Day: September 13, 2024
Climate Crisis: Over a dozen die, thousands displaced in extreme north flooding
Circulation has been greatly hampered as the population of Mayo-Danay and Logone and Chari Divisions, Far North Region, grapple with the devastating effects of floods. Not only have farmland and infrastructure been destroyed, but essential services and education have been disrupted, as school campuses are inundated. About two thousand people are estimated to have been rendered homeless as a result
Yaounde: Man confesses to murder in bid to join Clcriminal gang
A man accused of murdering 27-year-old Nziko Simon Yvan Arthur in Yaounde on August 4, 2024 has confessed to the crime, revealing his motive to police in Ekounou. During a crime scene reconstruction on September 12, the suspect admitted that his desire to join a criminal gang led him to commit the murder. According to the police superindendent in Ekounou,
Buea: Mixed forces arrest more than 70 youths in Bonakanda
The Gendarmerie and Police Officers in Buea conducted mass arrest of youths in Bonakanda village, Buea subdivision. These youths were imprisoned at the Gendarmerie legion. Buea, Cameroon – On the morning of Sunday, September 8, 2024, a concerning incident unfolded in Bonakanda Village, Buea, where gendarmerie and police officers conducted a mass arrest of local youths, including both males and
FECAFOOT’s communication head gives clarification on irregularities in Kampala
The head of the communication department of FECAFOOT, Jean-Marie Nkoussa, has addressed the troubles that the Indomitable Lions faced in Kampala, indicating that the public misunderstood the events that unfolded. The stay of the Cameroon national team in Uganda for the AFCON qualifier against Zimbabwe on September 10, which ended 0-0, was characterised by several irregularities stemming from the FECAFOOT-MINSEP
USAID partnership supports 78 women
Seventy-eight young women from Nairobi and Kiambu Counties have graduated from the DREAMS Construction Skills Training programme. This initiative is supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which equips the young ladies with vital plumbing and electrical skills, helping them break into traditionally male-dominated job sectors. Speaking at
Nominated MP wants leaders to prioritize education
Nominated MP Ummulkheir Harun called on residents of Ijara sub county to concentrate on education and other development matters, instead of engaging in endless political rhetoric. Harun called on the area people to remain united and not to agree to be divided along clan and sub clan lines. The nominated MP made the remarks, while addressing students, parents and teachers
Boda Boda operators advised to join Saccos
Khwisero Member of Parliament Christopher Aseka has pledged to establish a Special Administrative Cooperative (SACCO) to provide financial assistance to all Boda Boda operators in the region. The Legislator said the move is part of his economic empowerment programs for the youth who can approach the institution for loans at lower interests. ‘Once you become a member and save some
Chief Justice launches Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) in Isiolo
Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched a High Court and the Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) in Isiolo County to ensure judiciary services are accessible to every citizen. In addition to the High Court, Koome also launched the County Action Plan and Model for Isiolo AJS through which the residents take ownership of their justice processes to resolve disputes within their
Garissa Immigration office to be ready for launch in two weeks
North Eastern Regional Commissioner John Otieno has announced that Garissa regional immigration office will be ready for launch in the next two weeks. Initially the office was set to be opened on July 1st last year, but the government had a challenge in getting an office space before settling on the old Garissa High Court offices where the courts had
Government to streamline the manufacturing sector
The government is inviting the stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to submit proposals for legislative and policy reforms in order to inspire trade, manufacturing and investments in Kenya. The submission targets traders, manufacturers, investors, experts, civil society, professional bodies, academia, religious groups and stakeholders to submit their proposals, which will help to formulate and develop a policy