Author: NLM Correspondent

The Conversation President William Ruto of Kenya recently announced that Kenya’s borders would be open to visitors from the entirety of Africa, with no visas required, by the end of 2023. He said: When people cannot travel, business people cannot travel, entrepreneurs cannot travel, we all become net losers.  A few days later, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda followed suit, saying all Africans would be able to enter Rwanda without visas. Neither Kenya nor Rwanda will be the first. By the end of 2022, Benin, The Gambia and Seychelles had already implemented a system of visa-free access for all Africans. Perhaps more will follow soon.…

Recognizing specific challenges, Macharia pointed to a shortage in Special Needs Education roles, underscoring the importance of candidates attending scheduled interviews starting from December 4.

The disclosed expenditures and the phased deployment approach underscore the government’s commitment to ensuring well-organized and effective participation of Kenyan officers in the multinational mission in Haiti.

Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga similarly censured the Cabinet Secretary’s behavior, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the situation. He also highlighted the need for President William Ruto to dismiss CS Kuria, asserting that he had failed in his role.

The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) in Tanzania has initiated price caps for petroleum products in various regions, including Dar-es-Salaam, Tanga, and Mtwara. Commencing November 1, 2023, Tanzanians will experience a noteworthy drop in fuel prices.

Justice Nixon Sifuna emphasized that, while the EACC holds the authority to investigate corruption and economic crime cases, it does not have the legal right to infringe upon the rights of individuals.

NEMA unveiled its crackdown initiative on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, with a specific focus on traders who continue to use plastic bags for selling seedlings.

President Museveni openly criticized the undisclosed purchases of substantial quantities of petroleum products by his country from Kenyan middlemen.

In addition, the KRA highlighted the use of technology to enhance non-intrusive inspection of luggage at all points of entry, ensuring accurate declarations for taxation and screening out prohibited and restricted goods for public safety.

By Mumbi Mutoko African countries are facing another round of higher costs from a war they didn’t start after Palestine militant group Hamas torched off a new conflict with Israel last month. While the conflict itself doesn’t directly involve major oil-producing nations, the Middle East, where the fighting is taking place, houses some of the world’s largest oil producers, including Iran and Saudi Arabia. This region also contains key transit routes for oil, like the Strait of Hormuz, often termed the world’s most important “oil chokepoint.” Morgan Stanley – an American multinational investment bank and financial services company – suggests…