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Bishop Morris Mutua of Endtime Gospel Evangelism Ministry in Migadini receiving a certificate of concecration from Bishop Japheth Munyao a Redeemed Gospel Church clergy from Makueni county. Looking on are other senior church officials. Image, Courtesy  By Our Reporter Political leaders in the country have been asked to refrain from early 2022 campaigns and preaching divisive politics. A Redeemed gospel church clergy from Makueni County wants the politicians to preach unity instead adding that authority comes from God. He says Kenyan is a peaceful country that should not be divided along tribal inclinations by politicians. Speaking at the sidelines of an ordination ceremony of Bishop Morris Mutua of Endtime Gospel Evangelism Ministry in Migadini on Saturday Bishop Japheth Munyao a Redeemed Gospel Church clergy from Makueni county further urged the ordained bishop to preach the gospel of unity amongst Kenyans. “Our politicians should be at the forefront in preaching ...

Changamwe legislator Omar Mwinyi addressing journalists at Mkomani showground on Tuesday photo by Peter Kombe BY PETER KOMBE Changamwe legislator Omar Mwinyi has called on county bosses to invest more in agriculture saying it is the only sure way to empower youths throughout the country. The legislator says agriculture being the backbone of the country, needs to be scaled up to benefit the population. “I’m here to meet the Mombasa chapter ASK organizing committee. Preparations are underway. We need to insist youth to attend this show,” he said. He was speaking to journalists at the Agricultural Society of Kenya ASK ground on Tuesday after meeting ASK officials. Mwinyi also wants the county department of agriculture to scale up innovation among the youths. “There is so much that we need to learn from this show. It is not wise for Mombasa County to depend so much from other counties. We also have the opportunity to produce agricultural goods,” said Mwinyi....

Trade CS Peter Munya flanked by AAK President Mugure Njendu at Sarova Whitesands Mombasa on Friday 16 photo by Peter Kombe  BY PETER KOMBE The Ministry of Trade has issued a stern warning to foreign companies for flouting a policy meant to ensure that Kenyans get at least 40 per cent of jobs. Cabinet secretary in charge of Trade Peter Munya speaking at the Architectural Association of Kenya AAK convention said some foreign business entities use dubious means to flout the rule. According to Munya it is a requirement that government contracts with foreign firms, 40 per cent goods and services provided should at least be locally sourced.   CS Munya says it denies Kenyans of their job opportunities. “Foreign firms usually give you something that is less, like bush clearing and other demeaning services. They also hike the prices,” CS Munya said. Meanwhile Architectural association of Kenya president Mugure Njendu says the association supports the government policy ...

Kenya Ports Authority MD Dr. Arch.  Daniel Manduku flanked by Changamwe member of parliament Omar Mwinyi at Airport special school on Saturday during the laying of a foundation stone of Airport Secondary School.The MD was the chief guest. Photo by Peter Kombe BY OUR REPORTER Kenya Ports Authority managing director Dr. Arch. Daniel Manduku has promised to prioritize on locals seeking employment opportunities at the state facility. According to him the port being a public entity in the Coast region locals are entitled to its benefit. The MD however frankly revealed that all Kenyans residing at the Coast region regardless of their origin and background have an equal opportunity at the port. Dr. Manduku said, “Kenya Ports Authority will adopt this project. We shall supervise it ourselves. Currently the port is growing bigger,” The MD, speaking at Chaani Airport Special School on Saturday (10) during the laying of a foundation stone for Airport Secondar...

The family of Lucia Nekesa flanked by Mathias Shipeta Haki Africa rapid response officer photo by Pauline Kwamboka  BY OUR REPORTER A family in Maweni Nyali constituency wants the government to immediately intervene and bring back home their 40 years old kin from Iraq. The family claims that their kin Lucia Nekesa a mother of five is sick suffering from excessive bleeding under the hands of her Iraq employer. The family further says that Lucia is not only suffering but also overburdened with house hold duties. “As a family we are calling on President Uhuru Kenyatta to help us take our daughter home. Lucia is forced to do extra jobs in Iraq,” cried Risper Nafula a mother Speaking at a press conference at Haki Africa offices on Sunday Risper Nafula a mother to Lucia claimed that her daughter is currently doing a job that she was not assigned to while filling in her contract forms. Meanwhile Lucia’s husband Gilbert Oduor fears for the health of her hi...

Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiangi in Mombasa on Sunday photo (file) BY OUR REPORTER Interior Cabinet secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i has issued a stern warning to drug traffickers operating within the Coastal region. According to the CS, these drug traffickers undermine government’s efforts to contain the menace. He also warned juvenile gangs that have been terrorizing locals in the region. “I do not want to tell you what we shall do but I want to assure you that it will be a painful exercise that we shall confront head on. We shall implement the plan and I shall supervise it,” said the CS. Addressing the media in Mombasa on Sunday Matiang’i says the government will invest in all state machinery including deploying more police officers if need be to sort out the problem once and for all. The interior ministry CS however claimed that there could be a possibility that a section of top cream politicians are financing some of the juvenile gangs in th...