These discussions were premised upon Sustainable development goal no. Some of the topics for discussion included industrialization in African intermediary cities role of pension funds in advancing infrastructure development in Africa The devolution journey as per Kenyan experience Young leadership and inclusive safe sustainable intermediary cities among others.Ī panel discussion session underway during the summit Running under theme, “The Role of Intermediary Cities of Africa in the Implementation of Agenda 2030 of the United Nations and the African Union Agenda 2063.”, delegates interrogated varied topics of interest. The summit aimed at strengthening the role of local and regional governments in the development of the continent and to help build the integration and unity of Africa from its territories. Kenya was at its best in the summit, earning accolades in some of globally-acknowledged milestones such as devolution model, youth in leadership and technology. Lucy Kemunto, the Kisumu County Coordinator. The 9th edition of the Africities Summit was held in Kisumu on 17 th to the 21 st May 2022 at the Mamboleo Show Grounds at which Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) was participated as represented Ms. ORPP among Global Delegates in Africities Summit as Kenya Showcases her Finesse Participants in a group photo after the forum atĬandela journalist training forum at Ufanisi Holtel in Kisii County Institutions that complemented MCK and its accredited trainers in the sensitizations were Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).Ī section of participants listen in during the Hotel in Siaya County. Journalists and media practitioners were also guided on other topics pertaining to ethical reporting hate speech and conflict sensitive reporting during elections debunking misinformation covering of electoral opinion polls and journalists role and skill in moderating live broadcasts. Lucy Kemunto, ORPP Kisumu County Coordinator making a presentation during theMCK Journalists training forum in Siaya Some of areas presented for the Office related to mandate and functions role of ORPP and political parties at different stages in electoral cycle provisions as contained in the amendments to the Political Parties Act, 2011 among other topical matters.Ī journalist is obliged to conduct proper research on issues and consult relevant electoral players before reporting especially at this critical time where a mere statement may elicit chaos among the electorates” noted Lucy Kemunto, who represented the Office in the forums. Participants that included media practitioners in the region, deliberated on a raft of obligations for responsible journalism ahead of the August 2022 general election.
The Office of the Registrar on invitation of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), joined in sensitization fora for local based journalists in Siaya and Kisii Siaya counties held on 14 th May and 19 th May,2022 respectively. Grassroot scribes benefit from ORPP- Media Council sensitization fora
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