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Kiswahili’s Renewed Campaign by AU and UNESCO

The Kiswahili language has grown in Africa and beyond. The language has an estimate of over 200million speakers globally.

Due to its growth, it has had a lot of international recognition. At the beginning of the year, African Union (AU) declared the language as an official working language. In addition, in November, UNESCO declared 7th July as World Kiswahili Language Day.

The AU and UNESCO have renewed the push for Kiswahili to be a lingua franca in Africa. The campaign is said to benefit both the African continent and the world.

UN honors Wangari Maathai with Stamp

On thursday,14th April 2022, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) issued a definitive stamp to mark the birthday of Wangari Maathai, who was born on 1 April 1940. The €0.85 stamp is part of a series of definitive stamps illustrated by Martin Mörck (Norway). The German quote on the stamp reads “When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and hope”.

The Internal Audit Department takes the number 1 position yet again in the recently concluded 2020/2021 PC!!!!

In the Performance Contracting and Staff Recognition Awards (for  2020/2021) held earlier today at Taifa Hall, the Internal Audit Department was awarded for taking the number 1 position in the Central Administration departments Category. The Director Internal Audit proudly received the trophy and the certificate of recognition from the Vice Chancellor on behalf of the department.

Good job team!!!

Six Tips for Internal Audit to Remain Resilient in the Face of the Coronavirus Pandemic

 

 

As the situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to deteriorate, we see businesses becoming stretched and challenged on multiple fronts. From the massive impact on supply chains, to staff availability, to a plunge in demand for products and services in hospitality, transportation, energy, and many other industries, the pandemic is proving to be a real test for businesses and their disaster recovery and continuity plans.

Opening meeting -Staff Houses

On 22nd February 2022, the Internal Audit Department Team A held an opening meeting with the Staff Houses department. From the Internal Audit department, in attendance was the Deputy Director Hannah Ndung'u who chaired the meeting, Ms Tecla Makau, Mr Felix Warutumo, Mr Victor Muasya and Ms. Gladys Mumbua.

From the Staff Houses department was Mr Thuita who left after a short while and appointed Mr, MIchael Agutu to represent him. Ms Violet Misiko , Ms. Defense Mwakondo and Mr. Stephen Nganga were also in attendance.