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KAMPARA, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has issued an executive order mandating a comprehensive review of the passport and national ID document issuance process in line with numerous complaints regarding the treatment of applicants by immigration and identification authorities. In his order, Museveni emphasized that the issue lies not in the law, but in its implementation. “I have received consistent complaints about how passport applicants are being treated by the relevant authorities,” he said. The order reaffirms that all Ugandan citizens are entitled to passports and the right to enter and depart the country without unnecessary restrictions. Instructs the Office…
NAIROBI – The Kenya Weather Service (KMD) has warned that Kenyans remain vigilant about potentially heavy downpours and take necessary precautions as the long rainy season begins in March to April (MAM). KMD director David Gikungu confirmed the onset of the disease this week, saying that rain is expected to continue in several parts of the country. “This week’s forecasts show that rainfall will continue in several parts of the country,” Gikungu said. He further warned that the segregated heavy rain events are likely areas in the eastern and west highlands of Lift Valley, particularly Nairobi County, the Lake Victoria…
Key takeout Tesla’s stocks have declined, extending the recent decline. Chinese EV maker Byd reportedly announced a charger that could fully power the car in five minutes. BYD plans to launch the vehicle with technology starting next month. Analysts lowered Tesla’s forecast amid concerns over the deployment of autonomous driving and Robotaki in China and Europe. Tesla (TSLA) shares fell on Tuesday, extending the 2025 retreat. A fresh set of headlines may have given investors a new reason to sell. The Chinese electric car manufacturer claims that it can offer a full charge in just five minutes by unveiling the…
In this year’s latest series of pirate hijackings off Somalia, Eunavfor Atalanta reported that he was suspected of hijacking a Yemini Dhow or a fishing boat near Eyl on the north coast of Puntland on March 16th. Eunavfor Atalanta said the incident was classified as a hijacking and that seven hijackers were on board. Dow has eight Somali national crew members. “Eunavfor Atalanta monitors the event and coordinates closely with the Total Maritime Forces (CMF) and the Yemeni Coast Guard,” the Navy said. It’s the latest in a string of such incidents this year. Yemini Saytuun-2 was hijacked by the…
The government has deployed extensive import restrictions on a list of commonly consumed goods to curb the depletion of foreign exchange and stimulate local production. In a robust statement issued during Monday’s press conference, Minister of Trade and Industry Vitubicomumba described the gazetted control (import and export) (commerce) (ban) order, “as a bold move to protect the economy, create jobs and build a resilient Malawi. The new orders viewed on March 13, 2025 temporarily ban the import of some goods that authorities say can source from Malawia producers. The affected products range from staple foods such as corn flour, fresh…
NAIROBI – The Kenya Private Hospital Association (KAPH) has urged the Ministry of Health and Social Health (SHA) to launch an emergency dialogue over late payments owed to private health providers, calling the ministry unfair and counterproductive threats of closures recently. The association called after the health principal’s secretary, and warned that private health facilities that refuse to participate in the SHA scheme could face licence revocation and closure. Kaph Chair Eric Musau said on Monday that the sector remains committed to supporting the government’s Universal Health Insurance (UHC) agenda, but stressed that the private health system is subject to…
Hyiron Oshivela is set to produce its first green iron ore three weeks after it announced its green hydrogen success last week. This is the first production of green iron on the continent, which is iron produced using sustainable low carbon methods. Highron CEO and co-founder Johannes Michels says last week the company produced another country’s milestone, a few kilograms of green hydrogen. “We’re still busy optimizing our systems so we only produced a few kilograms of hydrogen. But then we’re increasing the volume to the point where we can produce about 215kg of green hydrogen per hour,” says Michels.…
Kenya, Nairobi, March 18 – The Kenya Civil Service Coalition has been called for a nationwide demonstration scheduled for Tuesday after government intervention in closed territory on Monday. The union has announced a strike to protest sustained delays by government departments and agencies remitting health insurance funds to the Social Health Agency (SHA). Secretary-General Tom Odage confirmed the suspension of the protest, citing the commitment by the Ministry of Public Services and Human Capital Development to resolve the issue. “The sustained and unresolved systemic issues at SHA, which led to a lack of access to health services by our members,…
The M23 rebels said they have withdrawn from consultations with the Democratic Republic of Congo government. The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group said it would withdraw from peace negotiations set for Tuesday in Angola on Monday. The M23 rebels planned direct negotiations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo to end the conflict in the country’s east. However, the Congo River Alliance, a rebel group, including the M23 group, said it had withdrawn from consultations due to sanctions imposed by the EU on M23 and Rwandan officials. The Rebel Group Coalition said in a statement that the EU’s actions were intended…
Artem Bolshakov/Getty ImagesMolly Malone’s bronze statue was discolored by people touching itThe Molly Malone statue in Dublin should be protected to prevent the public from “violating” by groping the sculpture’s breasts, campaigners said. Tilly Clipwell noted that bronze artwork has been explored many times over the years, causing discoloration in her breasts. The 23-year-old student said he has seen “unpleasant behavior” on the statue multiple times in recent years while bustkeking. Dublin City Council says it is considering campaigners’ calls to repair the discolored statue and raise it to a higher pedestal. The council also confirmed that the process is…