By Carmel Rickard The question of when judges should recuse themselves is a fraught one in many jurisdictions. In a new decision from the high court in Mombasa a judge has decided to recuse himself after a letter of complaint was delivered to his chambers. The judge even comments that the applicant in the case appeared to be ‘stalking’ him and had sent yet another letter. Yet despite these inappropriate actions by one of the parties, the judge felt he had to stand down. It’s the kind of situation where readers could well wonder what they would have done in…
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The National Dialogue Committee this week held talks focusing on the thorny cost of living that has caused a major divide. The committee led by leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Kimani Ichung’wah said that several experts have been invited to give their proposals on the issue. “We have started tackling the difficult question of the cost of living. We have resolved that beginning next week we shall be inviting a number of experts to help us crack the numbers and be able to have proposals that will ease the burden Kenyans are bearing,” Inchung’wah said. According to Ichung’wah, the cost of…
Rallies have been held in across Africa expressing support for the Palestinian people. In Cape Town, South Africa, several thousand people marched through the streets of Salt River in a show of solidarity for the people of Palestine, with demonstrators holding placards and flags, while chants of “free Palestine” and “stop the genocide, stop the hate” were heard. Similarly, people in the Somali capital of Mogadishu took to the streets to protest Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and to show solidarity with Palestinians. Some of them were also seen carrying Palestinian flags and placards with slogans such as “Stop the war crime,”…
The Princess of Asturias Awards are the highest form of recognition bestowed by the Spanish Crown and among the most prestigious in the European Union The international not-for-profit medical research and development organization, Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), will be awarded the 2023 Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation on October 20 in Oviedo, Spain. Recipients of the award, which has been running for 43 years, are distinguished individuals or organisations in the arts, social sciences, communication and humanity, concord, international cooperation, scientific and technical research, sport, and literature. Winners in other categories 2023 include Kenyan marathoner Eliud…
By Melaku Desta The establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been hailed, rightly, as having the potential to very considerably alter the continent’s fortunes for the better. A good deal of this conviction is based on the AfCFTA’s principal mandate which is to forge regional value chains (RVCs). Likewise, just as the AfCFTA fosters the establishment and consolidation of RVCs, so do strong RVCs provide the web of interconnected cogs and springs that keep the AfCFTA going deeper and further. The AfCFTA and RVCs are mutually reinforcing factors in the pursuit of Africa’s integration and development…
The government has waived Sh117 billion owed to it by state-owned sugar millers in preapration fo rleasing them out to private entrepreneurs. In the Monday meeting at State Lodge Kisumu, President William Ruto announced the resolution of both Houses of Parliament on the reforms to turn around of the sugar sector. Additionally, the National Treasury is working on waiving tax penalties and interest within 30 days. Plans for the payment of farmers’ arrears and employees’ salary arrears will also be unveiled within three months. The sugar companies owe the money in banks loans, tax arrears and penalties, farmers and employees’…
By Ouma Ojango Six distinct but sequential aspects of President Ruto’s one year in office have influenced the profound backlash his government is currently braving. It all began with the formation of the Cabinet. The choices of the President raised eyebrows of many, more so of his supporters, whose expectations were high. From most of the nominees, it was outright that the President was bent on rewarding cronies rather than delivering on his campaign promises to the people. Meritocracy counted for nothing. From the President’s list of preferred candidates to Parliament for vetting, it was difficult for anyone, however optimistic,…
Decision paves the way for countries such as Kenya to send their armed personnel to the Caribbean country to help Haitian authorities combat runaway gang violence The UN Security Council on Monday night endorsed the deployment of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to Haiti, paving the way for countries such as Kenya to send their pledged armed personnel to the Caribbean country. The resolution, 2699/23, was endorsed by 13 of the 15-member Council, including Africa’s representatives; Mozambique, Ghana and Gabon and now authorises the deployment of a Mission that had raised controversy on its legality in Kenya. The Council…
President William Ruto says bilateral agreements signed with over twelve countries for semi-skilled, skilled and professional jobs will reduce unemployment in the country. The head of state said that Kenyan workers are sought after in foreign markets owing to their diligence and as such the agreements will open up an array of opportunities for more Kenyans to work abroad. “We have signed agreements with close to twelve countries. The German president was here and indicated that his country needs 200,000 workers, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia needs 500,00 workers,” the head of state indicated. He further disclosed that…
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will today vote on a resolution that would authorize a year-long deployment of an international force led by Kenyan Police to Haiti to quell a surge in gang violence. The US-drafted resolution welcomed Kenya’s offer to lead the multinational security force and stated that this would be a non-UN force funded by voluntary contributions. The resolution would authorize the force for one year, with a review after nine months. It would be allowed to provide operational support to Haiti’s National Police, which is underfunded and under resourced, with only some 10,000 active officers for a…
