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By Eric Ziribagwa Ogott

With food insecurity and malnutrition affecting many in the region it is important to seek out long-term solutions to food insecurity, with this in mind the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) launched a regional technical working group today, in Nairobi.
The Learning Network on Nutrition Surveillance (LeNNS) with the support of the US Agency for International Development, hosted its first technical meeting, with the goal of establishing effective policies, advocacy and action planning around nutrition in the region.Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General – Ministry of Health, Republic of Kenya indicated that the LeNNS will promote the generation of timely information and evidence and improve on how the information is used to inform effective policies, strategies and programs across the region. He reiterated the need for the network to address pragmatic and pressing food and nutrition challenges in the region.
The LeNNS is an opportunity to map the countries’ and institutional actions in nutrition surveillance, develop a deeper understanding of the needs for nutrition surveillance in the region and discuss viable ways of strengthening the linkages among different actors in nutrition surveillance.
“Malnutrition and food insecurity pose major threats to global, regional and national social economic and development goals,” said John Kuehnle, USAID Health Population and Nutrition Office Director. “USAID is committed to working with countries to strengthen national nutrition information systems, sub-national nutrition data availability and use, and capacity strengthening around nutrition data.”
Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General – Ministry of Health, Republic of Kenya indicated that the LeNNS will promote the generation of timely information and evidence and improve on how the information is used to inform effective policies, strategies and programs across the region. He reiterated the need for the network to address pragmatic and pressing food and nutrition challenges in the region.
The Ag. Director General Ministry of Health, Kenya Dr. Patrick Amoth, the USAID Director of Health Population and Nutrition, John Khuenle and the IGAD Head of Mission to the Republic of Kenya, Dr. Fatuma Adan officially inaugurated the Learning Network on Nutrition Surveillance (LeNNS). This event was held at Weston Hotel, Nairobi Kenya. Others in attendance were the relevant government ministries, departments and agencies, universities, research institutions and other nutrition stakeholders in the region. Countries represented in the launch were: Djibouti, Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda.
The USAID supported LeNNS is an opportunity for regional learning about nutritional surveillance that can be applied to solve the pressing problems everyone is dealing with now and into the future.

by Maximilla Wafula

Chairman , Engineers Board of Kenya Eng. Erastus Mwongera, During the 29th IEK International Convention on “Sustainable engineering in the era of Climate Change ”.
on 23rd November 2022 at Diani Reef, Kwale County . Joined other fellow engineers in the opening of the International Convention Conference to engage in discussions on one of the biggest problems that are currently facing the world, i.e., climate change.

Engineering is of critical importance to sustainable development , through engineering, scientific discoveries are converted to useful daily necessities and infrastructures for transport, water, electricity and communication thereby driving the socio-economic development of Nations.

The Collaboration of engineers both locally and globally is essential to finding sustainable solutions to the problems facing humanity. There is an urgent need for our country Kenya, our region and the world at large to accelerate the adoption of sustainable engineering models to address the pressing challenges of climate change such as environmental degradation, freshwater scarcity, loss of biodiversity and natural resource depletion.

The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) is a statutory body established under Section 3(1) of the Engineers Act 2011, with the overall mandate of developing and regulating engineering practice in Kenya. It’s objective is to ensure that professional engineering services are safe, efficient, and effective for the delivery of all engineering infrastructure systems and processes in Kenya.

Further, the Board is expected to set standards for engineers in management, marketing, professional ethics, environmental issues, safety, legal matters, and any relevant field with the aim of achieving a safe and efficient engineering infrastructure

The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Cabinet Secretary Water, Sanitation and Irrigation. Hon. Alice Wahome , whereby the key strategic programs, recommendations addressing gaps to prevent further collapses and loss of lives was highlighted.

The report was forwarded to the Ministry in August 2022 for implementation in accordance with Section 7(1)(u) of the Engineers Act 2011. Enhancement of the disciplinary committees to review cases where complaints have been raised against professional engineers .He appealed to developers to only engage qualified professional engineers and enter into contractual agreements where their roles and responsibilities are clearly spelt out. He urged all prospective students to ensure they enroll in engineering degree courses that have been recognized by the Board as well as universities to offer engineering degree courses recognized by the Board as this will ensure that graduate engineers are fit for industry and can contribute effectively to the rapid development of our economies.

The Board has therefore set an ambitious strategic intention to have in its register 10,000 engineers by 2027. For this ambitious plan to succeed, the Board has put in place the Graduate Internship Programme (GEIP) which seeks to ensure that graduate engineers across all MCDAs and private sector employers go through structured training that will enable them to gain the professional competencies required for professional registration and within the stipulated period of 3 years as much as is possible. So far, the Board has entered MOUs with Isuzu, KEBS, Davis and Shirtliff and is preparing MOUs for KeTRACO, KPA, KPLC, County Government of Vihiga. In addition, the Board is developing sector-specific Graduate Engineers training curricula and commend KeNHA for developing one for highways engineering; Board intends to roll out the curriculum within the next three months. He urged all employers of engineers in the public and private sectors to institute structured training for graduate engineers to become professional engineers within the shortest time possible .

Director Compliance Standards and Enforcement Eng . Antony Makokha with the Cabinet Secretary Hon. Alice Wahome

The Board is fully committed to increase intra-Africa and global trade, develop various capacity-building programmes to ensure consulting engineering firms are able to take up opportunities across the continent and the globe. The East Africa delegation convened here to take stock of the implementation of the EAC Mutual Recognition Agreement on the sidelines of this convention.To achieve the above milestones, the Board acknowledges the support it has received and continues to receive from all our stakeholders and partners particularly our parent Ministry of Roads and Transport.
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With just a few days to go before the start of Qatar World Cup, football fans around the globe are eagerly expressing their wishes and expectations over the sporting extravaganza.

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Prior to the 2022 World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua that football is not just a sport, its cultural value and influence can unite the world.

Infantino stated that China is an important part of the development of world football, and he also greeted football fans in China.

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Doha’s first-ever Panda House officially opened to the public on Thursday. With the 2022 Qatar World Cup just days away, the Panda House’s two stars, Si Hai and Jing Jing, will welcome tourists from all around the world.

By Fred Maingi
The visiting Black American investors have described Kenya as a safe destination for visitors.
Kea “Wakesho” Simmons who is the CEO for World Views averred that Kenya is one of the best and safest country in the East & central Africa that amounted to their coming.
Answering a question why they chose Kenya, Wakesho said Kenya is a great and unique country with accomodative climatic weather that is conducive for investment and tourism.

She lauded Kenya further saying the country is suitable in health sector, tourism, entertainment and real estates among other areas of investments.
“Our DNA shows we are connected with Kenya and African roots. You can trace our roots here in Kenya. We feel at home where we feel there’s plenty of job opportunities, properties and investments.” Observed a smiling Wakesho
The visitors who come from various cities of Ohio, Chicago, Texas, Florida,, Brooklyn, Atlanta Georgia, and Tennessee among others visited the Giraffe center where they had a nice outing
She lauded Kenya further saying the country is suitable in health sector, tourism, entertainment and real estates among other areas of investments.
“Our DNA shows we are connected with Kenya and African roots. You can trace our roots here in Kenya. We feel at home where we feel there’s plenty of job opportunities, properties and investments.” Observed a smiling Wakesho.

by Jeff Kizzilah

Almost 86% rise in the amount of blood collected, from 100,018 units in June 2020 to 186,239 units in June 2021, benefiting over 214,187 patients.

Speaking during an engagement meeting of Kenya Haemophilia and sickle cell partnership meeting in Kenya,the first lady said ” Let’s learn to donate blood to the vulnerable communities across Kenya,” she said

First lady association Chairperson Mrs Alamitu Guyo has said the association is working to champion a blood donation campaign.

“For us to advocate the blood donation plans,we will have to explain the advantages of blood donation and the trauma including people living with disability in our counties,”

“At the moment over a million people are affected by hunger and drought at the horn of Africa,”we ask the government and the county to also support the people with disability,’ Marsabit First lady.

The first contact people will be the care givers, hospital.

By Fred Maingi
A group of 35 black Americans arrived in Nairobi on Sunday afternoon with plum goodies for Kenyans.
The plane carrying the American investors touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) shortly after 1.45pm.
According to Kea “Wakesho” Simmons who is the CEO for World Views, the visitors will spend 12 days in Kenya where they will interact with Kenyans to learn more about the country’s culture and fellowship together.
“60 percent of their stay will be in Nairobi before they travel to Mombasa, Diani, Nanyuki, and Nakuru before travelling back to United States” Observed Simmons .
A cheerful Simmons said apart from learning about the Kenya culture and tribes, they will be interested to learn the connection between Americans and Africa and above all, try to trace their roots.
The group will today (Tuesday ) attend a naming ceremony to be held at the BidWood Restaurant in Nairobi before touring Nairobi National Park and other cites.

by Maximilla Wafula

Nairobi Leading retailer chain , Naivas Supermarket today spreads its festive cheer as it opens its 88th new outlet store in Ruai along Kangundo road. The newest store by the retailer outlet covers 35,000 square feet of trading space, promising to adequately serve the residents of Ruai as it carries through on its mission of delivering a world class shopping experience to all.

This opening comes during the exciting Naivas annual festive season campaign dubbed Kikwetu. This
year the campaign called #TeamNaivas has two phases with the first phase Kikombe Kikwetu whose tagline is “Kila Mkenya ni Mshindi” having already kicked off. It is therefore quite exciting that the residents of Ruai will get to experience Joy that is the Naivas festive season with something in store for everyone ranging from market-leading sales promotions to chances of winning gift vouchers, the iconic Naivas mbuzi and even TVs.

This expansion targets to bring our unique offering of freshness, quality, and affordability to all our
customers. With every new opening we ensure that the store set-up, layout, and catalogue meet shopper needs.

We understand that you need to have a reason why shoppers choose you as their retailer of choice, and that’s why for us exceeding customer expectations is our modus operandi,”
remarked Willy Kimani, Naivas Chief Commercial Officer.

As a homegrown brand, we know we bear a responsibility to the communities where we set up shop, we believe we exist to make other people’s lives better and this goes beyond our excellent customer service. We firmly believe in the sustainability of not just our business but also the communities we serve and that is why we have firmly entrenched environmental, safety and governance practices embedded throughout our business operations something that we know the
residents of Ruai will appreciate given the strained infrastructure borne out of a very fast-growing
township,” concluded Willy Kimani.
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