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  • ‘Formation of political alliances will not make Kenya any better’ says Ruto

    ‘Formation of political alliances will not make Kenya any better’ says Ruto

    Leaders Joining DP Ruto in an Event

    Kenyans are no longer interested in the politics that does not help change their lives for the better, Deputy President William Ruto has said.

    He said people had come to the realisation that changing the Constitution was only aimed at creating positions for a few leaders instead of transforming the country.

    “As a people, the decision has been made. We are going to build an equal-opportunity society through an economic revolution that is anchored on the bottom-up model,” he said.

    In the proposed policy, Dr Ruto explained, millions of jobs would be generated and a conducive business environment created.

    However, he noted that many political figures were not happy that Kenya was about to take off.

    “There are multiple plans to derail it. But they will not succeed. We are building an indomitable alliance of the ordinary people that will propel this grand dream,” added the Deputy President.

    He spoke Thursday when he met religious leaders from Embu County at his Karen residence.

    The Deputy President said it was not going to be business as usual in Kenya.

    “The poor will no longer be misused by the powerful to go up the political ladder,” he argued.

    Dr Ruto insisted that the formation of political alliances will not make Kenya any better.

    “It is not the alliance of the mighty but that of the lowly and the jobless that will create a revolution that will change our country.”MPs present during the meeting were Cecily Mbarire (nominated), John Muchiri (Manyatta), Geoffrey King’ang’I (Mbeere South), Eric Muchangi (Runyenjes), Alice Wahome (Kandara), Jayne Kihara (Naivasha), Rigathi Gachagua (Mathira) and Purity Ngirici (Woman Rep., Kirinyaga).

  • 1,263 test positive as 26 succumb to Covid 19 Pandemic

    1,263 test positive as 26 succumb to Covid 19 Pandemic

    1,263 people have tested positive for Covid-19, from a  sample size of 8,680 tested in the last 24 hours bringing total confirmed positive cases to 225,663.

    The positivity rate  is now 14.6% while cumulative tests  so far conducted are 2,287,443.

    According to a statement by the Ministry of Health, out of the new cases 1,234 are Kenyans while 29 are  foreigners with 640 males and 623 females.

    The youngest is an eight-day-old infant while the oldest is 101 years.

    26 patients have succumbed to the disease, all of being late  deaths reported after conducting facility record audits in the month  of August 2021 pushing the cumulative fatalities to 4,404.

    ´´719 patients have recovered from the disease with 607 from the Home-Based Isolation and Care program while 112 are  from various health facilities countrywide.Total recoveries now  stand at 208,169 of whom 167,484 are from the Home-Based Care and Isolation program, while 40,685 are from various health  facilities.´´ Read the statement.

    A total of 1,982 patients are currently admitted in various health  facilities countrywide, while 9,845 are under the Home-Based  Isolation and Care program.

    146 patients are in the Intensive Care  Unit (ICU), 79 of whom are on ventilatory support and 67 on  supplemental oxygen. No patient is under observation.

    Another 782 patients are separately on supplemental oxygen with  720 of them in general wards and 62 in High Dependency Units  (HDU).

    Vaccination

    As of August 18th, 2021, a total of 2,221,704 vaccines have so far  been administered across the country. Of these, total first doses  are 1,454,102 while second doses are 767,602.

    The uptake of  the second dose among those who received their first dose is at  52.8% with the majority being males at 55% while females are at  45%. Proportion of adults fully vaccinated is 2.8%.

    The uptake of the second dose by Priority Groups is as follows:  Aged 58 years and above 233,005, Others 227,334, Health  Workers 129,202, Teachers 114,705 while Security Officers are  at 63,356.

  • Ombudsman writes to state on mistreatment of Kenyans in Saudi Arabia

    CAJ chairperson Florence Kajuju

    Uproar continues to greet recent revelations of mistreatment of Kenyan migrant workers in Saudi Arabia amid demands for answers from state agencies concerned.

    The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) has weighed into the matter, expressing concern over the plight of Kenyans facing exploitation in the oil-rich Gulf states.

    CAJ chairperson Florence Kajuju wrote to the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Simon Chelugui asking him to clearly indicate his position on the matter and the ‘steps taken if any, or intended actions and time-frames,’

    “Regrettably….distress calls of Kenyan workers in Saudi Arabia have been ignored with fatal consequences,” Kajuju lamented

    In the letter to the CS Thursday, the Ombudsman further indicated that it is in receipt of complaints to the effect that attempts by victims and their families to pursue justice have been frustrated.

    “We look forward to hearing from you with a view to remedy lapses in the administration of migratory labour,” Kajuju told Chelugui.

    And she did not stop there. She further took issue with the National Employment Authority over the presence of rogue recruitment agencies who abandon workers as soon as they arrive in the Middle East.

    In her letter to NEA Director-General, Kajuju wants to know the status of regulation of private employment agencies sending Kenyan workers to Saudi Arabia.

    “Section 8 of the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, 2011 mandates the Commission to look into complaints on maladministration including delay, ineptitude among others,” Kajuju noted in her demand letter.

  • OKA Principals disown reports of 2022 deal with Raila Odinga

    Meeting with President Uhuru Kenyatta

    One Kenya Alliance (OKA) Principals have dismissed media reports that they had agreed to support ODM leader Raila Odinga’s candidature in next year’s presidential election.

    In a statement, OKA Principals Musalia Mudavadi of ANC, Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka, KANU Chairman Gideon Moi, and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetangula cautioned a section of the media against peddling what it termed as falsehoods about their recent meetings with President Uhuru Kenyatta.

    They claimed a local media house had been fabricating stories in favour of one invitee to the meetings who is also a presidential aspirant.

    They said at no time have they ever been summoned to State House, dismissing the news reports as a complete fabrication.

    They clarified that their Wednesday meeting with President Kenyatta in Mombasa was cordial and consultative which deliberated on national matters, in particular, the Covid-19 crisis and not succession politics as reported.

    “We hereby state categorically that our visits to State House aren’t summons to browbeat us into supporting one candidate or the other, as the distorted narratives suggest. These have been very cordial consultative meetings deliberating on national matters”.

    “Indeed, yesterday’s meeting was one such conference where a new Covid-19 surge and containment measures were the subject of extensive discussion. No one asked or even suggested that we support anyone for anything” the leaders added.

    They called for accurate reporting arguing Kenyans deserve factual, verifiable, and balanced reporting of events and not fiction about manufactured events that didn’t take place.

    “Kenyans deserve correct, factual, verifiable, attributable, and balanced reporting of events and not fiction about manufactured events that didn’t take place; sanitized through the veneer of creative realities, deceptive facts, opaque shadowy sources and twisted logic. We call upon news media and especially the print media to remain focused on reporting facts as they are and not what their wishes are,” they pointed out.

  • Ksh 12b Judiciary Performance Improvement Project nears completion

    Chief Justice Martha Koome says the Ksh 12 billion Judiciary Performance Improvement Project (JPIP) initiated in 2014 will come to an end in October.The project funded by the World Bank has played a key role in the transformation of the Judiciary in meeting the aspirations of the public as envisioned in the 2010 Constitution.“It has been the single largest investment in the development budget of the Judiciary.

    To date, the project has disbursed over 84 per cent of the funding with the balance committed in ongoing contracts,” Koome said.The CJ spoke during a meeting with Keith Hansen, the World Bank Country Director for Kenya.

    The project has increased access to justice for Kenyans with construction of 13 new High Courts in Kitui, Chuka, Vihiga, Nyamira, Nanyuki, Isiolo, Kakamega, Nakuru, Kajiado, Siaya, Kapenguria, Maralal and Makueni, a new Court of Appeal in Nakuru as well as eight Magistrates Courts.

    CJ Koome pointed out that the project has improved and enhanced efficient service delivery through effective change management for the entire Judiciary.

    The project supported the first and most comprehensive assessment of the Judiciary’s workload, which helped determined the total caseload in the institution which was previously unknown“The project introduced and entrenched performance management which has enhanced transparency, accountability, and overall service delivery.

    The courts are measured against indicators such as case clearance, backlog reduction and timely delivery of judgements,” CJ Koome said.

  • Government extends nationwide curfew for another 60 days to curb the Situation

    President Uhuru Kenyatta in a past Event

    President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced the extension of the nationwide curfew for another 60 days to mitigate transmission of Covid-19.

    In Public Order No. 5 of 2021 on the Coronavirus Pandemic, the President announced that the dusk to dawn curfew will continue from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am.

    The Head of State noted that the extension of curfew hours was followed upon the advice of the National Security Council and recommendations of the National Emergency Response Committee on Covid-19 in the country.

    Curfew hours in thirteen counties in Nyanza and Western Kenya that were identified as Covid-19 hotspots has been lifted and will now observe the nationwide curfew prescriptions.

    All forms of physical/in-person public gatherings and meetings, including political rallies and campaign meetings for impending by elections have been also suspended with immediate effect for a period of 60 days.

    The President also directed that places of worship shall continue to strictly adhere to the one third rule for in person worship and congregational worship, and protocols on hygiene and social distancing in accordance with the guidelines of the Inter Faith Council.

    The new directives will also see funerals and interment ceremonies be conducted strictly within 96 hours of confirmation of death.

    Operations of bars, restaurants and eateries shall continue as guided by the Ministry of Health guidelines, failure to which appropriate action against management, staff, patrons, and premises shall be taken.

    President Kenyatta directed the National Government Administration Officers to secure compliance of these directives without fail.

    “In enforcing these measures all security sector agencies are directed to ensure that organizers and/or individual leaders, including senior public sector officials and political leaders take personal responsibility and are held to account for any violation of the measures,” said President Kenyatta.

  • One Kenya Alliance to field a presidential candidate for 2022 Elections

    OKA Alliance Coalition

    One Kenya Alliance (OKA) now says it will field a presidential candidate in the forthcoming general elections scheduled for next year.

    This comes after One Kenya Alliance highest organs Tuesday convened at the Great Rift Valley Lodge to deliberate on the numerous reports submitted by its technical team.“As the “GREAT RIFT VALLEY DECLARATION”, we hereby unequivocally state that One Kenya Alliance will field a presidential candidate in next year’s general elections. And the candidate is here,” read a statement from OKA.

    While re-affirming its commitment to building a just, inclusive and prosperous nation, the OKA leaders expressed satisfaction on the progress made saying it was solidly on course.

    The leaders said that OKA was anchored on shared ideals of individual freedom, national unity, equal economic and social opportunities for all.“We recognize that we carry the aspirations of millions of Kenyans who yearn for a responsive and reliable leadership bound by the rule of law,” they said.

    According to the OKA leaders, Tuesday’s gathering will culminate in a collective agreement to roll out an array of joint public engagement activities where they will not only share their agenda of an economic liberation but also demonstrate to Kenyans that they have a unique opportunity to bestow their sovereign power on a responsible and trustworthy leadership.“Therefore, our main vision and mission is to resuscitate Kenya’s economy and hence, we require practical solutions to the economic challenges our people are grappling with,” said OKA Principals.“Empty narratives and sloganeering on economic models are not the antidote to our challenges.”With the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report ruling set for this Friday by the Court of Appeal, the One Kenya Alliance said that they will accept and respect the verdict of the courts irrespective of the outcome.“We wish to restate that our resolve to be the leadership committed to seeing a one united Kenya,” said the leaders.

    The Alliance also called upon President Uhuru Kenyatta to unleash the full wrath of the law on leaders with a strong affinity for plunder of national resources.“More than ever, we stand a chance to strengthen institutions mandated to fight graft through adequate funding and protection against interference.”“Additionally, we must revert to the most fundamental governanceprinciple that must underpin all our economic and social policies: public participation,” read part of the statement.

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  • Nairobi Residence Vandalized with Derogatory Graffiti Directed at Samuel Nyamu

    Nairobi Residence Vandalized with Derogatory Graffiti Directed at Samuel Nyamu

    The tranquil streets of Nairobi’s residential neighborhoods were marred by an appalling act of vandalism as the family home of Nelson Mutugi’s alleged partner, Samuel Nyamu, became the target of derogatory graffiti spray-painted across its walls. The offensive act has ignited shock and condemnation within the community. Samuel Nyamu, purportedly the partner of Nelson Mutugi, a prominent gay activist in Nairobi, was taken aback upon discovering the defacement upon his family’s residence. The graffiti, laden with homophobic connotations, has left Nyamu and his family feeling violated and vulnerable.

    Despite promptly reporting the incident to the authorities, no concrete action has been taken, much to the dismay of the Nyamu family and their supporters.

    Speculation abounds that this lack of response may be linked to Samuel Nyamu’s perceived association with Nelson Mutugi, a figure known for his advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights in Kenya.Nelson Mutugi, a vocal champion of LGBTQ+ rights, has faced both admiration and controversy for his activism, which has shed light on the struggles of the community in Kenyan society.

    The alleged ties between Nyamu and Mutugi have fueled speculation that law enforcement may be hesitant to intervene, fearing potential repercussions or backlash. In a statement to the press, Samuel Nyamu expressed profound disappointment at the authorities’ inaction, stressing the importance of seeking justice and holding perpetrators accountable. “No one should endure such hateful acts,” Nyamu declared, urging for solidarity and support in combating discrimination.

    The incident has sparked renewed discussions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and tolerance in Kenya, prompting calls for greater awareness and acceptance. As investigations into the vandalism persist, the Nyamu family remains steadfast, refusing to succumb to intimidation tactics.

    Efforts to obtain comment from the authorities on the matter have yielded no response thus far. Meanwhile, allies and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community are rallying together, advocating for justice and equality in Nairobi and beyond.