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12 Mar

Kenya and Hungary sign key MOUs on education, agriculture

Radio Huru0 CommentsAfricaAgriculture, Kenya and Hungary sign key MOUs on education

Kenya and Hungary have signed two major Memoranda of Understanding in the education and agricultural sectors, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said. Mudavadi said the two MoUs will promote bilateral partnerships in the fields of education and agriculture and further open up new avenues for collaboration in these areas and many others. He said Kenya and Hungary are further cementing their bilateral relations that date back to more than 60 years owing to the enormous potential and arising opportunities. Speaking during the signing of the agreements with H.E. Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in Budapest,…

12 Mar

Somali forces end deadly 24-hour hotel siege

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Somali security forces have ended a deadly 24-hour siege by Islamist fighters who stormed a popular hotel in the central city of Beledweyne, authorities said. The attack by al-Shabab began with a car bomb exploding, followed by gunmen entering the hotel, leading to intense clashes with security forces. “The attackers have been neutralised. Some detonated themselves while others were killed by police forces,” Omar Osman Calasow, the mayor of Beledweyne district, told the BBC. The mayor said seven people had been killed in the attack but witnesses said the death toll could be higher. The raid at the Qahira Hotel…

17 Jan

Museveni mourns Babadiri, says death has robbed the nation of a very hardworking citizen

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President Yoweri Museveni has mourned the passing of former Woman Member of Parliament for Koboko district Margaret Baba Diri saying the nation has lost a very hardworking citizen. Baba Diri died last Tuesday on January 09th in Kawempe, Kampala. She had served diligently for 25 years in Uganda’s Parliament. In his eulogy, delivered by the Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo to thousands of mourners in Koboka district today, Museveni said the country shall remain indebted to Baba Diri for her invaluable contributions and services she rendered during her tenure of service on various Committees of Parliament. “Death has robbed…

09 Jan

Guinea to Hold Elections This Year

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Guinea could hold a presidential and legislative election this year, the government spokesman said on Thursday, more than three years after a junta seized power in a coup. Under international pressure, the military leaders who took control in 2021 initially pledged to hold a constitutional referendum and hand power to elected civilians by the end of 2024 -- but neither has happened. Junta chief General Mamady Doumbouya said in a New Year's speech that 2025 will be "a crucial electoral year to complete the return to constitutional order", but authorities had not yet given a timeline. In an interview with…

09 Jan

Kenya-Somali Maritime Dispute

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The maritime boundary dispute between Kenya and Somalia has been a contentious issue in the Horn of Africa, drawing significant attention due to its geopolitical and economic implications. At the heart of the dispute lies a 100,000 square-kilometer triangular area in the Indian Ocean, believed to be rich in oil and gas reserves. The disagreement centers on how the maritime boundary should be drawn: Kenya argues for a parallel line extending eastwards along the latitude, while Somalia insists on a boundary line that follows its land border’s southeastern trajectory. The origins of the dispute can be traced back to differing…

24 Oct

Execution date of Kenyan jailed in Saudi extended again

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The execution date of a Kenyan jailed in Saudi Arabia over murder has been extended by one year. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oe said the decision followed negotiations between the Kenyan Mission in Riyadh, Saudi authorities and the convict's wife. Stephen Munyakho, also known as Abdulkareem, was convicted of manslaughter in October 2011 by a Saudi court, but later handed the death sentence in 2014 by a Shariah court over the death of a Yemeni national during a fight. This is the third time the execution deadline has been extended to allow the parties solve outstanding issues. Munyakho’s execution…

24 Oct

Judiciary Reports Intermittent Outages on Its Systems

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The Judiciary, on Thursday, announced it had suffered a major hitch in its technological infrastructure, spelling doom for thousands of court users who transact their businesses online. In a statement, the Judiciary noted that the system hitch was majorly affecting the e-filing system which lawyers and the public use when submitting their cases and other important court documents online. The Central Tracking System(CTS) where cases appearing or logged before the court are usually followed up was also not affected by the hitch. The Judiciary, however, assured Kenyans that it had sought the services technicians to ensure that the system was restored. ‘’We…

18 Oct

High Court Issues Orders Stopping Gachagua From Being Replaced

RADIO HURU0 CommentsAfricaHigh Court Issues Orders Stopping Gachagua From Being Replaced

The High Court has suspended the appointment of a new Deputy President hours after Rigathi Gachagua's ouster was upheld by the Senate. Justice Chacha Mwita said there will be no appointments to replace Gachagua until October 24. He certified the application filed by his Advocate Senior Counsel Paul Muite as urgent and remitted the file to Chief Justice Martha Koome. Koome will now appoint a bench that will hear and determine the weighty constitutional issues he has raised. "In the meantime, a conservatory order is issued suspending Senate resolution to uphold the impeachment charges against the Deputy President," said the…

16 Oct

UK NGO To Equip Uasin Gishu VTCs With Training Tools

KNA0 CommentsAfricaUK NGO To Equip Uasin Gishu VTCs With Training Tools

Vocational Training Centres (VTC) in Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from training tools and equipment through a partnership between the County, and a UK non-governmental organisation, Work Aid International. Through the partnership, the VTCs across the county will benefit from plumbing, milk pasteurisers, masonry tools, bakery equipment, and tailoring, among other tools and equipment. Work Aid International East Africa Regional Coordinator, Grace Mwangi, said the NGO was involved in empowering young people in Africa towards assisting them to become self-reliant by developing their skills and knowledge needed to compete for the limited gainful employment opportunities. Ms. Mwangi made…

16 Oct

Ecozen Climate Smart Technology comes in handy for farmers

Radio Huru0 CommentsAfricaEcozen Climate Smart Technology comes in handy for farmers

Ecozen, a climate-smart technology provider, is encouraging farmers to adopt sustainable energy practices as a crucial strategy to reduce postharvest losses. With the agricultural sector grappling with the growing challenges of climate change and resource constraints, Ecozen’s innovative solar-powered solutions present a promising approach to boosting productivity while promoting sustainability. These technologies not only address immediate issues but also support long-term resilience in farming communities, helping farmers transition to more efficient, eco-friendly practices. Karthik Govindrajan, Vice President of International Business at Ecozen Solutions Pvt. Ltd., emphasized the growing importance of renewable energy in transforming agricultural practices. “At Ecozen, we manufacture…