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On the radar: Dialogue committee to begin talks at Bomas

Key activities and events lined up for today.

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by MAUREEN KINYANJUI

News11 September 2023 - 05:34
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In Summary


  • Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has left for Colombia on an official visit.
  • Medical Services PS  Harry Kimutai to open a stakeholder engagement forum on the four health bills recently approved by the Cabinet.

The National Dialogue Committee is scheduled to start talks on Monday at Bomas of Kenya.

The team is expected to table a raft of proposals that have been harmonised after submissions from both camps.

Health stakeholder engagement

Medical Services Principal Secretary  Harry Kimutai to open a stakeholder engagement forum on the four health bills recently approved by the Cabinet.

The four bills seek to underpin the provision of primary health care which is a key driver of UHC.

The proposed laws under consideration are the Primary Health Care Bill, Social Health Insurance Bill, Digital Health Bill and Facility Improvement Financing Bill.

Ruto at CBK

President William Ruto will officially launch the Dhow CSD at the Central Bank of Kenya in Nairobi

DhowCSD, a web platform and a mobile App that will allow retail investors in Kenya and abroad to invest in Government Securities in an easy and convenient way. 

Nairobi El Nino update

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja will give a media briefing on the Capital’s  El Niño Preparedness at Uhuru Park.

This event will provide an opportunity to gain insights into the Nairobi City County Government’s preparedness and response strategies.

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula back in court

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula will be back in court today as the hearing of a case in which he's charged with theft of Sh122 million from the Government Advertising Agency resumes.

Savula is charged alongside former ICT PS Sammy Itemere for stealing the cash that was meant for paying pending bills to advertisers.

Gachagua visits Colombia and Cuba

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has left for Colombia on an official visit that will mostly focus on marketing Kenyan Coffee before heading to Cuba for the Group of 77 and China (G77) Summit.

Dozens killed in attack on Khartoum market

At least 35 people have been killed after a crowded market in Sudan's capital was hit with "explosive weapons", a medical charity says.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) described it as "carnage", saying that more than 60 people had also been wounded in the attack.

Local residents say a military aircraft bombarded the Qouro market in southern Khartoum.

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