You may also like

Africa: ILO Welcomes First Global Agreement On Professional Footballers' Rights
[UN News] The UN's labour agency welcomed on Monday, the first ever global agreement on working conditions and rights of professional football players in both the men's and women's game.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
The rich also cry: Why super-rich are no longer buying luxury cars
Kenya’s super-rich - long seen as inflation-proof - now appear to be conscious of the prevailing hard times and are no longer buying their favourite luxury cars.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
To change or not: Ruto's big tax headache
Tough stance displayed by President has raised questions on the essence of public participation. However, National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro, have hinted at changes.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
IWD 2023: How can the digital gender divide be reduced? {Business Africa} | Africanews
The United Nations whose theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality” is calling for action to reduce the digital gender divide.
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
St. Louisan makes Rwanda home
… US that systematically stymie Black Americans. Though her heart … Adinkra Group to encourage Black Americans to settle in Ghana … Africa could inspire other Black Americans to take the chance … challenge, but being an African American, always being bicultural and …
Read more
Source: News Web site
Power Rising: Building an Agenda for Black Women Announces Speakers for 2022 Summit: Joy! Reclaimed. Renewed. Rising! - New York Carib News
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams to address luncheon program on Saturday September 24, 2022 ATLANTA, GA -Power Rising, a national summit for Black women announced program information and list of speakers for its 2022 summit which returns this year in-person to Atlanta, GA.  Power
Read more
Source: The New York Carib News
Kenya 'between a rock and hard place' amid economic headwinds
The Ruto administration, which took over last September, has been under pressure to bring down the cost of living and grow jobs.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Black Capitalism, Underground Economies, and the Great Depression | AAIHS
Migratory laborers outside of a "juke joint" during a slack season, Belle Glade, Florida, February 1941 (NYPL) Throughout much of the twentieth ce ...
Read more
Source: African American Intellectual History Society
A $5,000 teacher pay increase proposed. But Will It Be Enough? - The Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE) has approved a budget request to increase state-funded teachers’ pay for the first time since 2019. The post A $5,000 teacher pay increase proposed. But Will It Be Enough? appeared first on The Oklahoma Eagle.
Read more
Source: The Oklahoma Eagle
Couple Says Real Estate Agent Denied Them Condos Because They Are Black | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images A Texas couple has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against a real estate firm and an agent after they were allegedly turned away from buying condos because they were Black, KHOU 11 reports. Real estate brokers Misty and James Ra-Amari said they were looking to invest in
Read more
Source: Michigan Chronicle - Powered by Real Times Media
The retention problem: Women are going into tech but are also being driven out | New Pittsburgh Courier
A sense of community and mutual support help women respond to toxic tech culture. Maskot/DigitalVision via Getty Images by Vandana Singh, University of Tennessee By 2029, there will be 3.6 million computing jobs in the U.S., but there will only be enough college graduates with computing degrees to
Read more
Source: New Pittsburgh Courier - Powered by Real Times Media
Amanda Gorman talks UN poem, fame, future presidency - DefenderNetwork.com
When Amanda Gorman was invited to read a newly developed poem at theU.N. General Assembly, the young sensation took a deep look at how several societal issues — such as […]
Read more
Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source
Youth led organisations trained on gender integration
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) led by young women have been trained on gender integration, specifically on how they can integrate gender transformative approaches in their programs. A youth organisation called Her Liberty which is also led by young women invited fellow women led youth
Read more
Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Dead Kenyans leave behind Sh29b shares in listed firms
Safaricom, KCB, EABL and Co-op Bank account for 75 per cent of the value of unclaimed shares. The UFAA is mandated to invest the money in the Fund in Treasury Bills.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Ndung'u defends tax pain, seeks your help to lift up the hustlers
Treasury CS Njuguna Ndungu, while presenting the Budget Statement to Parliament yesterday, defended the road map that also includes a mix of new controversial proposed taxes on various sectors.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
KRA to set up new Nairobi CBD office to nab tax cheats
The move would give KRA, headquartered at the Times Tower building along Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi closer proximity to businesses located at the heart of the CBD.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Tough times ahead as MPs retain 16pc VAT on fuel, up export levy
The three per cent housing levy has been reduced to 1.5 per cent of the basic salary. The Bill will be tabled in the House today before it goes through the second reading.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
FAITHFUL UTTERANCES: Practice What You Preach: Check Your Bias - Texas Metro News
Educating yourself isn’t reading one book. It’s a commitment to long term listening and learning. It’s also ensuring that you are proximate to those who are different. You can’t listen and learn in
Read more
Source: Delivering News You Can Use
Tax hike fears as State runs out of wiggle room for more borrowing
CBK is engaging IMF and hopes to secure a new loan under the Funds Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) to help countries ensure sustainable growth.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Shakira Facing Trial In Spain For Alleged Tax Fraud
Pop superstar Shakira will go to trial on allegations of tax fraud in Spain. A judge in a town outside of Barcelona, where the singer has lived extensively for years, approved the motion by prosecutors to proceed on Tuesday. The singer is accused of not paying 14 million euros in taxes over a two
Read more
Source: The Urban Daily
Blow for Kenya oil dream as Indian firms ditch Sh411b deal
The deal was estimated last year to be worth between $2 billion (Sh274 billion) and $3 billion (Sh411 billion).
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
P&ID $9.6bn Judgement: Court orders arrest of British national
The trial judge ordered the arrest of the British national, James Nolan, who faces multiple charges regarding the controversial P&ID $9.6 billion judgement following his absence from Wednesday’s proceedings. The post P&ID $9.6bn Judgement: Court orders arrest of British national appeared fi
Read more
Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations
Women's Coalition Joins National Campaign Against Domestic Violence
This October, the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix is joining the National Network to End Domestic Violence and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence in their national combined campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and GiveForDV.
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Hike in fuel prices to persist in coming months, Chirchir warns
Fuel prices are likely to continue to rise in the coming months, with officials in the Energy sector offering few answers on when Kenyans can expect a respite.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Crucian Author Sheds Light on Race, Gender and Financialization in the USVI
Crucian author and cultural anthropologist Tami Navarro published “Virgin Capital,” which reveals her research on the workings of the Economic Development Commission programs on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Black Americans' Views on Women's Rights, Transgender Issues, Gender Equality | Pew Research Center
… gender identity. This analysis of Black Americans’ views on gender equality, … with other inequalities.  Although most Black Americans view the fight against racism … alongside each other, demonstrating that Black Americans’ views on gender identity issues …
Read more
Source: Pew Research Center | Nonpartisan, non-advocacy public opinion polling and demographic research
It's baptism by fire for new CBK boss as shilling in another low
The local currency exchanged at an average of 139.1124 against the dollar, compounding the cost of living crisis. Dr Thugge is now awaiting formal appointment after approval by Parliament.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
World Bank wary of Kenya's Sh277 billion Eurobond repayment burden
The World Bank’s concerns on Kenya’s refinancing risks echo mounting concerns that the unrelenting volatility in the global credit market and a slowdown in economic growth.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
From Big Four to Beta: Ruto's economic recovery plan for Kenya
Ruto's agenda has five pillars to drive growth and improve social welfare, with Treasury allocating Sh278.7 billion for programmes under Beta in the 2023/2024 budget.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Chakwera honoured as gender equality champion Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi
President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has been honored as a champion of gender equality. Chakwera received an award from the Human Kind Institute during the Fashion for Development Gala, a side event on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Monday evening. 'I am
Read more
Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
More from https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Naivasha residents want footbridges along Nairobi-Nakuru highway to curb road accidents
Miners get Sh800 million from UNDP for modern equipment
Man’s stalled vehicle stolen in Murang'a after stepping out for 30 minutes
Laikipia: Few learners report to school as relative calm restored
Rebirth of 'Kieleweke' and 'Tanga Tanga factions in Ruto government
Fierce Ruto defenders now pushing anti-Gachagua crusade
Kenya designated major non-NATO ally by the US: What it means
Ruto secures Sh470b for Nairobi-Mombasa expressway in US visit
Mombasa County bans use and sale of muguka
Ruto secures Sh470b for Nairobi-Mombasa expressway in US visit
Letter to Bill 'Ruro', our Prezzo-at-large who is somewhere in the States - The Standard
Raila roots for enhanced integration in Africa
Ruto's high-flying diplomacy masks realities of splurging, Haiti dilemma
Former US envoy and Kenyans in Sh471 billion Nairobi-Mombasa expressway deal
Uhuru accuses Ruto's administration of discrimination in office row
Ruto: An energetic and astute politician who impressed Atlanta dons during US tour
Gachagua hits out at Rift leaders dividing Central
Sudi hits back at DP over claims of political interference in Mt Kenya
Kenya Kwanza unapolegetically abandons BETA, moves on quietly
Win for judges as court quashes SRC's move to scrap car allowance
A knock on the door saved my life: Woman narrates her fears after HIV diagnosis
Win for county governments as revenue grows to Sh400bn
UASU demands resolution to University of Nairobi leadership dispute
Widen tax base for added revenue, accountants tell state
Protect DP Gachagua, Western clerics tell Ruto
From frying pan: Hustlers ran from Uhuru only to be served bitter pill
NHC to construct 110,000 affordable houses, says Lands CS
Ngugi wa Thiong'o: Ruto is selling the country cheap
Ruto masterstroke as Gachagua, Mudavadi lose Sh1.8 billion vote
Ruto leads Kenyans in National Prayer Breakfast
UDA wrangles are distractions from Finance Bill, claims Wanjigi
Hustler Jet: Ruto's conflicting claims about US trip funding
Ruto begins tour of Western as leaders cite bias in funds sharing
Miraa, muguka battle moves to Parliament as MP proposes ban
Ahmednasir, Sonko casualties of Supreme Court verdict on EACJ's role
Questions on Abu Dhabi interest in Ruto state visit amid jet furore
Ian Njoroge, teenager who attacked police officer, claims he was tortured
Muguka ban exposes Cabinet rift as Duale, Jumwa back move
Ian Njoroge, teenager who attacked police officer, claims he was tortured
Why Turkana oil billions are stuck underground
Ian Njoroge faces multiple charges including assault and traffic offences
Senators mull locking out IEBC vice chair from running poll body
Shakahola death toll rises to 436 after seven more bodies retrieved
Assault on a policeman sparks debate on conduct, safety
UDA fights expose Ruto knack for combat politics
Rigathi Gachagua in yet another tiff over military chopper
The flying president: Ruto leaves tonight for S. Korea-Africa summit
Kamabeka dance lights up event as Gachagua becomes 'man of few words'
DPP wants Ian Njoroge, teen who assaulted officer, denied bail
World Bank faults Ruto tax plans, says tax targets unrealistic, unpredictable

Sports Facts

The Green Book Pt I

Arts Facts

Sports Facts

African American Facts

Politics Facts