Tag: Local Governance
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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…
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Kindiki urges Mbeere North voters: development, not revenge, should guide by-election choices
By-Election Framing: Development as the Core Issue Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged voters in Mbeere North to center their decision on development and service delivery rather than revenge or rivalries as the constituency prepares for the November 27 by-election. Speaking at a campaign rally in Kivue, Kindiki emphasized that the people’s priorities should be…
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Trump Signals Comfort with Mamdani’s New York City: Focus on Cost-of-Living and Alignment
Trump’s Stance on New York City: Comfort, Collaboration, and Cost of Living In a multifaceted press conference that underscored shared political concerns over the city’s cost of living, former President Donald Trump stated that he would “feel very comfortable” in Mamdani’s New York City. The remarks, framed as a pragmatic acknowledgment of policy alignment rather…
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Kindiki: Development Over Revenge in Mbeere North By-Election
Kindiki urges voters to choose development over revenge Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on voters in Mbeere North constituency to reject what he described as a wave of vengeful politics spreading as the November 27 by-election approaches. Speaking at a campaign rally in Kivue on Sunday, Kindiki framed the moment as a critical test…
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Aska Yang Refutes ‘Bad Neighbour’ Allegations After Being Appointed Committee Head For His Apartment Building
Background: A comeback in the making Taiwanese singer Aska Yang has been focusing on his recovery after a serious fall on stage in Xining last August, which left him with a broken leg. The 47-year-old star has since spent time back in Taiwan, prioritizing healing while keeping his professional commitments in the background. In a…
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High-stakes as 11 candidates vie to replace Wandayi in Ugunja
Overview: A pivotal by-election in Ugunja With the November 27 Ugunja Parliamentary by-election just days away, the contest has shifted from routine campaigning to a high-stakes battle that could redefine local leadership and development priorities. Eleven candidates are vying to replace the influential former MP, whose tenure shaped many local projects. In a race marked…
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Ugunja by-election heats up as 11 candidates chase Wandayi replacement
Overview: a crowded field and high stakes With the November 27 by-election in Ugunja drawing closer, politicians have converged on a race that has morphed into a high-stakes contest to fill the seat left by Hon. Wandayi. Eleven candidates are seeking to represent the constituency in Parliament, each presenting distinct development plans and a vision…
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Majority Leader Under Fire as MCAs Allege Misallocation of Millions
Overview of the Allegations A majority leader in a cosmopolitan county assembly is facing intensified backlash from members after reports surfaced that millions of shillings were diverted from funds intended to quell unrest following contentious county developments. According to multiple sources close to the matter, the money, reportedly issued by a senior staffer, was meant…
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Governor Waiguru spotlights deliberate policy shift turning Kirinyaga into a rural investment hub
Turning a Corner: Kirinyaga’s Inclusive Policy Shift Kirinyaga County is positioning itself as a premier destination for rural enterprise and innovation, a shift Governor Anne Waiguru says is deliberate, inclusive, and locally anchored. In her State of the County Address (SOCA), she outlined a roadmap designed to unlock the county’s potential by aligning development with…