By James Wafula in Nairobi. Kenya civil society economic think tanks have accused the World Bank, and IMF of creating economic stagnation in the country. Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, ex-anti-corruption czar John Githongo and economist John Ndii claim the main 2022 Kenya presidential aspirants have no “clue” on how to fix the economy! The…
By Our Reporter. I have fought the good fight and kept the faith. I have completed the race” one could almost hear the words of St. Paul in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s two hour “farewell” speech to Kenyans. Kenyatta was making his eighth State of the nation address to both chambers of parliament and senate. But…
By Sarah Kibisi Acen. Uganda Government has intensified surveillance measures on most points of entry to curb spread of the deadly Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant, officials said. Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng said in a statement to Parliament that whereas the Omicron variant has not yet been detected in Uganda, government is…
By James Wafula in Nairobi. Kenya’s opposition leader Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga is set for a showdown with Deputy President William Ruto in the country’s 2022 transition elections, reports James Wafula in Nairobi. It will be the most closely contested polls a likely repeat of 2013 – 2017 “too close to call” but Raila schemers…
By Kenneth Arereng. The name Karitwa John sounds new in bodybuilding and it’s what motivated the young man to take the day as he defeated closest challenger, Lubega Godfrey. The event that took place on 20th November at Horsepower fitness centre Muyenga saw over 50 bodybuilders taking part in arguably the biggest and last event…
By Dorothy Nekesa. National Female Youth MP Phiona Nyamutoro and Kampala Lord Councillor Allan Mwesige watched on in disbelief and immediately caught the bug as the People With Disabilities (PWDs) took to the oval and displayed silky cricket skills on the International Day For People With Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3, 2021 at Lugogo Cricket…
By James Wafula in Nairobi. The usually composed ANC leader and One Kenya Alliance co-principal Musalia Mudavadi is a man who rarely loses his cool in public. Speaking in slow, modest tones, Mudavadi “Macharia” is always the voice of moderation and sobriety. But he appeared to lose his temper at President Uhuru Kenyatta’s latest campaign…
By James Wafula in Nairobi. One Kenya Alliance (OKA) remains stalled midstream as two main co-principals assume hard-line stance. ANC top aides of party leader Musalia Mudavadi Macharia led by Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala are vowing not to back down. So are supporters of Wiper kingpin Stephen KalonzoMusyoka! They say it is now or never!…
By Our reporter. President Yoweri Museveni has advised the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Ms Beti Olive Kamya, to be careful with the planned lifestyle audit, a new anti-corruption tool that seeks to apprehend corrupt government officials.. He said despite endorsing Ms Kamya’s anti-corruption strategy, the system can easily force corrupt officials who have stolen…
By Our Reporter. Uganda Private Teachers Union (UPTC) held their elective delegates conference last month at Landmark Junior Primary. Four Workers Members of Parliament namely Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi, Hon. Margaret Rwabushaija Namubiru, Hon Abdulhu Byakatonda and Female Workers MP, Hon. Agnes Kunihira attended.. National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) Secretary General who is also Bubuulo…