Kenya Governance Magazine

  Opposition leaders have vowed to move to court to stop the ongoing process of recruiting new commissioners for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission if the government fails to consult them. In a press conference on Tuesday, April 1, the leaders, led by DAP-Kenya Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa, alongside Wiper boss Kalonzo Musyoka and PLP Party Leader Martha Karua, claimed the current recruitment process was unconstitutional. According to the leaders, the current process of recruiting new IEBC commissioners and a chairperson went against the National Dialogue Committee's (NADCO) foundations. The leaders claimed that because Raila Odinga - a long-time opposition leader - had signed an MoU with President Ruto, he could no longer be considered part of the opposition. During the presser, Wamalwa was adamant that while NADCO was meant to provide a platform for opposition and the government to engage in discussions of fundamental issues in the country, the Kenya Kwanza govern...

KCB Group Acquires Majority Stake in Riverbank Solutions  KCB Group PLC and Riverbank Solutions Limited have signed a binding agreement that will result in KCB acquiring 75% shareholding in the financial technology firm. This will help to strengthen KCB's distribution network within the country. It will be a win win situation both for the bank and it's customers. It will also strengthen the branch network in Rwanda and Uganda. Upon the completion of the transaction, Riverbank will become a subsidiary of KCB Group. The deal will also boosts the group's digital capability and indirectly lead to an increase in market share. The acquisition will see KCB tap into Riverbank’s capabilities in payment ecosystems. This will lead to KCB'S expansion into a new market trend.  Through Riverbank’s technology platform, ‘Zed 360’,KCB will provide it's SME and MSME new opportunities to innovate. That’s why we have made this strategic acquisition for the sake of increasing our servic...

Nairobi Hospital hosts Magical Kenya Medical Tourism Forum Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is a state corporation established under the Tourism Act 2011. It has the mandate to coordinate a National Tourism Marketing Strategy.  The forum was organized by Magical Kenya and Kenya Tourism Board. The various stakeholders were medical specialists, hospitality partners, Government and County representatives.  According to Ministry of Health, Kenya attracts around 5,000 medical tourists annually, mostly from neighbouring countries. According to Mr Samuel Odede, Director of Medical Services at Nairobi Hospital, Kenya has the potential to attract international patients beyond the limited coverage of neighbouring countries. Kenya Tourism Board outlined the strategy they have in place to enhance Kenya's visibility on the international stage. The forum was concluded by a summary of take-aways and the next steps to take. It includes marketing efforts to drive medical tourism in Kenya.

Communities impacted by TB and HIV voiced their concern over the discouraging outcome of the Kisumu petition E008 of 2023. This ruling undermines progress and discourages future efforts to seek justice through the courts. We had expected the Judiciary to stand with the people and not against them. The Kisumu petitioners demand a long term strategy for ARV provision. There is a public echo for that call that plans should be in place for future solutions. Victims deserve compensation caused by the above outcomes. This is something that needs to be addressed in order to avoid more pain to the wananchi. The fight against TB and HIV cannot be won without legal frameworks that protects the rights of those affected. The dispute has left thousands of patients without access to HIV and TB drugs. We demand urgent reforms which should focus on long term solutions to guide against such disasters. Healthcare of the common mwananchi should not be taken for granted since taxpayers are funding KEMSA. ...

March 22, 2024Today, World Vision Kenya(WVK) through the partnership with Inuka Angaza Fund hosted the less steps for water run at World Vision Karen office. Well-wishers were called upon to help tackle water scarcity in Salgaa, Nakuru County. The aim is to improve water access to 6 schools. This way the children can enjoy their education without being interrupted by the scarcity of clean water for sanitation. This will led to improved health as well. Generous contributions from Nakuru County, KenGen, contributions from World Vision Kenya staff, corporate partners and other well wishers has enabled the vision to remain strong and effective. Installing two 30,000-litre rainwater harvesting tanks to ensure a reliable water supply is one of the goals. We are therefore rallying colleagues, partners, famiies, children and supporters to tackle water scarcity in Salgaa,  Beyond schools, the Umoja Water Project, developed in partnership with the County Government is providing access to cle...

A  major land scandal has erupted as Wiper Party leaders accuse   Kenya Railways  of illegally grabbing land belonging to retired railway workers. The leaders, led by   Kalonzo Musyoka , are demanding the immediate return of  land  on Valley Road, Nairobi , which was vested in the   Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefit Scheme   in 2006. The retirees were originally allocated these properties as part of their pension benefits. However, the land has allegedly fallen into the hands of persons protected by government operatives.  According to Wiper leaders, this is not an isolated case, as over other estates, including Ngara, Makongeni, and Lower Hill Road, have been grabbed under questionable circumstances. The Kenya Railways Corporation Act of 2006 explicitly states that retirees should be settled on the land they occupied, yet this legal provision has been ignored. Kalonzo Musyoka has linked powerful government officials to the scandal, acc...

  Carrefour Kenya Launches Brand Festival’ with Discounts and Prizes Worth Over KES 10 Million The two-week event offers savings of up to 50% and a chance to win a car, home makeovers, and holiday trips. During the festival, customers purchasing items from participating brands will gain automatic entry into a prize draw, where they stand a chance to win home appliances, home makeovers and shopping vouchers. Kenya Carrefour has been steadily growing its operations in Kenya, increasing its store network and offering competitive pricing. The retailer has introduced multiple promotions and loyalty programs to attract more customers, with the Brand Festival now emerging as one of its most ambitious campaigns to date. For more details on participating brands and prizes, customers are encouraged to visit their nearest Carrefour store or check out the Carrefour app for updates. Shoppers can take advantage of the Brand Festival deals at all 28 Carrefour stores across Kenya or via the  ...