Purchasing Managers’ Index shows Kenya private sector activity expanded marginally in December

Purchasing Managers’ Index shows Kenya private sector activity expanded marginally in December

The economy is estimated to have grown 5.2 per cent in 2024 and projected to expand 5.4 per centin 2025, the finance ministry says. The economy grew 5.6 per cent in 2023.

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Uganda’s military chief, who’s also President Museveni’s son, wants to behead opposition leader

Uganda’s military chief, who’s also President Museveni’s son, wants to behead opposition leader

Bobi Wine, whose legal name is Robert Kyagulanyi and who finished second to Museveni in the 2021 presidential election, responded on X that he did not take the threat lightly, saying there had been several previous attempts on his life.

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How Kenya police hide extrajudicial killings: During demos undercover officers identify ringleaders, get their phone numbers, then hunt them down

How Kenya police hide extrajudicial killings: During demos undercover officers identify ringleaders, get their phone numbers, then hunt them down

Thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets in nationwide protests against tax hikes and political corruption, starting in late June. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said 42 people were killed during a police response that rights groups say involved firing live rounds.

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NSE reinstates Kenya Airways shares on the stock market, it can now trade again

NSE reinstates Kenya Airways shares on the stock market, it can now trade again

One of Africa’s three biggest carriers, Kenya Airways slid into insolvency in 2018 after an expansion drive left it with hundreds of millions of dollars in debt.

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Terrorism in Uganda is real and expanding but indifferent President Museveni thinks heavily armed police will address the evil

Terrorism in Uganda is real and expanding but indifferent President Museveni thinks heavily armed police will address the evil

People don’t just become violent – either as terrorists or trouble shooters in all spheres of life. They only explode in out to pour their anger and frustrations out. Frequently the anger and frustrations result in mental collapse.

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Right of reply: Kenya National Biosafety Authority is committed to human, animal and environmental health

Right of reply: Kenya National Biosafety Authority is committed to human, animal and environmental health

The authority is mandated among others to promote awareness and education among the general public in matters relating to biosafety, a function that it has taken seriously through various activities across the country.

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Uganda’s dependency syndrome: How President Museveni vacuum-cleaned 48m Ugandans, then twisted them into marionettes

Uganda’s dependency syndrome: How President Museveni vacuum-cleaned 48m Ugandans, then twisted them into marionettes

Let’s encourage people to become independent minded rather than depend on others to think for them. If all thinking emanates from one person there is danger of such phenomenon sinking everyone in the abys of disaster and tragedy, which may last for ages.

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Islamic State attacks Somalia’s Puntland military base, claims it killed 22 soldiers

Islamic State attacks Somalia’s Puntland military base, claims it killed 22 soldiers

Captain Yusuf Mohamed, an officer in Puntland’s counter-terrorism forces, said on Tuesday that nine suicide bombers had been killed and several soldiers had been injured, near the town of Dharjaale in the Bari region.

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23 Congolese military officers handed death sentences for cowardice to boost discipline in army

23 Congolese military officers handed death sentences for cowardice to boost discipline in army

Overall 24 soldiers stood trial. In addition to those handed death penalties, four received 2-10 year sentences, six were acquitted and one’s case was deferred for further investigation.

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Kenya’s biosafety authority kicks off campaign for GMO maize against backdrop of steep ignorance

Kenya’s biosafety authority kicks off campaign for GMO maize against backdrop of steep ignorance

NBA Acting Director of Biosafety Research and Compliance Josphat Muchiri confirmed the authority’s readiness for the exercise in the listed counties, adding that the campaign would be expanded to cover all maize-producing regions in Kenya.

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