Serve Kenya Diligently, President Urges New High Court Judges

President William Ruto has challenged the 20 newly appointed High Court judges to serve the people of Kenya with unfailing integrity and commitment. Ruto has called on the judicial officers to apply the law with equity as enshrined in the Constitution. He further stated that serving in a state office is a demanding undertaking underwritten by high public expectations….

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Nigeria’s Central Bank to Limit Over-the-Counter Withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria will be placing a limit on over-the-counter cash withdrawals made by individuals and organisations with effect from January 9, 2023. In a memo, signed by the Director of Banking Supervision Haruna Mustafa, the apex bank directed all banks and other financial institutions to ensure that over-the-counter cash withdrawals do not…

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Kagame, Tshisekedi exchange hot words as America issues sternest warning to Kigali

The Congolese President has upped the ante in the belligerent rhetoric with Kigali, telling his citizens to treat Rwandans as “our brothers and sisters” but regarding “the regime headed by President Paul Kagame … an enemy”. In an address to 250 youth delegates from across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), President Felix Tshisekedi, speaking…

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DASH diet could reduce heart disease risk by 10%, study suggests

By Katharine Lang on December 6, 2022 — Fact checked by Hannah Flynn According to the World Health OrganizationTrusted Source (WHO), heart and circulatory diseases now cause one in three deaths globally, amounting to 17.9 million. Many types of cardiovascular disease (CVD) are preventable, with changes in lifestyle being one of the most effective ways to reduce one’s risk. The WHO recommendsTrusted Source: However, there…

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Morocco shock Spain to reach World cup

Atlas Lions edge past Spain on penalties to become the first Arab country to reach World Cup quarter-finals. Morocco have booked their place in the World Cup’s quarter-finals after a sensational penalty shootout win against Spain, becoming the first Arab country to ever reach the tournament’s last eight. The Atlas Lions’ Spanish-born superstar wing-back Achraf…

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The world marks International Day of Banks

By Halligan Agade & E K Benj Updated at 2241 EAT on Tuesday 06th Dec 2022 December 4 is the official International Day of Banks, marked globally to recognize the significant potential of multilateral development banks and other international development banks in financing sustainable development. This is in addition to providing know-how, and the vital…

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UNDP Supports KCCA Efforts to Fight Ebola

By KCCA-PCA The battle to end Ebola virus is registering tremendous success in Kampala city and the country at large and there is hope that the virus will be history soon. In Kampala it’s now day 18 since a case was reported in the city. However, to be declared epidemic free, the city has to…

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Burkina Faso government suspends broadcast of France’s RFI radio

Follow us on all social media, type “HICGI News Agency” By E K Benj updated at 0614 EAT on Tuesday 05-12-22 Burkina Faso’s government has suspended the broadcast of France’s RFI radio in the Sahel West African state over what it said were false reports and giving voice to militants, a statement from the government…

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