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  • Cleric laud the nomination of Noordin Haji as NIS boss

    Cleric laud the nomination of Noordin Haji as NIS boss

    The office of the Grand Mufti of Kenya has lauded the nomination of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji as the next Director of the National Intelligence Service (NIS).

    Grand Mufti Sheikh Omar Buya said the move by the President to nominate Haji demonstrates his confidence in the DPP to work and serve the nation in different capacities.

    Speaking in Mombasa, Buya urged Members of Parliament mandated to vet the nominee to do so objectively and in turn give him the green light as he fits the bill given his contribution and experience in the service.

    “As the office of the Grand Mufti, we want to thank the President for the noble choice he made in nominating the DPP to be the next Director of National Intelligence. We believe he will serve the nation with honour and patriotism,” said Buya.

    Haji, a former deputy director in the Counter Organized Crime Unit within the NIS, was appointed as the DPP on 28th March, 2018 following an interview with the Public Service Commission (PSC) and vetting by the national assembly.

    Buya called on a faction of civil society groups that have come out to oppose the nomination of Haji on the grounds of alleged ineptitude during his tenure at the helm of the ODPP to re-evaluate his successes against the setbacks and allow him to transition to his new role seamlessly.

    “The President in his wisdom has nominated Haji for the exemplary work he did as the DPP. He executed his mandate within the confines of the law and that should be the gauge that we should use to measure if he is up to task with the role ahead of him,” added Buya.

    This is against the backdrop of criticism lodged by the rights groups a few days ago with the groups raising questions on the suitability of the DPP to handle another sensitive docket.

    Meanwhile, the cleric has put his weight behind the transformative agenda that the government is implementing to try and bring the cost of living down and stabilize the economy.

    He said that Kenyans should take time and analyze some of the gains made in the short period of time the new dispensation has been in place.

    “We need to give our leaders time to develop sustainable policy that will steer our nation in the right direction. Eventually, things will shape up and our country will prosper,” said Buya.

  • Darajani Gogo out to keep promotion hopes alive as they plot MCF down fall

    Darajani Gogo out to keep promotion hopes alive as they plot MCF down fall

    Darajani Gogo Fc is hopeful of attaining promotion to the top flight at the conclusion of this years National Super League which is nearing homestretch with seven matches to go.

    The Kibra based outfit is currently ranked 6th on the standings and will face MCF Wednesday in their 26th round tie at Machakos Stadium.

    Gogo is eager to debut in top flight with the team 9 points adrift of promotion places.

    A win against 10th placed MCF will see the team climb to 5th place,six points adrift of third placed Migori Youth.

    The club’s leading scorer Rashid Moyo who has netted 12 goals in 25 games credits his rich form to relentless effort from his teammates even as he remains on course of achieving his set targets.

    Head coach Caleb Aringa who was appointed last year in October says the camaraderie in the squad has been key to the teams’ impressive run.

    Aringa was guarded on the teams prospects saying apart from seeking to gain promotion to the premier league the club’s aims to promote football in Kibera and help the youth escape the social ills.

    The club prides itself in playing what Aringa described as modern football saying the team however needs to toughen mentally so as to win away matches.

    Darajani Gogo was formed in 2015 and gained promotion to the NSL last season.

    Shabana Fc is set for a return to the Kenyan Premier Laegue with the Gusii based side leading the NSL standings with 57 points,6 ahead of second placed Muranga Seal.

    Migori Youth occupies 3rd place with 47 points while Mara Sugar and Gusii United are ranked 4th and fifth respectively

    NSL FIXTURES

    Wednesday, 24th May 2023

    MCF Vs Darajani Gogo-Machakos Stadium

    Murang’a Seal Vs Migori Youth-St.Sebastien Park

    Saturday, 27th May 2023

    SS Assad Vs Silibwet-Shamu Grounds,Ukunda

    Vihiga United Vs Kisumu All Stars-Mumias Sports Complex

    Mombasa Elite Vs Kajiado Fc -Mbaraki,Mombasa

    Sunday,28th May 2023

    Mara Sugar Vs Muranga Seal-Awendo Green Stadium

    Naivas Fc Vs Darajani Gogo-Camp Toyoyo

    Mwatate Fc Vs MCF- Wundanyi Stadium

  • The Executive Board: Personal finance and investment

    The Executive Board: Personal finance and investment

    Personal finance is a problem too many people. Centonomy CEO Waithaka Gatumia spoke to Wamoyi Masila on step-by-step investment.

  • Ūndūire Witū: maaaha; mbaki, ngūūri na rwenji; mūhuro wa igwa – Part 2

    Ūndūire Witū: maaaha; mbaki, ngūūri na rwenji; mūhuro wa igwa – Part 2

    Maaaha; mbaki, ngūūri na rwenji; mūhuro wa igwa ūratonywo ndūgīra nī Mūtonyi witū Chief Michael Kanyonga wa Mūkono anyitītwo ūgeni nī mūtabania witū Martin Ndungu wa Kamande.

  • Ūndūire Witū: maaaha; mbaki, ngūūri na rwenji; mūhuro wa igwa – Part 1

    Ūndūire Witū: maaaha; mbaki, ngūūri na rwenji; mūhuro wa igwa – Part 1

    Tabarīra ya mwanya īrīa ììmūrīkaga rūthiomi, mītugo, mīikarīre, mitaratara, mīgambo, magai, macuumo, magongona, mawīko ona mīgiro harī Agīkūyū. Tabarīra īno ūrehagīrwo oo Saturday 8pm to midnight nī Martin Ndūng’ū wa Kamande Mūmbūi wa mbarī ya Gīceerū na Mūtonyi/Mūgongoni Cibu Michael Kanyonga wa Mūkono Mūmbūi wa mbarī ya Gakobu.

  • 14-year-old girl in Shunyalu allegedly sexually molested

    14-year-old girl in Shunyalu allegedly sexually molested

  • First ever Oxygen plant launched in Garissa

    First ever Oxygen plant launched in Garissa

  • President Ruto makes two new State appointments

    President Ruto makes two new State appointments

    President William Ruto has made two new appointments in the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) respectively.

    In a statement by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, President Ruto nominated Mary Wanyonyi as the chairperson of CRA taking over from Jane Kiringai whose six-year term has ended.

    She was picked among three candidates among them Thomas Ludindi Mwadeghu and Felicity Nkirote Biriri.

    Her nomination was preceded by a competitive recruitment process undertaken by the Public Service Commission (PSC).

    “The Head of State has pursuant to Article 215 (2)(a) of the Constitution nominated CPA Mary Wanyonyi for appointment as the Chairperson of the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA),” State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said.

    Ms. Wanyonyi is a Certified Accountant and a Certified Mediator who also holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting). The nominee has had a stellar career in accounting spanning over three decades.

    She is currently serving the nation as the Senior Deputy Accountant General and Head of Accounting Unit in the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development.

    The nominee has previously served as a Council/Board Member of various State Corporations and State Agencies including: The Cooperative University College, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Maasai Mara University.

    At the same time, the President has also appointed Dr. Phyllis Wambui Wagacha as member of Salaries and Remuneration Commission for the next six years.

    Dr. Phyllis Wambui Wagacha will fill the vacancy that arose following the resignation of Hon. Dalmas Otieno, EGH to participate in the last General Election.

    Dr. Wagacha, holds a Doctoral Degree in Information Sciences, from Moi University. The Nominee has previously served at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) and International Committee for Social Science Information and Documentation.

    The two names have been forwarded to parliament for vetting before they are sworn in to office.

  • Smart IDS gathering kicks off in Nairobi

    Smart IDS gathering kicks off in Nairobi

    A continental gathering that showcases the latest innovations in digital registration technology kicked off in Nairobi Tuesday with Kenya committing to reintroduce smart cards by September.

    Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok said the government is targeting September 16th for the planned rollout of Unique Personal Identifier (UPI) that will give new-borns in Kenya a unique lifetime registration number.

    The date coincides with the global date set aside to mark milestones in digital identity.

    “As we reflect on UPI, we are very keen to identity September 16th as the day the government will be able to roll out some of the activities to support the UPI which will be the foundation for our smart identity,” PS Julius Bitok said.

    Speaking at the 7th Augmented General Meeting of the ID4Africa at the Kenya College of Insurance in South C, Nairobi, the PS told the nearly 2,000 delegates drawn from 90 countries that the envisaged smart registration was intricately tied to the digitization of government services.

    He said the government hoped to make more than the 5,000 services that were initially targeted for digitalisation and easy access available on its eCitizen platform.

    To diversify revenue streams and minimise crime linked to identity-theft, the government will consolidate and digitalize existing registration databases under its custody and promote pay-to-access use by telecommunication firms and other businesses that rely on Know-Your-Customer (KYC) profiles.

    Addressing the same forum, ICT, Communications and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the government had no intention of reviving the Huduma Namba.

    He said that rather than reintroducing the smart card whose rollout was beset by legal and political challenges, the government will instead consult widely with stakeholders to arrive at a broadly acceptable and advanced ID.

    “We will consider what works best for us a country while factoring in all available options through a consultative approach that addresses the concerns of many of our stakeholders,”said ICT CS Eliud Owalo.

    He said the government will provide the necessary policy and regulatory environment for technology and innovation companies to support its quest for smart registration.

    The three-day ID4Africa conference brings together governments, public institutions, international agencies, the civil society in Africa and leading innovation and technology firms in the world to discuss and showcase trends in developments in the registration industry.

    Broadcast PS Prof Edward Kisiangani and the Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait were also in attendance at the meeting that has brought together at least 25 ministers, secretaries and high-ranking diplomats.

  • Nairobi, Cape Town sign Twin Cities Agreement

    Nairobi, Cape Town sign Twin Cities Agreement

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Tuesday signed the Twin Cities Agreement with the Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Hill-Lewis. 

    The signing of the agreement will see Nairobi City and the City of Cape Town, in South Africa, collaborate in various sectors.

    Speaking during the signing of the agreement at the City Hall, Governor Sakaja said Nairobi and Cape Town stand as great regional hubs of the African continent.

    “This partnership, coming hot on the heels of the removal of visa requirements between our two Countries, presents a great opportunity to our people.” Noted Sakaja.

    Adding that: “The South and the East of Africa have come together to work together.”

    Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Hill-Lewis welcomed the move saying both cities are on similar trajectories, with similar missions to be ‘the undisputed economic and innovation hubs of our respective regions’.

    “It was important to me that our first city-to-city co-operation agreement in this administration is with an African city, and Nairobi is the obvious choice. It is clear that we are both on a mission to become even more globally competitive and to stand out as the most attractive and convenient places to do business in our regions.” Said Lewis.

    Lewis said both regions are tourism giants on the African continent noting that Nairobi and Cape Town attract a very wide range of visitors throughout the year, and have vibrant and well-serviced film industries.

    “We can do so much more together. We can strengthen each other’s tourism markets. We can collaborate with each other’s film industries. We can double the trade between us,” said Mayor Hill-Lewis.