Election commission boss Wafula Chebukati declared Mr Ruto (right) Kenya's fifth president Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto has defied the odds by winning the fiercely contested presidential election in East Africa's powerhouse. His victory was narrow, stunning, and highly controversial as four of the seven members of the electoral
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A section of Moi Avenue within the Nairobi Central Business District that was deserted a few minutes to the announcement of presidential results. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG Nairobi’s central business district (CBD) has been deserted as the nation awaits the presidential election results, which are expected any
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Some of the roadside fuel dealers awaiting for their customers in Arua city Fuel stations in Arua are crying foul over the increasing number of fuel vendors on the streets of the city, something they say is affecting their sales. They argue that their businesses are on the
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Racheal Mwagale, the Executive Director Junior Achievement Uganda speaking at the launch of the grant Young people and schools with promising business innovations are to benefit from a new seven million euros (UShs26.8bn) grant offered by Z Zurich, a Switzerland-based Entrepreneurship Foundation. George Mutekanga, the Assistant Commissioner in
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Over the years, cryptocurrencies have gained enormous popularity, making people adopt them as a tool for financial transactions. In fact, cryptocurrencies have delivered several benefits, such as minimal transaction fees, instant accessibility and high levels of transparency. With all the benefits cryptocurrency has over traditional currency and even other
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The Statehouse anti-corruption unit officials were on Friday left speechless after inspecting the remains of a 17 million Shilling "office" built with mud and wattle (pictured) in Suam town council in Bukwo district. The structure was supposed to be an office for cattle revenue collection in Suam cattle market
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The lengthy vote counting process in Kenya is making the whole election period longer than it has been expected and hoped before, and this is influencing the activities in the financial markets. The business community in the region as a whole has been waiting for the end to the
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Mukasa Mbidde current Uganda’s Representative in EALA (C) addressing the media as Kisembo (R) looks on As the 11th Parliament gears up to elect members representing Uganda on the East African Legislative assembly (EALA), Ronex Kisembo has expressed interest in joining the hotly contested seat, with a promise to
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Over 80% of grain-based food produced and consumed in Northern Uganda is contaminated with mycotoxins, research by Gulu University Faculty of Agriculture and Environment has shown. The three-year-long research titled Holistic Approach to Combat Mycotoxin Contamination in Northern Uganda (HAMNU) was conducted in twelve districts in Northern Uganda between August
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The adverse effects of climate change partially triggered by the uncontrolled cutting down of trees for Charcoal production for a living in the Greater Luwero region, has prompted the Catholic diocese of Kasana-Luwero to invest in Cocoa farming. The diocese through Caritas Kasanaensis which is its social development arm has
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