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Kenyans Begin Fresh Nationwide Protest To End Bad Governance
Kenyans in their thousands have stormed major streets across multiple regions in the country to begin a fresh nationwide protest over bad governance in the East African country.
It was learnt that the nationwide demonstration which fully began on Tuesday was an effort to intensify demands for improved governance.
It all started as anti-finance bill demonstrations last month but now escalated into widespread anti-government protests.
Today’s rallying call from protest organisers is “Occupy Everywhere.”
Protest have started in Mombasa, Kisumu, Kisii, Migori, Kitengela, and Makueni, while Nairobi remains relatively calm, although reports and live footage indicate gathering crowds in various parts of the capital.
Ibom Focus reported last week that at least 30 people died in protests in Kenya, triggered by the government’s plan substantially to raise taxes, according to the Human Rights Watch on Saturday.
The demonstrations erupted across the country as citizens expressed their anger over the economic strain caused by the proposed tax increases.
In a statement on Saturday by the associate Africa director at the Human Rights Watch, Otsieno Namwaya, “Kenyan security forces shot directly into crowds of protesters on (Tuesday) June 25, 2024, including protesters who were fleeing.”
“Shooting directly into crowds without justification, including as protesters try to flee, is completely unacceptable under Kenyan and international law,” he said.
Ibom Focus had earlier reported that the protesters gathered yet again in Nairobi as Kenya’s security officials put up roadblocks and fire tear gas and rubber bullets at the demonstrators.
Kenyans are determined to continue the protests despite President William Ruto’s U-turn in signing the finance bill that has sparked outrage in the capital, Nairobi and other parts of Kenya.
The protesters gathered yet again in Nairobi as Kenya’s security officials put up roadblocks and fire tear gas and rubber bullets at the demonstrators.
Deadly protests were sparked weeks ago by the 2024 finance bill as the initially peaceful rallies gathered momentum across the country.
About two weeks ago, Kenya’s Parliament was partly set ablaze and at least 22 people were reported killed across the country.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The federal government has endorsed the establishment of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Abuja.
The decision was part of the government’s drive to ensure that every state in the country had at least one federal polytechnic.
The approval of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic was conveyed in a letter dated January 9, 2025, by the Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa.
It was addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
The FCT Minister’s office confirmed receipt of the letter on January 16, 2025.
In the correspondence, Dr. Alausa urged Wike to identify suitable locations in Gwarinpa for both temporary and permanent sites of the polytechnic.
A joint team from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education have been listed to inspect the proposed locations before finalizing the site selection.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic is expected to boost technological education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship development, aligning with the government’s commitment to enhancing technical skills and economic empowerment across Nigeria. [With GWG report]
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) reports that the fire incident at its Buguma Wellhead 008, operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Eighteen Operating Ltd (NEOL), was directly caused by the activities of pipeline vandals attempting to compromise the Christmas Tree and steal crude oil.
This unfortunate act of sabotage, which also resulted in severe damage to the well’s back pressure valve, reflects a disturbing pattern of repeated attacks on wellheads in the zone. Since March 2023, crude oil theft on this asset has been persistent, with criminals now resorting to extreme measures, including the use of dynamite to destroy installations and illegally access hydrocarbons.
NNPC Ltd remains committed to combating these fires and mitigating the financial losses associated with these criminal activities, which place a significant burden on the nation’s economy. The company is working closely with relevant security agencies to put an end to these acts of vandalism.
Additionally, NNPC Ltd reaffirms its commitment to supporting communities affected by these destructive activities and will continue to provide necessary relief efforts to mitigate the impact on those affected.
Olufemi O. Soneye
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd.
Abuja
20th January, 2025
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