The Hotel Owners Association in Nakuru County has held a meeting with Deputy Governor David Kones to address challenges in the hospitality industry.
Key issues include increased water supply, settling Pending Bills, and enhancing security measures. The meeting also discussed infrastructure development, including the completion of projects like Afraha Stadium, Lanet Airport, and the establishment of a Cultural Centre in Nakuru city.
Hotel owners expressed concern over the delayed completion of the stadium, which attracted Kenya Premier League football matches.
Kones assured that the county will review the concerns and commit to follow-up meetings with stakeholders to address them.
County Executive for Trade, Cooperatives, Tourism and Culture Stephen Kuria urged sector players to present their views during public participation forums and emphasized the importance of support and cooperation with the county government.
The Homa Bay County government has partnered with the British government to implement an agricultural project focusing on key value chains to boost economic growth in the county.
The UK High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, expressed his desire to encourage British firms to seize these opportunities and invest in jobs.
The UK government will also partner with Homa Bay County in the upcoming International Investment Conference, offering technical assistance and sending a delegation to seek opportunities.
Governor Gladys Wanga expressed appreciation for the cordial relations and emphasized the importance of private sector investment in value chains aligned with UK interests, such as cotton, horticulture, aquaculture, and edible oils.
Police in Meru County have congratulated Bishop Nathan Kirimi of Jesus Winner Ministry Church for surrendering an AK-47 rifle and 17 rounds of ammunition after receiving them from one of his followers.
The Bishop agreed to surrender the rifle and ammunition after a follower who gave his life to Jesus pleaded with him to surrender a parcel.
Police Commander Mr. Ezekiel Chepkwony said the Bishop’s decision was due to the pressure on criminals and the warning to those with illegal firearms.
Chepkwony appealed to the community to report any illegal firearms and to know that they can surrender voluntarily before forceful action is taken.
Bishop Kirimi said the clergy in Meru have been working closely with the police to reduce crime rates and that those holding such firearms should surrender them.
He also urged those holding such firearms to surrender them to government offices or churches, saying that it is dangerous when citizens are illegally in possession of these firearms.
Government Spokesperson, Dr. Isaac Mwaura, has emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring a 100% transition of learners from primary to post-primary level.
Out of 1,406,557 pupils who sat for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) last year, 58,429 are yet to join Form 1.
Dr. Mwaura assured that the government has mobilised efforts to track all remaining 2023 KCPE candidates to ensure no one is left behind.
The government has also provided bursaries to facilitate learners from underprivileged backgrounds through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF) and the Elimu Scholarship programme, which has sponsored 14,426 children this year.
He cautioned parents who refuse to take their children to school, as they are liable to prosecution in accordance with the Children’s Act.
Dr. Mwaura advised those who wish not to continue with Secondary Education to join public vocational training centres, which are now under the County Governments.
He stressed the digitization of the entire education system, spanning from basic education to tertiary and university levels, to address governance challenges and prevent fraudulent activities.
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