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On the eve of the launch of Green Ghana Day 2024, environmental groups Eco-Conscious Citizens and Ghana Environment Advocacy Group, issue a joint communique questioning the genuineness of the Government's flagship afforestation programme set for June 7.

In the eyes of the two organisations, what should have been a laudable Initiative, unfortunately appears to be a cynical public relations exercise.

On the one hand, the target is to plant ten million trees, but on the other hand, the Government is facilitating the destruction of existing forest reserves, including globally significant biodiversity areas.

E.l. 144 has declassified parts of Achimota Forest, and L.I. 2462 is facilitating the desecration of our forests and water bodies. We must not forget that a number of our rivers take their source from our forests. For example, the Ayensu, Birim and Densu rivers take their source from Atewa Forest range and mining bauxite at Atewa will not only pollute the vegetation, but also pollute the source of water of over 5 million Ghanaians.

We note with concern the raiding of virgin forests in Gwira Banso, which is being resisted by the community and Royal Family of Banso, with the exception of the Chief.

We are informed that the Municipal Chief Executive and the Environmental Protection Agency government officials are organising a meeting on Wednesday 17th April in an attempt to push “community mining” down the throats of the community.

The Eco-Conscious Citizens Friends Of The Environment Manifesto clearly states that communities should have the right to reject community mining in their localities, if they choose to. After all, it is the community that will feel the brunt of the negative effects of mining.

To make matters worse, Parks and Gardens lands across Ghana are being encroached on with the complicity of highly placed persons. A portion of Parks and Gardens land at Cantonments, Accra which was acquired in 1952 for horticultural purposes for the public good, is being claimed by one Rev. Dr. Ezekiel for a private estate developer.

In Wa, a petrol station is being constructed on Parks and Gardens land, whilst Lands Commission claims the land has been leased to the developer. Who purported to lease a green space to a private developer to build a petrol station?

We seem to have arsonists masquerading as firefighters.

The Green Ghana initiative cannot be taken seriously until:

1. E.I 144 and L.I. 2462 are withdrawn.

2. There is a publication of an audit of Parks and Gardens lands across Ghana, illegal buildings are removed and there is an investigation and prosecution of those who purported to lease Parks and Gardens land to private developers.

3. Community mining is paused and the right of communities to reject community mining is enshrined.

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Almas Art Foundation is honoured to announce its exhibition of Richard Kimathi at The Africa Centre, London from April 23 to April 28. Heaven is Dry will showcase a curated selection of artworks spanning Richard Kimathi's three-decade career.

The exhibition will also feature a documentary film and a publication providing enriching perspectives on Kimathi's artistic trajectory, with texts by Thom Ogonga and Rosie Olang’ Odhiambo.

Richard Kimathi studied graphics at the Creative Art Centre in Nairobi and subsequently joined Kuona Trust. He currently lives and works in his studio in Malaa, southeast of Nairobi. Kimathi’s caricature-like disconnected figures provide a compelling and emphatic commentary on his community’s disenfranchised, working-age population.

His practice highlights the often-ignored issue of male mental struggles, and the societal pressures to appear tough while dealing with depravity, depression or substance abuse.
Kimathi exhibits regularly at One Off Contemporary Art Gallery. He represented Kenya in the Dak’art Biennale in Senegal in 2006 and the 57th Venice Biennale in 2017. 

The works in this exhibition have been loaned from One Off Contemporary Art Gallery and Richard Kimathi Studio.

 

We want the tension in the region to decrease, Azernews reports, citing Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan mentioned this during a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahiyan.

Abdullahiyan said that Iran's retaliatory operation against Israel has ended and the country will not take another step if it is not attacked.

It should be noted that Iran conducted a military operation against Israel on April 14. During the operation, dozens of missiles and rockets were fired at Israel. Azernews

 

Michael Longole, Mt Moroto regional police spokesperson.

A 30-year-old man in Nakapiripirit district, northern Uganda has been hospitalized in critical condition at Tokora health center IV after being severely beaten into a coma when he made advances towards a woman.

Joseph Aleper, a resident of Acherer trading centre in Moruita sub-county, encountered trouble on Thursday afternoon when he propositioned a woman named Evelyne Napakol, also a resident of the area, for sexual relations. 

Napakol allegedly rejected Aleper's advances, leading to a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical confrontation. During the altercation, Benna Akol, a friend of Napakol, joined the fight and severely beat Aleper into a coma.

Michael Longole, Mt Moroto regional police spokesperson, confirmed the incident, stating that the police were promptly informed and intervened.

Longole said that a team of detectives visited the crime scene and apprehended the two women, who now face charges of attempted murder. By URN/The Observer

The national secretary general of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Davji Bhimji Atellah has condemned the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome for terming striking medics a public nuisance. 

This comes hours after Koome accused the medics of disrupting public order during demonstrations in various cities and towns. According to Atellah, the statement by Koome undermines Kenyans' rights to assemble, demonstrate and present petitions enshrined in Article 37 of the Constitution.

"Undermining the constitutional rights of citizens to assemble,

 

"The National Police Service takes cognizance of the ongoing doctor's strike, with utmost concern. The Service has witnessed and received reports of the inconveniences arising from the strike, with medics lying on the streets thus obstructing highways, public roads and disrupting the free flow of vehicles and movement of people," Koome stated.

"The medics have become a public nuisance, blowing whistles and vuvuzelas during the demonstrations thus causing discomfort to patients in hospitals and the general public."

Koome says that the medics have been holding their demonstrations without notifying the police, which allows non-medics to join the processions to cause havoc and terror to the public.

"Contrary to the Constitutional provisions on the right to picket, petition or demonstrate, the medics continue to engage in demonstrations without notifying the Police. Yet, we have information that non-medics with the intention to cause havoc and terror to the public intend to join the ongoing processions, a move that poses a threat to public safety and security," Koome added. 

Koome has directed police commanders to deal with the situations firmly, decisively and under the law. He, however, did not reveal whether the police would disrupt the medics' demos henceforth.

"In the interest of national security, therefore, all respective police commanders have been instructed to deal with such situations firmly and decisively in accordance with the law. We wish to caution all doctors to refrain from infringing on the rights of others while demonstrating, and that their efforts to disrupt the smooth operations of hospitals will not be tolerated. We wish to assure the public that our Country is safe and that the National Police Service remains committed to maintaining law and order," he added.

Medics' demos on Monday

The doctors, through the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), will hold demonstrations at the Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret. 

"Join the KMPDU North Rift branch, on April 15th 2024 at 8:30 am for a peaceful demonstration at Mediheal Hospital. We advocate for our rights, full implementation of the CBA, and improvements in the healthcare system," KMPDU stated on X (formerly Twitter).

The health crisis in Kenya continues to deepen with the doctors' strike gitting the 33rd day, while that by clinical officers hits a fortnight on Sunday, April 14.

Doctors have been on strike since March 14, 2024, over pay and working conditions. Clinicians joined them on April 1, 2024.

Talks between KMPDU, the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) and the government have hit a dead end with little progress made. By Francis Muli, People Daily

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