Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua yesterday received new members led by former Cabinet Secretary and Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau.
AHF Kenya was on Tuesday honored to host Meri Martin, Director of Global Financial Operations, and Will Medina, Senior Global Operations Manager, ahead of the upcoming Finance and Operations Retreat in Kenya. They were warmly received by AHF’s Director of Finance; Africa Bureau, Leonard Chira, and Country Program Director, Dr. Samuel Kinyanjui, before embarking on a meaningful field visit to AHF Mathare Clinic along Juja road and U-Tena, a community-based organization proudly supported by AHF Kenya.
During their stop in Mathare, they enjoyed a warm, nutritious cup of porridge; a simple yet impactful experience made possible through the organisation’s Food for Health Program, which ensures its clients receive essential nutritional support alongside medical care.
Nairobi politician and businessman Dennis Waweru has strongly condemns the use of goons to terrorize residents.He emphasizes that the safety and dignity of every person, whether living or visiting the capital city must never be compromised, especially by those entrusted with leadership. Waweru noted that the deployment of hired thugs to instil fear and disrupt daily life is not only shameful but also a criminal act. He called out Governor Sakaja Johnson for what he describes as deliberate negligence and orchestrated violence saying, instead of fulfilling his constitutional mandate to protect and serve all Nairobians, he has allowed and even facilitated chaos on the streets of the capital. Waweru urged all leaders of goodwill to rise against the culture of intimidation, noting that the country’s top town deserves leadership that is accountable, transparent, and people-centered.
The State Department for Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has called on county governments to embed HIV prevention strategies within their healthcare services, citing the urgent need to reduce rising infection rates among young people. He highlighted that nearly 6,000 new HIV infections were recorded among individuals aged 15 to 24, describing the trend as deeply troubling. Dr. Oluga emphasized that the Ministry of Health has established a coordinated prevention mechanism at the county level, involving surveillance officers and community health promoters. He attributed the high infection rate among teens to gaps in both education and enforcement, underscoring the need for comprehensive strategies to protect vulnerable age groups. The PS made the remarks while officiating the opening of the Joint Annual Program Review Workshop on the Syndemic Strategic Framework, convened by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) in Naivasha.
Partnerships with the private sector will be critical in unlocking new investments and delivering lasting impact to communities across Kenya. The Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Mr. Julius Korir, together with Technical Experts yesterday reviewed the progress of ongoing Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects in the sector. Currently, six key projects are at various stages of processing through the PPP Committee of the National Treasury, signaling strong momentum in leveraging alternative financing models to boost service delivery. The Ministry is committed to fast-tracking these projects as part of its broader strategy to tap into innovative and sustainable financing mechanisms with the goal of achieving universal access to water and safely managed sanitation by 2030.
Forestry Principal Secretary Mr. Gitonga Mugambi yesterday held a strategic meeting with representatives from Safaricom Foundation Group led by Ms. Karen Basiye at the Ministry’s headquarters. The discussions focused on the 4.3 Km fencing of City Park to address issues of insecurity and illegal activities within the park. The project, supported by Safaricom Foundation, aims to transform the park into a beautiful and iconic space with internal walkways, water features and the restoration of key structures within the park in support of the 15 billion trees growing programme.
The PS was joined at the meeting by Forest Development Secretary Mr. George Tarus and Dr. Margaret Kaigongi.
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