Junet Mohamed is happy with President William Ruto. Junet is a member of parliament in Kenya. He likes that Ruto is helping Raila Odinga. Raila wants to be the head of the African Union Commission. People call this the AUC for short.
Junet thinks Raila has a good chance of winning. He said Ruto's support is a big deal. "When Ruto backs something, it usually works out," Junet explained. He believes Ruto's approval will help Raila a lot.
Raila getting picked for the AUC job would be huge. Junet said it would help Ruto's image for a long time. It could also be great for Kenya and the whole continent of Africa.
The AUC is important. It makes sure the African Union's plans happen. The head of the AUC has a lot of power.
Raila used to be...
President William Ruto of Kenya spoke up again about his government's livestock vaccination program. Some people have questioned how it will be different from past efforts.
Ruto said the big change is that the government will pay for all the vaccines this time. In the past, each farmer had to buy their vaccines. Having the government cover the cost ensures that all animals get the shot, so even farmers who are struggling with money can protect their herds.
The president made clear that the vaccines are a choice, not a requirement. Farmers who don't want to participate can opt out. He compared this program to how the government helps coffee and sugarcane farmers. The goal is to support everyone who raises livestock.
Ruto asked leaders...
Kenya Leader Charts Path With Regional Chiefs.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met on Monday with past leaders from Mt Kenya to discuss their future in politics.
"I spent time with many local leaders," Gachagua said. "We looked at what comes next as we enter the new year."
These talks helped them see where they stand. The group learned how they reached this point and found new ways to move forward.
Several past members of Parliament joined the meeting. Peter Mwathi came. Jude Njomo showed up. Others there were Wainanina Jungle, Ngunjiri Wambugu, Gichuhi Mwangi and Kabinga Wathayu.
Former local officials sat down with them. Kuria Karema shared views. Joseph Karichu spoke up. Mercy Nungari brought ideas. Muthoni Chikiru...
America Plans Final Farewell to Jimmy Carter.
The nation will honor Jimmy Carter at his state funeral on January 9. The event will take place at Washington National Cathedral on a day set aside to remember America's oldest president.
Ted Mondale steps in to read words his father wrote for Carter. The elder Mondale served as Carter's vice president but died three years ago. The son carries out his father's wish to say goodbye to his friend.
Carter died at home in Plains, Georgia on Sunday. He lived 100 years. More events will happen in Atlanta before he rests next to his wife, Rosalynn, in Plains. She passed away last November at 96.
President Biden asked for flags to fly halfway down their poles for 30 days. He called Carter "a...
A religious figure praised Zimbabwe's leader on Sunday. Andrew Wutawunashe said President Mnangagwa leads the nation well. He made these claims at a prayer meeting in Bulawayo, where the president came to give thanks.
The church man saw grand plans in the works. He linked the president to holy men from old times. "Our leader gave us dreams for 2030, just like Joshua and Caleb did," he said.
Life tells a different tale. A harsh dry season leaves many people hungry. The money system struggles. A new coin from April keeps losing its worth each day.
Wutawunashe dismissed those who speak up. "People who cry on social media know nothing," he said. He points to farm plans and new roads as signs that things are working well.
But the facts...
Zimbabwe's farm chief says the nation beat its worst dry spell in over 40 years. Minister Anxious Masuka praised the state's work at a church event in Bulawayo.
"People can find food on shelves," Masuka said. He noted that past droughts brought long lines and empty stores. The minister credited President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He said the leader helps feed more than 12 million people, about 83% of all citizens.
But facts paint a darker picture. Food costs have been rising since April when Zimbabwe created a new currency called ZiG. This cash lost value fast. In street deals, people trade one U.S. dollar for 40 to 60 ZiG.
Country folks face tough times. Many go hungry, but they stay alive thanks to food from world helpers. Groups like...
Police want to find a store manager who stole $35,000 in cash from his job in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Mthulisi Cecil Ronald Moyo, age 23, took money that should have gone to the bank. The theft happened at a wholesale store where he worked as a branch leader.
On October 22, Moyo met an armored truck team at work. They gave him $35,390 to put in his company's bank account. Instead, he took the cash and left. No one knows where he went.
"We need help finding this man," said Police Chief Paul Nyathi. He asks people with tips to call the police at (0242) 703631, send WhatsApp notes to 0712 800197, or walk into a police station to share what they know.
The young manager faces fraud charges when caught. His choice to steal from his job...
South African leader Helen Zille offers a fresh perspective on Zimbabwe's troubles. She points to how the country dealt with its past after British rule ended.
Zimbabwe gained freedom in 1980. The land once fed much of Africa, but today, its people face hard times. Many blame quick farm changes around the year 2000 for this fall.
Zille leads South Africa's Democratic Alliance party. She sees good and bad marks from colonial times. Schools, health care, and power plants came from that era, she notes. "Should we throw these away just to break from the past?" she asks.
She compared Zimbabwe with Singapore, another former British colony. Both started free life at similar times. Singapore grew rich. Zimbabwe fell into trade with goats and...
Two big names in Zimbabwe music meet tonight at Athens Arena in Esigodini. Sungura master Alick Macheso teams up with band Insimbi ZeZhwane for a rare show.
Macheso returns after five years away from Esigodini. His manager, Tich Makahamadze, said the band just landed in Bulawayo. They checked their sound gear and stood ready to play.
"This place means much to Macheso," Makahamadze said. "Fans will see him at his best."
The rising stars of Insimbi ZeZhwane feel thrilled to share the stage. Lead singer Meluleki "Brema" Moyo looks up to Macheso. "He shows us what hard work can do," Moyo said. The band plans to play songs from their latest record.
Jabulani Mbira runs Athens Arena. He wants to make Esigodini a stop for more famous acts...
