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    Two Mauritania MPs jailed for accusing the president of racial discrimination.

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Two Egyptian military aircraft landed in Mogadishu
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Two Egyptian military aircraft landed in Mogadishu

On : August 30, 2024August 30, 2024- by Fred Olouch-

The tension between Ethiopia and Somalia that started in January when Addis Ababa signed an agreement with the breakaway Somaliland has escalated after Egypt delivered military equipment to Mogadishu. Two Egyptian military aircraft landed in Mogadishu delivering military equipment and officers headed…

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Somalia Embracing EAC Faster Than Envisaged
General News 

Somalia Embracing EAC Faster Than Envisaged

On : August 28, 2024August 28, 2024- by Fred Olouch-

Somalia was officially admitted to the East African Community in March 2024 with a mixture of fortunes for both the country and the regional trade bloc.  But one thing is clear, Somalia has joined the EAC with a zeal to make good…

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 Complaints Over New Varsity Funding Model as Kenya Faces Major Crisis
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 Complaints Over New Varsity Funding Model as Kenya Faces Major Crisis

On : August 26, 2024August 26, 2024- by Charles Omondi-

Various Kenyan stakeholders are all the rage over a university education funding model set to take effect with the commencement of the new academic calendar in September. The learners, their parents, the university dons and even sections of the government seem to…

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EAC Common Currency pushed to 2031
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EAC Common Currency pushed to 2031

On : August 24, 2024August 24, 2024- by Fred Olouch-

The much talked about East African Community Common currency has been pushed to 2031, as member states continue to frustrate the implementation of the Common Market through non-tariff barriers.  The EAC Secretary-General, Veronica Mueni Nduva announced on August 22 in Arusha that…

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The Dicey Copyright Debate in Kenya
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The Dicey Copyright Debate in Kenya

On : August 24, 2024August 24, 2024- by Grace Otieno-

M-Pesa, the mobile money service that revolutionised financial transactions in Kenya and beyond, represents one of the most impactful innovations in fintech history. Since its launch in 2007 by Safaricom in collaboration with Vodafone, M-Pesa has provided financial services to millions who previously…

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South Sudan: How to Avoid a Looming Constitutional Crisis
Opinion 

South Sudan: How to Avoid a Looming Constitutional Crisis

On : August 22, 2024August 22, 2024- by BENY MABOR-

South Sudan will from August 22 have exactly one month to decide whether to hold a partial election, extend the life of the transitional government or not hold elections at all.  For the country to hold elections on December 22, 2024—the date…

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Tanzania Seeks International Investors for SGR
General News 

Tanzania Seeks International Investors for SGR

On : August 20, 2024August 20, 2024- by Emmanuel Onyango-

Despite going a step further to launch an electric Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) compared to neighbouring Kenya that runs on diesel, the Tanzanian government is seeking outside help for the train to run smoothly. Launched a few weeks ago, the projects started with…

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Kenya: From cramming to competence?
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Kenya: From cramming to competence?

On : August 19, 2024August 19, 2024- by Grace Otieno-

Embracing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC): A Path to Kenya’s Educational Future The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) programme is pivotal in Kenya’s education system, implemented for almost eight years. Teachers, parents, and legislators are divided on the CBC, which was introduced to transform the…

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Kenyan Gen-Z: To Own a Political Party or Not?
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Kenyan Gen-Z: To Own a Political Party or Not?

On : August 17, 2024August 17, 2024- by Fred Olouch-

After a series of protests over poor governance and corruption that have inspired protests across Africa, the Kenyan Gen-Z have been toying with the idea of forming a political party to crystalise their dreams. The dream came from the success the Gen-Z…

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Tanzania is yet to accept the regional tripartite free trade area agreement
Business & Economy 

Tanzania is yet to accept the regional tripartite free trade area agreement

On : August 16, 2024August 16, 2024- by Emmanuel Onyango-

The usually cautious Tanzania is yet to sign the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) agreement that comes into force within the Sub-Saharan Africa region, due to fear of competition.  The business community in Tanzania look at the TFTA with a mixture of hopes and…

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