Tag: Public governance
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Governor Reserve Power for Re-Enacted Bills: Supreme Court Ruling
Overview of the Supreme Court’s Presidential Reference ruling The Supreme Court has clarified a key constitutional issue in a Presidential Reference by interpreting the governor’s role when a bill is re-enacted by the legislature after being returned in the first instance. The court held that the governor retains the option to reserve such a re-enacted…
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Sabah Election Showdown: Incumbent GRS and Opponents Trade Blame Over Performance in Power
Election Buildup in Sabah: Power, Promises, and Polemics The Sabah state election has intensified as the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition and the opposition trade sharper rhetoric over governance since taking power. Street-level campaigning, policy pledges, and personal invectives have underscored a public debate about what the incumbent administration has delivered and what opponents…
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Ruto Prepares for Kenya’s State of the Nation Address in Parliament
Overview: A Key Address in Kenya’s Political Calendar Kenya’s President William Ruto is set to deliver the annual State of the Nation Address in Parliament, a cornerstone event in the country’s political and policy calendar. The address, slated for Thursday, aims to lay out government priorities, report on national progress, and chart a course for…
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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…