Yesterday, the Government Spokesman, Isaac Mwaura, held a consultative meeting in his office with Mr. Joseph Kipkoech, Director of the Directorate of Information, and Mr. John Kahuthu, Director of Regional Publications at the Directorate, along with other officers from both offices. The meeting focused on exploring modalities for collaboration in communicating the government Agenda while ensuring that Kenyans have proactive access to public information. The discussions emphasized the need for effective exchange of information between the Office of the Government Spokesperson and the Directorate of Information, aimed at enhancing government communication and information dissemination through the Kenya News Agency and OGS channels, anchored on a foundation of credibility and knowledge.
The Ministry of Health, through the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, is undertaking a four-day co-creation mission in Lodwar and Kakuma municipalities, Turkana County, to launch the Building Resilient and Responsive Health Systems (BREHS) project.
BREHS is a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Health and the World Bank aimed at strengthening primary healthcare and expanding access to quality services. While the project will be rolled out in all 47 counties, it includes tailored interventions in refugee-hosting regions such as Turkana and Garissa. The mission convenes county health leadership, KEMSA, and key partners to align on implementation priorities and ensure the project is responsive to the specific needs of both host and refugee populations.
The Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir accompanied by the Water Secretary Eng. Samuel Alima yesterday held a meeting that brought together the CEOs of Tana Water Works Development Agency , Northern Water Works Development Agency and the contractor of the Marsabit Water Supply and Sewerage Project. The objective of the meeting was to review progress, address outstanding challenges, and fast-track the remaining works particularly the sewerage component. The Water Supply Component is currently 98 per cent complete and includes the dam, treatment plant, and 20 km of pipelines that are fully constructed and operational. All the water kiosks are up and running, delivering reliable water to households and institutions across Marsabit. The Sewerage Component is currently 88 per cent complete with two sewage treatment plants (total capacity 5,694 m³/day) under final commissioning, a 41 km sewer pipeline network is planned, with 34km already laid and 24 connection pipelines to public entities are in advanced stages of construction.During the meeting, key bottlenecks delaying sewer works such as supply chain disruptions for pipes and pump station equipment were identified and agreed on concrete measures including close supervision, full mobilization of the contractor and regular site inspections to close these gaps.
International Labour Orgarnization (ILO) Director General, Gilbert F. Houngbo yesterday met with the Principal Secretary, Labour and Skills Devlopment Mwadime at the United Nations Headquarters. The Director-General opened the 113th International Labour Conference on Monday. On its fourth day, the conference was addressed by employers representatives. Kenyan Employers were represented by Mrs. Jacqueline Mugo, Federation of Kenya Employers Executive Director and CEO.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) yesterday hosted a delegation from the Attorney General’s Chamber of the Republic of Mozambique, led by Deputy Attorney General Dr. Amelia Machava, for an official benchmarking and familiarisation tour. The delegation received at DCI Headquarters by Deputy Director DCI, Mr. John Onyango, representing the Director DCI. Accompanied by officers from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), led by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Ms. Evelyn Onunga, the delegation is on a four-day mission to explore the strategies employed by both the DCI and ODPP in combating transnational organised crime. During their visit, the delegation was briefed on key investigative methodologies utilised by the DCI in tackling transnational organised crimes. They were also introduced to the legal frameworks guiding the Directorate’s investigative procedures, including the National Police Service Act, the Evidence Act, the Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the National Police Service Standing Orders. Expressing her appreciation for the knowledge shared, Dr. Machava remarked, “The presentations were exceptionally insightful and enriching. We are taking home invaluable lessons from the DCI that will significantly enhance our investigative practices.” As part of their tour, the delegation explored various specialised units within the National Forensic Laboratory, where they were captivated by the expertise and technical proficiency demonstrated by forensic staff. Director Forensics, Ms. Rosemary Kuraru, highlighted the lab’s strategic significance in the region, underscoring its vital role in integrating scientific innovation into crime detection and offender apprehension.
Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango has called for urgent Senate investigations into two directives significantly affecting local farmers. Rising to seek statements from the Floor of the Senate, Murango criticized the Ministry’s directive mandating direct payment to coffee farmers from the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. He questioned whether proper consultations with cooperative societies had occurred. He said farmers deserve transparency and thus, leaders must know if stakeholders were consulted adequately before issuing the directive which he noted its impact on cooperative societies and small-scale coffee growers could be severe. He also urged the Agriculture Committee to assess the directive’s constitutional compliance, its economic impacts on cooperatives, and whether small-scale farmers are protected from increased costs and unfair market practices.
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