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KFSH&RC Ranked Top Valuable Healthcare Brand in Saudi Arabia and Middle East

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KFSH&RC tops the healthcare sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, recognizing it as the most valuable healthcare brand in these regions for the second year. According to the 2024 Brand Finance reports, it placed 9th in Saudi Arabia and 28th in the Middle East. Additionally, KFSH&RC stands out as the only hospital worldwide to be ranked among its country’s top ten most valuable brands.

The Brand Finance Report shows that KFSH&RC brand value increased by 31%, exceeding 5.6 billion Saudi Riyals, equivalent to USD 1.5 billion. This increase is the result of the hospital’s unwavering commitment to incorporating the latest medical technologies and treatments and providing specialized medical care that adheres to the latest international standards.

Reflecting on KFSH&RC’s global recognition, Mr. Muhannad Kadi, the Chief Corporate Communications & Marketing Officer, commented, “This accomplishment underscores the hospital’s dedication to achieving the highest quality standards and providing outstanding healthcare, as well as the significant value it delivers to its beneficiaries.” He emphasized that the hospital’s position among the top ten most valuable brands in Saudi Arabia not only highlights its effectiveness but also the positive impact of the ongoing transformations within the Kingdom’s healthcare sector.

Over the past year, KFSH&RC has achieved several notable milestones that have significantly contributed to its brand strength and reputation. These include conducting four ground-breaking experiments in space medicine, performing the World’s first fully robotic liver transplant, and launching a rapid whole genome sequencing analysis service available to all beneficiaries. Furthermore, KFSH&RC celebrated the successful treatment of 100 T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia patients, a testament to our advanced medical capabilities and dedication to patient care.

In line with Saudi Vision 2030 and its transformation programs, initiated by His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister—which aim to enhance the Kingdom’s global position and establish it as a healthcare hub—KFSH&RC has been ranked as the top Academic Medical Centre in the Middle East and Africa. It also secured the 20th spot globally for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024, according to Brand Finance’s Global Top 250 Hospitals report. Additionally, it has been ranked among the top 250 Best Hospitals in the World by Newsweek Magazine.

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INVNT GROUP and MSM Boost Partnership and Marketing Service Offerings in Motorsports Industry with Strategic Leadership Appointment

INVNT GROUP welcomes Roc Nation veteran, Luca Zanello, as SVP of Content Strategy

New York, NY, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Building on their successful partnership, INVNT GROUP and MSM (Media & Sport Management) enhance service offerings and commercial solutions tailored for talent and brands within the booming motorsports industry.

INVNT GROUP, the global brand storytelling agency portfolio, was named Best Global Media Agency at the 2023 Automotive Marcomm Awards by Autocar, for groundbreaking campaigns with Lamborghini, Formula E, General Motors, Lotus, Rolls Royce and more. Over four decades, MSM has built standout relationships between brands, drivers, teams, and championships at the pinnacle of motorsport, including sponsorships, hospitality, and events.

The partnership brings the appointment of Roc Nation music and entertainment veteran, Luca Zanello, as SVP of Content Strategy at INVNT GROUP, fortifying the global suite of award-winning capabilities and integrated services within the motorsports including strategy, partnerships, experiential, digital, Web3, content, and culture. Zanello reports into Scott Cullather, President and CEO of INVNT GROUP, and CEO of INVNT.ATOM.

“Motorsports have not only captured the global imagination but have accelerated the expansion of its cultural influence at unprecedented speed. Our evolving collaboration with MSM, and appointment of Luca, places us at the forefront, allowing us to deliver pioneering, bespoke solutions to the motorsports industry. We are committed to enhancing the connection between brands, talent, and partners with audiences worldwide through dynamic storytelling and groundbreaking experiences. Together, we are charging the future of motorsports, transcending the boundaries of the racetrack,” said Scott Cullather.

The partnership aims to deliver strategies within the motorsport domain, leveraging both INVNT GROUP and MSM’s deep rooted motorsports network and industry expertise.

Enrico Zanarini, Founder and CEO of MSM, expressed: “This is more than a partnership expansion; it’s how we redefine motorsport marketing. With MSM’s deep history in the motorsports industry, and INVNT GROUP’s storytelling expertise, we are poised to deliver exciting and unexpected engagement programs that resonate deeply with fans and stakeholders alike.”

Luca Zanello, commenting on his new role, added, “Joining this dynamic team during a transformative era in motorsports is truly exhilarating. We are redefining the limits of motorsports engagement by introducing comprehensive programs that blend traditional approaches with cutting-edge digital and experiential strategies. Our goal is to unite and excite fans globally, offering them novel and captivating experiences that not only entertain but also deepen their connection to the sport.”

This strategic allegiance is a significant milestone in the evolution of motorsport marketing and the overall industry, promising next-generation strategies and enhanced engagement for clients, brands, partners, and audiences across the globe.

ABOUT INVNT GROUP

INVNT GROUP™ represents a growing portfolio of complementary disciplines designed to help forward-thinking brands and organizations everywhere, impact the audiences that matter, anywhere.

Headed by President and CEO, Scott Cullather, INVNT GROUP amplifies globally with offices in New York (HQ), Sydney, London, Singapore, Dubai, San Francisco, Stockholm, Mumbai, Detroit, and Washington D.C.

The GROUP consists of the founding, live brand storytelling agency, INVNT; brand strategy & creative-led culture consultancy, Meaning; production studio & creative agency, HEVĒ; live events for colleges and universities, INVNT Higher Ed; digital innovation agency, INVNT.ATOM; creative multimedia experience studio, Hypnogram, and live entertainment production company, ITP Live. For more information visit: https://invntgroup.com/

ABOUT MSM

MSM is a leader in the world of motorsport and has been fostering standout relationships between brands, drivers, teams and championships for over 40 years.

The team specializes in individual and corporate management, offering clients their expertise across the marketing mix. MSM is active in sponsorship facilitation, commercial opportunity development and execution, client representation, tailored hospitality offerings, and managing bespoke events on and off track. Having spent four decades in the most innovative sporting environment, MSM has developed an approach that is tailor-made for partners to unlock their full potential.

MSM’s deep insight and unparalleled know-how enable their partners to connect with both new and existing audiences in an authentic way, while also delivering measurable commercial impact. For more information, https://msmgroup.com

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Syrians Seek UN Rights Ruling Against Russia for 2019 Hospital Attacks

Open Society Justice Initiative Files Complaint to the UN Human Rights Committee

New York, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Russian Federation has been accused before the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva of carrying out a deliberate attack on a hospital in Syria—in a legal action that highlights Moscow’s repeated use of military force against health care facilities in Syria, where its forces have been supporting the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.

A complaint before the Committee, filed on May 1, focuses on a series of air strikes on Kafr Nabl Surgical Hospital in Idlib province on May 5, 2019.

It accuses the Russian Air Force of killing two civilians and endangering the lives of all those working in and using the hospital at the time—medical practitioners, patients, support staff, and visitors.

The complaint has been brought before the Committee by a Syrian man whose two cousins were killed by the attack, and by Hand in Hand for Aid and Development, the humanitarian NGO that was supporting the hospital at the time. Hand in Hand is representing the interests of the patients of the hospital.

The applicants are represented by lawyers of the Open Society Justice Initiative, with Professor Philip Leach, professor of human rights law at the UK’s Middlesex University as co-counsel.

The evidence being presented to the Committee includes a detailed account of the Russian Air Force attack on the hospital at Kafr Nabl, and on three other hospitals near Kafr Nabl in just 12 hours on May 5-6, 2019. There was no fighting near the hospital at the time of the attack, which lay in opposition-controlled territory some 20km away from the front line.

The complaint draws on a wealth of video and audio recordings made at the time, as well as eyewitness accounts that point to direct Russian Air Force involvement in coordinating and executing the attacks. The material includes observations of Russian aircraft in the area at the relevant time, and audio recordings of communications between a Russian pilot and Russian ground control, authorizing the release of aerial munitions and confirming that the aerial munitions had been dropped, at the precise times that strikes were captured on video. Some of the material included as evidence in the complaint was used by the New York Times in a special report published on October 13, 2019.

Fadi al-Dairi, the director of Hand in Hand, said: “The Russian air force attack on Kafr Nabl hospital was a well-documented atrocity that was part of a systematic assault on hospitals and healthcare facilities in opposition-held territory in Syria in 2019. The coordinates of the hospital had been shared with Russia by the UN under the UN Deconfliction Mechanism. Syrians are looking to the Human Rights Committee to show us some measure of redress by acknowledging the truth of this brutal attack, and the suffering caused.”

James A. Goldston, executive director of the Justice Initiative, said: “This complaint before a preeminent international human rights tribunal exposes the Russian government and armed forces’ deliberate strategy of targeting healthcare in clear violation of the laws of war. It must remind us all that attacks on protected healthcare facilities—whether in Syria, Sudan, Ukraine, or the Gaza Strip—are an abomination that must never be normalized.”

The complaint is being supported by expert analyses prepared by Syrian Archive and Physicians for Human Rights. Physicians for Human Rights has documented 604 attacks against medical facilities in Syria since 2011, the overwhelming majority conducted by Syrian and Russian forces.

Houssam al-Nahhas, MD, Middle East and North Africa Researcher for Physicians for Human Rights, said: “Widespread and systematic attacks on health care in Syria are part of a strategy implemented by the Syrian and Russian governments, devastating the country’s health care system. Despite the seriousness of these crimes, no perpetrators have ever faced accountability. We hope this landmark case helps to end the impunity for attacks on health care in Syria and serve as a warning to perpetrators in other conflicts around the world.”

The Geneva-based Human Rights Committee is a body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which has been signed by 173 countries. Under the ICCPR’s Optional Protocol, which the Russian Federation signed in 1990, individuals can bring complaints against signatory states before the Committee over rights violations.

The complaint accuses the Russian Federation of perpetrating a clear and serious violation of International Humanitarian Law by deliberately attacking a protected medical facility, in breach of the Right to Life under the ICCPR. The attack killed two brothers and endangered the lives of everyone working in and using the busy hospital. The hospital was operating normally at the time of the attack and neither Russia nor Syria provided any warning before the attack. This is not the only time the facility was targeted: Kafr Nabl Hospital was attacked 13 times between 2014 and 2019.

From a legal perspective, a decision against Russia would provide significant new jurisprudence on the extraterritorial obligations of States in armed conflict, and would pave the way for progressive decisions from other human rights bodies and courts.

The Open Society Justice Initiative is part of the Open Society Foundations, and pursues strategic litigation on a range of issues including advancing human rights and advancing the rule of law. Its work on Syria has included supporting efforts to bring top Syrian officials and leaders to trial before national courts in Europe for crimes against humanity committed in Syria.

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Syrians Seek UN Rights Ruling Against Russia for 2019 Hospital Attacks

Open Society Justice Initiative Files Complaint to the UN Human Rights Committee

New York, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Russian Federation has been accused before the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva of carrying out a deliberate attack on a hospital in Syria—in a legal action that highlights Moscow’s repeated use of military force against health care facilities in Syria, where its forces have been supporting the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.

A complaint before the Committee, filed on May 1, focuses on a series of air strikes on Kafr Nabl Surgical Hospital in Idlib province on May 5, 2019.

It accuses the Russian Air Force of killing two civilians and endangering the lives of all those working in and using the hospital at the time—medical practitioners, patients, support staff, and visitors.

The complaint has been brought before the Committee by a Syrian man whose two cousins were killed by the attack, and by Hand in Hand for Aid and Development, the humanitarian NGO that was supporting the hospital at the time. Hand in Hand is representing the interests of the patients of the hospital.

The applicants are represented by lawyers of the Open Society Justice Initiative, with Professor Philip Leach, professor of human rights law at the UK’s Middlesex University as co-counsel.

The evidence being presented to the Committee includes a detailed account of the Russian Air Force attack on the hospital at Kafr Nabl, and on three other hospitals near Kafr Nabl in just 12 hours on May 5-6, 2019. There was no fighting near the hospital at the time of the attack, which lay in opposition-controlled territory some 20km away from the front line.

The complaint draws on a wealth of video and audio recordings made at the time, as well as eyewitness accounts that point to direct Russian Air Force involvement in coordinating and executing the attacks. The material includes observations of Russian aircraft in the area at the relevant time, and audio recordings of communications between a Russian pilot and Russian ground control, authorizing the release of aerial munitions and confirming that the aerial munitions had been dropped, at the precise times that strikes were captured on video. Some of the material included as evidence in the complaint was used by the New York Times in a special report published on October 13, 2019.

Fadi al-Dairi, the director of Hand in Hand, said: “The Russian air force attack on Kafr Nabl hospital was a well-documented atrocity that was part of a systematic assault on hospitals and healthcare facilities in opposition-held territory in Syria in 2019. The coordinates of the hospital had been shared with Russia by the UN under the UN Deconfliction Mechanism. Syrians are looking to the Human Rights Committee to show us some measure of redress by acknowledging the truth of this brutal attack, and the suffering caused.”

James A. Goldston, executive director of the Justice Initiative, said: “This complaint before a preeminent international human rights tribunal exposes the Russian government and armed forces’ deliberate strategy of targeting healthcare in clear violation of the laws of war. It must remind us all that attacks on protected healthcare facilities—whether in Syria, Sudan, Ukraine, or the Gaza Strip—are an abomination that must never be normalized.”

The complaint is being supported by expert analyses prepared by Syrian Archive and Physicians for Human Rights. Physicians for Human Rights has documented 604 attacks against medical facilities in Syria since 2011, the overwhelming majority conducted by Syrian and Russian forces.

Houssam al-Nahhas, MD, Middle East and North Africa Researcher for Physicians for Human Rights, said: “Widespread and systematic attacks on health care in Syria are part of a strategy implemented by the Syrian and Russian governments, devastating the country’s health care system. Despite the seriousness of these crimes, no perpetrators have ever faced accountability. We hope this landmark case helps to end the impunity for attacks on health care in Syria and serve as a warning to perpetrators in other conflicts around the world.”

The Geneva-based Human Rights Committee is a body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which has been signed by 173 countries. Under the ICCPR’s Optional Protocol, which the Russian Federation signed in 1990, individuals can bring complaints against signatory states before the Committee over rights violations.

The complaint accuses the Russian Federation of perpetrating a clear and serious violation of International Humanitarian Law by deliberately attacking a protected medical facility, in breach of the Right to Life under the ICCPR. The attack killed two brothers and endangered the lives of everyone working in and using the busy hospital. The hospital was operating normally at the time of the attack and neither Russia nor Syria provided any warning before the attack. This is not the only time the facility was targeted: Kafr Nabl Hospital was attacked 13 times between 2014 and 2019.

From a legal perspective, a decision against Russia would provide significant new jurisprudence on the extraterritorial obligations of States in armed conflict, and would pave the way for progressive decisions from other human rights bodies and courts.

The Open Society Justice Initiative is part of the Open Society Foundations, and pursues strategic litigation on a range of issues including advancing human rights and advancing the rule of law. Its work on Syria has included supporting efforts to bring top Syrian officials and leaders to trial before national courts in Europe for crimes against humanity committed in Syria.

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Sengwer Community Appreciates Recognition, Requests Tribal Code


The Sengwer community has thanked President William Ruto for establishing a unit to address the concerns of minority and marginalised groups in Kenya.

Dickson Rotich, the Spokesperson of the Sengwer community in Kenya, notes that since the establishment of this unit, some of the challenges faced by the Sengwer community have been addressed.

Rotich expressed appreciation to President Ruto for establishing the unit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi that specifically focuses on the affairs of minority and marginalised groups in the country.

”One of the outcomes of recognition of the Sengwer community in Kenya is the creation of an administrative unit called Siyoi Division in West Pokot County, which has been gazetted and will facilitate the delivery of government services to the community once fully operationalised,” Rotich noted.

He highlighted the significance of the official recognition of the Sengwer community as a tribe in Kenya, especially considering the history of di
scrimination and marginalisation they have faced.

Rotich further elaborated that the Sengwer community is part of the Kalenjin tribe, with members residing in various parts of the nation and neighbouring countries.

He said that unlike other Kalenjin Community sub-tribes like Nandi, Keiyo, Marakwet, Kipsigis, Tugen, and Sabaot that have tribal codes, the community has not been given one and urged the government to give them the same.

”The Sengwer community should be issued with a tribal code that designates them as a distinct tribe in Kenya,” he stressed.

Additionally, Rotich urged other leaders to emulate President Ruto’s actions and ensure that all communities are included in matters of leadership and national development, as well as have equal access to employment opportunities.

The development record of West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin, according to him, is highly commendable and speaks volumes.

He observed that the governor’s achievements in healthcare development have significantly enhanced the
provision of health services to the local residents.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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Kisii Residents Seek 30pc Affordable Housing Jobs


Residents of Kisii County have implored the government to prioritise the locals as contractors, suppliers of materials, workers, and owners of the Affordable Housing Programme.

Speaking after a public participation on Affordable Housing Regulations 2024 at Kisii Cultural Hall in Kisii town, Nyanza Region Director of Housing and Urban Development, Jared Buoga, said the residents sought priority during the entire period of constructing affordable houses in the region.

‘The participants were very particular that a proportion of 30 per cent should go to them as local residents to own these houses before the process is opened to the rest of the public,’ noted Mr. Buoga.

In addition, the Director pointed out that the residents were concerned about the ownership of the houses and the process of converting the land from the public to a private individual to enjoy the benefits.

He pointed out that the Sectional Properties Act has clear stipulations on how the land is converted from the public to the affordable hou
sing programme, and the mother title is registered with the state agency in charge of affordable housing on behalf of the National Treasury.

‘The mother title will then produce the second title given to the individuals upon completion of the unit, and the owner will enjoy the benefits that come with it, such as using it as collateral to access a loan, sell the house, transfer the property from one person to another, and so forth,’ explained the Director.

Buoga added that they had handed over sites to contractors in the Nyanchwa, Ogembo, and Ekerubo regions of Kisii, where a total of 540 affordable houses were to be constructed within a period of one year.

He said the input from the participants were very valid, and they had been taken up for consideration so that the National Secretariat could effectively use it to enrich the regulations.

Apart from affordable housing projects, he added, they had handed over two markets, Mogweko and Motonto, to contractors to commence the work that is being funded by the
Affordable Housing Fund.

‘We laud the government for allocating these projects in Kisii, and the modern markets will have cold rooms, ICT hubs, lactation centres, and clean circulation areas that can accommodate between 200-500 traders,’ concluded Buoga.

Nominated Member of Kisii County Assembly Lilian Gor, who attended the forum, commended the project for ensuring any Kenyan was eligible for the houses as long as they were able to pay a 10 per cent deposit of the value of the house and subsequently make payments for the house they acquire.

She urged the private developers implementing the project to incorporate the youth, women, and persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) by tapping into their skills in terms of employment or sub-contracts.

‘As Kisii County, we are supporting the President’s affordable housing agenda as it will provide decent housing to low-income families,’ added another participant, David Onsongo.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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40 Guests, Staff Members Rescued In Masai Mara Camps


Forty guests and several staff members were rescued at Masai Mara Game Reserve after the River Talek burst its banks and overflowed.

Speaking to the media at Sarova Mara Lodge, Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu said 40 guests and several staff were rescued, with no casualties or fatalities reported.

Nine camps have been impacted by floods, including Tipilikwani camp, Mara Leisure camp, Mara Base camp, Olkinyei camp, Mara Big Five camp, Mariot camp, Sweet Acacia camp, Pride Inn Mara camp, and Kananga camp.

Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu said that the river had overflowed at midnight, affecting sections of Talek town and leaving guests trapped in several camps along the river.

Further, the governor said that Mosiro ward has been severely impacted by the ongoing rains, with 100 families residing along the Mosiro Irrigation Scheme having been displaced.

The governor urged those who reside adjacent to the rivers to evacuate to safer ground.

Narok County Commissioner Lotiatia Kipkech echoed the governor’s sentiments b
y issuing a warning to those who reside adjacent to rivers to move to safer grounds.

Lotiatia urged the stakeholders to alert people still residing near rivers of the risks of overflowing, adding that the government will use force to move people living in areas prone to floods.

The chairman of Narok County Natural Resources, Nicholas Murero, also urged the community residing around the flooded area to move to safer sites.

He also praised both the National and county governments for their operations in rescuing the affected people.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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Buy Subsidised Top Dressing Fertilisers, Barasa


Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa has appealed to the local farmers to buy subsidised top-dressing fertilisers to boost production.

The governor warned that with the heavy downfall throughout the region, there are high chances of nutrient leaching and lower productivity at the end of the season.

‘It is essential for our farmers to apply top dressing fertiliser to their crops to replenish the lost nutrients caused by heavy downfall,’ said the governor.

He said statistics from various farms in the region indicate that a subsidy programme worth Sh700 million initiated by the county has been a resounding success.

‘We will continue rolling out similar initiatives aimed at empowering farmers and improving our food basket,’ he promised.

The Governor said the last batches of top-dressing fertilisers were being ferried to ward offices for easy access by the farmers.

He said the current heavy rains benefit the maize crops and farmers in the region but can also cause havoc through leaching.

The governor s
poke Tuesday in Matungu Sub County while distributing bags of fertiliser to the farmers.

While accompanied by various leaders and administrators, he said that no one should gamble with food security in Kakamega County.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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MP Pledges To Build 25 Multi-Storey Tuition Blocks


Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka has promised to construct 25 multi-storey tuition blocks at various schools across the area.

Mr. Aseka said the flagship projects would position the institutions as model centres of academic excellence and good environments for learning.

‘Our commitment to construct the buildings is on course. We will ensure they are completed by the end of my second term,’ he promised.

The legislator said the tuition blocks will also have varied facilities across educational institutions, courtesy of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF).

He said the projects will be done in five phases to ensure they are completed in good structural standards.

The MP spoke Tuesday in his constituency while touring some of the NG-CDF projects and the ongoing phase three of the works undertaken in Namasoli, Luanda Dudi, Mundoli, Emwiru, and Ekambuli schools.

Through the kitty, the legislator has built six and five tuition blocks in various schools in phases one and two, respectively
.

The MP said the move will strengthen the institutions’ capacity and enrol more students as the schools’ administration plans to increase student uptake.

He added that investment in education will be a game changer in the transformation of Khwisero Sub County by building education infrastructure that offers effective, safe, and inclusive learning spaces.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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County Collaborates With NITA In Vocational Training


The Nakuru County government has set in motion a collaborative engagement with the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) to upscale the capacity of the County Vocational Training Centres.

Through this collaboration, the County VTCs will benefit from NITA expertise in Training the trainers, skills and curriculum development, and industrial attachment for students.

Other benefits include the accreditation of more VTCs as exam centres to benefit learners, especially in far-flung areas, and the development of a framework for awarding Certificates based on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), acknowledging the skills and knowledge acquired outside formal education.

This was highlighted today during a meeting with representatives of NITA led by Senior Industrial Training Officer Peter Njiru, who had paid a courtesy call to Deputy Governor David Kones.

DG Kones said the concept of RPL has the capacity to transform the country and the counties into industrialisation, since the majority of people with inno
vative ideas, especially those who work in the Jua Kali Sector, have proved beyond doubt their prowess in innovation.

He noted that a number of household items in East Africa, from energy-saving jikos to ovens, were innovated by the local Jua Kali sector, and once they get the RPL certificates, they are likely to progress and even work abroad where certificates are mandatory.

A technical working Committee was suggested by the County Executive for Education, Zipporah Wambui, to come up with a framework for the collaboration.

Also present were the County Executive for Youth, Sports, Gender, Social Services, and Inclusivity-Nakuru County, Josephine Atieno, and the County Director for Vocational Training, David Mwangi.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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