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Mbappe ready to track back: France captain vows defensive upgrade ahead of world cup opener

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Edgar Kalimbo
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France captain Kylian Mbappé has pledged to step up his defensive work-rate as Les Bleus prepare to launch their World Cup campaign against Senegal on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old Real Madrid forward has recently found himself under intense scrutiny regarding his form and leadership for both club and country. However, teammate Ousmane Dembélé quickly rushed to his defense, publicly stating that the media backlash had gone “too far.”

In a candid feature with French newspaper Le Parisien, Mbappé fielded questions from close friends and teammates. When lightly mocked about his defensive tracking by his younger brother Ethan who currently plays for Ligue 1 outfit Lille the French superstar took the critique in stride and admitted there is room for improvement.

“I need to take the extra step [with my defensive work] because it’s something important for the team and I have to do it,” Mbappé confessed. “It will start this time because we want to win, and to win, I’m ready to do whatever because I want to win at all costs.”

Kenya Strongly Protests Israel’s Entry Ban Over Ebola Fears

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Newton Ingui
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Kenya has strongly complained about Israel’s decision to ban its citizens from entering the country due to the spread of Ebola.

The disease has been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, with at least over 150 deaths reported so far.

In a letter written to airlines on June 10, Amnon Shmueli, Israel’s Head of Border Control at Ben Gurion International Airport, directed airlines not to carry foreign nationals and citizens of four East African countries to Israel. These countries include Kenya, the DRC, South Sudan, Rwanda, and Uganda.

Meanwhile, Kenya has agreed to construct a quarantine center to treat American citizens found to be infected with Ebola in the DRC. However, this move has been halted by the court and faced fierce opposition from residents of Nanyuki, where the center was intended to be built.

Kenya has not reported any cases of Ebola up to this point.

Mawaziri wa Museveni Waanza Mchakato wa Uhakiki

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Binti Wangila
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Mawaziri wapya walioteuliwa na Rais Yoweri Museveni wanatarajiwa kupitia mchakato wa uhakiki wa bunge kabla ya kuapishwa na kuanza rasmi kutekeleza majukumu yao serikalini.

Mchakato huo utaanza Juni Mosi ambapo kamati za bunge zitawahoji na kutathmini mawaziri hao kwa muda wa siku mbili ili kubaini uwezo wao wa kuongoza wizara walizopangiwa. Baada ya zoezi hilo, ripoti itawasilishwa bungeni kwa ajili ya kuidhinishwa kwa uteuzi wao.

Hatua hiyo ni sehemu ya matakwa ya kikatiba nchini Uganda yanayolenga kuhakikisha walioteuliwa kushika nyadhifa za umma wanakidhi vigezo vinavyohitajika kabla ya kupewa mamlaka rasmi.

Baraza jipya la mawaziri lililotangazwa na Rais Museveni linajumuisha mawaziri 33 wa Baraza la Mawaziri pamoja na mawaziri wa idara mbalimbali 50. Baadhi yao ni viongozi waliowahi kuhudumu katika serikali iliyopita huku wengine wakipata nafasi hizo kwa mara ya kwanza.

Mchakato wa uhakiki unatazamiwa kwa karibu na wananchi pamoja na wadau wa siasa nchini Uganda, huku ukiwa hatua muhimu katika kuunda serikali itakayotekeleza ajenda za maendeleo za utawala wa Museveni katika kipindi kijacho.

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