NCDC said the number of suspected cases has increased compared to what was reported for the same period in 2021. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 10 additional Lassa fever infections from threes states of the federation. The new infections, according to the latest situation report published on the website of the […]
Chris Anu, a long-time spokesperson for Cameroon’s self-declared Republic of Ambazonia, has said that he was elected president of the separatist movement on September 10, 2022. Anu’s election comes at a time when the movement appears to be losing support among southern Cameroonians, due to allegations of infighting, corruption and human rights abuses. In an […]
A total of 24 police officers have been arrested in the Western Cape for breaking the law in the past six months. This was revealed by Police Minister Bheki Cele during a media briefing on Thursday. Cele said said the ministry and South African Police Service (SAPS) management are “alive to the fact that there […]
The government has said it’s commissioned an inquiry into soaring food prices in the country, with particular attention paid to factors driving up prices of Irish potatoes. Food and non-alcoholic beverages prices in urban areas increased by nearly 30 per cent in August compared to the same month last year, according to the Consumer Price […]
Police Minister Bheki Cele has decried the harrowing levels of crime plaguing the Western Cape. The Minister expressed his concerns during a media briefing on Thursday. Despite the province having recorded the lowest murder percentage increase in the crime statistics released in August, extreme violence and brutality “stalks the province”, he said. The Western Cape […]
Nairobi — Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday discussed regional security in a telephone call with President William Ruto. During the conversation, the two affirmed their shared commitment to democracy. While congratulating President Ruto for his election victory, Trudeau commended the peaceful nature of the polls and the strength of the Kenyan democratic institutions. […]
Elderly people in rural Eastern Cape are paying R120 to go and collect their grants The closure of pay points in Xhora Mouth, Wild Coast, is making it difficult and expensive for pensioners to access their social grants. Pensioners pay up to R120 in taxi fees to receive their monthly grant and sometimes R30 in […]
Home Affairs fails to explain At Beitbridge border post, people returning to Zimbabwe are being stopped from leaving by border guards, because they do not have valid documents. People we spoke to eventually crossed the border through unofficial routes that can be dangerous. Immigrant rights organisations have criticised the way the South African government is […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto has reiterated Kenya’s commitment to UN-led efforts towards the amicable resolution of the dispute over Sahrawi, a partially recognized State agitating for independence from Morocco. The development on Wednesday came hours after Ruto’s administration announced that it would rescind Kenya’s recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) further committing […]
The bill will give South Africans artists and creators benefits and rights already enjoyed in many countries On 1 September 2022, the Copyright Amendment Bill was passed by the National Assembly with 163 votes for and 45 votes against the Bill. There were no abstentions. The Bill will now go to the National Council of […]
Nairobi — Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has suspended the collection of revenue in the county for 15 days to help find the loopholes that affect the effective collection of revenue. Wanga noted that the measure had to be taken as some unscrupulous county officers tasked with collecting revenue perfected deceit and unfaithfulness in their […]
Nairobi — Tanzanian international Kalos Protus Kirenge hopes that his recall to the Taifa Stars squad will be the catalyst he needs to win back a starting spot at his team Tusker FC ahead of the new FKF Premier League campaign. The lanky Tanzanian, signed from Namungo FC by the brewers last season has been […]
The Ministry of Education has on September 14, announced a new harmonized structure of tuition fees in pre-primary, primary, and secondary levels of education for public, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and government-aided schools. Starting with the academic year 2022-2023, parents will no longer pay school fees for students in pre-primary and primary, […]
Nairobi — Governors and Deputy Governors are expected to kick off a weeklong induction summit in Mombasa on Thursday. The meeting which will be opened by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will mark the first time the county bosses will be meeting following the August 9 general election. The General election saw 28 new Governors elected […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto has sent a message of condolence to the family, Governor and residents of Baringo County following the sudden death of Deputy Governor Charles Kipng’ok. Kipng’ok, a former Chairperson of the Kenya Tea Growers Association, is reported to have succumbed to breathing complications while waiting to board a Mombasa bound Kenya […]
First Lady Jeannette Kagame is on a three-day visit to Stockholm, Sweden where she is expected to attend various events and activities. According to information from her office, she began the visit with a tour of the Play Therapy Pediatric Department of Karolinska University Hospital on Wednesday, September 14. This is one of the largest […]
Nairobi — Bidco United head coach Anthony AKhulia is confident that his side can crack a top five finish in the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season. The tactician says he is impressed with how his team is fairing and building up in pre-season so far and notes that he has the assurance the players can […]
Nairobi — Human rights crusader Julie Soweto has lauded President William Ruto’s move to appoint six judges rejected by his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta. In a commentary shared on her social media account on Thursday, Soweto who represented Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga in a Supreme Court petition against Ruto’s election, said the President takes “all […]