Kenya's Chief Justice Martha Koome is thankful for the country's strength in 2024. The year was hard for many. People died and got hurt in protests, and buildings were ruined. But Kenyans still believe in the law.
Koome wants to protect the Constitution and cares about every person's rights. The courts did well this year, even with little money. They solved more cases than before, and almost all cases were finished, which helped speed justice.
The courts also grew. There are now more places to get help with the law. The High Court looked at many cases, which allowed some people to leave crowded jails.
New computer systems have made things even better. People can now file papers from anywhere. But there is still more work to do...
In The Gambia, many people with mental health issues face a tough road. The country lacks support for those who are struggling. This leaves many to deal with their problems alone.
Mental health means being well in mind and body. It lets us handle stress, work towards goals, and feel part of a community. But in The Gambia, many see mental health issues as something shameful. They don't want to talk about it.
Studies show that over 120,000 Gambians may have a mental disorder. More than one in three have depression or anxiety. But there is little help available.
Fatou Njie knows how hard it can be. She had a mental health challenge after her father died. His death left her feeling lost and alone. Fatou's family didn't understand what...
GACH Global and Primera Executive Jet Charters have teamed up. They want to bring top-notch private jet services to sub-Saharan Africa. The service is aimed at heads of state, government officials, and top business leaders.
The companies believe that air travel should be special, comfortable, efficient, and exclusive. They offer personalized service that goes beyond regular air travel.
GACH Global and Primera Executive Jet Charters want to make your journey luxurious and efficient. They invite you to contact them to discuss your travel needs. They look forward to providing you with an exceptional experience.
GACH Global Boosts Gambian Sports Through Giving.
GACH Global's leader earned the Gambian of the Year Award thanks to his work helping sports grow across the nation. The company's CEO, Abubakary Jawara, made sports a key part of his giving.
His support extends to small villages and big towns. The company provides both money and sports gear for many soccer events, ranging from local matches to big district games called nawettans.
Places like Brufut, Tejereng, Lamin, and Farato saw direct help from GACH Global. The company sent teams to meet sports leaders all over the country this past September. They planned a huge national contest that GACH Global agreed to fund and equip.
Mr. Jawara sees sports as vital for young people. He shared...
Thrilling Draw Forces Replay in West Coast Football Final.
A packed crowd at Box Bar stadium in Brikama watched Foni and Brufut battle to a 2-2 tie on Sunday. The match kept fans on their feet as both teams traded goals.
Brufut struck first through Omar Jarju. Their lead lasted briefly before Modou Lamin Colle of Foni made it 1-1.
The action heated up when Ismaila Sonko put Brufut ahead again. But Foni's captain, Famara Jarju, scored late to crush Brufut's hopes of winning their first title.
The teams played hard, but neither could find a winner. They will meet again at Brikama on February 18, 2025, The Gambia's Independence Day. The replay will decide who takes home the West Coast championship trophy.
The match brought huge...
Gambia's Food Security Gets Major Boost with $10 Million Investment.
The Gambia plans to steady food prices with help from a new $10 million project. The Ecowas Bank gave this money to the National Food Security Processing and Marketing Corporation, which used to be called the Gambia Groundnut Corporation.
The project aims to make food easier to buy and find. It brings together different groups to help farmers and stabilize food supplies. Managing Director Momodou Njai has led big changes at the corporation. His team bought 40,000 metric tonnes of groundnuts worth over D1 billion. They raised prices to D38,000 per tonne and paid farmers right away.
Mr. Njai shared his thoughts about 2024 with The Standard newspaper. He said they made...
Digital Tax Reform Transforms Gambia's Revenue Collection.
The Gambia has made big strides in tax collection through new digital tools. The changes came after Yankuba Darboe took charge of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) as Commissioner General.
The GRA brought in new computer systems in 2018. These helped them work better and faster. A key success was the ASYCUDA World system in 2022. They also added a Single Window and Digital Tax Stamps for certain goods.
These new tools helped GRA reach a record high of D19.2 billion in taxes for 2024. The Digital Tax Stamp alone brought in D100 million this year, up from D15 million last year. That means D85 million more than before.
The African Development Bank provided money for the...
GAMBIA'S YOUNGEST MAYOR BRINGS NEW LIFE TO KANIFING.
Talib Ahmed Bensouda leads his city with fresh ideas. At 31, he became the youngest mayor in Gambian history when voters picked him in 2018. He runs Kanifing Municipality under the United Democratic Party banner.
The young leader studied economics at the University of Toronto. His mother, Amie Bensouda, works as a well-known lawyer. He started his time as mayor by fixing how the council works and making its money matters better.
Bensouda made big changes to keep the streets clean. His team put out 500 trash bins and hired 200 people. He ensured workers got better pay and set up money to help small business owners—D100 million for women and D20 million for young people.
His biggest...
GAMBIA'S PRESIDENT PRAISES PRESS AT HISTORIC DINNER.
President Adama Barrow of Gambia called the media his government's strongest partner at a first-ever dinner with journalists at the State House.
The Saturday event brought together media leaders and reporters. Barrow spoke about the need for unity among all citizens. He said everyone must work together, whether they are reporters, public workers, or even the president.
Since 2017, Barrow's government has made big changes to support press freedom. They have changed laws to give reporters more access to information and reduced government control over news groups.
The president's wife, Lady Sarjo Mballow-Barrow, joined him at the dinner. Barrow talked about how the free press helps...
