Kenya’s Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment trial begins

By Basillioh Rukanga Kenya’s parliament has begun the final step to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office just two years after he was elected on a joint ticket with the president. An overwhelming majority voted in the National Assembly last week to approve his impeachment, setting the stage for the two-day trial in the…

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India Hosts World Conference on the Future of Technology Standards;  ITU’s Standardization Governing Conference WTSA-24 opens with calls for Consensus, Ethical Artificial Intelligence and Universal Connectivity

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin New Delhi, Updated  at 11:34 EAT on Wednesday 16th October 2024 The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) opened on Tuesday in New Delhi, India, where policy-makers, industry leaders and tech experts are meeting to consider global actions to reinforce the standardization work of ITU, the UN Agency for Digital Technologies. The…

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Kabaka’s Chief and Two Others Injured in Machete Attack in Kassanda, Mityana.

Mityana, Uganda — Fear gripped residents of Myanzi Sub-county in Kassanda District and Mityana Municipality after a violent attack on Saturday night left three people injured and deeply traumatized. Among the victims was Erick Ssonko, Kabaka’s deputy chief in the area, who was targeted alongside two others by machete-wielding thugs. The incident occurred when a…

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Paul Biya, Africa’s Oldest Leader, Defies Death Rumors Amid Public Absence.

Speculation over the wellbeing of Cameroon’s 91-year-old President, Paul Biya, has once again gripped Africa, fueled by his absence from several key diplomatic events. Biya, Africa’s oldest head of state and the world’s second-longest-serving president, remains a subject of intrigue, with rumors about his health dominating discussions in media and political circles. After attending the…

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UK Pledges Shs4.8 Billion for Uganda’s Mpox Response.

The UK government has announced a significant financial commitment of Shs4.8 billion to bolster Uganda’s response to Mpox, a viral disease that has raised public health concerns. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by Acting High Commissioner Philip Smith to the Ministry of Health, where he met with Minister Jane Ruth Aceng. This…

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Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia Form Alliance Against Ethiopia.

Leaders from Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia have convened in Asmara, the Eritrean capital, to strengthen their ties amid escalating tensions with Ethiopia. This summit marks a significant development in the regional dynamics, as the three countries seek to address their strained relations with their landlocked neighbor. The Eritrean government issued a statement at the conclusion…

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Pennsylvania, The Key to the White House.

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Pennsylvania emerges as a pivotal battleground state, often described as the “granddaddy of all swing states.” With 19 electoral votes, it is the largest prize among the electoral map, and according to elections analyst Nate Silver, winning Pennsylvania significantly increases a candidate’s chances of securing the presidency, with over…

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