Kenya’s stand underscores diplomatic recognition of China’s position, asserting that there is only one legitimate Chinese government. Kenya has once again affirmed its commitment to the “One China Policy,” amid raging debate following elections in Taiwan. The “One China Policy” traces its origins back to 1949, marking the end of the Chinese civil war. It represents diplomatic recognition of China’s position, asserting that there is only one legitimate Chinese government. This reaffirmation of Kenya’s stance comes amid ongoing tensions with Beijing, which views Taiwan as a renegade province and has consistently pursued reunification with mainland China, even hinting at the…
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Three Commonwealth law associations have denounced President William Ruto’s onslaught on the Judiciary warning the move could erode confidence in courts. The Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association (CMJA), the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) said alleged cases of corrupt judicial officials should instead be subjected to the due process of the law. “Whilst we recognise that there should be checks and balances in the relationship between the three organs of state, the CMJA, CLA and CLEA emphasise that any process of investigation must be founded in well-established principles of procedural and other fairness and…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), representing Kenya in the Association, submitted its bid to the AAACA on 6 October 2023, expressing interest in Kenya to host the new regional body focusing on advanced anti-corruption studies and research
Most Africans prefer democracy over any other system of government and endorse democratic norms, institutions, and practices, says Afrobarometer chair. Democratic governance in Africa is facing severe headwinds, particularly at the level of supply,” Afrobarometer board chair E. Gyimah-Boadi warned Thursday at a conference in Accra. Themed “African governance futures: Strengthening democratic resilience amid disruption,” the conference, organised by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), brought together more than 80 governance experts from across the African continent to discuss the latest developments in the governance sector. Sharing insights from the latest Afrobarometer data, based on surveys in 36 African…
Chef Sherifah Yunus has established herself as a successful broadcaster and social media food influencer in Nigeria through her weekly online cooking show on Instagram. Wearing a niqab face veil while she cooks, she is also challenging stereotypes about Muslim women. Sara Gasmi, bird story agency Sherifa Yunus Olokodana developed a love for cooking during her pre-teen years in the 1980s when she and her mother would watch a popular Nigerian cooking show, ‘Maggi Kitchen’, hosted by Aunty Funmi (Princess Deborah Funmilayo Namabiri). “It was Aunty Funmi that made me really love to cook. It is only funny that I’m…
South Africa’s state-owned mining company – African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) – announced that it is actively seeking partnerships with South Sudanese mining companies during the “Africa Energy and Mining Business Forum” at South Sudan Oil & Power 2023 on Friday. “Our approach is public-private partnerships – that is the level of cooperation we are looking to pursue,” said Moroasereme Ntsoane, General Manager of Corporate Strategy & Planning for AEMFC. “Any entity outside of that collaboration can also approach AEMFC, or any company in the mining space in South Africa, and pursue a partnership. We believe in partnerships…
A new report highlights the untapped potential of “second cities” in African countries, suggesting that secondary urban centres catalyse economic growth and alleviate population pressures in primary cities. bird story agency When Tanzania all but completed its decades-long shift of the country’s capital to Dodoma in late May with the inauguration of new presidential offices, the event pointed to a remarkable transformation that is taking place across Africa’s urban landscape. According to a groundbreaking McKinsey report, Africa has traditionally relied heavily on its primary cities. However, with well-articulated interventions, “second cities” are proving they can unlock immense economic growth opportunities.…
Giant tech firms, game studios and other gaming investors have launched an aggressive hunt for young Africans with the talent, skills, passion – and jobs – to sustain long-term investments in the gaming sector. By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency In early June, Maliyo, a game studio in Nigeria began training its pioneer class of 27 participants, drawn from the West African country as well as Kenya, Cameroon and South Africa, while this July, Microsoft is scheduled to run a 2-day virtual gaming camp that will take place across four African cities: Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, and Johannesburg. Also lining up…
By Mxolisi Msutwana All around the world, governments are trying to encourage cashless payments. Their reasons for doing so are multiple, including expanded financial inclusion and transparency, wanting to formalise the informal economy and drive economic growth and innovation. Nigeria is no exception. By the end of 2022, the move towards a cashless policy to eradicate cash was high on the government’s agenda in Nigeria. In early 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) bid to introduce new banknotes and lower cash withdrawal amounts led to a severe cash shortage. Unfortunately, there were not enough new notes in circulation to…
An appraisal of the Equalization Fund By Abdiqani Ismail and Mohamed Billow Kenya’s history of regional marginalisation and extremely unbalanced growth is widely documented. The Kenyan government’s direct and indirect systematic policies influenced the discrimination of particular regions. According to the Kenya Integrated Household Budget survey report on the health of the Kenyan economy, the share of the population living below the absolute poverty line was lowest in Central Kenya, followed by Rift Valley, Nyanza, Eastern, Western, and Coast regions. Due to distance and inaccessibility, residents in marginalised communities are often disconnected from the national development axis. To rectify this…