Tag: Local Governance
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Kumawu MP Spreads Christmas Cheer to Aged and Widows in Constituency
Community-Centered Christmas: A Personal Touch from the Kumawu MP The Kumawu Constituency witnessed a heartwarming display of compassion this festive season as the Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Anim, opened the doors of his residence to aged residents and widows. Describing the moment as humbling and deeply meaningful, Anim underscored the importance of looking after…
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Ruku vs Gachagua: Mbeere North Ward Showdown Heats Up as IEBC Sets By-Election Date
Ruku challenges Gachagua to another showdown in Mbeere North ward elections The political stage is again set for a high-stakes contest in Kenya’s eastern region as a familiar duo prepares for another showdown in the Mbeere North wards. Ruku has publicly challenged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to face-off in the upcoming by-elections sparked by vacancies…
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Riku Challenges Gachagua Again as Mbeere North to Vote in By-Elections
Ruku Challenges Gachagua Again Ahead of Mbeere North By-Elections The political landscape in Kenya is stirring once more as Ruku formally throws down the gauntlet to his rival, Gachagua, amid preparations for the upcoming by-elections in Mbeere North. The race will determine control of Muminji and Evurore wards, with voters heading to the polls on…
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Ruku challenges Gachagua in Mbeere North ward by-elections
Ruku throws down the gauntlet ahead of Mbeere North by-elections The political contest in Kenya’s Mbeere North is poised to intensify after a public challenge from a prominent opposition figure known as Ruku, who has signaled a renewed bid to challenge a close ally of a high-profile administration. The development comes as the Independent Electoral…
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Congress Goes Solo in Mumbai BMC Elections: Shiv Sena UBT Responds
H2: Congress stakes solo path for Mumbai’s BMC polls Pacing ahead with a clear message, the Congress on Saturday announced that it will contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections alone, stepping away from the former grand alliance dynamics that have long defined Mumbai politics. Ramesh Chennithala, the Congress Maharashtra in-charge, told party workers…
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Congress goes solo in Mumbai BMC elections: Shiv Sena UBT vows to fight back
Congress Goes Solo in Mumbai BMC Elections The political winds in Maharashtra are shifting as Congress Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala announced on Sunday that the party will contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections solo. This decision effectively ends any immediate expectations of a renewed grand alliance in the city, a move that had…
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Rundu floods expose planning failures and housing strain
Rundu floods shine a harsh light on planning failures The recurring floods in Rundu have laid bare long-standing concerns about town planning and the resilience of infrastructure in Namibia’s Kavango East region. As waters rose and homes were damaged, residents voiced frustration that warnings and risk assessments that could have mitigated losses were not acted…
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Gobabis Deputy Mayor Recalled by A Right to Shelter Namibia Over Unruly Conduct
Background: A Right to Shelter Namibia Takes Action A Right to Shelter (ARTS) of Namibia has withdrawn Dina Fillemon, the deputy mayor of Gobabis, as its representative on the Gobabis municipal council. The move, detailed in a letter dated 11 December and addressed to the Gobabis municipality, centers on concerns about unruly and unbecoming conduct.…
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Why Victoria’s Airbnb Boom Deepens the Rental Crisis in Holiday Towns
Overview: A Market Tilt Toward Profit Victoria’s beloved tourist towns are facing a housing squeeze as a growing share of Airbnb listings are controlled by property investors rather than genuine residents. The trend, driven by the lure of short-term holiday profits, has shifted the rental market dynamics away from long-term leases toward nightly stays. For…
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Davao City Council Reshuffle Looms as Duterte II Takes Post
Overview: A reshuffle on the horizon DAVAO CITY — A looming reshuffle in the Davao City Council could redefine the balance of power in the local government as acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo S. Duterte II prepares to formally assume the post. Councilor Alberto Ungab, who chairs the Committee on Appointments and other key bodies, indicated…