Ommy Dallah
TV47 Journalist Patronila Goren Lands Plum Government Job
Tv47 coast senior reporter Patronilla Goren has left the company after two years of service to join one of the parastatals in the country.
According to inside sources, the hardworking, brilliant and always stunning reporter tendered her resignation to Cape media last month and has since assumed her duties in the corporate communication department at the said parastatal
Goren has built her name in covering various stories across the Coast region, she came out boldly during the just concluded 2022 general elections where she was tasked with bringing viewers up to speed on election campaigns in the Coast.
Additionally, Goren is passionate about human rights activism and as a result she has been one of the female journalists in a Women human rights defenders and journalists network where she is at forefront of advocating for rights of women and children.
Her latest feature that drew a lot of attention was "Masaibu ya Wakenya Uarabuni" and an English version of "plight of Kenyans in Saudi Arabia". Which highlighted the plight of Kenyans working in the Arab countries.
Ommy Dallah media wishes her all the best in her new career journey.
Mombasa Businessman Andrew Miheso Emerges Overall Winner Of Mulembe Day Golf Tournament
A Mombasa businessman emerged the overall winner during the second edition of Mulembe day golf tournament played at the Mombasa Golf Club in Mombasa county.
Andrew Miheso playing off 19 handicap won the overall title after beating 150 golfers with 46 points during the tournament whose prize giving ceremony was graced by Shinyalu lawmaker Fred Ikana, Mulembe Golfers association chairman Francis Okwara and his vice chairman Eric Nyongesa.
On his way to victory, Misheso, who registered his first victoy hardly one and half month before ushering in the new year, managed to score 23 points on both the first and second ninth holes.
Victor Simbi won the men’s trophy after posting 40 points playing off 18 handicap.
He scored 20 points on both his first and second ninth holes to win the title.
The men’s runners up award went to Vincent Muriungi after posting 39 count back points while George Gachanja won the third award.
The club lady captain Gladys Kasi won the ladies award after posting 41 points playing off 21 handicap.
She scored19 points on the first ninth hole and 22 points on the second to be crowed winner.
Everlyne Akinyi won the ladies runners up award after posting 40 points playing off 29 handicap.
The Junior award was won by Harsimran Kaur after posting 36 points playing off 15 handicap while Nyali golf player Susan Stokes bagged the neber award with the tournament official Nyongesa winning the men's award in the category.
Tanzania Passenger Plane Plunges Into Lake Victoria
A passenger plane belonging to Tanzania's Precision Air has reportedly crash-landed into Lake Victoria.
The plane scheduled from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba crashed into Lake Victoria almost 100 meters before landing at Bukoba Airport at 8:35am.
Latest reports according to the Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila, 26 have been rescued and are currently at Kagera Hospital.
The airline has confirmed the accident saying a rescue team has been dispatched and more information will be released in two hours’ time.
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu called for calm as rescue efforts and investigations got underway.
“I have received with sadness the news of the accident involving Precision Air’s plane,” she said on Twitter, “Let’s be calm at this moment when rescuers are continuing with the rescue mission while praying to God to help us.”
The plane had 43 passengers and crew on board, the cause of the crash is yet to be known.
Mass Exodus Of Joho's Key Allies From County Government
Key former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho allies have left the county government since the current governor Abdulswamad Nassit took office
They include Joho’s Chief of Staff Joab Tumbo who was also acting as the County Secretary, Environment Chief Officer Ilhan Abass, and Finance Chief Officer Asha Abdi.
Ilhan who was also the acting chief officer for Public Service and Devolution was the first to resign one month ago, she was followed by Joab who tendered his resignation two weeks ago, and Asha who sent his resignation letter on Thursday last week in what is believed to be a protest against the now Nassir led government.
Asha was also the acting chief officer for Trade, Tourism, and Investment.
According to sources, the chief officers were expected to remain around until December as per the agreement with the former regime.
Sources at the county revealed that the three Joho’s allies who played a strategic role in his government felt unwelcome by Nassir’s government.
A source at the County confided to this blog that more officials who worked under Joho are expected to leave the administration.
“Nassir has made it clear that he wants his people around him. That is why they are frustrated. None of those who were in key positions want to remain despite playing a role in Nassir’s campaign,” said the source.
Respect Raila Odinga, Mishi Mboko Tells Kenya Kwanza Leaders
Likoni Mp Mishi Mboko has asked Kenya Kwanza leaders to respect Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
Mboko said it was wrong for the leaders from President Williiam Ruto's camp to keep on attacking Odinga even after the election.
Speaking in Bamba Kilifi county during the burial of Mzee Katoyi Kahindi father to ODM youth leader Fikirini Jacob, Mboko said as opposition leaders they will continue keeping the government on check.
Odinga was the chief guest during the burial ceremony attended by several Azimio leaders including Kilifi governor Gedion Mung'aro and his Mombasa counterpart abdulswamad Nassir.
"Respect raila Odinga please, heshima si utumwa, heshima ni kitu cha bure. You will not hear us attacking you with insults and that is what we also expect from you" said Mboko.
Adding " As leaders we will continue to fight for the rights of our people, especially the Coastal people, the people have alot of expectations on us and we will not let them down".
Mboko further called on Odinga to continue fighting for Kenyans and not retire from active politics.
Mboko charged "You are still very strong and energetic, Kenyans still need you".
KEMRI Tops Winners In 2022 Mombasa ASK Show
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI ) has once again emerged among the best organizations in various categories during the 2022 Mombasa ASK show held at the Mkomani Show grounds.
KEMRI scooped “The best display and services in health sector and Pharmaceuticals stand” and also won the second position in other two categories which are “The Best local manufacturers stand” and “Education and or Research”. The judges applauded research institution for its continuing to lead and play a vital role in human health research and impacting lives not only in Kenya and across the globe.
KEMRI had entered for judgment in four categories and emerged the best in all.
- The Best Display and Services in Health sector and Pharmaceuticals stand 1st Position
- The Best Local Manufacturers Stand 2nd Position
- Education and or Research 2nd Position
With more than one hundred and twenty-five exhibitors participating in this year’s Mombasa ASK show whose theme is Promoting innovation and technology in Agriculture and trade, KEMRI’s contribution continued to attract members of the public, dignitaries and students.
Among the issues highlighted at the KEMRI stand are new research findings and new products that KEMRI is innovating especially after the COVID 19 pandemic, and lessons learnt.
The performance was warmly received by KEMRI’s Acting Director General Prof. Sam Kariuki through his representative Director of Corporate Services, Anthony Wachira, who congratulated the team for putting up splendid performance and acknowledged the contributions from the KEMRI Board of Directors, the KEMRI Wellcome Trust, and all the staff for making the week-long event successful.
Speaking after receiving the The Best Display and Services in Health sector and Pharmaceuticals award from Deputy Rigathi Gachagua , Dr sophie Uyoga a scienstist at KEMRI said she was delighted that the organization had achieved a lot in human health research and the award is the acknowledgement of a job well done and hard work that the organization has invested in .
The show which has made a comeback after a two years break due to Covid 19 was officially opened by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday.
Key Port Operations Back In Mombasa, DP Gachagua Says.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday said essential operations have been returned to the port of Mombasa in line with a campaign promise by the Kenya Kwanza administration.
President William Ruto had promised that if elected, port operations previously moved inland to Naivasha would be taken back to Mombasa. Following this pledge, The President issued an order to enforce this pledge on the first day in office in September.
While opening the 2022 Mombasa International Show on Thursday, the Deputy President said they had kept their word and the port as well as the sea side city were slowly returning to their strength.
“The President issued the order on the first day in office and I confirm the operations are now back in Mombasa,” Gachagua said.
He said the Kenya Kwanza administration will always protect the stature of the port saying it was a national resource that not only benefits the coastal region but the whole nation.
Since the operations including the critical clearing and forwarding were taken to Naivasha, local leaders had been urging the previous administration to reverse the initial decisions that took operations out of Mombasa.
Deputy President Gachagua, who revealed he would be back to the coast soon to tour the port, said their administration will always stand firm in defence of the rights of all citizens including those living in the coastal region.
“The port belongs to all Kenyans not some few individuals. We thank the Kenya Ports of Authority Board of Directors for standing against attempts to fully transfer the operations,” the DP said.
He said Ruto’s Government was keen on working with the residents and that a number of senior positions including those of Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaires and key Parliamentary positions had been given to leaders from the region.
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir also confirmed clearing and forwarding activities were back to the coastal city.
“I had a meeting with port officials on Wednesday and I can confirm that indeed port operations are back to our city. We are grateful to the Government for ensuring this happened,” he said.
The Mombasa International Show, organized by the Agricultural Society of Kenya, was held at Mkomani Showground in Nyali. It was making a return after a three-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
This year’s theme for the show which ends on Sunday is “Promoting Innovation and Technology in Agriculture and Trade”.
The Deputy President also encouraged coastal residents to take advantage of the Government plan to boost aquaculture, a sector he said remained largely untapped.
He said the new State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries will drive the development of the sector which supports over 2 million people.
“Aquaculture alone has a potential area of 1.4 million hectares suitable for fish farming and is capable of producing over 750,000 Metric Tonnes valued at KES 250 billion.
Despite this enormous potential, only 2,105.1 Hectares of land is under aquaculture,” he said.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, counterparts Salim Mvurya (Mining) and Aisha Jumwa (Public Service and Gender) were present.
Najib Balala Lands New Job
Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has landed a new international job.
Balala who served in the tourism docket for 12 years is now the new Vice President of Fauna & Flora International (FFI), the world’s oldest international wildlife conservation organisation.
Prince William heads the list of eminent, distinguished and dedicated people associated with Fauna & Flora International.
The organisation’s CEO Mark Rose announced the appointed of Balala to the organisation.
"On behalf of all of the team at FFI, I am delighted to welcome Honourable Najib Balala as vice-president – he will be a wonderful global ambassador for FFI. “Balala has been incredibly influential in the wildlife and tourism sectors in Kenya and across Africa and we are very privileged to be able to benefit from this wealth of knowledge and experience,” he said.
On his part Balala welcomed his new appointment.
"Thank you for the appointment, Fauna & Flora International. I am grateful and honoured to have been chosen to serve as FFI's Vice President." said Balala.
His appointment comes just days after he announced his retirement from active politics, after having been in the political field for over 24 yeas.
“I'm honoured to have served my country for the past 24 years since being Mombasa Mayor, in 1998, to serving as the CS in the Ministry of Tourism… I welcome the appointment of Peninah Malonza as the new CS for Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage. You have my full support,” Balala tweeted.
Balala also served as the Mvita Mp from 2002 to 2007. He has also served as Minister for Gender, Sports, Culture & Social Services from 2003 -2004 and Minister for National Heritage & Culture from 2004 - 2005.
During his tenure at the tourism docket, Balala was awarded as the best Tourism Minister in Africa. He was also appointed the Chairman of United Nations World Tourism Organisation in 2009.
Jumwa Promises To Revamp Public Service Sector, Praises Huduma Services
The cabinet secretary for Public Service and Gender Aisha Jumwa has promised to revamp Kenya's public service sector.
Speaking in Mombasa on Wednesday, Jumwa said that public servants had no morale and were in need of better working conditions.
The CS was in Mombasa to address public officers undergoing induction at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) and later tour the GPO hosting Mombasa Huduma Center.
"I am inheriting a public service that is already facing a myriad of challenges. One of the biggest challenge is that they are highly demoralised. This I intend to resolve by pushing for an increase in their salaries," said Jumwa.
This was Jumwa’s first official visit to Mombasa and Coast region since she was sworn in to office.
She promised to spearhead the conversation though alluding to the fact that the country was presently battling a tough economic time coupled with a ballooning wage bill.
"Mine is to ensure that I have facilitated the conversation to making sure that we are getting to a point of revamping the public service by boosting their morale and give them a conducive working environment,” she said.
She promised to engage all the relevant ministries and government agencies to ensure the actualization of the idea adding that if funds don't allow, then they will have to wait.
She added that the government was working towards improving the productivity of public servants saying that this would be achieved through motivating them and raising their morale.
"We are facing a shortage of public servants, we have slightly above 900,000 people serving a population of about 49 million. It is evident that they are overstretched and overworked, this numbers need to be increased to ensure that Kenyans get quality and efficient government services," she said.
The CS however failed to tour the Mombasa Huduma Center at GPO as earlier scheduled.
She however lauded the Huduma Kenya program saying that it had done a tremendous job in terms of providing government services to the people.
She said that the government was working with MPs to increase the number of huduma centers in the country.
There are 41 huduma centers spread across the country.
“I can attest that the Huduma Kenya program has worked wonders and I am very much impressed, we have plans to increase the huduma mashinani program working with our Members of Parliament"
"We will give them direction on how they can be able to construct huduma centers at the grassroots and also how to increase the platforms for government services to be there,” Jumwa said.
She also announced that all huduma mashinani networks will be operating from 7am to 9pm with staff coming in shifts.
The CS while touring the Huduma Center secretariat in Nairobi on Tuesday, had announced that huduma centers will be operating from 7am to 7pm.
“I will not be a CS who sits in the office, I will be at the grassroots to see that Kenyans get services that they deserve in line with the president's agenda,” she said.
Full List Of Principal Secretaries Picked By President Ruto
President William Ruto has released the list of 51 people he has nominated for the position of Principal Secretaries (PS) in different State departments.
The list is from the 250 names the Public Service Commission (PSC) had forwarded to him after interviews.
Here is the full list:
1. Julius Korir - State Department for Cabinet Affairs
2. Teresia Mbaika Malokwe - State Department for Devolution
3. Esther Ngero - State Department for Performance and Delivery Management
4. Aurelia Rono - State Department for Parliamentary Affairs
5. Raymond Omollo - State Department for Interior and National Administration
6. Caroline Nyawira Murage - State Department for Correctional Services
7. Amb. Julius Bitok - State Department for Citizen Services.
8. Dr. Chris Kiptoo - The National Treasury
9. James Muhati - State Department for Economic Planning
10. Patrick Mariro - Defence
11. Korir Sing'oei - State Department for Foreign Affairs
12. Roseline Njogu - State Department for Diaspora Affairs
13. Amos Gathecha - State Department for Public Service
14. Veronica Mueni Nduva - State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action
15. Joseph Mungai Mbugua - State Department for Roads
16. Mohamed Dhagar - State Department for Transport
17. Nixon Korir - State Department for Lands and Physical Planning
18. Charles Hinga - State Department for Housing and Urban Developemnt
19. Joel Arumonyang - State Department for Public Works
20. Prof. Edward Kisiangani - State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications
21. Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui - ICT and Digital Economy
22. Eng. Peter Tum - State Department for Medical Services.
23. Dr. Joseph Mburu - State Department for Health Standards and Professional Management
24. Dr. Belio Kipsang - State Department for Basic Education
25. Esther Thaara Muhoria - State Department for TVET
26. Beatrice Inyangala - State Departments for Higher Education and Research
27. Phillip Kello Harsama - State Department for Crop Development
28. Harry Kimutai - State Department for Livestock Development
29. Alfred K'Ombundo - State Department for Trade
30. Abubakar Hassan - State Department for Investment Promotion
31. Juma Mukhwana - State Department for Industry
32. Patrick Kiburi Kilemi - State Department for Cooperatives
33. Susan Mangeni - State Department for MSMEs Development
34. Ismail Madey - State Department for Youth Affairs
35. Jonathan Mueke - State Department for Sports and The Arts
36. Festus Ngeno - State Department for Environment
37. Ephantus Kimotho - State Department for Forestry
38. John Ololtuaa - State Department for Tourism
39. Sylvia Naseya Muhoro - State Department for Wildlife
40. Ummy Mohammed Bashir - State Department for Culture and Heritage
41. Dr. Paul Ronoh - State Department for Water and Sanitation
42. Gitonga Mugambi - State Department for Irrigation
43. Alex Wachira - State Department for Energy
44. Mohamed Liban - State Department for Petroleum
45. Geoffrey Kaituko - State Department for Labour and Skills Development
46. Joseph Mugosi Mutavi - State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs
47. Abdi Dubart - State Department for East African Community Development
48. Idris Dogota - State Department for The ASALs and Regional Development
49. Elijah Mwangi - State Department for Mining
50. Betsy Muthoni Njagi - State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries
51. Shadrack Mwadime - State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs
