Ethiopia got a new president

Ethiopia has a new president. Diplomat Taye Atske Selassie was elected president. Taye took over from the country's first female president, where executive power rests with the prime minister, Zewde, the first female president, who made history by becoming Ethiopia's first female president in 2018. Taye Atske Selassie was sworn in on October 7, 2024. Taye has some experience as a diplomat, having served as Ethiopia's permanent ambassador to the United Nations in New York. There have been reports of a dispute between him and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

A new Mpox-Case in Kenya

A new Mpox case has been confirmed in Kenya. There are currently 9 confirmed cases. Out of 227 samples tested, 211 were negative, with 7 samples still being tested.  Kenya confirmed its first Mpox case on July 24, 2024. The nine confirmed cases are spread across eight counties. Nakuru has two, Taita Taveta (1), Busia (1), Nairobi (1), Mombasa (1), Makueni (1), Kajiado (1) and Bungoma (1). “The ministry wishes to inform that no deaths have been recorded among the confirmed cases,” said Health Minister Barasa. https://www.breakingkenyanews.com/2024/10/kenya-confirms-one-new-mpox-case.html

Kenya's President in Haiti

Kenya is leading the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti, authorized by the UN Security Council on October 2, 2023. This mission aims to assist Haiti in restoring law and order amid escalating gang violence. Kenya has committed to deploying 1,000 police officers, with additional personnel from several other countries, including Jamaica and Bangladesh. The MSS mission will support the Haitian National Police (HNP) in countering gangs and preparing for free elections, while also having temporary executive policing authority to enforce security measures. Kenyan President William Ruto said during a visit to Haiti on Saturday, September 21, that he was open to converting Kenya's anti-gang mission in the country into a full-fledged UN peacekeeping mission. But there should be a difference between a police operation and a peacekeeping mission.  The mandate of the MSS mission - which was initially approved by the UN Security Council for 12 months - expires in early October. The United States and Ecuador have called for the MSS mandate to be extended for another 12 months and for the UN to begin planning to transform the MSS mission into a UN peacekeeping mission. The MSS mission has not gone quite so smoothly, with delays in deploying personnel and key equipment needed to fight powerful gangs. On Friday, the UN human rights expert for Haiti said the situation had worsened, with around 700,000 people now displaced within the country. What i know is that Ruto brought kenyan tea with him to pkease the police officers. Now they will drink tea with Rum. Chears! https://ntvkenya.co.ke/news/ruto-open-to-converting-haiti-mission-to-un-peacekeeping-operation/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTQ0NDYzODI4ODA5MTI1ODM4MzUyGjFmOTFmYTU4YTJjNDc2YWE6Y29tOmVuOkFU&usg=AOvVaw2Pwc8vMcz SMWpm3IvFv1fD

Impeachment process against Gachagua

Impeachment proceedings have been initiated against Rigathi Gachagua. A group of Mount Kenya MPs accuse him of isolating the region from national politics and hindering other political ambitions. The allegations also include sabotage and disobedience to the government. Other serious allegations have been made and will be dealt with as part of the impeachment proceedings. The allegations include: Corruption and money laundering, involvement in violent protests. Gachagua has previously been involved in corruption scandals and has been accused of receiving KSh202 million (approximately USD1.7 million) from corrupt sources. He is accused of being involved in organising and financing violent protests that took place in June. These allegations have led to widespread political unrest and possible impeachment proceedings. However, President William Ruto intervened to stop the proceedings, given the political tensions in the country and the potential negative impact on the government's voter base. Now MPs are demanding security guarantees.   A minority leader in the National Assembly has called on the Speaker of Parliament to contact the recently appointed Inspector General of Police to ensure the safety of the 291 MPs who voted for the impeachment motion. The fiery MP claimed that some MPs had expressed reservations about supporting the motion as it involves the removal of the country's deputy military leader. The MP for Kibwezi West has officially tabled Gachagua's impeachment motion in Parliament, citing reasons strong enough to force him out of office. The Speaker read out the impeachment motion against the DP after confirming that 291 MPs had supported it, which exceeded the minimum number. For a motion to be tabled, the support of at least 117 MPs is required. According to the latest news, President William Ruto has called for people to be consulted. Some Kenyans have taken to social media to comment on this. They said Rutos and Gachagua came together, they must also leave together. And one MP said that impeachment proceedings must also be initiated against Ruto. The people elected to represent Wanjiku forget their Mandate....Politics and snitching is the call of the day... what value does this bring to poor Kenyan? . It remains exciting.  https://www.youtube.com/live/K0etRxXoyPQ?si=55jydmMptJTaoChd

Amtsenthebungsverfahren gegen Vize-Präsident eingeleitet

Gegen Rigathi Gachagua wurde ein Amtsenthebungsverfahren eingeleitet.

Eine Gruppe von Abgeordneten des Mount Kenya beschuldigt ihn, die Region von der nationalen Politik zu isolieren und andere politische Ambitionen zu behindern. Zu den Vorwürfen gehören auch Sabotage und Ungehorsam gegenüber der Regierung. Es wurden weitere schwerwiegende Vorwürfe erhoben, die im Rahmen des Amtsenthebungsverfahrens behandelt werden. Die Vorwürfe umfassen:

Korruption und Geldwäsche, Beteiligung an gewalttätigen Protesten. Gachagua war zuvor in Korruptionsskandale verwickelt und wurde beschuldigt, 202 Millionen KSh (ungefähr 1,7 Millionen USD) aus korrupten Quellen erhalten zu haben. Er wird beschuldigt, an der Organisation und Finanzierung gewalttätiger Proteste beteiligt gewesen zu sein, die im Juni stattfanden. Diese Vorwürfe haben zu weitreichenden politischen Unruhen und einem möglichen Amtsenthebungsverfahren geführt. Präsident William Ruto intervenierte jedoch, um das Verfahren zu stoppen, angesichts der politischen Spannungen im Land und der möglichen negativen Auswirkungen auf die Wählerbasis der Regierung. Jetzt fordern die Abgeordneten Sicherheitsgarantien.

 Ein Minderheitsführer in der Nationalversammlung hat den Parlamentspräsidenten aufgefordert, den kürzlich ernannten Generalinspekteur der Polizei zu kontaktieren, um die Sicherheit der 291 Abgeordneten zu gewährleisten, die für den Amtsenthebungsantrag gestimmt haben.

Der hitzige Abgeordnete behauptete, einige Abgeordnete hätten Vorbehalte geäußert, den Antrag zu unterstützen, da er die Absetzung des stellvertretenden Militärführers des Landes beinhaltet.

Der Abgeordnete für Kibwezi West hat Gachaguas Amtsenthebungsantrag offiziell im Parlament eingebracht und Gründe angeführt, die stark genug seien, um ihn aus dem Amt zu drängen.

Der Sprecher las den Amtsenthebungsantrag gegen die DP vor, nachdem er bestätigt hatte, dass 291 Abgeordnete ihn unterstützt hätten, was die Mindestzahl überstieg. Damit ein Antrag eingebracht werden kann, ist die Unterstützung von mindestens 117 Abgeordneten erforderlich.

Nach den neuesten Nachrichten zufolge hat der Präsident William Ruto, dazu aufgerufen, die Bevölkerung zu befragen. Dazu haben sich einige Kenianer in den sozialen Medien geäußert. Sie meinten Rutos und Gachagua sind zusammen gekommen, sie müssen auch zusammen gehen. Und ein Abgeordneter hat gemeint, es müsse auch ein amtsenthebungsverfahren gegen Ruth eingeleitet werden. 

Es bleibt spannend. 

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