Tag: Public governance
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Ghana’s Presidential Falcon Jet Returns After Eight-Month Maintenance in France
Ghana’s presidential Falcon Jet Returns from France The presidential Falcon jet has officially been handed back to the Ghana Air Force, marking the completion of an extended eight-month maintenance and repair programme carried out in France. The overhaul, which aimed to ensure the aircraft’s reliability for high-level government travel, comes after months of scrutiny and…
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Is Quebec serious about climate change? How Bill 7 could shape the province’s environmental pledge
Overview: What Bill 7 aims to do Quebec’s new government has introduced Bill 7, a package framed as a major step toward reducing bureaucracy and improving state efficiency. While the bill’s proponents emphasize streamlined services, critics warn that the reform could have unintended consequences for climate policy, environmental monitoring, and the province’s ambitious emissions goals.…
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Senators Push to Scrutinize NYS Plan Amid Sh2b Fraud Probe, AHP Praised for Urbanisation
Background: NYS Probe and Senate Oversight The Senate is intensifying its oversight as lawmakers scrutinize the National Youth Service (NYS) amid a growing Sh2 billion scandal probe. Critics allege potential misappropriation and mismanagement of funds earmarked for public services and development projects. In response, senators are asking pointed questions about the feasibility and implications of…
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Senators Probe NYS Commercialisation Amid Sh2b Fraud Probe, AHP Praised for Housing Mobility
Senators Question NYS Commercialisation Plans as Sh2b Fraud Probe Unfolds The National Youth Service (NYS) has long been a cornerstone of Kenya’s youth development, but recent developments have raised questions about its future direction. Lawmakers in the Senate have intensified scrutiny over a proposed move to commercialise NYS functions, arguing that such a shift could…
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Wetang’ula urges World Bank support to strengthen Auditor General’s office
Kenya’s Speaker Urges World Bank Backing for Auditors Kenya’s National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is pressing the World Bank to extend both technical and financial support to the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). The aim is to boost the capacity of Kenya’s supreme audit institution to scrutinize public bodies with greater rigor, transparency, and…
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Hotshot of the Week: Samia Suluhu Hassan — Commanding Circumstance and Her Moment in Tanzania
Her Arrival: A Presidency Born of Circumstance When Samia Suluhu Hassan took the helm of the United Republic of Tanzania in March 2021, she stepped into a role defined by sudden change and grave responsibility. The death of her predecessor, John Pombe Magufuli, thrust the nation into a moment of uncertainty. Yet Suluhu Hassan did…
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Hotshot of the Week: Samia Suluhu Hassan—Steady Leadership in Turbulent Times
Introduction: A Historic Presidency in Challenging Times When Samia Suluhu Hassan stepped into the presidency of the United Republic of Tanzania in March 2021, the nation wrestled with a period of sorrow and uncertainty. The sudden passing of her predecessor, John Pombe Magufuli, thrust Suluhu into a role she had long prepared for, yet never…
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Obasa Appointed as Chairman in Agege after Azeez Resigns, 10th Assembly Moves Forward
Agege Legislative Council Announces Leadership Change The 10th Assembly of the Agege Legislative Council, led by Hon. Adeshina Haruna, met on Tuesday to formalize a pivotal shift in the council’s leadership. After accepting the resignation of Hon. Tunde Azeez Disco from the role of Chairman of Agege Local Government, the body moved to confirm a…
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Anambra Governor Election: 16 Candidates Debating Our Future as Polls Open
Overview: A New Democratic Chapter for Anambra As Anambra State voters head to 5,718 polling units across 21 local government areas, the gubernatorial race has landed at a critical juncture. A field of 16 candidates is presenting competing visions for the state’s economy, security, education, and infrastructure, with residents hoping for tangible progress after years…
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Scientists Warn Against Diming the Sun to Cool the Planet
Beyond the Horizon: Why Dim the Sun Is Not a Simple Fix As global temperatures climb and climate impacts intensify, some researchers have flirted with the idea of dimming the Sun to cool the planet. The concept, often labeled as solar radiation management (SRM), envisions reflecting a portion of sunlight away from Earth to reduce…