Mzalendo Komen Bowen

Founder at Sahara Africa Group
I strongly believe in the transformative power of a stable family,impactful entrepreneurship,quality education and philanthropy.

[Mzalendo Komen Bowen @duke_rift]

Boundaries review debate will dominate 2024 politics.67 protected constituencies will remain untouched.11 proposed counties won't be added. One man one one vote one shilling campaign will fizzle out.We're an overrepresented country with some nonviable counties.Unsustainable

[Daily Nation @NationAfrica]

67 MPs to lose seats
https://t.co/nPhj1fjFsK

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Hosted representatives of Private Security Officers at State House Nairobi. We are implementing key reforms to improve the welfare, professionalism and recognition of private security officers, who are indispensable partners in maintaining national security.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Additionally, to accord private security officers the respect they deserve, any references to ‘watchman’ and ‘guards’ will be expunged from all Government documents. These terms are a colonial relic and must be discarded. The officers will now be referred to as private security officers.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

We will also harmonise and strengthen training standards and provide clarity in career progression.

Further, we will establish a framework to enable the police and private security officers to work seamlessly in enhancing security in every part of the country.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

To enhance their work, I have established a taskforce comprising ministries of Interior and Labour, the Private Security Regulatory Authority, the National Police Service and the private security industry to, within 60 days, prepare a clear framework on how to improve the officers’ welfare.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

We will immediately ensure that private security companies implement the minimum wage as stipulated by the law.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Due to this critical role, private security officers deserve better pay, decent working conditions and greater respect for the vital role they play in protecting lives, businesses and public institutions.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

The private security officers protect homes, schools, hospitals, factories, farms and places of worship, making them a critical pillar of the country's security infrastructure and economic productivity.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Nairobi Security Guards, State House https://t.co/yeh4EfGAbl

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

From today, whenever a Kenyan faces a medical emergency, the first question will never be whether they can pay. The first duty will be to save life.

Calls to 922 will be free across every network and accessible even without airtime.

Already, 1,243 ambulance and emergency service providers have been contracted by SHA, laying the foundation for a coordinated national emergency medical service.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

From today, whenever a Kenyan faces a medical emergency, the first question will never be whether they can pay. The first duty will be to save life.

Calls to 922 will be free across every network and accessible even without airtime.

Already, 1,243 ambulance and emergency service providers have been contracted by SHA, laying the foundation for a coordinated national emergency medical service.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Ambulance evacuation and the first 24 hours of emergency treatment will be paid for by the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund at approved tariffs. This protection applies whether a patient is registered with SHA or not, and whether or not they have paid for SHA.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Launched the Social Health Authority (SHA) 922 Lifeline and National Ambulance Dispatch Centre in Nairobi. This service will ensure that no Kenyan is denied emergency medical treatment as it is guaranteed by Article 43 (2) of the Constitution.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Consequently, we are now charting Kenya’s journey beyond Vision 2030 through an inclusive, people-centred national conversation that will culminate in a National Development Charter, placing Kenya firmly on the path towards becoming a first-world economy.

Hosted more than 9,000 Muslim religious leaders from across Kenya at State House, Nairobi.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

At the same time, we are correcting historical injustices through equitable development across our Republic. Historically underserved regions, including Northern Kenya and the Coast, are receiving unprecedented investment in infrastructure and economic opportunity as we ensure that no community is left behind.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

That commitment is reflected in action. We have ended discriminatory vetting in the issuance of national identity cards, established a Consulate-General in Jeddah to serve Kenyans travelling to Makkah and Madinah, operationalised passport centres in Mombasa and Garissa, commenced the establishment of the Waqf Commission to strengthen the protection and management of Muslim charitable endowments, and initiated the formal recognition of Madrasas and Duksis within our education system.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

We are one people, united by one Constitution, and every Kenyan is entitled to equal dignity, equal rights and equal opportunity.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

It is our duty and responsibility to ensure that the Government of Kenya reflects the face and diversity of our nation and leaves no one behind. No one is Kenyan by accident.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Turkana County is endowed with vast natural resources and immense economic potential that must be fully harnessed for the residents and, indeed, the entire country.

We have agreed with the leaders from the county to accelerate the completion of ongoing development projects, including affordable housing, student hostels, modern markets, fishing infrastructure, and road and water development.

Security, peace and cohesion remain critical enablers in unlocking Turkana’s full potential and creating opportunities for its people.

Pleased to meet MPs from Turkana to discuss priorities for the county and reaffirm our commitment to inclusive development and improved livelihoods for the citizens.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Hosted more than 10,000 village elders at State House Nairobi. We have onboarded 106,000 village elders across the 47 counties into the National Government Administration system, bringing the Government closer to the people.

Beginning today, the village elders will receive a KSh3,000 monthly stipend. We are also working towards paying Social Health Authority premiums from January 2027, providing them with smartphones to ease their work and making more Administration Police officers available to them to enhance security at the grassroots.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Our goal is to give practical meaning to the promise of Article 43 of our Constitution: Healthcare for every family, adequate housing and sanitation, freedom from hunger, clean and safe water, social security, and education for every child.