RWANDA INTRODUCES RENT-TO-OWN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMME FOR LOW-INCOME EARNERS

RWANDA INTRODUCES RENT-TO-OWN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMME FOR LOW-INCOME EARNERS

Wayne Lumbasi  The Government of Rwanda is introducing a rent-to-own affordable housing programme aimed at helping low-income households transition gradually into homeownership. The initiative forms part of the country’s broader housing strategy designed to address the growing demand for affordable homes as urban populations continue to rise. Under the proposed model, tenants will move into […]

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 SEVEN ERITREAN PLAYERS DISAPPEAR IN SOUTH  AFRICA AFTER AFCON 2027 QUALIFICATION

SEVEN ERITREAN PLAYERS DISAPPEAR IN SOUTH  AFRICA AFTER AFCON 2027 QUALIFICATION

 Wayne Lumbasi  Seven members of Eritrea’s national football team have reportedly disappeared in South Africa following their participation in qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations, in an incident that has once again drawn international attention to the country’s recurring athlete defections. The players, who had traveled as part of the national squad, failed to […]

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 U.N PROBE CONFIRMS SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST KENYAN-LED FORCE IN HAITI

U.N PROBE CONFIRMS SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST KENYAN-LED FORCE IN HAITI

Wayne Lumbasi A United Nations investigation has confirmed multiple cases of sexual exploitation and abuse involving personnel serving under the Kenya-led security mission in Haiti, casting a serious shadow over an international operation tasked with restoring stability in one of the world’s most fragile states. The findings, contained in a February 2026 report, represent a […]

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 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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 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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