Author: Faith Nyasuguta

Faith Nyasuguta  Burundi has raised serious concerns over the treatment of its citizens in Kenya following controversy surrounding President William Ruto’s remarks on foreigners operating small-scale businesses. Burundian authorities have cited reports of harassment, mistreatment and the forced removal of Burundian nationals, particularly traders whose livelihoods depend on small businesses. The concerns have prompted calls […]

Faith Nyasuguta  When news broke this week that a delegation of Ugandan Members of Parliament had landed in Kenya for specialized training on governance, ethics, integrity, and accountability, the reaction across East Africa was immediate. It was not admiration. It was collective, satirical laughter. Across social media, public forums, and local radio stations, Kenyans reacted […]

Faith Nyasuguta  Egypt and Russia are moving ahead with one of Africa’s most ambitious energy partnerships, as Cairo pushes forward with its first nuclear power plant at El Dabaa while expanding Russian involvement in industry, trade, food security and infrastructure. But beneath the latest announcements is a much bigger African story. Why are more African […]

Faith Nyasuguta Ghana’s government has turned down a GH¢20 million ($1.8 million) support offer from MTN Ghana for citizens affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying it has already secured funding for their evacuation and reintegration.  The decision comes as Ghana continues bringing home nationals caught in a renewed wave of anti-foreigner violence in […]