Kenyaleo.co.ke

Category: POPULAR

  • Rotary Club Of Hurlingham And County Govt Of Nakuru Hold Free Medical Camp In Kikopey Gilgil Saturday

    Rotary Club Of Hurlingham And County Govt Of Nakuru Hold Free Medical Camp In Kikopey Gilgil Saturday

    The Rotary Club of Hurlingham will on Saturday, 25 March, 2023, hold a free medical camp in Nakuru county, in conjunction with the County Government of Nakuru, at Kikopey Medical Centre.

    Rotary Club of Hurlingham president, Hilda Gikera says, “We are happy to be back in Kikopey. This is not the first time for Rotary Club of Hurlingham. This time round, we have are focusing on eye health and we will be distributing frames.

     

    Eye diseases are rampant in this part of Nakuru county so we will have specialists for that. We will also have general practitioners and a host of other specialists.

    We are expecting over 600 people and we have worked very well with the Nakuru County Government and the Rotary Club of Gilgil, to arrange this medical outreach. We would like to urge residents of Nakuru County to turn up in large numbers for this free medical camp. It will start at 8 a.m.”

    Rotary Club of Hurlingham has been in existence for 33 years, and is proud to continue being of service to Kenyans. The last medical outreach was in December 2021 and was attended by 600 residents of Kikopey and neighbouring areas.

  • Nyakera’s Farmers party makes a rowback, rejects UDA merger proposal

    Nyakera’s Farmers party makes a rowback, rejects UDA merger proposal

    The Farmers’ party of Kenya has dismissed media reports that they have merged with the UDA party led by President William Ruto.

    About six parties among them the Umoja na Maendeleo Party the Farmers Party, Economic Freedom Party, Chama cha Mashinani, the National Agenda Party, and Chama Cha Kazi were earlier said to have folded and joined UDA Party.

    Speaking to Star, Farmer’s party leader Irungu Nyakera said the Farmers Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) met in Nairobi on Tuesday and reiterated that the party is intact and independent as a legal body.

    Irungu Nyakera, expressed regret that, after meeting the new UDA Secretary General, Cleophas Malala, on February 17, 2023, a misleading media communiqué was sent out saying that the Farmers Party was one of six Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties that had dissolved to join UDA.

    “During the meeting with UDA, our discussions centered on areas of partnerships among Kenya Kwanza parties and not on mergers or dissolution of the partners, indeed, whatever the media reported or was informed of is untrue given that Farmers Party has not deliberated or considered its dissolution and supposed absorption by UDA,” he said.

    Malala has been calling for the folding of parties affiliated with UDA in Kenya Kwanza so that they can join the ruling outfit.

    During a church service on Sunday, March 5, Malala reiterated his call for senior government officials clinging to their parties to dissolve their political outfits and embrace a united front in government.

    “You cannot be in Cabinet and still belong to another political party. That is contempt to our President. All parties in Kenya Kwanza must dissolve, join UDA, and have just one strong party,” Malala pointed out.

    Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula had earlier dismissed calls by United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala to dissolve affiliate parties and merge with UDA.

    Wetangula argued that Kenyans are democratic and that voters should be left to make political choices to ensure the country runs well.

    Earlier, officials from the Amani National Congress (ANC) party also dismissed calls to merge with UDA.

    “We are not going to fold our party. If anything, we are planning to rejuvenate and strengthen our party from the grassroots level. ANC will remain vibrant,” its party leader Issa Timamy said.

    Media reports indicate that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is set to merge with all the parties within the Kenya Kwanza fold to form a big political machine in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

    Moses Kuria’s led Chama cha Kazi was the first to announce they will dissolve and joins the ruling party UDA.

  • LG MEA Introduces an Innovative Lineup of Home Appliances to Enhance Customer’s Daily Living

    LG MEA Introduces an Innovative Lineup of Home Appliances to Enhance Customer’s Daily Living

    ·         A series of revolutionary premium products, these appliances offer timeless design and innovation that bring home convenience and style.

    ·         The showcase event also featured a dedicated area to exhibit their latest products and solutions that introduce a new category of evolving home appliances that are not only functional, but also offer unique upgradability and personalization.

    LG Electronics has unveiled its second-generation LG SIGNATURE home appliance line-up.

    A series of revolutionary premium products, these appliances offer timeless design and innovation that bring home convenience and style.

    The line-up, first unveiled at the LG Showcase MEA 2023 includes the LG SIGNATURE 4-Door French-Door refrigerator with Dual InstaView™, a washer and dryer pair with 7-inch LCD touch panels, Over-the-Range Microwave Oven with smart InstaView™ as well as the double Oven Slide-in Range, automatic time and temperature-setting functionality.

    Giving his remarks on the new appliances, LG Electronics East Africa Managing Director Dong Won Lee said, “Every appliance here targets a certain need from the customer. Not only do we tackle that need, but we also provide our customers with a new and unique experience with our line-up, by introducing revolutionary features to reliable home appliances. With each of these products, our customers can truly enhance their day-to-day living while giving their homes a different look altogether.”

    At the showcase, LG further introduced, for the first time, to over 400 guests the LG refrigerator with MoodUP™ to the region. LG’s MoodUP™ feature is known for its exciting and unique color options, which add a spin to any home kitchen. This time, LG has collaborated with the world-renowned Pantone Color Institute, to add a year of color, Viva Magenta, a strong crimson red.

    The refrigerator comes with LED color-changeable door panels, which can be easily swapped according to the kitchen theme. Owners of the 4-Door French-Door model can mix and match from 23 colors on the top and 19 colors on the bottom panels respectively with more than 190,000 possible color combinations at their disposal. This is all controlled through the intuitive LG ThinQ ® app and without the cost and hassle of having to physically replace any of its exterior elements.

    Also exhibited is the CordZero A9 Kompressor™ with Steam Power Mop. Displayed at CES, LG’s first stick vacuum with a Steam Power Mop nozzle provides wet and steam mopping functionality, while being completely wireless. It also comes with an All-in-One tower, an automated dustbin-emptying system that acts as a space-efficient and fast-charging docking station, features a replaceable dust bag, and an intuitive display that provides real-time status updates. While steam mopping, the mops heat up to 60 degrees Celsius for easy and complete cleaning, while dual sensors protect from overheating. An advanced, automatic water supply system also keeps the mop pads wet during mopping.

    Featuring a bright 27-inch LCD screen with a simple and sophisticated frame, LG Art Cool Gallery Air Conditioner unveiled as part of the new appliances looks more like a framed work of art rather than an advanced LG air conditioner.

    “Not only does it deliver energy-efficient cooling and heating with LG’s DUAL Inverter Compressor™ and 3-way indirect airflow, but it can be customized via the LG ThinQ ® app with a range of static and animated images or favorite family photos to give that personalized look. It provides a more hygienic performance with AI Dry™ and operates at noise levels as low as 20 decibels and closes its ‘hidden’ bottom vane in sleep mode so as not to disturb or disrupt users’ rest”. Said Dong Won Lee.

    LG also takes an interesting spin on washing and drying, showcased with the LG WashTower™ Compact laundry solution. Keeping in mind space efficiency, this home appliance combines both a washer and dryer with an all-in-one control panel and advanced AI in a single, space-efficient unit. The washer offers a generous 13-kilogram capacity and its dryer, a 10-kilogram capacity, and requires less installation space than the average stackable or side-by-side washer and dryer pair of the same laundry capacity.

    It also comes with a flat, unibody design that provides an optimal laundry experience and brings a subtle and minimalist aesthetic. The WashTower™ also uses advanced laundry technologies such as Artificial Intelligence Direct Drive™ (AI DD™) to identify the most suitable washing pattern (drum motions, water temperature and wash cycle time) for each load, reducing fabric damage to help clothing last longer.

    The Smart Pairing™ feature saves users time and hassle by syncing the dryer with the washer; automatically selecting the best drying cycle based on washer load settings, making it an excellent all-around performer.

    Additionally, LG’s range of home appliances includes air purifiers, a line-up LG has actively merged with advanced technologies, the LG PuriCare™ AeroTower™ Air Purifying Fan with its True HEPA and UVnano™ LED, ensures a powerful 3-step Filtration System for a thorough clean of the air at home, capturing 99.97% of fine dust and allergens.

    Meanwhile, the Deodorization filter removes odors and airborne chemicals for easier breathing and a more pleasant indoor environment. It is complemented by the exclusive LG UVnano™ LED Technology that kills 99.9% of bacteria on fan blades. Not only can it adapt to small or large rooms with customized airflow, but it also offers 10 fan speeds with oscillation settings, all controllable from its simple controls on top or through the remote control or LG ThinQ® app.

  • Kenyan Women Call for Unity Amid Political Grandstanding

    Kenyan Women Call for Unity Amid Political Grandstanding

    A section of women leaders and rights organisations have raised their Concern over the ongoing Political grandstanding in the country and the impact it has on vulnerable groups.

    Led by the Women of Kenya under the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) and the Women Mediation Network Kenya they said that It is essential for all stakeholders to put aside their differences and work towards a common goal of building a better country.

    Addressing a press conference Dr Jennifer Riria, the CEO of Echo Network Africa and chairperson of AWLN-Kenya chapter, said that Women, children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly are the most affected by political instability and economic strains. Therefore, it was crucial to ensure that their needs and interests are at the forefront of any political decision making process.

    “Mothers of this country are concerned about the ongoing grandstanding between Government and the Opposition. Ultimately, it is the women, children, persons with disabilities, the elderly and other vulnerable groups that suffer the most. Our economy is already suffering and cannot afford further strains. As women of Kenya, we are calling on Kenyans of goodwill to pull together and not tear the country apart” said Dr Riria.

    She said that they were concerned about the safety and security of Thousands of families most of whom are women and children currently displaced from their homes and camping in tents, especially in the bandit-stricken Counties.

    “Some women are giving birth in the camps and children have stopped going to school. Though welcome, the rains have made a bad situation worse. We urge the Government and other humanitarian agencies to move swiftly and provide decent accommodation, food, medicines, and other critical services to these families and help curb further suffering”

    Dr Riria futher thanked The President for appointing more women into leadership and specifically for appointing young women.

    She however said that Kenya is still lagging far behind other nations in the pursuit for gender equality.

    “As women, we are still waiting to have the constitutional provisions on the ‘Not More than Two-Thirds Gender Rule implemented.”

    She Further, noted that women with disabilities were missing in the list of appointments and implored that the matter be looked upon with urgency.

    “We remind ourselves that a society is judged by the way it treats its most vulnerable. We urge the Government to continue listening to the voices of the Kenyan people and move quickly to address the suffering of the people especially in respect to the rising costs of living.”

    By Dolphin Mige

  • “Maandamano: “This is socio economic terrorism” Trade CAS Nominee Kidero Attacks Raila

    “Maandamano: “This is socio economic terrorism” Trade CAS Nominee Kidero Attacks Raila

    By Steve El Sabai

    “This is socio economic terrorism” ~ Trade and Industrialization Cabinet Administrative Secretary (CAS) Nominee Dr Evans Kidero Speaks out against Azimio la Umoja maandamano.

    Kidero said the Azimio mass protests should be castigated in the strongest possible terms as they crippled the country’s economy.

    Kidero has spoken a day after the Deputy President Righati Gachagua revealed that Kenya lost Ksh2 Billion due to the mass protests that took place on Monday, 20th, 2023.

    Kidero who is a former Nairobi Governor said Kenyans were against the protests as they only took place in two out Kenya’s 47 counties where it only happened in Nairobi and Kisumu.

    “Mass action being organized the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been used to benefit Kenyans but to serve the opposition leader’s selfish interests,” he said.

    He said this is something that the Azimio leader Raila Odinga is used to where first started by terrorizing the late President Daniel Arap Moi in 1999-2000 until the then president accommodated him in the ruling party Kanu.

    “They did the same in 2008 and got a share of the “Nusu Mkate” Grand National coalition government under the then president Mwai Kibaki, they did it in 2018 that led to the handshake between Raila and the then president Uhuru Kenyatta.

    Kidero said all these has never been done to benefit Kenyans but individuals saying such actyions should be condemned in the strongest terms and resisted.

    Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has made a comeback in the political scene following his appointment as the Chief Administrative Secretary in Trade and Industrialization.

    Kidero lost in his political ambition to become the next Homabay Governor to Gladys Wanga has now found a new lease of life to be in the political scene following his appointment.

    The relationship between Kidero and ODM Leader Raila Odinga has been frosty ever since the party chose to give Wanga a direct party ticket to vie in Homabay pushing him to vie as an independent candidate.

    The Former Nairobi Governor has been in the political cold for five years after losing the city county leadership to Mike Sonko.

    Kidero said the people of Nyanza have resolved to work with the government and won’t allow themselves to be isolated from the rest of Kenyans.

    They also pledged to join President Ruto’s political party United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

    “We have chosen UDA because it’s a party that cares for the people unlike ODM which focuses on demonstrations daily,”Kidero said while officially joining the President William Ruto led party.

  • Community engagement toolkit for women’s equal participation in wash launched

    Community engagement toolkit for women’s equal participation in wash launched

    East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has partnered with CARE International in Kenya (CIK) to launch a Community Engagement toolkit for women’s equal participation in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH).

    Women and children are disproportionately impacted by poor management of water systems, which in turn influences women’s and girls’ opportunities to develop, as they often miss out on education, income generating activities, and are further limited in participating in political activities.

    Women have consequently accumulated considerable knowledge about water resources, ranging from quality and reliability to acceptable storage methods. Unfortunately, women are rarely involved in water user associations, public water management bodies, and water committees, thus hindering the success of water management efforts.

    The toolkit will be used by EABL employees as well as their WASH delivery partners working on designing and implementing community WASH programs. It will allow them to integrate this approach to surfacing and addressing social norms as part of future projects and programs.

    It introduces two new measures that include, gender-equal representation on community water committees and holding community dialogues that tackle barriers to women’s equal access to and agency over WASH.

    “At EABL, our target is to reach 50% female beneficiaries in community programs by 2030. We, however, recognize that our commitment to gender-equal representation on committees might confront prevailing social norms and deeply held beliefs around gender roles. It is on this basis that we partnered with CARE to develop this community engagement toolkit to facilitate meaningful conversations around these potential tensions responsibly and without harm,” Jane Karuku, EABL CEO and MD.

    “Water is our most important ingredient. Preserving Water for Life’ is part of our sustainability strategy and outlines how we manage water in our supply chain, operations, and communities, as well as advocate collective action to improve water outcomes. The launch of this toolkit reaffirms our commitment to shift our programs towards gender transformative approaches,” added Ms. Karuku.

    “Gender equality approaches and risk mitigation must become embedded within standardized program design practices for all our community projects. The Community Engagement toolkit has put in place systems and structures that enable gender equity within the communities where EABL operates,” Maureen Miruka, Country Director, Care International Kenya.

    Diageo and CARE share the mutual goal to provide equal access to, and control over, skills and productive resources, by tackling the root causes of gender inequality within communities and building inclusive communities that work for all.

  • Demos and picketing are ideal to keep Government on Check

    Demos and picketing are ideal to keep Government on Check

    Businesslady cum politician Dorcas Wanjiru has supported the ongoing demos that started on Monday this week pressuring the incumbent administration to lower the cost of living.

    Dorcas a renowned leader from Juja okayed the peaceful demos saying it’s a Constitutionally granted right.

    On the competence-based curriculum, Hon Dorcas termed it as a very progressive mode of education that should be embraced by all stakeholders.

    “The CBC is meant to grow and develop competencies in our children..since it’s already a work in progress, I’m urging the government to continue to roll out the new curriculum. There should also be fast-tracked the requisite infrastructure requirements where needed to enable a smooth rollout.”

    Her sentiments come in the wake of Kenyans waiting to see if President William Ruto will keep all the promises he gave to Kenyans during the campaign period.

    Dorcas also called upon this administration to lower the cost of living which is one of the fundamental reasons why the Azimio faction is calling for street protests.

    “the government is on record doubling the Chief Administrative Secretary slots up to fifty. This means the taxpayers will have to fork out those millions to sustain the newly created offices whilst a majority of Kenyans cannot afford a square meal a day.

    During this season, Dorcas, a farmer herself, called upon farmers to diversify and grow crops that can withstand unpredictable rainfall patterns such as millet, cassava, sorghum, and the like.

  • Limuru Caring legislator with a big future

    Limuru Caring legislator with a big future

    We can confidently report that not many Legislators in Kenya and indeed across the region can match the zeal and the strong will with which Limuru member of parliament The Honorable engineer John Kiragu Chege serves his people.

    In a Facebook post, he noted

    “I am aware of the transport inconveniences being faced by drivers along the Kamandura Underpass road stretch in Limuru.

    I raised the concern to the KENHA Director General early this week, and I am glad to report that tonight, the issue shall be resolved and the potholes shall be backfilled with hardcore as a first aid measure — following the assessment of the deplorable condition by the Engineers earlier today.

    As we speak they have delivered the tonnes of Hardcore on site.

    NI KAZI SASA. MUNGU MBELE.”

  • Trademark Africa & Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) , Launch Integrated Information Portal for Women Traders Across East Africa

    By Steve El Sabai

    Trademark Africa (TMA) in partnership with Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) through the support of Global Affairs Canada, has launched an integrated information platform iSOKO. Designed to support women in trade across East Africa access and use vital and simplified information, iSOKO will unlock opportunities for participation, formalization of businesses, and growth in trade value.

    A web and mobile platform for women traders, iSOKO will provide a regional marketplace to buy and sell goods, access vital trade and market information, find business management tools including bookkeeping, access verified service providers, and network opportunities with fellow traders. This innovative tool is part of TradeMark Africa’s Women in Trade program and was co-created and tested with different segments of traders across the region.

    “Having women at the center of how we do development, foreign policy, and trade, is effective, and helps us to meet our development objectives key among them poverty reduction,” said Canadian High Commissioner to Kenya Christopher Thornley. “iSOKO will go a long way in addressing the key market and information gaps that exist for women traders in cross-border trade.”

    The platform, which was unveiled in Nairobi today, will bring together women traders from five countries in the East African Community — Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.

    Dr. Bruno Linyiru, the Secretary for Trade in the State Department for Trade, said the iSOKO portal will have a significant impact on the lives of women traders by increasing their income, improving their bargaining power, and promoting their economic independence. “It is part of our broader efforts to promote gender equality and supports women’s empowerment in all areas of our society.”

    Other speakers included TMA Board Chairman Amb. Erastus Mwencha observed that digital tools are enabling women from the region to overcome multiple trade barriers and access more markets in the continent and beyond. “The global digital trade is estimated at US$ 5.2 trillion, and we want women traders in East Africa to attract a sizeable share of this trade. The platform we are launching today easily enhances market access by electronically connecting traders with their customers. TMA Deputy CEO Allen Asiimwe said the organization had been working with women traders in the region for over a decade. “With trade, women are able to grow their incomes and better their homes, communities, and families.”

    The portal provides free access to women traders who wish to register. This project is expected to go a long way in increasing the trade value and incomes of women traders across the region, especially those engaged in informal trade.

    The occasion was also attended by KNCCI Chamber President Richard Ngatia, who noted the platform is already attracting great use by traders in the country. “Through our County chamber and Women in Business arm we have onboarded 2,650 users onto the platform with information on over 100 commodities uploaded, we expect the numbers to grow significantly after this launch,” said Ngatia.

    The Kenya launch is the first in the region and will be followed in the coming weeks with launches in the other four East African countries targeted in this program

  • Boundary dispute nightmare between Meru and Tharaka counties

    Boundary dispute nightmare between Meru and Tharaka counties

    Meru Leaders during a press conference in Parliament buildings
    Meru Leaders during a press conference in Parliament buildings.

    A rift is ongoing between Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties following a boundary dispute, Meru leaders have asked Interior CS Prof Kithure Kindiki to intervene to end insecurity in the county.

    Speaking during a press conference in parliament buildings, Meru county legislators have echoed their discomfort with the ongoing clashes between the two counties of Tharaka and Meru accusing the CS of failing to end the Killings in Meru.

    Tigania East and Igembe Central constituencies are facing insecurity emanating from cattle rustling and land ownership wrangles along the boundary with Tharaka Nithi.

    Igembe South Member of Parliament, Hon Paul John Muiregi says that the Tharaka community is injuring people through fights, saying that he has been in talks with Interior security boss Hon. Kindiki about the ongoing clashes.
    “He has not taken any action. Kindly, the government, confirm to us what action you have taken to control and contain the situation,” Muiregi says.
    However,  Hon. Paul has lamented that people are in constant fights and clashes delaying the planting process, which he claims will be a dangerous moment for his people.
    Affected constituencies in Meru which Borders Tharaka Nithi are highly affected, Imenti Central constituency, Igembe South Constituency, Tigania West represented by Dr. John Kanyuithia Mutunga, and South Imenti represented by Hon Shadrack Mwiti of Jubilee Party as the leaders have vowed to stop more killings and clashes.
    Hon. Muiregi has advised that the Igembe South community has valid title deeds. He says that under his leadership, he will stand firm to make sure his people are safe.
    ” I will stand firm to ensure my people are safe. The law must be followed, and everyone must stand up to get his/her justice.”
    Further, He has advised that all who have pieces of land in Meru, either from Tharaka, should go on with rightful plans of exercising their rights directing CS Kindiki to listen to their cry to rescue the affected areas and restore peace and unity in the region.
    Hon. Kirima Nguchine claims that Meru Community is being rattled by Tharaka leaders, who he says that they’ve been frequently heard inciting communities leading his people in the Karonga area to build a polytechnic barely 6 kilometers from the boundary.
    Those leaders have confirmed that earlier on, they managed to conduct conversations with the regional commander and came up with reports that they requested the regional commander to produce and table before other leaders.
    Finally, the Ameru community requested the William Ruto administration to take action and restore justice to the Ameru community.