Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, Gambia) – Kemo Fatty, a former Project Manager with the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) and an environmental advocate from Bakoteh, appeared before The Gambia’s Local Government Commission of Inquiry on October 15, 2024, to testify about his tenure with the council’s “Mbalit” project.
Gambiaj.com – (NEW YORK, United States) – At the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, The Gambia’s delegation has been making significant strides in advancing the country’s digital and health sectors through high-level engagements with international partners.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In ongoing investigations into the financial and administrative practices of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), former Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jaja Cham has shed light on critical issues, including the issuance of loans and the procurement of 19 trucks under his leadership.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Director of Finance at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), Dr. Alieu Keita, has described the Council’s involvement in the ‘Mbalit’ Project as financially detrimental, exposing significant mismanagement and irregularities during his testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Day 2 of hearings.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – On September 5th, President Adama Barrow’s cabinet was briefed on the preliminary data gathered during The Gambia’s 2024 Population and Housing Census. The census, which was conducted from May 25 to June 14, 2024, marked the country’s first-ever digital census.
Jallow’s evidence centered on a letter signed by multiple councilors, which was addressed to the Clerk of the Council as a formal protest against Sheriffo Sonko, the Chairman of the BAC.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Modou Jonga, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), faced a second day of intense questioning on Wednesday as he continued his testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry.
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – Following the recent skirmish between the Brikama Area Council (BAC) and the police, Inspector General of Police Seedy Mukhtar Touray visited the Brikama Police Station and led his officers on a tour of the roads surrounding the Brikama Market. The tour aimed to assess the ongoing situation and engage with local stakeholders, particularly concerning Operation Clear the Road.
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – Tensions reached a boiling point today during “Operation Clear Road” in Brikama, as vendors fiercely resisted efforts to clear their stalls. The confrontation escalated into clashes between the vendors and the team led by Manneh, resulting in stones being thrown and the use of tear gas.
Gambiaj.com – (KINGSTON, Jamaica) – A delegation from The Gambia is wrapping up a five-day study tour to gain insights into Jamaica’s public sector transformation program.
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