Some of the youth display recruitment forms issued to them in the latest scam in EldoretThree people have been arrested in connection to an alleged fake recruitment programme in Eldoret. The three were arrested after they ferried tens of youth from rural areas of Uasin Gishu to Eldoret City promising to recruit them for lucrative foreign jobs in Dubai. An alert was made to us and we immediately sent in our officers who arrested the four people,” said Muleli. The DCI boss said those arrested claimed to be linked to a registered recruitment agency which is licensed by the National Employment Agency (NEA) to operate in Nairobi but not Eldoret. The recruitment forms issued to the youth were partly written in Chinese language and alleged to be from a Chinese company.

State officials led by CS Salim Mvurya (fourth left) during inauguration of a technical committee on boosting mango industryThe Government in collaboration with Coca-Cola has embarked on plans to elevate the country’s mango business supply chain. Salim Mvurya has since inaugurated a technical committee on establishing a sustainable mango supply chain industry. “This partnership between Kenya and Coca-Cola is a significant opportunity that must be seized. The Coca-Cola team expressed strong confidence in the potential of supply the chain. The technical committee is expected to deliver a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations to develop a sustainable and profitable mango supply chain early February next year.

Corridors of PowerA TOP GUN at a regulatory agency is a man under watch after he demanded a bribe to do his work. The official is said to be sitting on approvals sought by some of the clients the entity serves, while hoping the applicants will ‘behave’. Recently, he held a big meeting in his rural home, where he urged the attendees to support the county administration. His new brand of politics has amused residents, given the two never saw eye to eye prior to the 2022 polls. ********A HIGH-RANKING OFFICIAL of a political outfit is under discussion for never missing a chance to embarrass his bosses.

President William Ruto speaking during the launch of Silicon Valley Park at UoN on November 25, 2024/PCSIn a move that underscores Kenya's ambition to lead the digital revolution, President William Ruto has launched the University of Nairobi's Silicon Savannah Innovation Park. The park, a part of the larger Silicon Savannah initiative, is designed to be a hub for cutting-edge research and innovation. He emphasised the role of the Silicon Savannah Innovation Park in creating new pathways to innovation and economic growth, saying it would serve as a catalyst for job creation and entrepreneurship in emerging industries. Looking to the future, Ruto encouraged Kenya’s youth to take full advantage of the opportunities the park offers. "The Silicon Savannah Innovation Park is your platform to define the future of Kenya’s digital economy," he said, reassuring the younger generation that the government is committed to creating the conditions necessary for their success

The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), a state corporation under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act of 2013, has announced multiple job openings for qualified drivers. Source: Getty ImagesThe institute, headquartered in Naivasha, is seeking to recruit experienced individuals to join its team and contribute to its mission of advancing wildlife research and conservation in Kenya. Job vacancies at Laikipia countyIn other news, the Laikipia County Public Service Board has announced over 350 job vacancies in various departments. The job openings include a range of positions, such as chief officers, directors, accountants, supply chain managers, and various technical and support roles. Salaries for these positions vary widely, with entry-level roles offering KSh 19,950–22,980, mid-level positions offering KSh 22,270–42,690, and senior roles earning between KSh 39,700 and KSh 203,010 per month.

Just two years ago, when it was ascending to power, Kenya Kwanza benefited from support of religious groups, including the Catholic Church. This has, however, changed with the faith-based organisations, led by Catholic bishops, launching sustained and coordinated attacks against the government. The Catholic, Anglican Church of Kenya, Akorino, Presbyterian, National Council of Churches of Kenya and Evangelical Formations of Kenya recently took the lead in pointing out ills in Ruto’s administration. Taking the cue, Anglican Church of Kenya also voiced support for the Catholic bishops. Calling church leaders names or dismissing the bishops’ statement as misleading, erroneous and false, is itself dishonest,” Jackson Ole Sapit said.

Alarming Increase Of Femicide Revealed By UN Report Over 51,000 women and girls were killed last year, predominantly by partners or family members, highlighting the global femicide crisis. This chilling statistic revealed by the United Nations’ 2023 Femicide Report, released on November 25, highlights the alarming rates of intimate partner and family-related femicides worldwide. The report allows policymakers and organizations worldwide to see the depth of this crisis, particularly among regions with the highest femicide rates. Africa stands at the forefront of this alarming trend, bearing the highest rate of intimate partner and family-related femicides with over 21,700 women killed last year. The 2023 Femicide Report serves as both a wake-up call and guiding light for collective action against violence directed at women across the globe.

The Bill of Rights guarantees the right to peaceful assembly in protest. However, despite these guarantees, laws regarding the right to protest undermine the human rights enshrined in the Constitution and go against Kenya’s international human rights duties, including the Public Order Act and the Penal Code. The right to protest is guaranteed under Article 37 of our Constitution. Regrettably, 12 years after the promulgation of the Bill of Rights, it is disappointing that the right is still treated as a privilege. The government should never silence its critics because the right to protest is not a government privilege but it is a basic Kenyan right.

Kenya has been ranked 46 out of 54 countries in the Africa Visa Openness Index 2024, highlighting its limited visa-free access to other African nations. Rwanda, Benin, Seychelles, and Gambia tied for first place, each achieving a perfect score of 1.0 by allowing visa-free access to all African nationals. Although member states of the East African Community (EAC) are exempted, other African travellers now face a Sh4,000 fee and additional application processes before visiting Kenya. Ethiopia, for example, climbed from 46th to 19th position in just eight years, achieving a score of 0.732. Somalia and Tanzania improved their rankings after easing visa access to countries like Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani. National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, however, raised concerns that those who criticised the deals had not offered alternatives. He said most MPs supported the Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and argued that if Adani had failed, the government should look for other investors. “For those of us who were against Adani, let us give alternatives for improving our airport. He noted that the Bill had been passed by the National Assembly and transmitted to the Senate, which made amendments that were later contested by the National Assembly, leading to the formation of a mediation committee.

Suen Hui and her school principal Chong Fook Yu holding the Gold Finalist certificate she received for her Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 entry. The Form One student at Penang Chinese Girls’ High School wrote about how sea creatures complained about ongoing pollution. Suen Hui’s work titled “A Bubbling Talk By The Beach” earned her a Gold Finalist award in the junior category of the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) 2024. Suen Hui said her essay was light-hearted but carried a serious message about sea pollution. “My fondness for reading helped me acquire a rich vocabulary, which enables me to express myself through my short stories,” said Suen Hui.

Fertiliser maker PlasmaLeap, which recently raised $2.9 million to support commercialisation of its ammonia production method, has claimed that it could save Australia’s farmers $400 million annually. In a statement on Monday, PlasmaLeap said it is trying to displace the Haber–Bosch process, which was developed early in the 1900s and remains the dominant way of creating ammonia. “The Haber-Bosch process has reached its limit. Other companies trying to create emissions-free onsite ammonia production include Monash University spinout Jupiter Ionics, which announced a $9 million capital raise in March. Picture: suppliedFurther readingUNSW chemistry researchers get closer to cost-effective green ammonia manufactureUNSW researchers create device showing potential for onsite ammonia production on farmsGreen ammonia company Jupiter Ionics raises $9 million

Pellets of cocaine weighing 180 grams found with the suspects/HANDOUTDetectives on Monday arrested suspects who have been ferrying cocaine around Nairobi and sections of Kiambu County. The suspects were arrested at a petrol station within Ruiru sub-county near the Eastern Bypass, where the two had parked their vehicle waiting for a potential buyer. “Upon search, nine pellets of cocaine weighing about 180 grams were found in their vehicle, alongside several rolls of bhang. DCI identified the suspects as a Kenyan and Tanzanian national, both found in possession of high-value cannabis believed to have been smuggled from abroad. After their arrest, the suspects led detectives to their residence in the Manyanzani area of Tala, Kangundo Sub-County.

Adele has revealed the real reason she chose to take on her Las Vegas residency, as the star admitted she doesn't know when she will perform again. 'I'm so upset and I'm really embarrassed and so sorry to everyone that traveled to get [to the show]. I'm really, really sorry.' The Weekends With Adele' residency was announced in November 2021, but the run up had not been smooth. Then after that I think I'm just going to really, really veg until the end of the year.

Special counsel Jack Smith has asked a judge to dismiss the federal election interference case against Donald Trump as he is set to become the next US president. In new documents filed on Monday, Smith told the judge the case should be closed because of the Justice Department's policy that bans the prosecution of a sitting president. Trump had pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to defraud the US and other charges related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden. “As a result of the election held on November 5, 2024, the defendant, Donald J. Trump, will be inaugurated as President on January 20, 2025,” Smith wrote in the new filing. His sentencing for his criminal conviction in the state of New York has been indefinitely delayed, while another federal case related to his handling of classified documents is also likely to be dismissed as he takes office.