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http://www.mwananchi.co.tz/mw/picha/mwananchi-yang-ara-tuzo-za-ejat-2023-4779292 | Kaimu Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Kampuni ya Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), Victor Mushi (wa nne kulia) na Kaimu Mhariri Mtendaji Mkuu wa Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), Mpoki Thomson wa nne (kushoto) wakiwa na baadhi ya washindi wa MCL walioshinda tuzo za umahiri wa uandishi wa habari Tanzania (Ejat) 2023 ziliyofanyika jijini Dar es Salaam leo Jumamosi Septemba 28, 2024. Picha na Sunday George |
https://mcl.co.tz/#contact | #### About us
### Mwananchi Communications LTD
Mwananchi Communications Limited is a subsidiary of Nation Media Group. It is the leading print media company in Tanzania with print as well as online platforms. It was established in May 1999 as a Media Communication Limited and transformed to the advertising & Public Relations agency in year 2001 and was later acquired by Nation Media Group in the year 2002. Through Newspapers, we deliver a literate and informed audience who are opinion leaders, early adopters, and heavy consumers of different brands and service.
Our print also delivers a mass market audience ranging from the young and upwardly mobile to the lower/ middle class who are mainstay of the Tanzania economy. Our Digital platforms provide you with an urban and peri urban audience and allow you a window into the world. It is the most effective way to reach anybody out there both local and international with an interest with the Tanzania and East Africa market.
#### Our Values
- CONSUMER FOCUS
- WE ARE A TEAM
- INTEGRITY & TRUST
- CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION
- DRIVE FOR PERFORMANCE |
https://nation.africa/kenya/frequently-asked-questions-303716 | # Frequently asked questions
## What is Nation.Africa?
We are *Nation*. Africa’s #1 independent media brand. We are committed to empowering our audiences by informing, educating and engaging them.
We aspire to deliver quality content around the continent - From the news as it unfolds, to the research and tools needed to explain what things mean to you. We aim to reach from the heart of the cities to the rural areas with content and services that fit your interest, through every possible channel.
Each of us at *Nation* is a champion of this mission, sharing a common mindset, driven by chain of values that we live and breathe by.
## What is different about the new site?
Yes, the design has changed and we have attempted to weave the best practices of user design and user experience together with a great variety of content to give you a more intuitive, engaging and personalized experience.
The new website also offers exclusive and premium content that can be accessed easily via a simple sign-up.
## Why do I need to register to read articles on Prime?
The Prime section on Nation.Africa offers exclusive, in-depth, investigative and engaging content that can be accessed by registering on the website for free.
This helps us reach out to you with prompts and alerts when new stories of your interest are published. It will help us personalise the reading experience and help us connect you with the type of content you are most likely to enjoy.
Our registered users will also receive newsletters, alerts and receive updates on offers or any new updates we make to the website.
## Can I still access the other sections without registering?
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## How do I register?
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## What happens to my personal data?
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## Do I have to always log in when I want to read an article?
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## Are you going to charge for your articles?
The articles are free as of now but we may want to offer some of our content at a fee at a later stage.
## What benefits do I get by registering with Nation.Africa?
The benefits of registering with Nation.Africa include timely newsletters, alerts on stories of your interest and updates on any new schemes or offers.
## How can I access the content?
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## Does the service allow concurrent logins?
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## Will you send promotional messages on my email once I register?
We would like to keep you updated with new content or new offerings, only with your kind permission. If, you however, choose to opt-out of the newsletters or emails, you can do so.
## How do I sign in?
Once you are a registered user, you can login with your details and sign-in to access the content.
## How do I reset my password?
When you are signing in with your email id, you will see an option to reset your password. If you have forgotten your password, you could click on the prompter that says, forgot password and we will send you a link on your registered email id to create a new password.
## I did not get the password reset link
The email link is sent to you registered email address. If you do not see this in your inbox, please check your Junk mail for reset password link.
**Why am I experiencing login issues on mobile apps after changing my password?**
We advise users to regularly update their mobile applications on both Android and iOS platforms. Older, outdated app versions might reference resources no longer in use, which could cause such issues. If updating is not an option, please consider using the web version.
**I've already paid. Why am I being prompted to pay again?**
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**Why do I see a page timeout error during login or password reset?**
A few users may occasionally experience this timeout issue on certain data input pages. To resolve it, simply refresh the page and re-enter your details.
## Cancellations
**When can I cancel?**
You may change or cancel your subscription at any time. To change or cancel your subscription, my accounts page and cancel your subscription any time.
## Refunds
**Are refunds available?**
For Monthly Subscriptions
When cancelling a monthly subscription, all future charges associated with your subscription will be cancelled. You may notify us of your intent to cancel at any time, however your cancellation will become effective at the end of your current billing period. You will not receive a refund; your subscription access and/or delivery and accompanying subscriber benefits will continue for the remainder of the current billing period.
## Email Address Previously Registered
**I would like to subscribe, but I get an error when entering my email address?**
If you would like to subscribe using an already registered email address, please select the ‘Sign In’ option on the order page. Sign in with your email address and password, and this will allow you to continue your purchase.
If you have forgotten your password, use the link on the sign-in screen to recover it. An email will be sent with instructions to reset your password. If you need further assistance, please call Customer Service [email protected] Or call us on; Kenya: 0719038033/34 Rest of the world: +254719038033 or +254719038034 available on all day weekdays, weekends and public holidays from 6:00AM EAT to 11:00PM EAT.
## Pricing
**What are your rates?**
The rates will vary depending on the package purchased. Please select the package you're interested in to see the rates available for that package.
Is that your best rate?
Our introductory prices are our lowest available rates, and are available only to new subscribers.
**When will my price change?**
At the end of the introductory term, your subscription will automatically renew each month at the standard price for your package. Please select the package you're interested in to see the rates available for that package.
**Can I give a Nation.Africa Subscription as a gift?**
Yes. You can give a 3month, 6month, or 12month Digital Access Subscription as a gift. For more information, contact us on; [email protected]
**How many articles do I get on Nation Digital?**
When you get onto the site you can access 5 free articles. Register with your email address and access 10 more articles. When these 15 (Fifteen) articles lapse you will be asked to pay.
Prime and archive – users will pay right from word go.
## Information/Inquiries:
To contact us Kindly email f[email protected] or call 0719038033/8034 |
https://nation.africa/kenya/nmg-privacy-policy-303724 | # NMG Privacy Policy
At a glance
Nation Media Group PLC processes personal data on you if you are a registrant, subscriber or a visitor to our website or Apps.
When you interact with us, you have a number of rights under data protection law. These rights are to:
Access a copy of all personal data that we hold about you
Ask us to stop processing your personal data
Stop us from sending you marketing communications
Withdraw your consent, where you have previously given it to us
Object to how we process your personal data
Ask us to delete the personal data we hold on you
Please note, these rights are not absolute and sometimes we may have reason to refuse requests.
For more detailed information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy at:
https://static.nation.co.ke/pdfs/NMG-PrivacyPolicy-2020-v1.1.1.pdf
For any other questions or comments about this policy speak to our Data Protection Officer:
By email:
[email protected]
By telephone:
+254203288000, +254719038000, +254732138000
By post:
Nation Media Group PLC.
Nation Centre
Kimathi Street
P. O. Box 49010 - 00100
Nairobi –Kenya |
https://nation.africa/kenya/terms-of-use-303726 | # Terms of use
These terms and conditions apply whenever you access Nationmedia.com, or any other Nation Media Group website. By using any NMG website, you are deemed to have accepted these conditions.
Some areas and services/functions on NMG websites require registration. By completing the registration form, and by entering your email address, username and password, you will be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions. Also, by subscribing to any of our email services, you are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions. Before registering, ensure you read our privacy policy.
If you have registered with us and subsequently change your details, you should immediately update your profile on our website. To do so, click on Edit profile on our website.
Any changes we make to the terms and conditions will be reflected on this page.
**Registration**
When you register, you are registering as a personal user of NMG websites. Access to registration areas is via your Username and password.
We allow you access to the member’s areas of the site on the basis that:
(i) your email address, username and password are personal to you and may not be used by anyone else.
(ii) you will not do anything which would assist anyone who is not a registered user to gain access to any members only area of NMG websites.
(iii) you do not maliciously create additional usernames for the purpose of abusing the functionality of the site, or other users; nor do you seek to pass yourself off as another user by adopting a similar username.
(iv) you comply with these terms and conditions.
If, for any reason, we believe that you have not complied with these requirements, we may, at our discretion, cancel your access to the members' only areas of NMG websites immediately and without giving you any advance notice.**Termination of registration**
If we wish to bring the agreement to an end, we will do so by emailing you at the address you have registered stating that the agreement has terminated. The agreement will terminate and your user name and password will become invalid immediately.**Use of material appearing on NMG websites**
For the purposes of this agreement, "content" means material including, without limitation, text, video, graphics and sound material, published on Nationmedia.com and other Nation Media Group websites, whether copyright Nation Media Group or a third party.
You may download and print extracts from the content and make copies of these for your own personal and non-commercial use only. You are not allowed to download or print the content, or extracts from it, in a systematic or regular manner or otherwise so as to create a database in electronic or paper form comprising all or part of the material appearing on NMG any website.
You must not reproduce any part of any NMG website or the content or transmit it to or store it in any other website or disseminate any part of the content in any other form, unless with our direct permission.
We may be prepared to allow you to distribute or reproduce some parts of our website(s) or the content therein, in certain other circumstances. Please read through our Rights and Permission page for more information.
If you would like to use content from NMG website(s) on your website, please contact us for permission by sending an email to [email protected]**Disclaimer of liability**
To the extent permitted by law, we do not accept any responsibility for any statement in the content. You must not rely on any statement we have published on NMG websites without first taking specialist professional advice. Nothing in the content is provided for any specific purpose or at the request of any particular person.
For the avoidance of confusion, we will not be liable for any loss caused as a result of your doing, or not doing, anything as a result of viewing, reading or listening to the content or any part of it (except for death or personal injury attributable to our negligence/to the extent permitted at law).
You can access other sites via links from NMG websites. These sites are not under our control and we are not responsible in any way for any of their content.
We give no warranties of any kind concerning NMG websites or the content therein. In particular, we do not warrant that Nationmedia.com or any other NMG website is virus free. You must take your own precautions in this respect as we accept no responsibility for any infection by virus or other contamination or by anything which has destructive properties.**Third party material on NMG websites**
You may/will see advertising material submitted by third parties on Nationmedia.com and other NMG websites. Individual advertisers are solely responsible for the content of advertising material which they submit to us, including ensuring that it complies with relevant legislation. We accept no responsibility for the content of advertising material, including, without limitation, any error, omission or inaccuracy therein.
If you want to advertise on Nationmedia.com, please email [email protected].**Blogs, Letters to the Editor, Readers Comments, Discussion Boards, and Chat**
Users of our site may submit content for publication in various areas of the site, including Blogs, Letters to the Editor and Readers Comments. We accept no liability in respect of any content submitted by users and published by us and we are not responsible for its content and accuracy.
If you want to submit content to us for publication in the Blogs, Letter to the Editor, Readers Comments, or Discussion Forum you may do so on the following terms and conditions:
(i) publication of any content you submit to us will be at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to make additions or deletions to the text or graphics prior to publication, or to refuse publication.
(ii) you grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide licence to republish any content you submit to us in any format, including without limitation print and electronic format.
(iii) you warrant to us that any content you submit to us is your own original work and that you own the copyright and any other relevant rights.
(iv) you warrant that the content you submit is not obscene, offensive, defamatory of any person or otherwise illegal.
(v) you agree not to post content which is deliberately intended to upset other users.
(vi) you acknowledge that any breach of these warranties may cause us damage or loss and you agree to indemnify us in full and permanently against any third party liabilities, claims, costs, loss or damage we incur as a result of publishing material you submit to us, including consequential losses.
(vi) we reserve the right to remove your access to the Discussion Forums, Letters to the Editor, Readers Comments completely if we believe you are abusing them in any way.**Data Protection**
If you have indicated on the registration form that you wish to receive direct marketing material, your personal details will be included in a database compiled for direct marketing purposes. From time to time, you may receive direct marketing information from us or from third parties.
If you have indicated that you wish to receive email updates only from Nationmedia.com, you will receive only updates.
If you wish to unsubscribe from any of our email services please follow the instructions included in the emails.**Variations**
These terms may be varied from time to time. Please ensure that you review these terms and conditions regularly as you will be deemed to have accepted a variation if you continue to use the site after it has been posted.**Internet Access**
Although we will do our best to provide constant, uninterrupted access to Nationmedia.com and our other websites, we do not guarantee this. We accept no responsibility or liability for any interruption or delay. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/terms-and-conditions | # Terms and Conditions of Use
These terms and conditions apply whenever you access Nation.Africa, or any other Nation Media Group website, its apps or any variants thereof. By using any NMG website, you are deemed to have accepted these conditions.
In these terms and conditions, when we say the “Nation Site” we mean the digital information network operated by or on behalf of Nation Media Group PLC or its related companies, subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively “Nation”), regardless of how you access the network, as well as any Nation apps whether you access those via a directly or a third-party site. However you access the Nation Site, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
## Registration
You may access areas of the Nation Site that require registration by becoming a registered member and creating an account. You agree to be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your passwords or other account identifiers which you choose and all activities that occur under your account, including but not limited to comments posted using the said account.
By registering, you agree that:
- Your account and password are personal to you and may not be used by anyone else;
- You will not do anything which would assist anyone who is not a registered user to gain access to any registration area of the Nation Site; and
- You will not create registration accounts for the purpose of abusing the functionality of the site, or other users; nor will you seek to pass yourself off as another user.
You agree to notify us immediately if you become aware any unauthorised use of your password or account identifiers by others.
## Termination of registration
If you no longer wish to have a registered account, you may terminate your account by using the ‘delete my account’ button in the personal account area. If you no longer accept these terms and conditions, or any future modification to these terms and conditions, you must cease using the Nation Site. Continued use of the Site indicates your continued acceptance of these terms and conditions, and any changes thereof.
If, for any reason, we believe that you have not complied with these terms and conditions, we may, at our sole discretion, cancel your access to the registration areas of Nation Site immediately and without prior notice. We may terminate your registered account, at our sole discretion, by emailing you at the address you have registered stating that the agreement has terminated.
## Use of material appearing on the Nation Site
Your use of the Nation Site is for your own personal and non-commercial benefit only. You acknowledge that Nation Media Group PLC is the sole owner of all content on the Nation Site, including, without limitation, all applicable copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, trade names, logos, and other intellectual property rights thereto, as well as text, images, graphics, logos, audio, video and other material appearing on the Nation Site. The Nation Site and its content are protected by the copyright laws and other intellectual property laws of the Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and are protected globally by applicable international copyright treaties.
You may download and print extracts from the Nation Site for your own personal and non-commercial use only, provided you maintain and abide by any author attribution, copyright or trademark notice or restriction in any material that you download or print. You may not use any Nation Content for any other purpose without our prior written approval. Except as expressly authorised by the Nation Media Group PLC, you are not allowed to create a database in electronic or paper form comprising all or part of the material appearing on the Nation Site.
If you wish to use our content other than as permitted by these terms and conditions, please contact us at [email protected].
## Disclaimer of liability
To the extent permitted by law, we do not accept any responsibility for any statement in the Nation Content. All information is provided for general information in the public interest. For the avoidance of doubt, we will not be liable for any loss caused as a result of your viewing, reading or listening to the Nation Content or any part of it. You can access other sites via links from the Nation Site. These sites are not under our control and we are not responsible in any way for any of their contents.
We give no warranties of any kind concerning the Nation Site or the Nation Content. In particular, we do not warrant that the Nation Site or any of its contents is virus free. You must take your own precautions in this respect as we accept no responsibility for any infection by virus or other contamination or by anything which has destructive properties.
Although we will do our best to provide constant, uninterrupted access to the Nation Site, we do not guarantee this. We accept no responsibility or liability for any interruption or delay.
## Third-party advertising on the Nation Site
You will see advertising material submitted by third parties on the Nation Site. Each individual advertiser is solely responsible for the content of its advertising material. We accept no responsibility for the content of advertising material, including, without limitation, any error, omission or inaccuracy therein.
User content (Blogs, Letters to the Editor, Readers Comments, Discussion Boards, and Chat)
Users of our site may be permitted to submit content for publication in various areas of the Nation Site. Interactions with our site are governed by our Community Standards and Participation Guidelines accessible at nation.africa/communityrules which are incorporated in these terms and conditions.
Users of our site may submit content for publication in various areas of the site, including Blogs, Letters to the Editor and Readers Comments. We accept no liability in respect of any content submitted by users and published by us and we are not responsible for its content and accuracy. If you want to submit content to us for publication in the Blogs, Letter to the Editor, Readers Comments, or Discussion Forum you may do so on the following terms and conditions:
- Publication of any content you submit to us will be at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to make additions or deletions to the text or graphics prior to publication, or to refuse publication.
- You grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide licence to republish any content you submit to us in any format, including without limitation print and electronic format.
- You warrant to us that any content you submit to us is your own original work and that you own the copyright and any other relevant rights.
- You warrant that the content you submit is not obscene, offensive, defamatory of any person or otherwise illegal.
- You agree not to post content which is deliberately intended to upset other users.
- You acknowledge that any breach of these warranties may cause us damage or loss and you agree to indemnify us in full and permanently against any third-party liabilities, claims, costs, loss or damage we incur as a result of publishing material you submit to us, including consequential losses.
- We reserve the right to remove your access to the Discussion Forums, Letters to the Editor, Readers Comments completely if we believe you are abusing them in any way.
You will be deemed to consent to these guidelines, and these terms and conditions, if you choose to post any content or comments to the Nation Site. When you submit content to us, you agree and represent that you have created that content, or you have received permission from, or are authorised by, the owner of any part of the content to submit it to the Nation Site.
You or the owner of the content still own the copyright in the content sent to us, but by submitting content to us, you are granting us an unconditional, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully transferable, perpetual worldwide licence to use, publish and/or transmit, and to authorise third-parties to use, publish and/or transmit your content in any format and on any platform, either now known or hereinafter invented.
You acknowledge and agree that when you post content on the Nation Site or view content provided by others, you are doing so at your own discretion and risk, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, of that content. You further acknowledge and agree that the views expressed by you and other users in that content do not necessarily reflect the views of Nation, and we do not support or endorse any user content. You acknowledge that we have no obligation to pre-screen, monitor, review, or edit any content posted by you and other users on the Nation Site.
We, or authorised third parties, reserve the right to cut, crop, edit or refuse to publish, your content at our or their sole discretion. We may remove your content from use at any time.
We accept no liability in respect of any content submitted by users and published by us or by authorised third parties.
You warrant that the content you submit to us is not obscene, threatening, harassing, libellous, deceptive, fraudulent, invasive of another’s privacy, offensive, defamatory of any person or illegal. You warrant that the content you submit to us does not infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual or proprietary or privacy right of any party or individual. You agree not to (i) post content which is deliberately intended to upset or harm other users; (ii) use the Nation Site to post or otherwise transmit content that victimises, harasses, degrades, or intimidates an individual or group of individuals on the basis of any impermissible classification, including, without limitation, religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, military status or disability; (iii) post or otherwise transmit any content that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of the Nation Site or any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment; (iv) upload or otherwise transmit any content, or take any other actions with respect to your use of the Nation Site, that would constitute, or would otherwise encourage, criminal conduct or give rise to civil liability; or (v) use the Nation Site for commercial purposes, including, without limitation, submitting any material to solicit funds or to promote, advertise or solicit the sale of any goods or services.
You understand that the technical processing and transmission of the Nation Site may involve (i) transmissions over various networks; and (ii) changes to content to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Nation Media Group PLCassumes no responsibility for the deletion or failure to store postings of content or other information submitted by you or other users to the Nation Site.
If you are under 16, you confirm that you have permission of your parent or Nation Media Group PLC to submit content.
## Apps
You may download certain Nation Media Group PLC apps (“Apps”) either from Nation Sites or from third-party app stores or shops. All of these terms apply to the maximum extent relevant to your use of the Apps (and in particular, the terms of section 6 apply where you are using an App to submit user content to the Nation Sites).
## Privacy and Data protection
We will only collect your data to the extent necessary to provide a reliable service to you, and even then, such data will be collected on condition that you expressly consent to it as per the Privacy Policy here. If you have indicated on the registration form that you wish to receive direct marketing material, your personal details will be included in a database compiled for direct marketing purposes. From time to time, you may receive direct marketing information from us or from third parties.If you have indicated that you wish to receive email updates only from Nation.Africa, you will receive only updates.If you wish to unsubscribe from any of our email services please follow the instructions included in the emails.
## Fees and Payments
We reserve the right at any time to charge fees for access to portions of the Services or the Services as a whole. In no event, however, will you be charged for access to the Services unless we obtain your prior agreement to pay such charges. Thus, if at any time we require a fee for portions of the Services that are now free, we will give you advance notice of such fees. You may cancel your account at any time. All new fees, if any, will be posted prominently on the Site and in other appropriate locations on the Service. You shall pay all fees and charges incurred through your account at the rates in effect for the billing period in which such fees and charges are incurred, including, but not limited to charges for any digital products or services offered for sale through the Services by us or by any other vendor or service provider. All fees and charges shall be billed to and paid for by you. You shall pay all applicable taxes relating to use of the Services through your account.
## Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Nation, its parents, subsidiaries, and affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and expenses, arising out a breach by you or any user of your account of these terms and conditions or privacy policy or arising out of a breach of your obligations, representation and warranties under these terms and conditions.
## No waiver
Our failure to insist upon or enforce any provision of these terms of service shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right of Nation.
## Additional disclaimers
Visitors to the Nation Site agree that their use of the Nation Site is at their own sole risk. The Nation Site is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied including but not limited to: (i) any warranties concerning the availability, accuracy, appropriateness, reliability, timeliness, or usefulness of the content of the Nation Site; and (ii) any warranties of title, warranty of non-infringement, or warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Nation Media Group PLC also makes no representations and warranties as to any linked sites and Nation Media Group PLC has no liability or responsibility with respect to your use of such sites. In some instances, content made available on the Nation Site may represent the opinions and judgments of providers or users, such as user content. Nation Media Group PLC and its affiliates do not endorse nor shall they be responsible or liable for the accuracy or reliability of any statement made on the Nation Site by anyone other than authorised Nation Media Group PLC employees acting in such capacity.
This disclaimer of liability applies to any damages or injuries caused by the Nation Site, including, without limitation, those damages or injuries occurring as a result of: (i) any error, omission, deletion, or defect in the content available on the Nation Site; or (ii) any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, communication line failure, theft or destruction of records, information or data, unauthorised access to, alteration of, or use of records, information or data, whether for breach of contract, tort, negligence, defamation, or any other cause of action. Nation Media Group PLC does not warrant or guarantee that access to the Nation Site will be uninterrupted or error-free.Applicable law may not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
## Variations
These terms may be varied from time to time. Please ensure that you review these terms and conditions regularly as you will be deemed to have accepted a variation if you continue to use the site after it has been posted.
## Limitation of liability
You acknowledge and agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise, in no event will nation media group plc or its affiliates, including, without limitation, their respective officers, directors, employees, successors and assigns, be liable to you or any other party for any direct or indirect loss, damage, cost, expense or liability of any kind (“loss”) arising in any way out of or in connection with the availability, use, reliance on, or inability to use the nation site, including (without limitation):
- damages for business interruption, loss of business and other profits, loss of programs, cost of replacing equipment or software or loss of records, information or data, loss of use of data, loss of revenue, loss of goodwill, loss of customers, loss of or damage to reputation, loss of capital, downtime costs, loss under or in relation to any other contract, or loss of anticipated savings or benefits;
- any indirect, special, exemplary, punitive, incidental or consequential loss; or
- any loss attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in the nation site. The exclusion of liability in this section 17 applies even if nation media group plc shall have been advised of the possibility of such loss.
Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for particular kinds of loss, in such states or jurisdictions, guardian’s liability shall be limited to the extent permitted by law (thereby minimizing nation’s liability to you to the lowest amount that applicable law permits).
Notices of claimed copyright infringement should be directed to:
By mail:
Nation Media Group PLC
Nation Centre
PO Box 49010
Nairobi 00100
Kenya
By email: [email protected]
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https://nation.africa/kenya/our-blog-rules-549010 | # Our Blog Rules
The comments section of Nation websites is a users space where they discuss and share on topical issues triggered by content published by NMG. These guidelines aim to promote the forums by ensuring each user has a chance to freely exchange ideas without breaching the law while observing good taste:
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https://nation.africa/africa/news/samuel-ssekadde-ugandan-anglican-cleric-who-saw-his-death-coming-4797342 | For many people, death is certain, but its coming is unknown. But Ugandan Anglican cleric Samuel Balagadde may have well known his time on earth was ending.
At a burial in Kazo district, western Uganda, his last public function, the former Bishop of Namirembe Diocese in Kampala, advised mourners to stay in Christ because no one knows when their time will come.
“*Tomanyi nze addako oba gwe addako*,” he said in Luganda, which loosely translates to “You never know if it will be you who dies next or me.”
In less than 24 hours, the cleric was gone on Tuesday. His family members suspect a heart-related problem was the cause. He had complained and was rushed to hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
On Thursday, the Church of Uganda confirmed he had succumbed to a heart attack, a revelation made at Namirembe Cathedral in Kampala where mourners gathered to attend his funeral service.
Born Samuel Balagadde Ssekadde in January 1944, the late was at Namirembe, the seat of the Diocese he served as Bishop for over 15 years between 1994 and 2009.
Mourners described him as the man who upheld established doctrines and practices within the Church, prioritising core beliefs and resisting the waves of modernisation, but focusing on the core teachings and traditions of the Anglican church in the country.
He was credited for completing all the projects his predecessor, Bishop Misaeri Kauma had initiated, including initiatives supporting the vulnerable and those affected by HIV.
Members of the clergy who lived near his home in Entebbe, about 40km southwest of Kampala said he hosted them every Good Friday for fellowship.
“Bishop Ssekadde was a visionary leader with many ideas for strengthening the Church. He will be greatly missed as a teacher and a dedicated servant of the Church of God,” said the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Mr Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu.
Ssekadde grew up in a devout Christina family, attending primary, and secondary schools within Kampala, before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Social Administration from Makerere University, and later pursuing a Master in Development Administration from Birmingham University in the United Kingdom.
At 24, in 1968, he got training in Theology at Bishop Tucker Theological College in Mukono, Uganda, before enrolling at Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation in Zambia.
He is credited for pushing the clergy to become self-reliant through self-help projects for financial security during their work times and after retirement, especially at a time when the church faces financial difficulties with reduced financial contributions from the members and dwindling donor support.
Even in retirement, Ssekadde continued serving the church and his death has deprived school children of a function of confirmation he was meant to preside over at the weekend. |
https://nation.africa/africa/news/explained-why-somalia-and-turkey-are-becoming-close-allies--4796278 | # Explained: Why Somalia and Turkey are becoming close allies
Turkey has ramped up its partnership with Somalia in recent months. It is helping Somalia defend its waters, and has signed a deal to explore for oil and gas off the east African nation’s coast.
There have also been reports of advanced discussions to have Turkey set up a missile and rocket testing site in Somalia.
These agreements underscore Turkey’s strategic and economic aspirations in the broader Horn of Africa region.
Over the past four years, there has been a steady increase in Turkish partnerships and agreements for the export of defence-related products to the region. This has included the use of Turkish drones in conflict zones, such as Libya and Ethiopia.
I have studied Turkey’s historical and current involvement in Somalia to understand what’s driving Ankara’s policy in the Horn of Africa. In my view, Turkey’s involvement is driven by multiple factors. These include international status-seeking, regional balance and strategic concerns.
The opening of a training facility in Mogadishu has increased Turkey’s strategic depth in the Horn of Africa, projecting the country towards both sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean. And the use of Turkish drones in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict has shown Turkish defence arrangements have become a factor in local dynamics.
## Somalia’s appeal
Turkey’s interest in Somalia dates back to 2010-2011. At the time, Somalia was grappling with the devastating effects of 20 years of civil war, failed international interventions and the emergence of the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab terror group. In addition, the country was devastated by a famine that claimed more than 250,000 lives.
Somalia presented Turkey with several opportunities to establish a footprint in a region of high geostrategic value, and to enhance its image in Africa and globally.
First, there was a lack of interest in the country from major international players. Apart from anti-piracy initiatives in the Gulf of Aden and the US focus on the war on terror, international players watched Somalia with a certain detachment.
Turkey saw an opportunity to benefit from taking a leading role in an international crisis scenario.
Second, the world’s attention focused on the Arab world. The region was facing a wave of pro-democracy protests dubbed the Arab Spring. Somalia and the suffering of the Somali people were quickly forgotten by the international community.
Turkish policymakers saw the country’s isolation as an opportunity to gain international popularity and visibility on the continent.
Turkey took a multifaceted approach in Somalia. This encompassed humanitarian aid, diplomatic initiatives and economic investment. Turkey also supported state-building efforts and the reconstruction of Somalia’s security apparatus.
## Internal dynamics
The financial and political resources that Turkey has invested in Somalia are driven by regional and domestic political considerations.
Regionally, 2016 to 2021 was a period of tension between Turkey, and Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Somalia and the competition for influence in its politics became one of the main areas of confrontation.
Domestically, Turkey has been able to portray its involvement in a way that’s boosted the ruling party’s standing. In addition, engagement in the Horn of Africa meets the demands of various business groups. This includes construction and defence companies that are close to the ruling political elite.
Intervention in Somalia plays an important role in the narrative of Turkish political elites associated with Turkey’s ruling party, Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi (Justice and Development Party).
The party is a conservative but non-confessional party with Islamist roots. A significant proportion of the party’s supporters consider voluntary charity (*sadaqa*) to be the duty of a good Muslim. As a result, Turkey’s foreign and domestic interests converged with the government’s policy to support crisis-stricken Muslim communities. This includes those in Somalia. Here, Turkey has framed its involvement as a political and humanitarian success story. The Turkish public views it as such.
Turkey has been able to bolster its security and defence ties at a rapid pace. The country’s Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı (Defence Industry Agency of Turkey) reports directly to the president. Established as a state body in 1985, the agency gained prominence in 2017 when President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had it placed under the direct authority of the presidency.
This has made concluding defence agreements – a key factor of Ankara’s foreign policy – much faster.
Turkey has also used the opportunity to increase its involvement in the energy sector. Ankara has long aspired to play a pivotal role as a major energy hub in the wider region. It has considered establishing exploration operations off the coast of Somalia. Like all emerging powers, Turkey has a thirst for energy. This explains its July 2024 oil and gas exploration deal with Somalia.
## Turning point
Ankara’s February 2024 defence agreement marked a significant turning point in Turkey-Somalia cooperation.
The agreement deepens defence ties between the two countries. Under the deal, Turkey has agreed to train and equip the Somali navy. It will also help patrol Somalia’s extensive 3,333-kilometre coastline. Turkey’s focus is on maritime activities. This is a strategic choice largely influenced by the unstable conditions in Somalia, where exerting control over territory is difficult.
The deal is a response to changes in the regional landscape and the ongoing reconfiguration of power dynamics in the Horn of Africa.
This has included:
a January 2024 agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland, a breakaway state of Somalia, for access to the Red Sea. The deal renewed tensions between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu.
the presence of Egyptian troops in Somalia, which Turkey is watching with a mixture of concern and irritation
the strengthening of al-Shabaab’s position
the participation of Ethiopian troops in the new African Union stabilisation mission in Somalia
an upcoming election in Somaliland.
Somalia’s decision to pursue diplomatic ties and defence agreements with Turkey needs to be understood against this backdrop.
*Federico Donelli is Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Trieste. He is also a Senior Research Associate at the Istituto di Studi di Politica Internazionale (ISPI) in Milan and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Orion Policy Institute (OPI) in Washington D.C.* |
https://nation.africa/africa/news/egypt-ties-down-djibouti-as-horn-lobbying-goes-on-for-influence--4796104 | Egypt has ratcheted up relations with Djibouti with a new solar power project that will provide the Horn of Africa country with alternative sources of energy and reduce its reliance on Ethiopia, Cairo’s regional foe.
The new project involves the construction of a solar power farm in Djibouti’s deserts, which officials say could be expanded to 300 kilowatts in the future. The deal means Egypt will fund the project as well as train Djiboutian technicians to operate it, according to a Tuesday dispatch.
Egypt's Energy minister, Mahmoud Essmat, and his Djiboutian counterpart, Yonis Ali Gued, virtually signed the deal, talking mostly about their economic ambitions while avoiding its regional political implications.
Djibouti said the agreement related to the supply and installation of solar panels near the village of Omar Jaggaa.
“The signing on Tuesday of an agreement on the construction of a solar power plant with a capacity of 276.5 kilowatts between Djibouti and Egypt not only marks a step towards a mutually beneficial collaboration between our two countries, but also reaffirms the demands of President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who continues to make the energy issue a national priority in favour of our economic and social development,” said Alexis Mohamed, adviser to President Ismail Guelleh.
The two countries spoke of the deal bilaterally, but it was not lost on observers the implications of the renewed ties for the wider Horn of Africa, where Ethiopia and Egypt have bickered over the Nile and security cooperation in Somalia, and where Egypt has largely been befriending Addis Ababa’s enemies.
Ethiopia and Djibouti have some of the strongest trade ties, with Addis importing nearly 95 percent of its goods via the Port of Djibouti and Djibouti relying on Ethiopia for electricity supply for over 60 percent of its domestic and industrial use.
When Somalia and Ethiopia differed early this year over a controversial MoU for sea access signed with the breakaway Somaliland, Djibouti invited Addis Ababa to build a new port on its territory for business.
But Addis Ababa did not respond to the offer, as it is seeking for sea access to build a naval base, hence the Somaliland preference.
Recently, a new 283km transmission line and a power station funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) was completed to supply power to Djibouti from Dire Dawa in eastern Ethiopia, at a cost of $138 million, to which the AfDB contributed $84 million as a loan.
Over the decade to 2020, Djibouti consumed some 532GWh per year from Ethiopia, making it one of Addis’ biggest customers alongside Sudan and Kenya, according to AfDB figures. Ethiopia earns about $30 million per year in power sales to Djibouti.
Incidentally, Djibouti says its demand for electricity has increased due to more business at its port and estimates that it will be consuming about 1GWh daily by 2030. It said the rise in demand and the desire to turn to renewable energy has influenced the search for investments in solar and geothermal sources.
According to the World Bank, 65 percent of Djibouti’s population have access to electricity and this is expected to rise to 72 percent once the new transmission line is up and running. That figure is expected to rise further once the solar farm kicks in. |
https://nation.africa/africa/news/tanker-explosions-nigeria-s-annual-tragedy--4796102 | Nigeria is mourning at least 147 people killed in an oil tanker fire while scooping fuel from it.
The latest tragedy is one of the many in Africa’s largest oil producer which, ironically, has some of the most expensive fuel prices on the continent.
Lawan Shi'isu, police spokesperson in Jigawa State, where the tragedy happened on Tuesday, told the media that the tanker spilled fuel after it veered off the road to avoid a collision with a truck in Majia town, and a crowd jostled to scoop it.
He said the residents "overwhelmed" officers trying to stop them from going near the accident site to scoop petrol. It exploded, killing 147 and leaving another 50 injured.
In Nigeria, incidents of oil tankers spilling fuel and exploding into balls of fire are common. Roads are the only means of transporting fuel in the country, as rail transport is unreliable and the pipeline is inadequate and just as dangerous.
This has come at a cost, especially for the poor, who can hardly afford fuel at the pump stations.
Some of the past fire accidents have been deadlier than Tuesday’s.
In 1998, about 1,000 people were burnt to death and many more seriously injured when a pipeline leak turned into a ball of fire. Many were burnt beyond recognition and had to be buried in mass graves.
Villagers thronged the location of the leakage at Jesse in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta to scoop petrol when the pipeline exploded.
The police always struggle to keep the crowds at bay and requires truckers to display large signs warning of danger when carrying flammable objects.
Sixteen years after Jesse, another 250 people died in an explosion while scooping petrol in Alepo in Alimosho local government area of Lagos.
**Also read: Nigeria fuel truck fire kills 23**
According to Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), there has been at least 390 tanker accidents in 2024 alone.
Two days before the Jigawa tragedy, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Heineken Lokpobri hosted a delegation from the FRSC, led by the Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, in Abuja and urged them to take proactive measures in certifying tanker drivers to ensure sanity on the road.
“Our intention at this particular time is to collaborate with you so that you can intensify your efforts to ensure that only tankers or trucks that are certified as roadworthy are allowed to carry these products to different parts of the country, and to certify the drivers. You may buy a brand-new truck, and then the driver goes and crashes it,” the minister said.
“Petroleum products ought to be transported through pipelines to nearer locations where people can come, take, and then transport them to the final destination. However, most of the pipelines have already outlived their lifespan, and it is very capital-intensive to replace them.”
He called on the FRSC to view compliance with existing global road safety standards.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed recommended erecting safety bumps to minimise crashes.
Vice-President Kassim Shettima on Wednesday said there would be a comprehensive review of fuel transportation safety protocols.
"As we contend with this tragedy, let us also reflect on the importance of safety measures and public awareness to prevent such incidents in the future," he said. |
https://nation.africa/africa/news/how-the-congo-drives-business-for-truckers--4795358 | Abdalla Ahmed Mahmud is a contradiction in terms. He is always calm amid the organised chaos of revving engines, panel beating and general din of a busy workplace.
Everyone here is older than him, but they all defer to him. Abdalla is 25.
He’s of Somali descent, educated in Kenya and Canada, born and brought up in Tanzania, where he is the general manager of Kisma Transport Company, one of the trans-border fuel transporting firms in Dar es Salaam.
While he serves the city and its environs, his business rests on the foundation of serving the volatile east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The majority of his 90 trucks take fuel and dry cargo to Lubumbashi in southeastern Congo, and this keeps him awake most of the nights.
His biggest customer is Dalbit Petroleum, which he inherited from his parents, who ran the company before he returned from university in Toronto. Dalbit imports petroleum products through the ports of Dar es Salaam and Tanga and uses third-party logistics to distribute them across Tanzania and the neighbouring eastern and southern DR Congo, Malawi, and Zambia.
For a 25-year-old, this should be a tough assignment, but Abdalla grew up in the yard. Most of the staff have known him from childhood.
“I used to play with their children,” he says fondly.
Yet it is not easy running a logistics firm in such a competitive sector.
“The market is very competitive,” he concedes. “A lot of oil marketing companies, such as Oryx, Puma, Dalbit, Sahara, operate in this region, but there also just as many transporters. But what I believe separates Dalbit and Kisma from the competition is the reliable service we provide to customers, the openness to discuss issues at hand, the ability to adjust when issues occur, and the ability to contact the right people at the right time.”
Besides DRC, his trucks also serve Zambia, Burundi, Malawi and Tanzania.
### Tripartite area
“We have an extensive network of clients and routes. But the primary route is Lubumbashi. The demand for fuel in Lubumbashi is so high that about 90 percent of our trade is dedicated to that route.”
Abdalla is one of those who believe that regional trade protocols are somewhat working within the tripartite – East African Community (EAC), Comesa and Southern African Development Community (Sadc) – in which he operates.
“We've seen a big improvement from what it was before. The collaboration between countries has greatly improved. They have scrapped the border fees in some areas, the ability to apply for a visa is also much easier. I feel like, moving forward, once the borders are fully integrated and we have an open border system, the costs and timelines of transporting products around East Africa will be greatly reduced, which will improve business around the region as well.”
The EAC, Comesa and Sadc have recently linked up to create a market that will see seamless movement of goods and people. The Comesa Secretariat is leading the Market Integration Pillar, Sadc is leading the Industrialisation Pillar, while the EAC is leading the Infrastructure Pillar.
“The Comesa-EAC-Sadc Tripartite is accelerating economic integration for the people of the Eastern and Southern African Region,” said Veronica Nduva, EAC Secretary-General.
But the state of the infrastructure is still a headache for transporters on the Southern Corridor, but Abdalla says “sometimes it has to hurt before it feels better.” The Southern Corridor links the port of Dar es Salaam to southern DRC through Zambia.
“They are working on the roads, obviously, we're going to have to use some diversions that are not as optimal as it should be, but we know the governments are working at their level best to provide the infrastructure. for example, in Tanzania, the highway is in very good condition at the moment. They have multiple lanes, so it's very easy for transporters to move across the region.”
Kisma primarily moves fuel, as well as dry cargo such as sulphur, copper, zinc and iron, but Abdalla sees the future in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
“LPG will be a very important energy source in the future. So, right now, we're working on purchasing the LPG trailers and finding the demand. It's a very specific niche at the moment, but we're very optimistic it will grow in the future,” he says.
### Business aspirations
The young manager believes that the success of his business rests with the drivers.
“We have to understand the driver is operating a very long vehicle of almost 50 feet, and he's also ferrying very hazardous material. So, we ensure that our drivers are trained every six months on how to properly handle the truck, how to inspect the vehicle, how to conduct defensive driving, just to mitigate the risks on the road, but we also have a policy of respect. Most of the drivers have been with us for almost 15 years, and I've known them very closely since I was a young child. We're all on a first name basis.
“The most important thing in this company is treating everybody with respect. Because, at the end of the day, as much as I’ve invested so much in the vehicle and the trailer and a lot of time and engaging with clients, it is the driver's responsibility to move from point A to point B, so we have to treat the driver with respect. At the end of the day, we all work as a team, as a family, to ensure that our clients are satisfied, drivers satisfied, and us, as an organisation, are profitable as well.”
Kisma started in December 2005, with two trucks.
“I was a very young boy at that time, so I cannot take credit for the growth that we've achieved up to this time, but I was there throughout the process.”
He always wanted to be in the family business, as an engineer but his father pushed him to study economics and now, he’s registered to study for a master’s in business administration.
After university, aged 23, he returned to relieve his parents.
“As a young boy, growing up and studying in university, I always tried to ask my father and my mother questions about how the company works, what are the things that we should look for, even my education in high school and university, I always knew that I would be coming back to Tanzania to grow this business.
Every day, my team and I put in the work to ensure that drivers are moving, the cargo is delivered on time that we are loading to our expectations, and that our costs are mitigated as well, to ensure that we are profitable. Every month or two, we acquire a few more trucks to meet the demands of our clients and improve the size and quality of our fleet.
His plan is to focus on the Tanzanian and Congo markets.
“My hope is to have a fleet of 200 trucks in Tanzania, and 20 trucks in Congo working on the local route. And then from there, we see what other business opportunities we can venture into.” |
https://nation.africa/africa/news/drc-rwanda-reiterate-calls-for-ceasefire--4795356 | Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a joint undertaking to stick to the mediation of Angola and avoid escalating the tensions over the M23 rebellion in DRC’s east.
A dispatch after delegations led by their Foreign ministers met in Luanda said Kigali and Kinshasa “reiterated their appeal to the parties to the conflict in the east of the DRC to respect the ceasefire of 4 August 2024.”
“Rwanda reiterated its support for the Harmonised Plan, in accordance with the report of 29 and 30 August by the Intelligence Experts and presented during the Ministerial Meeting of 14 September 2024," the communiqué said.
The DRC stressed the need for simultaneity and concomitance in the implementation of the Harmonised Plan, it added.
The Harmonised Plan is a programme that the two States have agreed to for the neutralisation of the FDLR and the disengagement of the forces and lifting of Rwanda's defensive measures.
FDLR are an armed group of remnants of genocide perpetrators in Rwanda in 1994. After they were defeated by the Rwanda Patriotic Front led by Paul Kagame, they fled into the DRC, from where Kigali believes they still harbour plans to destabilise Rwanda.
DRC committed to eliminating the FDLR, and Rwanda committed to remove its troops from DRC.
Kigali and Kinshasa also undertook to send their respective officers to join the Reinforced Ad-hoc Verification Mechanism (MAV-R), a regional committee for verifying adherence to truce and related issues. This new structure will be officially launched in Goma, no later than November 5, 2024, according to the communiqué.
Just a week ago, the United Nations Special Envoy for the Great Lakes, Huang Xia, indicated that there was hope for peace between Rwanda and the DRC for the first time in three years.
On the frontlines, the clashes have dissipated, allowing some displaced people to return home from the camps.
The M23 have always dismissed the talks as "bilateral dialogue between Rwanda and the DRC.” It remains to be seen how the leaders of the M23, who are not involved in the negotiations, will react.
Kinshasa has refused to dialogue with them. |
https://nation.africa/africa/news/more-than-42-000-africans-send-names-to-space--4795354 | More than 42,000 Africans’ names are in a spacecraft launched from the United States on Monday, destined for a faraway moon called Europa that orbits Jupiter.
After a successful launch, the vessel christened Europa Clipper is now travelling in space as it embarks on a journey of 2.9 billion kilometres. The journey will see it use the gravitational pulls of Mars and Earth to get the propulsion to head to the Jupiter system.
Africa’s top contributors to the names list are South Africa with 13,192, followed by Egypt (4,889) then Kenya (3,271), Nigeria (3,131), and Morocco (2,970). The total submissions from Africa were 42,231 names.
Other countries in the top 10 in Africa in terms of names submission are Madagascar (2,207), Algeria (2,130), Tunisia (1445), Mali (954) and Ethiopia (901). The bottom five are Sao Tome and Principe with seven, Guinea-Bissau (12), Comoros (14), Equatorial Guinea (16) and the Central African Republic that is tied with Burundi at 20.
The names will be attached to a poem written by American Ada Limón. But the poem and the names in the spacecraft are not in a typical roll that someone can read with the naked eye.
“They will be stencilled onto microchips mounted on the spacecraft,” America’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) said as it called for names.
“Once all the names have been gathered, technicians in the Microdevices Laboratory at Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California will use an electron beam to stencil them onto a dime-size silicon microchip. Each line of text is smaller than 1/1000th the width of a human hair (75 nanometres).”
Nasa had made the call in 2023, asking whoever was interested in sending their name to enter it in their portal. A total of 2,620,861 names were sent from across the globe. US residents sent 767,474 names.
Once a person sent their name, Nasa replied in an email: “Your name will be on board Nasa’s Europa Clipper spacecraft as it travels 1.8 billion miles to explore Jupiter’s icy moon!”
That means that the two million names will be contained in an item the size of a coin.
The spacecraft is almost the size of a basketball court due to the need for huge solar panels. It has 24 engines.
“It extends 100 feet (30.5 metres) from one end to the other and about 58 feet (17.6 metres) across. That’s about the size of a basketball court, thanks in large part to the solar arrays, which need to be huge so they can collect enough sunlight while near Jupiter to power the instruments, electronics, and other subsystems,” Nasa says.
The Europa Clipper will not land but rather fly by the Europa moon, which has been found to have water deep into its icy surface. This will be part of the investigation on whether the moon can support life.
“Europa has the highest chance of life in our Solar System because of the thick, protective shell of ice that covers its ocean,” billionaire Elon Musk, whose Space X company was the star of the launch, tweeted on Monday evening.
Europa is one of Jupiter’s 95 moons. Its diameter, Nasa says, is about 90 percent of the Earth’s only moon.
Nasa typically asks the world to send names to be sent to space. Some of its recent calls involve the Artemis and Viper missions to the moon and the Parker Solar Probe that was to investigate the sun. |
https://nation.africa/africa/news/ukraine-denies-involvement-in-drone-supplies-to-mali-s-rebels-4794390 | # Ukraine denies involvement in drone supplies to Mali's rebels
## What you need to know:
- In August, Mali cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine over Kyiv's comments that the rebels got all "necessary" information to conduct attacks that reportedly killed scores of Malian soldiers and Wagner fighters in the north.
- Russia, which in recent years has intensified efforts to gain influence in Africa, including Mali, has accused Ukraine of opening a "second front" against Russia by supporting fighters in Moscow-friendly African states.
Ukraine denied late on Monday media reports that it has been involved in supplying drones to rebels fighting in the north of Mali.
The French Le Monde newspaper reported that the Tuareg fighters in the West African country use Ukrainian drones with "discreet but decisive" support from Kyiv against the Mali army and Russia's Wagner mercenary group that said it fights alongside it.
"Ukraine strongly rejects the accusations that have recently been released by the international media outlets about the alleged involvement of our state in the supply of UAVs to the rebels in Mali," Ukraine's foreign ministry said in a statement, referring to unmanned aerial vehicles.
Mali, where military authorities seized power in coups in 2020 and 2021, is battling a years-long Islamist insurgency, with heavy fighting against Tuareg rebels ongoing near Mali's border with Algeria.
In August, Mali cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine over Kyiv's comments that the rebels got all "necessary" information to conduct attacks that reportedly killed scores of Malian soldiers and Wagner fighters in the north.
Russia, which in recent years has intensified efforts to gain influence in Africa, including Mali, has accused Ukraine of opening a "second front" against Russia by supporting fighters in Moscow-friendly African states.
Moscow has been waging a devastating war against Ukraine since February 2022, which has killed thousands of people, the vast majority of them Ukrainians. |
https://nation.africa/africa/news/uganda-inks-sh505bn-deal-with-turkish-firm-to-build-sgr-4793816 | # Uganda inks Sh505bn deal with Turkish firm to build SGR
Uganda and Turkey's Yapi Merkezi signed a contract on Monday to build 272 kilometers of railway.
The agreement was signed by Uganda's works ministry permanent secretary, Bageya Waiswa, and Yapi Merkezi's vice chairman, Erdem Arioglu.
Uganda's Standard Gauge Railway project coordinator, Perez Wamburu, said the agreement was for the first section of a planned 1,700 km electric rail line, and the segment would cost 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion).
Its construction will start in November, Wamburu said.
The project will increase trade and reduce transport costs, Uganda's works ministry permanent secretary, Bageya Waiswa, said at the signing ceremony.
He said Uganda will use its own funds and credit from export credit organisations to finance the project, which will take 48 months to complete once started.
The rail section will run from the capital Kampala to Malaba at the border with Kenya, connecting landlocked Uganda to its neighbour's rail network and on to the Indian Ocean seaport of Mombasa.
Uganda had entered into an agreement in 2015 with the China Harbour and Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) to implement the project on condition the firm helped secure funds for the railway from the Chinese government.
After years of fruitless talks, Uganda last year terminated the agreement and entered talks with Yapi Merkezi, which is carrying out a similar project in neighbouring Tanzania. |
https://nation.africa/africa/news/tanzania-hosts-its-first-land-rover-festival-4793726 | # Tanzania hosts its first Land Rover Festival
The city of Arusha in northern Tanzania hosted the first-ever Global Land Rover Festival that attracted more than 1,000 Land Rovers from across the world, organisers said Sunday.
Organised by the Arusha regional commissioner's office, the festival that began Saturday and ends Monday was aimed at breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest Land Rover parade.
The 12-km Land Rovers stretch was aimed to beat the current record set in Germany in 2018 with 632 Land Rovers, the Arusha regional commissioner's office said in a statement.
The festival was intended to showcase various Land Rover models, including the classic 108, 109 and 110 Defenders, Range Rovers and Freelanders.
According to the statement, the Land Rovers on Sunday traveled to the Arusha National Park at the foot of Mount Meru, one of Africa's best trekking routes due to the incredible views from its crater, and will return to Gereza grounds Monday.
In addition to attempting to break the current world record, the festival featured safari adventures, automotive exhibitions and family entertainment. It was also aimed at promoting Tanzania's tourism in the northern corridor. |
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https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/nine-on-trial-in-kigali-for-reading-revolution-book-4797484 | Nine people, including a woman and a prominent YouTuber, were arraigned in Kigali on Friday for a bail hearing, facing charges that could lead to 15 years imprisonment.
The individuals were arrested separately in October 2021 after they allegedly shared and discussed an encrypted version of "Blueprint for Revolution" by Serbian writer Srbja Popovic, which largely promotes nonviolent means of overthrowing a dictatorship.
They are accused of several offences, including spreading false information or propaganda intended to incite negative international views against the government, joining a criminal organisation and conspiring to commit an offence against the ruling authority or the President.
During the pre-trial at the High Court in Nyarugenge, Kigali, where they appeared to seek bail, the judge directed that the trial be held in-camera.
Family members, opposition leader Victoire Ingabire and her supporters, and a small group of journalists were asked to leave.
Dressed in pink prison uniforms, all nine defendants were represented by a single lawyer, Gatera Gashabana.
The prosecution opposed bail, arguing they that they were a flight risk.
The YouTuber Theoneste Nsengimana, who operates Umubavu TV, a YouTube channel known for criticism of the government, requested a separate trial, claiming he was not part of Victoire Ingabire’s political party, Dalfa-Umurinzi, like the others.
The judge said a decision regarding Nsengimana’s request would be made on October 25.
Rwanda has over the years rounded up YouTubers and journalists accused of spreading rumours intended to undermine the government.
Early this week, Human Rights Watch said Rwandan authorities have been subjecting detainees ill-treatment and torture with no accountability.
Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo responded by accusing HRW of bias against Rwanda.
‘’Human Rights Watch does not have a monopoly on human rights, and has proven time and again not to be a serious or credible source of reporting, as they continue to target Rwanda with fabricated stories, just as they did in 2017 when several Rwandans who HRW claimed had been “summarily executed” for stealing goats and fruit, turned up alive at a press conference held by the Rwanda’s National Commission for Human Rights," she said. |
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/egypt-ethiopia-hostilities-are-playing-out-in-the-horn-4797476 | Egypt recently deepened its involvement in the war-weary Horn of Africa by arming Somalia and deploying its troops in the embattled country.
To Ethiopia’s growing alarm, Egypt is also set to join the multinational force supporting the Somali army against the jihadist threat by al-Shabaab.
Egypt’s potentially destabilising presence in the region is seen a direct consequence of Ethiopia’s port agreement with breakaway Somaliland, which Somalia took as a direct affront.
Endalcachew Bayeh, a political scholar with a focus on the Horn of Africa, sets out the risks and the path to de-escalation.
What do we know about Egypt’s entry into Somalia and the theatre of conflict in the Horn?
Egypt’s arrival in the Horn of Africa can be traced back to Ethiopia’s quest for a dedicated port under its control. Ethiopia is the world’s largest landlocked country by population and has relied exclusively on the port of Djibouti since the outbreak of the Ethiopia-Eritrea war (1998-2000).
Ethiopia has been exploring alternative access points. This led to the announcement on 1 January 2024 that it had struck a port deal with Somaliland. Ethiopia agreed to recognise the breakaway republic in exchange for a naval base on Somaliland’s coast.
The announcement sparked a diplomatic rift with Somalia, which viewed the deal as a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Somalia still considers self-declared Somaliland part of its territory.
Amid the turmoil, Somalia courted Egypt as a regional patron to counter Ethiopia. This aligned well with Egypt’s increasing interest in finding a military partner along Ethiopia’s border.
Egypt is a longstanding rival of Ethiopia. Recently, it threatened to go to war over Ethiopia’s massive Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which it sees as a threat to its survival.
Egypt deployed military forces in Somalia following its defence deal with Mogadishu in August 2024. It also plans to deploy 5,000 soldiers as part of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia. The mission is set to replace the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, in which Ethiopia is a main player.
Ethiopia’s agreement to recognise Somaliland and the friction with Somalia have brought its old enemy, Egypt, to its doorstep.
How have Egypt-Ethiopia hostilities added to regional tensions?
Soon after Egypt’s deployment in Somalia, Ethiopia formalised its recognition of Somaliland. It also sent an ambassador to the capital, Hargeisa.
This made it the first nation to officially acknowledge Somaliland’s independence. The two are also rushing to turn their memorandum of understanding into a binding bilateral treaty.
Somaliland ordered the closure of the Egyptian Cultural Library in Hargeisa.
Eritrea, for a time a key ally of Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed in the fight against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, is now at odds with Addis Ababa.
And, in response to the recent tensions in the region, Eritrea is strengthening its ties with Egypt and Somalia. A recent meeting of the three has created a united front against Ethiopia.
In Somalia, Ethiopia plays a stabilising role. Somalia now demands that Ethiopia should end its involvement. That could open the way for militant groups and keep Somalia unstable. This is even more likely to happen if Egypt focuses on its competition with Ethiopia rather than Somalia’s stability.
In addition, Somalis have longstanding territorial claims over parts of Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti. Instability can create fertile ground for groups like Al-Shabaab, which aims to include these territories in an Islamic state.
Finally, tensions have risen between Djibouti and Somaliland over the Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal. This is because the agreement will almost certainly be bad for Djibouti’s economy. Djibouti relies heavily on port revenues that are almost entirely generated from Ethiopia.
What are the risks for the region?
Ethiopia’s recognition of Somaliland and Egypt’s presence in Somalia come at a time of multiple regional crises. These include the strained Ethiopia-Eritrea relations, the Ethiopia-Sudan dispute over Al-Fashaga border region, and instability in Ethiopia.
This volatile environment increases the likelihood of proxy wars.
Key areas to watch are:
Sudan and Egypt: These two countries align on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam issue. Egypt has enhanced its security cooperation with Sudan through military support and joint exercises.
Although Sudan is in turmoil, the Al-Fashaga dispute with Ethiopia remains a potential flashpoint. Egypt may take advantage of this dispute and its support for the Sudanese Armed Forces against the Rapid Support Forces to further its interests.
Instability in Ethiopia: In several regions, the government is engaged in active conflict with non-state forces. This instability creates fertile ground for Egypt to potentially support proxies against the Ethiopian government. Egypt and Somalia have already expressed the possibility of using proxy forces.
Egypt’s main motivation for intervening in the region is to control the Nile’s source or hinder Ethiopia’s use of the water. As a result, Ethiopia perceives Egypt’s presence at its doorstep as a direct security threat. This increases tensions between Egypt, Somalia and Ethiopia.
Any further destabilisation of Ethiopia would disrupt the entire region, as it shares porous borders with almost all countries in the Horn.
What are the potential avenues for de-escalation?
A promising pathway for reducing tensions in Somalia and the broader region is for the two regional powers to reconsider their strategies and exercise restraint.
Ethiopia can access the sea through Somaliland without formal recognition. This could ease tensions and would not encourage separatist movements.
For Egypt, a more constructive approach would be to limit its direct involvement in the Horn of Africa. Instead, it should address its concerns about the Ethiopian mega-dam through the United Nations, the African Union and other platforms. Historically, its unilateral actions have often been sources of tensions rather than solutions in the region.
The African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development must ensure that the regional states themselves address regional issues. States must make wise decisions now to calm tensions, as no state will be spared from the spillover effects. |
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/tanzania-opposition-cries-foul-over-skewed-polls-process-4797336 | Tanzanian opposition parties are raising the alarm over the conduct of the upcoming local elections, citing flaws in registration of voters and supervision of the entire exercise.
The parties say the process was tactically organised to suppress their candidates in favour of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) contestants.
Leading opposition parties, ACT-Wazalendo and Chadema, have said that the process has been tailored to suppress political rights and democracy in Tanzania at the grassroots level, targeting to clear a way for CCM leaders to sail smoothly in next year’s general election.
ACT-Wazalendo secretary-general Ado Shaibu said earlier this week said that the swearing-in of parties’ agents and the involvement of political parties was limited to meet demands for the opposition candidates to fully participate in the election.
“Local government officials have deliberately limited the voter registration process, which is a major flaw, especially in Dar es Salaam, where involvement happens only one or two days before the swearing-in of agents,” Shaibu said.
Registration of unqualified voters was the other flaw designed in favour of the CCM candidates, he claimed.
ACT-Wazalendo says the 2020 election flaws have remained unresolved while officials responsible appear unwilling to engage in meaningful dialogue.
National chairman Othman Masoud Othman said opposition parties wanted electoral reforms that would bring about democratic changes through elections.
Chadema director for parliamentary affairs John Mrema claimed that unqualified voters, including primary schoolchildren aged below 18 years, have been registered to vote. The EastAfrican could not independently verify the claims.
Voters registration centres have been established in CCM offices, with other centres in premises owned by CCM local leaders, Mrema said.
Three citizens have lodged an application at the High Court in Dar es Salaam seeking to stop the 2024 local government elections expected on November 27.
Bob Wangwe, Ananilea Nkya and Buberwa Kaiza sought orders to open a judicial review case to challenge the 2024 local government election regulations and requested that the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) oversee the election in accordance with the 2024 Independent Electoral Commission Act.
But the respondents, Minister of State, President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government and the Attorney-General, filed a response asking the court to dismiss it.
The case is still pending.
Tanzania started voter registration for local government elections on October 11, 2024. President Samia Suluhu registered in Chamwino area near State House, Dodoma and encouraged Tanzanians to turn in big numbers for registration to vote for their local leaders.
The election will be under supervision by the Ministry of State, President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government and will be conducted at village and ward levels.
Eligible voters are Tanzanian citizens of sound mind, aged 18 years or older, who live in respective villages in rural areas and streets in urban areas.
The government has allocated Tsh17.79 billion ($ 6.5 million) to fund the elections. |
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business-tech/rwanda-accuses-tanzania-of-blocking-its-milk-exports-4797244 | A dispute has emerged between Rwanda and Tanzania over trade in dairy products, with Kigali accusing Dodoma of blocking its milk exports in spite of a memorandum signed in January.
The matter came up at a roundtable of the East African Business Council CEOs with the East African Community (EAC) Secretary-General last week in Rwanda, in which the private sector pointed out number of barriers to trade.
They told Secretary-General Veronica Nduva that Tanzania keeps on introducing new non-tariff barriers (NTBs) through the numerous agencies demanding levies contrary to the EAC’s Customs Union and the Common Market requirements.
“The most important one we discussed during that roundtable meeting is on the issue of segregation especially used as a weapon on unfair competition.,” said Abdoul Ndarubogoye, president of the Long Distance Truckers Association.
“Our neighbours put a heavy levy (on milk exports) that you cannot pay. They ask you to pay a levy that is more expensive than the milk itself.”
This comes as Uganda and Kenya continue to wrangle over the blockage of Brookside Uganda milk by Nairobi.
Traders said that milk exported to Tanzania attracts numerous charges collected by different institutions, including Tanzania Bureau of Standards, Tanzania Foods and Drugs Authority and Tanzania Dairy Board.
Under Tanzania’s Animal Diseases and Animal Products Movement Control Regulations published on August 31, 2018 (Government Notice No. 476) to import a kilogramme of milk in Tanzania, Dodoma requires one to pay Tsh2,000 ($0.73), up from Tsh150 ($0.055). This 1,233 percent increase makes it difficult for Rwanda to market milk or its products to its southern neighbour.
“A lot of Rwandan milk is exported to the northern part of Tanzania, but there are too many NTBs,” Mr Ndarubogoye complained.
According to government data Tanzania’s milk production increased from 3.4 billion litres in fiscal 2021/22 to 3.6 billion in the 2022/23—a five percent increment. But the demand is 12 billion litres, necessitating importation.
Rwanda produced one billion metric tonnes of milk in 2023.
Dennis Karera, vice-chairperson of the EABC, said the new NTBs impacted intra-EAC trade and called for strengthening of trade and investment among EAC partner states.
The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has been accused of being selective approval of the necessary documents required to move products into the Kenyan market.
While Ugandan milk brands such as Lato and Dairy Top easily finding their way across the border, KDB has been accused of denying permits for Brookside brands. Bilateral talks are yet to resolve the matter.
Rwandan transporters also cited corruption on the East African roads.
“The way the road toll is levied is not uniform. There are unfair charges on the road toll of the trailer and its head,” Mr Ndarubogoye said. “Rwandan trucks are charged arbitrary levies, including requiring certificates on either the truck or the contents, especially those that use the Mombasa-Taita Taveta route, and the Central Corridor.”
Ms Nduva urged the private sector to promote the EAC as a unified trade bloc.
Other discussions focused on the liberalisation of air transport services, transport and logistics, manufacturing, tourism, and the movement of services and service providers.
Others were digital economy, upgrading transport networks, energy, road-user charges, discriminatory levies and charges, stays of applications, work permits, the One Tourist Visa, and the East African Payments System. |
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/-gachagua-moves-to-court-to-overturn-impeachment--4797378 | UPDATE: The High Court has issued temporary orders stopping replacement of Rigathi Gachagua as Deputy President until October 24 when the matter will be mentioned before a bench to be appointed by Chief Justice Koome.
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has moved to court to challenge his removal from office by Parliament.
Through lawyer Paul Muite, Mr Gachagua further sought court orders to stop President William Ruto from nominating his successor, pending the determination of his case.
Mr Gachagua has challenged the entire process that led to his removal arguing that the charges levelled against are baseless and the evidence tabled before Parliament was insufficient.
"Unfounded and false allegations have been made against me in the impeachment motion before both houses. It would be in the interest of justice that such false information be corrected in line with the provisions of article 35 of the constitution," he said.
Mr Gachagua says the Senate was required by law to act as an impartial arbitrator in considering whether the charges before it have been substantiated or not.
He maintains that the evidence relied on forming the basis for his impeachment was insufficient.
"It would be prejudicial to my client to allow the respondents gazette his removal by way of impeachment in a manner that stands contrary to basic constitutional provisions before this petition is heard and determined," said Muite. |
https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/east-africa/uganda/uganda-selects-turkish-firm-for-malaba-kampala-sgr-4710028 | Construction of the long-awaited multi-billion Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from the Kenya-Uganda border at Malaba to Kampala is set to begin before the end of the year.
Mr Perez Wamburu, the project coordinator, said the Malaba-Kampala (eastern route) will now be constructed by M/s Yapi Merkezi, a Turkish contractor.
It is unclear how much money the Turkish company is pumping into the project. The Chinese had promised to invest about $2.2 billion, but Kampala terminated the contract early last year after eight years of non-delivery.
“We are at the tail end of the procurement of Yapi Merkezi. We have discussed the costs and we are at the bottom line of agreeing that we shall have the contract after it has been approved by the Attorney-General. We hope to start before the end of this year," Mr Wamburu told the media during a briefing at Uganda Media Centre in Kampala. “We have done due diligence on this company and we have seen what they have done in Tanzania."
The development comes nine years after the project was launched in the East African Community partner states of Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. The project aims to reduce the high transport costs associated with delays in the transit of goods.
Mr Wamburu said they would soon submit the project to the Ministry of Finance for consideration.
Speaking at the same event, the Minister of State for ICT and National Guidance, Mr Godfrey Kabyanga, revealed how the first Chinese contractor failed, citing unfavourable conditions.
Uganda initially approached China Exim Bank to finance the construction of the Malaba-Kampala SGR line.
“Their conditions were not favourable to us but we’ve gone with the Turkish firm. They are more favourable and we are going to work with them,” Mr Kabyanga said. “The development of the SGR is on and work will commence as soon as the financing arrangements are sorted so Ugandans should not be sceptical,” he added.
Kenya and Uganda set out to develop an SGR system from Mombasa to Kampala via Nairobi and Kisumu.
Mr Kabyanga said Cabinet met on Monday and received a report from the Ministry of Works on the progress of the SGR project in Uganda.
The other objectives of the approximately 1,500 kilometre railway project are to provide a modern and high-capacity railway network that will reduce transit times, facilitate the movement of goods and people and promote economic growth by providing seamless connectivity within Uganda and neighbouring countries.
In 2013, the leaders of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan and Rwanda broke ground on the construction of the SGR to connect the member states and boost trade in the region, which is home to more than 300 million people.
So far, only Kenya and Tanzania have made significant progress with the construction lines in their respective countries.
The Malaba-Kampala section to be built is 332 kilometres long. |
https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/east-africa/uganda/uganda-sets-2026-presidential-election-date-4710020 | Uganda's Electoral Commission (EC) on Wednesday released a revised electoral roadmap, announcing the date for the 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections.
Nominations for the presidential and parliamentary elections will be held between September 17 and October 3, 2025, said Justice Simon Byabakama, chairperson of the electoral body.
Byabakama said campaigning will begin in the second week of October 2025, with the presidential and parliamentary elections to be held on January 12, 2026.
"We are going to begin the demarcation of electoral areas and reorganisation of polling stations in August 2024," the chairperson said.
A total of 11 presidential candidates, including incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, were nominated and contested in the 2021 general election, which Museveni won with 58.64 per cent of the votes.
Museveni, 79, defeated his main rival, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, a popular musician turned politician. Kyagulanyi got 34.83 per cent of the total votes. |
https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/east-africa/how-somalia-is-removing-barriers-to-foreign-capital--4602122 | Somalia has removed several investment screening regimes that barred the deployment of capital, giving foreigners the green light to wholly own their investments, repatriate capital and enjoy full protection in the country.
Somalia Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said that trade and investment restrictions arising from foreign investment regimes cause output losses of about two percent, hence Somalia’s decision to enact the Investments and Investors Protection Law, 2023 to attract foreign capital.
He said despite its socioeconomic and political challenges, Somalia has turned a new page into an era anchored in the attraction of foreign direct investment while mobilising, consolidating and streamlining local business processes and environment.
Mr Barre was speaking in Mogadishu on April 24, when he officially opened the Invest Somalia Conference & Expo organised by the Nation Media Group in collaboration with Somalia’s Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development and the Somalia Investment Promotion Office.
The PM said his government had designed plans to accelerate economic growth led by the private sector and facilitated by the government.
“My government did put together comprehensive and elaborate, transformative political and security programmes to secure our people, investments as well as our future from insecurity and political instability," he said.
"In a short time, these programmes have shown greater results, as large swathes of land have been secured for the first time in three decades. In order to navigate in these geopolitical challenges effectively, our approach has been to decouple, de-risk and incentivise foreign investments.”
He said Somalia had begun telling its own positive and progressive story, a sentiment echoed by Nation Media Group CEO Stephen Gitagama, who noted that the African story must be told by African media.
“As a business whose mandate is to not only influence society but also tell stories of success and change, the Nation Media Group has taken the lead in championing the African story. We are a voice of the people, by the people, and that is why we are here today,” Mr Gitagama said.
“Central to the values and the purpose for our establishment is a mission to be a trusted partner to African democracies, a champion of the ordinary person, a voice for the rule of law, and a strong advocate for human rights and free market economies. As the largest media house in East and Central Africa, we seek to ensure that we have products and content that feed the needs of our varied audiences.
As such, we boast a portfolio of 30 content products across four countries. Our weekly regional newspaper, The EastAfrican, focuses on promoting regional integration through a comprehensive analysis of key economic, and political issues of the day and has a footprint across East Africa.”
Mr Gitagama commended Mogadishu for cultivating a favourable business climate, including the establishment of the Somalia Investment Promotion Office and the introduction of a tax system that encourages investment and economic growth.
“The passing of the Anti-Terrorism Law by the Lower House of Parliament in 2023, which seeks to establish a legal structure empowering government security agencies in the fight against terrorism within Somalia, is set to stabilise the security landscape and incentivise foreign investments,” Mr Gitagama said.
He described Somalia as resilient in the face of adversity and emerging as a new frontier for entrepreneurship and investment.
“The theme for this conference, ‘Somalia: The New Frontier for Entrepreneurship & Investment,’ sheds light on a nation that often finds itself overshadowed by its turbulent past but holds immense potential for those bold enough to see beyond the headlines,” he said.
“For decades, Somalia has been plagued by conflict and instability, which have undoubtedly hindered its economic progress. However, amid these challenges, a new narrative is unfolding — one of optimism and opportunity.”
The admission of Somalia to the East African Community (EAC) in 2023 opened investment and trade opportunities for the region.
Economic growth
As an EAC member, the country gains access to a larger market, facilitating trade and investment across borders and also presents a market of 18 million people.
Somalia has abundant natural resources, including oil and gas and fisheries, a strategic location, and a youthful population. It has untapped potential in sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, telecommunications and tourism.
Its fertile soil offers ideal conditions for agriculture, with the potential to feed its population and the region. Its coastline, one of the longest in Africa, presents opportunities for the development of a thriving maritime industry.
According to the World Bank, Somalia’s economic growth rate increased from 2.2 percent in 2022 to 2.8 percent in 2023 and is projected to reach 4.3 percent by 2028. |
https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/east-africa/uganda/uganda-museveni-appoints-son-muhoozi-military-chief-4565202 | Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
Kainerugaba, 48, a general in the military, is widely seen as his father's successor in waiting and once stirred controversy by threatening to invade neighbouring Kenya.
He replaces Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, who has been removed and appointed Minister of State for Trade in the new cabinet reshuffle announced Thursday evening.
In 2022, Museveni removed his son as commander of Uganda's land forces after he made threats to invade neighbouring Kenya in posts on social media platform X.
In the posts, Kainerugaba also expressed support for Russia's President Vladimir Putin saying: "The majority of mankind (that are non-white) support Russia's stand in Ukraine."
Kainerugaba has long been viewed as being prepared to take over the presidency from his father, 79, who has ruled Uganda for nearly 40 years.
Although Ugandan laws bar serving military officers from involvement in politics, Kainerugaba frequently trades barbs with opposition politicians and has also formed a pressure group that has been mobilising political support for him, drawing criticism from his critics and the opposition.
Uganda is due to hold its next presidential election in early 2026 and Museveni is widely expected to seek re-election.
Kainerugaba has been serving as his father's senior presidential advisor in charge of special operations.
The appointment comes days after President Museveni on February 17 presented the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Establishment 2021, an instrument of delegated Command, Control, and Administration, to then CDF Gen Mbadi, to command all elements of the army.
"By virtue of the powers enshrined under Article 98(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, and Section 8(1) and (2)(a) of the UPDF Act, 2005, yesterday, on February 17, 2024, at the Defence Council meeting, I presented the UPDF Establishment 2021, an instrument of delegated Command, Control, and Administration, to General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, the Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF, to command all elements of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces," Museveni said in a February 18 statement.
In the new appointments announced Thursday evening, Gen Museveni named Lt Gen Samuel Okiding as the deputy CDF. He replaces Gen Peter Elwelu whom the President named as one of his senior advisors.
Maj Gen Jackson Bakasumba replaces Maj Gen Leopold Eric Kyanda as the new Joint Chief of Staff. Maj Gen Kyanda has been appointed Defence attaché while the commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Brig Gen David Mugisha has been promoted to Major General, according to Defence spokesperson, Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye.
Commando Brigade commander, Asaph Nyakyikuru has been promoted from Colonel to the rank of Brigadier General. |
https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/east-africa/uganda/beer-gets-cheaper-next-door-in-uganda-tanzania--4534092 | More Kenyans living at border points may find it pocket-friendly to cross into Tanzania and Uganda for a beer after the two countries doubled down on cuts on the prices of excise stamps, one of the cost components of the beverage.
Tanzania last month lowered the excise stamps affixed on excisable goods, including beer and spirits, pushing down the cost of producing a tipple in Kenya’s neighbour.
This is the second time Tanzania has lowered the price of excise stamps, even as Kenya plans to double the price in what is aimed at helping the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) offset a Sh4.5 billion the taxman owes SISCPA, the Swiss company contracted to manufacture the stamps.
In a public notice published on February 5, 2024, the Tanzania Authority (TRA) published new lower electronic tax stamp prices.
“In accordance with Regulation 6(2) of the Electronic Tax Stamps Regulation 2018 the Commissioner General of Tanzania Revenue Authority wishes to announce new prices (fees) for tax stamps following the successful completion of negotiations involving Tanzania Revenue Authority, Confederation of Tanzania Industries and the vendor SICPA SA,” reads the notice signed by TRA commissioner general Alphayo Kidata.
In Uganda, beer producers will pay Sh83 for a litre of malt beer made from homegrown raw materials will attract excise duty at the rate of 30 percent or Sh45 a litre, whichever is higher.
Consequently, manufacturers in Kenya now pay as much as four times in excise taxes on beer as in Uganda. Slightly over half of the cost of beer, about Sh97, is excise taxes compared to just Sh23.85 in Uganda, or 27 percent.
It is not any different in Tanzania where excise taxes will occupy about 36 percent, or Sh43.26, of the total cost of beer.
Prices of beer in Kenya have largely been pushed up by taxes, especially excise taxes, popularly known as the six tax. In Kenya, a litre of beer attracts Sh142.44 of excise duty while in Tanzania it is a maximum of Sh59. |
https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/three-former-kcca-bosses-charged-with-manslaughter-negligence-4797620 | # Three former KCCA bosses charged with manslaughter, negligence
## What you need to know:
- The DPP contends that Kisaka, Luyimbazi and Okello committed the offences between July 2020 and August 10, 2024 in various places in central Uganda.
Kasangati Magistrate’s Court has remanded three former top bosses of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to Luzira Prison on charges of manslaughter and negligent acts following the August 10 Kiteezi dumpsite garbage collapse that killed at least 34 people, injuring several others in Wakiso District.
On Friday, former KCCA executive director Dorothy Kisaka, her former deputy David Luyimbazi and ex-director of public health appeared before presiding Chief Magistrate Beatrice Khainza after spending two days in police custody.
Thirty four charges of manslaughter and twenty one counts of causing harm by rash or negligent acts were read to trio. They denied the charges.
Prosecution led by Lilian Omara told court that investigations in the matter are still ongoing and sought adjournment to allow conclusion of investigations.
Still on Friday, a legal team led by former Buganda Kingdom premier Apollo Mukubya attempted to apply for bail, but the trial chief Magistrate declined- reasoning that it was late.
"Defense should file a formal application for bail and serve the state on November 3. The accused are hereby remanded," Khainza said.
Prosecution contends that the garbage collapse wouldn’t have happened had the accused not neglected their duties as KCCA bosses at the time masses of waste buried dozens of people and livestock at the dumpsite managed by KCCA.
In the alternative that the accused are not found guilty of manslaughter, the Director of Public Prosecutions (* DPP), *prefers a charge of causing death by doing rush and negligent acts when Kisaka and her colleagues through a series of omissions continued to operate the dumpsite.
The omissions include operating Kiteezi dumpsite without relevant permits, failing to take immediate action when warned against looming disaster, continuously permitting waste dumping at the site, failure to warn the community against a likely tragedy and failure to decommission the landfill prior August 10.
**SEE PICTORIAL:** Kisaka, Luyimbazi and Okello charged over Kiteezi landfill
The DPP contends that Kisaka, Luyimbazi and Okello committed the offences between July 2020 and August 10, 2024 in various places of Kampala and Lusanja in Kiteezi.
Kisaka assumed office on July 23, 2020 following an initial recommendation by President Museveni and subsequent approval by the Public Service Commission.
As per the KCCA Act 2011, her responsibilities, among other roles, included overseeing the delivery of quality services within Kampala City, promoting order and trade in the city, managing public funds of the authority and offering technical advisory. |
https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/at-least-30-lubigi-returnees-arrested-as-nema-clears-wetland-again-4797580 | # At least 30 Lubigi returnees arrested as NEMA clears wetland again
## What you need to know:
- Several bystanders accused NEMA and enforcers of double standards saying “their evictions only target poor people.”
As the heavens opened for an afternoon downpour in Nansana Municipality on Friday, chaotic scenes erupted yet again as several Lubigi Wetland returnees clashed with armed security personnel operating through the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
Children and pregnant women wailed as at least 30 people who were arrested by police and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers before they were forced onto waiting security vehicles.
“We have nowhere to go. This is our home. We will keep coming back. Where do you want us to go,” Teddy Nabasenya shouted as she was pushed on a patrol.
Nabasenya was among dozens evicted during a crackdown to rid the wetland of encroachers between May and June 2024.
During the operation, properties belonging to apparent encroachers was destroyed in Ganda-Nasere, Nansana West II B, Nabweru South Cell I and Nabweru South Cell II.
At the beginning of October, returnees set up camp-like settlements, and makeshift structures insisting to resettle in the area.
Noor Nakaweesa, one of the returnees who has been living in a makeshift tent with her children including a two-year-old baby, claimed she legally bought the land.
“We have all the documentation. No matter what they do to us, we will not go. We have nowhere to go,” she emphasized.
Pinky Mulungi, a mother of a-two-week-old baby, told ** Monitor**, that she acquired money as an emigrant worker in the Middle East and bought a plot of land in Lubigi where she has stayed for the past one year.
“They demolished my house when I was pregnant and I endured all the colds through all the four months until I recently produced my baby,” she said.
“What offence did we commit? Why are we treated as non-citizens in our country,” Mulungi lamented amongst several wailing women as enforcers carried on with eviction on Friday.
Several bystanders accused NEMA and enforcers of double standards saying “the evictions only target poor people.”
“In one of the areas where they evicted people, Indians have since started backfilling the place and NEMA has not shown up to that area. Such double standards should stop,” said an evictee.
NEMA spokesperson Naomi Namara Karekaho said the detained individuals face prosecution once their files are ready for court proceedings. |
https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/court-orders-electoral-commission-to-pay-shs27m-to-nup-s-natukunda-4797552 | # Court orders Electoral Commission to pay Shs27m to NUP’s Natukunda
## What you need to know:
- Speaking to
after the ruling, Innocent Natukunda Bitardio expressed satisfaction with the judgment.**Monitor**
The Kyenjojo District magistrate’s court has ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to pay Shs27, 180,000 to former opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party candidate Innocent Natukunda Bitardio for negligence leading to cancellation of a parliamentary election in 2021.
Chief Magistrate Gloria Nimungu Ociba’s Friday ruling followed a case in which Natukunda challenged the postponement of the Mwenge North vote from January 14, 2021 to January 25, 2021 after the EC found that the polling materials it delivered in the onstituency contained ballot papers with symbols that did not match the candidates.
Natukunda, who was the NUP flag bearer, subsequently through his lawyers led by Vincent Mugisa and other advocates of M/S Kensiime and Co. Advocates filed suit against EC, seeking compensation for electoral losses.
In her ruling, Nimungu held that the defendant (EC) was under obligation to ensure that all voting materials, including ballot papers, were prepared correctly for the election.
Court held that the duty was breached when the defendant delivered ballot papers with mismatched symbols, leading to the cancellation on the original polling date.
"As a result, the plaintiff suffered a loss amounting to Shs 27,180,000. I therefore find that, on a balance of probabilities, the plaintiff has proved the case of negligence on the part of the defendant," the judgment reads in part.
The judgment further noted that the plaintiff had, by the polling date, already incurred costs, including payments to 363 polling agents, 51 supervisors at the parish level, and 11 supervisors at the county level, totaling Shs27, 180,000.
Nimungu declared that the defendant was negligent and awarded the plaintiff an interest of 8% per annum on the Shs27, 180,000 until full payment. Court also awarded the complainants the costs of the suit.
The chief magistrate emphasized that the aggrieved party has the right to appeal the court's orders within 14 days.
Speaking to **Monitor **after the ruling, Natukunda expressed satisfaction with the judgment.
"I welcome this judgment. I am now waiting for the Electoral Commission. If they do not appeal within 14 days, I will expect my payment. I will also consult with my lawyers regarding the costs that the court ordered the Electoral Commission to pay," Natukunda added.
Natukunda underperformed in the rescheduled parliamentary election, obtaining 127 votes. |
https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/two-teachers-arrested-in-mityana-over-exam-malpractice-4797436 | # Two teachers arrested in Mityana over exam malpractice
## What you need to know:
- A total of 379,620 Senior Four candidates started their UCE exams on Monday.
Police in Mityana District are holding two teachers over illegally possessing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination papers.
The suspects- one aged 27 and a teacher at Hillside Kalonga Secondary School in Kalonga Sub-county in Mubende District and another 31-year-old biology teacher at Bujjubi SS, were arrested on Thursday at Bujjubi SS in Maanyi Trading centre, Maanyi Sub-County in Mityana District.
Preliminary police investigations indicate that on October 17, 2024 at about 8:30am, the Uganda National Examination Board (Uneb) scout of the Maanyi Uneb station number 225 in Mityana District, opened the container of UCE examination papers to be taken by the head teachers and a few minutes later rushed to Bujjubi SS.
“When the scout reached, he entered inside the examination room (laboratory) which was being prepared for the chemistry practical examination. He found there a man who claimed that he is a teacher at that school. As he was inquiring about how he accessed the examination room, the Uneb scout saw a paper on the table which he checked,” police said.
“It is alleged that the paper was for chemistry practical and had questions and answers on it,” Racheal Kawala, the Wamala regional police spokesperson said on Friday.
Upon opening the Uneb envelope, Kawala, said the scout realised it was the exact paper that candidates were set to sit on that day.
“A case of unauthorised possession of examination paper, material or information has been opened up and investigations have commenced,” she added.
Kawala said preliminary investigations further reveal that Hillside Kalonga SS teacher had allegedly gone to Bujjubi SS to follow up on the welfare of 17 candidates of his school, who registered to do their final exams at the same school.
The said candidates have spent two weeks at Bujjubi SS.
“Upon interrogation, the teacher for Hillside Kalonga SS said he had found out about the paper from a fellow teacher at Bujjubi SS while they were in the school laboratory that morning,” Kawala noted.
A total of 379,620 Senior Four candidates started their UCE exams on Monday. |
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https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/new-udsm-campus-sparks-investment-boom-in-kagera-region-4783012 | Prime
# New UDSM campus sparks investment boom in Kagera region
## What you need to know:
**The construction of the University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS) campus in Kagera has sparked a wave of interest from investors both within and beyond Kagera**
**Kagera. **Kagera Region is undergoing a remarkable transformation as businesspeople rush to secure investment opportunities near the University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS) campus, currently under construction.
This groundbreaking development has sparked a wave of interest from investors both within and beyond Kagera, all eager to tap into the burgeoning economic opportunities linked to the upcoming institution.
The campus, located on a sprawling 315-hectare site about 15 kilometres from Bukoba town, stands as a beacon of hope and prosperity for the residents of Kagera.
The Sh13 billion project, part of the World Bank-funded Higher Education for Economic Transformation Project (HEET), has quickly become a catalyst for change in the region.
As construction advances, land values in the surrounding areas have surged, with local residents already experiencing financial gains.
“I have sold part of my farm for Sh25 million,” shared a resident of Karabagaine Ward, Mr Emmanuel Byemelwa.
Karabagaine Ward is where the campus is being built.
“People are excited about the opportunities. It’s not just about selling land; it’s about the promise of change for the region.”
For years, Kagera has taken pride in producing some of Tanzania’s brightest minds, but many of these talents have been compelled to leave the region in search of higher education and investment opportunities.
The establishment of the UDBS campus presents a chance to reverse this trend, offering a space for talent to flourish locally while attracting investors from neighbouring regions, including Uganda.
“My son had been living in Dar es Salaam for nearly 20 years,” said Mr Yusufu Mkure, a Muleba district resident.
“But when he heard that the university buildings were being erected in Itahwe and Kangabusharo villages, he decided to return.
He’s already purchased a plot of land.”
The excitement surrounding the campus reflects a larger trend of economic renewal.
The UDBS campus is anticipated to be a catalyst for business growth, creating both direct and indirect employment opportunities for the local population.
Investors, recognising the potential for long-term growth, are purchasing land around the university, anticipating increased demand for services such as housing, hospitality, and retail.
“We expect billions of shillings to flow into the region because of this project,” noted Mr Thomas Makori, an economist from Bukoba.
“The price of land has skyrocketed, with some plots now selling for up to Sh30 million per hectare.”
The Kagera campus is part of a broader HEET initiative, which seeks to enhance higher education in Tanzania and align academic programmes with labour market demands.
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), the country's oldest and largest university, received $47.5 million from the total HEET allocation of $425 million.
This funding will support the establishment of new campuses in Kagera and Lindi, as well as the development of new facilities at the Mlimani Campus in Dar es Salaam and the Institute of Marine Sciences in Zanzibar.
For Kagera, hosting a university signifies more than just infrastructure—it represents a transformative shift for the entire region.
Historically, despite having a conducive environment and climate for education, Kagera has had a dearth of higher education facilities.
“This university will strengthen our community’s commitment to education,” emphasised Karabagaine Ward Councillor, Mr Samuel Makwabe.
“Our children won’t have to travel far anymore—they can study right here at home.”
The new campus will specialise in business and entrepreneurship courses, aiming to accommodate up to 10,000 students over the next decade.
Plans also include a training centre for entrepreneurs, positioning the university as a hub for local business development.
“We aim to bring higher education closer to communities that have historically lacked access,” said the Deputy Coordinator of the HEET project at UDSM, Dr Liberato Haule.
“The Kagera campus is part of our strategy to expand student enrolment and ensure more Tanzanians have access to higher education.”
Currently, UDSM receives over 60,000 student applications annually for undergraduate programmes, but limited capacity means only about 10 percent of applicants are admitted.
The new campus will help address this bottleneck, providing additional space for students and improving university enrolment rates in Tanzania compared to neighbouring countries like Kenya.
As construction progresses, local leaders are optimistic about the campus's potential to uplift the region.
Chairman of Itahwe Village, Mr Philemon Anatory, underscored the financial challenges that families in Kagera have faced in sending their children to study outside the region.
“We’ve been paying a lot to educate our children outside the region,” he explained.
“I sent my children to Uganda for their education, and it cost me a fortune. Having UDSM here will save families like mine so much money.”
Interest is not confined to Kagera residents alone.
Investors from Uganda are also setting their sights on the area, eager to seize the opportunities presented by the university’s presence.
This cross-border interest further underscores the economic potential that the UDSM Kagera campus holds for the region.
The campus, with its state-of-the-art infrastructure—comprising classrooms, lecture halls, dormitories, and faculty offices—is expected to be completed by 2025.
“This is just the beginning,” said Bukoba District Urban Planning Officer, Mr Bruno Barongo.
“We’ve already designated areas for further investment. The university will change the face of Kagera for years to come.”
The project signals a new era for Kagera, positioning it as a hub of education, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.
As the campus nears completion, anticipation continues to build, with hopes high that this historic investment will unlock a future of limitless possibilities for the region. |
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/tanzania-s-ruling-party-councilor-arrested-for-alleged-embezzlement-of-sh139-million-of-farmers-money-4784004 | # Tanzania’s ruling party councilor arrested for alleged embezzlement of Sh139 million of farmers’ money
## What you need to know:
**The funds were meant for cashew farmers associated with the Nanyindwa Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (Amcos) during the 2016/17 season.**
**Masasi.** Chiwale Ward’s CCM Councilor, Mr Yusuph Mataula, is currently under investigation for his alleged involvement in a Sh139 million embezzlement scandal.
The funds were meant for cashew farmers associated with the Nanyindwa Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (Amcos) during the 2016/17 season.
The situation came to light during a public meeting held by Minister Bashe on October 2, 2024, in Chiwale Village, Masasi District, Mtwara Region.
Mr Bashe was on a tour to assess development projects when he learned that many farmers had not received their payments, leading to the court-ordered auction of Amcos assets, including a tractor and truck.
In an effort to address the issue, the new leadership of Nanyindwa Amcos announced a plan to pay back Sh10 million each season to help reduce the outstanding debt.
Amcos chairman, Mr Anania Kamaghe, admitted that the embezzlement issue was inherited from previous management upon taking office early this year.
When pressed by the minister to identify those involved in the scandal, Kamaghe revealed that the entire board, along with the former Amcos secretary—now Councillor Mataula—and 12 other leaders were implicated. He disclosed that each leader is expected to repay Sh7.4 million to compensate the farmers.
In response to these allegations, Minister Bashe directed law enforcement to take Mataula into custody to assist with the investigation aimed at recovering the missing funds and identifying all those involved in the embezzlement.
He insisted, “All funds must be recovered within a week, and those involved must be identified,” urging councilors to oversee Amcos operations rather than exploit them.
The minister also ordered the arrest of retired village executive officer Hashimu Pahala for allegedly participating in defrauding a 30-acre farm from farmer Fatuma Namkumbo, despite her having paid Sh1.5 million and receiving a receipt.
Additionally, Mr Bashe called for investigations into further embezzlement cases within Lipumbulu Amcos, as reports indicated some farmers had not received their payments for sesame sales, while others had been paid twice.
Bashe emphasized the urgency of ensuring payments to farmers from RV Company, which had purchased peas from Nanyindwa Amcos on September 15, 2024, yet failed to make payments.
He set a deadline for the company to comply by 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, warning that failure to do so could result in the revocation of their business license.
The minister's actions underscore a commitment to addressing the grievances of local farmers and restoring accountability in agricultural management within the region. |
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/report-shows-significant-change-in-tanzania-s-startup-landscape-4783526 | # Report shows significant change in Tanzania’s startup landscape
## What you need to know:
**The National Investment Report 2023 highlights a significant change in the startup landscape, showing an increasing trend toward diversity in ownership**
Dodoma. The National Investment Report 2023 highlights a significant change in the startup landscape, showing an increasing trend toward diversity in ownership.
One of the key revelations is the decline in male-dominated startups, signalling that more women and diverse groups are gaining ground in the entrepreneurial space.
The report was launched recently along with other economic development reports, with Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa as the chief guest at the event. It was prepared under the Ministry of State in the President’s Office (Planning and Investment).
This positive trend highlights the growing involvement of women and underrepresented groups, which is beneficial for innovation and overall business resilience.
According to the report, there was a significant decrease in male-dominated startups, from 76.60 percent in 2022 to 37.65 percent in 2023.
This shift is a positive development, underscoring the increasing involvement of women and underrepresented groups in the startup ecosystem.
In Tanzania Mainland, this trend towards diversity aligns with the country's demographic makeup. The population of 59,851,347 is almost evenly split between males (49 percent) and females (51 percent).
The fact that the majority of the population is female could be a contributing factor to the growing presence of women in startups.
This shift represents progress toward a more inclusive economy, where both genders are increasingly participating in and shaping the business landscape.
The report reflects a positive development for diversity and equality in the startup ecosystem, with more women and diverse groups stepping into leadership roles.
Economic analyst Makwaya Boniface said the sharp drop in the percentage of male-owned startups indicates a transformative change in the entrepreneurial environment.
He outlined that traditionally, the startup sector has been predominantly male-driven, reflecting broader societal trends and historical barriers that have limited access and opportunities for women and other minority groups.
Mr Boniface said the decrease from 76.60 percent to 37.65 percent suggests that these traditional patterns are being disrupted, creating space for a more diverse array of entrepreneurs.
"This decline in male ownership signals a rise in the participation of women and underrepresented groups in entrepreneurship. The increased involvement of these groups is crucial for fostering a more inclusive business environment," he added.
He also noted that women and minorities bring unique perspectives and innovative ideas, which can lead to more diverse and creative solutions in the startup world.
Mr Boniface added that this inclusivity helps address long-standing disparities and promotes a more balanced representation in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Ms Halima Mohamed, who holds a master’s degree in economics and is a businesswoman, said that the move towards greater diversity in startup ownership has several advantages.
She explained that diverse ownership often leads to improved innovation, as varied experiences and viewpoints contribute to creative problem-solving.
Ms Mohamed said that research shows teams with diverse backgrounds are better at understanding and addressing the needs of a broader customer base, which can enhance business performance and adaptability.
She also noted that diverse leadership teams are more resilient and better equipped to handle the challenges of a competitive market.
**Job creation**
The report highlights the crucial role of Tanzania’s growing startup ecosystem in reducing unemployment by generating new job opportunities, fostering innovation and promoting entrepreneurship.
Startups are key to job creation, particularly in technology and digital services, providing roles for young professionals and graduates.
The report reveals a 25.26 percent increase in startups, from 673 in 2022 to 843 in 2023, driven by a rising culture of self-employment and growing investor interest.
Dar es Salaam remains the hub of startup activity, hosting 56.47 percent of the nation's startups, thanks to its infrastructure and resources.
Other cities, including Mbeya, Dodoma, Arusha, Morogoro and Mwanza, also show notable startup growth, reflecting efforts to decentralize economic opportunities.
Additionally, the ecosystem promotes innovation, diversifying the economy with advancements in fintech, agritech, healthtech and edtech sectors.
Entrepreneurship is becoming a viable career path in Tanzania, encouraged by the success of local startups.
Incubators and accelerators play a vital role in nurturing new businesses, offering resources and mentorship.
Startups also help bridge the skills gap by providing on-the-job training and professional development, equipping workers with the skills needed for modern industries. |
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They share similar symptoms and yet many people with many people don’t show symptoms at all. This is why STI testing is important.
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https://nation.africa/kenya/audio/does-it-still-make-sense-to-buy-dollars--4793642 | # Does it still make sense to buy dollars ?
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https://nation.africa/africa/historical-flashback/when-drc-was-self-sufficient-as-a-cultural-state-in-e-africa-3776194 | # When DRC was self-sufficient as a cultural state in E. Africa
Last week marked the entry of the Democratic Republic of Congo into the East African Community (EAC) as its seventh member, expanding the territory of the trade bloc from the Indian to the Atlantic Ocean – and greatly increasing the numbers of French speakers (as well as Swahili ones) in what started as a cozy club of former British colonies in 1967.
Congolese writers like Alain Mabanckou and Ghislaine Sathoud, who both now live and work in North America, are certainly far less famous than their Lingala musician counterparts like Koffi Olomide, Awilo Longomba or M’bilia Bel, whose rumba has rocked the continent since the 1970s, starting with the likes of Franco and his T.O.K. Jazz.
By 1971, the first EAC was getting into its seventies’ spiral of terminal decline, when after Idi Amin had shot into power after overthrowing President Milton Obote, Tanzania’s Dr. Julius Nyerere said he would ‘never share a table, or (even) be in the same room’ with the Ugandan military dictator and his dangerous rhumba of police state rattlesnakes like Malia Mungu.
This, in effect, became the death knell for the East African Authority, the highest body of the EAC that in past years had had the three East African leaders meet, to resolve issues of the EAC.
It was at this time that Congo’s own strongman, then known as Joseph Desiree, and sitting 3,600km directly west of Arusha in his capital of Kinshasa, decided to launch a Congolese ‘cultural and identity revolution’ that he hoped would eventually spread across the African continent.
## Military coup
Five years after his own military coup against the famed Pan-African pioneer premier Patrice Lumumba, President Joseph Mobutu was increasingly aware that he needed to give his one-party State a serious ‘pimping’ up and a little bit of ideological lipstick.
Secession of regions like Katanga from Congo were always a background threat since 1960, like a figure lurking in the shadows of a morgue. Mobutu sought some philosophy to unify the Congo. In the immediate aftermath of Independence, intellectuals and leaders across the continent had ‘blossomed’ in black thought, including in the 1960s, as the Civil Rights’ movement in the USA reached its apex under Dr. Martin Luther King and radical black awareness flourished from inspiration by men like Malcolm X.
In Kenya, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta had his national rallying cry to communal self-help, or ‘Harambee!’ Next door in Tanzania, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere had launched his all-embracing ‘Ujamaa’, for self-reliance by the individual under State socialism (in contrast to Kenya’s cold capitalism, a story for another occasion).
In Ghana, first sub-Saharan president Kwame Nkrumah’s vision of black consciousness and Pan-Africanism had spread like wildfire across the continent.
And the poet-president Leopold Senghor was preaching the proud doctrine of ‘negritude’ as the intellectual exoskeleton that would free all black wo/men in the world from white racism.
As the ruler of the third largest African nation, and almightily aware that the Congo was probably the most mineral rich country on the continent, Joseph Mobutu wanted to be the cultural Grosse Legume on the table of African leaders.
## Non-Aligned Movement
Congo would subsequently play the leading role in the Non-Aligned Movement, become the Western hemisphere’s preferred interlocutor and act as a bulwark against Communism on the continent.
Soon, the auto-didactic former army sergeant launched a campaign drawing on concepts of mass mobilisation and strong leadership to take the intellectual and cultural lead in Africa.
His movement, ‘Authenticity’, was born in 1971 just as the East African Community was beginning its long 1970s death march to Bataan.
It was an attempt to recover a sense of African identity and pride, crushed by the colonial experience, especially in the Congo (where King Leopold had reigned his colony with an iron fist, literally cutting off the arms of African labourers who didn’t fulfil the quota in their own colonised rubber tapping fields).
Congo was re-christened ‘Zaire’, and the national currency and main waterway similarly renamed: a single trademark that embraced three key concepts. The Christian names brought to the Congo by missionaries were abandoned and African names revived.
## Infamous
President Joseph Mobutu led by example, becoming the infamous Mobutu Sese Seko Kuku Ngbendu wa za Banga – or ‘the Cock that goes from hen to hen, leaving fire in its wake ...’
Roads and squares named after Belgian notables were re-baptised after key events in the struggle for independence, and the national anthem and flag were changed.
The statues of explorer Stanley, King Leopold and King Baudoin were toppled, and ground to dust (if not of history, then town). This is refreshing, especially when one drives through African capitals like Windhoek, still bearing the names of Germans (some of whom were participants in massacres like of Herer).
“Zaire was now a ‘proper African nation.’ This country must modernise,” Mobutu said in public rallies, “but it will do so in a framework of ancestral spiritual values, not by aping Western materialism.”
Authenticity was thus the realisation by the Zairean people that they must return to their origins, seek out the values of their ancestors, discover those which contribute to its development.
“It is, in short, the affirmation of mankind, in its place, as it is, with its mental and social structures,” Sese Seko said to a United Nations, already enamoured of his leopard skin cap.
Instead of ‘imported’ Western suit, men were made to wear a high – collared jacket of dubbed the abacost (from ‘a’ bas le costume’- ‘down with the jacket’) that came in shades of either dark brown or navy blue wool, different from ‘Kaunda’ suits in nearby Zambia that were Maoist.
Ties were dabbed ‘loose nooses’ and banned from this new Utopia of African culture.
As African women in many other countries wore provocative miniskirts that reflected both the disco culture and neo-feminism in the ‘decadent decade’ of the 1970s in the West, far more staid African pagnes, or vitenges were worn in the Congo, and wigs shunned in favour of ‘natural coiffure,’ decades before ‘naturalista’ became a fad/look for black women in the West.
“If he had focalised and crystallised his thought by writing it down, there were rich ideas there waiting to be developed,” critiqued Honore Ngbanda, who later became one of Mobutu’s closest aides, in an interview. “It was a fundamental philosophical notion. But unfortunately, whether it was at the level of the Party’s central committee, the government or his own collaborators, there was no one who could take this unique and African wholesome idea and give it a smart form.”
For many Congolese today, this ‘authenticity’ culture is the one thing from the long, ruinous, kleptomaniac reign of Mobutu that they appreciate, leaving them with a sense of uniqueness among other Africans and the awareness that they were not Kasaians, Bas-Congo, Shabians or Ngbandis, but citizens of a central African nation with its own very distinct identity – DRC!
So well did this cultural ‘separation’ from the white man (and his Western ways) resonate in certain oppressed spaces around the world that the legendary poetic boxer Mohammed Ali – who had dropped his own ‘slave name’ Cassius Clay (after being hounded and prosecuted for refusing to join the army and ‘go kill little yellow men in Vietnam’) – insisted on one site that his fight versus George Foreman be fought in the hot but enlightened atmosphere, African awareness ‘center’ of Kinshasa, thousands of miles away from America.
This legendary bout, a bow to Congo’s ‘black consciousness’, became immortalized as the ‘Rumble in the Jungle.’ |
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/sex-gamblers-mafia-untold-story-nanyuki-mt-kenya-safari-club-3769416 | # Sex, gamblers and Mafia: The untold story of Nanyuki’s Mt Kenya Safari Club
## What you need to know:
- On June 21, 1959, what was billed as ‘the most prestigious tourist enterprise’ — the Mt Kenya Safari Club — opened its doors.
- It’s membership was uber-exclusive. Then the FBI started investigations after learning that the Mafiosi were members.
Ray Ryan, an eccentric gambler, had stepped out of the gym and now was sitting in his luxury Mark V Lincoln Continental ready to drive home.
As the self-made dollar millionaire turned on the ignition, a massive blast that shook the entire neighbourhood in Evansville, Indiana, blew him up. The former owner of Nanyuki’s exclusive Mt Kenya Safari Club, the hideout of billionaires, was dead.
The Mafia, whom he once cavorted with, and later double-crossed, had finally caught up with him.
Ryan worked with the Italian Mafia, at least the Chicago-based underworld, also known as the Mob, and they had turned the Mt Kenya Safari Club into one of their African hideouts – at least in the 60s and 70s, when he still operated the high-class club.
Those said to have been given membership included Gerardo “Jerry” Catena, a member of the ruthless Italian mafia family whose kingpin was Vito Genovese, Tommy Eboli, who was gunned down in July 1972, and Pasquale Eboli, a drug dealer and close associate of the Genovese family. Ryan, operated within these networks of sleaze, sex and vice.
An oil millionaire, and touted as one of the richest men in the world then, Ryan, whose other business partners were film actor William Holden and Swiss financier Carl Hirschmann, had owned this piece of Africa by chance.
Previously known as Mawingo Hotel (a corruption of the name Mawingu – meaning clouds), Ryan had apparently been taken to the Nanyuki hotel to convalesce following a hunting accident that had left him with an injured eye.
There, and with a near mono-eye, he fell in love with this little paradise, teeming with wildlife and with the misty peaks of Mt Kenya visible in the background.
## Stories and histories
“Jeeesus, I love this place, I’m going to buy it,” he had quipped to his two companions, Terry Mathews and Tony Archer. And when he told his fellow billionaires Holden and Hirschmann of what he thought — he was surprised to find they harboured the same thoughts.
Mt Kenya Safari Club, now owned by Kenyan billionaire Humphrey Kariuki, has its stories and histories. Ryan bought the hotel from Jack Block, the son of Israeli entrepreneur Abraham Block, whose Block Hotels owned the New Stanley and the Norfolk in Nairobi. Jack had bought it at an auction after one of the owners, Rhoda Prud’homme left for America.
Previously married to a New York Jewish millionaire, the flamboyant Rhoda Lewisohn had arrived in Kenya to visit a girlfriend at Wanjohi Valley — the Happy Valley — where sex, drugs, and drunkenness among white settlers was the order of the day.
It was while on safari that she fell in love with a French playboy Gabriel Prud’homme, 15 years younger.
The short of the story is she went back to the US, divorced her husband, got a settlement of £20,000 a year and started looking for a place to settle with Gabriel. That is how they bought the Nanyuki property from a widow, Mrs Myra Wheeler – whose only condition was that Gabriel flies to France, have Wheeler’s husband’s body cremated and return to Nanyuki with the ashes. That is how Gabriel and Rhoda bought the property in 1938.
With no income, Gabriel had an annual allowance of £6000 from Rhoda and being that he was a Casanova, Rhoda would always fine him £200 every time she caught him in bed with another woman. Soon, Gabriel was in debt. In the early 1940s, the marriage collapsed and Rhoda returned to the US where she bought a beach property. She left the Nanyuki property to Gabriel who apparently died in 1948 with no will. That is how it was auctioned — and bought by Jack Block.
Jack was also running the tour company Ker and Downey, one of the oldest safari operators in Africa. It was here, at Jack’s office, according to legend, that Ryan offered to buy the hotel.
“Take it for £50,000,” Jack offered jokingly – at the time it was an exorbitant sum. He was known to have turned down a £26,000 offer.
“Deal,” Ray, perhaps, replied, to Jack’s surprise.
And with that, the construction of the modern day Mt Kenya Safari Club started, as the three millionaires, and their wives, supervised the renovations and extensions, pouring thousands of dollars into the project, even as the Mau Mau war continued in the vicinity. On June 21, 1959, what was billed as ‘the most prestigious tourist enterprise’ opened its doors.
“We deal with the very, very, special, we are not in the shoe business,” Ray jested to the press. But the club was only reserved for their guests. There were, however, charter members such as Sir Winston Churchill and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands. Others would be Lord Delamere, the Earl of Portsmouth, Duke of Manchester, first man in the moon Neil Armstrong, Lord Louis Mountbatten, Conrad Hilton, President Omar Bongo, the Saudi Arabian royal family – and any dollar millionaire they liked.
“Membership was so exclusive, it was said, that even the insects dressed for dinner,” one writer wrote.
But besides being an oilman, Ray was also a gambler, and his other social circles, besides some of the reigning billionaires, were hunters and playboys – those who loved fun, escapades and wild parties. Nanyuki offered more than the £50,000 that he paid to own the hotel — and the thousands of dollars he poured into it.
When the FBI learnt that some of the chieftains of the Mafia in Chicago had been given membership to the Mt Kenya Safari Club, they started investigations. The presence of the Mafia in such a high-end hotel would have surprised anyone. Ray quickly destroyed the membership records of the club and was indicted, at a Los Angeles court, for criminal contempt of court. Also indicted was his Swiss business partner, the 48-year-old Hirschmann.
## Italian mafia
The connection with the Italian mafia was through the Chicago Outfit, a gambling hit-squad that was once controlled by the legendary Al Capone, the crime boss of Chicago, in the 1920s until he was imprisoned aged 33. Although regarded as one of America’s most notorious gangsters of the 20th century, Al Capone did not last long in prison, because a combination of syphilis and gonorrhoea destroyed his brain and he was released to go and die.
It is said Johns Hopkins University Hospital refused to put him on the trials for the new penicillin drug because of his reputation.
But even after Al Capone’s death, Chicago Outfit continued to operate and Ray Ryan had friends in its circles. One of these was Marshall (Johnny Shoes) Caifano, a senior member of the Chicago Outfit who supplemented his tiny size with notoriety and extortion, according to the Chicago Tribune.
It is members of this group of kidnappers, hit-men and extortionists, who had been given membership at the Mt Kenya Safari Club. The matter had become public in 1969 when the court in California asked for the club’s documents belonging to Kenya-registered Ryan Investments Ltd and Mawingu Ltd, to get to the bottom of the Mafia connection with the club.
Ryan is said to have destroyed the documents and in July 1970, he was found guilty of “altering business records to conceal proof that he gave members of the Mafia free membership at the club”.
But that did not destroy the club’s reputation. Ryan Investment, which was being investigated, soon became Gazelle Holdings Ltd. It appears that Ryan sold his interests to himself. By 1974, the club’s overseas membership was 300 millionaires, who were paying $1000 as entry fee per visit and $37 a day.
But it is Ryan’s death that shocked everyone. The story was that while playing poker with Greek millionaire Nick Dandolos at a Las Vegas casino, some of the Mafiosi alleged that he cheated and that is why Dandolos lost a $550,000 fortune. The Mafia then told Dandolos that he was duped, and Ryan agreed to pay $25,000 to Dandolos, and the Mafia started to extort and blackmail him.
That might explain why he always had a bodyguard — Fred — even in Nanyuki.
And that is how Caifano came into the picture in 1964 — by trying to extort Ryan some $60,000 a year as protection fee. Ryan asked his friend, John Drew, whether he should pay. He was told to pay.
However, incensed after meeting with Caifano, Ryan, in a risky move, informed the police. He would later testify against the Italian-American extortionist, and his friend Charles Delmonico, and had Caifano sent to jail until 1970. Aware that Caifano would revenge, now that he was free, Ryan offered to pay him $1 million as compensation. How much protection money he paid is not known.
## Killing of Ryan
It was alleged in a separate case that Caifano told another Mafia underworld leader Joey Lombardo: "Let's take the million and kill him anyway." It is thought that it was Lombardo who organised the killing of Ryan after he stopped making the payoffs demanded by Caifano.
Tired of Nanyuki and the Mafia, and with age slowing him down, Ryan sold his stake to his friend, the arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi. On October 18, 1977, three months later, Ryan was assassinated.
Khashoggi was in a class of his own: His entourage, flying in choppers and small planes would have blondes in tow, Egyptian belly dancers, an orchestra, a masseur, a retinue of girlfriends, some of them 17-year-olds, and Korean bodyguards. They would occupy all the cottages – while the spillovers would be taken to his other hideout, the Ol Pejeta.
Ray’s other partner, Holden, would later die a lonely death at his luxury Santa Monica flat in California where he had slid and hit a bedside table. His body was discovered after four days.
Post Script: On July 19, 2008, years after Khashoggi had sold the Safari Club, he one day arrived in New York handcuffed like a criminal. The end had started, and on June 6 2017, the man who was later eulogised by The Independent as “the ‘whoremonger’ whose arms deals funded a playboy life of decadence and ‘pleasure wives’ died.
It was as if the club was a cursed investment.
*[email protected] @johnkamau1* |
https://nation.africa/africa/historical-flashback/on-land-mugabe-walked-path-other-african-leaders-would-not-3501926 | # On land, Mugabe walked path other African leaders would not
## What you need to know:
- Mugabe had come to power with a promise to 160,000 black families that they would be resettled on white-owned soil within three years.
While the first phase was financed by the UK, it became apparent that London was not willing to finance the second phase of settlement.
After ten years, he snapped – and started distributing land in an awkward way. He changed the law to allow for compulsory acquisition without compensation.
For that, Zimbabwe was hit with economic sanctions in the hope that the economy would collapse and Mr Mugabe would be deposed.
Forget what you may have read in Western press about the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. Forget the propaganda and Western hate. Forgive the excesses of his rule – human rights abuse and extremes that could run from Cairo to Timbuktu. But on land policy, Mugabe was right. Yet he was vilified for that.
Had he done nothing on the white-owned farms and left them intact, he would be ranked by Western media alongside Nelson Mandela.
Mandela failed to address the land inequity in South Africa, even when goodwill was on his side. Mugabe decided to give it a shot.
## Mayhem
In his lifetime, especially at the tail-end of his rule, Mugabe was the most maligned president in Africa for doing what was right, on land, for his people.
Before Mugabe is buried as a hero, it is better to put some record straight lest it’s forgotten.
The row between Mugabe and Western countries was not about democracy. Africa, before and after 2000, was still the playground of various dictators who rigged elections, curtailed freedoms and vanquished opponents. Yet they never got sanctions.
We have had a galaxy of those dictators and they all had Western support. We can start with Daniel arap Moi, Laurent Kabila, Kamuzu Banda, Mengistu Haile Mariam, Mobutu Sese Seko, Jean Bedel Bokassa, Idi Amin Dada, Siad Barre, Marcius Nguema and of late Yoweri Museveni and Meles Zenawi. An endless trough of tin-gods maintained through the connivance of Western democracies.
It is important to note that as long as Western interests were not at stake, Mugabe would have got away with any mayhem.
It is only by understanding the land inequity in Zimbabwe that we could start appreciating why the land redistribution, however awkward, was the right thing to do.
Mugabe had inherited a nation with 98 per cent blacks and 0.8 per cent whites. The balance rest Asians and others. It is when you look at these numbers and look at the land distribution patterns that you realise how Zimbabwe, or rather Mugabe, had inherited a political headache.
By 2002, when Mugabe decided to carry out a comprehensive land redistribution – or rather to right the colonial wrongs – some one million black families occupied 16.3 million hectares of land. If you flip the coin to the other side, you find that 4,000 – yes, 4,000 – white families occupied 11.2 million hectares. Those are not numbers you will find in the Western press.
## Resettlement
In essence, Mugabe was supposed to stay put in State House, be a good lapdog, and allow 50 per cent of the country’s land to be occupied by a minority group that comprised less than one per cent of the population.
To make the matters worse, the blacks during the colonial days, and Ian Smith’s rule, had been pushed to occupy unproductive soils and records indeed indicated that 70 per cent of the black Zimbabwean population was struggling to survive on these lands.
Land redistribution was one of the issues that had emerged during the Lancaster talks on Zimbabwe from the days when Bishop Abel Muzorewa, then leading Patriotic Front, which consisted of Mugabe’s ZANU and Joshua Nkomo’s ZAPU, decided to sign a pact dated December 21, 1979.
Actually, the first three-month conference chaired by Lord Carrington almost came a cropper after Mr Mugabe refused to sign as long as land reforms and resettlement of the landless was not addressed. It is now known that when Lord Carrington presented his first draft constitution, it had no reference to the land question.
Both Mugabe and Nkomo questioned the maintenance of the status quo for 10 years and posed a question that had no answer: If the war was about land, where is the land?
**40 MEETINGS**
Mr Mugabe was then pressured by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Lord Carrington and after 40 meetings, he signed an agreement skewed in favour of whites together with Bishop Muzorewa and Mr Nkomo. In this skewed agreement, the UK government (and partly the US) agreed to finance the buying of the white-owned farms on a willing-buyer, willing-seller basis. Again, less than 3 per cent of the population was to retain 20 per cent of the seats in Parliament.
After he swept to power, Mugabe became the darling of Western democracies. He had white ministers in his Cabinet and the icing on the cake came in 1994, during the premiership of John Major, when Mugabe was bestowed with an honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath by the Queen. That entitled him to use the letters KCB, but not to use the title “Sir”.
There was a string of honorary LLD degrees from the University of Massachusetts (1986), University of Edinburgh (1994), and Michigan State University (1990). These were revoked after Mugabe stopped playing ball with the white farmers.
At the Lancaster Conference, white farmers were given up to 1990 to develop their land or hand it over to the government. All those farmers who owned land that abutted communal lands were asked to dispose of it. It was written very clearly that, after 1990, the government had a right to nationalise all lands that had not been disposed of or developed.
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But things went wrong shortly after independence. Mugabe had come to power with a promise to 160,000 black families that they would be resettled on white-owned soil within three years.
While the first phase was financed by the UK, it became apparent that London was not willing to finance the second phase of settlement. Within the first phase, only 8.5 million acres was given to 72,000 black families. While this was paid for by the UK government with £44m in aid, no other money was given to Mugabe. He waited for the balance of the promised £77 million as the population grew and pressure increased. After ten years, he snapped – and started distributing land in an awkward way. He changed the law to allow for compulsory acquisition without compensation.
Before that, any time President Mugabe raised the issue of land and quoted the Lancaster promise, the white farmers, who were not willing to give away their land, and British bureaucrats, would cry foul. The farmers continued to dominate the productive Highveld with cheap labour and with no interest in vacating. They had London’s support.
Then a series of land seizures started as the government began to move 500,000 families on to more than 3,000 expropriated farms. This was reported as land invasion as the government tried to rectify, albeit noisily, a colonial land policy where 1 per cent of the population owned over 70 per cent of the best arable land.
## Blockade
For that, Zimbabwe was hit with economic sanctions in the hope that the economy would collapse and Mr Mugabe would be deposed. That never worked.
If you read the Western press, which was backing the late Morgan Tsvangirai of the Movement for Democratic Change, you would have thought that Mugabe was on his way out. But with a clear land policy, he triumphed in polls amid accusations that he was clinging to power. Tsavingirai could not even win a parliamentary seat when he tried to unseat Mugabe.
But the land reform was also abused by Mugabe and his cronies and – as happened in Kenya – they took some of the choice land.
Zimbabwe went through an economic blockade by Western nations and this saw inflation hit an all-time high in a bid to kick-start internal rebellion to oust Mugabe.
The economic blockade on Zimbabwe was not because Mugabe had done what other dictators had never done. His only problem was raising his voice in regard to land – and living to the guerrilla war promise.
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*This article was first published on September 7, 2019* |
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Kitengela residents face acute water shortage as cartels make millions Currently, a 20-litre jerrycan of fresh water sells for between Sh30 and Sh50.
Five to face charges as search continues for missing Kajiado title deeds The safe box had been taken by police from Paran Resort in Kimana where the group ranch has an office.
PREMIUM Mystery midnight call in UoN student's murder A haunting midnight call led Ms Kwamboka into the shadows, from which she never returned.
Revealed: Nairobi disaster management ‘a ticking time bomb’ Damning report shows that 26 out of 31 fire engines and water tankers are grounded, among other shortcomings.
Secret park? Lobby sues Sakaja over closure of Uhuru Park The group is calling for an order mandating the unconditional opening of Uhuru Park and Central Park
Why Kenya's Masai giraffe is facing extinction At least 20 giraffes have died in the past year after being trapped by these fences.
Kenha to spend Sh42 million to beautify Mombasa Road The authority says beautification of the 31 kilometre stretch from Athi River to Westlands will be done by two contractors.
PREMIUM How lost phone exposed child pornography at Kiambu daycare Teresia Wambui has been running Apple Daycare for three years.
15 children among 21 deaths recorded in Nairobi fires in two months The county also recorded 130 fire incidents between August 3 and September 21.
Duale threatens to close 145 factories for dumping waste into Nairobi River Environment CS Duale says firms found dumping effluent into Nairobi River will have their licenses revoked and closed.
Kajiado County resists petitioners’ push to evade land rates Activist Shadrack Wambui and a local NGO, Sheria Mtaani, seek to stop the implementation of sections of Kajiado County Finance Act.
Waititu freed after a night in custody Defence lawyers teaming up with Azimio luminaries Martha Karua and Eugene Wamalwa argued that the charge was defective. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/coast | Kwale, once sleepy a town, lights up ahead of Mashujaa Day Interior ministry has expressed confidence in the county’s readiness to host the national event.
Mackenzie has 'crippled me', says man who lost six kins in Shakahola He lost his wife, two sons, a daughter-in-law and two grandsons in the tragic events.
Kwale, once sleepy a town, lights up ahead of Mashujaa Day Interior ministry has expressed confidence in the county’s readiness to host the national event.
Lamu Governor Issa Timamy names James Gichu as his new deputy County Executive Committee Member nominated as Lamu's new deputy governor.
PREMIUM Revealed: The Shakahola grave matter Detectives lay bare the tactics Mackenzie and his accomplices used to cover up Shakahola killings.
Autopsy reveals brutality of Tana River clashes Family members cry foul over how their relatives were brutally killed and their bodies severely deformed.
Blogger gang rape: Mombasa minister granted Sh1m anticipatory bond He awaits DPP decision on DCI application to charge him.
PREMIUM Revealed: The full diet of ‘Man-Eaters of Tsavo’ The Tsavo lions, known for their unusual predation on humans, have fascinated public imagination for over a century.
PREMIUM Why Tsavorite miners and trader are at war with Joho The miners and dealers feel that the classification could stifle the artisanal and small-scale mining sector.
PREMIUM Exposed: Kenya’s underworld of gemstone smuggling where foreigners call shots Foreign nationals, some only holding tourist visas, have infiltrated the gemstone market.
Tana River Sub-Counties declared dangerous National Police Service sends stern warning to people in possession of arms in the affected areas.
Mombasa church sued for alleged land grabbing Company wants the court to issue an order directing the church to vacate the land.
PREMIUM How search for a stolen goat led to killings of two people Ms Kadzo Mwalimu, 32, was allegedly hacked to death by the herders who raided her homestead in Milore village.
Blogger gang-rape: Ingonga holds Mombasa minister’s fate Four people have already been charged with abduction, gang-raping, and assaulting the blogger.
Give up your guns or we’ll come for them, locals told A multi-agency team will conduct the operation, targeting violence-prone areas.
Taita Taveta on the spot over Sh700m in unremitted statutory deductions This has affected the workers' morale and their financial stability, as many are unable to access their pension benefits. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/mountain | Court orders reinspection of Hillside Endarasha Academy The owners and the Ministry of Education are accused of hurriedly reopening the school after a fire that killed 21 boys.
Court orders reinspection of Hillside Endarasha Academy The owners and the Ministry of Education are accused of hurriedly reopening the school after a fire that killed 21 boys.
Don’t touch Gachagua, Kirinyaga residents tell senators Tension as pro-Gachagua demonstrators disrupt traffic flow on Kutus-Sagana road.
PREMIUM Kin shocked as 'dead man' returns days after burial, police start probe “I am shocked to find that my family buried me,” said Mwenda in dismay.
Agony of Meru family stuck with wrong body they buried On Sunday, as Mwenda was packaging miraa, someone informed him that he had been ‘buried’ back at home.
PREMIUM Revealed: Crucial data stolen during theft of birth certificate booklets in Kitui Detectives investigating the matter Tuesday told the Nation that they are pursuing the possibility of collusion among staff.
Missing Kirinyaga woman found dead in boyfriend's home The lifeless body of Sella Wangithi, 25, was found dumped at her boyfriend's compound.
PREMIUM A Sh5,000 mistake: Man jailed for 30 years over bhang parcel The case revolved around Mwangi’s greed and lust for easy money.
Court allows DPP to withdraw charges in Sh293m graft case The court ruled that DPP's withdrawal of graft charges against nine individuals linked to a Sh292.7m water project in Kitui was justified in the public interest.
PREMIUM Court extends orders suspending impeachment of Mwangaza Parties to appear in court on October 15.
PREMIUM Sh66m Kicotec corruption haunts five Ngilu aides EACC told Senate that Ngilu’s son's company got multimillion shillings contract to supply machines and train garment manufacturing operators.
PREMIUM John Thuku: Mystery man killed in June 25 protests Body of the unidentified man has been laying at Nyeri County Referral Hospital mortuary for the last two months.
PREMIUM Kibwezi, the constituency with reputation for voting in defiant MPs Mwengi Mutuse, the lawmaker who nailed Gachagua on the cross, seems to be following his predecessors’ playbook.
Youth accused of looting MP’s supermarket during protests acquitted The prosecution could not prefer any charges against them due to lack of sufficient evidence. The trio now plans to sue the State.
PREMIUM Not an inch of tarmac on Nanyuki-Rumuruti 3 years after launch The protesters barricaded the road for almost two hours on Monday.
Gachagua impeachment: Heavy security in Karatina amid fears of protests There fears of anti-government and pro-DP protests in Gachagua's backyard. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/lake-region | Bound by calamity: The untold story of love, compassion in Nyando Whenever Nyando floods, big-hearted Musa Oredo hosts displaced neighbours in his one-and-a-half-acre farm.
Bound by calamity: The untold story of love, compassion in Nyando Whenever Nyando floods, big-hearted Musa Oredo hosts displaced neighbours in his one-and-a-half-acre farm.
Displaced and forgotten: the plight of Kisumu families Thousands of people in Nyakach sub-County were displaced when the waters of Lake Victoria invaded their homes in April.
PREMIUM Police hunt for Kitale parents who dumped baby born without limbs The baby girl, believed to have been born a few days ago, was found by residents who were passing by the dumpsite.
Revealed: Cause of death of teen who went viral during protests The puzzling death of teenage student who became a sensation during the youth-led anti-Finance Bill demos.
Puzzle of headless body found in Kakamega maize plantation Headless body of a woman was found by a neighbour who was weeding her farm.
PREMIUM Homa Bay, where the dead rest in trash The dead in Homa Bay town rest in garbage as local public cemetery turns into a dumpsite.
10-month-old baby who was stolen in Nakuru rescued in Kitale Police arrest 21-year-old woman with a baby that had been reported missing by the parents.
One dead, scores injured in fight over fishing zone in Lake Victoria Several regions in Homa Bay County have witnessed bloody clashes that have claimed lives and left many people injured.
PREMIUM How 8,000 teachers lost their company savings For 10 years now, the founding Gumico Company members have been seeking justice.
Fishermen ‘cartels’ ruling the trade in Lake Victoria, says KFS A group is reported to be collecting money and offering “protection” to whoever engaged in illegal business.
Alarm over rising violence in scramble for Ikolomani gold mines Wrangles that erupted in June, this year, have persisted.
PREMIUM Who is killing this family? Mother, two daughters latest victims The Moturi family were still coming to terms with the earlier murder of three relatives when three more were killed.
Trans Nzoia's health sector crisis in unending staff strikes A looming nurses' strike will paralyse an already struggling sector as patients bear the brunt.
Protect me from AFC loan nightmare, farmer tells court Mr Francis Luseno Ashono wants the High Court in Kitale to quash excessive interest.
PREMIUM Couple killed in a suspected arson attack Joseph Onunga, 70, and his wife Judith Mucha, 50, were burnt beyond recognition. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/rift-valley | Man sentenced to probation for killing wife in domestic dispute Judge says the circumstances of the case warrant a non-custodial sentence.
Man sentenced to probation for killing wife in domestic dispute Judge says the circumstances of the case warrant a non-custodial sentence.
One dead, six luxury cars damaged after vehicle haulier overturns in Mai Mahiu The damaged vehicles included four Mercedes Benzes and two Toyota Land Cruisers.
PREMIUM Mother’s final call to MKU student before her murder in Nakuru Vivian Kajaya's lifeless body was discovered 171km away in a maize plantation.
Mandago's Sh1bn scholarship scandal trial to continue The funds were meant to benefit students studying in Finland and Canada.
PREMIUM Governor Mutai opens up on ‘wild’ sex claims, to take legal action He was accused of forcing a woman to have unprotected sex.
PREMIUM How man’s plan to enjoy Glen Washington’s show ended in tears, blood It later emerged that Ngugi had been shot by an armed police officer.
Tenwek Hospital breaks ground on new Sh4.5bn heart surgeries centre The new facility will treat over 2,000 patients a year, up from the 250 it manages currently.
PREMIUM 'Alcohol cost me a teaching job and ruined my family' “I thought it was just a little as they said, but I gradually graduated into an alcoholic.”
Did police bungle probe into Narok trader’s murder? The body of Hillary Ololdapash was found on Muslim Graveyard Road in Narok town on September 20.
PREMIUM Slain Mt Kenya University student ‘struggled with her killers’ Her identification card shows she hails from Ainamoi in Nandi County.
PREMIUM ‘I framed my husband for defilement to teach him a lesson’ The 35-year-old boda boda rider was arraigned on September 26 and denied the charges.
PREMIUM Governor Mutai survives: How it went down at Senate Lawyer told Senate to terminate proceedings for failure by MCAS to meet threshold.
PREMIUM Who wanted this Nakuru man dead? Mathew Letyo was dragged out of his house by four people believed to be police officers.
Mutai trial: The tough exam for senators The threshold question, and legality of impeachment process to determine fate of besieged Kericho governor.
PREMIUM In Trans Mara, mega projects follow President Ruto Among the developments the Head of State's private home has brought to the people of Trans Mara is a Sh600 million water project. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/northern | Mandera: Four injured in suspected al-Shabaab attack The incident occurred while the group was working on a power line between Elwak and Wargadud.
PREMIUM Journey through Lokitaung, Jomo Kenyatta’s detention camp town Residents call for restoration of detention camp where the Kapenguria six were held.
PREMIUM Puzzle of man police say hanged himself in cells using inner pants’ string Pokot Central Police Commandant Nelson Omwenga claimed Isaac Oudo committed suicide but irate locals blame the officers.
PREMIUM Shock of county education boss who doesn’t understand English During plea-taking in a corruption case, a former West Pokot chief officer asked the court to read charges against him in Swahili.
PREMIUM Lobbying for jobs in Ruto administration scuttles Turkana festival Tobongú Lore was originally scheduled for August 27-30, before being pushed to September 24-27, which was once again postponed indefinitely.
Sh296m bursary heist: Ex-West Pokot County government officials charged The four suspects served under the regime of former governor John Lonyangapuo.
Mandera: Four injured in suspected al-Shabaab attack The incident occurred while the group was working on a power line between Elwak and Wargadud.
PREMIUM Alarm as Lake Turkana swells to dangerous levels Residents now fear churches, schools and Kalokol town could soon be submerged.
The green revolution in Samburu: Pastoralists embrace vegetable farming Crop farming is a new concept for the pastoralists, who have traditionally relied on livestock as their economic mainstay.
Wajir MCA Yussuf Ahmed missing He was abducted on Enterprise Road, Nairobi, by unknown persons in a black Toyota Prado.
PREMIUM Crisis in Mandera schools: Secondary education in limbo Mandera has at least 67 public secondary schools with a population of 23,000 students.
Turkana health authorities on high alert over Mpox Health authorities in Turkana County issues an alert over a possible Mpox outbreak.
PREMIUM Driver: How I drove bus in hail of bullets in Moyale attack Erick Mutua,40, was behind the wheel when the bus came under fire.
Nomadic chief: My office is where the herders are Locals often missed out on essential registrations, including cash transfers and civil documentation, due to their nomadic lifestyle.
PREMIUM Why a village in Baragoi has been abandoned for over 10 years Residents say they are willing to return to their homes with government support.
PREMIUM How hero driver saved lives amid hail of bullets in Moyale bus attack The attackers fired at the bus carrying 50 passengers and the Land Cruiser, but the drivers managed to escape. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/business/companies | US bank JPMorgan Chase to establish presence in Kenya CBK says it will not undertake banking business.
PREMIUM Pressure on mills as cane delivery hits 10-year high The 44 percent increase in production signals better prices for sugar and reduced reliance on costlier imports.
Data handling firms face auditing amid complaints Office of the Data Protection Commissioner seeking a consultant to establish compliance levels of several entities.
Bird strikes: KQ spends Sh8bn on plane repairs in 4 years KQ Chief Executive Alan Kilavuka says bird strikes are on the rise, straining the company's finances as it struggles to stay afloat
New M-Pesa feature lets you set up a standing pay order M-Pesa Ratiba will allow customers worry-free digital payments of bills and transactions.
NGO wades into Starlink entry, wants Safaricom claims probed Kituo Cha Sheria says Safaricom's claims are unsubstantiated.
PREMIUM Why top firms are ditching bottled water for tap water Turning on the taps reduces the cost of buying bottled water and distribution, the use of plastic, and the carbon emissions.
PREMIUM KQ risks refund pressure over flight delays, cancellations Delays and cancellations were caused by an unscheduled engine overhaul and unforeseen supply chain constraints.
Regional watchdog to Uber: adjust customer contracts to local laws Uber compels the parties to its service to resolve disputes under Dutch laws.
Kenya Airways Sh120b debt for planes From 2017, KQ serviced a restructured debt until early 2020 when it faced financial constraints due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
NCBA’s autosweep feature to recover unpaid loans from linked accounts NCBA's autosweep feature signals a drive by the bank to curb defaults and late payments.
KLB eyes regional markets for Kiswahili books In July 2022, Uganda’s Parliament adopted Kiswahili as an official language.
How Starlink plans to bring internet, mobile services to your phone Direct to Cell satellites will initially be launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and then on Starship.
Bolt takes after Uber, raises ride charges after pressure from drivers Bolt announced it had increased base fares across all categories by 10 percent.
PREMIUM Mombasa Cement vs Ramji brothers: Story behind epic land feud Since 2010, the firm has been locked in a bitter legal row with the Ramji brothers.
PREMIUM Why Safaricom wants tight controls for Musk’s Starlink in Kenya The telco asked the CA to re-evaluate its decision to grant independent licences to Satellite service providers.
Higher revenues, strong shilling lift Serena hotels operator back into profitability The rebound was supported by higher revenues in the period.
Uber raises ride charges after pressure from drivers Drivers had resorted to setting their own rates in recent weeks.
Gerald Warui steps down as Equity Bank MD His departure follows the departure of another long-serving executive, Ms Mary Wamae.
New Sony Sugar MD plots to crush lawyers eyeing to con miller Auditor General says ongoing litigations risk costing the company a possible settlement amount of over Sh2 billion.
End of an era as Mobius shuts down after 13-year drive Move comes amid piling debts and a multi-million shilling tax dispute with KRA.
Video game developers woo investors with pitches at Microsoft camp Africa's video games industry is expected to reach $1 billion (Sh129.93 billion) in revenue for the first time this year.
PREMIUM JKIA mischief: Uhuru’s troubles haunt Ruto JKIA takeover by KQ had been initiated by President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Cabinet and communicated to KAA on May 29, 2018.
Mauritius fund pays Sh728m for Credit Bank stake Bank says the funding helped lift it from a regulatory capital breach.
Uganda's dairy processor secures $35m for regional expansion The financing comes from the International Finance Corporation and the Dutch development bank FMO.
Court orders liquidation of Blueshield Insurance Judge agrees with sector regulator spelling death knell for the troubled insurer.
BAT offers farmers Sh200 per kilo to stem mass exit The fall in number of farmers has coincided with drop in the amount of tobacco supplied.
Safaricom first regional company to surpass billion-dollar earnings Safaricom net profit for the full year to March rose 1.2 percent to Sh62.99 billion.
KQ accuses DRC of harassment over detained staff Officers from Congo's military intelligence detained the pair on April 19 over customs documentation related to valuable cargo.
Stanbic bags lucrative Devki banking business Devki Group has been with KCB Kenya over the last 40 years. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/business/finance-and-markets | Digital payment firms shed 1.5 million users on higher taxes, controls Several changes in the mobile money sector, including increase of excise duty, made transactions more expensive for users.
Kenyan shilling stable versus dollar, LSEG data shows On Monday morning the shilling traded at 128.50/129.50 against the dollar, the same as Friday's closing rate.
CBK cuts this year’s growth forecast to 5.1pc The Kenyan economy experienced a GDP growth of only 4.6% in Q2, the slowest pace since the pandemic.
Maize farmers turn to hay as hope of better prices dims The government has ruled out increasing the offered price of Sh4,000 per 90kg bag of maize.
How Kuscco top bosses siphoned Sh580m annually CS Chelugui said has disbanded the union's entire board over questionable financial dealings.
KRA collected a paltry Sh354m in taxes from Covid-19 billionaires Taxes realised from 851 importers who supplied 431,614 COVID-19-related items to Kemsa between March 2020 and July 2020.
State House is top beneficiary of Sh70bn budget Presidency received Sh5.86 billion or 56.5 percent of the total budget of Sh9.84 billion.
Ruto’s borrowing rises to Sh62.1 million an hour Report details that state borrowed Sh1.5 billion a day in new loans.
PREMIUM The burden of ‘budgeted graft’ on Kenyan taxpayers Watchdog reports continue to lay bare the wanton wastage and brazen looting that is enriching a few elites and burdening a majority with punitive taxes.
The West pledges help for Kenya after being listed as conduit for dirty cash Kenya was last Friday placed among 23 countries in a list of shame known as the ‘grey list’.
Shilling falls to new low of Sh160 to the dollar Currency dealers say dollar demand from the energy and manufacturing sectors has put pressure on the shilling over the past week.
Vicious fight erupts over Sh800m at Ecobank Kiwipay (K) Ltd locked in a court battle with four foreign firms.
PREMIUM Kenya’s Eurobonds cross Sh1trn mark Kenya has six outstanding international sovereign bond issuances with maturities spread between 2024 and 2048.
PREMIUM Coming soon: Better dollar rates for firms The introduction of the electronic platform is part of reforms that the CBK has been rolling out to improve the functioning of the forex market.
PREMIUM New Bill sets out to protect borrowers and guarantors Bill provides for full disclosure of information by a lender to a potential borrower and guarantor before giving the loan.
PREMIUM Free fall? Shilling breaches 150 mark against the dollar In comparison to other regional currencies, the shilling loss against the dollar this year stands out.
Rubis bags second Sh1.8bn KPLC fuel contract The project will be funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
How Israel-Hamas war will hit Kenya The war between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas is set to hit Kenya with fresh economic pain.
Middle East conflict lifts NSE gold prices to new high The price of gold exchange-traded funds at NSE has jumped to a new historical high of Sh2,840.
Revealed: Mandate of KRA revenue assistant Tax authority outlines key roles of Revenue Service Assistants.
Shilling likely to tumble further Low foreign exchange inflows and high global interest rates could see the shilling continue to lose ground.
Treasury needs additional Sh140bn to pay salaries President Ruto has repeatedly said he will not borrow to finance recurrent expenses.
PREMIUM The waning shilling For the second year running, the shilling has shed nearly 30 per cent of its value against the US dollar since the start of 2022.
Kenyans to go through banks for forex over $100,000 — CBK Central Bank of Kenya data shows shilling exchanged at an average of 146.49 units to the dollar on Wednesday.
Kenya’s Sh2,800 per second betting market rivals NSE Kenyans staked a record Sh88.5 billion through online bets in the full year to June 2023.
Why you should not hold breath on new NSE listing Mechanisms laying ground for sale of 10 State entities take longer than expected.
PREMIUM Listings drought at NSE: What ails Kenya’s capital markets? Companies seeking to raise funds have found alternative avenues to the capital markets, starving the NSE.
Interbank lending rate now surges to 8-year record The 14.84 per cent on July 27, 2023, is the highest since October 7, 2015.
Financial firm Mogo Kenya hits 100,000 customer milestone Company reaffirms commitment to providing flexible loan products for cars and motorbikes. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/business/seeds-of-gold | PREMIUM New cane variety to improve sugar production The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization has identified 27 new cane varieties.
PREMIUM Where predators fight farm pests Natural pest control methods could lead to healthier crops and, ultimately, healthier people.
Control of pests, diseases in a passion fruit orchard For sustainable fruit production, effective pest and disease management is essential.
PREMIUM How youth group's successful venture combines bees and sunflowers County government authorities say such ventures can help eliminate poverty and create wealth.
PREMIUM Inside the banana value chain that changed fortunes in Vihiga villages Enterprise made up of 36 members improving the economic health of the region.
Passion fruits: A guide to maximising growth and returns Effective management practices are crucial for ensuring healthy vines and abundant fruit production.
Ask the expert: Why goats produce bloody droppings Different diseases and conditions present in varied signs and symptoms.
PREMIUM How Juncao grass changed fortunes of journalist turned dairy farmer Sammy Kariuki abandoned journalism in favour of diary farming more than two decades ago.
PREMIUM Why soil health is key to good yields Soil biodiversity contributes to nutrient cycling, water regulation, carbon sequestration and pests and disease suppression.
PREMIUM How to avoid breeding males with faulty testicles Goats with small bodies, long horns and goatees... are the product of inbreeding.
Call to arms as rodents ‘from Asia’ ravage rice farms in Mwea Deep in Mwea villages are tales of agony as rice farmers battle rodents.
Why dragon fruit is Kenya’s next gold Dragon fruits grow best in well-draining soils high in organic matter, but they also do well in pots in cool climates.
PREMIUM The reasons for abortions in cattle It could be due to physical injury or the foetus being incompatible with the mother and the uterus rejects it.
Land preparation for passion fruit farming Proper spacing is crucial as it allows sufficient air circulation and light penetration, promoting healthy growth.
Where to get yellow, purple, white carrot seeds Carrots do well in areas with altitude greater than 500 metres above sea level.
PREMIUM Nairobian takes farming a notch higher to rooftops Jane Changawa neither owns a house nor land in Nairobi but is a supplier of fresh vegetables to locals.
PREMIUM This is what nduma has done for me As families in Kisii began planting eucalyptus trees on their farms, James Nyagwoka saw and opportunity in arrowroots.
What to expect at Nairobi Trade Fair It strongly advocates sustainability, in line with its theme of promoting climate-smart agriculture.
Hardening off of passion seedlings This ensures the grafted seedlings develop tolerance to sunlight, wind and reduced water availability.
The A to Z of catfish farming, using ash as fertiliser When stocking, source for quality fingerlings.
PREMIUM Farmer milks profits from dairy goat herd Selling the surplus to neighbours was challenging as they were used to cow milk.
PREMIUM He said no to computing and ventured into mixed farming Deep down, Abach knew white-collar jobs were not for him.
PREMIUM New mills to boost rice production in Siaya and Kisumu More than 10,000 acres would be put under rice after the launch of the mill.
PREMIUM CS Karanja’s grand plans for agriculture I want to ensure food and nutrition security for Kenyans and to make agriculture competitive.
PREMIUM When a doctor is presented with a cocktail of cases Many medicines can be used across species, but there are some diseases and animals that require specific medicines, procedures and equipment.
PREMIUM Village saving groups drive food security in dry Laikipia Village Savings and Loan Associations or VSLAs are aiding the fight against hunger in parts of semi-arid northern Kenya as members embrace cassava and other “orphaned” crops. In Laikipia County,...
PREMIUM From Wall Street to Dorper sheep farming in Kenya The move was more than a change of career. It marked a commitment to modern agriculture.
PREMIUM Homa Bay maize farmer tastes sweet profit in honey Oyugi saw a gap in Homa Bay, as most of the honey that residents buy in supermarkets is from other regions.
PREMIUM City youth make cash from mixed farming H-Town rears goats and rabbits, and plants vegetables in conical gardens. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/business/enterprise | Paulina Mokhothu: Creating fashion with cultural significance A leather rug represents more than just a floor covering; it embodies the durability and authenticity she incorporates into her creations.
PREMIUM Shah: I smelled the coffee and launched Barista and Co Chirag Shah's original idea was to roast and sell Kenyan coffee and roasted coffee beans to other restaurants and hotels, today he runs a café.
Firm's bid to address complexities of cross-border relocation The company currently employs around 60 permanent staff in Kenya and 20 in Uganda.
Sip the tropics: Kenya's fruitful revolution in winemaking Cecanni produces between 45 and 50 bottles of wine per cycle, depending on the type of fruit and seasonal availability.
PREMIUM How a 7-year-old turned CBC schoolwork into a juicy business Kerama Juices is now sold in Nakuru in over 40 flavours, a significant jump from the initial banana-avocado smoothie.
PREMIUM From hardware store to paint manufacturer: A journey of opportunity and resilience Company that started 27 years ago with one employee currently has a workforce of 100 people.
AI-powered system for SMEs and rentals Frustrated by the lack of transparency and efficiency in bill payments and financial reporting on his apartment in Kenya, Ogaye created a tech-driven solution.
How firm is using technology to automate HR processes People need to start thinking about digital transformation as a tool to transform their organisations.
Smart greenhouses a boost to smallholder farming Award-winning project uses advanced climate control technology to protect crops from extreme weather and pests.
'How I grew my beauty business from a modest mobile service' Nakuru-based nail technician says he always wanted to start my own business and do something unique.
Brewing change: business banks on specialty teas Sheena Patel’s venture, Stir Me, is doing its bit to transform how Kenyans experience their beloved brew.
Platform enables creatives in Africa to reach a global audience Nerdsoko was designed to enhance the visibility and accessibility of Kenya’s creative talents.
PREMIUM The making of award-winning tech company From being the sole employee, Peak and Dale founder now works with a staff of 46 skilled employees.
Firm seeks to bridge insurance penetration gap The average rate of insurance penetration in the country is less than three per cent.
City hospital that targets disabled expectant women Savannah Hospital conducts free online consultations and provide gynecological care at subsidised rates.
Firm rides the clean energy space Dorothy Otieno has been contributing to safe and affordable cooking since 2016.
Retired teacher tastes goodness of palm oil Victor Otieno decided to start processing the crude oil in 2022 after receiving training.
Agriculture dominates AI use cases in Kenya – report Machine learning is being used to provide farmers with data-driven advice to help them optimise productivity.
Duo develops digital tool to help teachers set CBC exams On Darasa app, students can access content categorised in topics and sub-topics.
Joy Richu: Trailblazing designer for top global brands Through her art, Joy Richu has collaborated with notable brands such as Coca-Cola.
AirSafi: University students’ solution to air pollution Innovation leverages on dense network of sensors to capture air quality data.
Adumu Stoves: Spearheading clean cooking revolution The biodiesel-powered system is affordable, environmentally friendly and will make clean cooking the norm in Africa.
Helping small businesses access finance Hennessy-Barret describes his neobank venture as having the best problem any business can dream of- more customers than shillings to lend.
Cafe that serves professionals by day and revellers by night There is a growing trend in the hospitality industry whereby cafes set up shop near clubs and nightlife venues.
Sidian Bank Bancassurance honoured at Think Business Insurance Awards 2024 The lender also achieved the second runner-up position in the overall category of Best Bancassurance Intermediary.
Eco-furniture solution from plastic waste TwendeGreen Eco-cycle recycles marine plastic waste into high-quality eco-furniture.
Her baby’s wellbeing made her quit nursing to start flourishing daycare She started with only six children three years ago, but now the facility has 57 children from pre-school to Grade Four.
Nairobi leaders, traders in fresh plea over taxes The traders say lowering taxes will give retailers competitive access to goods and allow consumers to buy products without having to travel far. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/editorials | Why President should listen to clerics’ plea The first challenge is navigating the aftermath of the bitter fallout between President Ruto and his deputy.
Test for female police unit This is the first time Kenya is sending female officers on a peace mission.
Resolve varsities’ pay pact row to avert strike The new row is bound to heighten tension and anxiety in the institutions and disrupt academic programmes.
Why President should listen to clerics’ plea The first challenge is navigating the aftermath of the bitter fallout between President Ruto and his deputy.
Test for female police unit This is the first time Kenya is sending female officers on a peace mission.
Resolve varsities’ pay pact row to avert strike The new row is bound to heighten tension and anxiety in the institutions and disrupt academic programmes.
Tewnwek Hospital heart centre key boost Having a 176-bed facility will be a huge specialised medical care boost.
Strive to restore youth confidence in leaders The youth no longer trust the government due to the runaway corruption, broken promises and poor service delivery.
End county funds standoff Treasury CS John Mbadi revealed that a tidy Sh42 billion is lying idle in the County Revenue Fund account.
Huge costs in Adani deals bone of contention The plan to lease JKIA to the group for 30 years has sparked public anger.
Kudos to Ruth Chepng’etich Chepng’etich drew inspiration from Kiptum, who had made history as the first man to run a marathon in under 2 hours
Rise in minimum wage a big boost for workers President Ruto wants the workers to be able to live a decent life.
Harambee Stars must pull up socks Harambee Stars’ 4-1 loss to Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions in the first leg of their Group J match in Yaounde spells doom to their campaign. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/opinion | PREMIUM Mutuma Mathiu: DP ouster will have consequences The President wants to get rid of his deputy and works his majority in Parliament to see it done.
Mwaura: As a rule, reporters must not roast, lampoon or slam subjects of news When you lampoon, you use humour or jokes to make someone look bad or stupid.
Injecting opinion in reporting is wrong Journalists who need to air their opinions should utilise the commentary section, not news sections.
PREMIUM Mutuma Mathiu: DP ouster will have consequences The President wants to get rid of his deputy and works his majority in Parliament to see it done.
Mwaura: As a rule, reporters must not roast, lampoon or slam subjects of news When you lampoon, you use humour or jokes to make someone look bad or stupid.
Injecting opinion in reporting is wrong Journalists who need to air their opinions should utilise the commentary section, not news sections.
PREMIUM Onyango-Obbo: Nairobi political noise expensive An elaborate national infrastructure has developed in Kenya to curate and dramatise political feuds.
PREMIUM Kisero: Private-public partnerships closely tied to politicians If the deal must go through, we must make sure that we negotiate their costs down.
PREMIUM Gaitho: Lessons from Rigathi ouster The deputy president was accused of amassing great personal wealth within a short time as DP.
PREMIUM Guyo: Charge professionals enabling crime The EACC has singled out certain professionals as being the main enablers of corruption in Kenya
PREMIUM Kagwanja: Gachagua’s exit and the tale of the three ‘ethnic aristocracies’ The rivalry between the Kalenjin and Kikuyu ethnic aristocracies has been more fundamentally about land, wealth and power.
PREMIUM Kang'ata: World needs another Mahatma Gandhi His non-violent tackling of Great Britain's colonialism in India was epic.
PREMIUM Mutua: Why Gachagua was impeached Mr Gachagua did himself no favours by appearing arrogant and dismissive of his boss President Ruto and MPs. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs | Affifu: How Kenya can elevate unpaid domestic work to boost growth Care work is real work and should be professionalised.
Awil: What EAC stands to benefit from a single currency The unified currency will benefit citizens, businesses and the economy of Somalia in many ways.
Mwirichia: It’s time to engage youth in Kenya’s affairs Young people must rise to the occasion and seek to influence the trajectory the country takes going forward.
Affifu: How Kenya can elevate unpaid domestic work to boost growth Care work is real work and should be professionalised.
Awil: What EAC stands to benefit from a single currency The unified currency will benefit citizens, businesses and the economy of Somalia in many ways.
Mwirichia: It’s time to engage youth in Kenya’s affairs Young people must rise to the occasion and seek to influence the trajectory the country takes going forward.
QU: It’s time to make nutritious and affordable diet a reality Right now, the world’s farmers produce more than enough food to feed the global population in terms of calories.
Murugi: Avert looming crisis in public universities The looming strike, set to begin in seven days, threatens to plunge public universities into chaos once again.
Reyia: Let’s pursue intensive growth Extensive growth is the change in output resulting from quantitative increases in labour, capital and other inputs
Sheikh: Islamic finance sector will benefit from collaboration Despite having such a huge pool of Islamic finance service providers in Kenya, there are hurdles that bedevil the growth and development of the industry
Ongaji: Poor ranking a wake-up call for urban reform Nairobi is often portrayed as a vibrant hub, yet the city struggles under the weight of outdated infrastructure and systemic inefficiencies.
Abdi: MPs give priority to issues affecting ordinary Kenyans Kenyans have decried the little concern their representatives have shown on matters that affect them directly
Embrace traditional vegetables The 2024 Global Hunger Index ranks the country 100th out of 127, with many Kenyans still lacking adequate nutrition |
https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/letters | DP Gachagua cases threaten democratic process Mr Gachagua’s impeachment highlights the challenges of governance, accountability and public trust
Education should not be a means to an end Many graduates struggle to find employment, leading to frustration and disillusionment.
DP Gachagua cases threaten democratic process Mr Gachagua’s impeachment highlights the challenges of governance, accountability and public trust
Education should not be a means to an end Many graduates struggle to find employment, leading to frustration and disillusionment.
Kigo: Leaders must learn to interpret shifting ground The leaders are living a lie by thinking they will remain popular even after injuring the conscience of their electors.
Gachagua impeachment Ruto’s political suicide A disgruntled Gachagua outside government could become a formidable adversary.
Bumpy transition from NHIF to new system The hasty implementation of SHA has turned it into a source of distress.
Chaotic public input sessions could be DP Gachagua’s saving grace Judges have made it clear that public participation cannot be a mere PR exercise but rather a meaningful process that adheres to the Constitution.
DP Gachagua ouster bid reveals Ruto blame-game tactics The impeachment motion itself is rooted in various allegations, including claims of misuse of office and mismanagement of public resources.
DP Gachagua should resign to remain relevant It seems Mr Gachagu’s die is cast and the chickens are coming home to roost.
Delay roll-out of new healthcare scheme The government had targeted 12 million households by the end of September but only realised about two million. |
https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/cutting-edge | DP Gachagua should have been suspended after his impeachment If Gachagua survives the impeachment, he will resume office as if nothing happened.
There is lack of transparency in Adani deals This does not bode well for the country and its long-suffering citizens, as only a few people are lining their pockets.
Vernacular radio, TV stations must stop promoting tribalism Since the bid to impeach DP Rigathi Gachagua started, some stations have been inciting ethnic hatred
DP Gachagua should have been suspended after his impeachment If Gachagua survives the impeachment, he will resume office as if nothing happened.
Vernacular radio, TV stations must stop promoting tribalism Since the bid to impeach DP Rigathi Gachagua started, some stations have been inciting ethnic hatred
There is lack of transparency in Adani deals This does not bode well for the country and its long-suffering citizens, as only a few people are lining their pockets.
Senate, National Assembly 'supremacy battles' could work in DP Gachagua's favor The two Houses of Parliament have been squabbling over which one is more superior.
Gachagua impeachment: History repeats itself Paul Muite defends Rigathi Gachagua, 41 years after doing the same for former AG Charles Njonjo.
DP Gachagua talked himself into trouble The Deputy President should have heeded the biblical advice in Ecclesiastes 3:7.
Social Health Insurance Fund should recognise NHIF cardholders The government had promised the SHIF would be a public health game changer.
Gachagua ouster may split UDA If DP Gachagua survives the MPs’ onslaught, it will still be difficult for the two to work together. |
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