EUROPE EXPLORES OFFSHORE ‘RETURN HUBS’ IN AFRICA FOR REJECTED ASYLUM SEEKERS

EUROPE EXPLORES OFFSHORE ‘RETURN HUBS’ IN AFRICA FOR REJECTED ASYLUM SEEKERS

Wayne Lumbasi Growing global concern has emerged following reports that the European Union is considering plans to relocate rejected asylum seekers to several African countries, including Rwanda, Uganda and Ghana. The discussions come as European governments seek new ways to address increasing migration pressures and manage the rising number of asylum applications across the region. […]

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 EGYPT PLEDGES FUNDING FOR UGANDA’S NILE PROJECTS AFTER CAIRO TALKS

EGYPT PLEDGES FUNDING FOR UGANDA’S NILE PROJECTS AFTER CAIRO TALKS

Faith Nyasuguta  Egypt has pledged to finance and help mobilize funding for key water infrastructure projects in Uganda’s Nile basin, marking a significant step in deepening cooperation between the two countries. The commitment was announced in a joint communique released after high-level ministerial talks held in Cairo, where both sides emphasized shared interests in sustainable […]

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 U.S FLAGS CORRUPTION IN KENYAN GOVERNMENT AS MAJOR BARRIER TO TRADE

U.S FLAGS CORRUPTION IN KENYAN GOVERNMENT AS MAJOR BARRIER TO TRADE

Wayne Lumbasi The United States government has raised fresh concerns over corruption in Kenya, warning that widespread graft within government institutions continues to hinder fair trade and discourage foreign investment. The concerns were outlined in the latest National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers released by the Office of the United States Trade Representative. […]

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 NIGERIA LAWMAKERS APPROVE EXPANDED $49.4 BILLION 2026 BUDGET

NIGERIA LAWMAKERS APPROVE EXPANDED $49.4 BILLION 2026 BUDGET

Wayne Lumbasi Nigeria’s National Assembly has approved an expanded $49.4 billion national budget for 2026, one of the largest spending plans in the country’s history. The revised budget increases the government’s original proposal and reflects the administration’s commitment to accelerate economic reforms, strengthen infrastructure development, and address key fiscal obligations under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […]

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 KENYA: FORMER DP CLAIMS $792 MILLION LOST IN HEALTH REFORM ROLLOUT

KENYA: FORMER DP CLAIMS $792 MILLION LOST IN HEALTH REFORM ROLLOUT

Faith Nyasuguta  Kenya’s former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of massive financial mismanagement in the rollout of the country’s new healthcare system, alleging that up to Sh103 billion ($792 million) may have been lost. The controversy centers on the Social Health Authority (SHA), a newly established state agency designed to replace the […]

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