(Opinion) The Kenyan government’s recent decision to grant diplomatic immunity to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has sparked significant controversy and raised alarm bells about power, accountability, and the timing of this move. This unprecedented decision shields the foundation and its staff from legal consequences for actions taken in their official capacity, a privilege […]
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