Since the announcement of the first COVID-19 case in Kenya, followed by development of several guidelines aimed at containing the spread of the virus, there has been an upsurge in the use of technology to ensure continuity in the daily activities of those residing in the country and also enhance mitigation against the pandemic.

In order to provide an opportunity for reflection on how technology has contributed to the fight against the pandemic and what needs to be done to strengthen its use for long term mitigation against risks caused by the virus, we are pleased to invite you to our Webinar forum with details as below:

Date             :Thursday, 10^th September 2020  

Time            :4.00pm - 5.45pm

Theme         :Technology and COVID 19: Leveraging on Innovative Technology Solutions to Mitigate Risks of the Pandemic

Speakers     :Mr. Joe Mucheru, Cabinet Secretary, ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs
                     Mrs. Mercy Wanjau, Ag. Director General, Communications Authority of Kenya         
                     Mr. Steve Chege, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Safaricom PLC  

Meeting ID :834 6603 6539
Passcode    :1411

Please register and send advance questions through the following link: https://forms.gle/JKaNkencmfEhyRQi8

Regards,

Henry

Henry Ochieng | Chief Executive Officer

The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) – Together, We Will.

Pursuant to Article 187 of the Constitution, on 25 February 2020 the Nairobi City County Government and the National Government signed a Deed of Transfer of Functions Agreement which was published vide Gazette Notice No.1609, transferring four functions to the National Government. On 18 March 2020, the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) was established as the Institutional Framework mandated to perform the transferred functions on behalf of the National Government. The transferred functions are Health, Transport, Planning and Development and Public Works.

Since its formation, NMS has recorded some successes but also faced a number of challenges in carrying out its mandate. The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) has organized a virtual forum to provide an opportunity to understand more about the successes, challenges and service delivery plans of NMS; How Resident Associations can effectively engage and support the work of NMS; The mechanisms in place or to be established to ensure structured and sustainable engagement and relationship between NMS and Resident Associations among other issues.

We invite you to the forum with details as follows:

Date             :Tuesday, 15^th September 2020  

Time              :4.00pm - 5.30pm

Topic             :Role of Resident Associations towards Attainment of Effective and Sustainable Service Delivery.

Speakers        :Major General Mohamed Badi, Director General, Nairobi Metropolitan Services
Meeting ID  :854 7538 9254 
Passcode      :1411

Please register and send advance questions through the following link: https://forms.gle/2PC1qGV9GmVe1J4v7. We look forward to hosting you.

Dear Members,

I trust this mail finds you well.

Current Kenya statistics show that 78% of COVID-19 infected persons are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and can be managed at home. Given the spiking numbers of infected persons and in anticipation of a surge in the COVID-19 cases, the Government has introduced Home Based Isolation and Care (HBIC) for asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic patients to ease the growing pressure on hospitals. 

Guidelines for the HBIC have been developed to facilitate effective management of the initiative. One component that is important for the success of the initiative is community participation and monitoring. The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) has organized a virtual forum on Understanding Home Based Isolation and Care and the Role of Community Groups in Kenya. The forum will enable participants to understand more about the HBIC guidelines as well as the roles and responsibilities of individuals, households and communities in making the initiative a success.

We invite you to attend the forum with details as below:

Date              :Friday, 7^th August 2020  

Time              :7.00pm - 8.30pm

Topic            :Understanding Home Based Isolation and Care and the Role of Community Groups in Kenya
Speaker         :Dr. Judith Awinja, Head, Home Based Care Programme, Ministry of Health

Venue           :Virtual (for Login details register with the below ID)

Meeting ID   :844 0596 4252
Passcode      :1411

Register and send advance questions through the following link: https://forms.gle/4QTmKAv2yGHFyZsu7

Regards,

Vincent

Vincent Amwoi | Programs Officer

The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) – Together, We Will.

Isiara Place, Kingara Close, off Kingara Road, House No.10 | P.O Box 1411-00100 GPO, Nairobi.
Tel. 254-20-3874331, 3873828  | Cellphones: 0725983445; 0733779585; 0773049098

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