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Ida Odinga Vetted by Parliament for Kenya's Permanent Representative to UNEP
Ida Odinga arrived at Parliament for vetting to become Kenya's Permanent Representative to UNEP. As the nominee for UNEP envoy, she was vetted by a parliamentary committee regarding foreign affairs matters. During a recent interview, Ida Odinga shared details of her upbringing, academic background, and her strong commitment to environmental issues. The nomination received public endorsement from politician Millie Odhiambo, who stated that Ida Odinga deserves the appointment due to her high level of expertise. This development brings the spouse of veteran politician Raila Odinga into the national spotlight for foreign relations.
Justice Gikonyo Urges Swift Resolution of Directline Assurance Ownership Dispute
The ownership, shareholding, and directorship of motor vehicle insurer Directline Assurance Company were the subject of a high court hearing. During court proceedings on Thursday, Justice Francis Gikonyo stressed the urgency of resolving the dispute. The Justice emphasized the need for a swift resolution to the matter. According to reports, the chairman of Royal Credit Company, S.K. Macharia, has expressed his distress over the situation. The dispute was the focus of court proceedings as a matter of urgency.
Education Committee Orders TSC to Release Certificates Amid Staffing and Infrastructure Complaints
The National Assembly Committee on Education has directed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to release all outstanding school certificates. Committee chairperson, Julius Melly, has given the TSC a 20-day ultimatum to enforce compliance among all school heads. This directive comes as teachers in Nandi County are raising alarms over a severe staffing crisis, reporting that as many as 200 junior secondary students are being taught by a single teacher. In a separate county, education stakeholders in Nyamira are expressing concerns over deteriorating school infrastructure, which they state negatively impacts the quality of education.
KCCI and Stakeholders Urge Economic Reforms Amid High Costs and Job Losses
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) attributes escalating job losses in Kenya to high production costs and burdensome taxes. This announcement comes amid growing concerns about the country's economic climate. Separately, stakeholders in Kenya's manufacturing sector are urging the government to implement urgent policy reforms to counteract the sector's declining contribution to the national GDP. In another economic plea, farmers are urging the government to expedite the process of waiving debts owed by cooperative societies to relieve them from the burden of repaying loans that have accumulated over time.
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