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The latest estimates released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Unicef show childhood vaccination coverage in Kenya has declined since reaching its highest levels in 2021, with repeated shortages disrupting immunisation services over the past five years.
In a four-page pastoral letter dated July 12, the bishop said the decision follows nearly four years of reviewing the state of the diocese after he assumed office in October 2022. The review, he said, pointed to financial, administrative and pastoral problems that required immediate action to restore accountability and proper leadership.
Anne Nderitu said ongoing government programmes should not be halted simply because an election is taking place, insisting that residents are entitled to continue benefiting from development regardless of the political calendar.
The concerns were raised during a press conference in Nairobi on Wednesday, where officials from the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) and the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) said the safety of journalists continues to deteriorate as political tensions rise.
England will not play in the World Cup final after losing to Argentina in the semi-finals. Argentina advance to face Spain at MetLife Stadium.
Senators questioned Kenya’s preparedness to tackle industrial pollution, hazardous waste and toxic emissions, while the Environment ministry described the enforcement powers of NEMA, recent inspections and audits, and measures under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
The audit questioned the Commission's compliance with the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2023, which requires public institutions to ensure that at least five per cent of their workforce comprises persons with disabilities.
The senator said the allocation of Sh2 billion had offered hope to families affected by protest-related violence, but many continue to struggle with the loss of loved ones, injuries, trauma and uncertainty over when or whether they will receive compensation.
In its preliminary pre-election assessment released on Wednesday, ELOG said the findings were based on reports from 15 Long Term Observers deployed across the constituency's five wards to monitor electoral preparations, political party activities, campaigns, election management, security, and other factors likely to affect the integrity of the electoral process
Kindiki said the impact of the government's development programme can already be seen in many parts of the country, where residents are witnessing public infrastructure that had been absent for decades.
The petition, filed by Dr Benson Kibore and submitted to the Clerks of the National Assembly and the Senate on Tuesday, seeks legal recognition of the conditions under Kenya's disability framework, saying they have far-reaching social and psychological consequences that deserve greater policy attention.
Nyangige became a free agent at the end of last season following a contract dispute with the Ngong Road-based club and has now completed his move to the Thika Road outfit.