2021-02-28 09:56:08 GMT2021-02-28 17:56:08(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
NAIROBI, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has vowed to spearhead regional unity and prosperity for the East African Community (EAC) as he took over the chairmanship of the bloc.
Kenyatta who addressed the 21st Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State held virtually on Saturday said he will focus on strengthening partnerships to enhance intra-EAC connectivity and ensuring sustainable implementation of projects and programs in productive sectors. I promise to do all I can to take our region to greater heights, he said in a statement issued after the meeting on Saturday evening. He assured that he will spare no effort towards the realization of the shared aspirations that gave rebirth to the community 20 years ago.
Kenyan Judge Freezes South Sudan s Ksh27B Bank Account
18 February 2021 - 7:58 am
South Sudan s President Salva Kiir (L) and Kenya s President Uhuru Kenyatta (R) leave after their joint press conference at State House in Nairobi on July 1, 2019
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The government of South Sudan will not access its accounts in two local banks after a high court judge extended freeze orders.
According to court documents, Justice Beatrice Thuranira Jaden ruled that the accounts would remain inaccessible until February 25.
Yusung Construction Limited had sued South Sudan for non-payment of Ksh 5.3 billion after the two parties signed a deal for the construction of the Dr. John Garang Memorial Military Academy and warehouses.