Kenya’s President recently revealed that the country spent $3.8 million to secure hosting rights for the Grammy Awards in 2027, sparking widespread public outrage given the country’s pressing issues.
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Sources
https://x.com/i/status/1866195627295543378
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2024-12-10-kenya-has-paid-sh500m-bid-to-host-grammys-ruto
Medical intern frustrations
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/no-pay-insults-and-running-errands-the-rough-life-of-an-intern-in-kenya-4581298
Govt slow walking on 2017 CBA
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2024-04-10-why-we-settled-for-sh70k-stipend-for-medical-interns-src
Kenya police in Haiti resigning over pay
https://www.reuters.com/world/kenyan-police-haiti-tender-resignations-over-pay-delays-2024-12-06/
Kenya’s economic woes
https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/opinion-analysis/columnists/kenya-s-tax-crisis-chasing-more-amidst-economic-strain-4844666