Kenyans vote in numbers in favour of new constitution
In a peaceful referendum that could re-design the political atmosphere of east Africa’s largest economy, Kenyans have voted in favour of a new constitution. Partial results already published indicates that the “Yes”camp are in for victory. 67 percent of Kenyans had backed the charter, provisional results from half of the country’s 210 constituencies have revealed, [...]
IGAD condemns Kampala bomb attack
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the European Commission, and the Somalia Transitional Federal Government have all condemned the Kampala bomb attack, of which Somalia militant group al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility. Igad’s Executive Secretary Mr Mahboub Maalim said the attack on fans watching the World Cup final between Spain and Holland had strengthened their resolve [...]
East African nations call for common entry visa
Kenya’s immigration minister has said that five East African nations want to collapse their borders so that foreigners will need only one visa to travel to any of the five nations. The proposal is part of an effort to forge Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda into a single market and increase investment in the [...]
All mobile phone numbers to be registered in Kenya – In a bid to reduce crime
In a bid to cut crime, the government in Kenya has started to register all mobile phone numbers in the country. Any numbers still unregistered at the end of July will be disconnected, the government says. Apparently, it has come to light that kidnapping gangs often use unregistered mobile numbers to text ransom demands. According [...]
World Bank to Support Jobs Creation for Youths in Kenya
Kenyan youths empowerment initiative commonly known as Kazi Kwa Vijana (KKV) which mean jobs for the youths has today received some fresh impetus from World Bank of Ksh 4.5 billion fund for empowerment of the youth under the programme. The multimillion Pilot initiatives under the Kenya Youth Empowerment programme was mooted to offer the jobless [...]
FDC Elects Kizza Besigye as Presidential Candidate for Next Year’s Elections in Uganda
The leading opposition party in Uganda, the Forum for Democratic Change, has elected Kizza Besigye as the party’s presidential candidate in next year’s elections. In the elections, Kizza Besigye overwhelmingly defeated his challenger Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu who gracefully conceded defeat following Thursday’s vote. This would be the third time that Mr. Besigye will be [...]
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