By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, Ernest Benjamin Kivumbi and AU Press Unit. EAT 22:15. Thursday, January 09, 2025. MUNYONYO, UGANDA-Ministers of Agriculture from the African Union’s (AU) 55 member states have convened in Kampala, Uganda, for a three-day Extraordinary Summit aimed at advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food systems across the continent. The summit, taking place…
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Uganda Law Council Grants Martha Karua Practising Certificate
Updated by, Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, EAT 19:46. Monday, 06 January, 2025. The Uganda Law Council has granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a special practising certificate, allowing her to represent veteran Ugandan opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale. The two are currently on remand facing charges related to illegal firearms, among…
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…
Truth unveiled, Ruto’s meeting with Gen z leaders at state House revealed.
Confusion and speculation have swirled around recent reports suggesting that President William Ruto held a meeting with ‘Gen Z leaders’ at State House, Nairobi. The initial claims, which circulated widely across various media platforms, have since been clarified by official sources familiar with the situation. Contrary to earlier reports, President William Ruto did not convene…
Kenya’s Ruto ready for ‘conversation’ with protesters.
Kenya’s President William Ruto said Sunday that he was ready for “a conversation” with thousands of “peaceful” young protesters who held nationwide demonstrations this week to oppose proposed tax increases. Organized on social media and led largely by Gen-Z Kenyans who have livestreamed the demonstrations, the protests have caught Ruto’s government off-guard, as discontent mounts…
Kenya to inject $100m in AfDB, two other African multilateral lenders.
Kenya will increase its shareholding in three key African financial institutions, including the African Development Bank (AfDB), by $100 million as a show of confidence in efforts to solve the continent’s problems. President William Ruto on Wednesday said at the opening ceremony of the AfDB annual meetings in Nairobi that the extra capital injection would…
Biden thanks Kenyan President Ruto for sending forces to Haiti.
President Joe Biden on Thursday expressed deep appreciation to Kenyan President William Ruto for the coming deployment of Kenyan police forces to help quell gang violence in Haiti and he defended his decision to withhold American forces from the mission in the beleaguered Caribbean nation. The United States has agreed to contribute $300 million to…
Kenya defends cost of jet for President Ruto’s US trip.
Kenya’s government has defended the cost of President William Ruto’s trip to the US. The price of hiring the luxury private jet in which he and his delegation travelled is estimated to be $1.5m (ÂŁ1.2m), according to Kenya’s private KTN TV station. “The benefits from this visit far outweigh such a million times,” government spokesman…
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