Kenya’s President William Ruto has been adamant about the need to boost the productivity of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that he says are “trapped in bureaucracy.” Last year, his government hurriedly pushed through a vastly criticized privatization law aimed at sidestepping Parliament in the sale of at least 35 entities. Now, a High Court decision declaring … Read more
In an exciting announcement that has football fans across Africa jumping for joy (and perhaps doing a little celebratory dance), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the dates for the much-anticipated 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Drumroll, please! Mark your calendars for February 1 to February 28, 2025, because football fever is … Read more
The leader of a Kenyan starvation sect went on trial on Monday for manslaughter over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers in one of the world’s worst cult-related tragedies. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and dozens of other suspects pleaded not guilty in January to multiple counts of manslaughter, one of several … Read more