Category: General

The Jubilee Party has accused the Government of trying to subvert the will of the people by pushing constitutional amendments through the backdoor.

Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni said the current regime was keen on pushing amendments that require a referendum through parliament that was against the law.

‘ We must say no to mutilation of the constitution, by a determined executive,’ he said.

Speaking in Embu on Saturday during the election of party grassroot leaders, Kioni said the opposition will stand firm in protest of such ‘dictatorial’ tendencies.

Other leaders who spoke during the event said the region despite overwhelmingly voting for the KK government got a raw deal as no meaningful projects had been initiated so far.

During the elections, Nominated MCA Agnes Wanjiru and John Kathangu were elected as branch Chair and Secretary General respectively.
Source: Kenya News Agency

Mandera County government has received 180 tonnes of essential drugs with a total value of Sh200 million from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).

The consignment, comprising various essential drugs, was delivered to the county government as part of a medical supplies’ consignment.

Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kenya Red Cross made a donation of drugs and other medical items valued at Sh78 million.

Mohamed Ali, the County Executive Committee (CEC) for Health in Mandera, Sunday officially announced the delivery of the medical supplies.

He said, ‘Mandera County remains committed to prioritizing the health and well-being of its residents through the efficient distribution of essential medical resources.’

Expressing gratitude, the CEC lauded all stakeholders involved and emphasized the county’s commitment to ensuring continuous and uninterrupted healthcare services for the community.

Mr. Ali said, ‘Priority in the distribution of drugs will be given to the remotest heal
th facilities in Banisa, Mandera North, Mandera South, Mandera East, and Kutulo sub-counties.’.

The county’s Health Boss also issued a warning against fraudulent activities and urged hospital administrators to exercise caution and use the drugs for their intended purposes.

The delivered supplies are designated for distribution to 102 health facilities across Mandera County.
Source: Kenya News Agency

Eastern Regional Coordinator Mr. Paul Rotich has assured wananchi of adequate security as they go about their businesses over the Christmas and New Year festivities.

Mr. Rotich said that all security loopholes in the counties have been addressed, and organized operations will be ongoing in all parts of the region to ensure there are no ugly incidents over the holiday.

He said that the government had recalled all the security officers who were on leave and those who had off-duty breaks to deal with security during the festivities.

Mr. Rotich said the government was dealing with the cattle rustling in the region and urged the herdsmen who withheld illegal firearms to surrender them before they were confronted by the law enforcers.

He said livestock theft along the Meru and Isiolo borders must stop and asked the elders to collaborate with the government security personnel so as to bring the vice to an end, pointing out that the criminals are well known to the members of the community.

He said the police of
ficers will be expected to not only recover stolen livestock but also have to produce the suspected criminals for the crime with their firearms as well.

Mr. Rotich who spoke to KNA, said that both the county and regional security teams would be proactive, and two vehicles would be on standby to ensure swift responses to any reported incident.

He urged chiefs, their assistants, and Nyumba Kumi elders to report all incidents to security officers, involve the National Police Reserves (NPRs) in recovering animals that have been brought to their localities after raids, and also work as a team in tracking down the stolen animals’ footprints.

The regional boss directed police station commanders and chiefs to be vigilant and urged them to arrest elders and local leaders who sided with and protected crime suspects in their areas of jurisdiction.
Source: Kenya News Agency

Athiriver Member of County Assembly Jeremiah Kaloi has asked partners and organizations to support children’s homes because there are bright and focused children in those homes who need support to excel.

Kaloi who was speaking at the Bondeni Children’s home and rescue center in Athiriver, Machakos County, as he shared food items with the children, said there are many factories and companies in Athiriver and they need to all join hands to support the children homes.

Bondeni Children’s Home and Rescue Center started in 2014 as a feeding program for street children and orphans in Bondeni slums of Athiriver, with the aim of rehabilitating and enrolling them back to school.

Bondeni Children’s home has now transitioned to one of the best children’s homes and rescue centers in Machakos County, and their aim is to improve the lives of orphans and vulnerable children.

Kaloi who sang and danced with the orphans in Bondeni assured them of his fatherly love, adding that they can trust and confide in.

He added that
the rescue centre had a student who sat for Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and scored 373 marks, which was a great performance for the student despite the challenges.

‘There is a student here who scored 373 marks, which shows that we have bright students at the rescue center who, if well mentored, will contribute to the development of society,’ he said.

The MC said orphans in children’s homes and rescue centres should be given priority in issuance of bursaries to help them access education.

He pleaded with well-wishers to come out and offer their support to the children’s homes in Athiriver and Machakos County so that they could change their lives and alleviate poverty.
Source: Kenya News Agency

Eastern Regional Commissioner Paul Rotich has called for collaboration between the public and security agencies to ensure safety during the festive season.

He said it was this partnership in exposing and reporting crimes that will essentially see to it that the region and the whole country at large have incident-free festivities.

Speaking from his office in Embu, the RC called on everybody to play his/her part well in maintaining law and order, as security begins with an individual.

Consequently, he reported that they had deployed adequate multi-agency teams across the region and called on members of the public to cooperate with them to maintain security throughout the season.

In traffic management, the regional boss called for consistency in obeying traffic rules by motorists to avoid accidents.

‘It is not solely the role of security officers to make sure we have no accidents on the roads, but a collective effort from everybody,’ he said.

He reported that all law enforcement officers who were on leave
had been recalled to beef up security across the region in a bid to ensure public safety was maintained.
Source: Kenya News Agency

Addis Ababa: Prosperity Party (PP) vowed to further intensify its ongoing effective leadership role by utilizing the country’s capabilities to uplift the betterment of Ethiopia’s future in all aspects, Vice President of the party, Adem Farah underscored.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the Chebera Churchura Elephant Paw Lodge, a key project under the “Dine for Ethiopia” initiative, showcasing the potential of mobilizing citizen investment for development.

The newly inaugurated lodge is a testament to “Dine for the Nation” success and highlights the ruling party’s commitment to strengthen leadership in resource utilization for Ethiopia’s transformation.

Addressing at the inaugural ceremony, PP Vice President acknowledged Ethiopia’s rich resource endowment while identifying leadership gaps in converting potential into tangible progress.

He emphasized the need for strong leadership that effectively identifies and utilizes untapped resources while ensuring benefits reach the people.

Conflict
-induced political instability encountered due to inability to reach on consensus on fundamental issues and law capacity for innovative problem-solving, were cited as hindering factors to properly tap the existing natural resources.

For this, Adem pointed out, the major reason for the lack of leadership is to ensure the benefit of the people by identifying the untapped potentials in every area properly and turning them into concrete resources.

Adem asserted that the party, guided by the premier’s vision, is actively pursuing impactful development projects across the nation.

He cited the Elephant Paw Lodge as a prime example, demonstrating responsible utilization of natural resources for national prosperity.

On the other hand, Adem noted, vigorous efforts are underway to build lasting peace and harness national potential, particularly through the ongoing national dialogue aimed at resolving differences and forging consensus.

He underscored that the projects being built are powerful embodiments of effectiv
e leadership and resource management, setting standards for timely and high-quality execution.

Moreover, Adem highlighted the crucial role played by the people in these achievements, pledging the party’s continued commitment to engaging the people at all levels for the nation’s prosperity.

Prosperity Party reaffirms its dedication to amplifying its leadership role, utilizing Ethiopia’s capabilities to drive transformative change and usher in a brighter future for all, Adem concluded.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency