Kenyans Bid Farewell to Former President Kibaki

Kenya held a state funeral Friday for its third president, Mwai Kibaki, who died last week at the age of 90. Officials are hailing Kibaki for transforming Kenya’s economy and education. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta led other African leaders and tens of thousands of Kenyans in paying last respects to Kibaki. “We are here not only to mourn an…

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Tanzania: Salaries will be raised, Samia assures workers

The Head of State states categorically that the government will increase public workers’ salaries in the not-too-distant future, and also outlines several measures being taken to ensure that retirees are paid their benefits without delay Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday assured public sector workers that their salaries would be raised. She said, however, that the extent…

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Tanzania: Salaries will be raised, Samia assures workers

The Head of State states categorically that the government will increase public workers’ salaries in the not-too-distant future, and also outlines several measures being taken to ensure that retirees are paid their benefits without delay Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday assured public sector workers that their salaries would be raised. She said, however, that the extent…

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Tanzania: EALA Committee Undertakes Benchmarking Visit to AU

Eighteen members of the East African Legislative Assembly Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution are currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a five-day benchmarking visit to the African Union Commission (AUC). The overall objective of the visit is to interact with AUC Stakeholders involved in Peace and Security, and Political Affairs as well as acquaint themselves with operationalization…

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Tanzania: EALA Committee Undertakes Benchmarking Visit to AU

Eighteen members of the East African Legislative Assembly Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution are currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a five-day benchmarking visit to the African Union Commission (AUC). The overall objective of the visit is to interact with AUC Stakeholders involved in Peace and Security, and Political Affairs as well as acquaint themselves with operationalization…

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Why Africans should be able to work anywhere on the continent

Inter-African migration is being driven by a rise in demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers in different economic sectors Because emigrants bring with them more than just economic needs from their home countries, migration is a trade stimulant in and of itself For migrants who contribute to upskilling, movement within the continent results in better-paying, more stable employment Migration…

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