The County Diary

Kenyan survivors commemorate 1998 blast with calls for compensation BY MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  COUNTY NEWS DIARY  Today  a somber mood engulfed the 25th anniversary service of the twin bombings of US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, as survivors and families of victims gathered at Nairobi’s August 7th Memorial Park in remembrance of their loved ones. The Consortium of US Embassy terrorist attack survivors, read out the names of 218 people who lost their lives in the 1998 tragedy, in a sustained push for compensation during an event held on Monday. The consortium emphasized victims and survivors were not mere numbers but family, neighbors, colleagues and citizens. Ramona Tascoe, a medical doctor and lobbyist pushing for compensation of all the Kenyan survivors, said she remained confident that all victims will be compensated. “I will continue to fight for you, that is my solemn promise, and Please find mercy and forgiveness for the Americans who...

Victims Of 1998 Bomb Blast Seek Ruto’s Help By Maximilla Wafula County Diary news  Photo  Victims of the 1998 Bomb Blast are appealing to President William Ruto to intervene and help them get compensation. The victims who gathered at the site of the August 7, 1998 blast in Nairobi yesterday, lamented that successive governments had deliberately ignored their plight. Kepha Nyambane, 31, daringly jumped on to the road and stopped the presidential motorcade Pope Francis in Rome hospital for colon surgery We have enough doses for all, ministry says ahead of mass vaccination roll out Lobby group in court to stop Sakaja’s school feeding plan Under their umbrella lobby dubbed Consortium of August 1998 victims, they urged President Ruto to convene talks with US President Joe Biden to discuss their compensation. “Our appeal to President William Ruto who we elected on the platform of hustlers is to come and help. We are the real hustlers because we have been left to suffer on our own. M...

  By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary news Amnesty International Kenya, Kenya Medical Association, and the Law Society of Kenya today issued a press conference  concerning  over the cases of police use of excess force in Kisumu and Kisii Counties during the Azimio la Umoja anti-government protests.  We are deeply concerned to note that preliminary findings conclude that there was indeed the use of excessive force by the police meted against protestors during the 19-21 July 2023 protests. The preliminary findings indicate that excessive force on demonstrators has been consistent since the anti-government protests began on 20 March 2023.  The  preliminary investigations confirm that at least ten people were killed, most suffering bullet wounds and a few cases of blunt-force trauma. At least One hundred and seven cases of police assault were attended to in various health facilities but with 47 of those being gunshot wounds.  I...

M.P. Shah Hospital Unveils State - of-the-Art Maternity Wing, Ushering in a New Era of Care for Expectant Mothers. By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary News  Cabinet secretary ministry of Health Hon. Susan Nakhumicha Nafula, today launched the grand inauguration of its new, cutting-edge Maternity Wing at M.P. Shah Hospital , this is set to revolutionize maternal care in the region. The esteemed event took place on 3rd August 2023, marking a significant milestone for the hospital and its commitment to provide exceptional healthcare services to expectant mothers and their newborns. PHOTO/Cabinet secretary ministry of Health Hon. Susan Nakhumicha Nafula. The Maternity Wing is an ambitious project that signifies the hospital's dedication to enhancing the healthcare experience for patients in Kenya and beyond. The new wing has been designed with the most modern and advanced facilities, making it one of the finest maternity care centres in the country. With th...

Kenya launches East, Central Africa elephant walk to boost wildlife conservation By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  County Diary news  NAIROB,  (county Diary news ) — Kenya on Saturday launched the East and Central Africa Elephant Walk to boost wildlife conservation in the region. Peninah Malonza, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, told journalists in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that the walk will involve environmentalists from the Elephant Neighbors Center who will transverse Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and cover about 3,000 km over a period of 130 days. “The walk is a renewed campaign against elephant and other endangered species poaching and trafficking,” Malonza said. According to Kenya Wildlife Service, the country’s elephant population is estimated at 38,000 as of 2022. Malonza said that the walk signifies a crucial step in amplifying public education and awareness, especially in a count...

  KEPSA, UNEP Holds  Climate Action On  Resilience and Green Growth. By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & Patrick KIMANZI  The County Diary News  PHOTO/Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary C's Soipan  Tuya The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has held a high-level CEOs Roundtable on Private Sector Engagement and Priorities for Business Climate Action on Resilience and Green Growth that will provide opportunities for business leaders to exchange ideas and views. Speaking at the event, Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary (CS) Soipan Tuya said that the forthcoming Africa Climate Summit is more for the Private sector because of the potential and opportunities it will provide them. Tuya observed that Africa’s private sector is expected to provide 75 per cent of the $3 trillion worth of investment opportunity that climate change presents by 2030, and th...

  CRAFT SILICON LAUNCHES NEW INNOVATIVE GET NOW PAY LATER (GNPL) PROFUCT IN KENYA .  By Maximilla WAFULA & Patrick KIMANZI  The County Diary News  Craft Silicon, a leading technology solutions provider, today has launched its Innovative Get Now Pay Later (GNPL) Product in Kenya. Unveiling its brand Name “Spotit” in a colorful event that took place at the Radisson Blu hotel . Spotit is a revolutionary technology solution that aims to empower eligible bank customers with seamless access to produce financing directly from their mobile apps. Spotit has been meticulously designed and thoughtfully crafted to address the needs of both merchants and customers, by partnering with merchants nationwide, Spotit ensures that qualified customers can easily obtain the products they desire and  customers will activate their accounts, select the desired merchant by inputting the merchant code on their app  and the merchant will process the items on a hub provided by Spo...