Friday, 25 September 2026

Public Works Minister Dean McPherson said about 8,500 government buildings need repairs, while selling roughly 1,000 properties could raise R1.6 billion and private redevelopment may unlock more investment.

Political violence and service-delivery protests were linked to ANC elite contestation, patronage and organised crime, with researcher Ivor Chipkin arguing that stronger, professional public administration is essential for rebuilding the state.

Nalibali’s pilot survey found 85% of teenagers read daily or weekly for enjoyment, but many want locally relevant books in African languages and rely on school or public libraries.

The Public Service Amendment Act was presented as a potential break from politicised appointments, transferring recruitment, promotion and transfer powers from ministers to senior administrators.

Kenyan President William Ruto’s call for at least two permanent African seats on the UN Security Council faces the unresolved question of whether new members would receive veto powers.