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Kenya: President Kenyatta Tells CNN He Won't Amend Law to Seek 3rd Term
By Simon NdongaNairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta says he is not keen to seek a third term and will not amend the Constitution to stay in office. Speaking to CNN's Richard Quest in an interview , the Head of State said his priority is on improving Kenya's economy, through his legacy flagship Big Four agenda. He stated that he will not go for the Presidency again even if given a chance to do so. "Your term in office ends in 2022. You said the constitution prevents you from standing again.
Kenya: KCPE Proceeding Smoothly in Mombasa
By CorrespondentMombasa — It's all systems go as 85,672 class-eight pupils from the six counties in the Coast region of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River and Taita Taveta began their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) Examinations. The examinations, which are being supervised by national government officials, including Cabinet Secretaries, began without hiccups in 1,894 centres of the Coast.
Kenya: Lupita Nyong'o Among Priyanka Chopra's Bridal Shower Guests
Priyanka Chopra had her bridal shower in New York on Sunday (28.10.18) with the likes of Kelly Ripa and Lupita Nyong'o in attendance. The 'Baywatch' actress is set to tie the knot with fiancé Nick Jonas in the coming months and her closest friends Mubina Rattonsey and Anjula Acharia threw a special party for the 36-year-old actress - who got engaged to the former Jonas Brothers star in July - on Sunday (28.10.18).
Kenya: Sonko Fined Sh500,000 for Skipping Senate Summons
By Laban WanambisiNairobi — A Senate watchdog committee has slapped Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko with a Sh500, 000 fine for failing to honour its summons. Senate County Public Accounts and Investment Committee Chairman Moses Kajwang cautioned Sonko that he risks arrest if he continues to take the Committee business casually. He was required to appear before the committee on Monday.
Kenya: Moi International Airport to Get 500kw Solar Photovoltaic System
By CorrespondentMombasa — Solarcentury East Africa will install a 500 kiloWatt solar photovoltaic system at Mombasa's Moi International Airport that will generate 820,000 kW per hour per year. The system will be interconnected to the airport terminal grid and will prioritise consumption of the solar power over the grid. The solar system will enable Moi International Airport to save thousands of dollars per year on grid consumption for at least 25 years, while reducing aviation carbon emissions.
Kenya: Trial of Accused in Sh468mn NYS Graft Case Begins Monday
By Simon NdongaNairobi — The trial of the first batch of suspects in the Sh468 million corruption scandal at the National Youth Service (NYS) is expected to commence Monday. This is according to the groupings that had been organized and directed by the presiding magistrate of the Anti-Corruption Court Peter Ooko. The Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Hahji stated that he will demonstrate how the suspects colluded in making fictitious payments.
Kenya: KCSE Candidate Among Two Dead in Road Accident
By Simon NdongaMachakos — A KCSE candidate is among two people who have died following a road accident at Kamuthanga area along Machakos Kangundo road. Two others who sustained injuries were rushed to the Machakos Level Five hospital for treatment. The night accident involved a motorbike which is said to have been carrying four people who were coming from watching a football match. Witnesses say the motorbike was speeding and hit a bump before losing control and crashing.
Kenya: History As Kenya Airways Inaugural Direct Flight to NY Takes Off
Amb. Monica Juma on Posted on October 28, 2018 - 2 min read - shares As I write this, I am preparing to embark on my mission to New York. But this is not just another mission for my line of responsibility. I will be on a historic mission. One that marks a new beginning in Kenya's aviation industry; one that opens new horizons for Kenya's trade and investment; one that opens the way for enhanced people-to-people relations, between Kenya and the United State of America.
Kenya: Kiprop Returns to Win 2018 Standard Charted Nairobi Marathon
By Alex IsabokeNairobi — Elisha Kiprop returned to the podium finish, this time going one better to be crowned the men's 2018 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon champion, cutting the tape at 2:14:19. The women's title went to new comer Josephine Chepkoech who stopped the timer at 2:33:10, beating Cynthia Jerop who was second in 2:34:12 while Joy Kemuma closed the podium in 2:34:52. In the men's category, it was a day to remember for Kiprop after going with the top honors following three attempts.
Kenya's Kiptum Breaks World Half Marathon Record
Nairobi — One year after his compatriot Joyciline Jepkosgei broke the women's world record at the Valencia Half Marathon, Kenya's Abraham Kiptum broke the men's world record at the IAAF Gold Label road race, clocking 58:18 to take five seconds off the mark set by Eritrea's Zersenay Tadese in 2010.
Kenya: Moi International Airport International Arrivals Grows By 46pc in 8 Months
By Kennedy KangetheNairobi — International tourist arrivals into Moi International Airport, Mombasa has grown by 46 per cent in the past eight months. Tourism Principal Secretary Joe Okudo attributes the growth to among other initiatives the Charter Incentives Program that he disclosed raised the number of chartered flights into the coast. Between January and August this year, Moi International Airport (MIA) recorded arrivals of 84,286 visitors up from 57,588 recorded in the same period last year.
Kenya: AFC Leopards Appoint Serbian Head Coach
By Timothy OlobuluNairobi — Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards has appointed immediate former Township Rollers head coach Nikola Kavazovic as their new boss on a two year deal, replacing Argentine Rodolfo Zapata who is rumored to be headed the opposite way. The 43-year old Serb is expected in the country on November 5 and according to AFC Leopards management, he is expected to come in with his own assistant.
Kenya: Govt to Back Bill Locking Out Foreigners From Tenders Below Sh1b - Ruto
Deputy President William Ruto has said that the state will support the bill by Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua that will see government tenders below Sh1 billion awarded to Kenyans. While Speaking in Karatina at a church ceremony, Ruto says foreigners are all welcome to work in the country but should not take over jobs that are meant for Kenyans.
Kenya: Kapaito Earns Sh1.78mn From Kpl Awards Gala
By Timothy OlobuluNairobi — Kariobangi Sharks forward Eric Kapaito was the biggest winner of the annual Kenyan Premier League awards, walking home with a cool Sh1.78mn from the 2018 edition held at the Kenya School of Government on Thursday night. Kapaito bagged the biggest award of the night, the season's Most Valuable Player which came with a Sh1mn purse attached to it.
Kenya: Mbadi, Sakaja Among 14 Legislators Selected for State Honours
By Laban WanambisiNairobi — National Assembly Minority Leader John Mbadi, Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja and Deputy Majority Leader Jimmy Angwenyi are among 14 MPs who have been proposed by the Parliamentary Honours Advisory Committee to receive national honours during this year's Jamhuri Day celebrations.
Kenya: Digital Loans Reach 6.1 Million Kenyans - Survey
By Margaret NjugunahApproximately one in every five Kenyans with a mobile money account seeks a loan. According to a finding by Genghis Capital, there are about 6.1 million unique digital borrowers in the country, coupled with 28.3 million unique mobile users. The study further says that with the increased competition in the Fintech space, differentiation and enhanced customer experience will be crucial in acquiring and retaining market share going forward.
Kenya: Telkom to Lay Off 500 Employees in Cost Cutting Measures
By NairobiKenya — Telkom Kenya has announced a restructuring plan that will see 500 employees leave the telecom company. The firm says the move is aimed at making the telco gain market share and become second in the market through cost restructuring. "To enable Telkom to invest more it requires restructuring its business, and as a result, this will impact the current and long-term needs of its workforce.
Kenya: Uchumi Appoints New Interim Chairman
By NairobiKenya — Uchumi Supermarket has appointed John Karani as an Interim Chairman of the Board. This follows the retirement of Catherine Ngahu as Chairperson after her three-year term expired and she opted not to continue for a further term. A substantive chairman will be appointed in due course. "The board acknowledges contribution Ngahu has had in the company especially in identifying a potential investor," said Chief Executive Mohammed Mohammed.
Kenya: Boinnet Dismisses Letter Warning of Imminent Nairobi Terror Attack
By Joseph MurayaNairobi — Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has dismissed a letter circulating on social media cautioning of an imminent terror attack in Nairobi. The IG said the letter is fake and meant to cause fear and anxiety among Kenyans. "I have seen that document and I can tell you that it is fake," Boinnet told Capital FM News when reached to confirm its authenticity. The letter had warned of a planned attack in key installations within the capital city.
Nigeria: Stakeholders Seek Mobile Technology Driven Out-Bound Remittance Operators
By Chike OnwuegbuchiRemittance and payment stakeholders have urged central bank of Nigeria (CBN) to expand the licensing of out-bound money transfer operation to accommodate mobile technology driven operators. They said this has become necessary in view of inconveniences and stress Nigerians face in transferring of money out of the country, which today are done by only three foreign remittance operators. They spoke at the 7th Remittance and Payment Expo held in Lagos earlier this week.
Nigeria: Nitda Raises Alarm Over Cybercrimes, Begins Sensitisation Workshops
By Ugo OnwuasoNational Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has decried the riding number of incidences where Nigerians have lost money and data through vulnerabilities arising from lack of knowledge on how to manage their online presence and personal details. To this end, the agency has begun sensitization events to equip citizens with foundational knowledge as well as share best practices on staying safe in cyberspace.
South Africa: Final Call for 2019 Comrades Entries
With over 22,000 entries already in the bag, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has made a final call to aspirant Comrades runners to get their entries in. There are less than 3000 entries still available for next year's Comrades 'Up Run'. "The Comrades 2019 entry process was due to close on December 10, 2018 but will be shut down as soon as the cap of 25,000 entries has been reached, most probably in the next day or two," CMA Race Director, Rowyn James said.
Sudan: Al-Sisi Concludes Successful Visit to Sudan
Khartoum — The President of Egypt, Field Marshal Abdul-Fatah Al-Sisi, Thursday afternoon concluded his one-day visit to Khartoum, during which he held talks with the President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir, and co-headed meetings of the joint Sudanese - Egyptian committee and held a closed-door meeting with President Al-Bashir.
Sudan: Al-Bashir and Al-Sisi Visit the Egyptian Medical Supplies Exhibition
President of the Republic,Field Marshal accompanied by the visiting Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and a number of ministers in Sudan and Egypt, inspected, Thursday, the Egyptian medicines and medical supplies exhibition in the Friendship Hall. The two presidents met a number of representatives of a number of pharmaceutical companies participating in the exhibition. The exhibition included medicines, medical supplies, cosmetics, food supplements and medical care providers.
Sudan: Al-Bashir - Our Main Task is to Remove Obstacles Between the Countries
Khartoum — The President of the Republic, Field Marshal, Omer Al-Bashir said, "Our main task is to remove the obstacles before the citizen's movement and flow of the products between the two countries which crowned on Thursday by signing the four freedoms agreement and ending embargo on Egyptian products".
Nigeria: Delta to Boost Tourism With 33 Metres Exhibition Tower
By Nosa EresoyenDelta State government towards boosting tourism is set to build a 33 metres exhibition and observatory tower at the Lander Brothers Anchorage, Asaba, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has said. The governor dropped the hint yesterday shortly after inspecting the Anchorage which plays host to some graves of expatriates and strategically located at the bank of the River Niger.
Sudan: PM Unveils Extensive Austerity Measures to Tackle Economic Crisis
Khartoum — Sudan's Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Motaz Mousa announced in Parliament on Wednesday an urgent 15-month economic reform programme which will starting this month. It includes extensive austerity measures to be implemented immediately, and more to be adopted in next year's budget. The programme is designed to fight the hyperinflation and liquidity crisis that the country has experienced over past months that has touched all levels of society, especially the most vulnerable.
Uganda Opens Africa's 5th Largest Bridge
By Kylie KiunguyuAfrica's fifth-largest bridge has been opened in Jinja, the eastern region of Uganda, dubbed "Source of the Nile Bridge". The cable-supported bridge is 525 metres long and is expected to "last for 120 years", according to President Yoweri Museveni. Uganda's new bridge, aptly called "Source of the Nile" as it runs across the Victoria Nile, cost an impressive US$112 million to construct.
Nigeria: Fayose Fails to Meet Bail Conditions
Over 24 hours after he was granted bail by Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of the Federal High Court in Lagos, former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose is yet to regain his freedom. LEADERSHIPFriday investigation revealed that the embattled former governor was yet to perfect his bail conditions. According to one of the court officials, who does not want his name mentioned, the verification of the N50 million bond, which is one of the bail conditions, was yet to be done.
South Africa: Transgender Discrimination Is Worse If You Are Poor
By Sophia WilhelmHormone therapy and surgery are expensive and out of reach for many transpeople When Linda Zakiyya Chamane finally made it to the police station late at night, her white jacket dirty and torn, bruises covering her body, she was greeted with laughter by the police. She left the station without reporting that she had just been gang raped. She was 17 years old.
Nigeria: Rape - Nigerians Seek Justice for 13-Year-Old Late Ochanya
editorial By Ruth Tene NatsaA popular adage says, the evil that men do lives after them, but in some rare cases, the evil that men do lives with them. This is the case of 13-year- old OCHANYA Elizabeth Ogbanje, who died, following allegations of series of rape by her guardian and his son. LEADERSHIP Friday Editor, RUTH TENE NATSA writes the loud cries for justice.
Nigeria: Waste + Want = Poverty
opinion By Dan AgbeseIt has become a mantra mouthed by our leaders with some fervour as if they are saying something for which they should be applauded. Poverty is ravaging our country. Yes. You don't have to hear that from them to know what you know only too well. We see it all around us - the ugly face of poverty in the distended stomach of the kwashiorkor children; in the toppling of the middle class from their private bungalows to multiple occupier buildings, known as face-me-I-face-you.
Liberia: President Weah's Tuition-Free Declaration Laudable But... !
editorial By Webmaster AdminPresident George Manneh Weah, calling out all his phrasal nicknames and declaring tuition-free for all public university and college students, received another rain of applause on Wednesday, October 24 in the auditorium of the University of Liberia and other public places. The declaration, however, affects only tuition of those public universities including the University of Liberia, Tubman University and community colleges across the country.
South Africa: Shock Study - Eating Fish From the Klip River Can Give You Cancer
The sharptooth catfish ( Clarias gariepinus ) - a source of food for people living along the Klip River in Gauteng - contains high levels of toxins that can cause cancer if eaten regularly. The river flows through Soweto, Fleurhof and Lenasia where the catfish is consumed by residents daily. According to a recently published study in Science of the Total Environment , the fish contain high levels of pesticides that can be extremely harmful to humans.
Africa: EU Turns Attention to Morocco in Bid to Slow African Migrant Flow
By Martin ArosteguiAs migration patterns from Africa into Europe shift westward, European leaders are turning their attention, and their money, toward efforts to stem the fast-growing human traffic between Morocco and Spain. EU and Moroccan officials agreed last week on a $160 million emergency funding package, making the North African country the third largest recipient of EU funds earmarked for that purpose.
Kenya: Bike to Supply Cheap Energy to Kenya's Rural Homes
By James KahongehFancy a bike that easily carries weights of up to 150kgs and travels at 50kms per hour? Even better, you do not have to pedal it because the bike is powered by solar energy! That is not all. This bike produces enough energy to light your house for three days.
Kenya: Governor Obado Out of Prison but Locked Up At Home
By Elisha OtienoGovernor Okoth Obado could be out of remand custody but he is still imprisoned, thanks to tough bail terms imposed on him by High Court Judge Jessie Lesiit. The Migori County boss, who is accused of the murder of his girlfriend, is out on a Sh5 million bail, but cannot go to his palatial home in Rapogi because it is outside the 20-kilometre radius Judge Lessit said he should not breach lest he is thrown back to Industrial Area Remand Prison.
Zimbabwe: Businesses Want Dollars, Not 'Bond Notes'
By Columbus MavhungaIn Zimbabwe, where an economic meltdown grows worse, businesses increasingly want payments to be made in U.S. dollars. The government has printed its own currency, called bond notes, for the past two years. But Zimbabweans are quickly losing confidence in the bond notes. Dr. Ahmed Bilal Shah operates a medical center in one of Harare’s poorest suburbs. He needs money to keep going, but cash is hard to find. “Let’s face realities of the ground,” he said.
Kenya: Ex-Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Boss Jane Kiano Is Dead
By Simon NdongaNairobi — Former Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Chairperson Jane Kiano has died. Kiano succumbed to lung cancer Thursday night at the Nairobi Hospital where she was undergoing treatment. According to family representative Irungu Houghton, Kiano aged 74 died at 10:25 pm. She was the widow of Julius Gikonyo Kiano who is a former Cabinet Minister and Kenya's first PhD holder. Funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days.
Nigeria: Alleged Fraud - Metuh Blames Ordeal On Buhari, Former SGF
By Evelyn OkakwuFormer spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olisa Metuh, on Thursday accused the former secretary to the government of the federation, Babachir Lawal, of threatening to imprison him ahead of his trial. Mr Metuh spoke on Thursday at an Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, venue of his ongoing trial for alleged diversion of N400 million.
Nigeria: Revealed - Nigerian Govt Partly Owns Embattled MTN
By Oladeinde OlawoyinThe federal government of Nigeria is a part owner and shareholder of the troubled telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, checks by PREMIUM TIMES have shown. The details, which is not entirely new but largely unknown to many analysts and Nigerian citizens, are coming to the fore amidst a long-running row between the Nigerian authorities and the telecom firm.
Nigeria: Wikimedians User Group Moves to Protect Igbo Language
By Olawale AjimotokanAbuja — The Igbo Wikimedians User Group has taken several initiatives towards the protection of the Igbo language and culture. The Igbo Wikimedians are a group of people committed to working on various wiki projects related to Igbo language and culture, which is spoken by the Igbo people that are native to the present day South-Nigeria, with an estimated population of 34 million people, including those in Diaspora.
Nigeria: Bribe - Kano Panel to Review Video in Ganduje's Presence
By Yusha'u A. IbrahimKano — The publisher and editor-in-chief of the online newspaper, Daily Nigerian, Jaafar Jaafar, yesterday restated that the video clips published by medium purporting to show Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje were genuine and not doctored. Jaafar spoke when he appeared before the seven-man panel of the Kano State House of Assembly investigating the veracity of the clips.
Nigeria: Is the NHIs Boss Above the Law?
We state unequivocally that the attitude of the embattled Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof Usman Yusuf over the raging storm between him and the Governing Council is highly condemnable. Yusuf has portrayed himself as somebody that is above the law while his brazen insistence that it is only his kinsman, President Muhammadu Buhari that has the power to suspend him from office has further portrayed the current administration as very clannish and lawless.
Nigeria: 13.2 Million Nigerian Children Roaming the Streets, Says Falana
By Ugo AliogoHuman Rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana has stated that the13.2 million children roaming around the streets across the country are potential recruits for terrorism, kidnapping and other social menace. Falana made this remarks on Wednesday while speaking as the chairman at the public presentation of a book, 'Tolu's October 1st Birthday' and symposium titled 'Indigenous Culture and the Nigerian Child' in Lagos.
Nigeria: Missing Army Chief - Police Declare District Head, 7 Others Wanted
The police command in Plateau has declared Mr Yakubu Rap, district head of Dura, in Jos South Local Government, and seven others wanted in connection with the disappearance of Maj-Gen Idris Alkali (rtd). Mr Terna Tyopev, its spokesman, in a statement, yesterday in Jos, alleged that preliminary investigation into the matter had indicated that the wanted persons masterminded the abduction of the army officer. Alkali was declared missing on September 3, after he left Abuja to Bauchi.
Nigeria: Widening Fault Lines in APC Over Oshiomhole's Style
By Adamu AbuhAbuja — The dingdong affair in the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has continued to pit state governors elected on the party's platform against the National Working Committee (NWC) led by former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole.
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Snubs Chamisa Coalition Call, Says MDC Leader Dreaming
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has rejected calls by the opposition to form an inclusive government to tackle the country's worsening economic situation. President Mnangagwa, who in July won a controversial election, told a meeting of his ruling Zanu-PF party on Thursday that those calling for a unity government were dreaming.
Kenya: Sh1.8bn Maize Goes to Waste After Cereals' Board Managers Blunder
Photo: Jeff Angote/The Nation Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri appears before a Senate committee on October 25, 2018. By Samwel Owino, Ibrahim OrukoThe National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is once again on the spot after more than 750,000 bags of maize valued at Sh1.8 billion in its stores went bad. The maize was ruined after the board ignored warnings from store managers that the insecticide they were using was ineffective because the pests were resistant to it.
Nigeria: I'm Disappointed With Nigerian Press Over Agric Programme - Buhari
By Ismail MudashirPresident Muhammadu Buhari has expressed disappointment with the Nigerian press over the coverage of his 'go back to land agricultural revolution' programme. Speaking at a dinner for youth political appointees at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday night, he said the press did not give the credit of the ongoing transformation in the agricultural sector of the country to his administration.
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