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Kenyan Lawmakers Impeach Deputy President, Remove Him From Office

  • October 18, 2024

Kenyan lawmakers voted Thursday to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office over accusations of gross misconduct, irregular acquisition of wealth, undermining of the president and ethnic division, among other charges. Lawmakers proceeded with the impeachment even after Gachagua fell ill. The Senate approved five of the 11 charges against him, immediately removing him from […]

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Renewable Energy: Developed Countries Must Increase Financial And Technical Support For Africa 

  • October 17, 2024

The inaugural Investment Forum for Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) kicked off today in Nairobi, Kenya, urging Western countries to increase financial and technical assistance to help Africa achieve its renewable energy targets.  Participants emphasized that without the necessary support, the continent may struggle to establish a sustainable energy path, which is crucial […]

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Ghana Urged To Increase Domestic Funding For Family Planning

  • October 17, 2024

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called on the government of Ghana to increase domestic financing and ensure political commitment for the provision of family planning services and products. According to Dr Wilfred Ochan, the UNFPA Country Representative to Ghana, access to family planning services and products as well as contraceptives would help empower […]

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Kenyan Deputy President’s Impeachment Trial Begins

  • October 17, 2024

Kenya’s parliament has begun the final step to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office just two years after he was elected on a joint ticket with the president. An overwhelming majority voted in the National Assembly last week to approve his impeachment, setting the stage for the two-day trial in the Senate that takes […]

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Ethiopia Marks National Flag Day With Calls For Unity, Progress

  • October 16, 2024

Ethiopians across the country on Monday marked the National Flag Day, underscoring the importance of the country’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. A series of events celebrated the day to reinforce the East African country’s commitment to peace and development. Speaking at the premises of the Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives (HoPR), the lower house […]