Germany and Kenya have reached a deal to allow 250,000 skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers to migrate to Germany. This arrangement aims to address Kenya’s challenges in providing employment for its young professionals while helping Germany tackle its shortage of skilled labor. The initiative has already seen five Kenyan bus drivers arrive in Flensburg, Germany,…
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Ex-partner of a Ugandan athlete who was killed died from burns.
Rebecca Cheptegei died last week after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. Courtesy image. The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who killed her by setting her on fire, has himself died from burns sustained in the attack, a Kenyan hospital official has said. Dickson Ndiema ambushed…
Tanzania’s police commander transferred due to remarks of sex work.
A police commander in Dodoma, Tanzania, has been removed from her position following controversial remarks linking an alleged gang-rape victim to sex work. The comments came after a video, which went viral earlier this month, appeared to show a young woman being assaulted, sparking widespread outrage in Tanzania. The commander, Theopista Mallya, was quoted by…
Protests lead to removal of athlete statues in Kenyan city.
Authorities in Eldoret, Kenya, have taken down statues of three athletes that were criticized as “embarrassing” and poorly executed. The statues were unveiled ahead of a ceremony granting Eldoret city status, but they quickly became the subject of ridicule online and among locals for their lack of resemblance to the athletes they were meant to…
Tanzania’s opposition leaders freed on bail.
Senior leaders of Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party – including its chairman Freeman Mbowe and his deputy Tundu Lissu – have been released on bail, after they were detained ahead of a youth rally. About 520 people were arrested in a nationwide crackdown to prevent Chadema from holding a parade through the south-western town of…
Rwandan president sworn in after 99% election win.
Paul Kagame has been sworn in for a fourth term as Rwanda’s president after winning 99% of the vote in last month’s election. While some hail Mr Kagame for bringing peace and stability to his country after the 1994 genocide, others accuse him of running a repressive regime in a country where ordinary people are…
Kenyan President Ruto’s Bold Move Embracing Opposition in Cabinet.
In a surprising and unprecedented move aimed at fostering national unity, President William Ruto of Kenya has nominated prominent opposition members to key positions within his Cabinet. The announcement, made during a nationally televised address from State House Nairobi, marks a significant departure from traditional political strategies and underscores Ruto’s commitment to inclusivity and collaboration…
Kenya court suspends police ban on protests in Nairobi.
A Kenyan court has suspended a police ban on protests in the capital, stating that citizens have a right to demonstrate peacefully. Before the High Court’s decision on Thursday, police had barred protests in Nairobi indefinitely, saying they lacked leadership that would ensure peaceful demonstrations. The judge issued a “conservatory order” to prevent the ban…
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