East African Community and Southern African Development Community leaders met Saturday in Dar es Salaam, where they ordered their military chiefs to convene within five days to address pressing security concerns in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The joint summit directed the Chiefs of Defence Forces to establish plans for an immediate ceasefire and outline humanitarian assistance measures, including protocols for repatriating the deceased and evacuating injured persons. The military leaders must also develop security strategies for Goma and its surrounding regions.
Reopening critical supply routes, particularly the Goma-Sake-Bukavu corridor and transportation links between Goma and other strategic locations, remains a key...
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti made a direct appeal to the Luo community Saturday, urging their support for Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's 2027 presidential bid. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Ng'iya, Alego, Siaya County, Ndeti highlighted the Kamba community's fifteen-year backing of ODM leader Raila Odinga.
"The Kamba people have stood behind Raila for fifteen years, during which he secured more votes in certain constituencies than in parts of Nyanza," Ndeti said, addressing mourners at the event hosted by Siaya Governor James Orengo, a longtime Odinga ally.
Ndeti emphasized her journey in supporting Odinga's political aspirations. "I started campaigning for Raila as a young woman, and here I stand today, mature and experienced,"...
Kenya Power announced planned power outages across nine counties this Sunday, with most interruptions scheduled between 9 AM and 5 PM.
In Nairobi, residents of Mukuru and surrounding areas will experience outages affecting notable establishments, including Kuguru Foods, Bhachu Industries, and St. Mary's Primary School. The interruption extends to neighborhoods along Siaya Road, Mandera Road, and areas near Kenya High School.
Machakos County will experience power cuts that will impact Daystar University, Lukenya Academy, and businesses in the Stoni Athi region. West Pokot residents in Makutano, Kapenguria, and Lelan should prepare for service interruptions.
The Uasin Gishu outage will affect Kampi Kuku, the Cemtech Factory, and...
African Leaders Unite to Broker Peace in Eastern Congo.
Regional leaders from East and Southern Africa met in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on February 8 to address escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe co-chaired the historic joint summit between the East African Community and Southern African Development Community.
The summit brought together fourteen heads of state and senior representatives, including DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat. Leaders expressed deep concern over deteriorating security conditions in eastern Congo, citing humanitarian crises and civilian casualties.
The gathering ordered...
President Calls for Unity at Historic African Summit on DRC Crisis.
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed a landmark joint summit between the Southern African Development Community and East African Community in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, focusing on peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Speaking to regional leaders, Mnangagwa emphasized the need for decisive action to address escalating conflicts in eastern DRC. He highlighted how ongoing instability and growing hostilities affect not just the DRC but impact the entire African continent.
The President thanked Tanzanian leader Dr. Samir Hassan and Kenyan President William Ruto for their leadership roles in convening the urgent meeting. He praised the preparatory...
Social Care Services Transform Lives of People with Disabilities.
Social care services offer vital support to help people of all ages perform daily activities, with a focus on assisting individuals with disabilities. These services extend beyond physical aid to include emotional and psychosocial support, enhancing the well-being of people who need additional assistance.
The field centers on building relationships and fostering community inclusion, playing a crucial role in protecting vulnerable individuals from abuse. Social care encompasses various forms of support, including home-based care, day services, assisted living communities, and community-based programs such as support groups for parents of children with disabilities...
FIFA Bans Highlanders From Player Transfers Over Unpaid Coach Salaries.
Highlanders Football Club faces a FIFA transfer ban after failing to pay former coach Baltemar Brito and assistant Antonio Joao Torres their outstanding salaries. The Zimbabwean Premier Soccer League club owes Brito US$14,778 plus US$237.71 in interest and Torres US$11,788 plus US$193.74 in interest, according to FIFA records dated October 17, 2024.
The ban prohibits the Bulawayo-based team from registering new players internationally and domestically. FIFA's disciplinary committee restricted the team after Highlanders missed a 45-day payment deadline. The debts continue to accrue interest at 5 percent per year until settlement.
This marks the second recent FIFA...
Major Zimbabwe Bank Merger Collapses Over Legacy Disputes.
The planned merger between CBZ Holdings Ltd and ZB Financial Holdings Ltd has failed due to unresolved shareholding issues at ZBFHL dating back nearly a decade. The deal aimed to create a financial institution capable of funding major national infrastructure projects.
Transnational Holdings Limited, the second-largest shareholder in ZBFHL, halted the merger process in December. The company warned regulators that proceeding without addressing outstanding matters would breach legal requirements. THL, which founded Intermarket Holdings Limited, awaits the transfer of 9 percent shareholding from ZBFHL as part of a 2016 settlement agreement.
The dispute stems from a 2004 banking...
Zimbabwe Expands Support Programs for War Veterans
Zimbabwe's ruling party official, Douglas Mahiya, praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa's initiatives to improve the lives of war veterans through new economic and social programs. Mahiya, who serves as ZANU PF's Secretary for War Veterans, made these remarks at the launch of a Presidential War Veterans Fund in Bulawayo.
The government has allocated US$1.5 million to support veterans' projects across Zimbabwe's provinces, with each region receiving US$150,000 in interest-free funding. Presidential Investment Adviser Paul Tungwarara said the fund operates on a revolving basis, enabling veterans to borrow money for projects and repay it for others to use.
Mnangagwa created the War...
