Why elections matter for democracy in Africa. The cases of Kenya and Rwanda: Rwandan presidential candidate, Frank Habineza, waves to supporters. Reuters/Jean BizimanaCritical elections are being held in Rwanda and Kenya. In Rwanda, the incumbent Paul Kagame will face Frank Habineza, of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and independent candidate Philippe Mpanyimana. In … [Read more...] about Why elections matter for democracy in Africa. The cases of Kenya and Rwanda | The Conversation
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Why adopting biodegradable plastic bags in Kenya may not work | The Conversation
Why adopting biodegradable plastic bags in Kenya may not work: Adopting biodegradable bags will take a shift in mindset. ShutterstockThere’s been a great deal of contention and debate in Kenya over what should be used to replace plastic bags following the country’s announcement that it’s banning them. One possible substitute is biodegradable plastic bags. Over the last 25 … [Read more...] about Why adopting biodegradable plastic bags in Kenya may not work | The Conversation
South Africa: Yvonne Chaka Chaka in Kenya to Promote Fight Against Infectious Diseases
South Africa: Yvonne Chaka Chaka in Kenya to Promote Fight Against Infectious Diseases: [Nation] Popular South African musician, Yvonne Chaka Chaka is in the country to promote the fight against TB, Malaria, HIV Aids and jiggers. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News GuptaLeaks: Kickbacks for Transnet crane contracts: As the #GuptaLeaks and other investigations … [Read more...] about South Africa: Yvonne Chaka Chaka in Kenya to Promote Fight Against Infectious Diseases
Crystal Lagoons eyes Kenya as they expand their presence in Sub-Saharan Africa
Crystal Lagoons eyes Kenya as they expand their presence in Sub-Saharan Africa: Multinational water-innovation company Crystal Lagoons has signed its first deal in Africa – a 1.5 hectare lagoon in the new Blyde Riverwalk development in Pretoria, South Africa. The deal is the first of several projects that Crystal Lagoons hopes to develop in the continent. The company, formed … [Read more...] about Crystal Lagoons eyes Kenya as they expand their presence in Sub-Saharan Africa
How Kenya could move away from the politics of ethnicity | The Conversation
How Kenya could move away from the politics of ethnicity: Former President Mwai Kibaki (bottom left) and opposition leader Raila Odinga (bottom right) sign a power-sharing agreement in February 2008. Antony Njuguna/ReutersIn 1992 Kenya held its first multi-party election in 26 years. Since this re-introduction of multipartism, the “politics of tribe” has been blamed for the … [Read more...] about How Kenya could move away from the politics of ethnicity | The Conversation
