Today is Wed, 29 Jan 2025
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The Africa Energy Summit
President William Ruto is scheduled to attend the Africa Energy Summit, which is set to take place on 27th January and 28th January 2025 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The summit is organised by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group with the aim to advance an ambitious plan to deliver electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. The summit will bring together African heads of state, international partners, philanthropic organisations, and private sector leaders to advance Mission 300 — a groundbreaking initiative to scale energy access and accelerate the continent’s clean energy transition.
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National Assembly Retreat
The National Assembly is this week scheduled to hold a mid-term retreat to evaluate the legislative progress and outline the priorities for the upcoming parliamentary session. Scheduled to take place from Monday, 27th January to Friday, 31st January in Naivasha, this gathering will bring together Members of Parliament. The retreat comes at the mid-point of the 13th parliament and will allow legislators to reflect on the progress made during the first three sessions and strategise for the legislative agenda in the fourth session set to begin on the week of 10th February. The programme is designed to feature plenary discussions and panel sessions facilitated by seasoned experts, including current and former legislators. MPs are also expected to explore areas for improving legislative processes to enhance governance and service delivery. Similarly, the performance of the newly created committees will be under scrutiny.
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Douglas Kanja and Mohamed Amin to appear in court.
This Thursday, 30th January 2025, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Directorate of Criminal Investigations boss Mohamed Amin are set to appear before the High Court. The court has summoned them to personally explain the disappearance of three men abducted in Mlolongo and Machakos last December. Justice Chacha Mwita rejected their request to skip the hearing, stating their claim of being unaware of the arrests or the men’s whereabouts was insufficient. Paul Nyamondi, representing Mr. Kanja, confirmed to the court that the Inspector General will comply and attend the session.
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Data Privacy Day
This Tuesday, January 28th, is Data Privacy Day. This year’s theme is “Take Control of Your Privacy.”
Reduced lending rates on the horizon
The CBK is expected to reduce lending rates during its early February monetary policy committee meeting to remedy the lending dip.
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ODPC Annual Data Privacy Conference.
This week, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) will host its annual data protection conference set to take place today, Monday, 27th January and Tuesday, 28th January 2025. This year’s event is themed ” Safeguarding Personal Data to Spur Digital Transformation & Economic Development”. In the wake of the integration of digital technology in business, the concept of digital trust has become paramount, especially when managing and safeguarding Kenyans’ sensitive information. The event will take place in Eldoret where the ODPC plans to launch its 8th Regional Office.
Livestock Vaccination Programme
President Ruto’s planned mass vaccination of 22 million cattle and 50 million goats will begin this week in Laikipia County. This initiative, part of a broader strategy to achieve disease-free status, will be implemented at the county level, with the County Directors of Veterinary Services playing a crucial role in its execution. The vaccination programme targets to prevent Foot and Mouth Disease and peste des petits ruminants, a deadly viral disease but has stirred up controversy.
KPLC Study on New Electricity Tariffs
Kenya is expected to launch a study on the cost of electricity service in February. This study will provide insight into the expenses incurred by an electricity utility or provider to generate, transmit, distribute, and supply electricity to consumers. It will also form the basis for the new electricity prices that will take effect in July 2026.
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Sheila Cheruto
The Board of 1&M Group PLC appointed Ms. Sheila Cheruto Tiren as the Group Executive General Manager Human Resources (GEGM HR). Ms. Tiren is a finance professional with experience in Human Resources. Immediately before her appointment as the GEGM HR, Ms. Tiren was the HR Cluster Lead (Channels, Consumer Business, Customer Obsession, Brand& Marketing) at Safaricom Pic for the past year. She previously worked as a Senior HR Business Partner at Absa Bank Kenya Limited (formerly Barclays Bank of Kenya) and in Zambia as the Aghing Head of HR for Barclays Bank Zambia. Before joining Absa Bank Kenya Limited, she also worked in the same capacity as a Senior HR Business Partner at CFC Stanbic Bank (now Stanbic Bank).
Ms. Tiren holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University, She is a Certified Human Resources Practitioner (CHRP) and is a full member of the Institute of Human Resources Management.