Kapenguria motorists confront police officers over colleague’s ‘beating’

Kapenguria motorists confront police officers over colleague’s ‘beating’

Drama ensued at Kapenguria after furious taxi drivers and boda boda riders were at the brink of fighting with county askaris for allegedly harassing one of their own for no valid reason.

The tussle arose after a police reservist handcuffed a taxi driver inside his car claiming that he was roaming outside the allowed taxi park and later tossed him out of the vehicle kicking him on the head instead of taking him to the police station which was only twenty metres away.

This raised alarm and the crowd became agitated causing business in the Makutano township to come to a standstill.

Traders and taxi drivers then confronted the county askaris for allegedly siding with the Kenya Police Reservist (KPR) and manhandling them (drivers and traders) without any reason.

The crowd threatened to discipline the law enforcement officers but were calmed down by police officers from the Makutano police post.

The boda boda and the taxi drivers complained of incessant abuse by the county askaris without committing any fault and that it was high time the county government took charge of its security personnel who are demotivating the motorists from performing their duties.

The taxi driver who was beaten by the KPRs sustained injuries on the neck and hands.

A county law enforcement officer identified as Samwel Ngole accused the drivers of being rude and perennial county rules breakers.

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rais wa shirikisho la soka nchini Afrika kusini Danny Jordan

Barua inayosemekana iliandikwa na rais wa shirikisho la soka nchini Afrika kusini, Danny Jordaan, inaonekana kuongeza uzito kwenye shutuma kwamba serikali ya nchi hiyo ilificha malipo ya pesa kiasi cha dola milioni kumi kwa FIFA .

Barua hiyo iliyoandikwa miaka kumi iliyopita iliyotumwa kwa katibu mkuu wa shirikisho hilo la soka duniani, Jerome Valcke imechapishwa kwenye vyombo vya habari bila idhini.

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Idadi ya waliofariki Ghana yafikia 175.Takriban watu 175 wamefariki kufiakia sasa kufuatia moto uliotokea katika kituo kimoja cha mafuta katika mji mkuu wa Ghana Accra.

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Kenya Accuses Norway of Supporting Group with Al-Shabaab Ties

Kenya asks Norway to cut funding to the organization Haki Africa, which they believe pose a security risk for the country. Norway rejects accusations.Kenya’s Foreign Ministry asked recently Norway, the US and Britain to halt their financial support for the organization Haki Africa, writes NRK.

Kenyan authorities believe the organization poses a serious threat to Kenya’s security.

However, both Norway and the other two countries react fiercely to Kenyan government and declare that they will continue to support Haki Africa, who is based in the port of Mombasa.

- We will continue to support Haki because of the valuable contribution the group gives to human rights work in coastal areas, and for the work it does to counter violent extremism, said Norway’s ambassador to Kenya, Victor Rønneberg to NRK.

The ambassador calls the Kenyan government for showing proof that the organization is a threat to Kenya’s security. He also emphasizes that  human rights organizations and governments are not adversaries, but allies in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.

The head of Haki Africa, Hussein Khalid says to NRK that he was very surprised by the government’s reaction because the organization works to prevent radicalization of dissatisfied youth:

- We have always had a good working relationship. We train police officers and other government officials in human rights. We are working with vulnerable youths against terrorism. We are the link between them and the authorities.

Amnesty International also accuses the Kenyan government and suggest that the organization’s documentation of human right vialoations in Kenya is the reason of the government’s pressure on the organization.

The former Premier Edward Lowassa who is also the legislator for Monduli has picked up his nomination form for the country's top office, accompanied by at least thousand followers mostly in the party's attire which made the area look greenish

 The former Premier Edward Lowassa who is also the legislator for Monduli has picked up his nomination form for the country's top office, accompanied by at least thousand followers mostly in the party's attire which made the area look greenish.

Lowassa was preceded by his counterpart of the third phase government Fredrick Sumaye, Vice President Dr Gharib Bilal, Ambassador Ali Karume and Amos Siyatemi, a varsity student from Mzumbe who also happened to be one of CCM head office officials.

 

Lowassa who seemed to be the most powerful figure among the aspirants, arrived at the CCM headquarters at around 16:09 hours had disclosed his stand, saying he is not intending to fail and that he is tired with gutter politics from his opponents and therefore he won't respond to any accusations.

 

Among those who accompanied him were former Attorney General and Legislator for Bariadi West, Andrew Chenge and other MPs who included Peter Selukamba, Beatrice Shelukindo, Makongoro Mahanga, Anna Abdallah,, Juma Kapuya, and Goodluck Ole Medeye. Other CCM Officials included Mgana Msindai, Khamis Mgeja,  Onesmo Nangole and Mohamed Sinaye.

 

Earlier, Lowassa promised the workers at the CCM headquarters, saying when assumes the responsibilities of the president and that of the chairman for the party,  he would make sure that all their concerns will be dealt accordingly.

For Dr Bilal, he sees it is the right time for providing the country with more development than ever: "This is my democratic right which I am exercising…I want to use it so as to bring more economic development  changes to our nation, so I beg your support ."

 

Bilali's priority will include strengthening national unity through which the country will keep on being strong.

 

On his part, Sumaye promised to deal with public servants who are using public offices for their own benefit. He also noted that he will fight corruption by establishing special court for corruption.

 

He added: "Although I have positioned to work on what I have just said but the CCM manifesto is everything, I will make sure we implement it for the benefit of our people."

 

On the other hand, Magufuli said that for him party’s manifesto comes first while Ambassador Karume  and Siyatemi will also fight corruption, fight for economic development by making sure the country's natural resources and the national cake are equally distributed to the people.

 

Minister for Transport Samuel Sitta, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Development Titus Kamani and Prof Sospeter Muhongo are expected to pickup their nomination forms today.

Kikwete begins one-week visit to three European countries

Kikwete begins one-week visit to three European countries

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PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete.

PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete has begun a one-week official visit to three European countries at the invitation of leaders of those countries.

President Kikwete, who left the country on Sunday, started his visit in Finland, where he will stay for three days. Later, the president will go to Sweden and the Netherlands before returning home.

In Finland, Mr Kikwete, among other things, will hold talks with government officials of that country and later visit the parliament where he will hold talks with MPs.

Tanzania hosting Africa forum on electronic IDs

Tanzania hosting Africa forum on electronic IDs

2nd June 2015

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National Identification Authority (NIDA)

The First Government Forum on Electronic Identity (eID) in Africa is expected to open in Dar es Salaam today.

 

The joint organisers of the historic three-day event are Tanzania’s National Identification Authority (NIDA), which is a wing of the Home Affairs ministry, the Asia Pacific Smart Card Association (APSCA) and the Identity Counsel International (ICI). 

 

This inaugural forum will run under the theme: “How National eID can Support Social and Economic Development”.

 

The organisers describe it as an inaugural ID4Africa that will focus on digital identity and its applications for driving social and economic development in Africa.

 

It is also expected to serve as a comprehensive platform of exchange for identity authorities and users, international development agencies, solution providers, domain experts and a wide array of other industry stakeholders.

 

The forum will bring together government agencies charged with the issuance of electronic national identity cards, manage population registers, work with citizens’ electronic identities and facilitate the delivery of eGovernment services and benefits to the citizenry.

 

According to the organisers, members of the Biometrics Institute can enjoy a 10 per cent discount on registration while representatives of government agencies are invited to attend free of charge.

 

The institute is an independent organisation engaged in research, analysis and education for biometric users, vendors and government agencies in the Asia Pacific.

 

NIDA’s acting Director General Joseph Makani, told journalists in Dar es Salaam yesterday that at least 300 people have been invited to the forum as delegates.

 

He said the forum was of particular significance to Tanzania in that it stood to boost the country’s economy since electronic identities can help citizens more easily access loans from commercial banks and other financial institutions.

 

“We (Tanzania) feel honoured to be the first in Africa to host a forum of this kind. Indeed, it is being held at a most opportune time when we are busy registering prospective voters across the country under Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) modalities.

 

Tanzania is also issuing national IDs and input from the forum could easily be applied and therefore improve the process, said Makani.

He said delegates will share information and experience on the continent’s best practices with respect to regional harmonisation and other aspects of development.

 

The Head of NIDA’s Communication Unit, Thomas William, meanwhile said forum delegates will also have an opportunity to tour exhibitions organised on the sidelines of the main event. 

 

“This will be an opportunity for Tanzanians to showcase their company brands, products and services,” he said.