Faith Nyasuguta In the picturesque coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya, a transformative venture is taking shape, demonstrating the enduring truth of the saying: “one person’s waste is another person’s treasure.” Against the backdrop of a Mombasa beach, a group of women diligently gathers plastic waste, not for disposal, but as a valuable resource destined to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Shell, a major oil firm, faces calls to fulfill its environmental responsibilities and ensure the safe decommissioning of abandoned oil infrastructure in the Niger delta before withdrawing from the region. A report by the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (Somo) asserts that Shell must address its toxic legacy of pollution and remain […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Benin has stepped up to support a Kenyan-led international force combating armed gangs in Haiti, pledging 2,000 troops, according to US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield. The United Nations approved the mission last October, responding to Haiti’s request. The conflict in Haiti, responsible for nearly 5,000 deaths and displacing around 300,000 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As the date for the upcoming BRICS summit in October 2024 approaches, there is a notable surge in interest from developing countries eager to join the alliance. Representing diverse regions, including Asia, the global south, Africa, and even Europe, these nations are exploring the possibility of securing a spot within BRICS, signaling a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta With an impressive 16 Festival Selections, 13 Nominations, and 7 Awards within just four months of its premiere, “ACT OF LOVE” has become a standout in the film festival circuit. The latest accolade is the Nile Grand Prize for Best Short Film at the 13th Luxor African Film Festival in Egypt, making it […]
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Faith Nyasuguta West Africa’s ECOWAS has announced that it is easing sanctions imposed on Guinea and Mali, following a similar decision for Niger, all countries currently under military rule. These sanctions were initially imposed due to military coups in these nations between 2020 and 2023. The regional bloc is lifting financial and economic sanctions against […]
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Faith Nyasuguta East Africa is poised to witness a substantial boost in its electricity supply with the impending completion of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), set to be a game-changer in the region. At the 16th Meeting of the Sectoral Council of Ministers on Energy in Arusha, ministers highlighted the significance of this $2.9 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a thrilling encounter at Wembley on February 25, Virgil van Dijk etched his name in Liverpool’s history by securing their 10th English League Cup trophy with a 1-0 triumph over Chelsea. The pivotal moment unfolded in the 28th minute of extra time, settling a contest that had remained deadlocked at 0-0 in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Amid the shifting dynamics in the aftermath of Niger’s July 30 coup, fractures within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have widened, fostering new geopolitical alignments. In a surprising move, Niger, along with ECOWAS members Burkina Faso and Mali, established the Association of Sahel States (AES), a military alliance, in September. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zambia’s kwacha has emerged as the top-performing currency against the US dollar in Africa for the year 2024. The currency has experienced a remarkable rally of 13.8% to 22.8%, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). This surge follows strategic measures taken by the central bank to tighten monetary policy, […]
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