Ebrima Cham rejected accusations linking the Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency to cattle sales from Janneh Commission seizures during Tuesday's testimony before National Assembly lawmakers. The GLMA Board Chairman stated his organization provided animal care services without participating in disposal decisions. Agriculture Ministry officials directed GLMA to manage livestock at Abuko and Central River Region locations after asset transfers occurred. Agency personnel received cattle without documentation regarding animal origins, health conditions, or legal ownership status. GLMA purchased medical supplies and feed using internal funds to maintain herd welfare.
Cham described requesting valuation assessments from Veterinary Services...
Tourism Minister Abdoulie Jobe launched a strategic retreat at Ocean Bay hotel in Bakau on Tuesday. Senior ministry officials and representatives from affiliated organizations gathered for the quarterly assessment meeting. The session aimed to evaluate sector advancement and coordinate efforts under the Recovery-Focused National Development Plan framework. Participants examined current challenges while developing unified approaches for future growth.
Jobe stressed collaborative partnerships as essential for ministry achievements during the opening session. He referenced guidance shared with staff during March 2025 about collective responsibility and shared progress. The minister encouraged professional excellence and creative solutions...
Africa showcases remarkable railway advancement through ten high-speed systems that transform continental transportation. Nigeria leads with the Red Line Metro, which reaches 330 kilometers per hour between Agabado and Oyingbo in Lagos State. Morocco's Al Boraq follows at 320 kilometers per hour, connecting Casablanca to Tangier while reducing travel time from five hours to two. Egypt's Mediterranean-Red Sea network operates at 250 kilometers per hour across 1,800 kilometers of track. South Africa's Gautrain maintains 160 kilometers per hour speeds linking Johannesburg, Pretoria, and OR Tambo International Airport.
Algeria, Senegal, Ethiopia, and Tanzania each operate systems reaching 160 kilometers per hour through various...
Inspector General Douglas Kanja dismissed efforts by the National Police Service Commission and Parliament to assume payroll control. He maintains that financial administration remains within his constitutional authority as the Service's Accounting Officer. Kanja referenced the Public Finance Management Act and constitutional articles as legal foundations for his position. The police chief emphasized that payroll management represents a sensitive accountability document under his jurisdiction. He warned that external interference violates the separation of powers principle.
The Inspector General acknowledged the Commission's human resources role while rejecting their financial oversight claims. He distinguished between parliamentary...
Officials at the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse rejected news reports claiming the organization had banned alcohol advertising and online sales. Chief Executive Anthony Omerikwa stated that the recently released policy contains only recommendations rather than binding restrictions. Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen launched the National Policy for Prevention, Management, and Control of Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse during a ceremony in Nairobi. The document serves as guidance for future legislative reviews rather than immediate enforcement measures.
Authorities will develop a comprehensive implementation framework that involves government agencies, private businesses, and community...
Presidents William Ruto and Yoweri Museveni formalized eight bilateral agreements during Wednesday's diplomatic meeting at State House, Nairobi. The memoranda address sectors spanning tourism development, Greater Busia Metro expansion, mineral extraction, fisheries management, and agricultural advancement. Transport infrastructure received particular attention through planned Standard Gauge Railway extensions from Naivasha to Malaba and road improvements connecting both nations. Quality assurance partnerships will strengthen collaboration between national standards bureaus while combating the circulation of substandard goods. Investment promotion frameworks aim to attract joint ventures across multiple industries.
Both leaders...
Kenya Power documented unprecedented electricity consumption when the national grid reached 2,362.28 megawatts on July 23, 2025. This figure exceeded earlier benchmarks of 2,325 megawatts from July 2 and 2,316 megawatts recorded during February. Chief Executive Joseph Siror linked the surge to expanded grid connections and increased seasonal heating requirements. The utility provider added more than 401,000 customers during the fiscal year that concluded June 30, 2025. Rising user numbers combined with weather-related consumption patterns have intensified grid pressure.
The company advances last-mile connectivity initiatives to reach residential, commercial, and industrial consumers across multiple regions. Kenya Power plans to...
Alcohol vendors challenged new government regulations through their trade association Wednesday. The Retail Trade Association of Kenya criticized officials for excluding industry representatives during policy creation. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen presented the National Policy for Prevention, Management and Control of Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse. The proposal restricts online alcohol sales, home delivery services, advertising campaigns and celebrity marketing endorsements. Retailers argued they already follow current laws regarding age verification, advertising limits and location requirements.
Trade representatives emphasized their commitment to responsible alcohol sales while demanding transparent consultation...
President William Ruto welcomed Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni during a one-day state visit to Nairobi on Wednesday. The two East African heads of state conducted discussions at State House regarding regional security matters and economic partnerships. Eight memoranda of understanding received signatures from both nations to advance bilateral cooperation. The agreements focus on development initiatives and stronger people-to-people connections between the neighboring countries. Both leaders emphasized their commitment to addressing shared challenges and promoting regional stability.
Railway infrastructure dominated portions of their talks, particularly the Standard Gauge Railway extension from Naivasha through Malaba into Uganda. Road...
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