Tanzania: Time for journalists to minimize harm

From: Abdalah Hamis

By Simon Mkina

http://blog.simonmkina.com/2013/10/time-for-journalists-to-minimize-harm.html

— Mass media has a well-known role to play in modern society. It can bring about radical changes and improve social circumstances as it influences our social, civil, cultural, political, economic and aesthetic outlook.

It is rightly said that media use is an index of […] Continue Reading…

KENYA: SIAYA AGENDA-SIAYA PROFFESIONAL CAUCUS BEHIND WILLIAM ODOUL’S CANDIDACY FOR GOVERNOR.

From: otieno sungu

Governance

The Agenda shall be committed to:

The principle of participatory democracy that lays emphasis on the welfare of our people:

The principles of social justice and the equality of opportunities for all Citizens;

The principles of accountability and transparency in order to restore confidence in the institutions of government, discipline […] Continue Reading…

Forum on water and sanitation in Africa: The 2013 edition

From: News Release – African Press Organization (APO)
PRESS RELEASE
Subject: High Level Forum on water and sanitation in Africa: The 2013 edition of the ground breaking High Level Forum on water and sanitation in Africa: A platform for expanded business opportunities for investors

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina-Faso, October 10, 2013/ — The November […] Continue Reading…

SPECIAL SYNOD THAT MAY SEE DIVORCED RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION

From: Ouko joachim omolo
The News Dispatch with Omolo Beste
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013

Sr. Veronica from Nairobi, Kenya writes: “Father Omolo I watched on EWT News flash yesterday that Pope Francis has called for an extraordinary synod in October 2014 to discuss the subject of the family.

The extraordinary synod will […] Continue Reading…

Human Rights Training, Quebec

From: Shem Ochuodho
Subject: Human Rights Training, Quebec, Canada (IHRTP 2014 – call for applications – deadline November 18)

Might interest some … Thanks Dada Flora for sharing.

For any queries, please contact the addresses given or Dada Flora.

Regards,
Shem

—– Forwarded Message —–
From: flora terah
Sent: Wednesday, 9 October 2013, […] Continue Reading…

USA: Thursday: Attend the Obamacare Day of Action event in Hyattsville

From: Judy Miriga

Forward and Spread the Word to your friends and loved ones you know ofand Register.

Judy Miriga
Diaspora Spokesperson
Executive Director
Confederation Council Foundation for Africa Inc.,
USA
http://socioeconomicforum50.blogspot.com

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From: “Erin Hannigan, […] Continue Reading…

Corruption in the Congo – How China Learnt From the West

From: Abdalah Hamis

To single out Chinese companies for entering into shady business in the DRC is to miss a fundamental point: Western firms have been at it for centuries, and still are.

Last January I was in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to research Sicomines, China’s controversial $6.5 billion […] Continue Reading…

AFRICAN LEADERS ON ICC WAR THEY WON’T WIN

From: Ouko joachim omolo
The News Dispatch with Omolo Beste
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2013

Julius from Juja, Kenya writes: “Fr Beste I have just watched Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Amina Mohammed has denying claims that Kenya called for a mass pull out of African states from the Rome Statute, also refuting […] Continue Reading…

Kenyan CEOs questioned over unregistered SIM cards

From: Constantino Kudoja

Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore. FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP.

Chief executives of Kenyan mobile services firms Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Kenya recorded police statements Tuesday morning over unregistered SIM cards linked to crime.

The operators are accused of being in violation of regulations for SIM card registration, as it […] Continue Reading…

Africapitalism: The Path to Economic Prosperity and Social Wealth

From: Yona Maro

Africapitalism is an economic philosophy that embodies the private sector’s commitment to the economic transformation of Africa through investments that create both economic prosperity and social wealth. We see Africans taking charge of the value-adding sectors and ensuring that those value-added processes happen in Africa, not through […] Continue Reading…

Why Influencing Leaders Require a Willingness to Hug a Porcupine

From: Yona Maro

What would it take for citizens to effectively influence their leaders for effective social or political change? What would governments do to better engage the civil society and citizens? This article provides insights on a key component for building coalitions between governments, the civil society and […] Continue Reading…

KENYA: SEVEN TOUGH QUESTIONS JUBILEE WILL FAIL TO ANSWER SONKO

From: Ouko joachim omolo
The News Dispatch with Omolo Beste
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013

As Nairobi Senator Michael Mbuvi alias Sonko is being grilled today by the Parliamentary Committee on Administration and National Security, there are seven tough questions that Jubilee government may fail to answer:

1. Why did Jubilee government fail to […] Continue Reading…

WE LIVE IN THE WORLD WHERE PEOPLE CREATE THEIR OWN ‘GODS’

From: Ouko joachim omolo
The News Dispatch with Omolo Beste
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2013

George from Kisii has written a very touching email. He is wondering where the world is headed to, cardinals, bishops, priests lobby for homosexuality in Vatican, some religious kill innocent people, burn churches in the name of God, […] Continue Reading…

Alliance for Affordable Internet launches to stimulate global policy reform to lower access costs to users

From: News Release – African Press Organization (APO)
PRESS RELEASE

Alliance for Affordable Internet launches to stimulate global policy reform to lower access costs to users

Global sponsors Google, Omidyar Network, UK DFID and USAID joined by a host of governments, tech companies and civil society organisations from developed and developing countries […] Continue Reading…

USA: Obama on the Government Shutdown with CNBC

From: Judy Miriga

Good People !!!

Sit Back and Enjoy a motivative and inspiring News on the Hill US this weekend……….

Plus, Catching up with New Training Rules……….of Cutting to size……………!!!

Hehehehehehe, this is definately a pass for Josomo moyie………..Donge !!!

Judy Miriga
Diaspora Spokesperson
Executive Director
Confederation […] Continue Reading…

USA: Open Letter to Speaker Boehner with Republican Congress Representatives

From: Judy Miriga

To Speaker Boehner with Republican Congress Representatives,

As a Citizen of this Great Wonderful Nation, I feel obliged to petition for public interest, challenge, demand or share why I feel Sorrowful, Saddened and Concerned with Attitudinal Behavior of Speaker Boehner with his Republican […] Continue Reading…

Kenya & USA: Strong Words Mixed With Diplomacy From Former US Ambassador Alfonso Lenhardt.

From: Maggid Mjengwa

My take:

Ambassador’s ‘way of thinking’ could also be US’s ‘ way of thinking’. Alfonso Lenhardt is a diplomat.

Maggid. Iringa.

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” In a democratic society, freedom of press is paramount as media has a role and responsibility […] Continue Reading…

USA: Analysis: Republicans get opposite of stated goals

From: Judy Miriga

Good People,

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, speaks to members of the media after meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. Republicans insisted they wanted to shut down the nation’s 3-year-old health care overhaul, not the government. […] Continue Reading…