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<p>Ahead of the Commonwealth meeting that is set to take place from 22-24 June this year in Kigali, CNBC Africa’s Zwena Bachoo spoke to Robert Bapfakurera, Chairman of the Private Sector Federation to find out why this meeting is so important for the sector.</p>


How Rwanda’s Private Sector Federation is preparing for CHOGM 2020

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<p>As the new coronavirus crisis continues to wreak havoc on markets internationally, the sports world hasn&#8217;t been spared in the least. Massive sporting events have been postponed or cancelled, compromising investments and leaving important potential revenues in jeopardy. Sports Analyst, Sharon Allela joins CNBC Africa for a breakdown on the impact the COVID-19 crisis is having in the space regionally and worldwide.</p>


How the sporting world is impacted by COVID-19


<p>By Louw Nel – Political Analyst</p>



<p>On March 11, as many as 70 MPs gathered at the Serena Hotel in
Nairobi to call on Deputy President William Ruto to resign. </p>



<p>A joint statement was signed by members of both the National
Assembly and Senate, representing a number of parties: the governing Jubilee
Party and the main opposition, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), along with
alliance partners Wiper, Forum for the Restoration of Democracy (Ford), Amani
National Congress (ANC), and Kenya African Democratic Union (Kadu). </p>



<p>Their call for Mr Ruto to resign followed the announcement by
Senate Minority Leader James Orengo that he would be initiating impeachment
proceedings against Mr Ruto “in two weeks”.</p>



<p>According to the statement, Mr Ruto is accused of having “declared
war against established state institutions” and is said to be “guilty of public
misconduct and grave malpractices and has not lived up to the oath of office”. </p>



<p>Listed in the statement are seven “concerns and controversies”,
including his alleged “history of fraud, acquisition of unexplained wealth and
unjust enrichment [and] arms deals and association with the underworld”.
Central to Mr Orengo’s impeachment drive is a scandal involving a fraudulent
deal to purchase KSh40bn in military equipment and the suspicious death of a
police officer linked to the matter. </p>



<p>The investigation into a KSh11.5m ‘consultancy fee’ paid by arms
dealers has already resulted in the arrest of the former sports minister,
Rashid Echesa, and is increasingly being linked to Mr Ruto’s office. </p>



<p>Among those calling for Mr Ruto’s resignation were members of
Jubilee’s so-called Kieleweke faction, aligned to President Uhuru Kenyatta. </p>



<p>A growing rift between Mr Kenyatta and Mr Ruto continues to be
fuelled by speculation over the incumbent reneging on his commitment to endorse
his ambitious deputy as Jubilee’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2022
elections. </p>



<p>Mr Kenyatta’s rapprochement with ODM leader and former adversary
Raila Odinga has further antagonised Mr Ruto. </p>



<p>Current battle lines are drawn over the Building Bridges
Initiative (BBI), which is championed by Messrs Kenyatta and Odinga and is
seemingly gaining momentum. </p>



<p>Mr Ruto is openly hostile to the initiative. In particular, he is
suspicious about one of its key recommendations – the proposed appointment of a
prime minister – which Mr Odinga and others would like to put to a referendum
in 2020. </p>



<p>Cleavages within Jubilee are becoming more pronounced with Mr
Ruto’s Tangatanga faction vowing a fightback.</p>



<p>The impeachment bid, should it be launched, will face significant
challenges. At least one third of all MPs (115) need to endorse the motion
before it can be tabled in the National Assembly, with a two-thirds majority
(234) required to carry the motion to the Senate. Organisers of yesterday’s
event say their statement was supported by 165 MPs. </p>



<p>Moves to undermine Mr Ruto’s 2022 succession bid are gaining
momentum and he must now know that he faces an enormous challenge, both within
his party and Kenya more generally. </p>



<p>Although it is too early to say if an impeachment drive against
him will be successful, a successful launching of proceedings will be a major
blow. </p>



<p>Kenyan politics is never short of intrigue, but there is no doubt
that recent developments are significant and that Mr Ruto’s political career is
under siege.





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Op-Ed: Kenya – Bid launched to remove Ruto

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<p>Rwanda Development Board (RDB) today met with the Private Sector Federation to discuss various business opportunities that they will be presenting during the Commonwealth Forum that is set to take place this year in June here in Kigali. Rwanda Development Board Chief Executive, Claire Akamanzi noted that the government and private sector partners will not halt the planning and preparation process – she also added that as the plans continue, they will keep monitoring developments on the virus&#8217;s trends across the world to make further decisions. She joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda continues with CHOGM preparation despite coronavirus outbreak

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<p>In the headline, as the impact of the coronavirus outbreak continues, manufacturers, producers and importers in Rwanda are seeking alternative sources of raw materials with China’s production and export capacity expected to slow down. In other news – a new report from UN Economic Commission for Africa has indicated that the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area could help the Eastern African countries earn about $1.8 billion and revive the region’s intra trade. Finally, Rwanda proceeds with the preparation of the Commonwealth Forum despite the outbreak of the coronavirus. CNBC Africa is joined by Hudson Kuteesa, Journalist of The New Times for more.</p>


Rwanda cancels concerts

Rwanda cancels concerts, sports tournaments due to coronavirus

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<p>As our lifestyle becomes increasingly digital, there’s a big demand and ownership of electrical and electronic equipment and so does waste from them. To minimize their harm on the environment, the government and partners are establishing e-waste collection points across the country. Olivier Mbera, Country General Manager for Enviroserve Rwanda joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda to set up e-waste collection points to manage waste

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<p>In a time where one&#8217;s or a company&#8217;s image is highly important, few are able to keep up with the ever growing PR landscape but how best can companies and individuals keep up with these changes. Mimi Kalinda, Group CEO and Founder of Africa Communications Group joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Africa Communications CEO Mimi Kalinda on Africa’s evolving PR landscape


<p>NAIROBI (Reuters) &#8211; Kenya has banned all major public events after confirming its first case of the new coronavirus, in a woman who had returned to Kenya from the United States, the health minister said on Friday. </p>



<p>Mutahi Kagwe told a news conference the government had suspended all public gatherings, sporting events, open-air religious meetings and “all events that are of a huge public nature”.  </p>



<p>He said schools would remain open but all inter-school events would be suspended. </p>



<p>Kagwe said the woman with the virus had had been diagnosed on the night of March 12, after travelling home via London on March 5.</p>



<p>Kenya, which is dependent on imports from China and other Asian countries, has already started to feel the impact of the coronavirus pandemic with disruptions to the supply chain. </p>



<p>Kagwe warned traders that “This is not the time to make abnormal profits by charging abnormal prices”. </p>



<p>(Reporting by Omar Mohammed and Duncan Miriri; Editing by Kevin Liffey)</p>



<p>This article was first published on Reuters Africa <a href="https://af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFKBN2100ZM-OZATP">https://af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFKBN2100ZM-OZATP</a> and is republished with its permission.</p>


Kenya bans public events after confirming first coronavirus case

Coronavirus updates: China reports 8 new cases, wife of Canadian PM tests positive

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<p>According to statistics, emergency medical evacuation and transport costs typically start at 25,000 and can exceed $250,000, depending upon where you are on the globe. CNBC Africa’s Tesi Kaven had a conversation with Stephen Gitau, Chief Executive Officer of AMREF Flying Doctors on how air evacuation services can be made more affordable.</p>


How air evacuation services can be made more affordable in East Africa

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<p>Kenya has set aside KSh500 million to help the tourism sector recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, the 1st case of the virus has been reported in the country today. Mohammed Hersi, Chairman of Kenya Tourism Federation joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kenya allocates KSh500mn to weather COVID-19 impact on its tourism sector

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<p>With 64 per cent of women in North Eastern province of Kenya, who are unemployed and among the few employed opportunities are few. A young entrepreneur created a social enterprise that sets to solve the last-mile distribution problem by empowering and enabling unemployed and underemployed women in marginalized communities to create a door-to-door distribution network. CNBC Africa is joined by Ifrah Arab, Founder of Supermom for more on the enterprise.</p>


How ‘Supermom’ is creating employment and opportunities for Kenyan women

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<p>As part of a longer conversation on Sports creating a viable source of income for Rwanda, CNBC Africa spoke to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports and a passionate Sports Analyst on the major investments being made in the space in order to achieve the country&#8217;s tourism, MICE &#038; infrastructural development goals&#8230;.</p>


How Rwanda is investing in sports as a viable revenue stream

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This week saw Commonwealth Day and the very first European Union, Uganda Business Forum happen in Kampala. Analyst and Chief Strategist at Impact Communication Strategies, Ken Agutamba joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Inaugural EU-Uganda Business Forum to strengthen bilateral ties

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Over 90 per cent of malaria cases in 2018 were recorded in the African region according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In Rwanda, over 3 million people are infected by the disease and the country has launched a drive to use drones in spraying pesticides in mosquito breeding sites.</p>


Rwanda is deploying this new weapon in fight against malaria

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In Rwanda’s bid to create close to 2 million jobs by 2024, the government gave over $2.1 million to 117 private companies to train and provide relevant practical skills needed on labour market to the young people. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Zwena Bachoo spoke to Dennis Ndemezo, Deputy Manager Director at C&amp;D Group PinkMango, one of the companies that receiving part the funding for more.</p>


Rwanda invest $2.1mn towards upskilling its youth

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With modern infrastructure ranking high as a need for developing businesses in the region, the demand for modern – well designed warehouses is growing. CNBC Africa spoke to Richard Hough, CEO of Africa Logistics Properties on the need to modernize and improve the quality of the warehouse landscape in the Eastern African region.</p>


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How Rwanda’s Private Sector Federation is preparing for CHOGM 2020

How the sporting world is impacted by COVID-19

Op-Ed: Kenya – Bid launched to remove Ruto

Rwanda continues with CHOGM preparation despite coronavirus outbreak

Rwanda cancels concerts, sports tournaments due to coronavirus

Rwanda to set up e-waste collection points to manage waste

Africa Communications CEO Mimi Kalinda on Africa’s evolving PR landscape

Kenya bans public events after confirming first coronavirus case

Coronavirus updates: China reports 8 new cases, wife of Canadian PM tests positive

How air evacuation services can be made more affordable in East Africa

Kenya allocates KSh500mn to weather COVID-19 impact on its tourism sector

How ‘Supermom’ is creating employment and opportunities for Kenyan women

How Rwanda is investing in sports as a viable revenue stream

Inaugural EU-Uganda Business Forum to strengthen bilateral ties

Rwanda is deploying this new weapon in fight against malaria

Rwanda invest $2.1mn towards upskilling its youth

East Africa sees increased demand for modern warehousing

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How Rwanda’s Private Sector Federation is preparing for CHOGM 2020

How the sporting world is impacted by COVID-19

Op-Ed: Kenya – Bid launched to remove Ruto

Rwanda continues with CHOGM preparation despite coronavirus outbreak

Rwanda cancels concerts, sports tournaments due to coronavirus

Rwanda to set up e-waste collection points to manage waste

Africa Communications CEO Mimi Kalinda on Africa’s evolving PR landscape

Kenya bans public events after confirming first coronavirus case

Coronavirus updates: China reports 8 new cases, wife of Canadian PM tests positive

How air evacuation services can be made more affordable in East Africa

Kenya allocates KSh500mn to weather COVID-19 impact on its tourism sector

How ‘Supermom’ is creating employment and opportunities for Kenyan women

How Rwanda is investing in sports as a viable revenue stream

Inaugural EU-Uganda Business Forum to strengthen bilateral ties

Rwanda is deploying this new weapon in fight against malaria

Rwanda invest $2.1mn towards upskilling its youth

East Africa sees increased demand for modern warehousing

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