Francis Atwoli Announces New Leadership Changes At COTU
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions-Kenya (COTU-K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has announced the election of Rev. Joel Kandie Chebii as the new Chairman General of the workers’ body.
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How Kenya stands to lose from Uganda oil row
For decades, Kenya has imported oil and sold it on to its East African neighbors – but its role as the main gateway for supplying fuel to the region is now at risk.
Ethiopia talks with rebel group OLA end without deal
The Ethiopian government says the latest round of peace talks with the rebel group Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has failed to end with an agreement.
Kenya’s government denies funding for floods
The announcement comes after the governor of Mombasa, one of the counties most impacted by the ongoing floods, disputed Mr Gachagua’s earlier claim that the government had sent counties 10bn Kenyan shillings ($65m;£52m) for flood response.
Helicopters aiding flood victims in Kenya – VP
At least 80,000 households across Kenya have been affected by heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides over the last week, the deputy president has said.
Kenya’s President Ruto one of four Africans on Time climate leaders list
Kenya’s President William Ruto has been named by Time Magazine as one of the world’s 100 most influential leaders shaping…
Madagascar votes in presidential election boycotted by opposition
Madagascar is holding presidential elections despite an opposition boycott following weeks of protests. A curfew was declared overnight in the…
Ethiopian Airlines on buying spree at Dubai Airshow
Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to buy 11 Airbus planes, a day after it purchased 31 Boeing aircraft, AFP news…
Uganda MPs approve ending oil imports through Kenya
Uganda’s parliament on Tuesday passed a bill allowing the state-owned oil company Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) to source and…
Ex-gynaecologist on trial in France over Rwanda genocide
A former gynaecologist from Rwanda has gone on trial in France on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. In…
