Nairobi — Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha Monday inaugurated the new Social Health Authority board that will oversee implementation of the 3 funds that replace the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). The newly constituted SHA Board has been tasked with steering health-related policies and initiatives, comprises individuals from various sectors. Following this, Kenyans will now […]
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Nairobi — Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei no says the launched Treaty Database will reinforce Kenya’s dedication to fulfilling international obligations with integrity. Speaking on Monday, Sing’oei described it as a significant milestone in Kenya’s history as the database “is an effective instrument that will improve accessibility, simplify treaty management.” “This landmark achievement is […]
Zanzibar — THE Zanzibar Seaweed Company (ZASCO) and the UK based company ‘Nutri-san’ Limited have signed a framework agreement for a joint operation and management of a carrageenan factory at Chamanangwe industrial park, Pemba Island. Before witnessing the signing of documents in Unguja, the Zanzibar Minister of Trade and Industries Development Mr Omar Said Shaaban […]
Nairobi — National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) secretary general Francis Mutuku says they will be burning the midnight oil to ensure Team Kenya have access to a balanced diet at their pre-Olympics training camp in the city of Miramas ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics in France. Mutuku said that food will be part […]
Kampala, Uganda — Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee launched an investigation into the alleged disappearance of land titles for Uganda’s Mission in Pretoria and the Ambassador’s official residency. Both current and former ambassadors have denied knowledge of having seen these crucial documents during their respective tenures. The probe was initiated after Andrew Nyumba, acting secretary to […]
Kampala, Uganda — In a strategic move to support local farmers and ensure the continuous operation of the Soroti Fruit Factory, management announced an emergency purchase of oranges. The factory is set to buy up to 1 million kilograms of oranges from local farmers as they navigate challenges related to inadequate funding and the need […]
Kampala, Uganda — The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), Mr. Aggrey David Kibenge has met with a delegation from the International Labour Organization’s ACCEL project, during which they discussed the upcoming second phase of the initiative aimed at eradicating child labour in supply chains across Africa. The team […]
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has said collaboration between Tanzania and China is expected to improve the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) quality and produce more competent graduates to work in various sectors of the economy. Speaking over the weekend during the China-Tanzania Academic Exchange Seminar on Occupational […]
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Tanzania: Lindi Bus Crash Leaves 14 Dead
Lindi — LINDI: FOURTEEN people died and 26 others were injured after a passengers bus they were travelling in crashed at Mputa area in Mtama District-Lindi Region, on Sunday. Lindi Regional Police Commander, ACP John Makuri briefing the media at a press conference here noted that the accident occurred yesterday morning after the driver of […]
DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Information, Communication and Information Technology Mr Nape Nnauye has called on Tanzanian youths to be proactive when it comes to making positive decisions of the country. Taking the stance while gracing the ‘Young CEO Awards Africa’ ceremony themed ‘Turning Job Seekers into Job Creators’ in Dar es Salaam, over the […]
ZANZIBAR: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has appealed to Tanzanians to collaborate with the government and civil society organisations in fighting violence against women, children and persons with disabilities. Mr Majaliwa further advocated for the engagement of the public in the preparation of key interventions that will lead to quick results while dealing with the problem. […]
Nairobi — The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) is calling on the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) to reopen closed sugar factories amid the maturity of farmers canes. COFEK bemoaned the indiscriminate closure of private mills, which it said appeared indefinite. In August, the government ordered the closure of sugar milling factories to allow canes […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto has welcomed budget cuts recommendations by the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) terming them as “practical.” In a joint statement released Saturday night, NADCO proposed a 50 per cent budget cuts on travel expenditure and a 30 per cent reduction on allowances paid to public officers to cushion Kenyans from economic […]
Nairobi — The National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Kimani Ichung’wah has proposed the establishment of the offices of the Prime Minister and the Official Leader of Opposition. In the report released on Saturday, NADCO recommended the appointment of a Prime Minister by the President after the nomination is approved by the […]
The CEO of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Francis Gatare, has called upon investors to build a multi-star hotel on Mount Rebero in Kigali City. He made the case for the luxury hotel, on November 25, 2023, after participating in Umuganda where 1,000 trees were planted on the hill in partnership with youth and Global Citizen–an […]
Sudan — Since the outbreak of the current conflict in Sudan in April, women and girls have been particularly vulnerable to violence and violation, with gender-based violence used as ‘a weapon of war’ in Sudan and Darfur. As the world marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) on Nov 25, international […]
Nairobi — The National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) has endorsed the extension of presidential election petition timelines within which the Supreme Court considers and rules on contested outcomes from 14 to 21 days. Article 140 (2) of the Constitution provides determination of a presidential election petition withing fourteen days after its filing. Debate on the timelines […]
Nyala / El Fasher — The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) expressed grave concern on Tuesday over the deliberate targeting of civilians by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Two documented incidents have resulted in the deaths of 41 people and numerous injuries in South Darfur’s capital […]