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A section of leaders has demanded investigations into the death of Christopher Gachari, run over by a convoy of vehicles heading to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s meeting at Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri last Saturday.
Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua, accompanied by his Nominated counterpart David Ole Sankok and Senator Issac Mwaura, issued an ultimatum to the National Police Service to make an arrest within 14 days. Gachari was one of us and his life mattered and if you do not make any arrests in 14 days we shall hold demonstrations demanding action from the police, Ole Sankok stated.
The casket bearing the body of Christopher Nderitu, a disabled man who died in a road accident involving VIP vehicles along the Karundas - Chaka Road. [Lydia Nyawira, Standard]
African Continental Free Trade Area A Lifeline For African Economies – Uhuru
President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will assist the continent to overcome some of its pressing economic challenges.
Once again, the President reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to AfCFTA and rallied other African states to work closely with the agency’s Secretariat to ensure that continental trade arrangement succeeds.
The Head of State spoke Wednesday at Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County at a meeting with AfCFTA’s Secretary-General Wamkele Mene who paid him a courtesy call.
Beyond its economic importance, President Kenyatta pointed out that AfCFTA has the potential to accelerate continental integration efforts by promoting people-to-people interactions through trade.
Uhuru Kenyatta Tells Kenyan Youth, “Take Charge Of Your Future”
President Uhuru Kenyatta urged the youth to take charge of their future as he rallied them to support the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).
Saying the country’s young people have the potential to propel the country to the next level of progress, the President cautioned them against falling prey to politicians dishing out handouts and spreading falsehoods against BBI.
“Come on, be awake and take control of your future because if you don’t, the people who will suffer the most is you and you will not have anyone to blame but yourself.
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February 3rd 2021 at 14:13:04 GMT +0300
President Uhuru Kenyatta at Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri at a meeting with AfCFTA s Secretary General Wamkele Mene who paid him a courtesy call. February 3, 2021. [PSCU]
President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will assist the continent overcome some of its pressing economic challenges.
The President reaffirmed Kenya s commitment to AfCFTA and rallied other African states to work closely with the agency s Secretariat to ensure that continental trade arrangement succeeds.
The Head of State spoke Wednesday at Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County at a meeting with AfCFTA s Secretary General Wamkele Mene who paid him a courtesy call.