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Kenya criticises issue of travel advisories at US meeting

Kenya criticises issue of travel advisories at US meeting

Kenya on Wednesday criticised “the predictable pattern of travel advisories” in the aftermath of terror attacks.

“Travel advisories only serve to play into the hands of these vile merchants of death to who fear and despondence are essential tools of trade,” Foreign Affairs CAS Ababu Namwamba told the 79-member Global Coalition Against ISIS conference of Foreign ministers in Washington DC.

Calling…

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AU chief congratulates Sahle-Work Zewde on her election as Ethiopia's President

AU chief congratulates Sahle-Work Zewde on her election as Ethiopia’s President

African Union chairman Moussa Faki has congratulated Madam Sahle-Work Zewde on her election as the new President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia by Parliament on Thursday.

“This election is a landmark in many respects. It is the first time in Ethiopia’s long and proud history that a woman is assuming this elected high office,” Faki said in a press release on Thursday.

“Coming after…

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AfDB launches landmark credit insurance deal with African Trade Insurance Agency, UK reinsurers

AfDB launches landmark credit insurance deal with African Trade Insurance Agency, UK reinsurers

African Development Bank has launched a landmark $500 million credit insurance deal with African Trade Insurance Agency and UK reinsurers

This transaction is expected to encourage similar institutions to invest more on the continent in the future.

According to its website, ATI is a pan-African institution that provides political risk insurance to companies, investors, and lenders interested in…

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New UNON Director General takes office

New UNON Director General takes office

The new Director General of the United Nations Office, Nairobi, has arrived.

Hannah Tetteh, a lawyer by profession and a Ghanania, arrived in the country on Tuesday October 2 and took over from Tamrat Samuel, who has been acting DG for teh last two months.

Tetteh was appointed in July by Secretary General António Guterres to succeed Sahle-Work Zewde, who led the institution for seven years.

Tette…

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How Kenya’s Big Four agenda could benefit from Ukraine ties

How Kenya’s Big Four agenda could benefit from Ukraine ties

Embassy of Ukraine’s chargé d’affaires Samvel Arustamian during the interview on Tuesday / ERIC THUO

President Uhuru Kenyatta last Friday signed into law the Finance Bill 2018. This was amidst a backlash among Kenyans over the eight per cent VAT levy and other taxes to fund the Big Four and finance his development agenda.

However, various partners — missions, companies and…

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Work together for your country, JMEC tells South Sudanese

Work together for your country, JMEC tells South Sudanese

The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission has appealed to the people of South Sudan to work together for the good of the country, and further said there are no beneficiaries to the conflict in South Sudan.

Acting Deputy Chief of Staff – Strategy Dr Thomson Fontaine said: “As we celebrate the International Day of Peace, may we all embrace the spirit of togetherness and agree that there are no…

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UN agencies accused of corruption in leaked documents, audit

UN agencies accused of corruption in leaked documents, audit

Leaked documents have reveled massive corruption in the UN system under UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, ranging from impunity for sexual abuse and harassment, unnecessary and budgeted travel expenses and double-dipping of benefits.

Among those accused of overspending include Guterres and Erik Solheim, the head of United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi.

Kenya’s leading newspaper on…

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IGAD calls for deployment in South Sudan, as experts raise concerns

IGAD calls for deployment in South Sudan, as experts raise concerns

IGAD has called for the deployment of the Regional Protection Forces in South Sudan during its 33rd Extra-Ordinary Summit on September 12, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

In the IGAD communiqué, the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government held under the chairmanship of Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed, resolved: “ IGAD shall engage the UN Security Council to ensure that the Regional Protection Force…

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Don't waste your second chance, outgoing JMEC boss Mogae tells South Sudan

Don’t waste your second chance, outgoing JMEC boss Mogae tells South Sudan

Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission outgoing chairman Festus Mogae, on Wednesday appealed to the South Sudan parties not to squander the opportunity to bring lasting peace in South Sudan.

Speaking at the 33rd Extra Ordinary Assembly of the IGAD Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, the former President of Botswana: “It is my earnest hope that the signing of the Revitalized Peace…

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Raila-Uhuru handshake assured wary investors — Malaysian envoy Loh

Raila-Uhuru handshake assured wary investors — Malaysian envoy Loh

The easing of political tensions following the meeting between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga has been described as conducive to business.

  Malaysia High Commissioner to kenya Lon Seck Tiong at his office./EZEKIEL AMINGÁ/ The Star

Speaking to the Star, Malaysian High Commissioner Loh Tiong said: “Any investor who wants to invest in Kenya will first assess the…

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UNCTAD proposes reforms in gum arabic production, export in sub-Saharan Africa

UNCTAD proposes reforms in gum arabic production, export in sub-Saharan Africa

In a special gum arabic-themed issue of its Commodities at a Glance series, UNCTAD spotlights the huge potential of revenue growth lying in transforming this commodity into processed export goods.

A natural product derived from hardened acacia tree sap, harvested in the Sahel region of Africa, gum arabic is used primarily by the food industry. Given its many desirable properties, safety record…

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EU and UNCTAD to help Angola diversify its trade, eradicate poverty

EU and UNCTAD to help Angola diversify its trade, eradicate poverty

The European Union and UNCTAD on Wednesday April 11 launched a four-year, €5.5 million ($6.9m) project in Luanda aimed at helping Angola diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on oil, which accounts for a whopping 93 per cent of total merchandise exports.

After decades of civil war ended in 2002, Angola’s economy took off, thanks to abundant oil reserves, which fueled a decade of…

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IGAD special envoy discusses South Sudan crisis, possible compromises

IGAD special envoy discusses South Sudan crisis, possible compromises

The IGAD Special Envoy commences consultations on the outstanding issues at the HLRF

IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan Ambassador Ismail Wais, accompanied by representatives of the Office of the Chairperson of the IGAD Council of Ministers, April 10 held consultations with representatives of the South Sudanese Civil Society Stakeholders to the HLRF to discuss positions of the various parties and…

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INTERVIEW: Lake Turkana Wind Power Project will add 310 MW, 17 per cent of Kenya's consumption

INTERVIEW: Lake Turkana Wind Power Project will add 310 MW, 17 per cent of Kenya’s consumption

Denmark plays a key role in Turkana Wind Power project. Danish Ambassador Mette Knudsen speaks about the project, its challenges and benefits to Kenya and Loiyangalani, as well as the region’s security and stability, refugees, human rights and Kenya-Denmark economic relations.

Danish Ambassador Mette Knudsen during the interview on January 24 at the embassy/ VICTOR IMBOTO

Q. Having served in…

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REFORMERS vs. THE STATUS QUO: Is it possible to have free and fair polls?

The 8 August 2017 general election in Kenya was like no other. On 1 September, the Supreme Court of Kenya nullified the presidential election that saw President Uhuru Kenyatta obtain the majority of the votes. This was his nemesis Raila Odinga’s second petition, having challenged Uhuru’s first victory in 2013. It was the first time a presidential election had ever been invalidated in Africa, and…

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Interview: Strong, independent institutions are central to Kenya’s democracy - Nic Hailey

Interview: Strong, independent institutions are central to Kenya’s democracy – Nic Hailey

On Monday last week, envoys, including US Ambassador Robert Godec and British Deputy High Commissioner Susie Kitchens, gave a stern warning to Kenyan politicians regarding the October 26 repeat presidential election.

They said failing to hold the repeat polls as planned could plunge the country into a constitutional crisis. They urged NASA and Jubilee to drop some of their demands and…

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Interview: There is no reason Kenya should import food - Israel envoy

Interview: There is no reason Kenya should import food – Israel envoy

You are ending your tour of duty in Nairobi. How has your stay been?

Very busy, which is very good. We had hectic two years highlighted by a visit of President Uhuru Kenyatta to Israel in February last and five months later a visit by Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu and in both cases, the visits came after way too long. I think they were very important visits and very timely ones. We continue…