Kenyan climate scientist Joyce Kimutai during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku on November 15, 2024. "If the world was listening to science, maybe we wouldn't be doing these COPs," the 36-year-old Kenyan climate scientist told AFP on the sidelines of this year's UN forum in Azerbaijan. Without this money, developing countries say they will struggle to move to clean energy, and adapt as climate shocks intensify. Kimutai understands the price of climate inaction better than most huddled inside windowless negotiating rooms in a sports stadium in Baku for COP29. At COP29, Kimutai is advising the Kenyan government as it pushes for a deal that commits wealthy nations most responsible for climate change to better help out poorer nations.

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YouTuber Jake Paul may have been declared the winner of his fight against boxing legend Mike Tyson, but fans have crowned a different champion - stunning ring girl Sydney Thomas. READ MORE: Conor McGregor loses $1m and 'deletes brutal tweet' after Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson resultCheck out the latest Sport stories from Daily StarViewers took to social media to hail Sydney as the "real winner" of the night, with one fan declaring: "Sydney Thomas, the real winner of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson. A third fan quipped: "My entire feed is Sydney Thomas content and honestly I'm down with it." A fourth gushed: "Just watched the highlights of Mike Tyson destroying Jake Paul, it was crazy a fight but my winner is Sydney Thomas. In other news from the ring, Paul and Tyson have been shelved with 'suspensions. '

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Share your email to get soaps interviews, spoilers from the StarSomething went wrong, please try again later. She played a character who clashed with pub landlady Linda Carter (played by Kellie Bright) and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth). Gwyneth has since graced the stage as Mrs Boyle in the diamond jubilee production of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap.

They include sugary drinks, and sugar-free ones, such as Diet Coke. And my love of carbonated beverages wasn't just designated for Diet Coke. However, determined to improve my health, I adhered to the list and completely removed fizzy drinks from my life. According to a study published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open, consuming diet sodas and other foods containing artificial sweeteners could increase food cravings in some people. While I won't be drinking fizzy drinks again, I understand how giving up these delicious beverages for good can be challenging.

The government has unveiled a new plan to elevate the country's agricultural exports, focusing on cocoa, mung beans, and jute (Mrenda). In the Gazette Notice, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Andrew Karanja declared cocoa, mung beans (locally known as Ndengu), jute (Mrenda), and cocoyam as 'Scheduled Crops'. Bigger picture: Kenya’s cocoa industry, for instance, has been on the rise. Although the country currently ranks 26th globally in cocoa production, statistics from 2022 show a steady increase in output. This growth highlights the expanding market for mung beans, particularly in Vietnam, the UAE, and Thailand.

The Korean giant has not accidentally leaked the Galaxy S25 Unpacked date nor sent out press invites. The Galaxy S25 Slim might be the surprise star of Samsung’s Unpacked event, which will reportedly happen on January 23rd. Previously, reports said the Galaxy S25 Slim wouldn’t be ready for the spotlight until sometime in April 2025. The new report says the Galaxy S25 Slim could be the surprise at Samsung’s event. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Slim will supposedly feature the same performance as the thicker Galaxy S25.

COP29 Summit Faces Criticism Amid Climate Chaos Frustrations mount over financing negotiations as global leaders skip Baku gatheringThe COP29 Climate Summit, taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, has managed to create quite the stir, but not for the reasons its organizers had hoped. With ambitions of addressing the dire issues of climate change, the conference has instead found itself at the center of criticism, chaos, and apparent dysfunction. Despite ambitious plans, like the proposed New Collective Quantified Goal of at least $1.3 trillion annually for developing countries, discussions are deeply hampered. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has made headlines for his dismissive remarks toward climate activists and media representatives. His allusions to the fossil fuel industry as “gifts from God” alongside attacks on France over historical grievances distract from the pressing climate concerns at hand.

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A Singapore government officer posted to Britain was counselled and warned after he left his children alone at home while they were asleep to pick up his spouse at night. In response to queries from ST, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was aware of an incident regarding alleged child neglect by a public officer attached to the Singapore High Commission in London. This was included in the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s annual report to the British Parliament on offences committed by people with diplomatic immunity. During the incident in September 2023, one child woke up and left the locked house to look for the man and his spouse. “The officer had cooperated fully in the investigation and diplomatic immunity was not invoked at any point,” it added.

FILEFormer Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has made a comeback in government in the latest appointment President William Ruto made to state agencies on Friday. In a Gazette Notice dated November 15, 2024, President Ruto appointed Kidero to be the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Kenya National Trading Corporation. Consequently, the President revoked the appointment of Hussein Tene Debasso. At the same time, President William Ruto named Anab Mohamed Gure to be a member of the Nairobi Rivers Commission. Gure appointment comes after the President revoked the appointment of Millicent Omanga to the commission after she declined the job offer.

Last Saturday, the Africa’s Next Super Model contest brought together young talents from across the continent. Nyarol Tongyit: A Story of hope and determinationRunner-up Nyarol Tongyik, also from South Sudan, has a story marked by loss and resilience. Two weeks before the contest, she reached out to ISIS Model on Instagram, expressing her desire to model. Devyne Eblkake, a model from Nigeria, walks on the runway wearing designs by Liz Ogumbo during Africa's Next Super Model at Broadwalk Mall in Nairobi on November 9, 2024. Standing at 5’10”, her striking looks and poised demeanour quickly caught the attention of ISIS Model.

NEFFSVILLE — Manheim Township and Harrisburg are no strangers to postseason epics, especially not after last year’s thrilling District 3 Class 6A final. 1 Manheim Township 14Jaiyon Lewis kneels it out. pic.twitter.com/aOccW8IFps — Evan Wheaton (@EvanWheaton) November 16, 2024Q1, 8:14 — Four-star Penn State pledge Messiah Mickens takes the snap himself and runs in a 21-yard TD. Harrisburg 7, Manheim Township 0 pic.twitter.com/DweAS9TzmN — Evan Wheaton (@EvanWheaton) November 16, 2024Q2, 10:20 — Offsides, personal fouls, Cougars in trouble. Manheim Township 14, Harrisburg 14 pic.twitter.com/rIFFjTG5rt — Evan Wheaton (@EvanWheaton) November 16, 2024

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other opposition leaders addressing a press conference on Friday, November 15, 2024. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has faulted the government’s plans to vaccinate 22 million cows claiming there is more than meets the eye. The government has promised to vaccinate all 22 million cattle in the country on January 2025. But Kalonzo on Friday called on Kenyan’s to reject the countrywide exercise warning of plans to turn Kenyans into guinea pigs. “We have also been reliably informed on incontrovertible scientific authority that these vaccines will alter the genetic structure of our animals,” the Wiper leader.

Mbadi: Inflation has dropped, economic growth expected to improveThe government has expressed confidence in the country’s improving economic position, attributing the progress to two years of “deliberate fiscal management measures.”In a Cabinet despatch on Thursday, the government highlighted a significant drop in inflation to 2.7% in October, down from a high of 9.6% in September 2022. Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi echoed this narrative during an appearance before a parliamentary committee. “Some people are asking, ‘How can inflation come down?’ The truth is, it has,” said Mbadi. Mbadi identified pending bills as a major issue, admitting that many Kenyans feel financially strained. The pending bills committee has evaluated KSh 408 billion of the KSh 663 billion in outstanding bills, clearing about KSh 448 billion so far,” he said.

Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat. With AFCON 2027 set to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, an intense postmortem is set to take place on whether head coach Engin Firat is the right coach to lead the team forward. Engin Firat's record as Harambee Stars coachFirat has been in charge of 23 games. "Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has to go; he's just not good enough. Firat's biggest win as Harambee Stars boss came against Seychelles when his side pumped five goals past the island nation.