Justice Sonia threw out a court case that cement dealers brought against the government. The cement traders wanted to fight a tax hike that pushed prices way up from thirty dalasis to one hundred eighty dalasis per bag. The judge said the High Court cannot handle this type of dispute because it deals with constitutional law. She explained that only the Supreme Court can decide what the constitution means. The cement importers picked the wrong court for their legal battle.
The Attorney General asked the court to dismiss the case back in March. Government lawyers argued that the High Court had no power to hear constitutional questions. Justice Sonia agreed and pointed to several parts of the 1997 Constitution that back up this rule. The...
Mustapha Bachily fought back hard against serious accusations during his appearance at the Local Government Commission hearing. The former Banjul City Council boss faced tough questions about secret deals and hidden money moves. He told investigators that every major decision went through the mayor first. Bachily said he held daily meetings with top staff and kept the mayor updated on everything. The ex-official insisted his leadership style brought people together rather than cutting them out.
Money matters came under heavy fire during the intense questioning session. Bachily admitted the council had strict spending rules that he followed closely. He said no big payments happened without getting approval from the mayor beforehand. The...
Kenya dropped a health bomb on junk food makers last month. The government created tough new rules that check how much salt, sugar and bad fats companies put into their products. Almost every major food brand fails these strict tests. Big names like Coca-Cola and Nestlé cannot meet the healthy standards. The new system aims to fight heart disease, diabetes and other killer conditions.
Health experts studied 746 different snacks and drinks from 30 major companies. These businesses control more than half of all packaged food sales across the country. Nine out of ten products contain dangerous amounts of sugar, salt or unhealthy fats. Even foods with added vitamins still failed the health checks. Global rating systems would mark...
Hundreds of thousands of refugees living across Kenya are starving after major food aid cuts hit their camps. American donors pulled back funding and left 700,000 people desperately hungry at Kakuma and Dadaab camps. The refugees only receive tiny portions of rice and lentils each month instead of proper meals. Cash help programs stopped completely and families cannot buy basic foods anymore. Aid workers from the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants say the crisis has reached dangerous levels.
Mothers watch their babies waste away from lack of nutrition each day. Some desperate women have killed themselves rather than see their children die from hunger. Hospital beds fill up with starving kids who need urgent medical care. Pregnant...
Cancer patients across Africa face a deadly gamble every time they take their medicine. Researchers discovered that dangerous fake drugs are flooding hospitals and pharmacies across four African countries. One out of every six cancer treatments contains the wrong amount of active ingredients needed to fight the disease. Scientists secretly collected samples from dozens of medical facilities across Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi and Cameroon to expose this shocking problem.
Patients who swallow these bogus medicines could watch their tumors grow larger and spread throughout their bodies. The fake drugs look exactly like real ones on the outside but fail to deliver the life-saving chemicals inside. Medical experts tested almost 200 different...
Business leaders packed UBA House in Westlands for a major entrepreneur meeting. The Tony Elumelu Foundation teamed up with UBA Kenya to bring small business owners together. Top executives wanted to help create stronger networks across the country. The gathering focused on helping entrepreneurs find better support systems. Company chiefs believe these connections will boost local businesses.
Somachi Chris-Asoluka from the Tony Elumelu Foundation told the crowd that startups can change Africa forever. She thinks small businesses hold the power to transform entire economies. Mary Mulili from UBA Kenya announced special loan packages for entrepreneurs. The bank has already helped more than 1,200 business owners around Kenya. These...
Kenyan gamers need cash to chase their Dubai dreams this month. The Esports Kenya Federation wants money to send their best players to compete against the world. Federation president Ronny Lusigi says they already have player flights and hotels covered. The team still needs funds for coaches, visas, medical costs and uniforms. Their July 23-30 trip could change everything for Kenyan esports.
The competition mixes real football with video game skills to crown winners. Teams battle on actual pitches and computer screens during the same match. Kenya found their champions at Uhuru Sports Complex back in January. Issa Team beat Santiago Ent to claim the first national title. The victory earned them the right to represent Kenya...
Kenya just landed a major health deal that could save thousands of baby lives. Touch Health Tanzania and regional health leaders signed papers yesterday for a three-year partnership. The agreement puts Kenya at the front of testing new medical technology across East Africa. Nine countries will benefit from this arrangement but Kenya gets first crack at the digital tools. Health officials picked Kenya because the country already embraces modern medical technology.
Doctors will test a special computer system called watotoCare that tracks newborn babies after birth. The program helps spot danger signs early and connects families to nearby clinics quickly. Another digital tool will help government workers figure out where hospitals need...
Police FC boss George Maelo feels confident about taking his team to Africa's biggest football competition. The squad grabbed their first league championship this season and earned a spot at the CAF Champions League. Maelo knows the challenge will be tough but believes his players can handle the pressure. He wants to make history with the club's first continental appearance. The manager thinks his team has what it takes to compete against top African clubs.
Maelo plans to keep most of his current players for the upcoming campaign. The squad has stayed together for a long time and works like a close family. He might add one or two new faces but expects minimal roster changes. The team chemistry has been strong throughout their...
