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CLIMATE DIPLOMACY
Under Climate Diplomacy, there is massive and intense negotiations for loss and damage funds, mitigation funds among others
Africa, as a matter of urgency must be very deliberate on negotiations and where possible, begin to negotiate as ONE & not 54 entities
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Not Gaza,
Nearly 15km outside the Nairobi CBD, it is all gunshots in Githurai settlement area.
Kenya can do better
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3K
3K
Nairobi,
Kenyan leader President
@WilliamsRuto
is turning around what appeared as his possible downfall by the Gen Z into a victory for the country
#EngageThePresident
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Dear Gen Z
Raila may be the worst person you need now to propel the change you desire. It is allowed. It is okey. But remember, he has been on DEATH ROW calling for multiparty democracy and FREEDOM of SPEECH you enjoy today
Even in DEATH ROW, he still called for DIALOGUE
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Prof.
@KindikiKithure
☑He tamed the emergence of Nairobi runaway daylight robbery
☑Silenced the banditry
☑Thwarted terror activities
☑Procured modern police armored personnel carrier
☑Streamlined Border security through BCOCC
He served diligently
Kenya deserves him
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While in US, Kenyan leader President
@WilliamsRuto
is expected to speak for the Horn of Africa Region as far as security of the region is concerned and the best way forward
It is in the best interest of US and Kenya that the region is peaceful and secure for investment purposes
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We call on the police
@IG_NPS
to restrain his officers from actions that could hinder peace efforts going forward
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The voice of Senior Private, Hezekiah Ochuka when he attempted to overthrow the government in 1982
Since then, the reasons Ochuka listed for overthrowing the MOI regime are the same issues being raised today by Gen Z
Kenya's challenge is systematic
#NaneNaneMarch
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Amb.
@eelokaale
is the new Kenya's Permanent Rep to UN
The
@uonbi
&
@uniofwarwick
alumni is not new to UN corridors as this will be another opportunity for him at the Global body after years at UNDP
From
@AfricaCDA
we wish him the very best
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Nairobi,
In Africa, we produce what we don't consume and consume what we don't produce and we blame it on the market economy
Master Class by
@FadhelKaboub
THREAD
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UNPRECEDENTED, unseen before in Kenya. UNFORTUNATE!!
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Dr. Lyla Latif,
@LylaALatif
is a deeply grounded and thoughtful scholar whose insights on matters Tax, Debt and IFF are meticulously communicated with easy to and for better understanding
‘The evolution of IFFs as we understand it is intricately linked to the progress of technology … cloud computing [is an] example of how advancements in tech can facilitate the growth of IFFs.’ Argues in her thought provoking contribution
@LylaALatif
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Mr.
@RailaOdinga
's bid for
@_AfricanUnion
top job will be Kenya's second attempt at the job.
Nearly 8 years ago Kenya nominated then Minister for Foreign Affairs
@AMB_A_Mohammed
for the same job
Mr. Odinga is seen as one of the most experienced politicians in Africa today
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Mr. Odinga hold a strong and unwavering position on
#Somaliland
as far as her quest for recognition is concerned
Odinga hopes to succeed current AUC chair Mousa Faki
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We call upon
@IPOA_KE
to see to it that any officer acting outside the law held accountable
Kenya is not a pariah state & as such, actions by and of any state authority must align with the tenets of both inter/national law
Juja night shooting must stop
#RejectFinanceBill2024
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Our CEO's media engagement
It is our position that police deployment to Haiti is an opportunity for Kenya to stand up and protect humanity (Responsibility to Protect)
It is also our considered opinion that Kenya got to incorporate foreign languages in her police training
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At the inauguration ceremony of President
@PaulKagame
where tens of African heads of states gathered, President
@WilliamsRuto
seemed to have taken advantage of the gathering to drum up support for
@RailaOdinga
in his AUC chairmanship bid in the sideline meetings
#RoadtoAUC
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We value policy based approach to issues and not civil disobedience.
That does not mean that civil disobedience is wrong, NO. We have just chosen a path we believe can work for the better and for all.
@ForeignOfficeKE
@SingoeiAKorir
@MusaliaMudavadi
@Honcalebamisi
@KoechNelsonK
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Teargas lobbed into a PSV full of passengers within Nairobi Commercial Business District
Eye witnesses report that the act was by a uniformed officer
Nairobi is the only place where demonstrators have been teargassed. The rest of the nation largely very peaceful
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The trajectory taken by
@ForeignOfficeKE
PS
@SingoeiAKorir
on the Haiti Mission is what we call as SOFT POWER approach
@Africa4Haiti254
through Art and Music is meant to rally Haiti to and for one mission
Dr. Sing'oei is now in full swing of Multi-Track Diplomacy
Well done sir
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North Rift, Kenya
Over 15 schools both primary and secondary have been successfully reconstructed by KDF and learners back to class
As the banditry guns continuously diminish, the people have successfully returned their farms and learners to class.
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@FadhelKaboub
@guardian
@_AfricanUnion
@african_stream
@BBCAfrica
@cgtnafrica
@PowerShftAfrica
@WilliamsMkenya
@citizentvkenya
@StateHouseKenya
@Nairobi_Express
Globalists led by IMF must learn that times have changed and loading it on folks today like in the 90s will only meet rebellion.
Education has enlightened Africa
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One of the key ministries that requires total TRUST from all security players both internally and externally is DEFENSE. CS
@HonAdenDuale
earned it
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The demand for freedom is universal. More and more country are becoming autocratic, suggests House of Freedom report.
Of interest, the report marks out
#Somaliland
and Kenya as the only hope for the Horn of Africa
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As the globe marks World Environment Day, at
@AfricaCDA
we have elected to celebrate a true champion of Climate Change in all its facets
@FadhelKaboub
The world relies on his voice on matters Climate Change and environment
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Kenyan leader President
@WilliamsRuto
's firm and unwavering position on Ukraine-Russia war
Condemns western powers and Russia alike
His utterances are nonaligned despite Kenya being proposed fronted as a MNNA
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FINAL SALUTE!
Led by President
@WilliamsRuto
, military, family and Kenyans at large have gathered at a military sports complex in a funeral service of the late Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Francis Ogolla
Photo courtesy of
@JonahJmwangi
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Kenya's Foreign Policy Drivers
PS, Dr.
@SingoeiAKorir
Renowned legislative drafter in Kenya
Former Chief Legal Advisor (Legislative Drafting and Review), Office of the Deputy President
Sir, Foreign Service Act 2021 deserves a review. We will be glad to share our thoughts
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May 2023,German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was
@WilliamsRuto
's guest in
@StateHouseKenya
and their talk was on job opportunities for Kenyans in Germany
A year later, German Parliament passes law to ease migration to Germany for purposes of job opportunities
See clips below
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Kenya's 4th President, Uhuru Kenyatta in a statement says leaders must listen to the electorates. He adds, listening isn't a choice but an obligation
Statement comes in immediately after President Ruto's speech over
#Rejectfinancebill2024
protests
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Nairobi,
A young Muslim medic seen easing the pain of teargas among protesters in the streets of Nairobi during
#RejectFinanceBi2024
Involvement of such professionals suggests a strong moral and ethical stance on the issue at hand.
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At 92 years of age, Mr. Ndwiga Muruathika from Embu, Mt. Kenya region confesses of having been one of the three hitmen that were hired to kill TOM MBOYA in 1969
Mr. Ndwiga made the confession to journalist
@DuncanKhaemba
of
@ntvkenya
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Russian flag is increasingly becoming synonymous with anti government protests in Africa of late
Is Kremlin becoming the new frontier of hope for young Africans?
@KremlinRussia
@russembkenya
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President
@WilliamsRuto
has had high level meetings with various East Africa heads of states and delegations ahead of his US state visit
Could President Ruto be carrying messages to President
@POTUS
from the regional heads of states?
This, can not be overstated
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When President Ruto accepted to dialogue, the Gen Zs ought to have grabbed that opportunity.
It is never too late as
#NaneNaneMarch
culminate the protests, people can now engage constructively with President
@WilliamsRuto
Nairobi,
Kenyan leader President
@WilliamsRuto
is turning around what appeared as his possible downfall by the Gen Z into a victory for the country
#EngageThePresident
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Themed, '𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻,' Kenya's ministry of
@InteriorKE
in collaboration with
@IOMKenya
held inaugural border conference
By 2015, 2.35%(1.08M) of Kenya's population were immigrants
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Upon study, research and interviews, Haiti Mission is bound to be very successful.
The Kenyan Police led mission will inspire Africa and beyond
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Nairobi,
Politicians and individuals heavily linked with pockets of violence witnessed in Kenya today include
1. Mike Sonko
2. Benjamin Gathiru, MP
3. Ferdinand Waititu
4. Ndura Waruinge, former Mungiki leader
5. George Theuri, former MP
May be called for questioning by DCI
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AU Commission chairperson position has been largely male dominated
@AMB_A_Mohammed
then Kenyan Foreign Minister in 2017 gave it a shot unsuccessfully. From her failure, did
@FawziaYusufAdam
learn a thing ? From
@DlaminiZuma
successful bid for that post, what did she learn?
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Kenya's Pres.
@WilliamsRuto
formally announces the passing on of Kenya's Chief of Defense Forces Gen. Francis Ogola who passed on while on official duty in the Rift Valley part of Kenya
All flags to fly half mast for 3 days as Kenya mourns the passing of the General
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Number of casualties remain unknown as protesters gain access to parliament and the senate building
A section of parliament set on fire
Unfortunate scenes witnessed in Nairobi Kenya over
#REJECTFINANCEB
İLL2024
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YOU HAVE FAILED ME,
President
@WilliamsRuto
point out at the government communication team for having failed to do their job
Two months ago, our Executive Director urged the national government communication team to communicate frequently and eloquently about govt' policies
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Set a reminder for my upcoming Space!
Is the Nile or Red Sea causing the tension and can IGAD save the situation?
@Mizani254
@AbdiAbdinur
@FabiusMulongo
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Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Blessed indeed," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!"
Transition well Bishop Allan Kiuna of
@JccKenya
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The United States of America needs a President whose presence in the Whitehouse alone acts as a deterrence of war to any nation by any nation
But more IMPORTANTLY, the world needs a UN that can bite, a UN that is free from servitude to a few powers
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@chionesoSam
is spot on in chapter of "Transforming Climate Finance"
☑ Conflicts in the Chad Basin part of the larger Sahel region, is partly to blame on Climate Change
To address the perennial conflicts there, you got to deal with Climate Change factor
@afronomicslaw
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Kigali,
Kenya's Chief Justice Emeritus
@dkmaraga
who was the lead observer in Rwandan election has hailed the election as the most peaceful and organized
CJ Maraga nullified President Uhuru's election in 2017 for not having followed due process and procedures
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OF NATIONAL DIALOGUE CONSCIOUSNESS
1. If you reject dialogue, what viable alternative are you proposing?
2. If President Ruto goes, then what?
If you answer these two questions with clarity and consciousness to yourself, then let's ask
@Mizani254
to create a space for us all
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As the world marks International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers,
@AfricaCDA
we have elected to celebrate Lieutenant General Daniel Opande for his relentless efforts to restore peace in Sierra Leon, Liberia among other African States
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One of the key negotiation items lined up for President
@WilliamsRuto
and
@POTUS
is the extension and expansion of AGOA from 2025 to 2041
Expansion discussion to be centered around allowing more Kenyan products under the AGOA framework
Seize the opportunity & build better
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@ItsMutai
By last night we correctly predicted Kenyan Defense winning BIGLY
We hope this defense agreement will not lead to arms race within the Horn of Africa region
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Kenya's President holds urgent security meeting to address pockets of insecurity incidences in the North Rift part of Kenya
The area is part of the nation's bread basket & President Ruto is keen on seeing the residents settle in farms
Present was PS
@ray_omollo
@KindikiKithure
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Dear Gen Z in Kenya,
1980's these young people(pic below) now senior citizens fought long & hard against a brutish government of Moi & succeeded. Today, you (Gen Z) enjoy the fruits of their sweat and blood
30 years to come, what shall be said of you?
#RejectFinanceBill2024
👇
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In Italy, President
@WilliamsRuto
of Kenya joined G7 leaders in launching the Apulia Food Security Initiative to address structural barriers to food security & nutrition & build more resilient, sustainable, and productive agriculture and food systems
A key priority to Kenya
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QUITE A BALANCE
What is it that should guide the practice of modern diplomacy?
Realism
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Principles
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It is wrong of the Gen Z to expect
@RailaOdinga
's support when they are not ready to exercise the tenets of good Democracy and Governance (DIALOGUE)
We must all accept that Kenya is not a pariah state and declining DIALOGUE is equal to advancing ANARCHY
#OccupyCBDTuesday
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7th Kenya - Iran Joint
Commission for Cooperation scheduled for this August in Nairobi courtesy of
@ForeignOfficeKE
Kenya to explore more market opportunities for Tea, Coffee and Meat
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Hon.
@FawziaYusufAdam
endorsement of
@RailaOdinga
's AUC candidature is a huge boost
Fawzia Adam enjoys(ed) a huge support from the continent as she campaigned for AUC chair position before opting out to support Raila Odinga
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Why President
@WilliamsRuto
Seoul visit is important to Kenyan Economy
The trade imbalance between Seoul and Nairobi by 2022 stood at $447M value import by Nairobi from Seoul & $58.9M value export by Nairobi to Seoul
THREAD
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Kenya officially joins the big boys club as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) in Africa headed by Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia
Kenya, like the other African nations stands to gain a much deeper strategic and security partnership with the US
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Guided by values & principles of social democracy,
@RailaOdinga
has been particularly concerned about the oppressed, the poor,
inequity in the distribution of public resources and the voiceless
majority
He has always prioritized DIALOGUE as a solution to political standoffs
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Kenya has never failed in her many missions abroad. Haiti will not be an exception.
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JKIA is a protected area.
Attempts to
#OccupyAirport
by any group may provoke the state to act in a certain way.
We call on the protesters to find it necessary to engage the Kenyan government in a DIALOGUE
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Nairobi,
@AmbMonicaJuma
is Kenya's National Security Advisor to President
@WilliamsRuto
. And the first to hold that position in Kenya
A deep intellectual whose formidable diplomatic manoeuvres shall deliver Haiti Mission success
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Qatari Minister of State, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz on the spot about Qatari's involvement in Somalia with non-state actors
What an egg on the face !!
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Garissa University continues to admit hundreds of students at every intake. Behind this success is a story of RESILIENCE following a terror attack 9 years ago Locals say, Kenya's security agencies
@kdfinfo
@InteriorKE
have restored confidence in the institution & the learners
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Before his election and shortly after, Kenyan leader President
@WilliamsRuto
's diplomatic pronouncements bruised many in the diplomatic world
Lately, his diplomatic standpoint is gaining traction from peers
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Live from Nairobi,
President Ruto: I hereby put on notice the financiers, the planners and perpetrators of these treasonous events of today
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#Somaliland
Take your Quran and newspaper, and read both. But interpret newspapers from your Quran
Read the ever-changing current events through the lens of the enduring truths found in scripture
Ideally include a book on forgiveness in one hand & reconciliation in another
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Nairobi,
Abduction of protesters and volunteers health professionals linked to
#REJECTF
İNANCEBILL2024 protests like
@Dr_AustinOmondi
is negating efforts to reach amicable solution
In fact it only fuels the protest as seen in the poster below
Poster courtesy of
@Osama_otero
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How Climate Change will affect nations' GDPs should temperatures increase by a single degree centigrade
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Nairobi,
UNPRECEDENTED, RADICAL but NECESSARY.
Kenyan leader President
@WilliamsRuto
has dismissed his entire cabinet including Attorney General with an exception of Prime Cabinet Secretary who also doubles up as the Cabinet Secretary for
@ForeignOfficeKE
Dr.
@MusaliaMudavadi
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As
@AmbMKimani
's tour of duty as Kenya's Permanent Rep to UN comes to an end, here at
@AfricaCDA
we wish him well in his next new role
@nyuCIC
as Executive Director of NYU’s Center on International Cooperation (CIC)
The Kings College alumni towered the UN headquarters with gusto
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Intelligence and resources go hand in hand
Intelligence collaboration is key to thwarting insurgencies and related security threats in Africa ~ Gordon K'achola
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Somalia President
@HassanSMohamud
says his government is ready for a dialogue with the militant group al shabaab
Can al shabaab accept to dialogue with Somalia government
YES THEY CAN
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MAY BE
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NO THEY CAN NOT
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The missing link
When Kenyan Military Generals towered African continent like colossal
From Namibia, S.Sudan through Liberia to Sierra Leone Lt. Gen. Daniel Opande and Gen. Sumbeiywo silenced guns and democracy prevailed
Don't we have such Generals today to help Sudan?
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The concept of Responsibility to Protect may not make a lot of sense till skirmishes hit your country
Why is the deployment of Kenya Police to Haiti turning into a legal battle ground?
What does the reciprocal instrument contain?
How good is it for Kenya's political economy?
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#Somaliland
is gearing up to mark another June 26th.
Has, the prominence given to May 18th watered down the Somaliland agitation for global recognition?
How realistic is the agitation 33 years later?
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Not any president in Africa can be willing to face the young people as President
@WilliamsRuto
has done
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There is a window of hope to restore normalcy not by going to the extremes by either side but by admitting that there is a problem that need to be addressed
Gov't, CSOs, Int'l community, clergy, imams, protesters and stakeholders have a golden opportunity pursue this as a unit
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And as such, Africa remains the main target of the global north...
Find link of the full video in the comment section
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@JamalPacman
Connect with
@AfricaCDA
for an in depth analysis on diplomatic issues across Africa
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The Year is 2020 under the brutal regime of Uhuru Kenyatta and Matiang'i
The use of this photo by pro demonstrators in Kenya to whip emotions has revealed the possibility of some powerful forces behind the protest that began on a high democratic spirit by Gen Z
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When he managed to bring together nearly all IGAD heads of states during his swearing in ceremony in Mogadishu, it was more clearer that
@HassanSMohamud
was set to renew Somalia's ties diplomatically at the global stage
OSLO is know for many things including OIL production
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@CMithia
of
@AFRODAD2011
speaks to the unproductive debts in Africa and attributes it to a rigged global financial architecture.
More voices are necessary on matters debt and development in Africa
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The Horn of Africa is a laboratory of civil wars and conflicts, where resilience and turmoil coexist. Observing the struggles and strength. The wars keep shifting from one nation to the other
Sudan🇸🇩 needs and deserves African based solution. Brings negotiations back to Africa
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Kenyan proposed finance bill
Kenyans send direct phone messages to their elected Members of Parliament asking them to vote in a particular way. One MP confesses of receiving 3000 messages from constituents
MPs have complained of being harassed by the electorates
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Somalia considers Ethiopia an aggressor
Somalia seeks a Defense pact from Egypt who has issues with Ethiopia over Nile River (Egypt's life line)
Pres. Hassan Sheikh thanks Pres. El-Sisi for unwavering support of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
War looming?
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Protesters helps a police officer during the
#REJECTFINANCEBBILL2024
@thekhrc
indicates that police have used live bullets against the protesters
It is proper that police exercise restrain against the protesters
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The race to 15 billion trees by Kenya under
@Environment_Ke
CS
@HonAdenDuale
is expected to take a new tangent as it shall focus on not just planting trees but planting trees with long term economic value
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Our CEO's media engagement continues tonight with a focus on President
@WilliamsRuto
's US state visit on
@lookuptv
Thursday morning, he shall be engaging the Channel Africa
@channelafrica1
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Africa without stronger CSOs can easily sink. CSOs like
@AFRODAD2011
among others are the alternative voices of Africa
People like
@JasonBraganza1
deserve our individual and collective encouragement for standing up against ills of all forms in the continent whenever called upon
Happy
#AfricaDay
2024! 🌍🎉 Let's celebrate Africa's achievements on the global stage and the opportunity to influence economic and financial policies on the journey to becoming
#AfricaRuleMaker
not rule taker. In
#Unity
, towards a prosperous future for Africa!
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As South Africa goes to the polls on Wednesday 29th, we wish them a peaceful election and smooth transition of power
#DecisionTimeSA
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Why KENYA-US PEPFAR deal is great
An estimated 1.4 million Kenyans live with HIV while prevalence rate among adults is 3.7%
Each year, 22,000 new infections occur while 18,000 AIDS-related deaths are recorded
Fair enough, 78% people on antiretroviral treatment
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