Atwoli Elected As A Member of International Labour Conference

COTU secretary general Francis Atwoli has been elected overwhelmingly as a member of the International Labour Conference as of Monday 28^th May. Francis Atwoli 70 years old, has been the current Secretary General of Central Organization of Trade Unions since 2002.

Francis Atwoli, the man famous for his fanatic and critical speeches, was proposed by the president of the International Trade Union Confederation and his African counterpart Mody Guiro (African Regional Organization). Atwoli was supported overwhelmingly by over 5000 delegates.

 In a statement on Monday morning, COTU said that Atwoli will be charged with the responsibility of articulating, pushing and defending African workers agenda and that the conditions of workers are favorable to all workers.

In his acceptance remarks Atwoli said that he was humbled by the trust the continent and his colleagues had placed in him through the unanimous election. He vowed to remain true and called African workers to be in relentless pursuit of social justice for workers.

Harambee Starlets to Face Equatorial Guinea

Harambee stars are preparing to face Equatorial Guinea in the qualifying match, the second tier of the African women’s cup of nations (AWCON). The provisional squad has come with its fair share of surprises with the on form goal keeper of Vihiga queens Lilian Awour among the nominees to be in the goal. She has not been present in the previous outings and notably missed the match against Uganda on a two legged series.

Harambee Starlets Squad

The national team coach David Oserian is preparing his team before they host their opponents on June 6 at the Kenyatta stadium in Machakos on a two legged home and away match. Should the team win they will return to AWCON later in the year. The provisional squad is scheduled to start training on Tuesday, May 22. The majority of the members are from the Vihiga queens among them defender Phelistas Kadari and striker Teresha Engesha.

Flash Floods Warning.

The Kenya meteorological department has warned the western, central, north Rift Valley, northern and central regions of flash floods that may pound the regions from Monday May 21. The report states that areas in the Western Basin, Trans-nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Kakamega and Laikipia counties will experience extremely heavy rainfall in a short period of time with lows of not less than 50 mm per fall.

Meterological Equipment

The department has further warned that the rains may take over a period of five days in some areas and others may experience lightening as a result. In its report the department has urged locals not to walk in moving water or drive through it. Residents are advised to keep to higher grounds and remain indoors. Furthermore the flood waters may spill over to areas where it has not rained. Heavy rainfall of more than 50mm is expected per session.

Forty eight students and two teachers of Turbo Girls High School were involved in an accident after their bus overturned on Sugoi-Kosichei road on Sunday. The students and teachers were rushed to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) Eldoret. The students were on their way back to school after attending a career talk at Kosachei Secondary school.

50 Sustains Minor Injuries after Turbo Girls Bus Overturns

Speaking yesterday at MTRH, Chief Executive Wilson Aruasa said that most of them had sustained minor injuries and their lives were out of danger. He added that they had been counseled since some of them were shocked by the incident.

On other hand Mohammed Mwabudzo, Turbo Deputy County Commissioner said that the accident was as a result of heavy rains that are being experienced in various parts of the country.

NYS Officials Sent On a Compulsory Leave

By Sifuma N. Lilian

Officers in the National Youth Service (NYS) In charge of Procurement Finance and Accounting have been sent on a compulsory leave following the Ksh. 9billions saga in the department.

In a statement on Sunday, the Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs Cabinet Secretary Professor Margaret Kobia said that the involved officers should proceed on compulsory leave with immediate effect to allow investigators to complete their work.

PS Prof Margaret Kobia

On Friday May 9^th, public service principal secretary Lilian Omollo and NYS General Richard Ndubai stepped aside in order to allow for Investigation concerning the fraud saga.

The team investigating the scandal have questioned Ms Omollo and Mr. Ndubai a couple of times concerning the issue. In line with the investigation, the police have frozen accounts of 13 firms alleged to have received Ksh. 121million from NYS.

This comes in as Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo called for disbandment of NYS. Speaking in Mombasa during the third Annual Legislative Meeting, Senator Mutula said that NYS has failed the country and should work under the ministries of Devolution and Youth adding that it has not performed the projects assigned in different counties.