Month: April 2023

Women Urged To Embrace Affirmative Action Funds

By Antony Mwangi Worth Noting: • On her part, Laikipia women’s Representative Jane Kagiri who was also present said that she would wish the government to continue supporting Laikipia women’s groups saying that the region for long has been neglected and especially on matters of women since many communities around Laikipia are patriarchal. • She promised to continue supporting the women’s group and give all women’s groups money from National Affirmative Action Funds (NGAAF). Women from the pastoral communities have been urged to embrace women empowerment funds offered by the government in a bid to improve their economic status. Speaking in Rumuruti stadium in Laikipia County, Prime Cabinet Secretary’s spouse, Tessie Musalia asked women to take advantage of the already existing affirmative action funds like Uwezo fund and Women Enterprise Fund to borrow and invest in income-earning activities. She donated sewing machines, beadwork equipment, computers, and beauty and salon equipment to the Baraka women’s group. Ms Musalia added that it is important for the communities to equally empower young men in equal measures like women. She regretted that many young men have gone into alcoholism and drug abuse. On her part, Laikipia women’s Representative Jane Kagiri who was also present said that she would wish the government to continue supporting Laikipia women’s groups saying that the region for long has been neglected and especially on matters of women since many communities around Laikipia are patriarchal. She promised to continue supporting the women’s group and give all women’s groups money from National Affirmative Action Funds (NGAAF). Principal Secretary for Gender Madam Veronica Nduva whose speech was read by John Ndonji, the Assistant Director for Gender said that she was happy to see that women from marginalized groups have partnered and started economic empowering projects. She asked women to maximize their participation in key sectors of the economy. “The government is committed to empowering women by giving 50 percent of hustler funds to women, NGAAF funds, women enterprise funds and 30 percent access to government procurement,” read part of her speech. Being a board member of Ushanga Kenya Initiative, Ndonji urged the members to work with Ushanga Kenya Initiative and patent their ushanga brands. Spouse to Laikipa Governor Grace Irungu appreciated the role of women in the society and encouraged more women to indulge in economically empowering ventures. She also lobbied for more relief food to be given to the region while at the same time calling on the government to allow the shamba system to be adopted to encourage more food production in the region. Baraka Women Centre was celebrating 10 years. They have trained women on dressmaking, beadwork, beauty, and computer classes among others to enable women get skills to be entrepreneurs. The group has also partnered with a drug rehabilitation center that has saved over 3000 youths from drug addiction. Tessie Musalia donated foodstuff which had been given by well-wishers including the Ahadi Kenya Trust CEO Stanley Kamau.

Women Urged To Embrace Affirmative Action Funds

The Mt Kenya Times 24 April 2023

By Antony Mwangi Worth Noting: On her part, Laikipia women’s Representative Jane Kagiri who was also present...

Losing My Father; Finding Strength In God… Njonjo Mue

Njonjo Mue

Losing My Father; Finding Strength In God…

The Mt Kenya Times 24 April 2023

By Njonjo Mue Worth Noting: We spoke for a few more minutes as she tried to explain...

It Is Time To Make Mental Health A Priority, Urges Psychiatrists A section of Medical practitioners in Murang’a County

A section of Medical practitioners in Murang’a County

It Is Time To Make Mental Health A Priority, Urges Psychiatrists

The Mt Kenya Times 24 April 2023

By Anita Omwenga Worth Noting: Mburu noted that it’s paramount that people look out for signs and...

Let Us Unreservedly Support The Government To Deliver – Mudavadi Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and President William Ruto at dedication of Friends Quakers Church Donholm in Nairobi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and President William Ruto at dedication of Friends Quakers Church Donholm in Nairobi

Let Us Unreservedly Support The Government To Deliver – Mudavadi

The Mt Kenya Times 24 April 2023

By Michael Kimengtich Worth Noting: Mudavadi noted that the agenda for Kenya Kwanza as envisioned in its...

Gov’t To Equip Students In TVET Institutions With Skills To Meet Socio-Economic Goals TVET

TVET

Gov’t To Equip Students In TVET Institutions With Skills To Meet Socio-Economic Goals

The Mt Kenya Times 24 April 2023

By Patrick Nyakundi Worth Noting: At the same time, she said that there was a need to...

Gov’t To Borrow Depending On Repayment Ability Under New Finance Law Proposals Chair of the National Taskforce of the Public Finance Management Act (PFM) 2012 amendments and Head of Resource Mobilisation Department at the National Treasury Michael Kahiti

Chair of the National Taskforce of the Public Finance Management Act (PFM) 2012 amendments and Head of Resource Mobilisation Department at the National Treasury Michael Kahiti

Gov’t To Borrow Depending On Repayment Ability Under New Finance Law Proposals

The Mt Kenya Times 24 April 2023

By Roselyne Kavoo The government intends to change the Finance Law to allow the country to borrow...

Conservation Of River Chania Riparian Land Underway Thika residents planting trees

Thika residents planting trees

Conservation Of River Chania Riparian Land Underway

The Mt Kenya Times 24 April 2023

By Hellen Lunalo Worth Noting: “We have experienced serious drought in the area and water levels in...

Gov’t Launches Curriculum On Preventing Violent Extremism Among Children CS Florence Bore

CS Florence Bore

Gov’t Launches Curriculum On Preventing Violent Extremism Among Children

The Mt Kenya Times 24 April 2023

By Joseph Ng’ang’a Worth Noting: “The launch of the new curriculum will not only equip the children...

Family Lives In Trauma After Hospital Detains Body Over Sh1 Million Bill David Kimondo

David Kimondo

Family Lives In Trauma After Hospital Detains Body Over Sh1 Million Bill

The Mt Kenya Times 24 April 2023

By Rodgers Wagura Worth Noting: Although he had an NHIF card, the bill accumulated much with time....

Address The Emotive Land Question Soberly And With Caution Land

Land

Address The Emotive Land Question Soberly And With Caution

The Mt Kenya Times 24 April 2023

By: Joseph Mutua Ndonga Worth Noting: The Mau Mau freedom fighters also suffered the same fate. This...