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South Africa Opposition in Turmoil as Malema’s Deputy Jjumps Ship

By: BBC A major player on South Africa’s political landscape for more than a decade, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has been shaken to the core following the defection of its deputy leader Floyd Shivambu to former President Jacob Zuma’s fledgling party – uMhkonto weSizwe (MK), or Spear of the …

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Tunai and Karoney Get New State Roles in Ruto’s Latest Appointments

  President William Ruto has announced new government appointments in a gazette notice dated August 23, 2024. Former Lands Cabinet Secretary Farida Karoney has been appointed Chairperson of the National Lottery Board for a three-year term, effective immediately. ALSO READ: Ruto Kicks Out Nyakera as KEMSA Chair Additionally, former Narok …

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Mudavadi Attends TICAD-9 Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo

Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Minister for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, is in Tokyo for the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) ministerial meeting, which starts today. Mudavadi is leading Kenya’s delegation in discussions on key TICAD-9 themes, including society, peace, stability, and economic development. READ …

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Raila Odinga Reveals Academic Credentials for AU Commission Chair Bid

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has disclosed his academic qualifications as he seeks the position of African Union Commission Chairperson. His educational background includes a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Magdeburg Technical School & Otto-Von-Guericke University, a Certificate in Senior Management from the Kenya Institute of Management, and various other …

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Ruto Kicks Out Nyakera as KEMSA Chair

President Ruto has removed Irungu Nyakera from his role as chairperson of the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA), a position he held for just under a year. According to a Gazette Notice dated August 22, Nyakera is being succeeded by former Narok Governor Samuel Tunai. Nyakera, who assumed the position …

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