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Saturday, September 2

I do not agree with Supreme Court ruling but I respect it – Uhuru

By Majanga Michael For Citizen Digital

President Uhuru Kenyatta now says that he disagrees with the Supreme Court decision to nullify the presidential elections, insisting that he won the August 8 polls owing to the majority of Jubilee Party members in both the National Assembly and Senate and also governors.

Speaking hours after the court nullified the presidential election on account that IEBC failed, neglected and refused to conduct the election in the manner dictated in the constitution, President Kenyatta said that he respects the ruling of the court and he is ready to return to Kenyans to seek votes with the same agenda he used in the first round of elections.“I don’t agree with the ruling of the Supreme Court but I equally respect it. I would like to urge my opponents to desist from divisive politics and let us sell our agenda to Kenyans and meet again at the polls,” said President Kenyatta.

Presidential Kenyatta, who was declared winner of the presidential polls which has been nullified, urged Kenyans to maintain peace even as we embark on fresh electioneering process.

“We are not at war with our brothers and sisters in the opposition because we are all Kenyans. Your neighbor remains your neighbor and s/he is the most important person to you,” added President Kenyatta.

From Citizen Kenya, Muturi re-elected National Assembly Speaker

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Justin Muturi has been re-elected National Assembly Speaker in the second round of voting after garnering 220 votes with his only challengers only managing one vote. In the first round of voting, Speaker Muturi failed to garner the two thirds vote needed for an outright win after receiving 217 votes.In his acceptance speech, Muturi promised to enact more compliant Bills to transform the country, insisting that the National Assembly will strive to work with the national government to ensure development in the country.He also congratulated Kitutu Chache North MP Jimmy Angwenyi and Taita Taveta MP Naomi Shaban for being some of the longest serving MPs. “I am deeply honoured by the confidence you’ve bestowed on me. I will protect the Constitution of Kenya and rule of law,” said Muturi.

Source : Citizen Digital

Nigeria's Buhari feels 'ready to go home' after treatment in UK

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Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has said he feels ready to return home after medical treatment in the UK, and is awaiting his doctor's permission.

Mr Buhari has recently faced questions at home over whether he is well enough to run the country.

Since the start of 2017 he has spent more time in the UK than in Nigeria.

His current period of sick leave is the second this year, after a stint from January to March. The nature of his illness has not been disclosed.

"I feel I could go home, but the doctors are in charge," Mr Buhari said in a statement. "I've now learnt to obey orders, rather than be obeyed."

He added that there had been a "tremendous improvement" in his health.

Some protesters in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, have demanded the president's resignation this week. Others called for more transparency about his condition.

When Mr Buhari first went to London for treatment in June 2016, his office said it was for a persistent ear infection.

His main opponents in Nigeria's 2015 election had claimed he had prostate cancer - which he denied.

Photos released by the presidency show the 74-year-old standing outdoors in sunglasses and smiling as he holds a "Get well soon" card.

Mr Buhari has appointed his deputy, Yemi Osinbajo, to carry out his duties in his absence.

The leader's medical challenges have sparked speculation in Nigeria about whether he will be fit to seek a second term in 2019.

The health of Nigeria's leaders has been a sensitive topic since 2010, when President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua died in office after months of treatment overseas.

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Raila mulls next move on disputed election

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By AFP for Citizen Digital

Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga was weighing his next move Monday to contest an election he claims was rigged after defying pressure at home and from abroad to take his complaints to the courts.

The 72-year-old insists he was the rightful winner of a “stolen” election last week and has urged his supporters to stay away from work Monday to mourn the deaths of those killed in angry protests against the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta.However, after nearly a week in limbo in which businesses remained shut and workers stayed home, Nairobi largely came back to life on Monday with many unable to afford any more time away from their livelihoods.

Fruit vendor Alex Kilonzo returned to his stand on a busy street corner, even though many nearby had not reopened. “If I had money I could strike,” he told AFP.

“Life has to move on,” said IT worker Kenneth Kiruja as he headed into the office for the first time since Tuesday’s election, adding the opposition should take their grievances to court.

Odinga, a veteran opposition leader in Kenya, lost his fourth shot at the presidency, according to official results, and has repeated claims he made in 2007 and 2013 that the vote was rigged against him..

His loss sparked angry protests on Friday night and Saturday in his strongholds in the west of the country and in Nairobi slums, leaving 16 people dead according to an AFP tally. This includes a nine-year-old girl hit by a stray bullet.

Police have denied that innocent protesters have been killed, saying those shot dead had been armed and attacked officers, many while carrying out criminal acts such as rape and looting.

Ethnic grievances

The dispute has plunged Kenya into its worst political crisis since Odinga lost a 2007 election that many observers agreed was riddled with irregularities.

That election exposed decades-old political and ethnic grievances over access to power and land that sparked two months of violence in which 1,100 were killed and 600,000 displaced.

Three of Kenya’s four presidents have been Kikuyu and the other Kalenjin, leaving Luos and other major ethnic groups feeling excluded from power and marginalised for over half a century.

While there have been efforts to dilute the winner-takes-all nature of Kenyan politics, notably by devolving power to the counties, critics argue the underlying fault lines have merely been papered over.

As a grim reminder of this, members of Odinga’s Luo ethnic group and those from Kenyatta’s Kikuyu group clashed violently in Nairobi’s Mathare slum late Sunday with sticks, rocks, bows and arrows.

Mobs set on a Luo man, and then later in revenge a Kikuyu man, leaving them bloodied and motionless, as captured by two AFP photographers.

Nairobi police chief Japheth Koome denied the incident.

“We don’t have attacks in Mathare,” he told journalists.
‘No turning back’

Despite this isolated incident, protests in Odinga’s strongholds appeared to largely have fizzled out, as his supporters await his next move.

“We are not done yet. We will not give up. Wait for the next course of action which I will announce the day after tomorrow (Tuesday),” Odinga told a crowd of thousands in Nairobi’s Kibera slum on Sunday.

Later on Twitter he wrote: “There is no turning back”.

The United Nations, Britain, France and the European Union have beseeched Odinga to use legal means to address his concerns. Kofi Annan, who mediated the 2007/08 crisis, has warned Kenya’s political leaders to “be careful with their rhetoric and actions.”

Odinga and his National Super Alliance (NASA) claim the results from Tuesday’s election which came in via an electronic tallying system were hacked and manipulated.

Documents he has provided as evidence so far have been dismissed by the electoral commission, and it is unclear what Odinga will do next.

He lost a court dispute in 2013 when he alleged an election was rigged, and this time NASA has said court is not an option.

Odinga has until Friday to lodge a court complaint.

DP Ruto, Raila and Kalonzo arrive at Bomas of Kenya

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The National Super Alliance (NASA) presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, has arrived at the National Tallying Centre at the Bomas of Kenya ahead of the announcement of the winner in Tuesday’s presidential election.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman, Wafula Chebukati, said the polls body will announce the winner in the race for President on Friday, August 11.

Raila was accompanied to the Bomas of Kenya by NASA’s chief agent Musalia Mudavadi and alternate chief agent, James Orengo.

A few minutes later, Raila’s running mate, Kalonzo Musyoka, made his way to the Bomas of Kenya.

Shortly after Kalonzo’s arrival, Deputy President William Ruto, made his way to the National Tallying Centre ahead of the big announcement.

With 99.12 per cent of results from polling centers tallied – as at 1:00 pm –, Uhuru had garnered 8,175,227 votes (54.25 per cent) compared to Odinga’s 6,762,820 (44.86 per cent).

On Thursday (August 10), Odinga made an allegation against the IEBC, saying the ICT system of the Commission was hacked to skew figures in favour of President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The IEBC, through its Chair, Wafula Chebukati, and CEO, Ezra Chiloba, however denied Odinga’s claims, saying there were attempts to hack into the IEBC’s ICT system, but the unknown hackers’ efforts were unsuccessful.

Meanwhile, international observers, led by former United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, gave the IEBC a clean bill of health, saying that the electoral referee was fair in its conduction of the entire process.

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s security team, his official seat, and his protocol officers arrived at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi shortly after 10:00 am in anticipation of the announcement of the winner in the August 8 presidential race.

Pictures from the Bomas of Kenya show a myriad activities taking place, with sources saying President Kenyatta’s security team arrived at the Bomas of Kenya as early as Thursday evening.

Sources further say the Head of State was at his Gatundu home in Kiambu County Friday morning, when the arrangements were ongoing.

Deputy President William Ruto is also expected to make his way to the Bomas of Kenya Friday afternoon.

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Ambassador Amina Mohamed, and her Defense counterpart, Raychelle Omamo, had arrived at the Bomas of Kenya as at 10 am Friday.

Energy Cabinet Secretary, Charles Keter, his Tourism counterpart, Najib Balala, Water CS Eugene Wamalwa, among others made their way to the Bomas of Kenya at 11:15 am Friday.

Other state dignitaries present at the Bomas of Kenya include: Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary, Ambassador Monica Juma and Government spokesperson, Eric Kiraithe.

Garissa town MP-elect, Aden Duale, who was the Majority Leader in the 11th National Assembly, also made his way to the Bomas of Kenya 11 am Friday.

United States Ambassador to Kenya, Robert Godec, also made his way to the Bomas of Kenya, where he addressed the media at 11:20 am, urging Kenyans to maintain peace regardless the outcome of the election.

“Democracy is never easy and is always a work in progress,” said Mr Godec.

British High Commissioner to Kenya Nic Hailey was also present.

The preparations went on with data on IEBC website showing President Kenyatta was ahead of NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga with over 1.4 million votes. Source : Citizen Digital

From Rwanda : Uhuru leading in Kenyan polls, Raila blames "system failure"

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By Collins Mwai , The NewTimes.

Incumbent president Uhuru Kenyatta took an early lead in the Kenyan elections held Tuesday.

Kenyatta contested against 7 other candidates with opposition candidate Raila Amollo Odinga, the flag bearer of the National Super Alliance (NASA) as the closest challenger.

With over 70 per cent of the votes tallied, Kenyatta leading with 54 per cent against Odinga’s 44 per cent.

In a news conference held after midnight in Nairobi, Odinga rejected the partial result, blaming his loss to a “system failure.”

The system has failed,” Odinga told reporters. “This is basically the computer that is voting.”

About 19.6 million Kenyans flocked the over 40,000 polling stations across the nation to cast their ballot in an election that besides the president, involves five other leaders.

The other leaders are county governors, senators, members of parliament, women representatives and members of county assemblies.

Polling stations opened at around 06:00 a.m. Kenyan time and closed at 5:00 p.m. Voting was however extended in areas where the exercise kicked off late.

Kenyans over 18 years old were eligible to vote, but one had to be a registered voter to be allowed to cast a ballot.

Kenyans living in Rwanda also cast their vote from the High Commission located in Kacyiru.

To avoid a runoff, the winner will have to get 50 per cent plus one vote.

Kenya Presidential Election Results

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Provisional Presidential election results for the hotly contested Tuesday, August 8, 2017 poll as released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC):

8:45 pm

Reporting Polling Stations: 39,575 out of 40883

Turnout: 77.13%

Registered voters: 19,611,423

Valid Votes: 14,732,430

Disputed Votes: 5,139

Rejected Votes: 393,865

Uhuru Kenyatta – 8,000,436 votes 54.30%

Raila Odinga – 6,601,770 votes 44.81%

Joseph William Nthiga Nyagah – 36,841 votes 0.25%

John Ekuru Longoggy Aukot – 26,588 votes 0.18%

Mohamed Abduba Dida – 35,798 votes 0.24%

Japheth Kavinga Kaluyu – 11,363 votes 0.08%

Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo – 10,988 votes 0.07%

Michael Wainaina Mwaura – 8,646 votes 0.06%

Source : Citizen Digital

Raila dismisses presidential election results as ‘pure fraud’

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NASA Presidential Candidate Raila Odinga casts his ballot at Olympic Primary School in Kibra, Nairobi County on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. PHOTO/ Courtesy

By Wangui Ngechu For Citizen Digital

The Opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) has dismissed Tuesday’s election results released by the electoral commission.

Addressing the press in Nairobi, the NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of announcing what he described as “fraud.”

Odinga, who was accompanied by his running mate Kalonzo Musyoka and other NASA leaders, claimed the results being released by the IEBC have been doctored to give the incumbent, President Uhuru Kenyatta of Jubilee, a lead.

According to Odinga, hackers had manipulated the IEBC servers to give President Kenyatta a constant 11 per cent lead over the opposition candidate. Kenyatta was ahead with 7,738,771 (54.41%) votes against his (Odinga’s) 6,360,436 (44.72%) as at 11:25 am, a figure that is less than the 11 per cent claimed by the Opposition.

Odinga, who was also accompanied by Musalia Mudavadi, James Orengo and Johnstone Muthama, further claimed that the alleged fraud extended to results for all other election positions and demanded the cancellation of the entire poll.

Odinga, who further alleged the database for results in several counties had been manipulated, claimed the hacking was facilitated using credentials stolen from the late IEBC IT manager Chris Msando.

The Opposition chief also gave timelines when the alleged hacking of IEBC servers reportedly took place.

On his part, Musyoka called on Kenyans to keep calm as NASA reviews the results.

Kenya 2017 Elections : CS Matiang’i warns social media users, assures Kenyans of security

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Acting Interior CS Fred Matiang'i adressing the press on Aust 7 at Harambee House Nairobi,he assured Kenyans that the country is secure ahead of poll.

By Citizen Digital, Kenya.

Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Fred Matiang’i, has assured Kenyans that the country will remain safe and secure after the country went into polls on Tuesday, August 8.

“You have no reason to worry because our security systems are intact to ensure that every Kenyan is safe and secure during and after the finality of the August 8 General Election,” said Dr. Matiang’i.

Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, August 9, Dr. Matiang’i lauded all Kenyans for being calm during the elections, calling upon everybody to maintain peace even after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is expected to make final announcement on the presidential election results.

“Our country is secure and safe. Kenyans continued with their duties during these polls and that is commendable. We will continue to work hard lawfully and constitutionally to protect Kenyans and their properties. Do your activity without being bothered by anything,” said the CS.

Dr. Matiang’i called on Kenyans to be cautious when using social media platforms especially this period as it could create dissatisfaction among Kenyans saying those found misusing the platforms will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

“I ask every Kenyan to reject any incitement to cause chaos or participate in any unlawful criminal activity. Remember to report any suspicious activity to the police. Let us prove to the whole world that we are the beacon of peace, we are known to be,” added Dr. Matiang’i.

Uhuru, Raila cast their votes in hotly contested election

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President Uhuru Kenyatta has yet again called on Kenyans to maintain peace during this voting exercise.

Speaking after casting his ballot at Mutomo Primary School in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, President Kenyatta reiterated his willingness to concede defeat if he loses in today’s polls.President Kenyatta further challenged his main opponent, NASA presidential flag bearer, Raila Odinga, and other candidates to undertake the same.

Meanwhile, Deputy President William Ruto also cast his ballot at Kosachei Primary School in Sugoi, Uasin Gishu County.

DP Ruto, who was accompanied by wife, Rachel Ruto, lauded this year’s campaigns and polls terming them as more policy based.

Elsewhere, opposition National Super Alliance Presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, cast his vote at the Old Kibera Primary School in Kibra Constituency in Nairobi.

NASA presidential running mate, Kalonzo Musyoka, cast his vote at Tseikuru Primary School in Mwingi, Kitui County.

NASA co-principal Musalia Mudavadi cast his vote Mululu Primary School in Vihiga while his fellow co-principal Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto also voted at Chebaraa Polling Station in Chepalungu Constituency. Source : Citizen Digital Kenya

Polls met international standards, observers say

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Bishop Mary Nkosi, the head of the COMESA elections observer mission, speaks to the media in Kigali, yesterday. Incumbent President Paul Kagame won Friday's vote by 98.63 per cent according to preliminary results. / Timothy Kisambira

By: Collins Mwai

The just-concluded presidential elections met international standards, according to different observation missions.

Among the missions that commended the manner in which the August 4 election was organised and carried out include the African Union, East African Community, Common Market of Eastern and Southern Africa and International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).

The missions had deployed observers across the country and held meetings with stakeholders including some candidates, National Electoral Commission, Police, civil society organisations, among others.

The observer missions disagreed with and faulted the American government’s claims that the polls had been marked by irregularities.

A visually impaired woman casts her vote in Masaka, Kicukiro District on Friday. / Timothy Kisambira

A statement issued by the American government’s public diplomacy and public affairs bureau had alleged that there were some irregularities in the exercise.

The African missions, however told The New Times, they found the elections free and fair.

Some observers said that, while on the ground, they found very little deployment by the US.

Dora Byamukama, the deputy head of mission for the EAC observer group, said that they only met the American observers in Gicumbi District. / Timothy Kisambira

Dora Byamukama, the deputy head of mission for the EAC observer group, said they only met American observers in Gicumbi District.

Former Malian president Dioncounda Traore, who was heading the AU observer mission, which had deployed all across the 30, districts said that they did not notice any irregularities during the exercise. He said that they also met multiple stakeholders all of whom cited satisfaction with the exercise.

Former Malian president Dioncounda Traore commended the innovativeness which he said had reduced the budget. / Timothy Kisambira

The missions said the elections were peaceful, orderly and had a high citizen participation.

With elections often being a costly exercise in most African countries, the African Union mission commended the use of volunteers as polling staff and local production of election materials which they said had seen a significant reduction in the cost of the elections.

Former Malian president Traore commended the innovation which he said had cut on the budget.

The presidential elections cost about Rwf 6.2 billion, down from about Rwf7bn incurred in the 2010 elections.

Traore also noted the high participation of women in the electoral process, both as voters and as electoral staff. Women voters were about 54 per cent of the electorate, and over 46 per cent of electoral staff.

A local journalist asks a question during the press conference. / Timothy Kisambira

The former Malian president lauded the independent candidate Phillippe Mpayimana and Democratic Green Party’s Frank Habineza for graciously conceding defeat.

The missions also commended the pace and speed in vote tally and relay of results by the National Electoral Commission.

The EAC head of observer mission, Moody Awori, cited professionalism of local media during election coverage.

“The media in Rwanda exercised a free rein in covering the campaigns for the 2017 presidential election. Campaign rallies were given wide coverage by the local media. It was noted that the media, including the public broadcaster, Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (Radio and Television), gave equal airtime to the three presidential candidates to market themselves to the electorate,” he said.

EAC head of observers mission Moody Awori noted that the professionalism of local media saw them give all candidates equal airtime. / Timothy Kisambira

Awori a former Kenyan vice president, said the campaign period was as per provided for by the legal framework.

“There was no illegal use of state resources, defamatory statements or attempts to corrupt voters during the electoral campaign period,” he said.

Bishop Mary Nkosi, who headed the COMESA election observer team, said that there was high citizen involvement in the preparation of polling stations and turnout, which she said reflects the openness of the process.

Going forward, the teams made recommendations to the National Electoral Commission and parliament to be considered in the planning of future elections.

A foreign journalist asks a question during the press conference in Kigali. / Timothy Kisambira

Among the recommendations was for parliament to consider initiating legistlation to provide for public funding for campaigns for all the candidates.

AU recommended that NEC considered serialising and validating their ballot papers to prevent any use of counterfeit papers.

Candidates were also asked to consider deploying agents at all polling stations to monitor and observe voting and tallying. Only RPF-Inkotanyi had deployed observers across the country.

Habineza said on polling day he deployed 500, agents while Mpayimana said he had 100.

The National Electoral Commission is set to officially declare incumbent president, Paul Kagame as the official winner later today or tomorrow.

The commission is allowed by law up to seven days after the election to officially declare the winner. The elections had a 96.4 per cent turnout, with Kagame winning by 98.63 per cent.

Source :newtimes.co.rw

President-elect Kagame deserved it

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By FRED K. NKUSI , Rwanda.

Following presidential election held August 3 and 4, the president-elect Paul Kagame swept to a landslide victory, securing a seven-year term.

On Saturday, the National Electoral Commission released the preliminary results after tallying all the votes cast, in which Kagame garnered 98.6 per cent of the vote.

His competitors, independent Philippe Mpayimana, garnered only 0.73 per cent and Frank Habineza, of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, 0.47 per cent.

President-elect Kagame deserved it, without any doubt, and the landslide victory hasn’t come as a surprise to many; it was highly expected due to two important reasons.

First, Rwanda’s tremendous achievements – that make Rwanda what it is now – are largely thanks to his selfless determination to turn things around.

Given the country’s horrific episode of 1994 that culminated into the Genocide against the Tutsi, the country needed a leader of such calibre.

Indeed, the country needed a tough leader to champion the tough choices that were needed to put us back on our feet, starting with reconciliation, given the fragmented society we had at the time, as well as bringing perpetrators of Genocide and other international crimes to book.

Additionally, no one doubts about his [Kagame] visionary leadership. A leader who is ever committed to transforming the lives of citizens. This election outcome vividly reflects who Rwandans thought is the right person for the job.

The will of the populace has been constitutionally manifested. I want to believe that, whether from outside or inside the country, whoever is concerned with election results will have to respect the choice of Rwandans.

Citizens had good time to judge the presidential contenders against their campaign manifestos.

Personally, I had a feeling that presidential contenders were judged against the need to implement key national programmes, such as Economic Development and Poverty Strategy (EDPRS II), which depict collective national interests and aspirations of Rwandans.

These include: ‘rapid economic growth to middle income status; increased poverty reduction; more off-farm jobs; more urbanization; reduced external dependency; and Private sector as engine of growth’.

It doesn’t, however, imply this is the exhaustive checklist, but provides fundamentals anyone could wish for in turning things around.

Looking carefully, for example, the campaign pledges of RPF-Inkotanyi perfectly tallies with the national agenda for economic development, social welfare, and good governance as well as justice with an aim of transforming Rwanda into a knowledge based economy.

To sum up, President-elect Kagame’s campaign pledges include promotion of well-being of Rwandans, quality education, promotion of women’s and children rights and strengthening of social protection programmes for vulnerable Rwandans, and strengthening unity of Rwandans, urbanisation, increasing agricultural production among other areas of focus.

And, these are the pillars of quality life.

This is equally well captured in Kagame’s words; I quote, “Even seeing where we have come from and where we are and the progress that has been made in between, I know we can make more progress and we can strengthen”. “Beyond 2020 we should have gained middle-income status and continue to move higher in terms of prosperity.”

Today, using technology to build knowledge economies is the axis of transforming lives of people. Rwandans would wish to see the president-elect harnessing digital transformation, among others.

No doubt digital transformation is the fulcrum of innovation, inclusiveness, and sustainable growth, which can contribute to poverty reduction. It is recognised that ICT plays a crucial role in modernising and increasing efficiency and effectiveness in terms of service delivery in both public and private sectors.

Equally, it promotes better access to financial resources and services and a more entrepreneurial friendly environment.

Though ICT isn’t a panacea, it is one of the key drivers to modernise the general welfare and way of life. Importantly, it fosters favourable conditions for the development of the digital economy and recognise the need to ensure effective investment and innovation.

It is important, however, to empathise that harnessing ICT isn’t a new thing but to keep up its enhancement. This commitment will, of course, enable citizens to enjoy the benefits of ICT. Currently, the country’s pace in terms of enhancing the use of technology is considerably promising.

The second most demanding task is to increase employment opportunities that can absorb the large cohort of youth that is graduating to enter the labour market. The high unemployment must be addressed as the youth continue to grow more and more.

A well-functioning labour market contributes to inclusive and cohesive society and resilient economy. As earlier noted, digitalization offers, among others, the opportunity for creating new and better jobs, while at the same time raising challenges regarding skills, social protection and job quality. Therefore, it is imperative to educate and train the youth with employable skills to broaden their future work skills.

In a similar way, enhanced equal access to labour market, quality employment and financial services for women and men as fundamental for achieving gender equality and full realisation of their rights as well as a prerequisite for socio-economic development.

In Kagame’s speech following release of partial election results, he said “this is another seven years to take care of issues that affect Rwandans and ensure that we become real Rwandans who are [economically] developing”.

Northern Shots Media

Saturday, September 2

I do not agree with Supreme Court ruling but I respect it – Uhuru

Friday, September 1

From Citizen Kenya, Muturi re-elected National Assembly Speaker

Monday, August 14

Nigeria's Buhari feels 'ready to go home' after treatment in UK

Raila mulls next move on disputed election

Friday, August 11

DP Ruto, Raila and Kalonzo arrive at Bomas of Kenya

Wednesday, August 9

From Rwanda : Uhuru leading in Kenyan polls, Raila blames "system failure"

Kenya Presidential Election Results

Raila dismisses presidential election results as ‘pure fraud’

Kenya 2017 Elections : CS Matiang’i warns social media users, assures Kenyans of security

Tuesday, August 8

Uhuru, Raila cast their votes in hotly contested election

Monday, August 7

Polls met international standards, observers say

President-elect Kagame deserved it

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