Faith Nyasuguta The government has openly acknowledged persistent concerns regarding Rwanda’s human rights record, countering Rishi Sunak’s claim that it is a secure country. Documents released on Thursday reveal that while Rwanda is relatively peaceful with respect for the rule of law, there are ongoing human rights issues concerning political opposition, dissent, and free speech. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ugandan authorities have detained Stephen Tarus, Kenya’s former Assistant Minister for Internal Security, over allegations of smuggling 13 kilograms of gold into the country using counterfeit documents. The arrest took place last week, leading to his appearance before a Ugandan anti-corruption court on Wednesday. Tarus, 57, is remanded at Luzira prison until January […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya’s Transport Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, had unveiled the ambitious project of constructing Africa’s longest bridge in collaboration with the Japanese government. The announcement comes following discussions at the second Kenya-Japan Quality Infrastructure Conference held in Nairobi. Murkomen highlighted that the Mombasa Gateway Bridge, situated in Mombasa, is a major endeavor with Japanese […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a pivotal moment at the United Nations’ highest court, South Africa has made a compelling accusation, asserting that Israel is engaged in genocide in Gaza. This declaration was accompanied by a fervent plea for the court to urgently intervene and instruct Israel to cease its military operations in the region. However, it’s […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in response to international scrutiny following human rights abuses, aimed to reassure Ugandans after the US suspended the country from a Ush40 billion(about $10.5 million) trade deal. The move by President Joe Biden removed Uganda, along with the Central African Republic, Gabon, and Niger, from the African Growth […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya, often celebrated as a global hub for producing some of the world’s finest teas, finds itself in a paradox where its citizens rarely get to savor the premium quality tea it exports prolifically. Statistics show that Kenya consistently ranks among the world’s leading tea producers, competing with countries like China and India. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Vatican’s recent approval of priests blessing same-sex couples, as sanctioned by Pope Francis in December, continues to stir reactions, prompting a clarification from the Vatican amid mixed responses from Catholic bishops worldwide. While Pope Francis’s ruling was welcomed by LGBTQ+ Catholics, it faced resistance from some bishops, notably in Africa, where implementation […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Palestinians in Gaza, trapped in dire conditions, are reportedly resorting to desperate measures, paying hefty bribes, sometimes up to $10,000, to brokers facilitating their exit through Egypt, as revealed in a thorough investigation by The Guardian. With the Rafah border crossing mostly closed, a network of brokers, allegedly linked to Egyptian intelligence, is […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Migration activists are raising concerns about a surge in mass expulsions and arbitrary arrests of migrants in Tunisia, particularly near its borders with Libya and Algeria, as well as around the city of Sfax, a common departure point for those attempting to cross the Mediterranean. The Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya’s recent declaration of a ‘visa-free’ policy is facing scrutiny as travelers reveal a different reality. Despite President William Ruto’s emphasis on promoting visa-free travel within Africa to attract visitors and boost tourism revenue, the process involves obtaining an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) with a $30 (Ksh. 4,700) processing fee. CNN journalist Larry […]
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