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Tax season doesn't have to be stressful — but only if you know what you're doing! In this episode, we're joined by CPA Eunice Migwi, Tax Consultant and Founder of Her Legacy Consulting, to break down everything Kenyans need to know about tax filing.Whether you're a first-time filer or looking to improve how you handle your taxes, this episode is packed with must-know insights.
Part 3 - "Wake Up! The Bandits Are Coming!"At the end of March this year, officers from the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) responded to a request for assistance when an armoured Haitian National Police vehicle became stuck in a ditch near Pont-Sondé in Artibonite. The ditch was believed to have been dug by a local gang.As the MSS officers arrived to help, they were ambushed by armed men, allegedly from the Gran Grif gang. During the firefight, three armoured vehicles were set on fire, and one MSS officer went missing, presumed killed. This incident marked the second casualty for the Kenyans in about a month.The MSS was deployed to Haiti to help stabilize the security situation and combat the growing power of gangs. Unfortunately, since their arrival, the MSS has faced the same challenges as the Haitian National Police: a lack of manpower, inadequate equipment, and insufficient funding. The gangs continue to maintain the upper hand.Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate.In the final part of this series on Haiti, we will explore the challenges facing the Haitian National Police, the fall of beleaguered Prime Minister Ariel Henry, the rising confidence of the Viv Ansanm gang, the arrival and difficulties encountered by MSS officers, and the escalating humanitarian disaster in the country.SpeakersJacqueline Charles, Haiti/Caribbean Correspondent, Miami Herald. Widlore Merancourt, Editor-in-chief for Ayibopost & reporter for the Washington Post on its Haiti coverageWilliam (Bill) G. O'Neill, UN Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Haiti Romain Le Cour Grandmaison, Senior Expert, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized CrimeSophie Rutenbar, Visiting scholar at the New York University Center on International CooperationGITOC LinksThe GI-TOC Observatory of Violence and Resilience in HaitiHaiti, caught between political paralysis and escalating violence - https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/haiti-caught-between-political-paralysis-and-escalating-violence/Kenya's High Court blocks proposal to send police support to Haiti - https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/kenyas-high-court-blocks-proposal-police-support-haiti/Will the Artibonite massacre be a turning point in Haiti - https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/artibonite-massacre-haiti/Gangs of Haiti: Expansion, power and an escalating crisis - https://globalinitiative.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GITOC-Gangs-of-Haiti.pdfViolence in Haiti: A continuation of politics by other means? - https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/violence-in-haiti-politics-crime-gangs/Additional...
In January 2024, protests erupted across Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa as Kenyans demanded justice for women killed in a wave of femicides. The government promised action, launching a 90 day task force to deliver recommendations to President William Ruto. But that deadline has long passed and there's still no clear plan. BBC Africa Daily's Mpho Lakaje speaks to feminist activist Editar Ochieng and policy expert Kavinya Makau to explore why progress has stalled, what's happening behind the scenes and their thoughts on whether Kenya is truly committed to ending femicide.
In June last year, dozens of young Kenyans were killed and others wounded during days of anti -government demonstrations. The protestors wanted to occupy Kenya's parliament, to urge lawmakers not to pass a finance bill. Security forces protecting the premises opened fire at demonstrators, and at least three people were killed. No one has been held responsible for their deaths. An investigation by BBC Africa Eye shows how these protesters were gunned down.Also, how dozens of African migrants have been killed in a US air strike on a detention centre in a Houthi-controlled area in YemenAnd why South Africa is importing weevils to help fight a rapidly growing invasive plant!Presenter: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Producers: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos and Tom Kavanagh in London Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
Kenyans Win Both Men's, Women's Titles at 2025 Boston Marathon
The Way of the Runner - conversations on running with Adharanand Finn
Michael Crawley is a runner, writer and social anthropologist based in Durham. He has been a runner for over 20 years, and ran a 2:20 marathon in 2018. His first book, Out of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia, documents his time living and training alongside runners in Ethiopia, while his latest book, To the Limit: The Meaning of Endurance from Mexico to the Himalayas, takes a similarly immersive approach, featuring overnight bike rides, ultra marathons and runs into sweltering canyons in Mexico. Here he faces questions from a live audience over Zoom. Podcast host Adharanand Finn is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans (2012), The Way of the Runner (2014), and the Rise of the Ultra Runners (2019). Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram: @thewayoftherunner or find it at thewayoftherunner.com The podcast is supported by Adharanand's Patreon page, which is full of original and exclusive material: patreon.com/adharanandfinn Music by Starfrosch
Kenya has surpassed Nigeria to become Africa's biggest second-hand clothes importer. The industry employs millions of people but critics say it has crippled the local textile industry. It's not just about clothes, it's about livelihoods, local industry, and the long-term cost of dependency on used apparel.
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Note: this episode might be listed as "E" on your app, but there's no bad language in this one. Tomorrow will mark the beginning of our 13th year of podcasting, so we end #12 with another one-Ryan show...this time about a 7-time Oscar-winner. Along with a slew of technical awards, Out Of Africa won Best Picture and Sydney Pollack was rewarded for his direction. His romantic epic, with all those scenic vistas, was also a mega-hit. Yet not everyone loved the story about Karen Blixen, partly because it's really long and arguably too slow. It's also easy to be bothered that Kenyans & their land are just a backdrop for a love triangle between 3 white people. Coffee farmer Meryl Streep and great white hunter Robert Redford DO sell the love in this "based on real events" flick...even if he doesn't feel as authentic as she does. So enjoy the early days of spring listening to the 654th edition of Have You Ever Seen, the one about Out Of Africa. Well, Actually: to be very anal about this, the Ellis' honeymoon was on the island of Mallorca, not Ibiza. Also, the Serengeti is in Tanzania, not Kenya...although those 2 countries ARE neighbours. This movie is about a coffee farm down in Kenya, but we offer you the greatness of our Canadian sponsor, Sparkplug Coffee. use our "HYES" promo code and get a onetime 20% discount. The website is "sparkplug.coffee/hyes". Subscribe to Have You Ever Seen. Rate and review our shows in your app too. Look for all our postings on YouTube too (@hyesellis in the search bar). Subscribe there, but also comment and like the show. Contact us. By email we're "haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com". By social media, try Twi-X (@moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis) or Bluesky (ryan-ellis and bevellisellis).
In this episode of the Marathon Running Podcast, we're joined by Coach Hugo van den Broek, a former elite marathoner with a personal best of 2:12, who has been living and training in Kenya since the age of 22. Hugo shares insights into his incredible journey, from his years as a competitive runner to how he now helps athletes of all levels push their limits through his renowned training camps in Kenya. Whether you're an elite marathoner or a recreational runner, Coach Hugo's unique perspective on pain tolerance, mental toughness, and training in one of the world's most demanding environments will inspire and motivate you. Don't miss out on this deep dive into the world of marathon training and the magic of Kenya's running culture—tune in now!Coach Hugo organises running camps in Kenya, where you run daily with Kenyans, have meetings with athletes, seminars and cultural experiences. It's for runners of every level, all in a very safe environment, fully guided from start till end. You can find more info on his website kenya-camp.comHugos instagram is @run_coach_kenya We are now on YOUTUBE:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast Discount Codes for Runners: https://www.runswag.com · Our website: www.marathonrunningpodcast.com · Our Instagram: @runningpodcast · Our Amazon Storefront: Amazon Storefront · Join our Facebook group: SpeedStriders Facebook Group· Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcastTheme Song:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Night Out by LiQWYD / liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/liqwyd/night-out Music promoted by Audio Library • Night Out – LiQWYD (No Copyright Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tut9O8uaJho&t=13s ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Kenyans who? Righteous deportations. Space horrors! Irish pronunciations. Anti-mummy propaganda! Sleep privilege? Caitlin Clark's vs Hake's arms.The Hake Report, Monday, March 17, 2025 ADTIMESTAMPS* (0:00:00) Start* (0:02:12) Trump did it anyway* (0:04:28) Hey, guys!* (0:08:04) White man won LA Marathon!* (0:17:25) News…* (0:17:56) Illegal deportation?* (0:29:55) Chinese love Trump* (0:43:01) Irish name pronunciations* (0:51:22) Skype closing down, overseas callers!* (0:55:10) Space is so real; 1971 fatalities; stranded astronauts coming home* (1:11:20) Coffee: Different types of Indians in farm context?* (1:13:12) Coffee: Roots, love for Jews, Christ* (1:18:45) Coffee: St. Patrick's Day, four-leaf clover?* (1:20:18) LYC revisited: Bruce Lee* (1:22:05) UK libs against mummies, bc "colonialism"* (1:28:29) Libs want Dems to stop Trump* (1:31:09) Sleep deprived? Body clock, tips, anxiety, "sleep privilege," Bible* (1:42:16) Saudi Arabia funds "maternity leave" for women's tennis players* (1:45:11) Whose arms are bigger: Caitlin Clark or Hake's?* (1:50:13) "Cumbia Sampuesana" - Aniceto MolinaLINKSBLOG https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2025/3/17/the-hake-report-mon-3-17-25PODCAST / Substack HAKE NEWS from JLP https://www.thehakereport.com/jlp-news/2025/3/17/hake-news-mon-3-17-25Hake is live M-F 9-11a PT (11-1CT/12-2ET) Call-in 1-888-775-3773 https://www.thehakereport.com/showVIDEO YouTube - Rumble* - Facebook - X - BitChute - Odysee*PODCAST Substack - Apple - Spotify - Castbox - Podcast Addict*SUPER CHAT on platforms* above or BuyMeACoffee, etc.SHOP - Printify (new!) - Spring (old!) - Cameo | All My LinksJLP Network: JLP - Church - TFS - Nick - Joel - Punchie Get full access to HAKE at thehakereport.substack.com/subscribe
The Way of the Runner - conversations on running with Adharanand Finn
Paula Radcliffe is one of the true legends of running, a former marathon world record holder, multiple world champion over the marathon and cross country, winner of the London marathon (3 times), the New York marathon (3 times) and the Chicago marathon. Now 51, Radcliffe discusses her decision to return to the roads to run the Tokyo and Boston marathons. She also discusses her greatest races, how her childhood running club in Bedford played a key role in her success, and she addresses the thorny issue of doping and the time she was publicly accused by the Sunday Times. Podcast host Adharanand Finn is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans (2012), The Way of the Runner (2014), and the Rise of the Ultra Runners (2019). Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram: @thewayoftherunner or find it at thewayoftherunner.com
With its dancing challenges and comedy sketches, it's no surprise why Tiktok is popular with young Kenyans. It's also a way for them to make money through the app's gifting service. But there's a darker side, where young women – and girls as young as 15 – are selling sexual content on livestreams, with some being recruited and exploited by “digital pimps”. Africa Eye's Debula Kemoli investigates who is profiting. A spokesperson for Tiktok said in a statement that they have zero tolerance for exploitation. And they enforce strict safety policies, including robust live content rules and moderation in 70 languages, including Swahili. Producers: Nalini Sivathasan and Patrick Clahane Editors: Pete Murimi and Rebecca Henschke Sound engineer: Neil Churchill
On Daybreak Africa: More than 40 members of the Islamist al Shabaab armed group were eliminated in an operation by the Somali National Army and international partners. Plus, European leaders meet with Ukraine's president to discuss the war with Russia. President Trump plans to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening. We'll hear the views of some Kenyans on what they say President Trump and U.S law makers should know about Africa. UNICEF says worsening insecurity in DRC rebel-controlled cities is making it difficult to feed and care for thousands of children and women. Kenya's rebranded People's Liberation Party says it wants to “liberate” the country come the 2027 presidential election. we'll look at the impact of the work of returned Peace Corps Volunteers. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!
As US President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, some Kenyans have expressed their views on what they say Trump and U.S law makers should know about Africa.
Sex is one of the few things in life that is available to everyone and is free. But achieving enjoyable sex is not possible for many. Some people are held back by fear, ignorance or culture - others don't know or understand their rights around sex. For years public health campaigns focused on warning people about the downsides of sex - danger, disease and death - but increasingly the work is focused on the reasons people have sex. We're in Brazil where we meet Ana Autoestima. She's a ‘virtual friend' who provides positive advice about sex to women living some of the poorest neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro. We also visit Iraq to find out how a project is helping women who've suffered from female genital mutilation or FGM to enjoy their bodies and sexuality. And we'll hear from Kenyan celebrity and musician Kaz Karen Lucas whose mission is to change the way Kenyans think about sex.This podcast contains adult themes.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer: Claire Bowes Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Gareth Jones
A group of local mathematicians have just been awarded 3.4 million dollars to improve food security in Kenya.
A Kenyan court has dealt a blow to a major flagship carbon offset project, and it's seen as a landmark ruling. The project was used by Meta, Netflix, British Airways and other multinational corporations, but had long been opposed to by Indigenous activists. Josey Mahachi talks to Dr. Mordecai Ogada, Kenyan writer and ecologist and Daniel Plafker, DW journalist based in Kenya.
The Way of the Runner - conversations on running with Adharanand Finn
Damian Hall is an ultramarathon runner, coach, activist and author. He has represented Great Britain, won the Spine Race and finished fifth at the UTMB, along with breaking several records/FKTs. The Green Runners' co-founder has written two books, the bestselling In It For The Long Run and the award-nominated We Can't Run Away From This. Here he faces questions from a live audience over Zoom. Podcast host Adharanand Finn is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans (2012), The Way of the Runner (2014), and the Rise of the Ultra Runners (2019). Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram: @thewayoftherunner or find it at thewayoftherunner.com The podcast is supported by Adharanand's Patreon page, which is full of original and exclusive material: patreon.com/adharanandfinn Music by Starfrosch
Le président de transition haïtien poursuit sa visite en France, Leslie Voltaire rencontre aujourd'hui des responsables politiques après un entretien mercredi (5 février 2025) avec Emmanuel Macron. Le chef de l'État français a demandé à l'ONU d'envisager une mission de maintien de la paix en Haïti, face à la violence des gangs qui déstabilise le pays et a fait plus 5.000 morts l'an dernier (2024). Une mission internationale de soutien à la police haïtienne, dirigée par le Kenya, a commencé à se déployer mais ses capacités sont encore insuffisantes.Seulement quelque 800 policiers de six pays ont été déployés progressivement depuis l'été dernier (2024), sur les 2.500 espérés. Et les attaques des gangs, qui contrôlent déjà selon l'ONU 85% de la capitale, ne semblent pas avoir faibli depuis.Pour Ricardo Germain, consultant indépendant en sécurité et défense, « les Kenyans se sont beaucoup investis aux côtés de la police haïtienne dans cette mission, mais il n'y a pas de victoires stratégiques en raison du manque de financement. Il y a aussi une lecture trop conjoncturelle de ce qu'il se passe en Haïti : il faudrait parler de groupes armés criminels et non de gangs, de conflits, et non pas de criminalité. »« Le problème se trouve aussi dans le contexte régional de trafic d'armes, de munitions et de drogue. Il faudrait une réévaluation de la situation en Haïti, et élargir le cadre d'intervention dans la mesure où il s'agit d'un problème régional. « Le Premier ministre a révélé que le Conseil supérieur de la police nationale avait été informé du projet des gans d'attaquer Kenscoff. « Les forces de l'ordre se retrouvent sur plusieurs fronts et en raison du manque d'équipement et d'effectifs, et la question est de savoir si nous avions les moyens de faire face à ces organisations criminelles » estime Ricardo Germain.La population est parfois alliée à la police, le président du conseil de transition le disait sur RFI, parlant de légitime défense. Pour Ricardo Germain : « Le risque est que ces civils ne soient pas encadrés et cela pourrait exacerber la situation où ces groupes de défense deviennent des groupes criminels »Son interview est à retrouver en intégralité sur la version audio de cette page. Nicaragua : Ortega « assure sa dynastie » avec la réforme de la constitutionDaniel Ortega et sa femme Rosario Murillo ont consolidé leur pouvoir absolu au Nicaragua : en tant que président et coprésidente, ils ont désormais une emprise totale sur les organes de l'État et sur la société civile, selon une réforme constitutionnelle validée jeudi (30 janvier 2025) par le Parlement.Cette réforme prolonge le mandat d'Ortega jusqu'en 2028, soit un an de plus, détaille la Prensa : Ortega est un homme de 79 ans, il est au pouvoir depuis 2007, il veut «assurer sa dynastie et souhaite gagner du temps», estime le quotidien, pour pouvoir imposer sa femme comme sa seule successeure.Pour 100% Noticias, cette réforme constitutionnelle vivement critiquée par l'ONU, l'Organisation des États américains, les États-Unis et les opposants nicaraguayens, «élimine l'équilibre des pouvoirs» et «légalise l'apatridie» pour toute personne considérée comme traître à la Nation tout comme la pratique de la torture. Le journal d'opposition parle aussi de la création d'une «police volontaire» où des civils armés pourront participer au maintien de l'ordre, ce sont en réalité des «groupes paramilitaires», explique 100% Noticias, qui « agissent dans le cadre de la soi-disant « Opération Nettoyage » par laquelle le Gouvernement du Nicaragua a neutralisé les protestations contre lui. » États-Unis : le risque d'une guerre tarifaireLa hausse de 25% des droits de douane attendus ce 1er février 2025 au Canada et au Mexique aura des conséquences sur l'agriculture américaine, estime Politico.Le journal relate à quel point ces droits de douane pourraient décimer certains pans entiers de l'économie américaine et, en particulier, le secteur agricole. Le sénateur du Dakota du Sud John Thune qui est aussi le chef des Républicains au Sénat a récemment déclaré sans une certaine ironie: «Apparemment, le président donne une grande valeur à l'utilisation de ces droits de douane et je suis sûre que nous aurons beaucoup de discussions à ce sujet». Il faut dire que son État pourrait se retrouver dans les «tirs croisés» de cette guerre des tarifs, poursuit le journal, ce qui pourrait lui donner «des brûlures d'estomac sur la position qu'il devra adopter» face à un Donald Trump intraitable et incontrôlable. En 2018, lors du premier mandat de Donald Trump, « les agriculteurs du Dakota du Sud qui exportent pour plusieurs millions de dollars de soja, maïs et viande ont été fortement touchés par la riposte tarifaire du Mexique et du Canada, et ils en payent encore le prix ».Pour le Washington Post : Cette politique tarifaire touchera en premier lieu l'économie des pays dans le viseur de Donald Trump et notamment le Canada qui « envoie presque 80% de ses exportations aux États-Unis et des millions d'emplois sont concernés ». Les secteurs de l'énergie et de l'automobile seraient parmi les plus touchés. Si le Canada décide de répondre par une hausse de droits de douanes sur les biens américains, le dollar canadien pourrait plonger et les prix augmenter. C'est «la destruction mutuelle assurée», estime un spécialiste canadien cité dans le quotidien. Panama : « Nous gérons parfaitement le canal »Traditionnellement, tout nouveau secrétaire d'État américain se rend pour son premier déplacement à l'étranger auprès de grands pays alliés y réaffirmer la bonne entente. Pas Marco Rubio. Le nouveau chef de la diplomatie américaine ira à partir de samedi (1er février 2025) dans cinq pays d'Amérique centrale où il entend incarner «l'Amérique d'abord» de Donald Trump, à commencer par le Panama dont le canal suscite les convoitises de Donald Trump, qui a promis d'en «reprendre» le contrôle pour contrer l'influence de la Chine.Le canal de Panama est essentiel au commerce mondial : «Nos résultats prouvent que nous gérons parfaitement le canal. Tous les pays, y compris les États-Unis, l'ont reconnu au fil des ans. Nous utilisons simplement l'une de nos ressources naturelles, pour le bénéfice du Panama.» explique Boris Moreno, vice-président des opérations du canal rencontré par Grégoire Pourtier. Les navires commerciaux américains sont logés à la même enseigne que les autres pavillons, et les droits de passage font l'objet d'un processus concerté. «Quand un prix augmente, personne n'est content. Mais c'est un prix juste. », poursuit Boris Moreno, « Nous faisons des études de marchés pour connaître la valeur des cargos qui transitent, et à partir de là nous déterminons le droit de passage, quelle que soit l'origine du bateau. Nos grilles tarifaires sont publiques et s'appliquent à tout le monde.»Boris Moreno s'étonne aussi des accusations d'une ingérence de Pékin, alors que le canal est entièrement géré par le Panama, un pilote local prenant même les manettes des navires le traversant. Mais il est vrai que les Chinois exploitent deux ports dans la zone.«Il n'y en a que deux autour du Canal qui sont contrôlés par des sociétés basées en Chine, et leurs concessions ont été attribuées alors que nous étions encore dirigés par l'administration fédérale américaine, en 1997. Et je n'avais jamais entendu de plainte jusque-là.» conclut-il.Reportage sur le Canal du Panama, à retrouver dans son intégralité dans la version audio de cette page. Football : le retour de Neymar dans son club de SantosEn football, le Brésilien Neymar est présenté à Santos, son tout premier club, où il fait son retour 12 ans après. Le génial brésilien, passé entretemps par le Barça, le PSG puis Al-Hilal en Arabie Saoudite, se bat depuis plusieurs saisons avec les blessures et son meilleur niveau semble derrière lui, mais son retour suscite la joie parmi les supporters. Baptiste Leduc les a rencontrés. Parmi eux, Weslei Ribeiro qui n'avait que 6 ans quand Neymar a quitté le Brésil pour Barcelone : « Neymar est l'un des meilleurs joueurs du monde et je pense que ses performances à Santos seront excellentes », dit-il. Fernando Tavares lui n'est pas naïf, il connaît les critiques qui ont accompagné le Ney tout au long de sa carrière et sait que personne ne le changera : « Il est controversé, il l'a toujours été et le sera toujours. Il attire toujours l'attention, c'est Neymar ! » L'actualité des Outre-mer Benoît Ferrand de la 1ère nous parle des assises consacrées à la « violence des jeunes » qui se seront ouvertes ce mercredi sur l'île de Saint-Martin.
How is the War on Terror playing out in a country like Kenya? What are its security forces doing at the U.S.'s behest, and how are ordinary Kenyans responding? Samar Al-Bulushi discusses the emergence of supranational forms of police power and their impact on human rights activism. Samar Al-Bulushi, War-Making as Worldmaking: Kenya, the United States, and the War on Terror Stanford University Press, 2024 The post Counterterrorism in Context appeared first on KPFA.
Ep 395 MAINA MURUMBA - MORARA'S XMAS SPEECH, ABDUCTIONS, KENYANS IN USA CRIMES & ACCIDENTS Iko Nini
Il y a 15 ans, Haïti était frappé par un tremblement de terre meurtrier. 280 000 personnes perdirent la vie, 300 000 furent blessés et 1,3 million d'Haïtiens se retrouvèrent sans-abris. De la République des ONG, en 2010, au fiasco des interventions internationales ; de l'affaiblissement des institutions haïtiennes, à la crise politique qui perdure ; la situation humanitaire du pays est aujourd'hui encore chaotique. Depuis le 1ᵉʳ janvier 2024, la spirale infernale de violences des gangs armés a fait près de 4 000 morts, malgré l'intervention attendus de policiers Kenyans. Au début de l'été, seul une infime partir du contingent de la MMAS, mission multinationale d'appui à la sécurité, est arrivée en Haïti. Son bilan est aujourd'hui largement insuffisant. Entre inaction et ingérence : quel rôle supplémentaire doit jouer la communauté internationale pour sortir Haïti de la crise ? Invités :► Frédéric Thomas, politologue, chargée d'étude au CETRI► William O'Neill, expert des Nations-unies sur la situation en Haïti.
Every Monday and Friday for the rest of December we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2024, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we've chosen it. From June: Every year, hundreds of Kenyans head off to study at elite universities in the US and UK. On graduating, many find themselves in a strange position: unable to fit in abroad, but no longer feeling like they belong back home. By Carey Baraka. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
Ep 391 part 1 POSSESSED KENYANS, SAKAJA, LIVESTOCK / ICHUNGWAH VACCINATION & GOVERNMENT CRITICS
Thousands of Kenyans protested against a finance bill in June that would have increased taxes on many everyday items. This was proposed in part to help pay off loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, which account for more than 40 percent of the country's foreign debt. But what is Kenya's current fiscal climate? And how are these debts impacting gender equality? On today's episode of The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women, host Reena Ninan talks with Nairobi-based reporter Sharon Kiburi, who has been following Kenya's debt crisis. Kiburi tells Ninan about her interview with Wanjira Wanjiru, a protest leader against the June finance bill, co-founder of the Mathare Social Justice Centre in Nairobi, and co-host of the Liberating Minds podcast. Then, we hear from Diana Gichengo, the executive director of the Institute for Social Accountability (TISA). She discusses TISA's efforts to engage with the IMF about their program in Kenya, which is largely expected to end in March. Gichengo spoke on a panel organized by Transparency International U.S. and moderated by the Trust, Accountability, and Inclusion (TAI) Collaborative on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank meetings in October. Guests and organizations: Sharon Kiburi, journalist based in Nairobi. This is her second time reporting for HERO. Wanjira Wanjiru, co-founder of the Mathare Social Justice Centre and co-host of the Liberating Minds podcast Diana Gichengo, executive director of the Institute for Social Accountability in Kenya The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women is a podcast from Foreign Policy, supported in part this season by the Gates Foundation, Northwestern University's Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, and the Atlantic Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Way of the Runner - conversations on running with Adharanand Finn
Ireland's John Treacy won two world cross country titles and a silver medal in the marathon at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Over breakfast in his house just outside Dublin, he reminisces on a golden era of track and field for Ireland, talks about the state of doping in the sport, and ponders what he would do differently if he was training and competing today. Host Adharanand Finn is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans (2012), The Way of the Runner (2014), and the Rise of the Ultra Runners (2019). Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram: @thewayoftherunner or find it at thewayoftherunner.com The podcast is also supported by Adharanand's Patreon page, which is full of original and exclusive material: patreon.com/adharanandfinn Music by Starfrosch
Anglican Church bishops in Kenya have added their voice to criticisms of President William Ruto's government. Last week, Roman Catholic bishops in Kenya criticized the government for what they called unexplained killings, abductions, and disappearances in the country, especially the murder of women. Some supporters of the government urged the bishops to focus on ministering to the flock and not to dabble into politics. In a statement on Monday, the Anglican bishops said it was their duty to take a second look at the morality of Kenya's democracy and jumpstart civil engagement to bring about accountability. The Right Reverand Professor David Kodia, the Anglican Bishop of Bondo, tells VOA's James Butty, the church represents Kenyans, some of whom cannot afford a meal a day or who are paying taxes but do not see the value of their taxes
It is important for many who were recently radicalized by the #RejectFinanceBill protests to understand that we are not the first to take on the powers that have shaped Kenya into a country subservient to foreign interests. Under Moi, neoliberalism and authoritarianism stripped Kenyans of self-determination, but many movements—including the December Twelfth Movement/Mwakenya and the Release Political Prisoners Movement—fought back. In this teach-in, we are joined by organizers of these movements, plus Women Solidarity Network, to discuss movement-building, linking past and present struggles, and the role of feminist ideology and leadership in making movements resilient and successful.
Roman Catholic Bishops in Kenya have criticized President William Ruto's government for what they called unexplained killings, abductions, and disappearances, especially the murders of women in the country. The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops made their claims Thursday during a news conference. Kenyan government officials were not immediately available for comment, but the Kenyan police released a statement reiterating their commitment to serve and protect all Kenyans. VOA's James Butty asked Barrack Oduor, political reporter with the People's Daily of Kenya, just what else the Catholic Bishops had to say
The US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, resigned Wednesday, one week after Donald Trump's re-election. In a statement, Ambassador Whitman touted some of her achievements to include various trade, health and security agreements that Kenya signed with the United States, including Kenya's elevation as the first major non-NATO ally in Africa. Barrack Oduor, a political reporter with the People's Daily of Kenya, tells VOA's James Butty, Ambassador Whitman's resignation met a mixed reception on various Kenyan social media platforms for her good work, but also what some Kenyans saw as her failure to criticize President Ruto's government during the June anti-tax protests.
Attaque présumée contre la Cour suprême à Brasilia, ce mercredi (13 novembre 2024) : après avoir tenté en vains de pénétrer dans le bâtiment de la Cour suprême, un homme a provoqué plusieurs explosions, dont une l'a tué. Les enquêteurs tentent d'éclaircir son mobile. Ces explosions interviennent alors que le pays accueille, la semaine prochaine, un sommet du G20 à Rio de Janeiro et le président chinois à Brasilia. « Selon les premières informations, il s'agirait d'un suicide », affirme la gouverneure de Brasilia. Il y a eu en fait deux explosions, explique O Globo : une près de la Chambre des députés, dans laquelle l'homme a trouvé la mort, et une autre à 500 mètres de là, quand son véhicule a pris feu dans un parking.La police fédérale estime qu'il pourrait y avoir un lien avec la tentative de coup d'État du 8 janvier 2023, qui a eu lieu au même endroit. Le président du Tribunal suprême fédéral a indiqué que si c'est le cas, l'enquête sur l'explosion sera jointe à celle du 8 janvier, rapporte Folha de Sao Paulo. Et, souligne le quotidien, les députés du l'ex-président d'extrême droite Jair Bolsonaro craignent déjà que les explosions de ce mercredi compromettent l'examen du projet de loi amnistiant les personnes condamnées pour la tentative de coup d'État. D'autant que, écrit Folha, le suspect a été candidat à un poste de conseiller municipal du Parti Libéral de Jair Bolsonaro. À Port-au-Prince, des tirs de jour comme de nuit Ce mercredi, nouvelle journée au ralenti dans la capitale haïtienne : il n'y avait quasiment pas d'école ni de commerces ouverts, par contre les tirs ont continué. Nouvelles autorités, mêmes problèmes, constate le quotidien Le Nouvelliste : si les autorités politiques essaient de monter un nouveau gouvernement, la vie quotidienne des Haïtiens est toujours perturbée, avec des tirs de jour comme de nuit, explique le rédacteur en chef du quotidien Frantz Duval. Et, selon l'Organisation internationale des migrations, 4 500 personnes ont quitté leur domicile les deux premiers jours de la semaine.Le Nouvelliste rapporte une autre information qui donne une idée de l'ampleur des violences : les soldats des Bahamas, dépêchés au sein de la mission multinationale d'appui à la sécurité, ont été libérés de leurs obligations par leur gouvernement. Ils peuvent partir s'ils ne se sentent pas en sécurité. « Il faut dire que ces derniers jours, on ne voit plus les Kenyans, on n'entend plus parler d'opération majeure de la police », note Frantz Duval : « on résiste toujours ici et là, mais c'est toujours une dégringolade qui continue ». Attaque d'une ambulance de MSF à Port-au-PrinceCe lundi (11 novembre 2024), une ambulance de Médecins sans frontières a été attaquée dans la capitale haïtienne. Elle a d'abord été forcée par la police de changer de destination pour conduire ses trois blessés par balles vers un hôpital public, où des personnes armées ont finalement abattu au moins deux des trois blessés. Les équipes de MSF ont, elles, été gazées, menacées de mort, insultés. « On est tous sous le choc, c'est vraiment la première fois qu'on a du personnel qui se fait agresser, menacer verbalement, violemment », explique Christophe Garnier, le chef de mission de MSF France en Haïti. MSF qui se pose maintenant la question de sa présence dans le pays, même si le départ de l'organisation « serait une catastrophe » : « si on n'a pas l'assurance du gouvernement notamment, de travailler en toute sécurité ça va devenir problématique ». La Colombie adopte un texte interdisant le mariage des enfants El Colombiano précise que ces dernières années, la loi interdisant le mariage d'enfants avait déjà échoué à huit reprises à être adoptée. Cette fois, le projet de loi a été soutenu par plusieurs groupes parlementaires. Il est maintenant entre les mains du président Gustavo Petro.El Informador indique qu'entre 2020 et 2023, 1 403 mariages d'enfants ont été enregistrés en Colombie. Le Code civil permettait jusqu'ici le mariage à partir de 14 ans avec la permission des parents, ce qui avait « engendré, malheureusement, un marché », écrit le quotidien, « de filles et de garçons qui étaient utilisés comme monnaie d'échange contre du bétail, des ressources, des lots »… Semana rappelle de son côté que les mariages d'enfants « entraînent des cas de violence fondés sur le genre, des grossesses d'enfants et d'adolescentes, la déscolarisation »... La situation des filles indigènes est la plus préoccupante, pointe El Universal : un tiers d'entre elles sont mariées avant d'être majeures à des hommes ayant le double ou le triple de leur âge. Le racisme au MexiqueAu Mexique, universitaires et militants cherchent des moyens de parler du racisme, très ancré dans la société du pays, au-delà du cercle des spécialistes de la question. Un racisme lié à l'histoire coloniale. La question mémorielle a d'ailleurs récemment provoqué des tensions entre le Mexique et l'Espagne. Depuis 2019, le pays réclame des excuses à l'Espagne. Pour l'historien et philosophe Martin Rios – que la correspondante de RFI Gwendolina Duval a rencontré, ce serait l'occasion de déconstruire les méconnaissances qui perdurent sur cette période : « Certains groupes en Espagne », explique-t-il, « maintiennent encore que la conquête a été un processus civilisateur où les tribus indigènes ont été libérées. » Une réflexion commune pourrait bénéficier aux deux nations mais aussi à toute l'Amérique latine, estime-t-il, pour assumer le passé.Et ne pas s'arrêter là : au Mexique, le récit national repose sur le métissage, mais la classification des différentes catégories de personnes est loin d'avoir disparu, explique José Angel Bazán, qui travaille pour une association de défense des victimes de racisme. Dans les films et les publicités, « la réussite sociale est bien souvent le privilège des personnages blancs tandis que les peaux plus foncées incarnent les représentations de la misère et de la marginalisation sociale ». Une « racialisation » à l'origine de bon nombre d'inégalités économiques. Des nominations coup de poingAux États-Unis, Donald Trump continue d'annoncer les membres de son gouvernement, et la dernière salve de noms soulève beaucoup de questions. Toute la presse parle d'eux : Matt Gaetz, ministre de la Justice ; Pete Hegseth, secrétaire à la Défense ; et Tulsi Gabbard, directrice du Renseignement national. Trois personnes, selon le Washington Post,« idéologiquement extrémistes et manquant de l'expérience nécessaire », alors que le président les a choisies pour des postes-clé de la sécurité du pays.Chacun de ces choix, estime le quotidien, constitue pour le nouveau Sénat à majorité républicaine « un test majeur de sa capacité à faire passer l'intérêt général avant la loyauté envers le parti ». De fait, les sénateurs républicains sont bien embêtés, à en croire le Boston Globe : au Congrès, la presse s'est précipitée pour les faire réagir, et « ils ont affirmé ne pas avoir connaissance des dernières informations, ou ils se sont réfugiés dans des ascenseurs, ou ils ont poussé de longs soupirs incrédules ». De toute façon, Donald Trump compte se passer de leur assentiment, puisque, rappelle le New York Times, il a insisté pour que le chef de la majorité républicaine au Sénat organise des pauses dans les sessions, qui lui permettront d'installer unilatéralement les membres de son cabinet – le quotidien parle d'une « attaque en déni de service contre un des instances de contrôle de la présidence ». Le journal de la PremièreC'est la journée du diabète.
What lessons can we, as 'everyday' runners, take from the elites? Rob Foster joins us behind the mic this week to talk about Kenyan running: what they do well and how we can incorporate some of their training into our routines. Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight
This is an extended version of a programme first broadcast on Sunday 28 May 2023.Ronnie O'Sullivan OBE is currently ranked the number one snooker player in the world, and is widely regarded as one of the finest players in the history of the sport. He has won the Masters a record seven times and he jointly holds the record for winning the World Snooker Championship seven times. Since 1997 he has held the world record for the fastest 147 break, leading to his nickname 'the Rocket'. Ronnie grew up in Essex and his father gave him his first snooker cue when he was seven. He took to the game immediately: he was playing on a full size snooker table when he was just eight, and two years later he was beating adult players. By the age of 12, he was winning cash prizes in local tournaments, and was soon earning more than his teachers. Ronnie turned professional when he was 16, and quickly established himself as a star player and a fans' favourite - but he has also made headlines away from the snooker table, with accounts of his depression and struggles with alcohol and drugs. For many years he has kept his physical and mental health in check through his passion for running. He received an OBE in 2016 for services to snooker. DISC ONE: Lose Yourself - Eminem DISC TWO: Careless Whisper - Wham! DISC THREE: Step by Step - Whitney Houston DISC FOUR: Real Gone Kid - Deacon Blue DISC FIVE: You're So Vain - Carly Simon DISC SIX: Maybe Tomorrow - Stereophonics DISC SEVEN: Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) - Train DISC EIGHT: That's All - Genesis BOOK CHOICE: Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn LUXURY ITEM: A painting set CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: That's All - GenesisPresenter Lauren Laverne Producer Sarah Taylor
La dernière ligne droite pour Kamala Harris et Donald Trump, qui déploient leurs ultimes efforts pour convaincre les indécis et ceux qui ne sont pas encore sûrs de voter. Les autres ont déjà commencé. Ils sont plus de 50 millions à avoir voté de manière anticipée sur 244 millions d'Américains. L'Ohio enregistre un engouement marqué pour le « early vote », avec de longues files d'attente devant les bureaux de vote. Reportage devant l'un de ces bureaux, surveillé par la police, à Hamilton, dans le comté de Butler, signé Achim Lippold, envoyé spécial de RFI, qui a rencontré des électeurs nombreux. Les conséquences de la campagne de haine contre les Haïtiens aux États-UnisDurant cette campagne, il a beaucoup été question d'immigration. Donald Trump et son colistier en ont fait un thème majeur et ils ont surtout multiplié les déclarations incendiaires. On parlait au début de la semaine des propos injurieux d'un humoriste chauffant la salle avant un meeting de Donald Trump dimanche, à propos des Hispaniques et de Porto Rico, il y a eu aussi et pendant des semaines une polémique, une campagne de haine contre les Haïtiens installés dans la ville de Springfield dans l'Ohio. Et on va y revenir à travers des témoignages que vous avez recueillis dans le sud des US, Vincent Souriau, qui s'est notamment rendu à Nashville dans le Tennessee. La présidentielle américaine vue du KenyaDans le pays d'origine du père de Barack Obama, c'était sur toutes les lèvres au moment de sa première élection en 2008. Aujourd'hui encore, les Kenyans suivent la campagne américaine avec attention, comme l'a constaté notre correspondante à Nairobi, Albane Thirouard. Haïti : la mission multinationale pour la sécurité toujours pas au completAlors que les gangs continuent de gagner du terrain, le journal Le Nouvelliste écrit ce matin : « la coalition Vivre ensemble fait vivre depuis deux semaines un cauchemar aux habitants de Solino », en périphérie de Port-au-Prince. Elle menace d'élargir encore son emprise, le tout sous l'œil impuissant des citoyens et de la diaspora, qui assistent à la destruction d'un quartier autrefois paisible. Dans ce contexte, c'est toujours la guerre froide entre le Premier ministre et le président du Conseil de transition, la communauté des États de la Caraïbe dit sa préoccupation. Selon la Caricom, ce conflit est indécent et distrayant et il met la transition en péril.
Iten is the home of champions. This week, Coach Rob rounds up the first half of the week, from mountain biking to fartlek sessions. What is Iten in Kenya really like for a non-elite who is there to train and have some fun? Precision fuel and hydration discount: https://visit.pfandh.com/innerfight
When Kenyan Ruth Chepng'etich took nearly two minutes off the women's marathon world record, the sporting world was aghast. How did she do it? Shoe tech, nutrition, race tactics? With a doping cloud hanging over Kenyan athletics, it's easy to see why so many are sceptical. Join Prof. Ross Tucker and sports journalist Mike Finch as they assess every aspect of the run in an effort to explain one of the most astonishing running performances in history.SHOW NOTESThe paper by Mason et al on how the shoes have boosted women's distance runners more then men.The Joubert & Jones paper that compares different shoes, including Figure 2 that shows the individual variation between models of the same brand.Another similar paper on individual variability by Knopp et al.For analysis of the performances since super shoes were introduced.A piece by Toni Reavis in defence of Chepngetich's performance.The article by Amby Burfoot that Reavis mentions. Amby does not hold back. The AIU list of Kenyans currently serving doping bans. You can count the drug type to see if the show conversation was accurate. The CAS Decision on Rhonex Kipruto, in which his doping is described as a “sophisticated doping regime. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Viongozi wa shirika la Kenyans in Sydney Welfare Association kwa ushirikiano na mashirika mengine yawakenya wanao ishi mjini Sydney wali andaa kongamano la wanafunzi.
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The Way of the Runner - conversations on running with Adharanand Finn
Author Adharanand Finn chats with the founder of the Sanctuary Runners, Graham Clifford, about the highs and lows of his 10-week run around Ireland, which will form the basis of his next book. Adharanand Finn is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans (2012), The Way of the Runner (2014), and the Rise of the Ultra Runners (2019). Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram: @thewayoftherunner or find it at thewayoftherunner.com The Way of the Runner podcast is sponsored by Mount to Coast, who make durable running shoes designed to go very long distances. Visit: mounttocoast.com The Way of the Runner podcast is also sponsored by Veloforte, who make the best-tasting running fuel around. Visit veloforte.com The podcast is also supported by Adharanand's Patreon page, which is full of original and exclusive material: patreon.com/adharanandfinn Music by Starfrosch
Ready to become a running detective this October? Discover the spine-chilling Mystery of the Midnight Mile and help solve the enigmatic disappearance of Jack Lantern. Our special Halloween-themed challenge will add a spooky twist to your training, with eerie clues and engaging tasks that promise both fun and fitness. With the final weekend for sign-ups fast approaching, there's no better time to join this thrilling adventure! Sign up here.We also continue our exploration of the top 100 running books, diving into entries from 75 to 51. From "The Running Club" by Ben Gross to "Running with the Kenyans" by Adharanand Finn, these books offer fascinating insights and stories that any runner would cherish. Whether you're seeking motivation, training tips, or simply a great read, our highlighted selections promise to enrich your running journey. Make sure to check out the full list on our website for even more inspiration.Ever wondered if morning or evening runs are better for you? We break down the differences and benefits of each, sharing practical tips on pre-run meals and sleep routines to enhance your performance. Special guest Shelly Rose joins us to share her journey toward her first half marathon, emphasizing the importance of consistency, nutrition, rest, and social accountability. From tackling new distances to finding fresh motivation, this episode is packed with valuable insights to elevate your running experience.Have questions or want to chat? Send me a text!Support the showJoin the newsletter list for updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.Join fellow pod and running enthusiasts at The Stride Collective community on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.
Ep. 146 (Part 2 of 3) | Award-winning author, Zen priest and teacher, Kung Fu master, and professional advisor and trainer, Keith Martin-Smith, took a good look at the diversity, equity, and inclusion movement when he began to notice the damage it was causing people he knew under the guise of progress, or equity. Putting his keen mind to the task, Keith identified seven key areas where the DEI movement goes markedly astray from the values it aspires to. Coming from an integral understanding, Keith does more than simply point out where the movement has backfired. We learn that postmodern thinking is how we became aware of the “subtle soup of racism [and bias] in the cultural field itself”—beyond the concrete, obvious social injustices that activists fought in the 20th century. This more subtle field of bias is responsible for the inequalities we see in society today, which is what the DEI movement would like to tear down. But the ways in which DEI acts to make this happen, ironically, are characterized by exactly the things that DEI is against: intolerance, inequity, undiversity, tribalism, and anti-liberalism.In his wise, articulate, and gracious way, Keith makes sense of why the diversity, equity, and inclusion movement has become a political flashpoint, raising the hackles of not only rightwing conservatives but also liberal progressives. Sympathetic to the values of DEI, Keith is all about helping to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive movement. When asked how the values of DEI could be fulfilled to make it the harmonious, effective, correcting movement it aspires to be, Keith responded, “with conversations like this, for one thing,” adding, “we need to realize that everyone has a portion of truth—we just need to connect everyone's portion of truth with their heart.” Recorded June 6, 2024.“All of us deserve to be treated with dignity that is innate in all of us.”(For Apple Podcast users, click here to view the complete show notes on the episode page.)Topics & Time Stamps – Part 2DEI's overemphasis on oppression and power: how it started (00:50)Critical race theory's metaview is that the world operates on principles of power and oppression (01:57)The single cause fallacy (02:59) Drawing the wrong conclusions: Kenyans and marathons, women and STEM fields (04:10)Male dominance in sports caused by bias rather than biology? (12:03)The wage gap between men and women and significant difference it makes to control for factors (18:51)Why men outearn women at Uber: subtle differences in the way men and women behave (27:39)IQ and how men dominate the extremes of the Bell Curve (29:34)Fairness demands that everyone is treated the best way possible (34:18)Brief review of the main DEI flaws covered so far: DEI's simplistic view of privilege; how DEI's diversity doesn't look at diverse mindsets; intolerance of other viewpoints; pushing everything through critical race theory; and how equality of outcomes can be oppressive, unfair, sexist & racist (35:31)Tribalism: DEI compartmentalizes everyone to a tribalistic identity, with the focus on race and sex (40:05)How to explain a white supremacist group run by people who are not white: multiracial whiteness (46:00)The primary goal should be to cultivate relationship rather than projecting a whole history on an individual based on...
Yevgeny Prigozhin was at one time the leader of the well known Russian mercenary group, Wagner. The group, since Prigozhin's death a year ago, has changed its name to Africa Corps. Has this altered Russia's operations on the continent? Also how is Burundi coping with the outbreak of Mpox?And is it a good idea to save up for your funeral? We find out why some Kenyans are doing just that.Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Nour Abida, Marco Oriunto, Bella Hassan and Sunita Nahar in London. Susan Gachuhi and Frenny Jowi are in Nairobi. Technical Producer : Jonathan Greer Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
Economist Grieve Chelwa joins Bad Faith to explain how mass protests in Kenya defeated IMF-backed austerity policies, and how the IMF and World Bank use debt as a mechanism of political & economic control. Dr. Chelwa charts how the BRICS bank & dedollarization may provide a way out for countries struggling under western debt-control, and the crucial role global solidarity must play. This is one of those big picture episodes you wont want to miss.
On Tuesday, June 25, Kenyan protesters stormed parliament in Nairobi in scenes reminiscent of the January 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol. However, unlike January 6, police responded violently, and at least six people were killed. The protests had been ongoing for days as the Kenyan parliament moved on a finance bill that would increase taxes for ordinary Kenyans in unusual ways. Like many countries in Africa, the government of Kenya faces an extreme level of debt and was looking for new sources of revenue to service its debt payments while also keeping the government functioning. Following the protests, President William Ruto said he would no longer pursue this taxation bill. While protests in Kenya are hardly unusual, what makes this protest movement so unique, according to my guest today, Brian Obara, is that it was not organized along ethnic, tribal, or even class divides. Rather, it was youth-led and broad-based -- and that could signal a profound change in Kenyan politics. Brian Obara is a Kenyan lawyer, media professional, and columnist for The Star, a daily newspaper in Nairobi. We kick off by discussing what was in this ill-fated Finance Bill that so agitated Kenyans. We then discuss what transpired in the protests and what this episode suggests for the future of politics in Kenya.
Kenya begins its deployment of police to Haiti just as Kenyans are drawing attention to policing issues at home. When this week's demonstrations in Nairobi escalated, police were accused of excessive force in their response, which included widespread use of tear gas, as well as deadly shootings. Plus, Thursday night's US presidential debate drew strong reactions from throughout the globe. We'll hear global perspectives and takeaways on the televised representation of America's presidency and American democracy. And, the Olympics are coming to Paris for the first time in more than a century. We'll take a fun trip back in time, to see how much the Games have changed since then.
Every year, hundreds of Kenyans head off to study at elite universities in the US and UK. On graduating, many find themselves in a strange position: unable to fit in abroad, but no longer feeling like they belong back home. By Carey Baraka. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
From the BBC World Service: Kenya’s government has been forced to drop some of its plans for new taxes, but widespread protests are continuing over its controversial finance bill. We’ll hear about the government’s intent behind the proposed new taxes, as well as which policies have now been scrapped. Also, what does a British court judgement on the climate impact of oil projects mean for future developments?
From the BBC World Service: Kenya’s government has been forced to drop some of its plans for new taxes, but widespread protests are continuing over its controversial finance bill. We’ll hear about the government’s intent behind the proposed new taxes, as well as which policies have now been scrapped. Also, what does a British court judgement on the climate impact of oil projects mean for future developments?