MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS BY KENYAN MPS DECLARED ILLEGAL

MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS BY KENYAN MPS DECLARED ILLEGAL

Faith Nyasuguta  Kenya’s Supreme Court has declared the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) illegal. On Monday, the apex court ruled that allowing legislators to manage the funds is against the Division of Revenue and Public Finance law. “A declaration is hereby made that the Constituency Development Fund Act, 2013 is unconstitutional,” the verdict given by the […]

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 MEET THE TRIBE WHERE BOYS DRINK SEMEN AS A RITE OF PASSAGE

MEET THE TRIBE WHERE BOYS DRINK SEMEN AS A RITE OF PASSAGE

Ekeomah Atuonwu One of the strangest cultures known to westernization is that of the Sambian people of Papua New Guinea. Their ceremonial act of initiation has been referred to as “ritualized homosexuality” by cultural researcher Gilbert Herdt. Young boys are taken away from their mothers once they become seven or nine. This procedure enables the separation of the boys […]

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 TOBAGO’S WINSTON DUKE

TOBAGO’S WINSTON DUKE

Avellon Williams  TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – His popularity skyrocketed to fame after being cast within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as M’Baku as seen in Black Panther, and Avengers: Infinity War.  Winston Duke was born on 15 November 1986 in Argyle, Saint Paul, Trinidad, and Tobago. As a child, he spent his early childhood days there until the age of […]

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 BRAIDS ARE MORE THAN JUST A ‘HAIRSTYLE’

BRAIDS ARE MORE THAN JUST A ‘HAIRSTYLE’

Avellon Williams & Ekeomah Atuonwu An important symbol of Africa’s cultural heritage is the traditional African hairstyle Braids. Cultures are distinguished by their differences. Braids played a significant role in ancient African societies. It is something beyond a hairstyle; it recognizes an individual’s clan, just as their age, conjugal status, abundance, power, and religion, among different parts of […]

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 ‘LEAKED UN REPORT’ ON DRC INVASION PERTURBS RWANDA

‘LEAKED UN REPORT’ ON DRC INVASION PERTURBS RWANDA

Faith Nyasuguta  East Africa’s Rwanda has trashed accusations that its army supported the M23 rebels in attacking the Democratic Republic of Congo; allegations outlined in a report by the UN Group of Experts yet to be publicised. The content of the unpublished report that leaked to international media also accused the Congolese army of providing […]

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 FINAL PUSH FOR KENYAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

FINAL PUSH FOR KENYAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

Renson Mwakandana Prior to voting day on Tuesday, August 9, the front-runners in Kenya’s presidential election have been making one last push for support. Deputy President William Ruto, of the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, held a rally at the 30,000-seat Nyayo National Stadium in the nation’s capital, Nairobi, where he positioned himself as the contrast of the existing quo and the greatest […]

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 SUDAN SEEKS TO REBUILD ITS REPUTATION TO BOOST TOURISM

SUDAN SEEKS TO REBUILD ITS REPUTATION TO BOOST TOURISM

Renson Mwakandana Although the country of Sudan is frequently associated with violence, it also offers a variety of interesting sights, including the meeting point of the Blue and White Niles as well as historic temples and pyramids. Sudan now wants to make use of the enormous tourism potential. The nation’s tourism minister, Dr. Babiker Mohammed, stated that: “We […]

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 MAN CITY’S HAALAND NETS TWICE ON PREMIER LEAGUE DEBUT

MAN CITY’S HAALAND NETS TWICE ON PREMIER LEAGUE DEBUT

Wayne Lumbasi In the sweltering heat of East London, Erling Haaland lived up to the hype following his transfer from Borussia Dortmund to give the champions a perfect start to the season.  Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City defeated West Ham 2-0 at the London Stadium. Although Haaland scored a hat-trick in his Champions League debut for […]

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