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16 Sep

Kitui Women Leaders Condemn Attacks, Mourn Victims

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesKitui County, Peninah Malonza

A section of women leaders in Kitui County has condemned the recent murder of six farmers in Mandongoi and Ngomeni sub-locations in Mwingi North, allegedly by invading camel herders from neighboring counties. Hundreds of residents have fled their homes fearing further attacks. Kitui County women leaders, led by ODM nominated senator Beth Syengo and former Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza, have expressed deep concern over the displacement of residents due to the attacks. They urged Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to increase security in the affected areas and ensure the camel herders are returned to their respective counties. In the recent…

16 Sep

Kiambu Governor Orders Probe into Allegations of Malpractice by Health Workers

Reporter0 CommentsNewsKiambu County, Kimani Wamatangi

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has ordered investigations into allegations of malpractice by a few health workers accused of colluding with private clinic owners to deny patients services and medications in order to refer them to the private facilities. The governor said those found guilty will face legal action in addition to termination. Speaking at the groundbreaking of the Uthiru Level Three Hospital in Kabete, the governor expressed concern over reports of patients being denied care and treatment at public health facilities. He said that despite significant investments in the health sector, including securing drug supplies and acquiring necessary equipment, some…

15 Sep

PS Ismail Tournament Ends in Mandera, Awards Over Ksh 1.1 Million to Winning Teams

Reporter0 CommentsSportsFootball, Ismail Maalim, Mandera County

The final leg of Phase One of the PS Ismail Tournament concluded today in Takaba, Mandera West Sub-County, wrapping up a three-day event that spanned Mandera South, Banisa, and Mandera West. In a thrilling final, Blue Rangers FC triumphed over Lagsure FC, winning 4-2 on penalties to claim the Mandera West Sub-County Trophy, marking the end of this youth-focused football initiative. A total of Ksh 1.1 million was awarded to the top teams from the three sub-counties, with each winning team receiving Ksh 200,000. Individual excellence was also recognized, with top scorers, best goalkeepers, and standout players in each sub-county…

15 Sep

Speaker Wetang’ula Calls for Swift Reconstitution of IEBC Ahead of Parliament’s Resumption

Reporter0 CommentsNewsEducation, Moses Wetangula

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Moses Wetang’ula, this Sunday attended a solemn service at Chebukwa Catholic Church in Bungoma County, where he took the opportunity to call for the swift reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). His appeal comes ahead of Parliament's resumption after its recess. Speaking to the congregation, Hon. Wetang’ula emphasized the urgency of addressing the IEBC issue as there were many pending commission activities which had stalled due to lack of commissioners. "We cannot afford further delays on boundary reviews or pending by-elections in our wards and constituencies. I urge those…

15 Sep

Couples Urged to Enhance Communication to Curb Divorce Rates at Mombasa Conference

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesDivorce, Islam, Marriage, Muslim

In a bid to tackle the rising divorce rates, Shufaa Foundation held a sensitization conference in Mombasa focusing on enhancing communication among married couples. The event, which drew participants from 13 counties, emphasized the importance of effective dialogue within marriages to ensure family unity and provide stable environments for raising children. The conference highlighted the concerning statistics from the State of the Judiciary and the Administration of Justice Annual Report (SOJAR) for the Financial Year 2022/23, which recorded 11,852 cases in Kadhis’ Courts related to personal status, including marriage and divorce. Sheikh Omar Buya, Founder of Shufaa Foundation, underscored the…

15 Sep

BRICS Competition Law Centre and China Partner to Develop BRICS Commodities Exchange

Reporter0 CommentsWorldChina, Russia

The BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre and China’s Center for Competition Policy and Expertise of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a BRICS commodities exchange system. The agreement was formalized on the sidelines of the 2024 National Fair Competition Conference of China. Alexei Ivanov, Director of the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre, highlighted the significance of the collaboration. “It is symbolic that two years after the agreement between Russia and China on antitrust enforcement and competition policy, we are now finalizing a memorandum of expert cooperation during Russia’s BRICS presidency,”…

15 Sep

Coca-Cola Invests $25 Million in African Water Initiative

Reporter0 CommentsWorldAfrica, Cocacola

The Coca-Cola Company, alongside its bottling partners Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC), and Coca-Cola HBC, has unveiled a significant $25 million investment aimed at addressing critical water challenges across 20 African countries. The initiative, named ‘The Coca-Cola System’s Africa Water Stewardship Initiative,’ will span from this year through 2030. The announcement, made in Cape Town, was supported by a coalition of partners including Global Water Challenge (GWC), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). This comprehensive effort will target water insecurity and aim to enhance…

15 Sep

International Trade Centre Backs Coffee Revival in Ghana, Asili Coffee Leads Efforts

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaCoffee, Ghana

In the rolling hills of the Akuapem Ridge in Ghana, a quiet revolution is underway, led by John Nana Addo Francois and his company, Asili Coffee. Asili Coffee is spearheading a movement to boost national coffee production and consumption, reshaping rural development in a country traditionally known for its cocoa. John’s efforts are part of the ACP Business-Friendly programme, funded by the European Union and the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) States. The initiative, implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) through its Alliances for Action, aims to strengthen Ghana’s coffee industry, with the Akuapem Ridge positioned to…

15 Sep

Richard Crowder Appointed Head of British Office Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaBritish, Sudan, United Kingdom

The British government has appointed Richard Crowder as the new Head of the British Office in Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan, succeeding Giles Lever. Crowder brings a wealth of diplomatic experience from his 20-year career in the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), including key postings in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Crowder took up his appointment as Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan in January 2017, handling complex diplomatic relations in the region until 2020. Prior to that, he led the EU Referendum Unit at the FCO during the historic Brexit vote. His previous assignments included postings in Moscow…

15 Sep

WHO to support flood-displaced persons in Borno State, Nigeria

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaNigeria

Following the devastating severe flash flooding that displaced thousands of people and caused significant damage across several communities in Maiduguri, Borno State Capital, the World Health Organisation Respentative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has pledged the organisation's support unwavering support to the affected people. During the visit to Maiduguri, Dr Mulombo visited the Governor of the state, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai Elkenemi, the Government officials at the Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation & Resettlement, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the Internal Persons Displaced Camps (IDPs) where he reaffirmed WHO's commitment to supporting…