Uganda's High Court blocked bail Monday for Tony Yawe and Mark Kasiiku, two key IT workers from the Finance Ministry. Judge Lawrence Gidudu called them "principal actors" in the massive Shs 60bn fraud case. The court decided these men directly changed electronic payment instructions in the government system.
The judge locked them up because they played a central role, failed to offer enough security, and participated in stealing huge amounts of money. Six other officials facing similar charges, including Accountant General Lawrence Semakula and Commissioner Jennifer Muhuruzi, did receive bail, but under tight rules.
These IT specialists allegedly used their access to Uganda's Integrated Financial Management System to redirect...
East Africa attracts smart investors looking at real estate, tourism, and fancy cars. The money-making chances keep growing as more people need homes, offices, and vacation spots. The African Development Bank says property investments might jump 12% next year across the region. Smart money goes where the people want to live and work.
Buying land plots near popular spots pays off big time. Places like Kololo in Kampala or Westlands in Nairobi see huge demand from buyers. Most Ugandans care about living close to stores, schools, and medical care. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics found that 80% of home buyers check how close everything sits before signing any papers.
Safari trips bring cash into East Africa every year. Millions of...
President Embaló told reporters Monday night that he kicked out the ECOWAS team from Guinea-Bissau. He spoke at the airport after returning from his travels. He explained that any group from ECOWAS, the UN, or the African Union must first submit plans for him to approve. He made it clear that his country follows strict rules and cannot be pushed around.
Embaló firmly rejected any authority the mission tried to claim. He stated his government would manage both the upcoming lawmaker and presidential elections planned for November 30. He completely dismissed all talk about forming any kind of shared leadership government. The president made it absolutely clear that ECOWAS representatives would never return to the country under similar...
Kids from The Gambia nursery schools took over government roles at the 60th Independence Anniversary celebration. The National Association of Early Childhood Educators organized this special event where a young child acted as president instead of Adama Barrow. Little ones from different schools played the parts of every Cabinet minister during the celebration. Parents, teachers, and officials gathered at MacCarthy Square in Banjul on Thursday, including Health Minister Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, who attended the ceremony.
Alieu Saidy, the child president, talked about the many achievements made during the eight years since he became president. He pointed to real progress across the country, especially the new buildings and...
Kimanga worries about his ten children because he has no legal papers for his family land. His father and uncles got the land from their grandfather many years ago. The county government started a program that helps families fix land succession problems. This new plan brings hope to many families dealing with the same issues.
County officials travel to different areas where people request help with land matters during community meetings. The Ward Development Fund pays for these educational talks about proper land transfer steps. Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili talked with locals at two chief camps on Wednesday. She stressed that current laws give women equal rights to inherit land just like men.
Mulili asked families to share their...
Raila Odinga landed in Wajir yesterday, continuing his talks with regular people about what comes next for him politically. After failing to win the top African Union job, he needs fresh direction. The former Prime Minister travels from town to town, meeting loyal party members who've supported him for years. He listens carefully to their advice before making any big decisions.
His listening tour already covered Luo Nyanza communities, several Western Kenya locations, and multiple coastal regions where supporters shared their thoughts freely. Insiders mention he struggles between two paths - either leading opposition efforts against the government or joining President Ruto's team before the next presidential race. Political...
The Movement for the Defense of Democracy has called on President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to immediately implement the National Dialogue Committee report. According to the group, this report contains answers to many of Kenya's current challenges. Young citizens and all Kenyans should demand that these ideas become reality. They reached these conclusions after meeting on Wednesday.
The NADCO report suggests creating a position for the Leader of the Official Opposition. This leader would come from the party or coalition that finished second in the presidential election. The plan includes giving this person at least two deputy leaders. Another major recommendation establishes a Prime Minister position. The...
Angry youth burned down Shauri Moyo Police Station in Nairobi because they wanted answers about a dead 17-year-old. The high school student was shot Tuesday night. The fire started early Wednesday as part of large protests. The young people also burned two police cars and made fire barricades on the streets.
Police tried to stop the crowds by shooting tear gas everywhere. Nairobi's top cop, George Sedah, talked about what happened. He said lots of stuff was damaged during these protests. Fire trucks came, but people kept throwing rocks at them.
Sedah explained how everything began with a police stop the night before. Officers who didn't wear uniforms checked some young men because they thought they had drugs. The officers looked for...
Esther Passaris asked former President Uhuru Kenyatta to back President Ruto just like Raila Odinga does. The Nairobi Woman Rep spoke at a Tuesday event for the new Kimutwa market building in Machakos County. She believes former leaders should help current ones make Kenya better for everyone. She mentioned all past presidents and stressed how important their support remains.
Passaris directly called on Uhuru as the last living ex-president. She pointed out his big business interests and family connections across Kenya. She suggested he meet with Ruto, Raila, and others who care about moving the country forward. Her message stressed that everybody loses if Kenya struggles, and she wants the nation to succeed.
The representative...
