By Chris Mwabe The United Kingdom government says it will establish an independent regulator in football after endorsing recommendations made in the fan-led review into the game. The review was chaired by former sports minister Tory Crouch following a number of high profile crises in the sport, such as the failed European Super League and the collapse of Bury FC. The new regulator will be backed by laws which allow it to hand out punishments and have financial oversight of clubs, meaning it can investigate and gather information. It will also apply the new “enhanced” owners’ and directors’ test which will replace the current tests…
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A group of women in a Kenyan village have shaken off the economic and cultural shackles of widowhood and abuse to chart a new path of self-empowerment for themselves, for girl children and for their community, thanks to a tailoring programme. By Edith Chepng’eno “Barely a month after I buried the love of my life, my in-laws descended on us. First, my brother-in-law said I was too young to be a widow, so he wanted to inherit me as his wife. I couldn’t hear any of this outdated culture, and they now went for the property left to us by…
By Jacob Oketch It is often said that less is more, and Brenda Wanjira’s HEART WHISPERS: poems from the heart and soul lives up to this concept. In HEART WHISPERS, the author has packed her pieces with loaded meaning and yet manages to do so with very few words thereby giving one characteristic of the poetic form-economy of words, some significance. One technique that the author employs effectively in most of the pieces is that of contrast. Sometimes we see clearly by focusing on the opposite of what we intend to see. Take for instance the piece entitled “Morning at…
By Dr Tom Odhiambo We live in difficult economic times. Wages are rising slower than the prices of goods and services. Families are being forced to rejig their budgets. Salaried workers and the self-employed are complaining about a rapidly rising cost of living. The cost of living is directly linked to the cost of production of goods and services. The price of a loaf of bread includes the cost of farming, what is charged to transport raw products from the farm to the factory, the cost of making the loaf, the tax that the government charges, the transport from the…
There is not just a moral but a strong business case for ensuring workplaces are inclusive. Companies that are do better business. By Nicodemus Ong’angi Since I was four years old, I have had a physical disability that makes it difficult for me to walk long distances or sit for long periods of time. Growing up, I was lucky that this didn’t stop me achieving my dreams. My mother has always believed in me, and my father has always understood my potential. At school and college, I was encouraged by staff and students alike. I am proud to say I…
“A drowning man will clutch at a straw” – Thomas More By Newton Arori On July 15, the Supreme Court upheld former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s impeachment by the Nairobi County Assembly. The apex court’s decision effectively ends Sonko’s political career – the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) subsequently revoked its decision to clear Sonko to run for the Mombasa Governor’s seat. In fact, Sonko may never hold any other state or public office based on the prevailing interpretation of Chapter 6 of the Constitution on integrity and leadership. Sonko’s woes began in 2020 when the Member of County…
In a stinging criticism, the court castigated the country’s prosecution services for how slow it was in bringing a murder suspect to trial. By Carmel Rickard Eswatini’s highest court has strongly criticised that country’s prosecution service for how long it took to bring a murder case to trial. Writing a review judgment in that case, the court called the 13 years it took to begin the trial ‘a form of torture’ for the accused in the matter, adding that the delays were unconstitutional. A full bench of the supreme court confirmed the revised 23-year sentence imposed on appeal, adding that…
The Court has, however, suspended the effect of its declaration for three years for parliament to make the necessary amendments to the Marriage Act. Couples wanting to marry in Kenya have some decisions to make: there are no fewer than five forms of marriage from which to choose. It might be a different story for some if they want an early divorce, however. That’s because those opting for a civil marriage must wait a minimum of three years before they may start divorce proceedings. Claiming this provision is unconstitutional, a Kenyan advocate has brought legal action to test the three-year…
‘Impeachment is not a remedy for private wrongs; it is a method of removing someone whose continued presence in office would cause grave danger to the nation’ – Charles Ruff By Ekesa Austin The media has been awash with narratives and counter-narratives about who should not run in the upcoming August election. Civil society organizations, religious groups, and opinion leaders, including the Chief Justice and the Director of Public Prosecutions, have led the charge to have impeached politicians barred. The DPP, in fact, believes that “impeached persons are morally barred from contesting.” Impeachment is a constitutional remedy for serious violations…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to be a crucial instrument in Africa’s development; it is expected to drive the continents’ economic integration. By connecting over 1.3 billion people across 55 African countries, the African economy is committed to streamlining its trade policies, ensure free movement and expand its business opportunities. As it nears full implementation, organizations have already moved to ensuring that Africans are making the most of the agreement. For instance, the partnership between Afreximbank and the International Trade Centre (ITC), has been in place since 2020 and it has focussed on training small-business owners…
