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Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has accused some leaders within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) of orchestrating a plan to hinder his appointment as Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the National Assembly. Amisi claimed attempts to block his appointment are fueled by personal motives, noting that other members who were appointed to parliamentary positions alongside him have already taken up their roles without encountering the same obstacles. "Since my nomination to that role bu the party, there has been a targeted attempt to undermine me, despite my unwavering commitment to the party," the legislator spoke in Kitale. Amisi argued that he is the most suitable candidate for the position, highlighting his unique standing as the only ODM Member of Parliament in the entire North Rift Region. "The position of PAC Chair has always been reserved for the opposition, and as the only ODM representative from this region, I should be the natural choice,"...

Learning in the third term could be disrupted if the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) fails to implement the second phase of the 2021-2025 collective bargaining agreements. Phase two of the CBA signed in 2021 and an addendum in 2023 becomes effective on July 1, 2024, with phase one – covering salaries and allowances for the teachers – having been implemented already. The CBA was to be implemented in two phases. Speaking in Trans Nzoia, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General, Collins Oyuu, announced that teachers are set to go on strike on August 26 if their demands are not met. "TSC has failed to honor the second phase of the CBA, which we signed and filed with the Labour Relations Court," said Mr Oyuu during the AGM of the KNUT Trans Nzoia branch at the ASK Showground in Kitale. The Secretary General  stated that all of the union's branches have given the strike a green light, ruling out any further talks with the Teachers Service Comm...

More than 200,000 residents of Matisi, Tuwan, Shanti, Kipsongo, Mitume, and other informal settlements in Kitale, Trans Nzoia, will benefit from a slum upgrade program funded by the World Bank, the national government, and the county government. Area Governor George Natembeya launched the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Program II (KISIP-II) at Kipsongo, aiming to upgrade the slum areas and provide enhanced amenities to the residents. Natembeya disclosed that the slated activities for the next year entail tarmacking road networks within the slums, installing streetlights, enhancing water connectivity, and opening up drainages. "The positive changes for these areas begin today to ensure that our people live dignified lives. You will have better access to water, drainage systems will be improved, and street lights will be installed," he said. He urged the communities involved in the upgrade projects to take ownership and protect them from vandalism and theft,...

The Nursing Council of Kenya has urged institutions providing training in nursing and midwifery education to take on the responsibility of reshaping the healthcare landscape by broadening their training programs to encompass a wider range of specialized nursing disciplines. The acting registrar of the council Ann Makuna stated that it is essential to reflect on the future of the field, which is continually evolving due to advancements in healthcare technology, changes in patient demographics, and emerging healthcare challenges. “Commit to lifelong learning and professional development to stay abreast of these changes,” Mr. Makuna said in a speech read on her behalf by the council’s director of corporate services Dickson Kimutai at the graduation ceremony of the D.Kilimo Medical Training College Kitale (DKMTC). The guest speaker Dr. Lindon Marani challenged the 62 graduates to leverage emerging technological advancements in the field of health to simplify service delivery em...