By BOB KARASHANI President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday warned foreign diplomats against “meddling” in Tanzania’s affairs, as she fights off allegations that state security agencies are responsible for the recent spate of abductions and killings of opposition leaders. The worrying trend comes as the country prepares for local government elections in November and President…
By LUKE ANAMI The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) kicked off its September session in Arusha this week after taking a break since May due to lack of funding. The judges started working on September 16, hoping to clear a backlog of cases by October 11. “Due to financial challenges, the court was forced to…
Kenya and Austria have committed to finalise a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Mobility and Migration. This will enhance managed legal migration and mutually beneficial exchanges of skilled labour. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary with the Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Alexander Schallenberg in a sideline meeting agreed to…
All Kenyans will be granted free entry to national parks countrywide on September 28, 2024, the government has announced. Tourism Cabinet Secretary (CS) Rebecca Miano confirmed the latest saying the move will promote and encourage local tourism across the country in celebration of the United Nations World Tourism Day 2024. Tourism CS Rebecca Miano. PHOTO/@NAssemblyKE/X…
President William Ruto has pledged to ensure an accountable government and a robust fight against corruption. Speaking when he chaired the first meeting of the newly constituted Cabinet at State House Nairobi on Tuesday, President Ruto told Cabinet members to participate not only in issues related to their ministries but also in matters of national importance….
President William Ruto chairs Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] President William Ruto held the first Cabinet meeting under the broad-based government as he affirmed on the need for accountability and the fight against corruption in running all operations. During the meeting held at State House yesterday, the Cabinet Secretaries…
President William Ruto assured on Monday that Kenya will be ready to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He made these remarks following a meeting with Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). “Kenya will be ready to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in 2027. The renovations…
By Arnaldo Vieira Rights watchdogs are raising alarm after Angola passed two key laws designed to prevent public anarchy, but which are also seen as restricting on civil liberties. President Joao Lourenço last week assented to law two Bills, one criminalising vandalism of public goods and services and the other on national security. Both laws…
President William Ruto has established a committee to review the controversial new university funding model, which has ignited discussions among students, parents, and education stakeholders. In a notice published in the Kenya Gazette on Monday, Ruto announced the creation of the National Working Committee on the Review of the New University Education Funding Model. The…
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe address during the post-Executive Committee press conference of the Confederation Africain Football football growth in Kenya. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] African football governing body CAF is impressed with the progress of Kenyan stadiums ahead of the African Nations Championships (CHAN) next year and the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in 2027….
By Daily Monitor Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has turned 80, and the government is marking the head of State’s milestone with pomp and fanfare. Over the weekend, the President visited a church in Nakaseke District in central Uganda, where he was greeted by a waiting crowd of dignitaries, area leaders and some residents who sang…
The Hillside Endarasha Academy owner, David Kinyua, has announced a raft of measures to protect the pupils following the fire incident that claimed 21 lives. Addressing the media on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Kinyua revealed plans to relocate the dormitory from where the previous one was situated before it was reduced to ashes. Besides relocating…
By TESFA-ALEM TEKLE Deal for access to the ocean adds to the long-standing dispute over massive Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam that is still a sore point today That the blossoming ties between Egypt and Somalia have put Ethiopia on the edge is an open secret. What is not known, for now, is how Ethiopia will…
President William Ruto on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, chaired the first cabinet meeting since he constituted a broad-based government which involves members of the opposition. The meeting was attended by all cabinet secretaries, including the new ones appointed in July after the dissolution of the previous cabinet. A broad-based cabinet on September 17, 2024. PHOTO/@WahomeHon/X…
President William Ruto leads Cabinet in a word of prayer on Tuesday, September 17 at State House, Nairobi. [Courtesy, PCS] President William Ruto is chairing the first Cabinet sitting since the formation of a broad-based government. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed confirmed that the meeting is underway at State House, Nairobi. Though not the first…