By Jabali Media

Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has confirmed that Dutch King, His Majesty Willem-Alexander and his wife, Her Majesty Queen Maxima will visit Kenya in March as planned.

This is despite the Dutch Foreign Ministry having confirmed that Kenyans wrote over 300 emails, asking the King and the Queen to cancel the trip, over Kenya’s ‘wanting human rights record’ owing to a wave of abductions targeting government critics.

King Willem and the Queen are expected in Kenya on March 18, for a three-day visit.

Addressing the press on Monday, Mwaura accused Kenyans of spreading lies, adding that the trip is on.

"The King of the Netherlands will still visit the country, and we have ensured everything is in place. We should not sabotage national interests," said the former nominated Senator.

“The biggest threat to this country is disinformation. Kenyans are consuming 50% of their news from social media and 50% from mainstream media," he added.

Last week, Dutch public broadcasting organization – Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS), insisted that the visit was still on as planned, despite the numerous emails from Kenyans.

The organisation said the trip will present an opportunity to discuss the alleged violations, between the King and President William Ruto government.

“Foreign Affairs confirms when asked, also on behalf of the RVD, that they have received at least three hundred emails about the royal visit to Kenya but do not yet have the full picture and are still investigating this,” NOS said.

“In a written response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also on behalf of the Government Information Service, stated that it is aware of the human rights violations in Kenya, ‘against which the Netherlands speaks out both publicly and in contacts with Kenyan authorities’ and that it sees the visit as an opportunity to ‘discuss difficult topics such as human rights violations.’”

Ruto and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta met the King and the Queen at the Hague, Netherlands in March 2023. 

By Peter K'opiyo 

The Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) was thrown into a dark weekend after the loss of one of its top officials on Friday morning.

The untimely demise of Leah Eshitemi, former Programs Manager at the PRSK Secretariat has left members of the legal profession in a rude shock, reminiscing the cheerful, selfless and dedicated lady she was.

"Hon members, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing on of our long serving team member, Leah Eshitemi. As a council, we are grratly saddened and shocked by this sadden demise," revealed PRSK President Arik Karani when he broke the devastating news of Eshitemi's death.

Eshitemi passed on while receiving treatment at the Aga Khan University Hospital after a short illness.

The PRSK President further announced that all planned society events are put on hold until further notice.

Moreover, the PRSK College of Fellows has also joined the larger society in mourning their departed pillar.

"Words cannot fully express the profound sadness and sense of loss we feel, both collectively and individually, following the sudden and untimely passing of Leah Eshitemi. Leah was the heartbeat of the PRSK Secretariat for so many years—a rare gem, a beautiful soul, and an irreplaceable treasure. Go well, Leah. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her," mourned Peter Mutie, the Chairperson of the College of Fellows recalling how Leah served at the secretariat with dedication and single-mindedness.

Eshitemi who until her demise wss an active member of the PRSK secretariat has been described as the cornerstone of the society, an outstanding lady who served diligently, with courtesy, diplomacy and wisdom and that her sudden departure had left avoid no one can fill.

"Leah was the face of PRSK. Our go-to-person. May she rest well," solaced LVSWWDA Corporate Communications Manager, Maureen Oduor.

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King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Her Majesty Queen Máxima are expected to visit Kenya in March, 2025.

By Peter K'opiyo 

Deputy Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of the President, Performance and Delivery Management Eliud Owalo yesterday met the committe planning for the Nyanza International Investment Conference.