Journalists Johnson Mureithi from Kirinyaga (far right) and Macharia Mohammed from Embu (next) present a petition to Embu County Commissioner Jack Obuo after over 40 journalists from the two counties staged a peaceful demonstration to protest against police brutality.
Yesterday, journalists from Embu and Kirinyaga counties joined their counterparts countrywide in holding a peaceful demonstration to protest against police brutality.
Nyeri County Commissioner Pius Murugu has assured journalists in the county of their safety and security during anti-government demonstrations.
Murugu acknowledged the media’s role in keeping the public informed and urged them to ensure proper identification.
He emphasised the importance of wearing vests and displaying tags to distinguish them from protestors and criminal elements disguised as journalists. Murugu also reassured journalists of a cordial working relationship with the security team.
As investigations into the violent anti-government protests in Karatina town continue, Murugu stated that the demonstrations, which left seven people injured, were politically instigated. The main motive is to loot and destroy property and taint the county’s name.
Murugu stated that the main goal of the protests was to loot businesses, and the authorities are focusing on those suspected financiers. The ultimate goal is to arrest those involved and identify the ring leader for action.
Nakuru County has begun drilling a borehole at Ndoswa area in Marioshoni Ward of Molo at a cost of Sh3 million to provide clean and safe water for over 2,000 residents.
The development aims to eliminate the challenges faced by residents who often travel long distances to fetch clean water for domestic use and previously used shallow wells that were likely to be contaminated by pit latrines.
Chief Officer for Water and Sanitation, Engineer Margaret Kinyanjui, stated that the new borehole will not only provide reliable access to clean drinking water but also reduce the burden on communities previously dependent on distant water sources.
Once the project is completed in a week, residents will enjoy a constant supply of clean water free from contamination, allowing them to focus on other economic matters and improve their livelihoods.
Father Peter Kimani, a chaplain for the security forces, has urged Kenyan police to exercise restraint when handling Gen Z youth during protests.
He emphasised that parents have a responsibility to discuss the consequences of their actions with their children.
Kimani also urged Kenyan youths to listen to their parents and elders by not leaving their homes to go and destroy property during protests.
He emphasised that the law should not be used to cause lawlessness and that everyone should be held accountable for their actions.
The prayer service was held for various Kenyan agencies, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Critical Infrastructure Police Unit, Kenya Forest Service, Kenya Wildlife Service, and National Youth Service.
Homa Bay Deputy County Commissioner Charles Mwayaya called for adequate time for the government to address the issues raised by protesters and for the church to advocate for peace in the county.
The government is committed to advancing maritime education and training in the country through the construction of a state-of-the-art Maritime Survival Training and Certification Centre at the Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA).
Professor Kinandu Muragu, Chair of the BMA Board of Directors, announced that the academy is expected to receive an enhanced allocation of Sh574 million, a significant increase from the Sh250 million received in the financial year 2023-2024.
The project, which began on July 1st, 2024, and is set to be completed by December 31st, 2026, is designed to provide students with hands-on, realistic training experiences in areas such as navigation, marine engineering, and vessel management.
The strategic plan, informed by the fourth MTP 2023-2027, the BETA agenda, Kenya Vision 2030, and the guidelines for the preparation of the fifth generation of strategic plans for ministries, departments, agencies, and counties (MDACs), aims to develop MET-relevant infrastructure, land-strengthening legal and partnership frameworks, sustainable revenue streams, competent skills for the maritime industry, and industry- and market-driven curricula.
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