Uganda’s militarist politics: Why Museveni’s NRM system assigns lion’s share of budget to the army

Uganda’s militarist politics: Why Museveni’s NRM system assigns lion’s share of budget to the army

In Nigeria and other former British colonies, officers governed like they fought battles – to them, politics was war by other means. Civilians were subjected to military-style discipline, which was indistinguishable from tyranny. Soldiers promised law and order, and they saw judges as allies in their mission to make society more like an army. But law was not the disciplinary tool soldiers thought it was.

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Triple trouble: How Wajir County in Kenya is dealing with threats posed by HIV, GBV and teenage pregnancies

Triple trouble: How Wajir County in Kenya is dealing with threats posed by HIV, GBV and teenage pregnancies

NSDCC Acting Chief Executive Officer Douglas Bosire commended Wajir’s proactive efforts, emphasising the importance of community-driven strategies in low-burden regions such as Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, and Turkana.

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No more procrastination: In an unprecedented warning by a Kenyan court, Oyugis magistrate rules out case delays

No more procrastination: In an unprecedented warning by a Kenyan court, Oyugis magistrate rules out case delays

Magistrate Samson Ongeri, however, said that if parties to a matter before court are likely to agree outside the court, they should be given a chance, saying alternative justice system can help the court to clear case backlog.

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Rhino Charge: Kenya premier wildlife and forest conservation motorsport zooms off in pristine Baringo dryland

Rhino Charge: Kenya premier wildlife and forest conservation motorsport zooms off in pristine Baringo dryland

The scrutineering involved a meticulous check of each vehicle against strict technical and safety requirements. Informed by lessons from the 2021 Sabon Rhino Charge – where bee stings disrupted performance and posed health risks – special attention was paid to bee-related safety gear such as protective suits and eye protection.

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UN boss Guterres says justice for reparations for enslavement of Africans, colonialism is long overdue

UN boss Guterres says justice for reparations for enslavement of Africans, colonialism is long overdue

Speaking to the Africa Dialogue Series, which is focused on the theme of justice through reparations, the Secretary-General noted that the movement for reparatory justice is gaining momentum around the world as reflected by the declaration of the Second Decade for People of African Descent, which runs through 2035.

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New study: Paradox of ‘excess deaths’ in Western countries with high Covid vaccine rates, but low in Third World

New study: Paradox of ‘excess deaths’ in Western countries with high Covid vaccine rates, but low in Third World

Referring to South Korea, another “highly vaccinated” country where, as recently as last year, the excess death rate was over 20 per cent, Campbell said these are “horrific figures, which are simply not being talked about.”

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Gender-based violence and femicide are costing Kenya $317 million per year, taskforce says

Gender-based violence and femicide are costing Kenya $317 million per year, taskforce says

Dr Nancy Baraza said Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub (KU-WEE) Hub has confirmed the economic statistics that the country loses more than Ksh41 billion ($317 million) per annum because of GBV and femicide.

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Kenyan police rescue 30 youths suspected to be Somali nationals in crackdown on transnational organised human trafficking crime in Busia

Kenyan police rescue 30 youths suspected to be Somali nationals in crackdown on transnational organised human trafficking crime in Busia

Speaking at the Busia County Police headquarters, Western Regional Police Commander Issa Mahmud said the youth were duped into believing that they were on their way to greener pastures in Europe and America.

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Kenya’s attorney general launches rapid results initiative to expedite land disputes resolution of 11,000 active cases  

Kenya’s attorney general launches rapid results initiative to expedite land disputes resolution of 11,000 active cases  

The attorney general underlined recent findings from a legal audit by her office, which revealed that land and environment related disputes involving government agencies constitute a significant share of unresolved court cases hindering critical infrastructure development, deterring investment and affecting livelihoods nationwide.

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