Yesterday the government even allocated us a holiday to remember the thousands who have either lost their lives or livelihoods, and the millions affected one way or the other by ongoing floods. That said, we could have significantly reduced the floods impact had our governments been more proactive. I would be surprised if any significant emergency funds have been set aside across government, even though we knew this crisis was coming. I have seen outpouring of donations to those affected by floods from people giving from nothing. One hopes that this spirit will survive the floods and produce a kinder, more considerate Kenya.

After weeks of diplomatic misunderstanding between Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the two nations have finally resolved their differences. The agreement followed an official visit by the Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to the DRC as a Special Envoy of President William Ruto. During his visit, Mudavadi held talks with President Felix Tshisekedi with talks focused on various issues of mutual interest. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi speaking in Bomet County on March 31, 2024. Kenya and DR Congo further agreed on the resumption of direct flights to enhance connectivity and trade between Nairobi andKinshasa.

Protesting Polish farmers want a referendum on forcing the country to reject the EU's Green Deal. Photo: Wojtek Radwanski / AFPSource: AFPPolish farmers on Friday rallied against EU environmental regulations they said were hurting the economy and called for a referendum on the issue. The European Union's Green Deal is an ambitious commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, making the 27-nation bloc the "first climate-neutral continent". "We don't agree to all the Green Deal provisions, which are harmful to Poland's economy," said Adrian Wawrzyniak, a spokesman for the Solidarity farmers' union. The right-wing opposition party Law and Justice (PiS), which has close ties with the Solidarity union, also took part in the protest.

Ohangla dancer Sheila ‘Wegesha’ Odoyo found dead at home with deep throat cutPolice in Athi River, Machakos County, are investigating the gruesome murder of a popular Ohangla dancer, 38-year-old Sheila Odoyo, who was found murdered in her matrimonial bedroom on Thursday, with deep cuts on the throat. Ms Odoyo, who goes by the stage name “Sheila Wegesha” was found in a pool of blood in her matrimonial home in the posh Hill View Estate on Thursday May 9. “The lifeless body was lying on a bed inside her bedroom with the blood on the mattress and visible deep cut on her throat,” a police report indicated. We are yet to recover the murder weapon, “he said, without revealing whether the husband had recorded a statement with the police. Ms Odoyo is said to have owned a JB Liquor Store in Umoja Estate and she ran it with the helping hand of his husband.

TaglinesKenya signed its first Double Taxation Agreement with Zambia in 1968. As such, the National Treasury has been spearheading the process, seeking to eliminate double taxation with neighbouring and global countries. DTAs are international agreements to allocate taxing rights between the said parties to avoid double taxation at the international level. Kenyans.co.ke gives a breakdown of double taxation and nations that Kenya has either concluded or is in the process of eliminating double taxation. Advantages of Eliminating Double Taxation for BusinessesThis presents an opportunity for businesses to reinvest more of their profits leading to expansion, innovation, and job creation.

Baringo ghost schools: Signboards in wilderness, gates in bushes and no learnersDeep in Kaptiony village in Barwessa Ward, Baringo North Sub-County, is a huge signboard with black letters on a yellow background proudly announcing the presence of Kaptiony Girls High School. Interestingly, the actual school does not exist anywhere, not even on paper, and there is no single structure built for it. The signboard that sits on a grazing field overgrown with shrubs was erected over a year ago. Next to it are more than seven acres fenced off and fitted with a well-labelled gate, ostensibly for the school. Read more: Signboards in wilderness, gates in bushes, but where are the schools?

Louis Boyle, 35, ran an online network called ‘Coke Kings’ that he used to supply customers across the UK. Norwich Crown Court was told packages containing kilos of cocaine were sent through the post to addresses in Norfolk from a supplier in Blackpool with parcels of £25,000 in cash being sent in the opposite direction. “The seriousness of commercial drug supply should not be underestimated.”Boyle, of Howard’s Way, Bradwell, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine between January and November 2022. Boyle sold to 30 or 40 select clients and “prided himself on supplying top quality cocaine”, the court was told. Cash seized as part of the police investigation in Boyle and his associates (Image: Norfolk Constabulary)Matthew Sorel-Cameron, for Fellas, said he had been “stupid and naive”.

Nine years since the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were unveiled, only about three are on track, depicting slowed implementation that could cost economies billions annually by 2050. “With only 15 per cent of the SDGs on track, economies globally stand to lose an extra $38 trillion per year,” the lobby says. The country has so far launched the SDGs Implementation process, prepared the MDGs end term report that provided baseline and lessons learnt and prepared the SDGs road map. Kenya has also mainstreamed SDGs into the planning frameworks, prepared progress reports including the first VNR in 2017, provided policy gaps analysis and assessed the SDGs awareness across the country. Global Compact Network Kenya Executive Director Judy Njino lauded the the Forward Faster initiative by UN seeking to further the country's achievements while pioneering additional efforts for faster Goals implementation.

The Senate Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunity demanded to know why the State-owned school had retained two staff aged between 71 and 75. Is this not against the government policy and Public Service Commission requirements?” he added. The Kenya School of Government acting Director-General Nura Mohammed defended the retention of the retirees, arguing the Head of Public Service approved their retention based on their experience in their relevant fields. 15 members of staff“We sought and got the approval of the Head of Public Service to retain the 15 members of staff. A document tabled by Mr Mohamed shows that out of the 548 staff members, the Kikuyu accounts for 115 (21 per cent), Kalenjin (69), Luhya (61), Kamba (50), Luo (45), and Kisii (44).

The request for the departure of the 360-member United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) when its mandate expires in October took the mission by surprise, three UN officials told Reuters, asking not to be named. Somali officials did not respond to requests for comment. Read: Somalia law review creates heat and light"We should expect more assertive and unilateral federal government of Somalia initiatives with respect to constitutional revisions, federalism, and elections," Bryden said. In a statement to Reuters, UNSOM said Somalia's request was "a testament to the work of the mission in support of the Somali authorities these past years". Other UN offices, including humanitarian agencies, would continue to operate in Somalia, said UNSOM, which was created in 2013.

David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfled, who are defending Rodimer, told local Channel 13 they plan to file a petition to challenge the indictment. Rodimer's been accused of killing Christopher Tapp, an Idaho man who was a sponsor of the Halloween party, where he ultimately met his end. In the cell phone video footage, Rodimer is seen dressed as Ken, and his wife as Barbie. She reportedly told him: 'I watched you murder somebody like let that sink in you psychopath'But the scorned wife wasn't done. 'I watched you murder somebody like, let that sink in you psychopath,' she continued.

KUALA LUMPUR:The sales value of Malaysia's manufacturing sector expanded by 1.4 per cent, year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM158.4 billion in March 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). "The other sub-sectors are furniture, paper products and printing (3.4 per cent) as well as electrical and electronics products (2.3 per cent). "On a month-on-month comparison, the sales value improved by 8.3 per cent as compared to the negative 4.3 per cent recorded in February 2024," he said. Mohd Uzir said the sales value of export-oriented industries, which accounted for 70.4 per cent of total sales, dropped marginally by 0.2 per cent in March 2024, following a larger decline of 1.7 per cent in the preceding month. "The expansion was driven by the double-digit growth of the manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment, which accelerated to 16.6 per cent.

A Catholic priest has been commended on social media for giving hope and putting smiles on the faces of villagersThe kindhearted clergyman set up solar-powered boreholes in nine villages of the Obodoukwu clan in Imo statePictures showing villagers fetching portable water from the boreholes have surfaced on social mediaA Catholic priest has inspired many people after installing solar-powered boreholes in nine villages. Prof. Augustine Esiobu (l) set up solar-powered boreholes in nine villages. Photo: Tony UkwuSource: UGCPhotos shared on social media showed people fetching water from the solar-powered boreholes in the villages. Ideato Kpomkwem reported that the aim of the boreholes was to provide portable water to the villagers and inspire hope. Ebere Udokoro said:"Wonderful God bless you padre."

Demonstrators hold up placards during a march against the high cost of living in Cotonou, last April 27, 2024. The price of a kilo (2.2 pounds) of corn, one of the country’s most widely consumed foods, rose from 200 CFA francs (0.30 euro cents) to 450 CFA francs, before falling again to 400 CFA francs within a few days, according to traders. A 120-kilo bag is now sold for between 33,000 (about 50 euros, nearly $54) and 36,000 CFA francs compared to barely 30,000 CFA francs before. On May 1, the Confederation of Benin Workers' Unions (CSTB Benin), the country's main trade union, rallied in a new demonstration, which was immediately banned by the authorities. The high cost of living and the decline in purchasing power," said Anselme Amoussou, general secretary of CSA Benin, the country's second largest trade union organisation.

MUMBAI: Singer Neha Kakkar, who recently released her song 'Sonchadi', has shared that she is proud of her Uttarakhandi roots. She said that the song is an ode to the culture and heritage of Uttarakhand. For the song, Neha has collaborated with musician digV and folk singer of Uttarakhand, Kamla Devi for Coke Studio BharatTalking about her track, Neha said: “Being a proud Uttarakhandi, 'Sonchadi' holds a special place in my heart. It's more than just a song; it's a tribute to the rich culture and heritage of Uttarakhand, a land that I hold dear. I hope this song not only resonates with listeners but also celebrates the spirit of our beloved state.”'Sonchadi' is available to stream across all major audio streaming platforms.