The Citizen Voice

  Ksumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong'o who is also the Chair of the Health Committee at the Council of Governor addressing the press in Kisumu today on the need to amend the NHIF Bill before President Kenyatta signs it into law-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo January 9, 2022 Call for key amendments to the NHIF Bill before President Assents it into law The Governors across the country now want the National Hospital Insurance Fund Bill to be amended before the President assents it into law. Chairman of the Committee of Health at the Council of Governors Prof Peter Anyang Nyong’o says there are six key areas which need amendments before President Uhuru Kenyatta signs the NHIF Bill that has since been passed by both the National Assembly and the Senate into law. Addressing the press in Kisumu today, Nyong’o who is also the Kisumu Governor said the six areas   that need amendments include on how to manage the funds, Financial resources for primary health cares in countie...

  Principal Kisumu school Peter Obuogo {L} receives a dummy check worth shs 200,000 from President of Kisumu Boys High School Alumni Association Lawyer James Mwamu to help the needy and bright students in paying their fees-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo                 January 6, 2022   Alumni donate shs 200,000 to needy students of Kisumu School   KISUMU Boys High School Alumni Association has donated shs 200,000 to needy students of the School towards their fees.   President of the Kisumu Boys High school Alumni Association James Aggrey Mwamu says the amount will benefit needy and bright students who have problems in paying school fees.   Addressing the students and staff of the school during presentation of the cheque to the school, Mwamu said the first batch this funding will benefit a total of 20 such students from the School.    Mwamu says some...

  Education CS Prof George Magoha addressing Principals of National Schools and Special schools in Kisumu today. He says those students suspected of homosexuality and lesbianism in boarding schools will not be allowed there but will go to study in schools next to their homes-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo December 30, 2021 Students suspected of Homosexuality and lesbianism will not be allowed in Boarding schools STUDENTS suspected to be practicing homosexuality and lesbianism within boarding schools they are across the country will not be allowed to continue being there but will go back to day schools near areas they come from. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology says also unruly students who also cause chaos and wants to go back home will also not be allowed to be in boarding schools but will instead be allowed to do their studies in days schools next to their homes. Addressing the Principals of National Schools and Special schools across the...

  Former President of East African Law Society James Mwamu give gifts to residents of Manyatta B ward within Kisumu East Constituency during a meeting with them on his bid to be the next area MP during next year's polls-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo   December 28, 2021   Ksm East MP's Bill on amending Public Appointment Act is ill advised   The Bill which Kisumu East Member of Parliament Shakeel Shabir is sponsoring to stop the President not to be an appointing authority to state officers is ill advised, former President of the East African Law Society has said.   Mwamu says the Bill known as Public Appointments (Parliamentary Amendment Bill 2021) will curtail the appointment of parastatals chiefs and other state offices and it is in bad faith.   Mwamu who is aspiring to be Kisumu East Member of Parliament in an ODM party ticket during the next year’s General election says the bill is not a good one especially at the time...

  Former President of East African Law Society James Mwamu hands over a chrismas gift to a person with disability from Kolwa Central ward in Kisumu East. Leaders have been urged to take seriously issues affecting PWDs across the country-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo December 25, 2021 Parents advised not to overspend during this festive season PARENTS across the country have been advised not to overspend during this   festive season so   that   they don’t overstrained with issues of paying school fees come next month when schools reopens. Former President of the East African Law Society James Aggrey Mwamu says most parents have a tendency of overspending their income during festive seasons like Christmas among other without thinking of school fees payment in advance to avoid inconveniences when schools re-opens. Addressing the press in Kisumu to pass a message of good will to residents of Kisumu East Constituency during this Christmas, Mwamu ...

  Advisor to Kisumu Governor on issues of Persons with Disabilities Caroline Agwanda addressing PWDs from Kolwa Central Ward during a meeting where leaders were urged to take seriously the issues affecting PWDs-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo   December 25, 2021   Leaders told to address the issues affecting PWDs   LEADERS have been urged to take seriously issues affecting persons with disabilities across the country.   Former President of East African law Society James Aggrey Mwamu says issues affecting persons with disabilities have been neglected for a long time without being addressed.   Mwamu says the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under Article 54 has provisions on how the persons with disabilities should be treated as well as provisions on access to all places, public transport and information among other provisions.   Addressing persons with disabilities from Kolwa Central in Kisumu constituency where he d...

  Senior Counsel Prof Tom Ojienda addressing a meeting in Kisumu today where he said he will protect and defend devolution in the Senate should he be elected as the next Kisumu County  Senator during the next year's August Polls-Photo By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo December 23, 2021 I will surely protect devolution in Senate, SC Ojienda vows A SENATORIAL Aspirant has vowed to fully defend and protect devolution should he be elected as the next Senator for Kisumu County during the next year’s August polls. Senior Counsel Professor Tom Ojienda says his main aim why he wants to vie for the Kisumu County Senatorial seat come next year August is to be a protector and great defender of devolution as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Government Act of 2012. Prof Ojienda who has declared his interest for the seat on Orange Democratic Movement {ODM} Party ticket says as a lawyer of international repute, he has what it takes to represent Kisum...