Africa World Kenya: U.S. Warns of Al-Shabaab Attacks in Kenyan Airspace [ad_1] The US government has issued a new warning to civilian airlines flying in the Kenyan airspace to watch out for possible attacks by militant groups, in what could heighten anxiety for the industry already weighed down by massive financial losses due to travel restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19. The US Federal Aviation […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 4, 2021March 4, 2021
Africa World Africa: UN, AU and EU Urge Somalia to Quickly Agree On Election Date [ad_1] The United Nations, African Union, and European Union urged the Somali government and opposition on Monday to quickly agree on a date for elections, warning that the delay is fueling violence and impacting the impoverished Horn of Africa nation’s development and security. Acting U.S. ambassador Richard Mills echoed their appeal to swiftly resolve the […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 3, 2021March 3, 2021
News Ethiopia: No-Fault Compensation Programme for Low Income Countries – WHO [ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that new programme makes compensation available to eligible individuals in 92 low- and middle-income countries without need to resort to law courts. This is the first and only global vaccine injury compensation mechanism. The programme is funded by a small levy on each dose supported by the Gavi […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 3, 2021March 3, 2021
Africa World Ethiopia Categorically Rejects U.S.’s Statement About Tigray [ad_1] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the U.S.’s statement released concerning the Tigray State has undermined the sovereignty of the country. The ministry stressed that as the government has been meticulously providing humanitarian support in collaboration with international and local agents, situation in the state has shown improvement. As to the ministry, the […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 2, 2021March 2, 2021
Business Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Port Cargo Handling Projected to Rise By 43percent in Four Years [ad_1] Dar es Salaam — The volume of cargo, handled at the Dar es Salaam port, is projected to rise by about 43 percent during the next four years when the ongoing berths expansion is completed. Handled cargo volumes will increase by 7.5 million tonnes – to 25 million tonnes in 2025 – compared the […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 2, 2021March 2, 2021
Business Kenya Airways Allows Passengers to Book Extra Seat for Social Distancing [ad_1] Travellers considering flying and are concerned about social distancing can now book an extra seat or row on Kenya Airways (KQ). The national carrier has launched the service dubbed Economy Max for flyers who want extra space for in-flight safety. Passengers are allowed to book a seat or the row next to them between […] Written by Maakye Ghana February 28, 2021February 28, 2021
Business Technology Kenya Space Agency to Launch Two Mini-Rockets [ad_1] The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) is set to launch two mini-rockets from the Malindi Space Centre in collaboration with the University of Rome in August. The rockets will be launched using high altitude balloons, an improvement of the earlier huge rockets that were being launched in the 1980s and 1990s. This was revealed yesterday […] Written by Maakye Ghana February 28, 2021February 28, 2021
Sports Kenya: Kamura Denies Match-Fixing Claims [ad_1] AFC Leopards captain Robinson Kamura claims the club’s management is blaming him for the team’s recent defeat away to Bandari. Leopards, under new coach Patrick Aussems, lost to Bandari, managed by former Leopards coach Andre Cassa Mbungo 2-1 at the Mbaraki Stadium, in Mombasa at the weekend. And Kamura, in an interview with Citizen, […] Written by Maakye Ghana February 26, 2021February 26, 2021
Sports Kenya Bans Athletes From Competing in Kilimanjaro Marathon [ad_1] Athletics Kenya (AK) has barred its athletes from visiting Tanzania to compete at the 2021 Kilimanjaro marathon. The event was set to take place on February 28 but AK, which is mandated to manage sports in the country has attributed its decisions to the Covid-19 outbreak in the country. “This is to inform our […] Written by Maakye Ghana February 25, 2021February 26, 2021
Sports Kenyan Athlete Brigid Kosgei Nominated for Global Sports Award [ad_1] World marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei has been nominated for the 2021 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award. The award, held annually, celebrates the world’s greatest athletes and teams. She will be up against Anna van der Breggen (Netherlands) -Cycling, Federica Brignone (Italy) – Skiing, Naomi Osaka (Japan) -Tennis, Wendie Renard (France) -Football […] Written by Maakye Ghana February 25, 2021February 26, 2021
