Leader of Majority in the National Assembly Withdraws Livestock Bill 2021
From Twitter/@HonAmosKimunya Following a request by the Executive, I have withdrawn ‘The Livestock Bill 2021’ to allow for more discussions
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For the Record
In the Governments' Own Words
Author: Editor
Pillar XII – Destination Laikipia
There have been an increased number of tourists and investment commitments during the tenure of Governor Ndiritu Muriithi. To deliver on his promise of promoting destination Laikipia, various measures were put in place by County Government of Laikipia to make a preferred choice for both tourism activities and capital investment.
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New Dawn for Kachoda as Proposed Drip Irrigation Gets Completed
Agriculture County Executive Philip Ebei Aemun yesterday led a team of officers from the department of Irrigation and Land Reclamation for final inspection of the newly constructed 12.5acre Kachoda irrigation scheme in Lapur Ward of Turkana North Sub-County.
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Nairobi Governor Lauds the Continued Partnership Between Nairobi City County and the Nairobi Metropolitan Services
Nairobi City County Deputy Governor and acting Governor, H.E Ann Kananu has lauded the continued partnership between Nairobi City County and the Nairobi Metropolitan Services in a speech read on her behalf by acting Nairobi County Secretary, Dr Jairus Musumba.
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Coffee Roasting Machine Boosts Farmers’ Earnings
Coffee farmers from Mwirua Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Kirinyaga County are now making a significant extra coin from roasted coffee after the county government provided them with value addition equipment. The 14,000-member society received a coffee roaster, a grinder and a packaging machine that now enables them roast, package and sell their own coffee to local residents.
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Invest In Training That Supports CBC, President Kenyatta Tells Universities
President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked universities to invest in research and training that support Kenya’s new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). “The Competence-Based Curriculum is a revolutionary step we took as a country to provide our learners with twenty-first-century practical skills relevant to the needs of the present world,” the President said.
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Budget Day
Before the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, it was a tradition for the President to be present in the National Assembly for the reading of the Budget Statement. Two of Kenya’s Presidents were Finance Ministers before they ascended to the top office.
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Transforming Mental Healthcare Systems
The journey towards transforming mental health care systems in Kenya has gathered momentum following the launch of the Kenya Mental Health Action Plan (2021-2025). Ministry of Health Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Dr. Mercy Mwangangi who unveiled the 74-page document on behalf of Health Cabinet Secretary Senator Mutahi Kagwe, pointed out mental health remains an integral pillar in the country’s health system and social-economic development. She called for concerted efforts to boost mental health care systems through investment, dedication and planning for resources, coordination, oversight, awareness creation and advocacy.
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Best Tropical Fruits Limited Village Processing Hub Launched
Delighted to receive the Australian High Commissioner, this morning when he paid me a courtesy call at my Machakos Office ahead of the launch of Best Tropical Fruits Limited Village Processing Hub in Mwala Sub-County Kasolongo village. He was accompanied by his wife Mrs. Helen Williams and Ms. Brenda Wabule, Country Director, Austrade.
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Safaricom Will Help Transform Your Economy, President Kenyatta Tells Ethiopians
President Uhuru Kenyatta has told Ethiopians that the entry of Kenya’s technology giant Safaricom will help transform their country by positively impacting most sectors of the 112 million population economy. Using the example of Safaricom’s impact on the Kenyan economy over the years, President Kenyatta lauded Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed and his administration for choosing to liberalize the country’s telecommunications sector.
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