March 17, 2024

CJ Gives Assurance On Judges RecruitmentTeen allegedly rapes woman after buying her alcohol

Chief Justice Martha Koome has assured that the recruitment of all judges will be done by an independent bodies in a fair and transparent manner that will also involve public participation.

In a speech read on her behalf by the Presiding Judge for Environmental and Land Courts Justice Oscar Angote during a Multi-Agency Good Governance Summit held at the Nairobi’s All Saints Cathedral,The CJ said the Judiciary had put up measures in place to make the recruitment process fair and transparent.

The Summit organized by Public Service Governance (PSG) attracted key stakeholders in the justice system including officials from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Director of Criminal Investigations, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission , Police Service among others .

The summit themed ‘Roadmap to Good Governance-Come Let us reason Together’ aims to bring the agencies together to discuss the reforms they are undertaking towards realization of Good Governance multi-agency summit to discuss the road map
to good governance to foster accountability, responsibility and transparency.

She said the Judiciary has taken members of the PSG summit through the reforms that the judiciary has put in place to meet the requirements of Article 10 which requires all state organs to abide by the principal of good governance and value.

Koome announced that the Judiciary performance is conducted annually to monitor the performance of judicial officers in their duties, adding that the Judiciary’s blueprint ensures that the citizenry easily access to justice.

‘The Judiciary resolution is to have a country that is able to run by the rule of law. We will be able to roll the PSG engagement to the county level,’ she stated.

Speaking at the event, PSG Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Esther Waringa said that PSG has embarked on a collective journey towards a future that is characterized by sustainability, progressiveness and realization of the governance solution for the nation under the banner of ‘Come let us reason together’.

She
noted that good governance revolves as a pivot that sustains development, economic stability and a country’s moral standards where education to all, affordable energy for home and business, affordable health care and food surplus, peace and security can only be achieved when the principles of good governances becomes a guiding light in all governance interventions.

Waringa said that United Nations considers good governance to be participatory, consensus oriented, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive, as it stresses the rule of law which should be practiced to make public service excellent.

‘Public service is about serving and ensuring that public service governance gives the people a conducive environment to live in their great country of Kenya,’ She stated.

She said the summit brings the fore gaps that exist in governance structure across multi-sectoral agencies with a view to charting a path to better governance and envision a governance framework that not only serves
the interests of the governance but also lays a substantial foundation for generations to come.

‘PSG is guided by the principles of integrity, inclusivity, responsibility, accountability and the rule of law in navigating the intricate terrain of good governance,’ added the CEO.

Waringa urged the stakeholders to strive in building bridges of understanding and cooperation, and to transcend the boundaries that divide and unite PSG under the common purpose of serving the greater good.

The CEO added that transparency requires leaders to carry out their functions in an open manner in public, an issue she said gives an opportunity to scrutinize leadership decisions and enhance transparency as a check to good governance.

She encourage leaders to be accountable for the decisions they make during governance and also need to communicate within the law in order to safeguards against mal-administration and breach of fundamental rights of the citizens.

Waringa announced that PSG will reward champions of good governanc
e from various sectors in public and private sectors who will demonstrate absolute upholding of the principles of good governance in entirety.

‘PSG is ready to go an extra mile to introduce good governance awards at the end of every year to appreciate heroes of good governance, ‘she disclosed.

The CEO said state officers serving in the Public Service are appointed based on merit and capacity to deliver and are not dependent of the political dynamic of the nation in their development, noting while offering services they must be guided by their ministries policies on public service delivery.

The Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit said that in religion teaching and preaching good governance is a management of resources and people of which it ensures that the outcome of governance is harmony, progress and development.

‘If PSG tampers with good governance, the loss will be enormous,’ he said.

Ole Sapit noted that Kenyans will only prosper when those governing the citizenry and managing reso
urces ensure that there is equity and fairness across every sector.

Source: Kenya News Agency

A 19-year-old allegedly raped a 24-year-old woman after buying her and two other friends alcohol at Omuntele village in the Oshikoto Region.

The Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator in the region, Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo on Sunday said the incident happened on Friday around 20h00.

‘It is alleged that the suspect was with the victim at the Omuntele location together with her two other female friends, then the suspect bought alcohol and they drank together and while drinking, one of the ladies told the victim that the suspect wanted to talk to her,’ reported Ekandjo.

He said that after a short while the victim went to the toilet, and the suspect followed her into the toilet where the victim was rescued by two men who were present there.

‘After that, the suspect, victim, and two female friends went on their way home till they reached the victim’s house and the victim went into the house and collected cooked beans and gave them to the suspect and friends,’ reported Ekandjo.

He sai
d the two friends left but the suspect remained behind, after that he grabbed the victim but she overpowered him and fled and the suspect chased the victim up to the neighbours’ mahangu field.

‘The suspect grabbed her again, stripped off his clothes, and laid her on the ground and the victim screamed for help but nobody came to her rescue and the suspect managed to have sexual intercourse with the victim under coercive circumstances,’ reported Ekandjo.

The victim afterwards ran into the neighbour’s house to report the matter.

It is further alleged that the suspect offered to pay her N.dollars 200 to have sex with her.

It is also alleged that the suspect bit her on the cheek and arm whereby she sustained open wounds.

The suspect was arrested and he will appear before the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court on Monday on a charge of rape and assault as the investigation continues.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

March 17, 2024

Moses ||Garoëb tries to bridge information gap on government assistance programmes

WINDHOEK: In a concerning revelation, the general population in the urban informal settlements is largely unaware of government small business support programmes and training initiatives for young people.

Despite the government’s efforts to roll out various support programmes aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, many people in Windhoek’s informal settlements remain unaware of these opportunities.

The lack of information regarding such initiatives has left aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in these areas at a severe disadvantage.

Although Windhoek informal settlements like Havana and Goreangab have long been hubs for entrepreneurship, certain business activities are oversaturated.

And the lack of information further causes many young people including those who did not do well in school to miss out on training opportunities provided by various government ministries.

To bridge this knowledge gap, on 28 February 2024, Moses ||Garoëb Constituency councillor Stefanus Ndengu with a delegation pai
d a visit to Lucia Iipumbu, the Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, at her office.

On Saturday, Ndengu and members of the constituency development committee held an information-sharing meeting with the business community at the constituency office in Havana.

Ndengu said they sought to provide feedback about the visit to the ministry and share with the community information about government support programmes.

‘We decided to go to the high authorities to get information and bring it to you, to help you improve your business and go into business. We have seen how much you are suffering when it comes to information. You might have registered a business, but you are sitting at home because you do not know which door to turn to or where to start,’ Ndengu said during the well-attended meeting.

The councillor spoke about various support programmes of the industrialisation ministry, such as the equipment aid scheme for small and medium enterprises. Ndengu said his office is going to share information about t
he ministry’s gemstone cutting and polishing training for this year.

Minister Iipumbu recently revealed that about 300 young people between the ages of 18 and 35 have been trained so far under this programme at its centre in Karibib. And that at least 90 per cent of this group have found employment in the diamond polishing and cutting sector.

‘The 2023 cohort has just graduated, and out of 24 graduates, we can report that 22 are about to start their employment within the diamond cutting and polishing sector. We are about to advertise for the 2024 cohort to apply,’ according to the minister.

Also speaking at the meeting, was the youthful councillor for Windhoek West Consituency, Emma Muteka. She called on the youth of Moses ||Garoëb to believe in themselves and take business risks.

‘Information is very important, but the main problem is that the youth want information to come to them. We don’t stand up and go look for information. You can even come to the office and ask the councillor for specific informat
ion. We need to keep motivating young people to start walking toward information,’ Muteka said.

However, efforts to bridge the information gap must include translating information into local languages. ‘That information needs to be translated in the sense that everybody is included and that it is inclusive for everybody to understand,’ said Muteka.

According to entrepreneur Talapombanda Mulunga, the oversaturation of some business activities in informal settlements is due to a lack of information and innovative business practices.

‘Tourism is one of the businesses we can initiate. I used to take foreign tourists to Babylon and Havana and bring them to the Soweto Market and Single Quarters. So this is another business our young people can think of as one way of income generation,’ she said, adding that women can also venture into childcare services.

Councillor Ndengu meanwhile said Minister Iipumbu has agreed to meet with the Moses ||Garoëb Constituency business community next month to provide more informa
tion about the ministry’s support programmes.

He added that he and members of the constituency development committee would be visiting other ministries and government agencies to learn more about government assistance programmes to inform people in his constituency.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

March 17, 2024

Naivasha Hotels Bookings Picks Ahead Of Rally And Easter HolidaysWomen have the responsibility to grab opportunities presented to them: Frederick

Hotel bookings for fans expected at the upcoming World Rally Championships [WRC] in Naivasha has reached fever pitch after accommodation facilities recorded a 90 advance bookings.

The Safari Rally motorsport showpiece which apparently coincides with the Easter season for three years in a row since it was re-introduced has since attracted thousands of revelers and rally enthusiasts who visit the lakeside town to experience the thrill and fun-filled event

The event, now in its fourth-year schedule in the country, has reverted to its traditional Easter holiday and is slated for March 28th -31st in the expansive dry and dusty-riddled parts of Naivasha and Gilgil Sub-Counties.

In the past few weeks, a team from WRC and local safari rally officials have camped at the town to comb final touching around Service Park, rally routes to ensure the revered world known toughest motorsport event lives up to its billing.

According to David Mwangi, Chairman of the Nakuru County Tourism Association, the host hotels and acc
ommodation facilities are ready to welcome their guests with 100,000 rally enthusiasts expected to line up along the main routes for a once-a-year memorable spendthrift moment.

Mwangi said the hospitality facilities in the county are also expecting to enhance their revenue streams from the WRC rally championship’s sh. 7B windfall to the country’s economy.

Mwangi said Naivasha and Gilgil being at the centre of the motorsport event are expected to benefit more with 90 per cent of the facilities recording full bookings thanks to the conjoined rally and Easter holiday celebrations.

Now, local hotels, Bed and Breakfast [BnBs] facilities and camping sites have upped their ante ahead of the event by having a fresh scent of a new paint, well-manicured lawns, freshened up beddings and put their acclaimed cuisines and delicacies in order, ready for their guests.

The local tourism players are taking everything by chance to woo their clients promising top-class dining and accommodation services at a time when Naivash
a has gained traction as a key hospitality destination for both local and international vacationers.

Speaking during the official opening of the magnificent Lemaiyan Suites in Naivasha town, Mwangi said Nakuru County has earned her space as a key destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and exhibition facilities.

‘Nakuru and especially Naivasha have its cake cut from billions of shillings the rally is expected to inject which will not only stimulate the local economy but create hundreds of jobs for deserving youths’, said Mwangi.

On his part, Nakuru Deputy Governor David Kones said the county has assured investors of political goodwill and support by easing processes geared towards speeding up investments.

Kones said the county continues to harness the power of public-private partnerships that are key to positioning the county as a key destination choice with numerous investors already breaking grounds across the county.

The Deputy Governor added that the choice of Naivasha as a host of world ac
claimed WRC Safari rally for the fourth time in a row is a true testament to the resilient and vibrant nature of the local hospitality industry.

In addition, Nakuru County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Tourism and Cooperatives Stephen Kuria said the county continues to establish systems to enhance ease of doing business for both local and international investors.

To this end, Kuria said Nakuru County has harmonized and unified its license systems by establishing a one-stop shop where investors get a single business permit which has eased the roadmap to investments.

In addition, Kuria said the county will soon start the operationalization of the Mai Mahiu Special Economic Zone after the government handed business licenses to six investors to speed up their multi-billion shillings’ investment portfolios.

He exuded confidence that the special economic zone will turn around the fortunes of the county economy, spur growth and create thousands of formal and non-formal job opportunities for the youths.

The Lemaiyan general manager Antony Mwangi said the investment in the hospitality industry seeks to tap into the growing niche in the market seeking cost-friendly accommodation and conference facilities.

The manager said the new facility with over 80 executive rooms and tens of air BnBs has been fully booked thanks to its welcoming allure and world-class cuisine to boot.

The return of the WRC Safari Rally in Kenya in 2021 after a 19-year hiatus has nurtured and positioned the Naivasha tourism and hospitality industry as a key service provider with several facilities on an upward trajectory.

Local leaders have also assured of their engagement with the rally organizers officials to exclusively give job opportunities to local youths who have in the past decried being left out during the three day event in positions such as traffic marshalls, garbage collectors, entertainers, vendors among others.

Beyond the exhilarating vroom of rally cars,, spectators will also have a treat of spicy fish from Lake Naivasha,
friendly roaming wild animals and experience the scenic view of volcanic dormant Mt. Longonot and Hell’s Gate wallows.

Source: Kenya News Agency

||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick said women should understand that they have the responsibility to grab opportunities presented to them to ensure that gender equality continues in the country.

Frederick was speaking at the belated commemoration of International Women’s Day at Aussenkehr on Saturday – the day is commemorated on 08 March each year, this year it was celebrated under the theme ‘Invest in women, accelerate progress’.

‘We do not necessarily need to be pushed by someone else to grab opportunities that are presented to us, you should have the willingness to grab it, because people will not be there forever, let us push ourselves and grab them because you will never know if you can do a certain task until you try it,’ she said.

Frederick urged ministries, agencies and the private sector to ensure that continual capacity building takes place for women, citing that as Namibia is moving towards the fourth industrial revolution which involve technology, women should not be left behind but must be ca
pacitated equally with men.

‘For us to build an equal society, we must start investing more in women’s leadership, health, education and economic development. Women have the ability and capacity, it is not that we do not have these things, we do, we just want equal opportunities to showcase our talent, to help and assist men so that society is not only built by men but both men and women,’ she stressed.

Also speaking at the event Aussenkehr Primary School principal, Susanna Kadhikwa said it is important that women take up responsibility to ensure that they contribute to the achievements of developmental agendas such as Vision 2030.

‘Vision 20230 is around the corner, it is watching us, what did we as women do to implement this sustainable development goal, what do we do when it comes to poverty, zero hunger, providing clean water and sanitation, quality education – are we working towards that vision. If we want our voice to be heard and our cries to be answered, let us invest in one another, only then will
we accelerate progress,’ she said.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

March 17, 2024

Nghitumbwa and Moses shine at Namibia Professional Boxing Awards

WINDHOEK: Namibia’s bantamweight boxer Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa and boxing promoter and trainer Immanuel Moses were on Saturday bestowed with boxing’s top honours at the inaugural Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (NPBWCB) Awards.

The awards saw the who’s who in the sport of boxing gather in one place to celebrate their achievements.

Nghitumbwa from the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy outclassed his fellow boxers to win the Boxer of the Year award as well as Knockout of the Year.

And Moses, the founder of AC Boxing was awarded as Promoter and Trainer of the Year.

Both walked away with N.dollars 40 000 each.

Addressing the audience and boxers who attended the glamorous black tie event, chairperson of the NPBWCB Magreth Mengo said despite this being the first award event, they are looking at building a culture.

‘Sport is one way to teach young people discipline. It has the power to build comradeship. The awards celebrate the power and journey that boxers, trainers and s
ponsors have walked to put the sport in the limelight,’ she said.

Tim Ekandjo, Chief Human Capital, Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer at Mobile Telecommunications Limited said more needs to be done to support promoters as boxing is an expensive sport.

‘These boxers whenever they step in the ring, they’re promoting our country. I hope there is going to be unity in boxing after the awards. And we should not worry much about who should have been nominated or not, we should look at this as an encouragement and motivation for boxers to work hard so that next year they are nominated,’ said Ekandjo.

Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero spoke on the same occasion and said she was happy to see the board starting something for professional boxing.

‘Boxing is more than just punching, it’s a legacy that is passed through generations. The awards are more than just a celebration but a catalyst that shows growth as well as avail sponsorship opportunities,’ said Tjongarero while adding th
at the award embodies the unwavering support of the third Namibian President Hage Geingob’s famous quote that no one should feel left out.

On the night of lights, cameras and glamour, Namibia’s legendary boxer Harry Simon received the chairperson’s award which came with a prize of N.dollars 30 000.

Namibian Broadcasting Corporation reporter Kavii Zemburuka won the Digital Reporter award and The Namibian newspaper journalist Helge Schutz won the Print Media award – each came with a prize of N.dollars 10 000.

The Ring Official of the Year award went to Fillemon Mweya who also scooped N.dollars 10 000. The awards had a special recognition for Paulus Ambunda, Anita Tjombe, Julius Indongo, Nestor Tobias and Paulus Moses who each walked away with N.dollars 5 000 for their contributions to boxing.

The Fight of the Year award went to Alfeus ‘Mosquito’ Shaanika who was rewarded with N.dollars 10 000 while the Prospect of the Year award which came with N.dollars 10 000 was awarded to Flame Nangolo.

Former boxers a
nd officials acknowledged with certificates are Joseph Hilongwa, Sacky Shikukutu, Abmerk Shindjuu, Paulus Ali Nuumbembe, Paulus Moses, Jason Naule, Harry Simon, Japhet Uutoni, Joe Archer, Siegfried Kaperu, Joe Murangi, Paulus Kapia, Hiskia Swartz, Tyson Uushona, Tommy Hango, Gottlieb Ndokosho, Johannes Mwetupunga, Paulus Ambunda, and Frans ‘Rambo’ Hantindi.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

March 17, 2024

Naivasha Hotels Bookings Picks Ahead Of Rally And Easter Holidays

Hotel bookings for fans expected at the upcoming World Rally Championships [WRC] in Naivasha has reached fever pitch after accommodation facilities recorded a 90 advance bookings.

Mwangi said the hospitality facilities in the county are also expecting to enhance their revenue streams from the WRC rally championship’s sh. 7B windfall to the country’s economy.

On his part, Nakuru Deputy Governor David Kones said the county has assured investors of political goodwill and support by easing processes geared towards speeding up investments.

He exuded confidence that the special economic zone will turn around the fortunes of the county economy, spur growth and create thousands of formal and non-formal job opportunities for the youths.

The manager said the new facility with over 80 executive rooms and tens of air BnBs has been fully booked thanks to its welcoming allure and world-class cuisine to boot.

Source: Kenya News Agency

March 17, 2024

DCC Promises To Tame Moral Decadence In Secondary Schools

Mvita Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Ronald Mwiwawi has beseeched parents not to abandon their parental responsibility lest they destroy their children’s lives.

Speaking at the Ronald Ngala School ground when Mvita MP Mohamed Machele issued cheques amounting to K Sh44 million for the education at least 5000 needy students, The DCC said indiscipline among students was worrying and asked parent to nip the vice before it went out of hand.

He however was optimistic that rate of juvenile-related crimes had gone down in the years 2021 and 2022 as evidenced by the improvement of KCSE performance in last year’s results but challenged parents not to let their guard..

‘This year, new problems has emerged because we accept learners from other constituencies, especially Likoni and Kisauni where moral decency was rife,’ he said, promising to visit Serani, Sacred Heart, and Mvita Boys Secondary schools to read the riot act on learners with indiscipline cases.

At the Likoni crossing channel, he stated, ther
e is a tendency by learners after school to fight without a valid reason ditto at Nyali Bridge. He laid the blame on parents for their children’s behaviours.

The DCC revealed that learners want to turn the Mama Ngina Waterfront into a bawdy house. He noted that both boys and girls carry home clothes in their school bags and later loiter at the waterfront at 8 PM

He urged parents to ensure their children arrive early unless they have remedial classes after discussion with teachers. ‘If a child left school at 5 PM what is he doing at Mama Ngina,’ he asked.

He said some students are bhang addicts in the purview of their parents. ‘As a parent, you will suffer the consequences. Instead of raising criminals, I urge you to raise morally upright children who will assist us in future.’

The DCC calls for collaboration between parents and the security apparatus to tame the unbecoming behaviours. Parents were challenged to monitor their children’s behaviours to improve school performance.

Mvita MP Mohamed Machele ab
solved the constituency children from blame saying 40 per cent of students in the constituency schools are from the neighbouring constituencies and the fist fights are a result of grudges from their localities.

‘We are being branded as criminals yet it is not our children,’ he said.

Machele said plans are at an advanced stage to turn Mama Ngina Secondary School which was moved to Shimo la Tewa into a TVET to impart skills to 70 per cent of form four leavers from the constituency who fail to attain University minimum entry grade.

The legislator challenged parents to motivate their children to work hard in their academics. He further told parents to be responsible despite the tough economic time and not to over-depend on politicians for all their children’s needs like school fare and uniforms.

‘Let carry our responsibilities, when you want a politician from his meagre salary to do all the responsibility it will force him to be corrupt to satisfy the constituents’ demands,’ he said.

Source: Kenya News Agen
cy