The Citizen Voice

  The Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary General Collins Oyuu address mourners during a funeral in Rarieda Sub-County-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo   October 30, 2023   Knut tells Knec to pay teachers hired for exams immediately   The Kenya National Union of Teachers has asked the Country’s National Exams body to pay teachers who have been hired to supervise, invigilate and mark the Nationals exams.   The Secretary General of the  Kenya National Union of Teachers{KNUT} Collins Oyuu says the Kenya National Examination Council{KNEC} has taken teachers they hire to supervise, invigilate and mark the national examinations for granted hence it does pay them in time.   Speaking in Rarieda area during a funeral on Saturday, the Knut Boss said this time round it will never be business as usual for the Kenya National Examination Council if it does not pay those teachers hired to handle exams in time.   Oyuu has accused  the Kenya National Examinations Council of not been

Cabinet Secretary in charge of ICT and Digital Economy Eliud Owalo and Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii during a church service in Rarieda Sub-County in Siaya County on Saturday-Photo Courtesy   By Dickson Odhiambo   October 29, 2023   It is possible Kalenjins and Luos can work together politically   TWO Leaders have hinted that there is a possibility that two communities in the country can work together politically.   Cabinet Secretary in charge of ICT and Digital Economy Eliud Owalo and Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii say it is very much possible for both Luos and Kalenjins to work together and chart their feature political paths while pursuing a common goal.   Owalo says the two communities belong to the same language group that is Nilotes and it is very easy for them to work harmoniously.   Addressing congregation in a church service during United Hera Churches Fellowship at Rakombe Church of Saviour in Rarieda Sub County within Siaya County, Owalo says this makes it possible fo

  The Nyanza Regional Commissioner Flora Mworoa address the press in Kisumu today over the preparations for the National Examinations that kicks off next week on Monday-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo   October 27, 2023   Don’t Attempt to cheat in National Exams, Nyanza RC warns   That Nyanza Regional Commissioner has issued a stern warning about those who would attempt cheating in the forthcoming national examinations that kicks off on Monday next week.   The Nyanza Regional Commissioner Flora Mworoa says the region is fully prepared in taking the KCPE, KPSEA and the KCSE exams of this year 2023, warning that those who will engage in any form of exam malpractice during the examination period will not be spared.   Addressing the press at her office in Kisumu today to give the preparation so far as far as the national examination is concerned, the Nyanza Regional Commissioner said they are set for the national examinations.   Mworoa says the region has secured adequate sec

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with the Habitat for Humanity Kenya Willy Lang'at address participants during today's Global Hand Washing Day celebrated at Nyomwaro Primary school in Nyando Sub-County-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo   October 24, 2023   Organization launches hand washing program targeting 881 households in Nyando   AN organization has launched a hand washing program targeting over 800 household within Kochogo South in Nyando Sub-County.   Habitat for Humanity Kenya says it has launched the program so as to help raising the awareness within the local community  on the importance of hand washing where 881 households are set to benefit from the program.   Speaking at Nyomwaro primary school in Nyando Sub-County today to commemorate the Global Hand Washing Day, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at the Habitat for Humanity Kenya Willy Lang’at said the organization has trained girls from two Primary schools on the seven steps of hand washing whi

Cabinet Secretary for ICT Eliud Owalo accompanied by Nomiya Church officials during the Church's Youth Convention held in Kisumu-Photo By  Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo   October 23, 2023   ICT CS helps Nomiya Church to form Sacco, promises shs 1M   The Information, Communication Technology and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has aided the Nomiya Church to form a Saving and Credit Cooperative Society.   Owalo says this is a good move as the formation of the Sacco by the Nomiya Church is a move in the right direction as it will help the church to invest for its members through the Sacco.   Speaking during the Nomiya Church Youth Convention in Kisumu, the ICT Cabinet Secretary said it is high time the religious organization think in terms of investments so as to be able to cater for their needs.   Owalo urges the Youth to be aggressive and tap various opportunities in the online employment, adding that this is the way to go.   Owalo has lauded the Sacco which has raised

  The Catholic University of Eastern Africa{CUEA} where the East Africa Employability Summit  will be held in November this year-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo October 19, 2023 East Africa Employability Summit to be held this November in Nairobi   THE East African Employability Career Summit is set to be held in Nairobi in November this year.  The Summit will be held on November 22 and 23 this year at the Catholic University of  Eastern Africa{CUEA} within the main auditorium. The Theme of the Summit is Closing the Gap; A Decade of Investing  in Youth Employability Skills in East Africa. According to the concept note on the forthcoming Summit, the East Africa Career Summit seeks to adopt a dialogue approach in panel discussions preceded by a key note address and succeeded by moderated plenary to deepen participation and participants engagement. alogue approach The summit is necessitated by the continuous need to find pragmatic solutions to the employability needs and solving for Af

Chairman Board of Directors at Kenya Electricity Generating Company Julius Ogamba address the press at Sondu/Miriu Hydro Power Station during the Stakeholders' tour held at the Station today. With him is the Company's  Managing Director Engineer Peter Njenga{L}   -Photo By Dickson Odhiambo  By Dickson Odhiambo   October 18, 2023   KenGen sets to re-develop Gogo Hydro Power Project in Migori   The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC is set to re-develop the Gogo Hydro Power Project in Migori so as to increase the Electricity supply in the National Grid.   The Kenya Electricity Generating Company Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Engineer Peter Njenga says the Cabinet's Recent approval of the Gogo Hydro Power Project’s redevelopment is a pivotal moment for the company and the country as a whole.   Addressing the press today after the Stakeholders' tour of the Sondu/Miriu Hydro Power Station in Kisumu County, the KenGen Managing Director said this will be

  Former President of the East African Law Society James Aggrey Mwamu during a past event. He has challenged counties within Nyanza Region to set aside funds for disaster preparedness-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo   October 9, 2023   Counties in Nyanza told to set aside funds for Disaster preparedness   The Counties in Nyanza region have been urged to consider setting aside funds for disaster preparedness and get early preparations.   The Four Counties that include Kisumu, Migori, Siaya and Homa Bay have been told not to wait until disasters strike then start looking for funds.   Former President of the East African Law Society James Mwamu says the Four Counties in Luo Nyanza region seems to be unprepared for the anticipated El Nino rains despite warning from the Meteorological department that El nino rains will be witnessed.   Mwamu says the level of unpreparedness by the four counties is very worrying indeed, adding that they are waiting for wanton destruction by the El Nino so

Director Golden Elites Schools Charles Ochome who has been re-elected as the Kenya Private Schools Association's Chairman to serve for his second term in office during a past Function-File Photo By Dickson Odhiambo   October 9, 2023   Kenya Private Schools Association Chair retains seat for second term   The Kenya Private Schools Association has held its elections where the current Chairman has retained the seat and will serve the second term.   Charles Ochome, the Director of Golden Elites Schools has been re-elected to serve for his second term up to 2025.   Addressing the press during the event, Ochome has thanked the Kenya Private Schools Association’s Fraternity for re-electing him for the second time to serve them.   Ochome says a lot is expected from the new team, adding that they will do what they can to serve the members fully.   He says his office is fully ready to serve all its members without fear, favor or victimization.   “We are here to change the history of the Keny

  Former East African Law Society President James Mwamu addressing the press during a past function-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo   October 6, 2023   Govt told to address the issue of Sondu skirmishes by identifying culprits   THE Government has been urged to immediately address the issue of conflict along the Kisumu-Kericho Border at the Sondu Market by identifying the culprits who should be punished by law.   Former President of the East African Law Society James Mwamu says what is happening along the Kisumu-Kericho Border at Sondu Market is very unfortunate indeed and must stop forthwith.   Addressing the Press at his Kisumu Office today, Mwamu has urged the Government to find a lasting solution towards the skirmishes that has left nearly seven people dead and several others injured.   Mwamu has strongly condemned the skirmishes, adding that it is a strange phenomenon.   He says the Government should work extra hard to identify, arrest  and take to Court those perpetrators who