The Centre for Multiparty Democracy has organised a forum dubbed ‘The People Dialogue Festival’ where political parties are exhibiting at Uhuru Park, Nairobi. Various parties led by some of the oldest, among them Kanu and Democratic Party of Kenya (DP) are at hand to showcase to Kenyans their manifesto. The four-day forum is made possible through the collaboration of other stakeholders such as Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Uraia – Kenya’s National Civic Education Programme, UN-Women, Konrad Adenaver Stiftung and Netherlands. In the picture, DP Deputy Party Leader Ms Veronica Waithera Maina is seen with Secretary General Dr Jacob Haji at their party’s stand yesterday. Dozens of party officials and supporters visited the stands during the exhibitions.
A strategic forum held at the Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi yesterday saw Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and key State actors, including the National Police Service (NPS), reaffirm their commitment to supporting reforms and improving oversight over the NPS. During the forum, IPOA Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan stressed the necessity of a rigorous police oversight mechanism, particularly on the runup to the evolving political process developments. In his remarks, IG Douglas Kanja reaffirmed his support for IPOA’s mandate and reiterated the importance of continued collaboration, stating that the police have a responsibility to understand that IPOA plays a key role in improving the work of the NPS. A range of key other stakeholders participated in the forum, providing constructive feedback and echoing the critical need for human-rights centered policing.
During the monthly briefing led by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Mr. Felix Koskei, State Departments provided updates on key government programs. Under the Ministry of Health, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, highlighted major strides in strengthening public health under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. Key achievements include the onboarding of 106,686 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) onto the Electronic Community Health Information System (E-CHIS), enhancing data-driven healthcare delivery. Additionally, 8,572,860 households have been registered, improving access to primary healthcare. The operationalization of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in 46 counties was also recognized as a milestone in boosting healthcare coordination and efficiency. These advancements reinforce the government’s commitment to expanding primary healthcare services and ensuring quality, affordable healthcare for all Kenyans.
A section of Christians yesterday marked the start of Lent with solemn Ash Wednesday celebrations, attending church services and receiving ashes as a reminder of their mortality.
The event marks the beginning of Lent, a period of forty days where Christians around the world engage in introspection, prayer, fasting and acts of charity. Some Christians all over the world use this season as a time for reflection on their life and a time to seek forgiveness of sin in preparation for the celebration of Easter Sunday, which comes at the end of the lent season commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Lent season is marked by Christian denominations here, including the Roman Catholic Church, Lutheran Church, Methodist Church, and Anglican Church.
Nyeri County Senator Wahome Wamatinga yesterday hosted teachers and students from Narumoru Township school and Kiaguthú School in Kieni and Othaya constituencies respectively for an educational tour. The initiative provided students and their teachers with the opportunity to explore the National Museums of Kenya which gives learners a wide scope of learning experiences. The Senator further noted that suchoutings are incredibly enriching as they allow students to learn more about their culture and history. He also hosted them for lunch at his Nairobi residence before conducting them to a tour at the Senate.
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