Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi honored the late Dalmas Otieno at his burial service on behalf of President William Ruto in Rongo, Migori County. Mudavadi praised Otieno as an exceptional statesman who made lasting contributions to Kenya's democracy through his parliamentary work and Cabinet service. The cabinet secretary recalled entering Parliament at age 28 and finding Otieno already established as an articulate legislator whose well-researched debates set a high standard for national discourse.
Otieno chaired the Inter-Party Parliamentary Group, which negotiated vital electoral reforms in the 1990s that shaped Kenya's democratic transition. Mudavadi emphasized that Otieno's legacy demonstrates how democracy requires both...
St Joseph's Senior Secondary School in Banjul won the Seeds of Hope for a Better Future 2025 competition in the artworks category with its Campaign for a Sustainable Banjul project. The UNESCO-supported contest drew entries from students worldwide who submitted creative works addressing peace, climate action, and resilience. Grade 12 students created paintings based on Banjul's partnership with Ostend in Belgium on climate issues.
Winners from The Gambia, France, the United Kingdom, Haiti, and Kenya shared a prize fund of 5,000 pounds. Judges praised the Gambian entry as robust, and all participants received books from Prestel Publishing. Lamin Jarjou of the Gambia National Commission for UNESCO said the school's participation in the...
The Gambia observed International Day of Older Persons on Wednesday as advocates stressed the active role elderly citizens play in communities. The theme emphasized older persons as change agents rather than care recipients, and civil society groups noted many face exclusion from social programs across Africa.
The government operates programs such as the Social Registry and Family Strengthening Programme to assist vulnerable seniors. The nation recently ratified the African Union Protocol on the Rights of Older Persons, and the Ageing with a Smile Initiative urged authorities to integrate the agreement into domestic law.
The organization stated that healthy aging requires dignity and independence beyond mere longevity. Advocates...
Communities in Upper Nuimi received training on mangrove restoration on Monday as part of an initiative to reforest 150 hectares of degraded wetlands. The Agency for the Development of Women and Children organized the session in Kasewa with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization under the Climate Resilient Fishery Initiative. Participants from Kasewa, Sittanunku, and Nuimi Lamin learned conservation techniques and received restoration equipment for the planting campaign.
Mamsamba Joof of ADWAC emphasized that mangroves prevent saltwater intrusion into farmland and provide fish habitats. Facilitators explained that mangroves support income generation, nutrition, and youth employment while warning against destructive cutting...
The Gambia Methodist Laymen's Association marked its 40th anniversary on Friday by launching an environmental project at the Gambia Methodist Academy in Bakau. The organization donated cleaning supplies and farming equipment to the school, and participants planted trees as part of the celebration. Dr. Ernest Aubee, the association president and academy board chairman, said the materials would advance environmental sustainability efforts at Methodist schools. Dawda Badjie of the National Environment Agency praised the community-led initiative as supporting national environmental objectives.
Most Reverend Bannie Manga, the presiding bishop of the Methodist Church in The Gambia, formally opened the project. He noted the church has planted...
Zimbabwe cricket captain Sikandar Raza remains focused on leading his team to the ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year, despite speculation about his retirement. The skipper told H-Metro that qualification for the tournament represents his primary objective, and he believes the nation deserves success on the global stage. Raza praised the contributions of veteran players Brendan Taylor and Sean Williams, noting their experience has proven valuable to younger squad members.
The captain drew inspiration from the Zimbabwe Sables rugby team, which secured qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Raza expressed his desire to celebrate the qualification with supporters across the country, emphasizing the happiness such an...
The Marylebone Cricket Club will visit Zimbabwe next week for its first tour in 60 years. The 13-member squad arrives on Oct. 6 for a nine-day series featuring T20 matches, a 50-over game, and a three-day first-class contest.
Glamorgan batter Will Smale will captain the team that features Essex wicketkeeper Simon Fernandes, Kent leg-spinner Mo Rizvi, and Scotland international Jasper Davidson. Owen Dawkins from Gloucestershire will manage the tour, and former England bowler Martin Saggers will serve as umpire.
The tour opens in Kwekwe with two T20 games against Rhinos on Oct. 6, followed by a 50-over match. Zimbabwe A will face the visitors in a three-day clash at Old Hararians Sports Club from Oct. 10 to 12.
The MCC will complete...
Sengezo Tshabangu gained notoriety through parliamentary recalls that weakened Nelson Chamisa's Citizens Coalition for Change from within. His actions divided public opinion between those viewing him as a strategic operator and critics who consider him disloyal to the opposition movement.
Reports emerged that Tshabangu traveled to India for colon cancer treatment. Lawyer Thabani Mpofu responded with mockery on social media, stating that Tshabangu could recall even his own cancer, referencing his pattern of removing elected officials.
The comment generated mixed reactions online. Some supporters found the remark amusing political commentary, but others criticized it as inappropriate regarding a health matter.
The exchange reflects the...
A Zimbabwean lawmaker has accused Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga of demanding kickbacks on treasury payments. Energy Mutodi, the parliamentary budget committee chairman, claimed on Thursday that Guvamatanga requires 5 to 10 percent commissions from contractors and government departments. Mutodi alleged that entities refusing to pay face delayed funding despite approved budgets.
The legislator stated Guvamatanga has amassed substantial wealth through the scheme and owns thousands of dairy cattle and multiple properties on a civil service salary below $1,000 monthly. Mutodi said he received threats after his committee considered auditing the official and requesting an anti-corruption investigation. Parliament has...
