Join Tendai Madondo, former head of Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and Kenya's 2027 Presidential hopeful Walter Mongare, aka Nyambane, in a robust discussion about what we should expect from African leaders during the Summit.
Kenya’s High Court Orders Halt of GMO Importation and Distribution Amid Raging Debate as Scientists Fight Disinformation
High Court Ruling is the latest twist in the ongoing GMO debate. Prof. Richard Oduor of Kenyatta University said Kenyan scientists have experience with GMO and has urged embracing the science.
Weekly Review: GMO Debate Rages On in Kenya. Azimio Defends 4 embattled IEBC Commissioners. Senegal Beats Qatar in FIFA World Cup Recap
Twitter war erupts between President William Ruto and Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga over a petition to remove four IEBC Commissioners who objected to the certification of Ruto's Win. GMO Debate Rages on a Cabinet Secretary Makes shocking remarks. Nigeria launches new redesigned currency to combat fraud. Ruto Takes the 7th Trip abroad since inauguration September 13. Senegal eliminates hosts Qatar from FIFA 2022 World Cup
AL-SHABAB: US OFFERS UP TO $10 MIL REWARD FOR INTEL TO ARREST LEADERS
Al Shabab has claimed responsibility for several attacks in Kenya, including the 2015 massacre at Garissa University that Killed 148 people, mostly students.
WEEKLY REVIEW: A SUMMARY OF TOP NEWS FROM LAST WEEK
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Tours US. US State Department Issues Up to $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of al-Shabab leaders. Bill Gates Tours Kenya. Kenyan parliament votes for EALA nominated MPS. House Collapses in Ruaka, killing 3 people. The World Cup Kicked off.
YOUTH LEADERS BLAST RUTO ADMIN FOR ABANDONING THEM
The Ruto administration which has only been in power for two months is facing a barrage of criticism for not working fast enough to solve cost of living problems and for appearing to have over-promised and under delivered. The Kenya Youth Assembly also called on the people of Fafi to recall their MP who proposed extending presidential term limits. They criticized the President for failing to appoint a young person in his cabinet or administration.
WEEK IN REVIEW: IN THE US, DEM KEEP THE SENATE. IN KENYA, DP RIGATHI CORRUPTION CASE WITHDRAWN
In a troubling pattern where President Ruto's allies with court cases having their cases dismissed, a corruption case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been withdrawn. Kenya and South African sign a 90-day no VISA agreement.
LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR GREEN CARD LOTTERY – US IMMIGRANT DIVERSITY VISA (DV-2024)
Just Five Days to Go. Application is free through the US State Department. Go to dvprogram.state.gov to submit your application. Results will be announced May 2023 through dvprogram.state.gov/ESC.
NEWSY OCTOBER REVIEW ONGOING UPDATES
The month was full of news in Kenya, Africa, US and the the international front. This is our ongoing coverage of the month.
SCIENTISTS DEFEND GMO TECHNOLOGY, FIGHT DISINFORMATION
Some have criticized Ruto for using a lame duck cabinet to roll-back the ban, claiming it causes cancer, but a scientist has refuted the claims saying there's no evidence GM foods are harmful and is the most effective path toward achieving food security for the nation.









