Namibia turns visa table on western countries

Namibian Michelle Nehoya has spent nearly $500 (£390) on an application for a visa to visit Canada – but almost two years later it has yet to materialise. The 38-year-old, who lives in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, is desperate to get to Quebec to see her aunt and cousins whom she has not seen for almost…

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Three key suspects arrested in Mombasa crime crackdown

Three key suspects believed to be the masterminds behind a recent crime wave in Mombasa town and its vicinity have been apprehended. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), detectives orchestrated an ambush in Nyali estate on Links Road, resulting in the arrest of two suspects, Ali Ahmad Ali, known by the alias “Mkali,”…

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Ruto Promises Freedom for Innocent Protesters and Support for Victims’ Families

President William Ruto announced that the government will drop charges against innocent individuals arrested during recent anti-government demonstrations. The Head of State also promised to swiftly address police abuses that occurred during the protests. Addressing the media at State House on Wednesday, President Ruto expressed deep regret over the loss of lives and injuries sustained…

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ODM members co-opted to Ruto cabinet didn’t get party blessings

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) did not endorse four of it’s members who were nominated to be part of President William Ruto’s Cabinet on Wednesday. The party’s spokesperson and Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has said. Ruto unveiled the party’s high-ranking officials namely; John Mbadi (Chairman), Hassan Joho (Deputy Party Leader), Wycliffe Oparanya (Deputy Party Leader)…

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‘Nothing is going to change’

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said nothing will change even after President William Ruto nominated four Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) members in his broad-based government’s cabinet. Speaking during a breakfast TV show on Thursday, July 25, 2024, Sifuna remarked that the ODM leaders nominated by Ruto do not understand the bottom-up economic transformation agenda by…

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Ruto Confirms Pay Rise for Police and Prison Officers Starting This Month

President William Ruto announced the government’s commitment to implementing a salary increase for prison and police officers starting this month. During the swearing-in ceremony for the new Prisons Service Commissioner General, Patrick Mwiti Arandu, at State House on Wednesday morning, President Ruto announced that officers will receive the first installment of their salary increment this…

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ODM didn’t endorse recent CS nominations

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) did not endorse the four members who were nominated to Cabinet Wednesday by President William Ruto. This according to the ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna who was speaking Wednesday morning at Citizen Television breakfast meeting. President Ruto nominated Member of Parliament and ODM Chair John Mbadi as new CS nominee…

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Kipchumba Murkomen: 5 key challenges awaiting the new Sports CS nominee

Kipchumba Murkomen faces critical early tests as the new Sports Cabinet Secretary nominee with numerous pressing issues awaiting his tenure. Sports Cabinet Secretary nominee Kipchumba Murkomen faces a series of formidable challenges as he steps into a role critical for shaping Kenya’s athletic and sports administration landscape. His nomination comes at a crucial time, just…

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Petition Filed to Remove Ruto and Gachagua from Office

Fourteen petitioners, represented by the Migeria Lempaa & Kariuki Advocates firm, have filed a case seeking the removal of President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office. The petition outlines six key reasons for their removal, as detailed in a court document. The petitioners argue that both Ruto and Gachagua have problematic backgrounds…

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