The Citizen Voice

             The Green Congress of Kenya Party (GCK)   Leader Hillary Alila-Photo Courtesy By Barack Oduor 14th December 2023              Ruto told to honour pledges made to youth  President Dr William Ruto has been told to fulfil pledges he made to the youth when campaigning to be elected as President. The Green Congress of Kenya Party (GCK)  Leader Hillary Alila says problems affecting the youth such as unemployment and drug abuse have not fully been addressed and can no longer be swept under the carpet. Speaking after announcing a countrywide programme targeting young people, Alila said creation of opportunities for the youth will lower cost of living which is currently burdening Kenyans. “For Kenyans to appreciate efforts made by the government to improve the economy, the president should renew his commitment in fulfilling pledges he made to the youth because young peo...

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Adhiambo Odinga{In a Red Scuff} joins other leaders from Nyanza region during the Daughters of the Lake Convention recently held in Homa Bay County-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo   December 11, 2023   County Assemblies told to enact laws on SGBV   The 47 County Assemblies across the country have been urged to enact laws on Sexual and Gender Based Violence.   Kisumu County Woman Representative Ruth Adhiambo Odinga says policies on Sexual and Gender Based Violence should be passed by all the 47 county assemblies across the country thereafter should be enacted into laws.   Adhiambo says once the SGBV policies are enacted into law, then they will be very effective and the public will immensely benefit.   She observes that a number of county assemblies across the country have not passed  the Sexual Gender, adding that Members of the County Assemblies{MCAs} should be in the frontline to ensure the passage and enactment of...

    United States Ambassador to kenya Meg Whitman with the Chairperson of Kenya Diaspora Alliance Dr Shem Ochuodho during the Kenya Diaspora Alliance Annual Convention- Story and Photo By Barrack Oduor   December 8, 2023   Kenyans in Diaspora optimistic Govt will better investment environment   Kenyans in diaspora have expressed confidence that the government will better the investment environment in the country to enable to leverage on the diaspora remittance.    This follows promise by  the Kenya Kwanza government  to put structures to make it easier for Kenyans abroad to invest back in the country in a fresh bid to woo investments from the diaspora community.   Kenya Diaspora Alliance Chairperson Dr Shem Ochuodho has made a plea to the government to focus on improving the welfare of Kenyans in abroad to enable them invest heavily back at home.    "Kenyans in diaspora are ready to invest their money back home. There need to b...

  Cabinet Secretary in charge of ICT and Digital Economy Eliud Owalo distributes relief food to the residents of Nyamasao area in Ahero ward who have been affected by the floods due to the ongoing heavy rains witnessed-Photo and Story By Dickson Odhiambo December 7, 2023   Govt has both short and long term measures to floods in Nyando   THE Kenyan Kwanza Government has said it has both the short and long term measures to tackle the perennial floods in Nyando constituency and its environs.   Cabinet Secretary in charge of ICT and Digital Economy Eliud Owalo says this is a commitment the current Government has made to ensure that the issue of the perennial floods within Nyando constituency and its environs are dealt with once and for all.   Addressing the residents of Ombaka area at Nyamasao Primary school today when he distributed relief food to people affected by the floods due to ongoing heavy rains witnessed in various parts across the country, Owalo said as a...

    Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong'o during today's State of County Address in Kisumu-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo   December 1, 2023   County Govt of Ksm to begin rehabilitating 35 health facilities in wards at shs 150M   The County Government of Kisumu is set to begin refurbishing  one health facility per ward in Kisumu County.   Kisumu Governor Prof Peter Anyang Nyong’o says a total of 35 health facilities will be rehabilitated at a cost of shs 150 Million.   Addressing the residents of Kisumu County during this Year’s State of County Address at Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu, the Kisumu Governor said the rehabilitation of the 35 health facilities within the various 35 wards is meant to bring health services closer to the residents of the wards.   Nyong’o says among the key projects undertaken in the year include the completion   of five health facilities namely Ombaka Health Centre in Nyando Sub-county, Aluoch   Adh...

  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 D...