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Kenya: ISK Faults Kericho County Directive to Close Survey Offices
By Mark KamauNairobi — The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has faulted the directive issued by Kericho County earlier this week which delegated all land and mapping duties to the county land administration, leading to closure of the National Survey offices in the region. According to the institution's chairman Abraham Samoei, the directive contradicts land laws and Acts that govern land mapping and surveying in the country.
Kenya: Knec Assures Kenyans 2018 Exams Will Be Credible, Warns of Fake Papers
By Mark KamauNairobi — The Kenya National Examinations Council has cautioned students and parents against been duped into purchasing fake papers for 2018 examinations. The council says preparations for 2018 national examinations are firmly on track while assuring the country of its credibility. In a statement, KNEC acting Chief Executive Officer Mercy Karogo says the council is aware of existence of scrupulous people distributing fake papers but has guaranteed that all loopholes have been sealed.
Kenya: Action to Be Taken Against Drug Peddlers in Schools, CS Education Warns
By Mark KamauNairobi — The Education Ministry has put on notice bar owners and other drug peddlers who operate in school compound environs exposing school going children to drug abuse . Speaking during Kiambu High school prize giving day on Saturday, Education Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed noted that, drug abuse was not only harmful to the children health but also affects their overall class performance. "No drugs should be found or traded anywhere near or within learning institutions.
Kenya: Teachers Shortages Ranked as the Biggest Challenge in Public Schools
By Mark KamauNairobi — According to a survey conducted by Twaweza East Africa, 22 percent of the parents polled ranked teachers shortages as the top challenge arising from making education free. This was followed closely by poor teachers performance and high number of pupils at 20 percent and 16 percent respectively.
Africa: Poor Infrastructure, Political Instability Hinder Cross-Border Africa Trade - CS Munya
By Mark KamauNairobi — Poor infrastructure, political instability and outdated technology have been identified as the major challenges stifling inter-Africa trade. Speaking during the launch of the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative workshop, East African Community and Northern Corridor Development Cabinet Minister Peter Munya notes that African states are underutilizing the vast resources in the continent.
Kenya: Youths Urged to Take Risks to Contribute to Big Four Agenda
By Mark KamauNairobi — Kenya's youthful entrepreneurs have been challenged to have the drive of starting small but with a big vision, if they are to be successful in the entrepreneurship world. According to Joanne Mwangi, the founder of Professional Marketing Services (PMS), many of the Kenyan youths are reluctant in expressing their ideas in the entrepreneurship industry as they hold back waiting for a big break in future.
Kenya: Osumba Encourages Youths to Ignore Setbacks, Apply for Loans
By Mark KamauNairobi — Youths in the country have been encouraged to apply for funds especially from the Youth Enterprise Fund with applicants to the Biashara Fund set to receive funding by July this year. Speaking during a Youth Dialogue Forum in Nairobi, the Chairman, Youth Enterprise Development Fund Ronnie Osumba said that they would stop listing youths who have defaulted to the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) in a bid to encourage youths to take up loans and set up entrepreneurship ventures.
Kenya: South Sudan Students in Kenya Seek Help 'After Receiving Threats'
By Mark KamauNairobi — A section of South Sudan students in Kenya are asking for the Kenyan Government's protection claiming they have received threats from their home government. Ayuel Malek, the leader of South Sudan Students Association in Kenya (SSSAK), says he started receiving threats after an aborted meeting on May 12.
Kenya: Survey Ranks Kisumu Top in Health, Food Security
By Mark KamauNairobi — Kisumu and Mombasa counties have been ranked ahead of Nairobi in service delivery, in a new survey released on Tuesday. The study by Trends Institute for Africa (TIFA) research gave the counties a rating of 56, 53 and 44 per cent respectively on health and food security, based on responses from 500 people per county.
Survey ranks Kisumu top in health, food security » Capital News
, NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 – Kisumu and Mombasa counties have been ranked ahead of Nairobi in service delivery, in a new survey released on Tuesday. The study by Trends Institute for Africa (TIFA) research gave the counties a rating of 56, 53 and 44 per cent respectively on health and food security, based on responses from 500 people per county.
Kenya: County Governments, Health Ministry Sign MOU on Cuban Doctors
By Mark KamauNairobi — The Health Ministry and County Governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cuban doctors, with first batch of 100 specialists contracted by the National Government to help in the fight against malaria and other diseases set to arrive in the country on May 28.
Kenya: Govt Allocates Sh3bn to Research, Innovation in 2018/19 Budget
By Mark KamauNairobi — The Ministry of Education has set aside Sh3 billion in the next financial year in support of science innovation, research and technology in technical institutions as well as in secondary schools.
Govt allocates Sh3bn to research, innovation in 2018/19 budget » Capital News
, NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 – The Ministry of Education has set aside Sh3 billion in the next financial year in support of science innovation, research and technology in technical institutions as well as in secondary schools.
Kenya: Education Ministry Set to Take Up Feeding Program After WFP Exit in June
By Mark KamauNairobi — The Ministry of Education is set to launch National School Meals and Nutritional Strategy for the period between 2017-2022. The launching which is set for Wednesday this week is seen as the Ministry's preparation to take over school feeding programs in Arid and Semi-Arid areas in the country with World Food Program (WFP), who have been sponsors of the program set for exit in June this year.
Kenya: Door to KNUT Headquarters Firmly Shut to Sossion in Defiance of Court
By Mark KamauNairobi — Leadership wrangles within the Kenya National Union of Teachers continued on Monday after embattled Secretary General Wilson Sossion was barred from accessing the union offices. This is despite Sossion having obtained court orders last week allowing him to continue dispersing his duties in his capacity as the union Secretary General.
Kenyans Urged to Continue With Tree Planting
By Mark KamauNairobi — The tree planting campaign launched by the Ministry of Forestry and Environment in March 7 this year has continued to gain momentum with 2,000 tree seedlings planted on Saturday at Michuki Park located alongside Nairobi River.
Kenya: Daystar University Commissions Taskforce Over Varsity Closure
By Mark KamauNairobi — A company that sponsors Daystar University on Wednesday commissioned a three month taskforce to identify issues ailing the university as well finding solutions to the problems. Speaking during the commissioning, the Daystar Company Board Chairman Macmillan Kiiru noted that the decision to form a taskforce was largely informed by the unprecedented events that resulted with the varsity closure earlier this month.
Kenyans Urged to Turn Up at Matiba Funeral Services
By Mark KamauNairobi — Kenyans have been asked to come out in large numbers and attend funeral services for the late Kenneth Matiba. The committee spearheading the burial arrangements for the second announced that there were two public funeral services to be held this week. The first service is set to be held on Wednesday at the All Saints Cathedral followed by another at Ihura Stadium, Murang'a County on Thursday.
Kenya: Norwegian Green Energy Company Opens Offices in Nairobi
By Mark KamauNairobi — Kenya is set to be a major key player in offering green energy solutions in Africa after a Norwegian based energy solutions company opened its continental offices in Nairobi. W.Giertsen Energy Solutions on Thursday opened its regional office in Nairobi meant to serve East Africa and the whole continent at large with an aim of offering sustainable, reliable and eco-friendly energy solutions.
Kenya: FBI Hands Back 25 Year-Old Stolen Artefact to Owner in Kenya
By Mark KamauNairobi — The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Art Crimes Programme on Wednesday handed back a 25-year-old piece of rare art to its owner in Nairobi. The bronze hyena sculpture was stolen in 2013 from the Nicklin family in Nairobi and it was recovered four years later in the United States East Coast. While officiating the hand over, outgoing US ambassador Robert Godec applauded the efforts the bureau made in recovery of the valued cultural artefact.
Kenya: Dons Urge Uhuru to Intervene and End Strike at Universities
By Mark KamauNairobi — The ongoing stalemate between the government and university dons is far from over despite a series of meetings to try to solve the standoff.
Kenya: Additional 500,000 KCSE 2017 Candidates Added to TVET Enrolment
By Mark KamauNairobi — The Ministry of Education has offered reprieve to the more than 500,000 2017 KCSE candidates who missed admission to tertiary institutions by ensuring they are enrolled in post-secondary education programs.
Kenya: Clinical Officers Issue 28-Day Strike Notice
By Mark KamauNairobi — The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers has issued a 28-day strike notice, over that the union says is a Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiation stalemate with the government. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, the union's Secretary General George Kibore said that since they submitted their demands last year, the government has been playing delayed tactics.
My family was killed as I watched, Rwanda genocide victim recalls » Capital News
, NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 10 – On April 6, 1994 an airplane carrying Rwanda’s President Juvénal Habyarimana was shot down with the death of the leader marking 100 unforgettable days in the country that left over 800,000 Tutsis dead. Josephine Murebwayire witnessed it all in a tale that leaves many in tears with the only comfort within her being she lived to tell the sorrows encountered in a way she feels will prevent another ordeal not only in her country, but the world.
Kenya: Nakumatt's Lifestyle Branch Evicted From Hazina Trading Centre
By Mark KamauNairobi — Nakumatt Lifestyle Supermarket was last night forcefully evicted from NSSF owned Hazina Trading Centre and property of an estimated value of Sh200mn was later dumped at the retailer's headquarters. Nakumatt General Manager Tushar Bhatt said the eviction caught them by surprise as there was no prior communication or legal documents served in regard to their eviction. "When I got the report from the security officer I rushed here and we were even denied entry at the premises.
Western Kenya MPs mull single political party » Capital News
, NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Legislators affiliated to the Amani National Congress and Ford Kenya have indicated they are ready to form a new party or join an existing one to ensure Western region unity. This came barely a week after ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi and his Ford Kenya counterpart Moses Wetangula formed a unity pact seen as a strategic move for 2022 politics, a decision viewed to have been reached after Wetangula was ousted as the Senate Minority Leader.
Kenya: Expert Sounds Alarm on Used Cars Impact on Environment
By Mark KamauNairobi — Kenya's policy on second hand vehicles has been faulted and termed hazardous to the environment, with watchdogs calling for a change to the importation policy to curb pollution. According to UNEP, vehicles account for 80 per cent of the carbon emissions and the percentage is due to increase in the importation of second hand cars into the country.
Kenya: Nasa 'Minorities' Threaten to Break Ranks Over Odinga Presumption
By Mark KamauNairobi — Legislators drawn from the National Super Alliance have called for inclusive dialogue, following the meeting between President Uhuru Kenyatta and his political competitor Raila Odinga. This comes a day after Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka revealed that they were seeking for audience with the President together Senator Moses Wetangula and Musalia Mudavadi.
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