Today is Wed, 9 Jul 2025
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Swearing In of IEBC Commissioners
Within the week President Ruto is likely to swear in the gazetted IEBC Commissioners.This Swearing In Ceremony is bound to take place despite the existing court orders barring him from doing so in the ongoing case Kelvin Omondi and Another vs AG and 8 Others.
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Invitation to Submit Memoranda on the Health (Amendment) Bill 2025
The Departmental Committee on Health has called for submissions on memoranda on the proposed amendments to the Health Act, Cap 241,to provide access to emergency services and heathcare before payment of prospective medical costs by users. The memoranda should be forwarded to the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly on or before 26th June 2025.
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IEBC Commissioners Case Hearing
Hearing on the nomination process of newly appointed IEBC commissioners will be heard this Tuesday. It was recently brought to the attention of the Registrar of the High Court that there had been blatant disregard over the conservatory orders barring their appointments via gazette notice released last week .The orders barred the President from gazetting the newly appointed commissioners. With this regard the petitioners filed a fresh application under certificate of urgency to have the matter expedited.
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AIRA Talks
The African Internet Rights Alliance will be holding a webinar on 25th June 2025. The webinar will discuss the suitability of Data Protection Laws in the Governance of AI. For registration, see the link: https://t.co/iscgLcrTEv.
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G7 Leaders' Summit
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit, held from 15th June 2025 to 17th June 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, brought together leaders from the world’s top advanced economies, Canada, the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the EU, alongside invited guests such as India, Brazil, Mexico, and Ukraine. Hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the summit focused on global priorities including support for Ukraine, aligning sanctions on Russia, resolving trade tensions, managing climate and wildfire risks, and setting standards for AI and digital governance. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy attended to seek further military and reconstruction aid, while concerns over President Trump’s participation cast uncertainty over the possibility of a joint communiqué. Security was heightened due to protest risks and wildfire smoke, and the summit marked a shift toward broader international engagement by including leaders from the Global South.
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Jerry Shikhule, Vice President, Panamax Inc.
Jerry Shikhule has been appointed as the Vice President of Customer Engagement & Growth, Africa at Panamax Inc. With 15 years of experience in sales, strategy, and commercial leadership, Jerry has consistently driven growth and market expansion for both multinational and local organisations. His experience will be pivotal in his role as Panamax Inc.’s Vice President, where he will be required to expand the company’s footprint across the continent by deepening relationships with new and existing clients and spearheading revenue-driving initiatives. His responsibilities included shaping customer engagement frameworks tailored to diverse African markets, collaborating with local teams to position Panamax’s solutions effectively, and guiding go-to-market strategies that support regional growth objectives. Before his appointment, he was the Director of Business Development at Vericash, where he was responsible for leading strategic initiatives and commercial operations across the African continent, helping financial institutions embrace digital transformation through innovative digital banking solutions. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration, Management. In addition, he has a diploma in Customer Service Management from the University of South Africa and a certificate in sales from Microsoft Partner University.