member states.īurundi, Chad, Senegal, Jamaica, and Belize have all pledged troops for the multinational mission. Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki last week told parliament that Kenya will only deploy the officers to Haiti if funding and equipment was paid for by U.N. Gabriel Tongoya, who chairs parliament’s committee on administration and internal security, said all costs of the deployment would be funded by the United Nations. “Where is the sense in taking 1,000 police officers to Haiti when Kenyans are dying, in need of protection, in need of service from their police officers,” argued opposition lawmaker Rozzah Buya. The key issues in the debate were who would fund the deployment and what justifications there are for sending security forces to Haiti, thousands of miles from Kenya. Supporters of the motion said Kenya had a moral obligation and duty to aid Haiti. The heated debate saw opposition legislators reject government plans for Kenya to lead the multinational policing team in Haiti, saying it violated the country’s constitution. Even the debate in parliament is a brazen defiance of the laws of the country.”Įarlier, the Kenyan parliament approved a government motion from the Committee on Administration and Internal Security approving the government’s request to send the security officers as violence escalates in Haiti. “President William Ruto’s government has a history of ignoring court decisions, but if it’s a law-abiding government, it will wait until the court makes the final decision. Herman Manyora, a professor of journalism at the University of Nairobi, said the government had no choice but to respect the court’s decision on the delay. A disregard to the rule of law that clearly states that one arm of government cannot discuss a matter already seized by another arm,” said former presidential candidate Ekuru Aukot, who filed the court case. The second edition of the Mancave, hosted at Lakehouse in Tigoni, brought together men from all walks of life to share experiences, network, set goals and socialize with against a backdrop of great food and music.“The tabling of the motion in parliament today was belligerent. Read more → NMG hosts second edition of Mancave Small and mid-sized firms in the consumer and retail, and technology sectors dominated the ranking of the 2022 Business Daily and KPMG Top 100 SMEs survey. Read more → Top 100 small firms in Kenya honoured The fourth edition of the Kusi Ideas Festival, held at the Karura Forest in Nairobi, brought together these champions to share ideas on solutions and innovations. Read more → Kusi Ideas Festival IVĬlimate change experts have said that solutions to climate change will be best driven by communities that are at the heart of experiencing effects of climate change. The summit, which brings together digital experts from Kenya and the African continent, is to exchange ideas and teach organisations how to implement technological and digital strategies that align with consumer needs. The third edition of the Nation Digital Summit, took place in Mombasa between 22nd to 24th February 2023. Read more → Nation Digital Summit III - Mombasa Dubbed the Nation Media Foundation (NMF), the foundation will steer the Group’s focus on positively influencing the society. The Nation Media Group (NMG) has established a foundation to accelerate its contribution to society and upscale its initiatives towards attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals. Read more → NMG establishes Foundation with an eye on attaining SDGs Various leaders this week pitched for DR Congo’s business potential, extolling its unique position in driving the global green energy agenda Read more → Climate change action plan dominate Earthwise SummitĪt the maiden Earthwise Summit hosted by the Nation Media Group (NMG) on Friday, November 17, a powerful message emerges - one of transformative action, re-imagination and an unwavering commitment to seeking solutions to climate change. High handicapper Sandra Kabiru produced unbeatable 46 points in a field of 259 players, to lead a clean sweep in the 2023 Nation Classic Golf Series grand finale at the par 72 Royal Nairobi Golf Club Read more → Nation Media Group Hosts the East African Entrepreneurship Conference & Expo in the DRC NMG Hosts the Grand Finale of Nation Classic Golf Series at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club
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