The Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy has launched the Ajira Digital Training Program in Mandera County, aiming to equip local youth with digital literacy skills and online income-earning tools. The initiative aims to deter youth from a dependency culture and encourages them to avoid harmful behaviours.
The program, conducted in partnership with the Mandera County Government, will train nearly 1,000 young people over the next five days. The county government is committed to ensuring all youth are equipped with essential ICT and digital skills and plans to establish innovation hubs across the county to further empower young people. The Ajira Digital Program also includes education on identifying legitimate online opportunities and avoiding scams, ensuring participants protect their intellectual property and maximise their potential.
Nyandarua County Assembly has approved a County Bursary Fund Amendment Bill (2024) to ensure all learners with disabilities in the county receive a share of the fund.
The bill was prompted by a motion sponsored by Ms. Joyce Munyua, a representative of PWD interests in the House, which urged the Committee on Education, Children, Gender Affairs, Culture, and Social Services to consider an amendment to the Nyandarua County Bursary Fund Act, 2019. The amendment mandates the fund administrator to ensure there is a fund earmarked for affirmative action for persons living with disabilities, thereby ensuring equal access to education. The proposal also includes a new subsection 2d in Section 17 of the principle Act, which protects learners who are awarded full or partial scholarships and then withdraw without justifiable reasons. The proposal aims to emphasise the principles envisioned by Section 22 of the principle Act, including openness, accessibility, and transparency.
Juja level 4 hospital, a 200-bed facility, is now 80 per cent complete. The facility will serve approximately 500,000 peope from the area and neigbouring counties. The facility will offer a full spectrum of services, including outpatient care, inpatient accommodations, radiology, maternity, laboratory, and theatre services. The facility is expected to reduce the strain on Gatundu and Thika Level 5 hospitals, which have been overwhelmed by patients from Juja. The construction of a Level 3 hospital in Theta Ward and the expansion of Juja Farm hospitals are also underway. The facility is also expected to serve as a training centre for medical professionals, improving the overall quality of healthcare in the county.
The National Chairperson of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), who is also Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, says the ODM came in handy when the government was facing tough Gen Z protests that threatened national stability. Wanga noted that ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga agreed to President William Ruto’s request to form a broad-based government characterised by an all-inclusive cabinet, a move which saw relative peace resume in the country.
Prices of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene remain unchanged in the latest EPRA price review; to retail at Ksh188.84, Ksh171.60 and Ksh161.75 respectively in Nairobi.
Parliament approved the appointment of Patrick Amoth as Director General for Health. This comes after serving in an acting capacity for five years; he has been in the role since 2019 following the exit of Former DG Dr John Masasabi.
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