Category: Public Policy
Alternative Justice Systems in Kenya
Introduction Today, I participated in an online webinar organized by Pamoja Trust (PT) and Kenya Land Alliance (KLA). This was a very information session considering that there were high caliber experts on […]
“Report on violence, killing and destruction taking place in Ziway, Shashamane and other parts of the Oromia region released,” Obang Metho
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Covid-19 and indigenous People Resilience
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International Human Rights Mechanisms – UN Human Rights Committee
There are many international human rights mechanisms that you can take advance of and participate in policy making at the international level. At the beginning of 2020, my friends and I were […]
International Day for Indigenous People
Sunday, 9th August, 2020 will be international Day for Indigenous Peoples. Theme: Covid-19 and Indigenous Peoples Resilience. We have plans to celebrate the day on Monday 10th August, 2020. Watch out for […]
Peace talks towards ending inter-ethnic violence at Mariashoni and Nessuit in Nakuru County
According to reports from Citizen TV, today peace talks are being held in Njoro and Elburgon’s Mariashoni and Nessuit areas. It’s so sad that neighboring communities are fighting and killing each other. […]
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak found guilty of Corruption
The former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak has been found guilty of all the 7 counts of corruption in a multi-million-dollar corruption scandal. Najib had pleased not guilty to money laundering, […]
Ethiopia’s Marathon Motors produces the first electric cars
Marathon Motors owned by Haile Gebrselassie (the former star athlete whose two resorts were burnt in Oromia Region) has just produced its first electric car for the Ethiopian market. The electric cars […]
Happy Idd-ul-Adha to all Muslims
I take this earliest opportunity to wish a happy Idd-ul-Adha to all Muslim brothers and sisters. Idd-ul-Adha marks the end of Haji, an annual Islamic pilgrimage to the Holy City of Mecca. […]
British government has provided £105 million to Ethiopia for land tenure and economic transformation
The British and Commonwealth Office has made available £105 million to support land tenure management and economic transformation process. This was announced when the British Ambassador Astanger McPell visited the Ethiopian Ministry […]
What is in Kenya’s 3rd Revenue Allocation Formula?
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) released a 44-page report which highlights the details of the 3rd Revenue Allocation formula. The CRA has a constitutional mandate of making recommendations concerning the basis […]
Dr. Negussie Nega says that there is no water scarcity in Egypt only poor management
Ethiopia is the source of the Blue Nile. The Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is the newest project which holding a lot of promise for development for the Ethiopians. Last week, media […]
What is in Ethiopia federal budget?
It took four hours of intense debates to approve the federal budget of Ethiopia. The budget for the current financial year is 476 billion birr which makes it the largest budget in […]
We condemn ethnic tensions in Ethiopia
There has been a lot of ethnic tension in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia with local violent Oromo youth group commonly known as “Qeerroo” attacking people, burning houses and motor vehicles belonging […]
Haile Resorts in Oromia region loses KES 888 million in damages
According to Mereja.com, the properties owned by Haile Gebreselassie at Oromia Region lost property valued at 290 million birr (approximately KES. 888 million) to the recent riots. One of these hotels in […]
Concerns of jobs losses following Covid-19 pandemic outbreak in Ethiopia
The Job Creation Commission Ethiopia has indicated that the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak has led to loss of over 330,000 jobs in Ethiopia and millions more will be affected in the coming year. […]
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President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast to run for third term
President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast has said he will run for a third term in the upcoming elections. Ivory Coast is scheduled to hold elections in October. President Alassane Ouattara, who […]
Giacomo Bonaventura leaves Milan after six years
Giacomo Bonaventura has said goodbye to AC Milan after spending six years at the club. The midfielder leaves the club after his contract expired at the end of the 2019-20 campaign. ‘’I’ve […]
