Strategic Communications. Editor. Media Trainer. Mentor. Women's Rights. Author.
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Njeri Rugene retweeted
BREAKING: SWEET KARMA! Democrat Scott Colom, who is about to win the Mississippi Senate seat, only ran after his MAGA opponent stopped him from obtaining a lifetime federal judge position!
This is one of the most glorious backfires in American history...
Back in November of 2022, President Biden nominated Colom to the federal district court in northern Mississippi. He received support from the state's senior senator, Republican Roger Wicker.
But Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who Colom is now leading by 1,764 in the vote count from Tuesday, refused to support the nomination. In fact, she blocked the Senate from even considering him by withholding her blue slip, an old Senate custom that lets one home-state senator veto a judge.
She defended her indefensible move by insisting that he couldn't be trusted with such power because of past support for transgender rights. In reality, she was just pandering to the racist MAGA base by blocking a Black Democrat.
But if she hadn't blocked him, Colom would be a judge right now. Instead, he's poised to take Hyde-Smith's seat, flipping a seat that a Democrat hasn't been able to win since 1972 in a state that handed Trump 61% of its vote in 2024.
While the race has not yet been called, if Colom maintains this lead, as he seems likely to do, the seat is his.
Please ❤️ and share if you can't wait to see Colom in the Senate!
Njeri Rugene retweeted
The Mission of Kenya in Vienna met with officials of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) ahead of the upcoming BMEIA Showcase on 24th November.
The engagement reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to vaccine equity, scientific collaboration and strengthening Africa’s vaccine manufacturing capacity.
Njeri Rugene retweeted
BREAKING: In a stunning moment, James Talarico just went on Fox News and blew them away. This guy is a generational talent.
Njeri Rugene retweeted
Slovenia targets Kenya’s market with 20-member business delegation thebrief.co.ke/business/slov…
.."always bet on the under-dog".... Democrat James Talarico after winning Texas Senate seat #AmericaMidtermElection
Njeri Rugene retweeted
Our sincere appreciation to Prof. Charles Chernor Jalloh and the Republic of Sierra Leone for their decision to withdraw from the ICJ race and back Kenya's Prof. Phoebe Okowa. This act was not about one candidate — it was about Africa. You placed continental representation above national contest and served to protect Africa's voice on the world's highest Court. Having known Prof. Jalloh personally as one of Africa's finest jurists, I am certain there will be occassion for the world to benefit from his immense legal acumen. @SierraLeoneUN @KenyaMissionUN @ForeignOfficeKE
Njeri Rugene retweeted
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone congratulates 🇰🇪 Judge Phoebe Okowa on her election to a full term at the @CIJ_ICJ . Today we withdrew Prof. Charles Jalloh's candidature and backed Judge Okowa to keep Africa's seat on the Court. Africa first.
We also congratulate 🇫🇷 François Alabrune, 🇬🇧 Prof. Dapo Akande, 🇸🇬 Amb. Rena Lee and 🇯🇴 Judge Mahmoud Hmoud on their election. We wish them every success.
Our thanks go to @ecowas_cedeao, the @_AfricanUnion , the OIC and all who supported Prof. Jalloh. His work for international law continues.
@MichaelKanuSL @julius_maadabio
Wow! #American #Elections; Not a good day forTrump and his GOP. Almost a total rejection in what promises to be a historic Blue 🔵 win as results flow in......
Njeri Rugene retweeted
Pleased to represent Amb. Edwin Afande at a briefing session with Slovenia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Mr. Tone Kajzer in Vienna.
Quite timely ahead of his forthcoming visit to Kenya, later in the month.
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Njeri Rugene retweeted
When AI Gets It Wrong, Women Can Pay the Price.
AI hallucinations happen when artificial intelligence generates false or misleading information and presents it as fact. When misused, these errors can fuel violence against women by spreading fabricated allegations, damaging reputations, reinforcing harmful stereotypes, or creating false narratives that expose women to online harassment and threats.
At COVAW, the fight against gender-based violence includes making digital spaces safer for women and girls. Technology should empower women, not silence, shame, or endanger them. We must demand responsible AI, challenge harmful content, and hold perpetrators accountable.
AI must not become another weapon against women.
#COVAW #EndVAWG #EndGBV #DigitalSafety #ResponsibleAI #TechnologyFacilitatedGBV #WomensRights #SafeDigitalSpaces
Njeri Rugene retweeted
Behind every thriving family is someone providing care. Today, we show up for them.
We’re at KICC for the International Day of Care and Support.
Theme: Building sustainable care and support systems through decent work. #InternationalDayOfCare #IDCS2026
