Politics
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Azimio Coalition party Secures Majority Seats in Nairobi County
The Azimio coalition party has secured majority seats in Nairobi County. The Raila Odinga-led Azimio La Umoja Coalition has won 12 of the 17 parliamentary seats in Nairobi county. These includes Jubilee, ODM, Wiper and all other parties affiliated to the Azimio coalition. The list of Azimio la Umoja coalition MPs elected in Nairobi are; Babu Owino – ODM (Embakasi…
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Kenyan MP threatens to quit Twitter if he does not receive the blue badge
A controversial Kenyan Member of Parliament has threatened to close his Twitter account if he does not receive the blue verification badge. Babu Owino, who is the MP for Embakasi East revealed this after a user who runs a parody account associated with his name was verified. The user has however been unverified as of writing this article. ‘’If Twitter…
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IEBC dismisses database hacking claims
Kenya’s electoral body the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims that its database had been hacked. Reports reported by a section of the media had indicated that someone had gained access into the commission’s database and acquired personal details of registered voters from a country in Western Kenya. The suspect was identified as one Kiprop, a 21-year…
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EABC asks governments to improve infrastructure at Border Posts to fast track cargo movement
The East African Business Council (EABC) is calling upon East Africa Partner States to prioritize the improvement of infrastructure at Border Posts, to facilitate seamless flow of goods and movement of persons, as cross border business rebounds. Poor infrastructure continues to be a huge trade barrier in East Africa and a major constraint to regional integration and development. Following a recent…
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No One Expects Uganda Elections To Be Free and Fair
Uganda is scheduled to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on January 14, 2021, but no one expects them to be free or fair. President Museveni, who has enjoyed strong Western backing for 35 years-and tens of billions of dollars in military and financial assistance– will contest his 6th term in office. His main presidential challenger, musician/legislator, Hon Robert Kyagulanyi MP,…
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Museveni Orders Internet Service Providers To Block Social Media Ahead of Elections in Uganda This Week
A day after Facebook confirmed the suspension of dozens of pages and accounts affiliated with the ruling party in Uganda, the government has ordered internet service providers to block social media platforms and messaging apps. Media reports suggest social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter cannot be accessed in Uganda. According to the reports, the Uganda Communications Commission [UCC] compelled…
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EABC urges for harmonization of Covid-19 charges to boost intra EAC trade
The East African Business Council (EABC) is urging for lowering and harmonization of COVID-19 related charges in the East African Community, in a bid to ease the cost of doing business and boost intra-EAC trade. This is set to support businesses to be more resilient and rebound amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, Covid-19 tests are priced differently in each Partner State EAC…
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Emirates is offering Kenyan travellers discounted return fares starting at $360
Emirates has today announced its global special fares to encourage Kenyan travellers to reconnect with family and friends or explore new destinations in the new year. The return fares in Economy Class fares start at 360 USD to Dubai, 610 USD to London, 880 USD to New York, 1060 USD to Maldives and 845 USD to Kuala Lumpur. In addition,…
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Play Zuri launches its mHealth app in Kenya to help connect patients with doctors
E-health startup Play Zuri Health, a branch of the Play Communications Limited has launched its mHealth app in Kenya The app which is available Google Play Store, Apple Store, as well as the Zuri Health website, will allow users to access health professionals and services across the country. Users will be able to book appointments instantly with any medical professional or hospital within…
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Guest Post: Purpose Driven Voter
By Sammy Tema, The handwriting is on the wall. The Fat Lady is singing. It is all over. Finished! Victory belongs to either Jubilee or NASA come August 8th 2017. The fact that the presidential general election is a two horse race, does that automatically mean, however, that every vote cast for one of the two horse candidates is totally…
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WHY TRUMP WANTS CUBA TO HAND OVER ASSATA SHAKUR.
On June 16th, 2017 in a speech announcing new restrictions to Cuba, the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump called for the deportation of Tupac Shakur’s aunt, Assata Shakur alias Joanne Chesimard. “To the Cuban Government, I say put an end to the abuse of distance,” He said, “Release the Political prisoners. Return the fugitives from American…
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