The Act has also increased CDF allocation on environmental activities from two per cent to five per cent to fund for climate crisis. The government has increased bursaries to schools under the National Government Constituencies Development Fund in what it says is a decision aimed at promoting smooth learning. This follows the signing into law of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill by President William Ruto on Monday. The law has proposed an increase in the allocation to schools from the current 3% to 40%, a move that seeks to facilitate continuity and completion of education by students.The…
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The Conversation When King Charles visited Kenya in November 2023, many Kenyans renewed their demands for an official apology for atrocities committed by the British government during the colonial era. The widespread human rights abuses during the Mau Mau rebellion are the best-known of these atrocities. Yet we should not forget more mundane, everyday acts of domination. I am a social historian who has studied race, violence, colonialism and white settlement in Kenya. From the start of colonialism in 1895 to the drawing down of the Union Jack on 12 December 1963, black Kenyans were constantly subjected to violence and humiliation at the hands…
Africa’s carbon credit market is experiencing a significant surge in investor interest, thanks to a surge in fresh investment from the Gulf. But more regulation, stricter auditing and greater transparency is required, according to industry insiders. By Seth Onyango Africa is a prime target for new multimillion-dollar carbon offset projects as companies increasingly seek to blunt the effects of their carbon footprints. In September, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced plans to shell out US$450 million to secure carbon credits from various carbon offset initiatives on the continent. Already, carbon offset firms are snapping up new deals. Eco Netix, a…
The National Assembly’s departmental committee on administration and internal security has announced plans to classify banditry under acts of terrorism. The committee said the move will be to help find better and efficient ways of eradicating the vice which has become increasingly rampant in part of the Rift Valley region. Speaking during a visit to Elgeyo-Marakwet county the committee chairperson and Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo noted that the team will recommend an amendment to the anti-terrorism law to include banditry in a bid to escalate the war against the decades long menace. “We are in the process of compiling…
The Conversation It is fairly well known that the lives of hundreds of thousands of Kenyans were affected by terrible acts of violence under the British colonial administration. The British government and King Charles have acknowledged it, and some victims of violence have taken the British government to court for these crimes. Less-known is how much the British imperialist government tried to cover up these violations. My research reveals how harsh British detention camps in Kenya were, and the extremes to which the colonialists went to conceal information about this. Much of this violence happened during the state of emergency, which lasted between 20 October 1952 and 12…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala retains the position of Africa’s most powerful woman, while new entrant Mpumi Madisa takes second place as African women solidify their place among Forbes’ ‘World’s 100 Most Powerful Women’ rankings, boosting their influence on global leadership, politics and business. By Conrad Onyango More African women are joining and rising up the ranks of the world’s 100 most powerful women, according to Forbes, as they grow their influence in shaping the policies, products and political fights defining the globe. Nigeria’s former minister of finance, currently World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has moved the highest on the…
Ambassadors to be held accountable for the use of funds allocated to embassies, President says. President William Ruto has asked newly appointed diplomats to proactively protect and advance the interests of Kenyans in their countries of designation. Speaking during a meeting with the new ambassadors, high commissioners and deputy heads of mission, the Head of State said the ambassadors should explore new business opportunities for Kenyans abroad. He also asked them to promote Kenya as an ideal investment destination. The President said it is the responsibility of the ambassadors to look after Kenyans operating in the countries they are posted.…
Britain and Rwanda have inked a new treaty aimed at rescuing failed plans for the UK to deport asylum-seekers. A top court ruling had blocked the policy, saying it violated human rights laws enshrined in UK legislation. The interior ministers of Britain and Rwanda on Tuesday signed an agreement aimed at reviving a failed policyaimed at relocating irregular arrivals to the UK to the East African country. The UK government said the plan, dismissed by the opposition as unworkable, is essential for it to meet a promise to slash migration. What did the ministers say about the deal? UK Home Secretary…
BY AFP Chad and Mauritania, the two remaining members of West Africa’s G5 Sahel Alliance on Wednesday said they were paving the way to dissolving the anti-militia grouping, after Burkina Faso and Niger announced their withdrawal on Saturday. A statement released by the Chadian and Mauritanian officials said the two nation’s “take note and respect the sovereign decision” made by Burkina Faso and Niger to leave the alliance, following the footsteps of Mali who announced withdrawal in 2022. The G5 Sahel, which included Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Niger, was created in 2014, with an anti-militia force added in…
Airtel Africa has launched a new data centre business aimed at building new networks of data centres in Africa to meet the continent’s growing needs for trusted and sustainable data centres. Dubbed Nxtra, the new product which is founded on Airtel’s commitment to meet Africa’s growing data needs, will also seek to increase the company’s capacity to serve the rising African digital economy. Airtel says that Nxtra’s ambition will allow it to serve the growing needs of African enterprises and its data centre infrastructure. The product will be designed to host the next generation of computing, while providing multi-MW capacity…