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Doctors on ‘solidarity strike’ risk losing jobs, warns Governor Lee

Governor Lee said it would be unfair for local Doctors to join in the strike and should put the interest of Nakuru residents first and live to their no-harm call.

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Governor Lee Kinyanjui

Nakuru healthcare workers who will join in the nationwide strike that starts tomorrow risk losing their jobs, Governor Lee Kinyanjui has warned.

Members of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union are set to withdraw labour due to unresolved human resource issues.

The Governor said the County Government of Nakuru had already met all the conditions demanded by the KMPDU.

“It is not right for our doctors to go on strike in solidarity with other counties,” stated the Governor.

He said the County had promoted Doctors and Consultants and cleared their arrears payments in full.

Also, his administration, he said, had released doctors for postgraduate training locally and abroad for capacity building.

He added that the Doctors already have enhanced medical insurance covers and quality supply of personal protective equipment.

“We have a fully equipped dedicated COVID-19 isolation facility for our healthcare workers at Annex Hospital,” he noted.

He said it would be unfair for local Doctors to join in the strike and should put the interest of Nakuru residents first and live to their no-harm call.

He said his administration shall not entertain any form of the strike when the grievances have already been met through taxpayers money.

“We shall not hesitate to take any legal action to safeguard the public interest and save lives,” he warned.

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    Governor Kihika mourns Lawyer Kiplenge

    Governor Kihika said Kiplenge will be remembered as a soft-spoken but sharp lawyer who diligently undertook his assignments.

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    Juma Kiplenge

    Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has sent a message of condolence to the family, friends and relatives of advocate, Juma Kiplenge.

    In her message, Governor Kihika said Kiplenge will be remembered as a soft-spoken but sharp lawyer who diligently undertook his assignments.

    “His passing on has robbed Nakuru of a son who purposed to right wrongs and conscientiously represented his clients,” she stated in her message.

    She added that the firebrand lawyer will especially be remembered for his role in advocating for the rights of the marginalized Ogiek community.

    Juma passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Nairobi following a short illness.

    The body has since been transferred to Umash Funeral Home in Nakuru awaiting burial on Friday, October 14.

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    List of newly elected MCAs in Nakuru County

    The following are the Nakuru County elected MCAs following the 9th August General elections. The United Democratic Alliance party (UDA) got the most number of seats at 39

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    The new County Asssembly of Nakuru chambers

    The following are the Nakuru County elected MCAs following the 9th August General elections. The United Democratic Alliance party (UDA) got the most number of seats at 39. The Jubilee party managed 6 seats, while the Safina party won 1 seat. Seven of the MCAs were elected as independent candidates. Out of the 55 elected MCAs, 8 are women.

    Naivasha Constituency MCAs 2022

    1. Maiella – Gituku Jane Wanjiru (UDA)
    2. 2. Naivasha East – Stanley Karanja (UDA)
    3. 3. Maai Mahiu – Eliud Kamau Chege (UDA)
    4. 4. Biashara – Elijah Mwaura (UDA)
    5. 5. Viwandani – Mwangi Muraya (UDA)
    6. 6. Lakeview – Alex Mbugua (UDA)
    7. 7. Hellsgate – Virginia Gichanga (Jubilee)
    8. 8. Ol’Karia – Peter Wanjala Palang’a (ODM)

    Gilgil Constituency MCAs 2022

    1. 9. Gilgil – Rose Njoroge (UDA)
    2. 10. Malewa – Francis Mungai Kuria (UDA)
    3. 11. Eburru Baruk – Michael Gathanwa (UDA)
    4. 12. Elementaita – George Nene (Safina)
    5. 13. Morendat – Peter Njoroge (UDA)

    Subukia Constituency MCAs 2022

    1. 14. Subukia – Isabella Makori (UDA)
    2. 15. Waseges – Elijah Murage (Independent)
    3. 16. Kabazi – George Talam (UDA)

    Bahati Constituency MCAs 2022

    1. 17. Bahati – Grace Mwathi (UDA)
    2. 18. Kabatini – Leah Ng’ang’a (Independent)
    3. 19. Kiamaina – Paul Waweru Warege (Ka Wambui) (UDA)
    4. 20. Dundori – James Gathuita Mwangi (UDA)
    5. 21. Lanet Umoja -Mwangi Ngarama (UDA)

    Nakuru Town East Constituency MCAs 2022

    1. 22. Nakuru East – Anthony Kamau (UDA)
    2. 23. Menengai – Wilson Mwangi (Jubilee)
    3. 24. Flamingo – David Kihumba Muraya (Independent)
    4. 25. Biashara – Fadhili Msuri (UDA)
    5. 26. Kivumbini – Neto Sakwa Alukutsa (Independent)

    Nakuru Town West Constituency MCAs 2022

    1. 27. Rhoda – John Macharia (UDA)
    2. 28. London – Benard Gattuso (Jubilee)
    3. 29. Barut – Ben Kirui (UDA)
    4. 30. Kapkures – Robert Ruto (UDA)
    5. 31. Kaptembwa – Peter Kanjwang’ (ODM)
    6. 32. Shabaab – Macharia Wathiai (UDA)

    Rongai Constituency MCAs 2022

    1. 33.Solai – Nixon Morogo (Independent)
    2. 34. Soin – Ellibas Naburuki (Degualle) (UDA)
    3. 35. Mosop – Dr. Alex Lang’at (UDA)
    4. 36. Menengai West – Isaac Kiptisya Rottok (UDA)
    5. 37. Visoi – Hellen Chemutai (UDA)

    Njoro Constituency MCAs 2022

    1. 38. Njoro – Hezy Ndung’u (Independent)
    2. 39. Nessuit – Samuel Tonui (UDA)
    3. 40. Mauche – Moses Koros (UDA)
    4. 41. Mau Narok – Cyrus Dida (UDA)
    5. 42. Kihingo – Simon Kamau Karanja (Jubilee)
    6. 43. Lare – Phillip Wanjohi (Jubilee)

    Molo Constituency MCAs 2022

    1. 44. Molo – Joseph Ngware (UDA)
    2. 45. Marioshoni – Ben Lang’at (UDA)
    3. 46. Elburgon – David Njuguna (Independent)
    4. 47. Turi – John Mwangi Macharia (Jubilee)

    Kuresoi South Constituency MCAs 2022

    1. 48. Keringet – William Mutai (UDA)
    2. 49. Tinet – Paul Lang’at Alvin (Drilit) (UDA)
    3. 51. Kiptangich – Rose Mutai (UDA)
    4. 52. Amalo – Robert Lang’at (UDA)

    Kuresoi North Constituency UDA MCA nominees

    1. 53. Sirikwa – Emmanuel Lang’at (UDA)
    2. 54. Kamara – Joseph Kipng’etich (Chemutwet) (UDA)
    3. 55. Kiptororo – Alex Bor (Kipyek) (UDA)

     

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    Nakuru to host World Bee Day celebrations

    The Apimondia Regional Commission (ARC) President, Mr David Mukomana, in a statement, said the three-day program will include technical tours to see beekeeping within Nakuru County and any other areas, exhibitions, seminars and the actual celebrations.

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    Bees on a honey comb

    Nakuru City will this year host the Regional World Bee Day (WBD) celebrations from the 18th – to the 20th of May 2022.

    The yearly event is commemorated to raise awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators for humanity in food security, global hunger eradication, and environmental and biodiversity conservation.

    Under the theme; “Bee engaged: Celebrating the contribution of bees to the environment, food security and income generation to mankind.”

    The forum will share knowledge from across the world, and draw the attention of the public and decision-makers to the importance of protecting bees as well as halting the further loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystems following the Paris Agreement.

    FAO estimates that bees contribute to the pollination of food worth between $ 235 and $ 580 billion every year and that their decline continues to strain food systems.

    Intensive farming practices, excessive use of agrochemicals, habitat loss, and adverse effects of climate among other issues have been identified as key hindrances causing the depopulation of bees and loss of colonies.

    With such challenges, there is a need to come up with solutions that are resistive to the increasing bee population globally.

    According to FAO, Kenya ranks third in Africa after Tanzania which is the largest producer of honey and produces approximately 31,405 tonnes annually while Angola ranks second producing about 23,500 tonnes annually.

    As of 2020, Kenya’s production of honey was at 17,801 tonnes, up from 13,877 tonnes the previous year, this is a change of 28.28%.

    Speaking during a past apiculture stakeholders’ workshop, State Department for Livestock Production Principal Secretary, Mr Harry Kimtai, expressed concern that new pests and farm pesticides have hit colonies hard.

    “We’re collaborating with devolved units to halt the alarming depletion of bee colonies. Bee colony multiplication initiatives include capacity building, beekeeping equipment distribution, and bee bulking,” revealed PS Kimtai.

    Despite the potential of honey production and the benefits of apicultural activity, very little income accrues from the activity.

    The government in its progress, in the Big Four Agenda on 100% food and nutrition security, is committed to enhancing honey production from 25,000 tonnes to 38,000 tonnes by the year 2022.

    Beekeeping offers an alternative source of livelihood and protects biodiversity and should ideally be established away from human interaction with enough bee forage and all-year-round availability of water to provide favourable conditions for beekeeping.

    Nakuru County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Immaculate Maina, says that, ‘’bees have become increasingly endangered with one million species facing extinction. Thus, beekeeping should be embraced as an alternative environmentally friendly income-earning enterprise.”

    ‘’We hope that by hosting this event, we will be able to proactively assist in the opening up of our county by giving marketing opportunities and investment prospects in the apiculture industry,” Dr Maina noted.

    “We also anticipate important topics discussed during the three-day forum, such as the role of women in the sector as those most affected by climate change, solutions to save our bee species from extinction, and how we can continue to rely on pollinators to save us from the current climate crisis,” she concluded.

    Acting CEO of the Apiculture Platform of Kenya (APK), Mr Frederick Otieno Odera, says that beekeeping has significant potential in Africa to improve rural incomes and diversify livelihoods.

    “We hope the commemoration of the National World Bee Day will showcase new technologies and sustainable measures from across the world in the apiculture industry and provide sustainable solutions to save our bees in the current climate crisis,” said Otieno.

    The Apimondia Regional Commission (ARC) President, Mr David Mukomana, in a statement, said the three-day program will include technical tours to see beekeeping within Nakuru County and any other areas, exhibitions, seminars and the actual celebrations.

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