#President of Kenya

[dreamieparadise]

Can- can I ask about the Somali pirates?

Hi hi, Lili! Yes, of course. Tbh I shouldn't have called them "pirates" they are known as such and treated like villains, but they're more like unofficial naval guard! The official naval guard was disbanded in the 90's due to the civil war that broke out [btw this civil war is why I'm diaspora! My maternal family fled to Djibouti or elsewhere. My dad came to Canada due to it.] Anyway! Other nations took advantage of this as they tended to do and started fishing illegally in the waters! Somali citizens rely on fishing to live [also farming and agriculture bc I also recall there was a drought and famine going on] so they turned to "piracy" to stop these thieves from stealing from them! Of course, these outsiders didn't like it and called it "piracy." they shouldn't be there in the first place!!!

BFJRKRKRKR I TALKED IM THE TAGS AND REACHED THE LIMIT I AM SO SORRY LMAOOOOO

Other than Puntland there is also Jubbaland ok lol I love talking about my people's history too much

[iloverosetyler]

For additional context in what's been going on in kenya. If you think Biden is the right choice... you should really do some more learning.

[ausetkmt]

Kenyan President withdraws controversial finance bill after deadly protests

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the withdrawal of the finance bill that sparked nationwide protests. The demonstrations turned deadly when security forces fired teargas and live ammunition at protesters

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Danai Gurira (with Ndidi Okonkeo Nwunelic CEO of the One Foundation) attended the White House State Dinner for the President of Kenya and his family.

[sitting-on-me-bum]

All about the stripes: Somehow photographer Carl E. Akeley managed to show a zebra that is alert but also seems to be relaxing, says Nat Geo’s senior photo archivist, Sara Manco. This image was taken in the Athi Plains of Kenya and published in Nat Geo’s March 1909 edition, ahead of a hunt by outgoing President Theodore Roosevelt. “This is one of my favorite examples of early wildlife photography,” Manco says. She adds that Akeley had another distinction beyond photography—he’s considered the grandfather of modern taxidermy.

[themusicadvocateafrica]

Aftermath of Kenyan Gen Z Protest

AFTERMATH OF KENYAN GEN Z PROTESTS “Facing the music” is an idiomatic expression that means accepting the consequences of one’s actions, especially when they are difficult or unpleasant. It means taking responsibility for what has been done, confronting a challenging situation, or dealing with the repercussions of a decision or action. It can also imply enduring criticism, judgment, or…

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"Ruto's Humble Gesture Kneeling to Gen Z Demonstrators Signals Empowerment Shift".

President Ruto of Kenya addresses the congress  about the on going situation in kenya.  Courtesy  image . In a surprising turn of events, Deputy President William Ruto of Kenya made headlines today as he knelt before a group of Gen Z demonstrators, a move hailed as a significant symbol of empowerment and responsiveness to the youth voice in the country. The incident unfolded during a scheduled…

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[rightnewshindi]

रूस की पोलैंड पर हमले की आशंका के बीच जो बाइडेन से मिले राष्ट्रपति डूडा, जानें अमेरिका ने क्या कहा

रूस की पोलैंड पर हमले की आशंका के बीच जो बाइडेन से मिले राष्ट्रपति डूडा, जानें अमेरिका ने क्या कहा

Washington News: रुस-यूक्रेन युद्ध के बीच पोलैंड के राष्ट्रपति और प्रधानमंत्री के संयुक्त अमेरिका दौरे ने दुनिया का ध्यान आकर्षित किया है. पॉलिश राष्ट्रपति ने यहां यूरोप के भविष्य पर बड़ी चिंता जताई. उन्होंने कहा कि अगर पुतिन यूक्रेन जीत गए तो वो अपने युद्ध का दायरा बढ़ा सकते हैं. राष्ट्रपति आंद्रेज डूडा ने पोलैंड और अन्य देशों पर संभावित रुसी अक्रमण को लेकर चिंता जताई, जिस पर हिटलर के हमले ने…

[wanguya-muturi-jesse]

Ruto the 5th President of Kenya 🇰🇪

[whatevergreen]

Massive protests against the 2024 Finance Bill continue in Nairobi and across Kenya. Parliament has been stormed, and City Hall set on fire.

The bill imposes taxes that will further impoverish those already suffering from the increasing cost of living. The government even tried to put a tax on bread and cooking oil, but this was apparently withdrawn. The International Monetary Fund is putting pressure on president Ruto to impose austerity measures and raise taxes.

Supreme Court staff and lawyers helping demonstrators with water.

Some protestors have been shot, with fatalities. The police have apparently arrested a number of paramedics trying to treat the wounded.

Homes of several MPs who support the finance bill have been looted and set ablaze. I have no sympathy.

A protestor stated:

“We are the flames burning up the country. We cannot stand still while we are robbed and made poor. “This movement will not stop until we have won. They can kill us but they can’t beat down our movement.”

[newsbites]

News from Namibia and South Africa, 19 May

Commenting on US-South African relations in New York, SA Deputy Minister of Finance, David Masondo, has denied that South Africa favours Russia.

2. In remarks at the opening session of the Pan-African Parliament in Midrand, South Africa, this week, the African Union Chair, Azali Assoumani, urged representatives to work towards a more united Africa.

The Second Ordinary Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament got underway this week in Midrand, South Africa, under the theme, “Accelerating the implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to galvanize stakeholders capable of promoting and broadening support for pro-poor implementation and overall climate action.

3. And, speaking at the Pan-African Parliament's Summit on Climate Policy and Equity, Kenyan President, William Ruto, said that African leaders are sometimes forced to attend international meetings in foreign powerful countries because of blackmail.

4. Accommodation for Chinese nationals is superior to the accommodation provided for Namibian nationals at a lithium mine near Uis, a Committee of the Namibian Parliament has found.

5. The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) is in the process of developing and establishing a venture capital fund as part of the national SME Financing Strategy.

6. Oshakati town council in Namibia has tabled a provisional budget which will see tariff increases for some services as it seeks to balance the budget.

To ensure the full realization of the 2023/24 budget, [Mayor, Leonard Hango,] called on all town residents to pay and honour their municipal bills. He mentioned that revenue collection methods will be regularly modified and intensified to minimize and control bad debt defaults, as has been done since 2022.