand forestry businesses in the country. The Forestry Business Sustainable Action Plan sheds light on interdependences of the forestry industry and other economic sectors for the country’s socioeconomic development, whilst preserving ecosystems.

    Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Chairman, Peter Kinyua said that KFS is looking to fill in forestry business supply chain gaps in the country. “To reduce the gap between demand and supply in the forestry sector, we are providing technical expertise to private farmers to increase the quality and quantity of trees.

    We have also partnered with various stakeholders, including the business community in restoring and managing urban forest parks. These initiatives shall offset carbon footprints and contribute to environment sustainability and climate change mitigation.

    These programmes have been replicated in public urban green spaces in Nairobi, and is set to be replicated in other counties.” KAM Chairman, Mucai Kunyiha noted that the Plan is a local industry initiative towards restoring and replenishing the environment. “The Forestry Business Sustainable Action Plan is an initiative of uKAMilifu, our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) arm that houses our social impact programmes.

    The plan provides insights on the extent to which the forestry sector strategies and programmes have been implemented, and level of sector-actors collaboration and coordination towards enhancing sustainability of the forestry sector, and areas of improvement.” Mr Kunyiha called for development of policies for sustainable forestry business, saying, “Knowledge management, smart forest approaches, multi-stakeholder engagement, innovation for sustainable use of resources, standardization of timber and wood products and lifting of the ban on logging shall drive sustainable forest business growth, whilst conserving our environment.” Kenya Forest Research Institute Senior Deputy Director for Research and Development, Dr Jane Njuguna, expressed the institute’s commitment to increasing the country’s forest cover, for sustainable economic development. “We have developed and deployed various technologies and innovations to enhance production, processing and distribution of tree seed in the country.

    Most of these are ready to be commercialized by the private sector investors under various investment policy and legislations to cater for SMEs and large corporations to serve various users ranging from large scale to small scale operators. This is particularly crucial as the country’s population continues to increase, thus driving up demand for the forestry business products.” The Forestry Business Sustainability Action Plan for Kenya was commissioned as part of an inquiry into seeking ways to enhance the sustainability of Kenya’s forestry sector through a multi-stakeholder approach.

    It mirrors global and regional best practices, with the main intent of guiding sector interlinking businesses to develop tailored sustainable actions that support the forestry sector in Kenya.

    About Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) KAM is the leading voice of manufacturing and value-add industries in Kenya, since its establishment in 1959.

    The Association is committed to securing the socio-economic well-being of Kenyans, and consequently, alleviate inequality in the community. This is through uKAMilifu, which integrates Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors into the Association’s role as the leading voice of manufacturing and value-add industries in Kenya. uKAMilifu seeks to demonstrate industry’s wider role in complementing Government’s initiatives towards driving development. Over the years, KAM’s work as a dynamic, vibrant and credible voice that unites industrialists, has seen the Association’s Membership base grow to over 1,400 industries cutting across 14 sectors. We remain at the forefront in the development of solutions and reimagining both the current and future manufacturing landscape in Kenya. Our work, geared towards driving the competitiveness and productivity of local industry, endeavours to ensure a dynamic and flourishing manufacturing sector and realize its double-digit contribution to the GDP.

  • We will return your Ksh. 100,000 donation, Catholic church threatens to Hon Simba Arati

    Hon Simba Arati in a past event addressing the people during a campaign in Kisii County

    A Catholic church in Kisii has threatened to return Dagoretti North MP Simba Arati’s donation.

    The MP is said to have stormed out of Nyamagwa Paris after being denied a chance to address the congregation on Sunday.The Sunday service was attended by Pope’s representative to Kenya, Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megan.

    Arati had donated Sh100,000 to the church. A source within the church told The Standard that the leadership had threatened to return the donation as a warning to other politicians who have a habit of politicking at the pulpit.

    “It is unfortunate that some political leaders give donations to the church as a way of wanting to have an audience right inside the church. We need to approach matters of Christianity and church with a lot of care and sobriety.”During the church function, Kisii Catholic Bishop Joseph Mairura warned politicians against politicking inside the church. “We must uphold respect, this is a holy place.”

    Bobasi MP Innocent Obiri, who was the host had been called to the podium to address the congregation and later invite Kiminini MP Chirs Wamalwa, the Chairman of the Catholic MPs Spiritual Support Initiative (CAMPSSI) and Ford Kenya Party leader Moses Wetang’ula to speak.

    However, this did not go down well with Arati, who was not allowed to address the congregation.MPs Nyaribari Masaba Ezekiel Machogu, Shadrack Mose (Kitutu Masaba) and Joseph Majimbo Kalasinga (Kabuchai), among others present at the function, did not have a chance to address the congregation.Arati was forced to walk out of the church. He later addressed his supporters outside the church.

    Obiri said he had been an active member of the church and contributed towards the construction of the new church.

    “I was instructed to allow only two specific members to speak. My colleague, Arati, started protesting why I did not allow him to speak. Police took him out of the church,” he said.

    Obiri alleged that the parish priest did not invite Arati to the church function. “We had more than six MPs present at the event. I don’t know why he felt entitled that he had to speak.”

    In September, Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit had barred politicians from speaking during a church service in Butere, where he presided over the consecration of the first female Bishop of the Anglican Church, Reverend Rose Okeno.

    Politicians in attendance included former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi, Wetang’ula, and Cotu boss Francis Atwoli.“At this time of Covid-19, we want to open up our churches as places for vaccination. Our clergy should be mobilising as many people to come to churches as centres of vaccination because we are about saving lives,” Sapit said.

    Sapit said the church is a place of worship, spiritual nourishment and the sole purpose of gathering on Sundays and any other worship day is to worship God.

    He accused politicians of attacking their opponents on the pulpit, making the church less conducive for spiritual nourishment.

  • Kenya commits to remove biomass fuels by 2028

    Kenya commits to remove biomass fuels by 2028

    Nairobi 29th November 2021:  The government plans to curb Kenya’s strong reliance on solid biomass fuels by the year 2028, especially in rural areas where over 80% of the households depend on firewood and charcoal as their primary sources of cooking fuel.

    To achieve this, the government will collaborate with clean cooking sector stakeholders and support the development of appropriate policy frameworks, increased funding for clean cooking, and development of sustainable markets specifically LPG, electricity, clean biomass solutions, ethanol, and biogas.

    In Kenya, up to 34% percent of wood fuel harvested is unsustainable, contributing to environmental degradation and climate change. Approximately 70% of households in Kenya still use a type of wood-stove as either their primary or secondary cook-stove, with a greater prevalence of 92% in rural areas. This corresponds to 64.7% (equivalent to 8.1 million) of households in Kenya using wood as their primary cooking fuel.

    Speaking during the launch of the clean cooking week 2021 Principal Secretary, ministry of Energy Maj. Gen. (Rtd). Dr. Gordon O. Kihalangwa says, “As a government, we have committed to gradually phase-out of the use of charcoal in urban areas by 2028 and transition all public institutions from use of biomass cooking fuels to higher tier cooking Solutions by 2025. Further, we will accelerate the adoption of and use of clean cooking technologies and fuels to 100 % by 2028.

    Jechoniah Kitala Sustainable Energy Expert and Chairman, Clean Cooking Association of Kenya (CCAK)

    Jechoniah Kitala, chair of, Clean Cooking Association of Kenya has said that there is a need to enhance sector coordination and action both within and outside of government for the country to achieve its goal for universal access to modern clean cooking solutions. “Household energy plays a significant role in facilitating sustainable development due to its nexus nature with other elements of development hence we need to make it an integral part of countries’ policies,” he added. “Clean cooking technologies need attention if the country’s efforts to deal with pollution, reduce disease burden and mitigate adverse effects of climate change are to bear any fruits,” said Kitala.

    The launch of the Clean cooking week 2021 aligns with Kenya’s commitment to achieving universal clean cooking by 2028 that was announced by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Amb. Monica Juma during COP 26 conference in Glasgow Scotland.

    It is estimated that complications from Household Air Pollution (HAP) through inefficient stoves and fuels in claims 21,560 lives annually in Kenya according to a recent study by the  Kenya Cooking Sector. The most affected people are the women and children below the age of 5 who spend most of their time with their mothers.

    GIZ-Endev Component Leader at GTZ – Kenya Anna Ingwe called on the government and the development partners to put more effort into supporting innovation by youth and women. “Kenya’s economy backbone comprises largely of SMEs, therefore, there is a need to be supported as they are expected to play a prominent role in improving the environment and creating job opportunities. “ she added.

    It is estimated that complications from Household Air Pollution (HAP) through inefficient stoves and fuels in claims 21,560 lives annually in Kenya according to a recent study by the  Kenya Cooking Sector. The most affected people are the women and children below the age of 5 who spend most of their time with their mothers. The benefits of the clean cooking sector will cut across health, environmental sustainability, income opportunities, and affordability.

  • Presidential hopeful Hon John Yahya Nene launches 2022 election bid

    Presidential hopeful Hon John Yahya Nene launches 2022 election bid

    Hon John Yahya Nene addressing the press at the Crown Plaza Hotel during the presidential bid launch

    Kenya Presidential Elections hopeful John Yahya Nene on 27 Nov,2021 at a Nairobi Hotel declared his interest to run for the 2022 Kenya presidential elections.

    Mr Yahya Nene is not new to politics having worked as a strategist for various Political outfits and individuals in Kenya to include former UNACTAD -United Nations Agency For Trade and Development boss Ekuru Aukot and the Orange Democratic Movement ODM.

    2022 Presidential hopeful John Yahya Nene addressing members of the fourth estate at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Upper Hill,he dismissed the Deputy Presidents William Ruto’s “bottom up” economic tagline terming it a fallacy.

    He however added that; ” there is only Micro and Macro economics, the bottom up model is only used to confuse the youth and take advantage of their poverty situation.

    Mr Yahya has not declared the party he will ride on to seek election bid ruling out possibilities of working with other presidential hopefuls arguing that he is oil and the other hopefuls are water and as such rebels must fail.

  • Kenya needs Innovative generation come 2030, CS Mucheru

    CS Joe Mucheru at KICC during the launch of the Kenya Vision 2030 Flagship Programmes and Projects Progress Reports and Scorecard

    During the 2030 vision launch The youth of Kenya have been urged to tap into the country’s digitization formula to be able to have a bigger say in the nation’s socio-economic development which everyone is asking for.

    The anticipated clarion call was issued by Cabinet Secretary ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs Joe Mucheru.

    Presiding over the launch of the Kenya Vision 2030 Flagship Programmes and Projects Progress Reports and Scorecard in Nairobi, CS Mucheru said the development blueprint holds a lot for everyone, urging all to be focused on where we as a nation want to go especially during the approach of the critical 2022 elections.

    Saying no one should be left behind, CS Mucheru lauded that Kenya’s technological innovations that have impacted positively on the lives of Kenyans and it should continue to bring in a digitized nation.

    Citing E-citizen, Mpesa, digitization of Land Registry, Digital Migration and Modern Mapping among other innovations, Mucheru said the country’s digital progress was set to make the lives of the citizenry easier by 2030 vision approach.

    ‘’We have over 300 different government services in E-citizen, meaning you can access the services from anywhere and anytime…,” said CS Mucheru.

    “We are serving the same citizens…the aspirations the Vision 2030 holds is all for Kenyans and not individual drivers and institutions.”

    According to the Kenya Vision 2030 management and delivery team, the Report will provide a platform for the youth as the most important resource, to fully embrace innovativeness towards greater economic gains.

    Also present at the launch was Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Chairperson Jane Karuku, Director Genaral Delivery Secreatariat Kenneth Mwige, among other government officials and partners.   

    The government is prepared in terms of network which will be used to relay the election results for the August 2022 polls to ensure that the election is free and fair, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Joe Mucheru has said.

    Mucheru said that we have only 109 polling stations out 51, 000 that don’t have connectivity and there are satellite phones that can be used.

    The CS said that the electoral work is going to be done by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) which is independent but they don’t have their own network neither does the government and they use the likes of Safaricom, Telkom and Airtel.

    Mucheru was speaking at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) during the launch of Kenya Vision 2030 flagship programmes and projects progress report and scorecard.

    “Our work as the government is just coordinating and through the Universal Service Fund (USF) we want to make sure that there is that connectivity that will allow for results to be transmitted because without the transmission and identification we will have a problem,” said Mucheru.

  • Imaginable Future launches 700M in Holistic learning in Africa

    Imaginable Future launches 700M in Holistic learning in Africa

    Global Philanthropic Investment Firm and Its Kenyan Partners Will Focus on Holistic Learning Models and Community Building Initiatives for Young People

    November 24, 2021 (NAIROBI, KENYA): Global Philanthropic Investment Firm and Its Kenyan Partners partners plan to invest 7 million dollars inSub-Saharan Africa to support holistic learning models and community initiatives. The support will also provide youth to pursuediverse learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

    Imaginable Futures will collaborate with stakeholders in Kenya’s education ecosystem to co-create innovative solutions that will support all Kenyan learners’especially adolescent girls and young mothers who are most at risk.

    Imaginable Futures will support initiatives that offer youth flexible learning pathways, support their communities, democratize access to networks that build their social capital, and increase access and affordability to quality child care for mothers. Speaking during the launch of the 2022 Strategy for Sub Saharan Africa Imaginable Futures Principal Investment Officer Sam Mugacha says, “Breaking down barriers that perpetuate inequitable access to learning for youth, including girls and young women, as well as providing access to strong community support and relatable role models is critical for Kenya’s future”. Sam Mugacha further affirmed Imaginable Futures is a commitment to collaborating with all stakeholders to support learning models and initiatives that provide young people with skills, awaken their agency and provide them with the support they need to thrive.

    According to the 2019 Kenya population census by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Young people make up 65% of the populationin Kenya while close to one million Kenyans enter the job market annually. However, less than 400 thousand are absorbed into jobswith the rest joining the job-hunting market.

    This has been blamed on skills mismatch and poor choice of courses.The COVID-19 pandemic has had a seismic impact on youth in Sub-Saharan Africa, from disrupting their learning to eroding their financial securityandtheir physical and mental health.

    Datafrom the United Nations Children Fund estimates that1.8 millionKenyan childrenwho should be in school have either dropped out or have never been in school at all while more than 13,000 teenage girls are forced to stop their education annuallydue toteen pregnancies. Imaginable Futures other partners in Kenya include: African Leadership Group, ALiVE, Andela, Educate!, Dignitas, NewGlobe, Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), Shujaaz Inc., Ubongo,and Usawa Agenda.“Kenyan parents and communities have been worst hit economically, challenging their ability to invest more in education.

    However, we should forge forward unbowed, confident that the existing networks can converge to facilitate an environment where all children and youth are endowed to learn and thrive,” saysDr. Purity Ngina, Senior Researcher at AliVe Imaginable Futures is a global philanthropic investment firm that works with partners across Kenya, South Africa, Brazil,and the United States.In the last 12 years close to 20 African organizations have been supported by Imaginable Futures through equity investments, grants,or project financing.

    The broadening of its strategy is part of its efforts to address systemic barriers that impact learners and their families and perpetuate generational inequities. Globally, Imaginable Futures has invested more than USD240 Million and collaborated with more than 175 partners around the world as part of Omidyar Network and now as an independent entity.

  • Parents at Nyachenge primary in Kisii Demonstrate over porridge.

    Parents at Nyachenge primary in Kisii Demonstrate over porridge.

    While having a peaceful demonstration outside the school compound,a number of parents Said tea break for their children was a good initiative since most of them can’t provide breakfast or lunch for their children.

    Tea break for these children was initiated by a resident who provides them with porridge and bread to keep them in school.
    Mary Nyanchama expressed her discomfort saying she was only able to provide one meal a day and provision of tea break was a big boost for her.

    “Since the initiative at the start of this year,my child has no excuse of boycotting classes,I can go on my day to day Jobs without worrying about their meals,”Said Nyanchama.
    She asked the management should not to turn down this breakfast initiative since it has contributed a number of children to stay at home.

    Gloria Orwoba an initiator and also an aspirant for Bobasi parliamentary seat in this program Said she started this initiative early this year by Providing one cup of Uji and two slices of bread weekly.

    “Am running this initiative in 12 schools within Bobasi constituency for over one year year,”Said Gloria.

    She noted she is currently feeding a population of over 9,000 pupils.The program has increased pupils population in the schools that have it more children have enrolled.

    Since then the program has reduced absenteeism and improved Nutrition of the children.

  • Government Scales Up Relief Food Distribution

    The Government is scaling up relief food distribution for vulnerable people in 23 counties, amid the ravaging drought. Government Spokesperson Col. (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna, says the relief food distribution programme is meant to avert an emergency food situation in the worst affected areas of the country as drought deepens.

    He said the government is on top of the drought situation and making all arrangements to avert humanitarian disaster. The Government in September this year declared the ongoing drought affecting 23 counties a National Disaster after a poor rain season.

    Oguna said besides declaring the drought a National Disaster, the government has set aside Sh2 billion to combat hunger and forestall a humanitarian disaster from unfolding. “The Government is doing its best to mitigate the effects of the drought by mobilizing all the resources at its disposal to help alleviate hunger,” he said.

    Oguna spoke in Silaloni and Chanzou areas of Kinango sub county of Kwale, where he supervised the distribution of 1,200 bags of rice and 2,000 bags of beans to vulnerable households affected by the drought. He was accompanied by Kwale Governor, Salim Mvurya, and Area County Commissioner, Gideon Oyagi.

    The affected sub counties of Kinango and Lunga Lunga are usually the most food-insecure in Kwale due to high levels of poverty. “We are determined to ensure that we continue to meet the urgent food and nutrition needs of almost 2.1 million people across 23 counties who depend on food assistance due to drought,” said Oguna.

    The deteriorating food situation in the region is blamed on prolonged drought that has destroyed crops and affected livestock. Drying carcasses of cows and goats lying on the parched ground carved up by vultures has become a common sight in the most affected localities.

    “Yes, we have seen cattle dying and have seen crops withering, but thank God we have not witnessed hunger related deaths,” said Oguna. At least 100,000 people affected by the drought in the coastal county are set to benefit from the enhanced government relief food Programme.

    The Government Spokesman said the affected residents will receive assorted food stuff as well as monetary funds from the government as long as the current dry spell persists. Oguna said the exercise will also include water distribution using water boozers to the affected areas.

    He also announced that the government has started buying livestock from the drought stricken areas to cushion pastoralists against the effects of the severe drought.

    “We are calling on farmers to embrace the Sh1.5 billion livestock off take Programme and auction their stocks before they die on their own,” he said. However spoke of weak livestock will be bought from farmers for slaughter at the Kenya Meat Commission to boost up the national food reserve.

    The Government Spokesman also revealed plans to upscale the Hunger Safety Net Programme currently in place in the counties of Mandera, Wajir, Turkana, Marsabit. “Vulnerable households in the above counties receive a cash transfer payment of Sh5, 400 every two months, but we have plans to increase the coverage of the same to some of the counties grappling with severe drought like Kwale,” he said.

    He said the goal is to continue to reduce poverty, hunger, and vulnerability in the focus counties, resulting in better and more sustainable safety nets for poor and vulnerable households. Oguna also said the government has set aside Sh500 million to buy 32,000 bales of hay for distribution to farmers in drought-hit regions to prevent cattle deaths.

    He said the bales will help affected farmers sustain their cattle during the difficult dry period. “The supply of hay will have a significant contribution in preventing the deaths of the cattle of the communities who are dependent on them for their survival,” he said.

    Mvurya thanked the National Government for the timely response and distribution of relief food to avert the risk of starvation because of the severe drought. The governor said the interventions in place will restore the livelihoods of the people and prevent them from falling into a downward circle of poverty.

    “The collaboration we have with the National Government in both drought response and resilience building is good and will ensure droughts do not become disasters” said Mvurya.

  • CS Amina disbands FKF, forms caretaker committee to run football

    CS Amina disbands FKF, forms caretaker committee to run football

    Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed speaks during a press conference at Kencom House, Nairobi where she disbanded Football Kenya Federation and formed a caretaker committee on November 11, 2021.

    The committee, which has a six-month mandate, will be chaired by retired Justice Aaron Ringera. The CS, who had on Thursday morning received the audit report on FKF from Sports Registrar Rose Wasike, acted swiftly, naming the caretaker committee.

    She had earlier on in the day snubbed summons from the Senate, where she was set to appear before the Social and Welfare Committee chaired by Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja. Sports CS Mohamed has disbanded Football Kenya Federation and appointed a caretaker committee to run football.

    The 15-member committee, which has a six-month mandate, will be chaired by retired Justice Aaron Ringera. Other members of the committee are General Retired Moses Oyugi, Fatma Adan, Philip Musyimi, Anthony Isayi, Elisha Kiplagat and Hassan Haji.

    Other are Fredrick Tureisa, Mwangi Muthee, Neddy Atieno, Ali Amour, Titus Kasuve, Richard Omwela, Bobby Ogolla and JJ Masiga. The CS, who had on Thursday morning received the audit report on FKF from Sports Registrar Rose Wasike, acted swiftly, naming the caretaker committee.

    She had earlier on in the day snubbed summons from the Senate, where she was set to appear before the Social and Welfare Committee chaired by Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja. The CS said she hoped that the World Governing body, Fifa, would “help the government clean up the mess in football” and not ban the country following her intervention.

    The move comes on a day that the national football team, Harambee Stars, is scheduled to play Uganda Cranes in a 2022 World Cup qualifier at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende from 4pm.