Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has been named a board member of Tana Forum, a platform to engage and explore local-led security solutions.In a statement from the organisation, Uhuru joined the organisation early this year. However, he was named a board member on September 16, 2024."The Tana Forum Secretariat is honoured
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Najwa Petersen November parole put on hold
Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has put the brakes, on the parole of convicted murderer Najwa Petersen.She was sentenced in 2009 to 28 years in prison for the role she played, in the murder of her musician husband Taliep Petersen, in 2006.Petersen was recently granted parole by the Pollsmoor prison
Ruto calls for equitable climate financing
President Ruto has asked for climate financing, and called on African leaders to go to the United Nations climate change conference. The conference is slated for later in the year, and the President has further asked African leaders to attend the conference with a united voice.The President said Africa’s agenda at
Tinubu is wealthy, can’t loot Nigeria – Minister
Nigeria's Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu's integrity. The Minister has highlighted the President's wealth as the main reason he has no interest in looting Nigeria's resources.Speaking at the Joint Union Negotiating Council’s week in Abuja, Olawande reassured Nigerians of forthcoming
Former President Khama returns amid arrest threats
Botswana's former President Ian Khama has unexpectedly returned to the country after three years of self-imposed exile. The ex-leader appeared in court to face charges, including money laundering and owning illegal firearms.The 71-year-old had only recently claimed there was a plot to poison him if he set foot on home
Anyang Nyong’o to lead ODM during Raila’s absence
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has designated Kisumu governor Anyang’ Nyong’o to lead ODM during periods of his absence.The decision by Raila is in light of his gruelling campaign schedule and the need for him to focus on his bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson seat.ODM Secretary General
China-Africa 10-point partnership action plan
President Xi Jinping of China has announced a 10-point partnership action plan for Africa for the next three years.These include the modernisation of industrialisation, agriculture, trade, investment, training, and infrastructure.Others are access for Africa’s goods to the Chinese market, 30 infrastructure connectivity projects and development cooperation comprising 1,000 livelihood projects.“In
Ruto asks China to support financial reforms
President Ruto called on China to support financial reforms, by cooperating with African countries by helping them access concessional funding for development.The President asked China to rally various stakeholders to double their contribution to multilateral development banks such as the International Development Association of the World Bank that offer developing
Individuals and Organizations to be feted in November 2024 Mental Real-Of-State Awards.
In today's fast-paced and often chaotic world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the myriad stream of negative news and events. However, amidst all of this, there always exist individuals and organizations working tirelessly to make a positive impact in their communities. Mental Real-Of-State awards is an initiative that
Ugandan politician Bobi Wine shot in the leg
Ugandan politician and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, famously known as Bobi Wine, was allegedly shot in the leg at Bulindo, Uganda.In a statement on X, his social handle administrator said that Bobi Wine is currently receiving treatment.Bobi Wine's admin further promised to share more information on his health."Our President