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AFRICAN COUNTRIES BANNING BOEING 737 MAX

Posted on 13 March 2019 by Gambeta News

Nigeria joins growing list of African countries that have ban the use of Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9. The aviation minister confirmed this news during a press briefing after the weekly Federal Executive Meeting held today at the state capital. So far, these are the list of countries that have ban the operation of the controversial Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 in their airspace. Egypt Ethiopia Kenya Nambia Nigeria Morocco South Africa

FRENCH PRESIDENT KICK-OFF AFRICA TOUR WITH DJIBOUTI VISIT

Posted on 12 March 201912 March 2019 by Gambeta News

President Macron tours three Africa nations in four days. President Macron has kick-off his 4-days tour in Africa. He arrived Djibouti last night and meet with President Ismail Omar Guelleh. While in the country, Macron will also visit France’s largest military contingent based in Africa with its 1,450 troops. Macron will be the second French president to travel to Djibouti in 20 years, after Nicolas Sarkozy in 2010. On his next stop, is Ethiopia. The president who arrive…

EGYPT TO STRENGTHEN COORDINATION WITH KENYA

Posted on 6 March 20196 March 2019 by Gambeta News

Egypt and Kenya to strengthen coordination after talk held between both nations. Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi held talks with Delegates from Kenya over relationship coordination. The Kenyan delegates led by Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Monica Juma talked about promoting relations between the two countries. Monica Juma during the meeting praised the success of the last AU summit in Addis Ababa as Egypt’s President led the leadership of the union. Meanwhile, the meeting tackled other regional issues, including the latest developments…

KENYA CONSIDERING FULL OWNERSHIP OF KENYA AIRWAYS

Posted on 27 February 20191 March 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya government considering full ownership of Kenya airways to effectively ward off competition from other state-owned airlines in Africa. According to the Transport Principal Secretary Esther Koimett; the Kenyan government is considering taking back full ownership of Kenya Airways which is its national carrier. The full ownership of Kenya Airways is to enable the government effectively forestall competition from other renowned national carrier airlines in the continent. Kenya government owns 48.9 percent stake in Kenya Airways; while Air…

TETU CONSTITUENCY RESIDENTS AT RISK DUE TO BAD ASBESTOS PIPE IN KENYA

Posted on 25 February 201925 February 2019 by Gambeta News

Tetu constituency in Kenya has been drinking contaminated water due to bad asbestos pipe for 49 years. Water is essential for life, because without it we almost cannot survive. And before taking any, we must ensure that it is good for our health. But Residents of Tetu constituency in Kenya has been drinking unhealthy water since the 1970s, according to an audit report. The audit by Auditor General Edward Ouko was on behalf of the chairman of the Public Investments Committee…

AWARD WINNING SWAHILI GEM APARTMENTS

Posted on 19 February 201919 February 2019 by Gambeta News

The Incredibly beautiful, and award winning Swahili Gem Apartments in Mombasa, Kenya. The building of Swahili Gem aimed at translating contemporary Swahili into a High-rise structure. The structure is a residential occupancy along the Tudor creek – Mombasa. Tudor creek is also famous for other numerous developments along the coast line. Award: Architectural Association of Kenya Awards of Excellence in Architecture-Best Residential Building This amazing structure was designed by Urko Sanchez Architect, an…

MOBILE MONEY IN UGANDA TO ATTRACT DEBT INVESTORS

Posted on 13 February 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda’s mobile money platform will help attract debt investors. Uganda is planning to use mobile money platforms to sell government securities to its citizens. The government said the mobile money platform will help reduce the dependence on commercial banks and institutional investors for funding. The Ugandan government also believes the initiative will help boost savings and investments; especially among its citizens and this will in turn also drive economic growth. In Uganda many people do not…

KENYA’s STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY RANKED AMONG RAIL TOURS IN WORLD

Posted on 11 February 201911 February 2019 by Gambeta News

The Madaraka Express in Kenya makes list of remarkable rail tours in the world. Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway also known as The Madaraka Express is now among the list of remarkable rail tours in the world. This report is according to British Media, The Telegraph; who published its survey on the most magnificent rail tours in the world for 2019. From the survey, the multi-billion-shilling Madaraka Express which opened in mid-2017 ranked seven (7) out of thirteen (13) remarkable rail tours…

CONSTRUCTION OF WESTLANDS MARKET IN KENYA IS 85% COMPLETE

Posted on 5 February 20195 February 2019 by Gambeta News

Westlands Market Construction almost complete in Kenya. Construction of the Westlands market in Kenya is almost complete. The project which is now 85% complete will help generate revenue for the nation as well as create job for residents in the area. The Westlands market construction project which has been facing issues in the past is now close to completion. According to Official twitter handle for the President’s Delivery Unit, the new and modern Westlands market will host hundreds of…

KENYA’s EACC SHUT DOWN NATIONAL TRANSPORT AND SAFETY AUTHORITY (OFFICE

Posted on 30 January 201930 January 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya’s National transport and safety authority (NTSA) office closed down. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EACC) have closed down the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) building. The raiding and closing down of the NTSA office is due to an ongoing investigation of the 14 Riverside Drive attack. Gunmen attacked Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi on the 15th of January 2019. The attack happened at Dusit hotel complex, claiming the lives of many. The raid is to…

KENYAN CHIEF JUSTICE SWEARS IN 47 NEW RESIDENT MAGISTRATES

Posted on 29 January 201929 January 2019 by Gambeta News

47 new Resident Magistrates sworn in by Kenya’s Chief Justice. After the Anti-graft summit was held last Friday 25th January 2019; Kenya’s chief justice presided over the swearing of new resident magistrates. This process is to help increase and boost the nation’s judiciary capacity. The Chief Justice charged the new resident magistrates to think thorough their rulings. He said it will help avoid delaying justice to deserving citizens in the nation. In his own words,…

TANZANIA AND KENYA TRADE PROBLEMS RESUMES

Posted on 28 January 201928 January 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenyans unhappy with Tanzania’s refusal to sale its product in their country resulting to trade and bilateral issues. Kenya and Tanzania have being having problem when it comes to trading of goods and services. An agreement between both nations on 24 February 2018 was meant to solve this problem. But the problem have still remained unsolved. Currently Tanzanian goods are freely getting into Kenya Market while the Tanzanian’s are restricting sales of Kenya’s products in…

THE ANTI-GRAFT SUMMIT IN KENYA: TACKLING CORRUPTION

Posted on 25 January 2019 by Gambeta News

Anti-Graft Summit held in Kenya with the aim of tackling corruption Corruption is like a form of dishonesty to any nation or place. This is why the Kenya government has set up an anti-graft summit which will aim to tackle such problem. The summit which has brought various stakeholders from all over the nation with a view to provide solution. The forum will provide a means of reflecting on the question of governance and corruption….

CHINA ASSURES SUPPORT FOR KENYA’s TERRORISM FIGHT

Posted on 24 January 201924 January 2019 by Gambeta News

China assures Kenya support to fight terrorism Wang, Beijing’s top diplomat and also a member of the 19th Communist Party of China (CPC) central committee, said “China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and will continue to offer unwavering support to Kenya’s efforts to fight against terrorism and maintain national security”. After the attack that occurred on 15th January, 2019 the Chinese Embassy in Nairobi; issued a statement addressed to Foreign Affairs cabinet Secretary Monica Juma condemning…

DELEGATES IN KENYA FOLLOWING RIVERSIDE DRIVE ATTACK

Posted on 19 January 2019 by Gambeta News

Nigeria sends delegates to Kenya following the 14 Riverside Drive attack in Nairobi. Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, Nigeria’s Special Envoy and founder Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development. He was in Kenya yesterday delivering a message of condolence and goodwill to the President and people of Kenya. Following on, President Uhuru Kenyatta received the delegation and thanked Nigeria’s President and people of Nigeria. The delegation later proceeded to pay an official visit to Ambassador Monica Juma,…

KENYAN GOVERNMENT START DREDGING ON LAKE VICTORIA

Posted on 18 January 201918 January 2019 by Gambeta News

Dredging process at Lake Victoria kick-off today in Kenya. Kenya government has kick-off the dredging process on lake Victoria. This process will help boost the nation transportation sector as well as growing the sector. Meanwhile, the process will help ease the vessel navigation. The project will help eradicate water hyacinth and also remove sediment which will further open the lakeside port. Meanwhile, the government took so long but finally the process is in place. The project will…

TERRORIST ATTACK DUSIT HOTEL COMPLEX IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Posted on 16 January 201918 January 2019 by Gambeta News

Gunmen have attacked Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The attack happened in Dusit hotel complex, claiming the lives of many. Witnesses saw four armed men entering the complex, before at least two blast and gunfire were heard. Al-Shabab, a militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The government of Kenya has taken control of the situation, warning politicians and members of the public to keep off the Dusit Hotel area until declared safe. According…

Kenya commends Prosper Africa Initiative by Trump

Posted on 16 January 2019 by Gambeta News

The prosper Africa initiative was recently commended by President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya. He said the initiative will “deepen the trade, commerce and security ties between Kenya and the US. I therefore look forward to working with President Donald Trump, the US government and US private sector for the mutual benefit of our two countries.” ABOUT PROSPER AFRICA National Security Advisor John Bolton had announced the Trump Administration’s new “Prosper Africa” strategy aimed at boosting US…

New Year Message from Africa’s Leaders

Posted on 7 January 20197 January 2019 by Gambeta News

A Happy New Year message from the GambetaNews Team! We have compiled some videos of Africa’s leaders wishing you well in the new year. Obviously, we cannot have all 54 videos of Africa’s leaders. It would be too cumbersome. So, we have made a selection that will inspire you. Enjoy! Thank you for being part of our community. Image: GettyImages

US ANNOUNCES NEW AFRICA POLICY

Posted on 17 December 201817 December 2018 by Gambeta News

The United States yesterday outlined its Africa strategy by reiterating its commitment to strong partnerships with key countries in Africa, specifically naming Kenya as a target for future US aid and investment. The US said it would also seek to promote intraregional trade and commercial ties with its African allies, shifting its focus from “indiscriminate aid” to one of trade and investment and positioning itself as a more sustainable alternative to what it termed “predatory”…

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