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Ruto Privatization Drive Aims To Unlock Development Funds

President William Ruto has defended his government’s push to privatize several state-owned enterprises, saying the strategy is already delivering stronger financial returns and could unlock major funding for national development projects in Kenya. Speaking about the reforms, Ruto said the restructuring and
March 10, 2026

Chief justice seeks talks with Ruto over threats on judges

Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome says the judiciary has written to President William Ruto seeking to address concerns he raised against some judges. President Ruto has in recent days mounted a war against the judiciary, accusing some unnamed “corrupt” judges of working
January 16, 2024

Nigeria’s inflation jumps to 27-year high

Inflation in Nigeria has risen to its highest rate in more than 27 years. The National Bureau of Statistics said the rate that prices were increasing over the year was up for the 12th straight month. On average, the price of goods
January 16, 2024

Senegal wins AFCON opening Against Gambia

Holders Senegal began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with victory over 10-man underdogs The Gambia. Pape Gueye gave the Teranga Lions the ideal start, collecting Sadio Mane’s pass to fire in a fourth-minute opener from inside the penalty area. Cardiff
January 15, 2024

Guards ordered to stay unarmed as Uganda hosts summit

Private security guards in Uganda have been banned from carrying firearms until after the end of a key international summit starting in the capital, Kampala. Over 4,000 delegates, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and heads of state and government, will be
January 15, 2024
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