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Dagne Walle: The Ethiopian Maestro Redefining African Music
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (158+ words) The Mt Kenya Times By: Paula O. M. Otukile "A Journey of Recognition Dagne's journey has been marked by significant milestones and accolades, each highlighting his impact on the music scene: The Essence of His Music Dagne's commitment to music extends beyond…...
Constitutional Amendment Bill 3: what it is, what it does, and why it matters
2+ week, 1+ day ago (267+ words) The Mt Kenya Times Zimbabwe's most contentious proposed law in a generation would end direct presidential elections, extend terms to seven years and dismantle key oversight bodies " but the government says it is simply a stability measure The Constitution of…...
Mugambi's success story reflects impact of county's free certified seed programme
2+ week, 1+ day ago (661+ words) The Mt Kenya Times Mr Julius Mugambi at his farm in Gaciegoki village in Igambango'mbe ward in Tharaka Nithi County. By Faith Mwanza, Linet Neemah and Alex Njeru For years, Mr. Julius Mugambi of Gaciegoki Village in Igambang'ombe Ward struggled…...
How Prepared Are Ghana's Hospitals to Conduct Blood Lead Testing?
3+ week, 4+ day ago (673+ words) The Mt Kenya Times Blood Lead Level Testing By Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu In many communities across Ghana, families begin their day unaware of a hidden danger around them. Children play near mining sites where illegal gold operations have contaminated the…...
Breaking the cycle of violence: A call for accountability
4+ week, 2+ day ago (269+ words) The Mt Kenya Times Zimbabwean opposition leader Mr. Nelson Chamisa Zimbabwe has a long history of violence, from the liberation struggle to the present day. However, the recent spate of violent incidents, including state-sponsored attacks on opposition supporters, has sparked…...
When thieves become patriots: Africa's great political theatre and the digital memory that will refuse to forget
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (234+ words) The Mt Kenya Times By Mr. Fredrick Kipchumba Chelimo PWD Under such environments, political class still manage to speak with confidence about "shared pain. One almost admires the courage required to discuss the austerity measure form inside fuel guzzling helicopters,…...
Extending Terms, Testing Trust: Zimbabwe's Bill 3 Debate
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (447+ words) As Parliament pushes constitutional changes to 2030, Zimbabwe is split over reform, power, and public trust. Constitutions are meant to be the guardrails of democracy. In Zimbabwe, however, they have too often become the battleground where power is contested. The country…...
Beyond CAB3: the structural failures eroding Zimbabwe's politics
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (70+ words) Constitutional reform means little while economic collapse, institutional decay and broken service delivery hollow out the state from within By Norman Mwale | Southern Africa Correspondent Norman Mwale is a southern Africa political correspondent reporting for The Mt Kenya Times. Address…...
Ramaphosa holds firm as impeachment call tests South Africa's GNU
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (194+ words) By Norman Mwale | Africa Correspondent President Cyril Ramaphosa has ruled out resignation after the Constitutional Court revived parliamentary impeachment proceedings against him over the Phala Phala farm scandal, declaring in a nationally televised address that stepping down would betray both…...
Zimbabwe's tensions mount: Moyo, Mnangagwa trade blows over constitutional changes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (383+ words) By: Norman Mwale [The Pen Pusher] In a dramatic turn of events, Zimbabwe's political landscape is heating up as former Higher Education Minister Jonathan Moyo resurfaces with a vengeance, targeting President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bid for an extended term. In a…...