The ICT Authority of Kenya (ICTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to support Kenya’s digital transformation. The MoU aims to help the Kenyan Government achieve the Kenyan Digital Economy Blueprint objectives. Microsoft will engage the National Government, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies through ICTA in a joint working framework, expected to be finalised in February 2024. The MoU will help the Kenyan Government adopt a Cloud-First strategy, transform public service delivery, and improve e-government services.
with disabilities in Isiolo County are urging Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo to improve their living standards by empowering them socially, politically, and economically. County Chairman Abdi Wako criticizes government lack of support, while Ms. Aileen Kajuju offers Sh. 75,000 for their second position.
Machakos County Assembly speaker Anna Kiusya emphasized the need for a gender-responsive budget to support marginalized groups. She pledged to empower youth, women, and disabled individuals, focusing on table banking and merry go rounds. Kiusya, the only female County Assembly speaker, also emphasized the importance of gender inclusivity for boys, urging them to avoid drug and alcohol use and engage in development groups.
The National Assembly Liaison Committee that brings together all Committee Chairpersons yesterday held a meeting in which nembers were briefed on pending business before committees.
The chairprson committee on Members’ Services and Facilities Dr Stephen Karani briefed the committee on status of MPs office block- Bunge Towers.
Karani also took members through the various actions undertaken by the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) to ensure members’ services and facilities are improved.
Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has sought for a Statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism on the harassment and removal of street vendors particularly those with disabilities from the Central Business District (CBD) by the Nairobi City County Government.
The Senator wants the committee to provide a comprehensive data of street vendors with disabilities in all counties, including their locations and a breakdown by gender.
She is seeking an explanation on the rationale behind the harassment and displacement of street vendors with disabilities from their designated business areas to back streets and alleyways by the County Government of Nairobi, clarifying whether adequate notice was given to the vendors and address the possibility of similar removals in other counties.
Further, the committee should indicate the number of public participation sessions conducted involving street vendors with disabilities concerning their removal from the Nairobi CBD, if any, and provide a report on the outcomes of the engagements; as well as clarify the circumstances leading to the intimidation, assault and tear gassing of street vendors with disabilities by county officers, as outlined in their petition submitted to the County Government last week.
Lastly Sen. Asige wants to know the proposed relocation sites for street vendors with disabilities by County Governments country-wide, if any, shedding light on the accessibility and safety features in place at the new locations and the timelines established for this exercise.
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