Makueni County is set to collaborate with the Okoa Mama na Mtoto Initiative (OMMI) and Women in Development to enhance maternal and child health services across the County This partnership comes amid rising neo-natal mortality rates in Makueni currently standing at 26 % of deaths per 1,000 live births a figure that underscores the urgent need for improved healthcare interventions on Monday hosted officials from Women in Development Initiative (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) and the Centre for Reproductive Health where discussions centered on eliminating preventable maternal deaths the lead champion of the Okoa Mama na Mtoto Initiative at least 90% of pregnant women should attend a minimum of four antenatal care (ANC) visits while 90% of births should be assisted by skilled healthcare professionals she emphasized that 80% of mothers and newborns require early postnatal and essential newborn care for optimal health outcomes Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr stressed the importance of nutrition for expectant mothers and infants The new partnership is expected to strengthen healthcare systems and improve the well-being of mothers and children across Makueni (WATCH) Trump proposes reopening of infamous Alcatraz prison amid illegal immigration crackdown Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine Vatican to send retired Popemobile to Gaza as an ambulance Cardinals hold final mass mourning Pope Francis ahead of conclave one missing after tourist boats capsize in China Media as the Bridge of Civilizations: A Global Call for Integrity and Cooperation Kenya-China: A Bold Blueprint for a Shared Future HESBON OWILA: Kenya Kwanza’s Dwindling Promise — and a Thin Thread of Hope Safeguarding Lives and the Economy: Why Product Integrity Must Be a National Priority Victor Bwire: It’s Time Media Took Responsibility for Its Rotten Core Uganda sign historic MoU to protect Mt Elgon biosphere reserve Climate change threat to Kenya’s national security CS Duale Urges Corporate Sector to Support Ecosystem Protection Emissions from building sector stopped rising for the first time since 2020 Greenpeace Africa Slams Kenya Forest Service for Downplaying Forest Threats Kenya to open consulate in Haiti to support peace mission Kindiki in Uganda for Extraordinary Summit on Somalia Peace Mission Wetang’ula to represent Kenya at Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican President Ruto lands in Beijing ahead of 3-day State Visit Chinese enterprises in Kenya lead green growth Over 50,000 in China’s Hainan evacuated as Typhoon Trami grows – China Daily Over 60% of China’s population proficient in primary or higher digital skills – China Daily China urges US to cease arming Taiwan: FM spokesperson – China Daily 5.5-magnitude quake hits China’s Xinjiang: CENC – China Daily Oct 26 – Safaricom has announced a disruption on airtime top up and Okoa Jahazi services from 10pm today due to a scheduled systems maintenance the disruption which will last until 5am will also affect bundle purchase Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp you may experience an interruption in the following services: all top-up airtime services okoa jahazi services and all bundle purchases via airtime and M-Pesa,” Safaricom indicated “Other than for the services listed above We apologise for the inconvenience,” Safaricom added a Kenyan police officer who is reported to have gone missing 37 days ago while on an assignment.. a former police officer and a security analyst said the incident exposed glaring weaknesses in the country’s VIP protection protocols and the Police Reforms Working Group-Kenya May 5 – The High Court has declared Worldcoin’s collection of Kenyans’ biometric date unconstitutional after it failed to conduct a Data.. Widely shared video clips show the footwear striking the president's left arm as he held it aloft while he was speaking This marks the first time that officers have been charged under the International Crimes Act President William Ruto pointed to the increasing cases of GBV and femicide which have continued to cause immense physical through its Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (URDC) has commenced a three-day planning conference designed to enhance disaster response and management efforts Dubbed “Okoa Maisha,” the conference seeks to validate and align the disaster management capabilities of the URDC and UPDF and formulate effective response strategies Taking place at the URDC headquarters in Jinja Commander of the URDC and Exercise Director underscored the critical role of the conference in refining disaster response mechanisms “Disaster management is one of the functions of UPDF We must ensure that this role is retained and executed in collaboration with other government agencies to achieve our objectives,” he remarked Highlighting Uganda’s susceptibility to disasters such as landslides Brig Gen Nuwagaba stressed the necessity of robust planning and preparedness.He praised Uganda’s global recognition for effective disaster management attributing this success to its forward-thinking approach to coordination and strategy The conference convenes representatives from various government bodies fostering a united effort to strengthen disaster management across the nation In a move aimed at improving service delivery to its citizens abroad the chief civilian bodyguard to National Unity Platform through the MTN Foundation’s Digital Access Project In a bold step signalling a new era in Uganda’s energy and mineral sector The Tower Post is the premier source for comprehensive coverage of Current Affairs Conflict and Politics in Uganda and South Sudan Contact us on: admin@thetowerpost.com or infomugume@gmail.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Architecture Engineering\n& Construction\nIntegrated BIM tools Professional CAD/CAM tools built on Inventor and AutoCAD Design & Make with Autodesk Boston-based 501(c)3 organization The Okoa Project has designed an ambulance trailer that attaches to a motorcycle providing a safe way for patients to access health care in rural Tanzania The Okoa Project is using creative engineering and a community-centered approach to design to increase access to health care in Tanzania 1 billion people lack the transportation needed to access medical care 5,000 women die every year from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth far from paved roads and health-care facilities one organization is working to save lives using creative engineering and a community-centered approach to design an organization that serves more than 40 communities in the Mbarali District of Mbeya McCracken wanted to find a way to transport rural residents to health-care providers The team got to work designing an ambulance trailer that attaches to the back of any motorcycle providing a safe way to transport people to lifesaving care What began as a student project for Young and two other women from MIT—Sade Nabahe a computer scientist—soon evolved into a full-time nonprofit they named The Okoa Project after the Swahili word okoa which means “to save.” They continued to work with McCracken to establish the ambulance program in Mbeya Being a female-led organization has “allowed us to truly focus on the women-centered parts of design more than other organizations or products do,” Young says “One of our biggest focuses is maternal health care and getting pregnant women to the hospital.” women commonly receive little or no prenatal medical attention which could detect treatable complications like preeclampsia a potentially fatal spike in blood pressure less than half of pregnant women have a skilled attendant present during labor and delivery which could greatly increase their chance of survival if a problem arises Motorcycles are the primary mode of travel throughout East Africa but taking a boda boda (motorcycle taxi) is expensive and uncomfortable and it’s dangerous for pregnant women to travel on the back of the motorcycle for hours on rough roads To work within this existing transportation infrastructure the team designed a universal attachment that “can turn any motorcycle into a lifesaving device.” The Okoa Project uses a community-centered design approach to the ambulance “We want to make sure that the community is involved in every step of the design process,” Young says The team traveled to Mbeya early on and held focus groups with mothers and motorcycle drivers to get a wide range of perspectives on the safest most comfortable way to transport people—especially pregnant women “We’ve done over 500 interviews to inform our design,” Young says Young even brought an early prototype into the community for people to see and use When the Okoa team talked with people about the design “we realized that there were some big changes we needed to make mostly in people feeling secure—having it be a private experience of going to the hospital,” Young says Those changes included creating an enclosed ambulance for complete privacy and an additional seat so a friend or family member can accompany the patient each iteration with improved safety and comfort based on community feedback The Okoa Project joined the residency program at the Autodesk Technology Center in Boston to improve upon its original design and manufacturing process; its production operations are based at the Kubuni Centre and Collaborative “We train local technicians to build our ambulances in-country,” Young says The iterative design process has been a collaborative back-and-forth between Okoa’s engineers and the Tanzanian technicians some of whom are youth forced to drop out of school early “We also really focus on teaching and skill-building as well as knowledge sharing across cultures,” Young says “They showed us some of the ways to use motorcycle parts that were readily available and also make something attachable to the back of any motorcycle.” Creating the Okoa ambulance has been a lesson in cross-cultural design thinking Whereas the technicians design as they build “I really like CAD and engineering drawings.” Despite the different approaches, the two methods are complementary, especially with Young’s portable design program. “We’ve been using [Autodesk] Fusion 360 to coordinate the design,” Young says we’ve been able to use it while we’ve been traveling.” The agile program has enabled The Okoa Project to explore generative-design possibilities in 2020 and has made field implementation more streamlined as the teams work together The ambulance is 60 inches wide by 64 inches long and costs $1,200 to design and build Okoa is currently working to improve the already robust suspension to create a smoother ride over the terrain Once the motorcycles are ready to hit the road they’re handed over to a motorcycle driver who’s been trained to transport patients It’s another link in the sustainability of the design and completes the community-centered connection between people and medical care but they also create local jobs and strengthen health-care systems that already exist,” Young says People in Mbeya are using the three ambulances currently in service She was having extremely bad diarrhea and was really worried that her health would be compromised.” Boniface was also pregnant and worried about her baby “Helena contacted the local ambulance dispatcher and got to the hospital in time.” With mom and baby now doing well “She said she’d also take the ambulance to deliver.” It’s an anecdote that supports The Okoa Project’s mission: “Saving lives The three ambulances in Mbeya serve a population of 5,000 people. By the middle of 2020, 13 will be operational in Tanzania and in Ghana. Within the next five years the team plans on building 250 more units to serve between 750,000 and 1.25 million people Young is already thinking of what’s next for The Okoa Project we helped customize a wheelchair for a man out in the communities we work in,” she says “That sparked a lot of ideas about other ways we could help with innovative technologies.” Jen Ciraldo is a media producer and writer From building fireproof homes in California to technology that improves workplace culture her work explores topics that impact how we live Learn how companies are designing and making a better world through innovation; keep up with accelerating technological advancements; and discover insights about the drivers of change impacting your industry FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Adani Group is seen on the facade of its Corporate House on the outskirts of Ahmedabad targets Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew for their alleged involvement in facilitating hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes As the Adani Group faces a significant legal battle in the U.S. are demanding transparency over the cancellation of two major deals involving the conglomerate.  The deals were scrapped by President William Ruto after the billionaire was indicted by U.S civil society groups are calling for full disclosure of the details surrounding the canceled agreements.  The Okoa Uchumi coalition claims that the deals were shrouded in secrecy and insists that Kenyans should be informed about the financial implications and the actions taken against those involved in the contracting process to dismiss those who hold executive offices and powers we urge Parliament to begin impeachment proceedings particularly against the Cabinet Secretaries who played a role in facilitating the Adani deal," said Diana Gichengo echoed concerns about the long-term impact on the Kenyan public.  "The president did indicate that these agreements should be withdrawn and alternative options pursued The Kenyan people are underwriting public-private partnerships it is the taxpayers who will ultimately bear the cost," Dr The civil society groups also criticized what they described as unsustainable borrowing and the mismanagement of public funds Rugo highlighted that over 70% of the nation's tax revenue and 50% of the national budget are allocated to servicing debt which outpaces funding for critical services like healthcare "This is clear evidence that the country is debt-trapped rather than being on a pathway to a sustainable economy," he added also voiced concerns about the rising tax burden on Kenyans.  "If these arbitrary and exorbitant taxes continue How are Kenyans supposed to make money and run their informal businesses?" she asked The Okoa Uchumi coalition has also called on the government to address what they term as "budgeted corruption" in government projects.  The group emphasizes the need for greater accountability and transparency in the management of public resources to ensure that taxpayer money is used effectively and efficiently IN SHORT: Imposters often use the name of legitimate institutions to trick users into sending them money This Facebook account pretending to give loans in the name of Kenyan financial institution Mwananchi Credit Limited is run by an imposter and should be avoided The Facebook account Mwananchi Okoa Loans is offering Kenyans on Facebook instant loans of up to KSh100,000 for business The account’s profile picture and cover photo features the logo of Mwananchi Credit Limited In bid to entice users, the account’s posts include images of bundles of cash, as well as screenshots of messages from users who have supposedly received loans But is the Facebook account run by Mwananchi Credit The poor punctuation in the messages posted by the account is the first sign it’s fake Ads from genuine institutions are usually well-written without grammatical errors A trustworthy financial institution would link to a website or an app from their social media accounts and also list a physical location or an address But the Facebook account in question hasn’t done any of this Africa Check noted that the screenshot used in its posts, supposedly messages from users acknowledging receipt of their loans, are old and have been used before by other imposter accounts The account lists two phone numbers to be used for loan applications. But those numbers can’t be found on Mwananchi Credit Limited’s official website. Previously, the company told us that its official contact number was 0709147000 We sent a message to the account in question on WhatsApp and were told to pay KSh650 “security fee” for us to access the loans The account is run by an imposter and its offers should be ignored You can republish the text of this article free of charge, both online and in print. However, we ask that you pay attention to these simple guidelines as in most cases we do not own the copyright 3. 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Support independent fact-checking in Africa Massachusetts —Tim Tebow is currently fighting for an NFL roster spot on the Jacksonville Jaguars as a converted Tight End The former Florida and NFL quarterback is much more than a gifted athlete though He transformed his Tim Tebow Foundation into a platform to end human trafficking Human trafficking traps over 40 million people globally and the industry as a whole produces more than $150 billion dollars annually Tim Tebow’s foundation has a three-step plan to help mitigate human trafficking The three steps include helping to create support programs that keep families together responding with physical rescue missions and teams and is committing to survivors’ long-term recovery through comprehensive care and healing The foundation works in eight foreign countries that have been hit the hardest by human trafficking it works in the United States to prevent the transfer of victims to other nations Tebow believes that it is important to live with a “sense of urgency” in order to rescue as many people as possible Tebow started to fight against human trafficking after his father had a life-changing experience while preaching in a remote country in 2012 He recounts that his father saw human traffickers selling four girls right next to him he pulled all the money that was in his wallet and bought all four of them told Tebow what happened and said he needed help with what to do next Tebow responded by transforming his foundation to help victims of human trafficking The Tim Tebow Okoa Philippi Campus in Uganda serves as a joint rescue operation between the Tim Tebow Foundation and Okoa Refuge. The campus is a safe place for trafficked and abused women to receive the love and rehabilitation care “they deserve” uses his gifts and resources as both an athlete and changemaker to help those in their greatest times of need the Tim Tebow Foundation funded world-class trauma-informed-care training for counselors in the nation This will help to ensure each child gets proper attention and help the foundation seeks to improve international law enforcement According to human trafficking research every two minutes someone is bought and sold as a modern-day slave Ending human trafficking for good is an enormous endeavor Tim Tebow never gives up even as the underdog The Tim Tebow Foundation will do whatever it can to rescue as many people as possible from the horrors of human trafficking This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Tyler Workman laughs as he looks back at an old photo of himself as a Palm Valley two-year-old engulfed in a pair of men’s boots Little did he know that he would one day walk the dusty streets of Masaka in a pair of well-worn boots rescuing hundreds of children in dire need and empowering a village by providing jobs and hope But that is exactly what Workman is doing through Okoa Refuge the non-profit organization he founded with his wife he is humbled at the positive impact Okoa Refuge has made in thousands of lives “I saw Tyler as a 13-year-old reading books about starting an orphanage It’s not what the average person is doing at that age,” Yost said Yost spoke recently at “An Evening of Hope,” the 10th anniversary celebration and fundraiser for Okoa Refuge at Bowing Oaks Plantation He says his own children volunteered at Okoa’s compound in Kayirikiti Village and it inspires youth to see that “you should never give up on a dream just because there are obstacles.” While working in a Jacksonville book bindery from age 15 to 22 Workman spent his breaks drawing out plans for an orphanage and they opened Okoa Thrift Store to raise funds she earned a degree as an infectious disease nurse and he obtained an AA degree and contractor’s license The two were able to open the orphanage in 2010 with 20 children and six volunteer caregivers and teachers after building a girls’ dormitory and starting a Bible school the Workmans moved to Uganda permanently with their two young daughters Amid death threats and attempts to raid the orphanage providing jobs through Okoa’s Community Empowerment Program which trains adults in everything from raising pigs to computer skills a career home for former prostitutes and abused women and (upon request from the government) a business center for people with disabilities Okoa’s mobile medical clinics have helped more than 45,000 people and Workman says it is not uncommon for them to give out close to 6,000 prescriptions in one of their free care days A photographic timeline of Okoa’s milestones was on display at the recent anniversary celebration and many in attendance fondly remembered their own visits to the refuge smiling at specific pictures that sparked memories loves to dance,” Charlie Stoner pointed to a 2017 photo taken during her mission trip when she assisted in one of Okoa’s medical clinics and helped build a road and kitchens and everything that is donated is used to maximum capacity,” Stoner said Okoa has earned the respect and trust of the locals and officials “The government comes to use for help with the hard cases,” said Workman he said Uganda ordered almost 600 international aid agencies to leave the country due to corruption Okoa was designated as the only orphanage allowed to care for infants in the district Okoa serves 200 children (85 live at the orphanage) and employs 80 staff members (30 work at the orphanage) And what’s left is for Okoa to grow,” Workman said The Workmans host mission groups throughout the year with Liv running the www.okoarefuge.org website at home while caring for her family of eight including bouts of malaria within their family the dedicated couple is happy to see the fruits of their labor We could never have imagined what God had in store for us,” said Workman who looks forward to many more years walking through Masaka in his dusty boots Visit www.okoarefuge.org for more information Tyler and Liv Workman and family in Africa Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Please add some items to your basket before proceeding CG : Travel & Luxury Travel Business User License,& Enterprise License It comes with the additional cost of $2500.00 contact sales Table Of Content The global SAVE tourism market size was valued at $69.5 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $106.9 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2019 to 2026 which adopts an approach that combines the demand for market and supply of four untapped verticals-Scientific and Education aimed at tourism specifically The market serves as a prime resource connecting NGOs it is essential that travelers and their travels make a positive impact on the destination they visit and help the place grow and maintain its uniqueness Those attracted to SAVE tourism tend to be interested inactivities which can be readily geared to cultural and natural heritage preservation efforts and that contribute to the improvement of local lives SAVE tourism is comparatively a newer concept developed in the last decade itself Scientific travel is essential for expanding support and knowledge in destinations This needs additional assistance outside their local communities Travelers looking to impact communities with their scientific expertise choose new unexplored destinations to impact the place positively with a different approach Scientific work enriches the travel landscape the scientific travels are planned for some of the specific reasons such as ecological study SAVE Tourism MarketBy Type Your browser does not support the canvas element Academic and volunteer segments dominates the global SAVE tourism market and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period Academic travel is an exciting way for students to gain academic credit and visiting scholarships trips are ways for travelers to explore the world while gaining knowledge in a field of study Volunteers who wish to contribute their services and make a positive impact on communities in need can choose from a wide range of SAVE tourism programmers Volunteer travel is a tourism that allows tourists to volunteer in an organized way to undertake holidays that might involve the aiding or alleviating the material poverty of some groups in society or help in restoration of certain environments Opportunities in volunteering include rebuilding disaster-stricken areas SAVE Tourism MarketBy Sales Channel Your browser does not support the canvas element Online segment is projected to grow with fastest CAGR during the forecast period The formation of SAVE travel alliance was a collaborative effort of The George Washington University (GWU) Honduras Institute of Tourism (HIT) and Counterpart International (CI) .The motive behind the formation of this alliance was to build a bridge between the travelers and the destinations who are interested to go after sustainable growth paring with meaningful and authentic experiences of different duration resulting in connecting more travelers with the destinations that need positive and responsible tourism Education is an integral part of human development It doesn’t have to stop when a student finishes school and learning can be accomplished in a number of environments Newer opportunities can be explored by The Ministry of Tourism or other appropriate bodies of respective countries which can adopt a SAVE tourism development strategy as a component of their national tourism plan Latest trends in the SAVE tourism market points at the exploration of newer natural wonders like remote islands and scientific researches on the historically popular places using newer techniques The SAVE tourism market size is segmented into type the SAVE tourism market is classified into scientist the SAVE tourism market is divided into travel agent SAVE tourism market is studied across North America SAVE Tourism MarketBy Region 2026 Europe  North America Asia Pacific LAMEA Europe dominates the Global SAVE tourism market and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period The key players profiled for SAVE tourism industry include ABTA Ltd. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH According to the insights of the CXOs of leading companies research and exploration tours is the key for the growth of the SAVE tourism market in terms of value sales The rise in demand for various tours and activities among the target customer makes way for the travel agencies to come up with tours comprising of special missions such as Antarctic expeditions This is anticipated to boost the growth of the SAVE tourism market The travel agencies focus on the research industry where research personnel usually indulges in scientific exploration programs and seek for invention of new products or chemicals or new information about science or nature Millennials are adventurous and always ready to adapt themselves to the new places explored for tours in the tourism industry This in turn boosts the growth of the global SAVE tourism market The rise in rate of internet penetration around the major parts of the world makes way for travel agents to initiate several online marketing programs as online platforms are one of the easiest ways to create awareness about the specifications and details of the SAVE tours among the target customers The forecast period of SAVE Tourism market report is from 2019 to 2026 The SAVE Tourism market was valued at $3.7 billion in 2019 The report covers detailed profiling of key companies operating in the market including BTA Ltd. Top companies holding significant market share are BTA Ltd. Education segments of the report is expected to growth at a healthy CAGR during the forecast period Academic segment holds maximum revenue share in SAVE Tourism market in 2019 Verification code has been sent to your email ID By continuing, you agree to Allied Market Research Terms of Use and Privacy Policy An Email Verification Code has been sent to your email address Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast IN SHORT: Kenyan social media is awash with fake Facebook pages and accounts making bogus offers This account and page are trying to profit by using the name of a Kenyan government programme meant to help the most vulnerable Both use the same phone number to try to lure users The account and page use the logo of Inua Jamii, the Kenyan government programme that gives cash grants to poor and vulnerable people “Inua Jamii” is Kiswahili for “uplift the community” One post reads: “Kama unataka loan sai kuanzia 5k upto 100k andika neno loan.” This mix of English and Kiswahili translates as: “If you want a loan now from KSh5,000 to KSh100,000 But are the Facebook account and page and their loan offers legit There are signs that the account and page and their offers are fake The Facebook account and page tell users who comment on their posts to reach out via a WhatsApp number we were told there is a “security fee” to be paid before any loan amount is processed.  We were sent a list of the amounts needed as deposits before a loan would be given This is a clear indication that this is a scam and the page is fake Reputable lenders don’t ask for money before issuing loans For more help identifying social media scams, read our guide to Facebook scams and how to spot them {{scNews.data.sqryNews.NewsDatum.formatDate('dd.MM.yyyy')}} Kenya News Agency an initiative by the Ushiriki Wema in collaboration with the Mudavadi Trust Fund has officially launched its programme at the Uasin Gishu County Hospital Fund to support pre-term babies and improve the neonatal care services offered in the county Okoa Malaika is an infant pre-term mitigation programme distributing neo-natal equipment like incubators and baby blankets to hospitals in Kenya to ensure the well-being of mother and child wife to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi while gracing the occasion at the Uasin Gishu County Hospital noted that the Okoa Malaika program aligns with the government’s efforts to reduce infant mortality rates by ensuring a vibrant health sector under Universal Health Coverage “It is fitting that we come together in this vibrant community to embark on an initiative that uplifts and empowers both infants and women ensuring every individual has the opportunity to reach their full potential,” Mrs Musalia “Okoa Malaika initiative aims to distribute neo-natal equipment to hospitals in all 47 counties in Kenya; by doing so we will ensure the well-being of mother and child,” she explained Mrs Musalia further noted that President William Ruto’s commitment to maternal health underscores the importance of accessible and quality healthcare services for women and children across Kenya as he recently launched the mother and child unit in Iten Referral Hospital in Elgeyo Marakwet “As the world celebrates International Women’s Day and political achievements of women this year’s theme “Invest in women: Accelerate progress” with the campaign theme of inclusivity carries a powerful message that extends far beyond a single day of celebration “On this day we commemorate the remarkable strides made in advancing the rights and opportunities of women across the globe yet amidst our celebrations we cannot avoid to point out the stuck reality that neo-natal mortality continues to claim the lives of countless newborns,” stressed Mrs Musalia She said that this affects communities where women face systematic inequalities and blindness to empowerment therefore the inclusivity will help create an environment where women can access comprehensive health care “We are working on getting ultrasound to all community hospitals so that women can receive the necessary support and this will contribute to the prevention and management of pre-term births,” she noted She explained that the government has accelerated this through the community health care promoters who play a crucial role in addressing health inequalities by bringing essential services to the people especially those in rural areas and charitable organisations have a role to play in contributing to a better society as these challenges demand collaboration and cooperation on an unprecedented scale therefore putting our strengths and perspectives together enables us to achieve far more than one entity can,” she averred “As we gather to distribute neonatal incubators and baby blankets to Uasin Gishu and West Pokot counties we must recognize the potential we hold collectively to inspire change inclusion and confront the stuck realities of neonatal mortality and women’s health,” she added She noted that the journey to motherhood is one filled with the wonder of creation the program will help ease the apprehension so that when the baby is too eager and comes out before the due date “Together we have the power to make a difference and build a world where life is vital and every voice is heard,” she said spouse to Uasin Gishu Governor Selina Bii noted that it is momentous day for the county and neighbouring counties as they receive state-of-the-art incubators that will be distributed to the public health centers “We are grateful to Madam Tessie Musalia for spearheading the Okoa Malaika initiative a pre-term health program that is a beacon of hope to us all” She noted that the Okoa Malaika initiative will significantly enhance the survival process of the children born prematurely allowing them to strive into infancy and eventually adulthood as every baby’s life is precious and it is a collective duty to provide these children with the opportunity to grow and mature and community as well as the caregivers and nurses who attend to the babies in the nurseries” she noted She urged for continued collaboration amongst all stakeholders and health care providers to further enhance maternal and child health Zhang Zhizhong further noted that this is a great program as it gives a chance to bring goodwill to the Kenyan people at the grassroot level “Kenya and China have a good bilateral relationship and we hope that in the future with the help of the Mudavadi foundation we can continue with our friendly collaboration,” said Zhizhong Njoki Mambo said that as the brand ambassador she is privileged to be part of the initiative that promises to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless families “The arrival of a newborn is a beautiful occasion built with hope it is also time for vulnerability particularly for mothers who give birth to pre-term babies who require specialized care and attention,” she noted according to Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2022 She extended her heartfelt appreciation to esteemed stakeholders and organizations whose unveiling commitment and collaboration have been instrumental in bringing this vision to life “Partnerships are the cornerstone for creating a better society We recognize that no single entity can address the many challenges alone and shared resources that we can make a truly lasting impact,” said Mambo You must be logged in to post a comment Kenya Broadcasting Corporation MyGov Kenya National Archives Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board Kenya Institute of Mass Communication Media Council of Kenya eCitizen – Gateway to All Government Services How to make payments to the Directorate of Information County Focus, March, 2025. 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Sauti Ya Gusii, December, 2024. one signature covered multiple records and a number of booklets had entries that were not signed/CFM NEWS one signature covered multiple records and a number of booklets had entries that were not signed In some cases such as I booklet number 116 the records bore different marks instead of signatures There were drawings of cows and other animals Ten booklets had some blank pages,” she revealed IEBC chairman Issack Hassan stated that while there was no referendum law the commission applied the existing legislation liberally but still the initiative fell short of expectation in the initial verification process “Following the data capture process 1,633,577 records were transferred from the hard copy booklets into soft copy The 1,633,577 records entailed the raw data that was to be cleaned and further analysed for purposes of verification,” he said IEBC received a total of 1,633,577 signatures but its report following the verification process had a total of 891,598 signatures which is below the threshold of one million votes required for a referendum He explained that the process was done diligently and professionally despite claims of irregularities by CORD leaders While emphasising that the commission was being unfairly targeted by the CORD coalition Hassan Thursday stated that the signatures were thoroughly scrutinised and taken through several verification stages “As is the case in verifying signatures affirm and confirm with some high degree of certainty that indeed the supporters of the initiative as listed are registered voters If there is any doubt on the authenticity of the records in as far as voter registration is concerned such a person may not be included,” he stated He revealed that in some records there were no ID numbers and in others signatures were cancelled but not countersigned “When verifying the supporters of the initiative’s registered voters the central data base of registered voters becomes very useful in processing the information the commission is able to run a list of over a million signatures against the data base using the National ID cards and passport numbers,” he said “The 1,633,577 records were further processed in order to establish those that were valid records for purposes of verification When the law speaks of the verification of signatures of registered voters it was considered that only records with National ID or passport numbers will be taken to the next level of verification,” Mahiri-Zaja said She explained that the process of data capture and analysis was based on the assumption that the signatures appearing against the names and ID numbers were of the persons for which they appear She outlined that the records were further processed in order to establish those that were valid records for purposes of verification the process of cleaning the data yielded a total of 1,210,707 signatures “The 1,210,707 records were subjected to further analysis for quality purposes A closer scrutiny of these records showed some anomalies that needed to be taken care of Invalid entries entered in the ID/PP number column were removed,” she said She indicated that some entries had characters that were not consistent with the conventional numbering of National IDs/Passports numbers ID/Passport number entries that contained wild characters such as ( &,!,?|>…) were removed resulting into clean ID/ Passport Numbers there were a total of 1,205 entries found invalid and hence removed.” She stated that the final process of verification yielded 891,598 signatures which she stated was below the one million mark CORD has threatened to take the electoral commission to court following the move by IEBC to ‘deny’ them what they allege as their constitutional right The commission stated that if the coalition felt that they were not served to their maximum expectation and Central and North Eastern regions this week where the delegations will be issued with 2,000 books Sept 2 – The Okoa Kenya referendum push has hit the 1.4 million signature mark according to a statement by the movement’s secretariat The secretariat which is coordinating the signature collection says it is targeting to collect five million signatures despite the fact that the law requires only one million signatures “The first batch of 1,800 books distributed to Members of Parliament (Senate and National Assembly) Wiper and FORD-Kenya party officials and volunteers in the Western Kenya Rift Valley and Nairobi regions have all been filled with signatures,” the statement reads in part It further states that the exercise is expected to move to Coast The signature collection which started two weeks ago pushes for a plebiscite to amend clauses in the Constitution to among other issues increase the allocation of funds to counties to enable them deliver more services to the electorate The Okoa Kenya Secretariat is urging Kenyans from all walks of life to put their signatures in the books at designated areas in their regions to enable it reach the five million plus mark The technical committee headed by Paul Mwangi is in the process of drafting a Bill which together with the batch of signatures will be handed over to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for review Mwangi says the committee is currently holding consultations on the issues by seeking public opinion on the proposed amendments The electoral commission will expedite verification of 1.4 million Okoa Kenya referendum signatures and transmit the Bill to the county assemblies by next month The deal was arrived at during a three-hour meeting between the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and Cord leaders Raila Odinga Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetang’ula The meeting agreed to address discrepancies raised by Cord in the distribution of BVR kits across the country to register four million voters in the first of the two phases that started yesterday “They gave us the excuse of limitation of resources and our failure to submit a soft copy of the signatures,” Raila said “But even as we agreed that it’s not the wish of the executive to provide resources as they wish the constitution does not say signatures must be in soft copy.” Wetang’ula said: “The signatures have been lying here for the last 90 days but the executive must ensure adequate resources by way of supplementary budget for the commission to do its job.” The signatures to amend the constitution to increase allocations to the counties from at least 15 per cent to 45 per cent Cord leaders have complained the delay is meant to frustrate the referendum bid The constitution says the commission shall have 90 days to verify the signatures and hand over the draft Bill to the county assemblies for consideration Kalonzo accused Jubilee of employing delaying tactics so that Kenyans give up on the referendum He warned that the country will not take the “monkey business of a stolen election in 2017” as in 2013 “We know there 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warns investors against fake cryptocurrency platform using his name 12.30am carry out a planned system maintenance”/FILE Mar 26 – Mobile Service Provider Safaricom has notified its customers in disruption of services due to planned system maintenance The firm’s Strategy and Innovation Director Joseph Ogutu state that the maintenance which will take place on Wednesday and Thursday will mostly affect the availability of air time top-up 12.30am carry out a planned system maintenance,” he stated he indicated that all other services including voice He explained that that the maintenance has been planned in such a way that will result in the least disruption to customers TUKO.co.ke journalist Wycliffe Musalia has over six years of experience in financial, business which offers deep insights into Kenyan and global economic trends Kenyans continue to raise concerns over the Safaricom Fuliza loan limit and its eligibility The leading telecommunications firm and mobile money service provider in the country said the overdraft loan facility is available to all M-Pesa customers and is allocated by the issuing bank An M-Pesa customer took to social complaining about the telco's move to allocate her KSh 1,000 for Okoa Jahazi (airtime credit) yet she is only eligible for a Fuliza limit of KSh 100. Read also Kenyans react after Safaricom temporarily shuts down M-Pesa services: "Mliamua kuninyima loans" PAY ATTENTION: TUKO is in WhatsApp Channels now! Subscribe and read news in favourite messenger. In response, Safaricom urged the customer to fulfil some requirements for her to get an upgrade of the Fuliza limit which is allocated by the bank. The telco said the customer should ensure frequent use of Safaricom services including M-Pesa, data bundles, Okoa Jahazi, and airtime. Screengrab of conversation between M-Pesa customer and Safaricom.Source: UGCAnother customer raised a similar concern, noting that her Okoa limit is KSh 2,500, yet she has zero Fuliza loan limit. This came after the telco announced a temporary closure of M-Pesa services for scheduled maintenance on Monday, March 24. Read also Jamal Rohosafi's lover Wangari Thiong'o's bag with KSh 256k Safaricom said all M-Pesa services would be affected during the 30-minute operation except the rest of the services including calls Kenyans took to social media, expressing their dissatisfaction over various services offered by the telco The telco maintained that the continued use of its services puts customers at a higher chance of qualifying and upgrading their loan limits If a customer is already signed into Fuliza a Kenyan man lamented after attempting to opt out of the overdraft facility The M-Pesa customer said he wanted to increase his Fuliza limit to KSh 30,000 from KSh 9,500 However, Ufa's frustrations doubled when he opted back into the service, only to be allocated a loan limit of KSh 0 Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has criticized Kenyans who continue to praise political leaders who she claims are responsible for the economic hardship In a statement shared via her X account on Wednesday Wamuchomba condemned the hypocrisy of citizens who publicly complain about their plight but still offer praise to those in power when they visit their communities “Okoa pay slip will only happen if we stop clapping for lies from people in strategic leadership positions Some of you even compose songs in their praises!” Wamuchomba stated Wamuchomba’s remarks focused on the ongoing struggle of civil servants who are burdened by high taxes and a lack of adequate compensation She emphasized that while these workers are being taxed 35 per cent of their salaries to fund government projects such as renovations to high-profile government buildings many are still unable to pay off long-term mortgages for their own homes She questioned how Kenyans could continue to praise leaders who are not prioritizing the welfare of ordinary citizens “How do you praise someone who takes your 35 per cent of your salary to pay for the Renovation and facelift of Government buildings like the house on the hill you and your family are on a long-term mortgage uncleared?” Wamuchomba noted Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachaugua recently launched the ‘Okoa payslip‘ mission to counter President William Ruto’s new tax policies Speaking from his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County via a TikTok live video on February 1 Gachagua expressed concern over increased tax deductions likely linked to the recently implemented Tax Amendment Act and Tax Procedures Act “We want to rescue the payslip because the payslip iliguzwa na iko shida mingi sana (We want) to restore the dignity of the payslip so that the people can do their things,” Gachagua stated those who are talented and in the online space we are going to have a conversation with our young people so that they can tell me what they think we can do and what we can put in place so that their lives may be better.” Gachagua announced plans to engage with young people working in the digital space to discuss the effects of these new taxes their talents can be acknowledged and everybody can know who has the power to do what…that is what I’m planning but most important is to engage with the young people,” Gachagua added A key change under the new laws is the doubling of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions for workers earning above Ksh36,000 This third phase of the NSSF Act of 2013 takes effect this month Both employees and employers are now required to contribute 6% of the employee’s salary to the NSSF with the digital service tax being replaced by the significant economic presence tax which has increased from 1.5% to 3% of turnover a new 5% withholding tax on digital platforms is expected to reduce earnings for content creators and other digital entrepreneurs how about joining our vibrant Telegram and WhatsApp channels for hotter stories Stay informed on the latest news by subscribing to the best categories of your interest It is frustrating when you run out of airtime on an important call It even worsens if you cannot top-up airtime because you do not have money or there is no shop around Telkom’s PEWA allows you to borrow emergency airtime and continue communicating conveniently It is quite normal to run out of airtime when you least expect it. However, when that happens, and you do not have money to purchase airtime top-up for your Telkom number, you can quickly opt to borrow emergency airtime. Therefore, knowing how to borrow airtime from Telkom is a quick fix for your emergency airtime needs. Read also How to redeem Telkom Ziada points for airtime, SMS, and data You have to be a Telkom line user for at least two months to qualify for PEWA. Photo: Pexels.com, @keiraburtonSource: UGCBefore you opt for PEWA emergency airtime, you must know that not every Telkom number holder qualifies for the service. You may be denied the service if you do not meet the following requirements. In addition to knowing the PEWA qualifying criterion, you must be conversant with PEWA terms and conditions, which you must not violate. Here is what you need to know. Read also How Do I Prepare for Life Without a Job?": Expert Advises Use the USSD code *133# to access Telkom emergency airtime service. Photo: Pexels.com, @ketutsubiyantoSource: UGCWhen your airtime is depleted and you do not have money to make a quick top-up, PEWA emergency airtime is handy. However, you may not be out of trouble if you do not know how to get PEWA on Telkom. So, how do you get PEWA using a USSD code? Read also How to check Bonga Points in Airtel Kenya (Zawadi Points) How do you know your remaining PEWA airtime balance Once you successfully request Telkom emergency airtime and receive it it is important to monitor your balance to know how much is left whenever you use it To find out how much is left of your PEWA airtime The airtime borrowing service on Telkom is not Okoa Jahazi but PEWA. PEWA is Telkom’s emergency airtime service, similar to Safaricom’s Okoa Jahazi. Telkom PEWA bundles are available as Kshs. 20, Kshs.50, and Kshs. 100. You should repay the balance within seven days. You will not be able to access PEWA services for 14 days. No. Telkom charges an advance fee of 10% on every request. 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