‘I’d never be happy to see foreign boots in my country but in current situation Haiti is a sort of prison’

‘I’d never be happy to see foreign boots in my country but in current situation Haiti is a sort of prison’

Once financed by the elites who were keen for their muscle to secure votes, get protection against enemies or prevent robberies in companies located near the slums, Haitian gangs now rely on extortion, kidnapping, so-called “taxes”, and arms and drug trafficking to make money.

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How stereotypes, undiplomatic profiling by ex-US envoy to Kenya landed President Ruto in warm embrace of America  

How stereotypes, undiplomatic profiling by ex-US envoy to Kenya landed President Ruto in warm embrace of America  

This is rather interesting as over the years, the ODM leader has used American experts for branding and messaging, which in most cases is barely different from what his rivals propagate.

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US’ view of Ruto as ‘Golden Boy’ is a blinder to give  Americans a carte blanche into Kenya’s military bases – experts

US’ view of Ruto as ‘Golden Boy’ is a blinder to give Americans a carte blanche into Kenya’s military bases – experts

The positive image has further been bolstered by Kenya’s First Family’s longstanding association with the American Evangelical Churches that resulted in the recent visit to Kenya by renowned televangelist Pastor Benny Hinn from February 24-26.

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Wild social media: Kenya tells TikTok to prove it is complying with privacy laws

Wild social media: Kenya tells TikTok to prove it is complying with privacy laws

Odanga Madung, a researcher at the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation, said the problems described by Kindiki were widespread across social media platforms.

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Rising tennis star Angela Okutoyi overpowers 80-ranked Egyptian ace to win Kenya gold, book at berth Paris Olympics

Rising tennis star Angela Okutoyi overpowers 80-ranked Egyptian ace to win Kenya gold, book at berth Paris Olympics

Whatever the next few months hold, Okutoyi can be delighted with her efforts in Ghana – not least in recording her first Top 100 win in the semi-finals, where she defeated Mayar Sherif in an epic encounter lasting over four hours.

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With no major activities in Kenyan economy, there are questions about the rapid surge of shilling to the US dollar

With no major activities in Kenyan economy, there are questions about the rapid surge of shilling to the US dollar

The rise of the Kenyan shilling brings forth a wave of relief for its citizens, Kenyans have long been battling inflation as of late. President Ruto’s new economic reforms, the paper say, have been the driving force behind the recent strengthening of the shilling against the dollar.

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Rugby: Stylish Kenya Sevens side seeks to redeem itself at breakdown before Munich round

Rugby: Stylish Kenya Sevens side seeks to redeem itself at breakdown before Munich round

The top four teams after the Munich leg will qualify for the final tournament in Madrid, Spain, where they will meet the bottom four teams in the World Sevens Series.

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Kenyan doctors make good their threat to paralyse services at public hospitals as strike enters week two

Kenyan doctors make good their threat to paralyse services at public hospitals as strike enters week two

The striking doctors accuse the government of failing to implement a raft of promises, including a collective bargaining agreement signed in 2017 after a 100-day strike that saw people die from lack of care.

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Kenya raises growth forecast in current fiscal year to 6.3 per cent, but doubt persists about unemployment

Kenya raises growth forecast in current fiscal year to 6.3 per cent, but doubt persists about unemployment

The ministry had said in February that it expected growth for this year and 2023 would be 5.5 per cent, up from 4.8 per cent in 2022.

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News of KCB Group plan to offload National Bank of Kenya spurs jump in shares on Nairobi Securities exchange

News of KCB Group plan to offload National Bank of Kenya spurs jump in shares on Nairobi Securities exchange

KCB has also acquired banks in other markets in the region in recent years, including an 85 per cent stake in Trust Merchant Bank in the Democratic of the Congo completed in late 2022, which has put further pressure on its own reserves.

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