African Union Commission Chair Candidates Debate Key Issues

African Union Commission Chair Candidates Debate Key Issues

Raila Odinga (Kenya), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar) outlined their visions in a historic debate for the African Union Commission chair election. Broadcast from AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the debate on December 13 addressed security, economic integration, and AU reforms. According to DW TV, this marks a significant step toward transparency in the election process.

December 19, 2024 4

Africa

World Bank Cuts Kenya’s Growth Forecast to 4.7%

CNBCAfrica says the World Bank on revised Kenya’s 2024 economic growth projection down to 4.7% from an earlier estimate of 5.0%, attributing the downgrade to the effects of floods, anti-government protests, and sluggish fiscal reforms on Tuesday. Despite progress in stabilizing the exchange rate, increasing central bank reserves, and reducing inflation, Kenya remains at a high risk of debt distress, according to the bank's latest report.

December 11, 2024 7

Africa

Kenyan Catholic Church Declines President Ruto’s $40,000 Donation

The Catholic Church in Kenya has rejected a $40,000 donation from President William Ruto meant for building a priest’s house and supporting a choir. BBC says the decision follows criticism from Catholic bishops over the government’s unfulfilled electoral promises and comes amid growing pressure from anti-tax youth protesters accusing churches of political bias.

November 20, 2024 9

Africa

Kenya High Court Lifts Bar on Deputy President Swearing-In

Kenya’s High Court has lifted a ban on the swearing-in of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, allowing him to assume office despite ongoing legal challenges by his impeached predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua. CNBCAfrica indicates that Judge Anthony Mrima emphasized the need to fill the deputy president position, though the ruling can be appealed to the Supreme Court.

November 1, 2024 8

Africa

Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Detained on Incitement Charges

Renowned Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has been detained by police on accusations of inciting violence, according to his wife, who reported that six masked individuals took him from their home. BBC Africa indicates that Mwangi’s detention follows his recent call for an anti-government protest at a marathon in Nairobi set for Sunday. Police spokesperson Resila Onyango confirmed Mwangi’s custody but did not offer further information.

October 28, 2024 6

Africa

Solar-powered motorcycle completes historic Africa journey

An electric motorcycle, designed and built in Africa and powered solely by solar energy, completed a historic journey from Kenya to Stellenbosch in South Africa. Developed by Stellenbosch University engineers and the Kenyan company Roam, the six-thousand-kilometer journey travelled through Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Botswana. Roam's Masa Kituyi said it’s evidence that clean energy can drive vehicles and a sustainable future for Africa.

October 17, 2024 12

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Omuprima wa Haiti okuli metalelepo ko Kenya

Omuprima minister woshilongo sha Haiti Gary Conille, onghela metine okwa lopotwa aka talelapo oshilongo Kenya nokwa teelelika akale ashakena nambushe waye moilonga woshilongo osho William Ruto nena. Eelopota doikundaneki odati oshikundafanwa pokati kovaleli voilonga yopavali osha kwatelamo etumo lovanambelewa veameno moshilongo Haiti, omo Kenaya atuminako nale ovapolifi efike po 400 okudja mu June 2024, opo vaka kalekepo eameno moshilongo shili moupyakadi womakuyunguto taa xwaxwameka keengudu deli homateka. Tapopi novatolinghundana , […]

October 11, 2024 12

Africa

Kenya’s lawmakers want to extend Presidential term to seven years

Kenyan lawmakers have proposed revising the country’s constitution to extend presidential and parliamentary terms to seven years from five, according to a notice published in the Daily Nation newspaper. A bill submitted to the Senate and first read on 26 September 2024 is under discussion by a committee, according to the notice that calls for the public to submit its views on the proposal.

October 2, 2024 18

Africa

Pan-African Youth Organization marks two decades

Pan-African Youth Organization Marks Two Decades of Empowering Young Africans to Break the Cycle of Poverty and Drive Sustainable Change Image distributed by African Media Agency on behalf of gold-youth. RWANDA, Africa, 2 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- From classrooms to communities, gold-youth has been unlocking the potential of Africa’s young leaders for two decades. Now, it is set to expand its impact and reshape the future of an entire continent. gold-youth […]

October 2, 2024 31