Raila’s AUC candidature rekindles Pan-African spirit Kisumu, Kenya | PPU KENYA & AGENCIES | The honorary title of Luo Elder has been bestowed on Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at the ongoing 4th Edition of the Piny Luo cultural festival. This, at ceremonies at Got Ramogi that were attended also by Kenyan …
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Siaya ready to host President Ruto and Uganda’s Museveni Kisumu, Kenya | NTV KENYA | The newly constructed Siaya County Stadium will host two heads of state; William Ruto and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni during its official opening on January 2, 2025, Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced Speaking after inspecting …
Read More »JOBS: Germany welcomes thousands of Kenyans in labour deal
Berlin, Germany | BBC AFRICA | Berlin has agreed to allow skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers into Germany in a controlled and targeted labour migration deal. Kenya is struggling with increasing difficulties in providing work and sufficient income for its young professionals, while Germany is facing a shortage of skilled …
Read More »Museveni lights up State House with comical speech
Museveni started his speech in his characteristic nonchalant style and somewhat turned to ‘lecturing’ fellow heads of state about Pan Africanism. Nairobi, Kenya | EMMANUEL WANJALA – THE STAR KENYA | Uganda President Yoweri Museveni threw guests into stitches while delivering his speech during the official unveiling of Raila Odinga’s …
Read More »Kenya formally submits Odinga’s nomination for AU Commission chairmanship
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya has formally submitted the nomination of Raila Odinga, a veteran opposition leader and former prime minister, to contest for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship in elections slated for February 2025, an official said Monday. Kenyan Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’Oei said …
Read More »Ruto declares ‘war’ on corruption, offers ODM cabinet posts
Ruto says his new broad-based government to eliminate wastage, fight corruption and cut the national debt. Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA | Embattled Kenyan President William Ruto has announced new measures and ammendments to anti-corruption laws following recent protests by Kenyan youth. He has also nominated 10 names to …
Read More »Kenyan president announces forum to tackle youth issues amid protests
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday announced that a national multisectoral forum will be held on July 15 to address issues raised by the country’s youth that sparked three weeks of protests across the country. Ruto said the proposed six-day forum will deliberate on issues …
Read More »AU commission discusses election of new leadership
ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | Members of the executive council of the African Union Commission (AUC) have discussed election modalities to choose the body’s new senior leadership. The discussion took place on Friday at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, during the 22nd extraordinary …
Read More »AFRICAN UNION: Kenya’s Ruto and Odinga meet Museveni
Kisozi, Uganda | THE STAR KENYA | President William Ruto, his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni and ODM leader Raila Odinga on Monday held talks in Uganda. Photos shared by President Ruto on his social handles showed the three having a discussion at a grazing field looking after cows. Museveni, their …
Read More »RAILA ODINGA: Oil middlemen are Kenyan Govt officials
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Following Uganda’s decision to bypass Kenyan oil middlemen and import fuel directly into the country, leading Kenyan politician Raila Odinga has come out with a statement, that has several serious allegations, that is run in full below. ******* STATEMENT BY THE RT. HON. RAILA …
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