Dr. Frank Amoakohene promised local journalists he would build them a modern press center in the Ashanti Region. He made this pledge at a recent Ghana Journalists Association party held in Kumasi. News workers throughout the area have waited forever for a good place to do their work. The new building would finally give them better equipment and proper space.
The Regional Minister stressed that he really cares about finishing this project completely. He plans to head to Accra just ahead of the upcoming budget talk and meet with Hon. Eric Opoku during his trip there. Dr. Amoakohene hopes to learn exactly how Opoku handled similar projects and apply those lessons to create the new media hub.
A judge named Derrick Parden Eshun handed down a one-year prison term with hard labor to Tahiru Issah, a twenty-year-old man who deals in scrap metal. Issah admitted he stole several items when he appeared at the Ashaiman Circuit Court on March 5, 2025. The young man from Niger lives in the Fitter Line neighborhood near Ashaiman. Police officers spotted him during their regular night patrol on February 26, 2025, carrying a suspicious black plastic bag that looked heavy.
The officers stopped Issah immediately and checked inside his bag. They found six stopcocks, six safety valves, and one return valve worth about GHS3,250.00 belonging to Ghana Water Limited. Chief Inspector Henry Tetteh Nartey explained that police took Issah to Afienya...
Elon Musk said something wrong about South Africa on Friday. He claimed his Starlink satellite company could not work there because he lacked Black skin. South African officials quickly fired back at these statements. The country explained how race plays zero part in business permits.
Musk posted his complaint on X, the social media platform he runs. A top official from South Africa named Clayson Monyela answered directly. "Sir, that's NOT true," he wrote. Monyela explained companies must simply follow local rules, just like everywhere else around the world.
What really happens involves laws helping historically disadvantaged groups. Foreign telecom businesses must sell thirty percent of local operations to these groups. News reports...
Kenya's anti-corruption agency brought seven people to court Friday about an eight-year-old hiring scandal. These folks allegedly helped give jobs to 56 people in Nyamira County without following proper rules. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission took action against several former county officials who worked together back in 2016.
The accused include Peter Ogwara, who served as a County Executive Committee member, Eric Onchana, who worked as County Secretary, and Beatrice Siriba, who held the Vice Chairperson position on the County Public Service Board. Four others also faced the judge: Ogeto Michira, who ran operations as Acting Chief Officer, Jadwick Sangara, Robert Mochache, and Peter Nyakundi. Chief Magistrate Bernard Ochieng...
Small businesses across Africa want local money to help close the gap between men and women in business financing. These companies believe better funding creates jobs and boosts the economy, especially as money from other countries keeps shrinking. Business leaders argue that every economic plan must include ways for women to succeed financially. Money problems affect how people feel mentally, according to Grace Wachori, who leads African programs at the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs.
"Many people feel stuck in this country. Women keep asking themselves - how can I make enough money to live?" Wachori said during a Nairobi meeting. She points out that money troubles create a pattern where women make progress through...
Fatuma Achani, Governor of Kwale County, celebrated International Women's Day by awarding Ksh.50 million worth of contracts to 42 different groups, including women, young people, and people with disabilities. Everyone gathered at Kinango Baraza Park for this special occasion. The Governor wants to speed up equal chances for all, which perfectly matches this year's main message.
Since becoming Governor in August 2022, Achani has been pushing women's groups to become official. She asks them to register as limited companies instead of staying informal. This change lets these groups do business with both government offices and private companies. More than 200 women's groups have already switched to this company setup. Half of these newly...
The National Gender and Equality Commission wants big changes to help women across Kenya. Their leader, Rehema Jaldesa, spoke up during International Women's Day 2025, asking everyone to act fast on gender issues. The NGEC listed several important steps needed right away to knock down barriers women face every day. They believe these changes cannot wait any longer if Kenya wants real progress toward equality.
The commission's top demand is that women hold at least one-third of leadership jobs. Current numbers show women represent just 23% of the National Assembly and 31% of the Senate, far below fair levels. Jaldesa believes equal representation matters because it brings different viewpoints to government decisions. The commission...
Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi wants everyone to step up support for women across the country. He believes society should recognize how women drive progress in many parts of the economy and social development. Mudavadi sees International Women's Day 2025 as a chance for people to make real commitments that create actual results for women everywhere.
According to Mudavadi, March 8th marks an important celebration for females worldwide. He encourages Kenyans to think about ways they can help women overcome global challenges. The government official asks citizens to join him in celebrating mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters. He stresses the need to focus on their successes and ensure they receive fair treatment...
A funeral service for former election chief Wafula Chebukati turned violent Friday when attackers targeted Trans Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya. The ceremony happened in Kimilili town before chaos erupted. Natembeya says Kiminini MP Kakai Bisau organized the attack after police had asked Bisau to leave the funeral grounds.
Things went bad fast when Bisau allegedly left but later returned with angry supporters. Police stepped in and made Bisau exit the area again. Natembeya claims Bisau then placed young troublemakers along roads near the funeral. These individuals threw rocks at the Governor's cars when his team tried to leave.
The attack hurt several people, including Natembeya's driver, Kaitano Siphas. He suffered neck...
