Kenya Government Initiatives and Policies

Monday 4:16 PMCapital News

Food4Education proposes 4-phased approach to make school meals a right

Food4Education, a nonprofit based in Nairobi, Kenya, is advocating for a four-phase plan to establish school meals as a universal right for every child in Africa, addressing hunger affecting nearly 60 million children continent-wide.

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Food4Education, a nonprofit based in Nairobi, Kenya, is advocating for a four-phase plan to establish school meals as a universal right for every child in Africa, addressing hunger affecting nearly 60 million children continent-wide.

90 million children are enrolled in school across Africa, but over 50 million attend classes hungry daily.
The initiative is led by Wawira Njiru, Founder and CEO of Food4Education.
Only 14 percent of global school feeding programs are based in Africa, highlighting the urgent need for policy reform.

Monday 2:00 PMKenyansFirst

Murkomen Makes Immediate Changes in Police Service

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has initiated significant reforms in the Kenyan police service, mandating the installation of CCTV cameras in all 1,209 police stations within two years.

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has initiated significant reforms in the Kenyan police service, mandating the installation of CCTV cameras in all 1,209 police stations within two years.

All police stations must have functional CCTV systems with live monitoring for the Officer Commanding Station (OCS).
Key reforms include the digitisation of Occurrence Books and immediate reporting of assaults or misconduct.
Parliament will pass legislation to criminalise the deletion of CCTV footage, aimed at enhancing police accountability.

Monday 2:41 PMKenyans

Murkomen Reveals When DIG Lagat Will Resign

The resignation of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat appears unlikely as investigations into the death of Albert Ojwang are still ongoing, according to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.

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The resignation of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat appears unlikely as investigations into the death of Albert Ojwang are still ongoing, according to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.

Investigations by the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) are currently underway without evidence to justify Lagat's resignation.
Public outcry has intensified over Lagat's continued position following the incident, with many suspecting his involvement in Ojwang's death.
CS Murkomen announced plans for a major overhaul of police policies, including mandatory CCTV installation in all 1,209 police stations within two years.

Monday 3:31 PMKenyans

Murkomen Announces New Police Recruitment Guidelines

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced new police recruitment guidelines aimed at reforming the National Police Service (NPS) to enhance professionalism and service quality.

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced new police recruitment guidelines aimed at reforming the National Police Service (NPS) to enhance professionalism and service quality.

The reform introduces recruitment of specialised officers to modernize the police force.
Kipchumba Murkomen emphasized the necessity of reforms in light of recent controversies, including the death of a blogger.
The initiative also mandates all police stations to have functional CCTV surveillance systems for better accountability and monitoring.

Monday 6:02 PMKenyans

Govt to Launch New System to Track Kenyans

The government of Kenya is set to launch the Labour Mobility Management Information System (LMMIS) to better track and support youth seeking employment abroad, especially in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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The government of Kenya is set to launch the Labour Mobility Management Information System (LMMIS) to better track and support youth seeking employment abroad, especially in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The LMMIS aims to counteract rising fraud cases by recruitment agencies.
Key figures involved include Moriasia Rabu, CEO of the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF), and Alfred Mutua, Labour Cabinet Secretary.
The system will initially serve as a pilot in the UAE before expanding to other countries, enhancing orientation programs for job seekers.

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Kenya Government Initiatives and Policies

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Food4Education proposes 4-phased approach to make school meals a right

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Murkomen Makes Immediate Changes in Police Service

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Murkomen Reveals When DIG Lagat Will Resign

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Murkomen Announces New Police Recruitment Guidelines

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Govt to Launch New System to Track Kenyans

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