Today is Wed, 30 Oct 2024
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Anticipated Government Shake-up
This week holds significant governmental changes as anticipation is high for the nomination of a new Attorney General, following the renomination of Ms. Rebecca Miano as the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife. Additionally, we await the nomination of the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of East Africa Community (EAC), the ASALS, and Regional Development. Finally, talk is rife about potential reshuffles among Principal Secretaries and the Council of Economic Advisors, adding further intrigue to the political landscape.
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Public Participation on Nominated Cabinet Secretaries.
This week marks the end of public participation for the nominated Cabinet Secretaries. The National Assembly has invited the public to share their views through written submissions. The deadline for making submissions on the first batch of nominees is Wednesday, July 31, and for the second batch, it is Thursday, August 1.
Nominated Cabinet Secretaries Vetting Process.
All eyes are on the National Assembly as the Parliamentary Committee on Appointments begins vetting the 21 newly nominated Cabinet Secretaries. Each nominee will face a rigorous evaluation to ensure they are fit for office. The vetting for the first and second batches will take place from August 1 to 4 at the Mini-Chamber in County Hall, Parliament Buildings at 8:00 AM. This event is open to the public, with live streaming available online.
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Release of Protestors.
This Tuesday, July 30, marks a development in the sate of the nation as protestors arrested during recent demonstrations will be released on cash bail of Ksh 500. They will have a pre-trial mention as part of the legal proceedings.
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Kenya Internet Governance Forum, 2024
This Thursday, August 1, the Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) will take place. This year’s theme is “The Internet We Want – Empowering All Kenyan People,” aligning with the global IGF theme of “Building our Multi-Stakeholder Digital Future.” The KIGF is an annual event that brings together representatives from government, civil society, the private sector, academia, and the technical community to discuss and share knowledge on key issues related to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and internet policy in Kenya. This forum provides a vital platform for stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue and shape the future of the internet in Kenya.
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Fifth Ordinary Session of The Specialized Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment
Taking place from the 29th July to 2nd August 2024, the primary goal of the Specialized Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment is to evaluate and endorse strategies and policies at both continental and regional levels to promote social development, labour, and employment. The Specialized Technical Committee will review specific roadmaps aimed at implementing policies and strategies in areas such as social protection, social and solidarity economy, labour migration, youth employment, child marriage, Female Genital Mutilation, and ending exploitation and abuse of children. Additionally, the STC will receive knowledge products that offer insights into wage issues in Africa and the operationalization of dialogue mechanisms related to labour migration.
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Mr. Douglas Kanja Kirocho
His Excellency the President has, nominated Mr. Douglas Kanja Kirocho for appointment as the Inspector-General of the National Police Service.
Mr. Douglas Kanja is the Acting Inspector-General of the National Police Service. He has had a career spanning nearly four decades in law enforcement, during which he rose through the ranks to the top command of the Service. He previously served as Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Commandant of the General Service Unit for a period of five years, Deputy Commandant of the General Service Unit for three years, County Police Commander in charge of Kilifi County, Deputy Commandant of Kenya Airports Police Unit, Chief Armourer at the Police Headquarters and Deputy Chief Armourer at the Kenya Police Service Headquarters, among other high level positions within the ranks of the National Police Service.
A career police officer who has served for a cumulative period of thirty-nine years, Mr.
Kanja began his career as a recruit Police Constable in 1985 and was then promoted to Police Constable, Police Corporal, Acting Inspector of Police, Inspector of Police (IP), Chief Inspector of Police, Acting Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police, Senior Superintendent of Police, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police, Commissioner of Police, Assistant Inspector Generai, Senior Assistant Inspector General.