Oct 20, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The day was previously known as Kenyatta Day in honour of the founding president, Jomo Kenyatta. Kenyan leaders and heroes all across the world are celebrated with military parades, speeches and public events for families. This year, celebrations at the Uhuru Gardens... 
Oct 20, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Kenya unveils an environment-friendly electric bus to encourage smog-free commuting in the city. This electric bus from a Nairobi-based green mobility company can run for about 43 miles per hour and cover up to 360 kilometres on a single battery charge. Also, it... 
Oct 19, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Fiji will be hosting the prestigious three-day World Hindi Conference for the first time in 2023. It aims to promote Hindi as a global language according to the Indian High Commissioner to the South Pacific nation. More than 1,000 experts in the language, that... 
Oct 19, 2022 | Commonwealth News
In the ocean of Maldives, scientists have discovered hallmarks of a new ecosystem having enhanced safeguards for the marines. It is around 500 meters deep and is likely to be existent in other oceanic islands as well. The discovery was made by UK-based, Nekton, a... 
Oct 19, 2022 | Commonwealth News
India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, unveils its plan to create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for digital currencies during its G20 presidency. Group of Twenty (G20), is expected to host more than 200 meetings across the country to address relevant... 
Oct 18, 2022 | Newsletter
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Progress Report An Ocean of Opportunity The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Ocean Action Report This progress report was released on 16 June 2022 by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Oceans and Natural Resources Section, with notable... 
Oct 18, 2022 | Commonwealth News
To mark World Food Day, Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja visits an agricultural products exhibition at National Crops Resources Research Institute, Wakiso district, Uganda. She emphasised supporting collaborations of researchers and farmers on urban farming... 
Oct 18, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Kenya trades batteries and tea to Ghana under AfCFTA pact. It is the first consignment from an East African economy after 21 months of the AfCFTA pact. According to AfCFTA secretary general Wamkele Mene, this trade model is based on: a single market for Africans,... 
Oct 17, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Falling on the third Monday of October, the day is celebrated with public award ceremonies to acknowledge both the historical and modern day heroes of Jamaica and their achievements and service towards the country. Aside from award ceremonies, flag raising ceremonies,...
