THE U.S HIGHLIGHTS WIDESPREAD BRIBERY REQUESTS FROM KENYAN STATE OFFICIALS

THE U.S HIGHLIGHTS WIDESPREAD BRIBERY REQUESTS FROM KENYAN STATE OFFICIALS

Faith  Nyasuguta  The United States of America has flagged rampant bribe requests and extortion of U.S. firms by Kenyan government officials to secure tenders, as outlined in the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers released on March 29 by U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai.  This revelation sheds light on the challenges […]

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 ZIMBABWE FOLLOWS ZAMBIA & MALAWI, DECLARES DROUGHT DISASTER

ZIMBABWE FOLLOWS ZAMBIA & MALAWI, DECLARES DROUGHT DISASTER

Faith Nyasuguta  Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a state of national disaster in response to a drought that has severely impacted farm output in the country.  This declaration follows similar actions taken in neighbouring Zambia and Malawi last month, where poor rainfall has led to decreased production of staple crops like corn, contributing to […]

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 UGANDA’S TOP COURT UPHOLDS CONTROVERSIAL ANTI-GAY LAW, BUT CITES RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

UGANDA’S TOP COURT UPHOLDS CONTROVERSIAL ANTI-GAY LAW, BUT CITES RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

Faith Nyasuguta In a landmark ruling, Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 on Wednesday, rejecting a bid to overturn one of the world’s toughest anti-gay laws.  Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera declared the court’s decision, stating, “We decline to nullify the law in its entirety, nor will we grant a permanent injunction […]

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 EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT ABDEL FATTAH AL-SISI SWORN IN FOR 3RD TERM

EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT ABDEL FATTAH AL-SISI SWORN IN FOR 3RD TERM

Faith Nyasuguta Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi embarked on his third term on Tuesday in the country’s new capital amid the backdrop of mega-projects symbolizing his leadership, despite financial strains.  In power for the past decade, the 69-year-old former army chief is set to remain president until 2030. Speaking before parliament, Sisi vowed to “remain […]

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 SENEGAL’S INCOMING PRESIDENT TO ASSUME OFFICE WITH TWO FIRST LADIES

SENEGAL’S INCOMING PRESIDENT TO ASSUME OFFICE WITH TWO FIRST LADIES

Faith Nyasuguta In the final moments of Senegal’s electoral campaign, President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye, poised to take office on Tuesday (today), made a striking appearance alongside both of his wives, Marie and Absa. This unprecedented display in the nation’s political arena reflects Faye’s commitment to radical change. Polygamy is deeply ingrained in Senegalese culture, particularly […]

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 JUDITH SUMINWA TULUKA APPOINTED AS DR CONGO’S INAUGURAL FEMALE PRIME MINISTER

JUDITH SUMINWA TULUKA APPOINTED AS DR CONGO’S INAUGURAL FEMALE PRIME MINISTER

Faith Nyasuguta President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appointed Judith Suminwa Tuluka as the country’s first female prime minister. This historic decision fulfills President Tshisekedi’s campaign promise and signifies a significant advancement for gender equality in Congolese politics. Judith Suminwa Tuluka, a former planning minister, assumes her new role at […]

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