Photos of the week: EALA Women's caucus at State House as Ruto launches projects launch

In Summary

The Star made a compilation of pictures from activities wrapping up the week

by PERPETUA ETYANG

17 March 2024 - 08:12

First Lady Rachel Ruto with women parliamentarians from the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Women's Caucus at State House, Nairobi, on March 14, 2024
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EALA Women's Caucus at State House

First Lady Rachael Ruto hosted women parliamentarians from the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Women's Caucus at State House, Nairobi.

She urged women legislators to create an enabling environment for young people in the East African Community to become economically productive.

First Lady Rachel Ruto with women parliamentarians from the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Women's Caucus at State House, Nairobi, on March 14, 2024
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First Lady Rachel Ruto receives a gift from women parliamentarians from the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Women's Caucus at State House, Nairobi, on March 14, 2024
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First Lady Rachel Ruto with women parliamentarians from the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Women's Caucus at State House, Nairobi, on March 14, 2024
Image: OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY

Swearing-in

A 12-member tribunal to handle four petitions seeking the removal of Justice Mohammed Noor Kullow from office was sworn in on Tuesday.

Chief Justice Martha Koome oversaw the swearing-in of the 12-member tribunal.

The 12 were appointed by President William Ruto through a Gazette Notice dated March 8, 2024.

Chief Justice Martha Koome together with tribunal members at the Supreme Court of Kenya on March 12, 2024.
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Senior Counsel Jinaro Kipkemoi Kibet takes oath as a member of the tribunal formed to handle petitions seeking removal of Environment and Land court Hon. Justice Mohammed Kullow at the Supreme Court on March 12, 2024.
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Lady Justice Margret Njoki Mwangi takes oath as member of the tribunal inquiry in to the removal of Environment and Land court Hon. Justice Mohammed Kullow at the Supreme Court on March 12, 2024.
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Wanjiku Mwariri takes oath as a member of the tribunal formed to handle petitions seeking removal of Environment and Land court Hon. Justice Mohammed Kullow at the Supreme Court on March 12, 2024.
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Hon. Justice Anthony Charo Mrima takes oath as member of the tribunal formed to handle petitions seeking removal of Environment and Land court Hon. Justice Mohammed Kullow at the Supreme Court on March 12, 2024.
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Justice Patrick Omwenga takes oath as the chairperson of the tribunal inquiry in to the removal of Environment and Land court Hon. Justice Mohammed Kullow at the Supreme Court on March 12, 2024.
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CS Mucheru mother's memorial service

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday joined the family of former Ministry of ICT, Innovation, and Youth Affairs CS Joe Mucheru for a memorial service of his mother.

Uhuru encouraged the family to be strong, acknowledging that losing a matriarch is a profound loss.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Ministry of ICT, Innovation, and Youth Affairs CS Joe Mucheru among other leaders during his mother's memorial service in Nairobi on March 14, 2024.
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Friends and family of the former Ministry of ICT, Innovation, and Youth Affairs CS Joe Mucheru during his mother's memorial service in Nairobi on March 14, 2024
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Ruto meets Kenya Kwanza MCAs

President William Ruto chaired a consultative meeting bringing together MCAs from the Kenya Kwanza.

It was the first meeting of the MCAs with the president to take stock of the government's performance since the Kenya Kwanza administration got into office.

President William Ruto with Kenya Kwanza MCAs during a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on March 11, 2024.
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President William Ruto with his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire during the Kenya Kwanza MCAs meeting at State House, Nairobi, on March 11, 2024.
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Kenya Kwanza MCAs during a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on March 11, 2024.
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President William Ruto with Deputy Rigathi Gachagua during a meeting with the Kenya Kwanza MCAs during a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on March 11, 2024.
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Kenya Kwanza MCAs during a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on March 11, 2024.
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KWS rescues hippopotamus

The Kenya Wildlife Services rescued a distressed hippopotamus in Nakuru.

The KWS rangers and the veterinary team attended to a distressed hippopotamus snared by its left front leg in Olosuswa Conservancy.

KWS rangers rescues a snared hippopotamus rescued in Olosuswa Conservancy in Nakuru on March 11, 2024.
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A snared hippopotamus rescued in Olosuswa Conservancy in Nakuru on March 11, 2024.
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KWS rangers rescues a snared hippopotamus rescued in Olosuswa Conservancy in Nakuru on March 11, 2024.
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Ruto launches development projects

President William Ruto led a delegation of leaders to Kericho County where he launched several development projects.

Ruto laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Talai Affordable Housing Project in Kericho.

President William Ruto and Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot among other delegates when he launched development projects in Kericho County on March 14, 2024.
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Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot shakes hands with President William Ruto when he launched development projects in Kericho County on March 14, 2024.
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President William Ruto and Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen during the launch of development projects in Kericho County on March 14, 2024.
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President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua break into a dance with singers after the launch of development projects in Kericho County on March 14, 2024.
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Masinde Muliro Stadium construction

The National Celebrations Committee inspected the construction of Masinde Muliro Stadium in Bungoma.

The stadium, built in Kanduyi, is expected to host this year's Madaraka Day Celebrations.

Construction of the stadium began in 2019 with a budget of Sh650 million and upon completion, the stadium will have a seating capacity for 5,000 people.