From: Abdalah Hamis
Background
Tanzania, situated on the eastern part of the African continent, was colonised by Germany in 1884 and named Tanganyika. However, the territory of Zanzibar, which consists of the two islands Unguja (Zanzibar Island) and Pemba, became a single British Protectorate in 1890. After the First World […] Continue Reading…
From: Ouko joachim omolo
The News Dispatch with Omolo Beste
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2013
Brian from Naivasha, Kenya writes: Omolo Beste I read what you posted on your Faecebook timeline about Pope Francis responding to critics who have called him a “Marxist” in a new interview with an Italian newspaper, saying […] Continue Reading…
News Analysis By Leo \Odera Omolo
As millions of Kenyans celebrated the 50th Independence aniversarry marking December 12th the date in which the country gained its political independence from Great Britain in 1963, residents of Moyale District located in the far North and bordering Ethiopia and Somalia had nothing […] Continue Reading…
From: Joseph Nyaringo
Nelson Mandela’s resiliency was grounded on God’s calling How did the late Nelson Mandela, a mortal man; born and bred just like all of us, strode the earth with unprecedented tenacity and peculiar character which has earned him iconic status?
Before and after Mandela, passed on early […] Continue Reading…
from: Ouko joachim omolo
The News Dispatch with Omolo Beste
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2013
Yesterday was a great day indeed. While Kenya was celebrating its 50th independent we were celebrating anniversary of my beloved mother Kristina Odin’g Ouko, exactly 1 year since she departed from us.
In his homily, the parish […] Continue Reading…
From: Yona Maro
VICTORIA, the Seychelles, Dec. 30— Tanzanian troops are helping man airport and coastal defense positions after last month’s coup attempt by mercenaries, Maj. James Michel, the Seychelles Information Minister, said today.
Major Michel, who is also Chief of Staff of the Seychelles Defense Forces, said Tanzanian soldiers, who […] Continue Reading…
From: News Release – African Press Organization (APO)
PRESS RELEASE
UN figures show some 70% of sub-Saharan Africans do not have access to adequate sanitation
CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, December 13, 2013/ — Op-ed by Lindlyn Moma, Regional Advocacy Manager for WaterAid in Southern Africa (http://www.wateraid.org)
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Photo Lindlyn Moma: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=769 (Lindlyn […] Continue Reading…
From: Nyambok, Thomas
To: “jaluo@jaluo.com”
From: Katchen, Roger
From my cousin Charlie living in South Africa……
Happy Holiday,
Roger
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From: Yona Maro
One of the purposes of the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) was to make information about aid not only more transparent, but easier for stakeholders in developing countries, and elsewhere, to actually use. Geocoding is one of the most exciting developments in this regard, meaning aid money […] Continue Reading…
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Once again, your lovely AIDS WEEK IN REVIEW publication is here. Take part of […] Continue Reading…
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From: News Release – African Press Organization (APO)
PRESS RELEASE
AfDB Approves US $20 million Trade Finance Line of Credit for Shelter Afrique to Support Real Estate SMEs
Economic growth, exponential urbanization and a growing middle class are hampering the provision of adequate housing in Africa – AfDB
TUNIS, Tunisia, December 11, 2013/ […] Continue Reading…
NEGATIVE POLITICS AND GREEDINESS FOR THE CHEAP CHEAP HANDOUTS MONEY IS THREATENING TO DERAIL MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR US INVESTOR’S RICE PROJECT IN SIAYA COUNTY
News Analysis By Leo Odera Omolo
Negative politics and anti-development attitude of Siaya politicians is now threatening to derail a multi million investment by an American entrepreneur […] Continue Reading…
Writes Leo Odera Omolo In Kisumu CITY
The impending ODM national officials party election, scheduled for February next year, is likely to be crowded by many contestants.
The coveted important position of the party Secretary – General is expected to be the most crowded. The position is currently held […] Continue Reading…
From: Abdalah Hamis
For Immediate ReleaseDecember 10, 2013 Remarks by President Obama at Memorial Service for Former South African President Nelson Mandela
First National Bank Stadium
Johannesburg, South Africa
1:31 P.M. SAST
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. To Graça Machel and the Mandela […] Continue Reading…
From: The White House
Nelson Mandela’s struggle against South African apartheid inspired millions. And his great call for justice and equality continues to resonate around the world, as new generations of young people pursue the ideals he embraced.
Earlier today in Johannesburg, President Obama paid tribute to a hero and […] Continue Reading…
From: News Release – African Press Organization (APO)
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PRESS RELEASE
A new publication released today by the Complex of the Chief Economist of the African Development Bank
TUNIS, Tunisia, December 10, 2013/ — A new publication, Financial Inclusion in Africa, released today by the Complex of the Chief Economist of the African […] Continue Reading…
To: “jaluo@jaluo.com”
By Agwanda Saye
Sugar millers in Western Kenya have asked the government to find measures of stopping he entry of illegal sugar into the markets that threatens their operations.
The Kenya Sugar Manufacture Association says there is an influx of cheap sugar crossing the border into the Kenyan […] Continue Reading…
By Our Investigative Reporter
Muhoroni Member of Parliament James Onyango K’oyoo finally appeared before Kisumu County Criminal Investigations Department Officers to answer to allegations of being involved in an attempt to kill Non Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) Co-ordination Board Chief Executive Officer Dr.Hezron Mc’Obewa.
K’oyoo who […] Continue Reading…
From: Senator Sherrod Brown
Last week, I traveled to schools around the state to hear from students, nurses, parents, and health professionals about what severe allergic reactions can mean when they occur unexpectedly in a classroom, playground, or sports field. These severe allergic reactions – known as anaphylaxis – […] Continue Reading…
From: Ouko joachim omolo
The News Dispatch with Omolo Beste
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013
Dutch bishops visiting Rome this week told Pope Francis that about two-thirds of all Roman Catholic churches in the Netherlands would have to be shut or sold by 2025. In the Netherlands, churches have been closing at a […] Continue Reading…