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BY PETER KOMBE The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission has issued a stern warning to Kenyans against engaging in graft saying no graft case will go unpunished. EACC Chairman Eliud Wabukhala said the commission ensures that all reported cases are conclusively dealt with in accordance with the law. Addressing the media in Mombasa on Wednesday, Wabukhala pointed out that the commission is investigating all graft cases in various parts of the country. He urged members of county assemblies to ensure that they combat corruption at all levels. Dr. Wabukhala also took issue with some of the county assemblies which have witnessed fist fights during the BBI debates amongst their MCA’s. ‘Before we engage in public shame let us take cognizance the fact that we are ourselves parents in our communities. It is our responsibility to ensure that we do not engage in issues that taint our public image as leaders,” he said. The retired Archbishop appealed to county assemblies to maintain integrity whil

BY PETER KOMBE Over 65 percent of Kenyans belong to the cooperative movement, Senate Committee chairperson in charge of the Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Njeru Ndwiga revealed on Tuesday. Terming SACCO’s as a giant movement the chair who also doubles as the Embu County Senator said cooperatives contribute a bigger percentage of the country’s Gross Domestic Product GDP. As a way of up scaling cooperatives he wants the government to create a stand-alone ministry instead of merging with other state departments. “Cooperatives play a fundamental role in the economy of this country. If properly managed SACCO’s can boost the country’s GDP,” he said. At the same time, Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives Limited Chairperson George Magutu urged members to shift in the business strategy in order to focus more on non funded income through commissions and other fees by leveraging on digital platforms. He however warned members to be more cautious and insure in cyber security addi

BY PETER KOMBE A section of lobbyists in Mombasa County have called on parents to offer psychosocial support in a bid to address the challenge of mental health amongst teenage girls. The lobbyists argue that lack of psychosocial support among young girls lead to indulgence in unethical and immoral behaviours. Speaking to the media in Mombasa on Saturday, Wema Centre programs coordinator, Eunice Njoroge blamed parents saying they spare very little or no time with their families in offering guidance and counselling. “It is the duty of parents to spend time with their children especially young girls. The worst thing is that most parents are too busy to speak to their children. She cites neglect of children as a critical challenge facing young girls. At the same time, Quinta Wambulwa Girls For Girls Africa executive director said mental health is a critical challenge in Mombasa county. She says the organisation targets girls aged between 0 to 30 years. “We target young and adolescent girl