ODM Legislators Ousted for Alleged Party Disloyalty

ODM Legislators Ousted for Alleged Party Disloyalty

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party’s National Committee has expelled four of its legislators and one senator. The affected members are Elisha Odhiambo from Gem, Gideon Ochanda from Bondo, Felix Odiour, famously known as ‘Jalang’o,’ representing Lang’ata, and Carol Omondi from Suba South. Additionally, Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda has also been expelled from the party.

Maersk leading the push towards green fuel technology in maritime transportation

Maersk leading the push towards green fuel technology in maritime transportation

By Ian Kiptoo
Global maritime logistics company Maersk is set to receive the first ever fully ammonia fueled vessel built in South Korea by the Hyundai Dockyard Co. and Hyundai Heavy industries Co.

The news comes days after the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 80) met in London to deliver strategies for the shipping industry. Key among the strategies being zero or near zero fuel sources anticipated for implementation in 2030.

In a statement on their website, Maersk reiterated that introduction of the container vessel is a significant step towards

IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMS INTRODUCE A NEW 6-IN-1 VACCINE

IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMS INTRODUCE A NEW 6-IN-1 VACCINE

By Mariselah Kimbio

Kenya is set to introduce a 6-in-1 vaccine to enhance its routine immunization schedule the vaccine, also referred to as the Hexavalent Vaccine, has received approval from the Global Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) board for inclusion in the immunization schedule for developing countries like Kenya.

The vaccine protects children against diseases such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenza type B, and Poliomyelitis (Polio).
According to a statement by Gavi, a window would

New tools for KPA

New tools for KPA

By Ian Kiptoo Winning feels good, but winning more feels better. This is the state where the port of Mombasa is at the moment, weeks after releasing a performance report that showed the port’s growth in terms of twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) that it has...
Racism on Kenyan Rally Drivers

Racism on Kenyan Rally Drivers

It is quite ironic to think that racism cannot happen in your motherland. Kenyans are shocked to learn about the discrimination and mistreatment that our very own rally drivers had to endure during the awarding ceremony. It has been revealed three days after the rally...
“To discourage the consumption of sugar” – Government imposes duty on imported sugar

“To discourage the consumption of sugar” – Government imposes duty on imported sugar

By Mariselah Kimbio.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Professor Njuguna Ndung’u announced a Sh.5 per kilogram excise duty on imported sugar.
The move has been influenced by the need to discourage sugar consumption, terming it the root of various diseases such as diabetes.
“Consumption of sugar has been associated with various ailments such as diabetes, which has become common in many families,” said Prof Njuguna.