The Kenya Revenue Authority launched an additional access method for its iTax platform that permits citizens to enter the system through national identification numbers. This alternative complements the existing Personal Identification Number entry system while addressing user difficulties with forgotten credentials. The revenue agency developed this feature after receiving feedback indicating that citizens better recall their identification numbers compared to tax-specific codes.
Authority officials stated the modification supports broader efforts to modernize tax administration and reduce compliance barriers. The enhanced platform seeks to attract more digital users by eliminating common access problems that discourage voluntary...
Duncan Mathenge from Nyeri Town secured the Vice Chairperson position on the National Assembly's Cohesion and Equal Opportunities Committee without opposition. Lucy Kimathi from the General Purposes Department conducted the parliamentary election after Mathenge submitted the only nomination papers. The vacancy arose after Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were died from gunshot wounds near City Mortuary roundabout during April. Committee Chairperson Adan Yussuf Haji from Mandera West praised Mathenge's previous service and expressed confidence in his capabilities. Fellow members unanimously supported the appointment, with Nakuru County MP Liza Chelule highlighting the collective agreement and Baringo South's Charles Kamuren proposing a courtesy visit...
Twenty Nigerian Technical Aid Corps volunteers began assignments across Gambian higher education institutions on Monday. Nigeria's government dispatched these professionals to strengthen academic capabilities at universities and quality assurance organizations throughout the West African nation. The deployment ceremony took place at the Nigerian High Commissioner's residence in Kanifing, with Minister Pierre Gomez attending. These specialists will assist the University of Education, the University of The Gambia, the Civil Service University, and the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority.
Nigeria has operated this technical assistance program since 1987 as diplomatic outreach to African, Caribbean, and Pacific nations...
Dr. Habibatou Drammeh launched a five-day educational retreat at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre on August 4, 2025. The Basic and Secondary Education Minister addressed delegates about structured pedagogy methods for early literacy and numeracy instruction. The retreat continues through August 8 with participants from multiple organizations working on foundational learning improvements.
The minister referenced UNESCO data showing 617 million children worldwide lack basic reading and math skills. She described education as a transformative force for creating equitable societies and emphasized that literacy and numeracy serve as essential life skills rather than mere academic subjects. Drammeh highlighted...
Minister Baboucarr Bouy led a delegation from the Ministry of Public Service to meet ECOWAS Resident Representative Miatta Lily French on August 1, 2025. The officials visited French's Atlantic Road office in Fajara to explore partnership opportunities for public administration reforms. Bouy sought ECOWAS support for implementing ministry reform programs while acknowledging the organization's commitment to regional governance improvements.
French welcomed the delegation and outlined various units within her office that assist member nations. She promised to connect the ministry with relevant ECOWAS headquarters departments in Abuja for potential funding opportunities. The representative also mentioned her office's administrative role...
China granted duty-free market access to Gambian groundnut and cashew products through newly established trade protocols. The Gambia Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment announced this development on Monday. Officials finalized the agreement during the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators, focusing on the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation implementation strategies held in June 2025.
The ministerial gathering coincided with the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo. Participants reviewed advancement on the nine-point action plan from FOCAC while enhancing economic partnerships between African nations and China. Gambian representatives secured protocols granting duty-free and quota-free access through...
Ms. Nafisa Binte Shafique praised the Department of Strategic Policy and Delivery during a mid-year assessment meeting. The UNICEF representative for Gambia recognized Minister Baboucarr Bouy's ministry for exceptional coordination efforts. Officials gathered at the National Nutrition Agency facility along Bertil Harding Highway on July 30, 2025. The partnership between government agencies and international organizations strengthened collaborative frameworks. DSPD established technical committees that advance child welfare initiatives across multiple sectors.
The agency director emphasized equal access to services regardless of family wealth or geographic location. Amet Sallah represented Deputy Chief of Staff Alieu Loum during...
Authorities detained Sun Limin on July 31, 2025, at her Graniteside business premises for financial violations. The 52-year-old Chinese citizen faces charges under Zimbabwe's Exchange Control Act and Money Laundering legislation. Prosecutors allege she moved $880,000 to China between January and July without Reserve Bank approval. Officials suspect the transferred funds represent criminal proceeds that she attempted to conceal. The case involves suspicious transactions documented through import records and witness testimony.
Courts granted Sun bail for $500 with strict supervision requirements. She must surrender travel documents and report weekly to police stations. Contact with case witnesses remains prohibited during legal...
Musician Sulumani Chimbetu rejected false internet allegations suggesting he pursued former First Lady Grace Mugabe romantically. Social media users spread unverified stories claiming the artist met Mugabe in Mazowe and later faced harassment charges at a Harare police station. Chimbetu told ZimLive reporters on Tuesday that these accusations lack any foundation in reality. The performer emphasized that he has never interacted with the former president's widow recently. He described the viral content as fabricated material designed to generate online attention.
Grace Mugabe celebrated her 60th birthday privately over the weekend but remained silent about the circulating rumors. The Zimbabwe Republic Police provided no confirmation...
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