Delaying the inevitable: ‘The balance of power on the ground in Congo is not in Tshisekedi’s favour’
For the moment, the likelihood of the rebel alliance taking over Kinshasa, some 1,000 miles to the west, seems slim. Whether the M23’s military leaders and their Rwandan backers have the same national vision as Nangaa is also unclear.
While M23 rebels say they took up arms to defend their Tutsi kinsmen in eastern Congo, doubts are emerging about their grievances
The M23 is mostly led by Congolese Tutsi rebels who initially justified their insurgency by claiming that DRC failed to implement a prior peace deal with the group, and by arguing that Tutsi communities were being discriminated against.
State agencies moves to streamline maritime employment with seafarer identity cards
The push for seamless SID issuance follows a directive from Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, who intervened after student protests at Bandari Maritime Academy. The demonstrations highlighted concerns over sea-time opportunities and misinformation regarding certification standards.
Kenya’s health minister for says US aid freeze on humanitarian programme won’t interfere with ARV supplies
Kenya, with 1.4 million people living with HIV, has made significant strides in expanding access to treatment and services. However, the country faces challenges such as high levels of HIV-related stigma, especially in rural areas, and issues related to adherence to treatment regimens.
Uganda’s gun-mediated security: How Museveni’s militarised police feeds state terrorism in Great Lakes Region
In Uganda, it is more common to find military commanders commanding the police at different levels of the institution. When the commander-in-chief sources personnel for regional military policing, he is free to get them from the military and the police because the difference between military and police is blurred. It is also common to see ordinary policemen who are military men and women in police uniform.
Unyielding Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capture another mineral-rich town in Congo despite ceasefire calls
Taking Walikale gives the rebels control of a road linking four provinces in eastern Congo – North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo and Manyema – and effectively cutting off Congolese army positions.
Medical professionals in Kenya’s Rift Valley counties raise alarm over sharp rise in heart diseases
Smoking and excessive alcohol are unhealthy habits and significantly increase the risk of heart diseases. Drinking too much alcohol can have a serious impact on heart health, which can cause high blood pressure, heart failure or stroke.
Kenya seeks $4.6b to irrigate 747,000 acres in semi-arid areas to produce one million tonnes of rice
The government also plans to put 200,000 acres under irrigation in Galana-Kulalu despite perennial water shortage challenge. Kimotho said they will be working with aggregators who have been having a challenge of getting the right quality and quantity.
Kenya comes up with new building code to address fatal building accidents, kick out quacks
Published as Legal Notice No.47 on March 1, 2024, the National Building Code 2024 replaces the 57-year-old and outdated Local Government (Adoptive By-Laws) Building Order of 1968. The new Building Code came into effect this month, March 1.
Mau Mau veterans say Public Benefits Organisation Act is key to compensation of victims of colonial abuses
A Public Benefit Organisation is a charitable membership or non-membership grouping of individuals or organisations, which is autonomous, non-partisan, non-profit making and engages in public benefit activities.
