Tourism and Wildlife CS Rebecca Miano flags off the UN World Tourism Day celebration at Kondele, Kisumu County.[Courtesy] Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, has emphasized the need for stronger efforts to harness the transformative power of tourism to promote peace and coexistence in Kenya. Speaking during the 45th annual World Tourism Day celebrations held in Kisumu County, Miano underscored the role of tourism in fostering intercultural dialogue, social cohesion, and sustainable development. With the 2024 theme, Tourism and Peace, Miano highlighted how tourism can play a pivotal role in building bridges across cultures, promoting mutual understanding, and advancing economic equity. “As we commemorate this year’s World Tourism Day here in Kisumu, I implore the tourism fraternity to lead the charge in entrenching a culture of peace,” said Miano.
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Kisumu National Federation of Jua Kali Association members after a round table in Kisumu.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The Kisumu National Federation of Jua Kali Association has unveiled plans to establish a Savings and Credit Cooperative (Sacco) aimed at improving access to finances for local artisans and expanding their businesses. The initiative, which has been long anticipated, is expected to empower the artisans by providing them with the financial muscle to compete for government tenders and grow their ventures. Speaking during a meeting held in Kisumu on Saturday, Association chairperson Rose Onditi emphasized the importance of the Sacco in addressing the financial challenges faced by artisans. The roundtable, attended by Wakili Fred Odumo, a politician eyeing the Kisumu County senatorial seat, brought together representatives from the seven sub-counties in Kisumu, where the discussions
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MPs Rosa Buyu of Kisumu West (center), Beatrice Elachi of Dagoretti North, and Ongondo Were of Kasipul. [Washington Onyango,Standard] In a strong stance against the recent court ruling that deemed the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) unconstitutional, three Members of Parliament have assured Kenyans that the fund will remain. The MPs – Rosa Buyu of Kisumu West, Beatrice Elachi of Dagoretti North, and Ongondo Were of Kasipul – have lauded the NG-CDF for its impact on communities and insisted they will fight to keep it in place. Beatrice Elachi, a member of the National Assembly Select Committee on the NG-CDF Board, emphasized the fund’s significant contributions, which have transformed lives across the country. “The achievements of the NG-CDF are undeniable. Many families have benefited, and we are committed to
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