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  The Kenya Diaspora Alliance Chairperson Dr. Shem Ochuodo and other dignitaries during a past function-Photo Courtesy By Barack Oduor 27 th  November 2023 Alliance to recognize outstanding Kenyans in Diaspora A DIASPORA outfit is set to award Kenyans living abroad who have excelled in their respective careers and made positive contributions to the country. The Kenya Diaspora Alliance Chairperson Dr. Shem Ochuodho has announced the launch of the 2023 Diaspora Awards saying that the event is set to celebrate and recognize the remarkable contributions and achievements of individuals from diverse Kenyan diaspora communities across the world. “The Kenya Diasporas Alliance recognizes the awards as a beacon of acknowledgement for individuals who have not only demonstrated excellence, innovation, and impact but have also showcased the positive influence of diaspora communities on a global scale,” Ochuodho says. He says the awards will be presented at the Kenya Diaspora Homecoming

  African Peace and Security Union (APSU) chairperson  Roll Stephane Ngomat-Photo Courtesy By Barack Oduor 27 th  November 2023 Why Initiative Seeks Finding Peace and Prosperity for Continent Africa AFRICA is facing myriad challenges. From conflicts to natural catastrophes such as drought, famine and floods, yet the continent has shown resilience in the wake of adversities.  The Chairperson of African Peace and Security Union (APSU) Roll Stephane Ngomat reveals what the initiative is doing to bring peace to the continent. What are the roles of the African Peace and Security Union (APSU)? African Peace and Security Union (APSU) role is to promote a permanent dialogue between all components of the African population on issues concerning the culture of peace; Support policies and programs which promote peace, security, stability and encourage the integration of the Africans. African Peace and Security Union is built on several key thematic priorities in areas that include,  Early Warning

  Immediate Former Chairman Kisumu Journalists Network Rushdie Oudia{L} hands over the group's certificate to the new Chairman Dickens Wasonga-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo   November 26, 2023   New Team takes over Ksm Journalists Network’s Leadership     A NEW Team has officially taken over the leadership of Kisumu Journalists Network.   The  team dubbed as Team Fresh led by Veteran Journalist Dickens Wasonga as the Network’s New Chairman has managed to bag all the positions from chairperson to Organizing Secretary.   In a hotly contested polls held at Kisumu’s Public Service Club this November 25, Dickens Wasonga resoundingly defeated the immediate former chairman Rushdie Oudia after garnering 47 votes. Oudia managed to get 20 votes. Doreen Magak and Daniel Dembede were earlier elected unopposed as the Vice Chairperson and Deputy Secretary of the Kisumu Journalists Network respectively. Harold Odhiambo has been elected as the Secretary of the Network after defeati

  President of Mwalimu James Japheth Mwamu Foundation Lawyer James Aggrey Mwamu during a past function-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo November 24, 2023 Parents with form ones early next year told not to overspend this festive A NUMBER of parents across the country who will be taking their children to form one have been urged not to overspend during this forthcoming festive hence get stranded come January next year. President of Mwalimu James Japheth Mwamu Foundation Lawyer James Aggrey Mwamu says parents who have children joining form one as from January next year need to plan early for such and not overspend during the Christmas and New Year’s festive. Addressing the press at his office in Kisumu today where he congratulated the schools in Kisumu County which have posted good results during this last KCPE exams that was released yesterday, Mwamu said Parents who have saved some money will great get it easy when it comes to admitting their sons and daughters in various sc

  KCPE Candidates at Rae Kanyaika Primary school in Kisumu East Constituency together with their teachers celebrate the sterling performance in the Last KCPE in the country. The school has produced the third best nationally-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo November 23, 2023 Schools in Kisumu excels in Last KCPE Exams A NUMBER of schools both Public and Private  in Kisumu County have excelled well in this year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education{KCPE} Exams which is the last one in the 8-4-4 System of Education. A spot check by this writer reveals that a number of schools within Kisumu County have made a mark in this last class eight National Examinations. At Rae Kanyaika Primary school which is a public school, Felix Omondi Ocholla has managed to scoop 426 marks out of the possible 500 to emerge the best in Kisumu County and the third best KCPE Candidate nationally. The best Candidate nationally has scored 428 marks out of possible 500. Three other candida

  Former President of the East African Law Society Lawyer James Aggrey Mwamu at his office in Kisumu-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo November 14, 2023 Taxing Kenyans heavily is not good, says lawyer The issue of Government taxing Kenyans heavily is not right at all, a lawyer has said. Former President of the East African Law Society James Aggrey Mwamu says increasing taxes on issues like getting National Identity Cards, replacing ID Cards, Passports and birth certificates is not in order at all. Addressing the press at his office in Kisumu, Mwamu said it is like the Government is asking Kenyans to pay for being Kenyans. Mwamu says the move is not right constitutionally, adding that it is exploitative in nature. “When you are born in a country as a citizen, something like issuance of ID Cards should be free of charge because you are in a particular country and this is why taxes are collected to ensure that the people who are Kenyans do not have to pay for bei

Cabinet  Secretary in charge of ICT and Digital Economy Eliud Owalo during the launch of  the  Professional Association of Nyanza {PANY} Women in Kisumu-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo   November 4, 2023   Professionals Association of Nyanza Women launched in Kisumu   AN Association comprising of women from Nyanza region in  different professions have been officially launched in Kisumu.   In a colourful ceremony Presided over by the Cabinet Secretary in charge of ICT and Digital Economy Eliud Owalo, the Women in different professions hailing from Kisumu, Migori, Siaya and Homa Bay Counties have launched the Professional Association of Nyanza {PANY} Women.   Addressing the participants during the official launch at Ciala Resort in Kisumu West Sub-County on Friday, Cabinet  Secretary in charge of ICT and Digital Economy Eliud Owalo said the launch of the Association is very significant for a number of reasons.   “First, is the very fact that our women are standing up to be counted. Qu

  A section of media stakeholders follow proceedings during today's International Day to End Impunity for Crime against Journalists-Story and Photo By Dickson Odhiambo November 2, 2023   Stakeholders told to Unite in ending Crime and Impunity against Journalists   VARIOUS stakeholders have been urged to fully unite and help in ending crime and impunity against Journalists across the country.   Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathews Owili says this is the surest way to ensure that crime and impunity against Journalists is ended.   Addressing stakeholders today in Kisumu during the International Day to End Impunity for Crime against Journalists, Kisumu Deputy Governor said a  divisive media will not stand against the enemy and win .   “ Unity is strength. Let us face the tormentors as a team not as individuals ,” Dr Owili says.   Owili says the Journalists through their umbrella bodies should demand an end to impunity in Kenya, Africa, and the World , adding that this is because  protecting

Part of the building at St Christopher Kolunga Primary school that has been destroyed by wind that accompanied heavy rains yesterday-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo   November 2, 2023   School in Nyando incur Loses due to destruction from heavy rains   Heavy Rains witnessed yesterday night in Nyando Sub-County has caused destruction to some  homes and a school.   According to the Chairman of the Board of Management of the school Moses Warah, the heavy rains that pounded the area of Onjiko/Awasi ward caused destruction to St Christopher’s Kolunga Primary school.   He says the  school has incurred an estimated loss of shs 2.9Million after the heavy down pour accompanied by hailstone caused destruction to some of its classrooms.   He says the incident has seen four class rooms roofs blown off, adding that the classes whose roofs have been blown off include the Early Child hood Education{ECD} and that which houses Junior Secondary school.   Warah says about 200 learners will be affected