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24 Oct

Execution date of Kenyan jailed in Saudi extended again

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The execution date of a Kenyan jailed in Saudi Arabia over murder has been extended by one year. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oe said the decision followed negotiations between the Kenyan Mission in Riyadh, Saudi authorities and the convict's wife. Stephen Munyakho, also known as Abdulkareem, was convicted of manslaughter in October 2011 by a Saudi court, but later handed the death sentence in 2014 by a Shariah court over the death of a Yemeni national during a fight. This is the third time the execution deadline has been extended to allow the parties solve outstanding issues. Munyakho’s execution…

24 Oct

Judiciary Reports Intermittent Outages on Its Systems

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The Judiciary, on Thursday, announced it had suffered a major hitch in its technological infrastructure, spelling doom for thousands of court users who transact their businesses online. In a statement, the Judiciary noted that the system hitch was majorly affecting the e-filing system which lawyers and the public use when submitting their cases and other important court documents online. The Central Tracking System(CTS) where cases appearing or logged before the court are usually followed up was also not affected by the hitch. The Judiciary, however, assured Kenyans that it had sought the services technicians to ensure that the system was restored. ‘’We…

18 Oct

High Court Issues Orders Stopping Gachagua From Being Replaced

RADIO HURU0 CommentsAfricaHigh Court Issues Orders Stopping Gachagua From Being Replaced

The High Court has suspended the appointment of a new Deputy President hours after Rigathi Gachagua's ouster was upheld by the Senate. Justice Chacha Mwita said there will be no appointments to replace Gachagua until October 24. He certified the application filed by his Advocate Senior Counsel Paul Muite as urgent and remitted the file to Chief Justice Martha Koome. Koome will now appoint a bench that will hear and determine the weighty constitutional issues he has raised. "In the meantime, a conservatory order is issued suspending Senate resolution to uphold the impeachment charges against the Deputy President," said the…

16 Oct

UK NGO To Equip Uasin Gishu VTCs With Training Tools

KNA0 CommentsAfricaUK NGO To Equip Uasin Gishu VTCs With Training Tools

Vocational Training Centres (VTC) in Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from training tools and equipment through a partnership between the County, and a UK non-governmental organisation, Work Aid International. Through the partnership, the VTCs across the county will benefit from plumbing, milk pasteurisers, masonry tools, bakery equipment, and tailoring, among other tools and equipment. Work Aid International East Africa Regional Coordinator, Grace Mwangi, said the NGO was involved in empowering young people in Africa towards assisting them to become self-reliant by developing their skills and knowledge needed to compete for the limited gainful employment opportunities. Ms. Mwangi made…

16 Oct

Ecozen Climate Smart Technology comes in handy for farmers

Radio Huru0 CommentsAfricaEcozen Climate Smart Technology comes in handy for farmers

Ecozen, a climate-smart technology provider, is encouraging farmers to adopt sustainable energy practices as a crucial strategy to reduce postharvest losses. With the agricultural sector grappling with the growing challenges of climate change and resource constraints, Ecozen’s innovative solar-powered solutions present a promising approach to boosting productivity while promoting sustainability. These technologies not only address immediate issues but also support long-term resilience in farming communities, helping farmers transition to more efficient, eco-friendly practices. Karthik Govindrajan, Vice President of International Business at Ecozen Solutions Pvt. Ltd., emphasized the growing importance of renewable energy in transforming agricultural practices. “At Ecozen, we manufacture…

15 Sep

International Trade Centre Backs Coffee Revival in Ghana, Asili Coffee Leads Efforts

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In the rolling hills of the Akuapem Ridge in Ghana, a quiet revolution is underway, led by John Nana Addo Francois and his company, Asili Coffee. Asili Coffee is spearheading a movement to boost national coffee production and consumption, reshaping rural development in a country traditionally known for its cocoa. John’s efforts are part of the ACP Business-Friendly programme, funded by the European Union and the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) States. The initiative, implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) through its Alliances for Action, aims to strengthen Ghana’s coffee industry, with the Akuapem Ridge positioned to…

15 Sep

Richard Crowder Appointed Head of British Office Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan

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The British government has appointed Richard Crowder as the new Head of the British Office in Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan, succeeding Giles Lever. Crowder brings a wealth of diplomatic experience from his 20-year career in the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), including key postings in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Crowder took up his appointment as Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan in January 2017, handling complex diplomatic relations in the region until 2020. Prior to that, he led the EU Referendum Unit at the FCO during the historic Brexit vote. His previous assignments included postings in Moscow…

15 Sep

WHO to support flood-displaced persons in Borno State, Nigeria

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Following the devastating severe flash flooding that displaced thousands of people and caused significant damage across several communities in Maiduguri, Borno State Capital, the World Health Organisation Respentative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has pledged the organisation's support unwavering support to the affected people. During the visit to Maiduguri, Dr Mulombo visited the Governor of the state, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai Elkenemi, the Government officials at the Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation & Resettlement, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the Internal Persons Displaced Camps (IDPs) where he reaffirmed WHO's commitment to supporting…

14 Sep

37 Sentenced to Death in DR Congo for Alleged Coup Attempt, Including Three Americans

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A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced 37 people to death on Friday, including three Americans, over an alleged coup attempt. Among those sentenced were also a Belgian, Briton, and Canadian, all naturalized Congolese. The trial, which began in early June, concluded with the harshest penalties as the court president, Freddy Ehume, read out the verdicts in Kinshasa. Defendants, dressed in prison uniforms, sat in silence as the death sentences were announced. The accused were found guilty of charges including criminal association, attack, and terrorism. Fourteen individuals were acquitted due to lack of evidence connecting them to…

14 Sep

Zimbabwe to Cull 200 Elephants Amid Drought and Overpopulation Crisis

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Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it battles a severe drought and a rising elephant population, the country's wildlife authority announced on Friday. Environment Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu confirmed that Zimbabwe has more elephants than its ecosystems can support, leading to human-animal conflicts, particularly in Hwange National Park. With an elephant population of around 100,000, Zimbabwe has the second-largest population globally, after Botswana. Hwange alone houses 65,000 elephants, far exceeding its capacity. The country last conducted an elephant cull in 1988. The decision has drawn criticism, particularly from conservationists like Farai Maguwu, who urged the government to explore eco-friendly methods that…