Kenya Education Minister Mourns Students Killed in Bus Crash.
Four students from Dr Aggrey Boys' High School died Saturday in a bus crash on the Wundanyi-Mwatate Road. The crash also killed two others - a parent and the bus driver.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba offered condolences to the victims' families Sunday.
"I extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends, and relatives of the deceased," Ogamba said. He wished the injured students a quick recovery.
The minibus crashed at Josa bend after its brakes failed. The students were heading home following two fires at their school.
Several injured students received treatment at Moi Referral Hospital in Voi. Others went to St. Joseph Mission Hospital.
The school...
Kenya Extends Task Force Term for Pending Bills Review.
Kenya's Treasury Secretary John Mbadi has extended the term of the pending bills task force by six months, starting October 1, 2024.
The task force, led by former Auditor General Edward Ouko, has cleared bills worth Sh206 billion. These approved payments cover bills under Sh10 million.
"The team has analyzed Sh474 billion from the submitted Sh665 billion worth of bills," Mbadi told the Star newspaper. He added that some bills proved fictitious or included extra charges like interest and penalties.
Former Treasury Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u created the 18-member team in October 2023. The national government's pending bills reached Sh481 billion by June 2022.
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Trump Orders Federal Health Sites to Remove LGBT, Vaccine Content.
The Trump administration has removed LGBT health information and certain vaccine data from federal websites. This follows a Wednesday memo telling agencies to end taxpayer-funded programs that promote "gender ideology."
Federal health agencies started taking down web pages about gender, sexually transmitted diseases, and LGBT health on Saturday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) displayed error messages on many pages with a banner stating: "CDC's website is being modified to comply with President Trump's Executive Orders."
Key CDC resources have vanished, including the National Youth Risk Behavior Survey and pages about supporting LGBTQ+ youth. A...
African Nations Face Health Crisis as US Exits WHO.
African countries must find new health funding after the United States announced its departure from the World Health Organization.
The withdrawal threatens critical health programs across Africa, according to Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairman of the African Union Commission. He asked US President Donald Trump to reverse the decision, citing risks to key initiatives like the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC works with WHO to detect and respond to health emergencies across the continent. Major programs fighting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria - long supported by US initiatives like PEPFAR - stand at risk.
China emerges as a potential partner to fill this...
Kenya's President William Ruto Removes Two Key Officials from State Agencies.
President William Ruto has dismissed two prominent figures from their positions at state agencies, marking his latest effort to reshape parastatal leadership.
Through a Gazette Notice, Ruto ended Joe Owaka Ager's tenure as Chairperson of the Board of Directors at the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya. The notice stated the change would take effect from January 31, 2025.
Owaka, who maintains close ties with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, had served in several high-ranking positions. These included Chair of the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service from 2018 to 2021 under former President Uhuru Kenyatta. He also led the Kenya...
Major Road Project Speeds Ahead in Gambia's Kiang Region.
A new road project in Kiang Kabada, south of the South Bank road, promises to transform transportation across The Gambia. The road will link Jappineh, South Soma, and Basse, starting from Kolior. This development aims to connect more than 20 villages, bringing access to previously cut-off areas.
Officials shared these details during the Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure's national tour of road construction sites. National Road Authority Managing Director Ousman Sanyang reported the project includes 12 roads spanning 102 kilometers. Construction has begun on 11 roads, with crews focusing on base and sub-base work.
The project stands out for its rapid progress...
Gambia Launches Strategy to Help Women Traders Access Digital Finance.
The Gambian government held a workshop at Bakadaji Hotel to review a new plan for digital financial services. The event focused on women who trade across the Senegambia border.
The Ministry of Trade (MoTIE) created this plan with the Investment Climate Reform Facility. It aims to remove barriers that women face when seeking business loans and financial services through technology.
The strategy emerged from extensive talks with business leaders in November 2024. Ms. Arianne Martin, speaking for ICR's Bretero Leonardo, praised MOTIE's work on the draft and noted that the European Union and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation fund the ICR program.
MoTIE...
Former Gambia Action Party Official Voices Support for Ex-President Jammeh.
Sheikhna Faal, who served as press secretary for the Gambia Action Party, says many citizens still back former President Yaya Jammeh despite his reputation as a dictator.
Speaking to The Voice Newspaper, Faal pointed to what he sees as failures in President Barrow's leadership. He praised Jammeh's achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, and education during his time in office.
The recent popularity of Jammeh's audio message stems from his focus on current national problems, according to Faal. He claimed many citizens view Jammeh as a better leader than Barrow, citing the government's struggles with rising violence.
"People feel disappointed. The...
Managing Emotional Pain at Work: A Guide for Companies and Staff.
Workers face deep pain that can hurt their job success. Many bring personal issues to work each day, from broken bonds to family stress.
These feelings affect both mind and body, says a human resources expert. Staff members deal with divorce, abuse, and failed ties. Such pain makes normal work tasks harder.
Companies must help staff handle these issues better. Support systems matter for worker health. Many firms add counseling to help staff cope with life's hard times.
People need care as they heal from hurt. Some try to hide their pain, but this can make things worse. The path forward starts with seeing the problem.
The healing road takes several steps:
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