TAMWA and TCRA are organizing the 'Samia Kalamu Awards' – HabariMpya

-In stimulating development journalism By Chalila Kibuda, Michuzi TV The Tanzania Women Journalists Association (TAMWA) in collaboration with the Tanzania Communications Authority (TCRA) have organized the Samia Kalamu Award 'Samia Kalamu Awads' for Journalists writing development news in various fields. The motto of the Awards is Patriotism is the Ingenuity with the aim of stimulating…

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Cases of FGM on the decline in Kenya

The cases of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kenya are gradually declining. The Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2022 shows that the prevalence of FGM fell from 21 percent in 2014 to 15 percent in 2022. Ann Wang’ombe, the Principal Secretary for Gender and Affirmative Action, noted that combating this practice has been challenging,…

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COG protests arrest of Tana River Governor Godhana

The Council of Governors has condemned the arrest of Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana, asserting that the action undermines the Governor’s rights. The Council emphasizes that Governors are elected leaders and that such actions should follow legal and formal protocols. “The circumstances surrounding his arrest occurring at his residence and carried out by DCI Officers…

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COTU welcomes increase of minimum wage by 6%

The Central Organization of Trade Unions has welcomed the recent signing of a gazette notice that will raise the minimum wage by 6%. The notice signed by Labor Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua at State House, Nairobi, will take effect on November 1, 2024, benefiting thousands of workers earning the minimum wage. Under the new…

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