In world's largest refugee camps, Rohingya mobilise to fight in Myanmar
It involves a complex array of armed groups - with Rohingya fighters now entering the fray. The news agency is reporting for the first time the scale of recruitment by Rohingya armed groups in the camps, which totals between 3,000 and 5,000 fighters. Thousands of Rohingya from refugee camps in Bangladesh have been recruited to fight in Myanmar, many of them for groups aligned with their former junta persecutors. Rohingya have long been denied citizenship despite generations in Myanmar and are now confined to refugee camps where Bangladesh bans them from seeking formal employment. The Arakan Army has denied targeting Rohingya settlements and said it helps civilians without discriminating on the basis of religion.
Source:Daily Nation
November 25, 2024 14:54 UTC
NTV Kenya: Ruto allies Farouk, Ichung’wah splash millions, mock clerics shunning donations
Their contributions to Kitalaposho AIC church during Sunday’s fundraiser included Sh2 million from President Ruto, Sh1 million from his deputy Kithure Kindiki, and Sh1 million from Mr Kibet and Mr Ichungwa. Mr Kibet and Ichung’wah, who said they represented President Ruto at the church fundraiser, declared that they would continue giving churches donations despite criticism, saying they are meant for God and not religious leaders. They spoke a week after the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi rejected donations from politicians from President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. Also Read: Anglican Church backs Catholic bishops, joins chorus calling out Ruto governmentIn West Pokot, Mr Ichugwah and Mr Kibet claimed Church leaders had not returned the said money. We have come here to donate money to help build the church,” Mr Kibet said.
Source:Daily Nation
November 25, 2024 14:10 UTC
Carlisle teen found with cocaine wraps while driving Seat Ibiza
Mitchinson was driving a Seat Ibiza on Brampton Road in Carlisle. Prosecutor Diane Jackson said it appeared to have been a routine stop with no indication given of any bad driving by the teen. District judge John Temperley heard Mitchinson, of Kingmoor Terrace, Carlisle, had similar offences on his record. Last December, he was fined and given a three-month driving ban after he admitted the same three charges — plus one of careless driving. Mitchinson told the judge a cocaine problem had got worse in recent months.
Source:The Star
November 25, 2024 14:09 UTC
PM Modi Appreciates Guyana President’s Support For ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Initiative
New Delhi: In a reaction to Guyana’s President Irfan Ali’s remarks in support of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (A Tree for Mother)’ initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday remarked that his support would always be cherished. PM Modi wrote in a post on X, “Your support will always be cherished. ”Sharing an instance from his recent visit to Guyana, PM Modi on Sunday in the Mann Ki Baat programme, noted that the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign is spreading to other countries as well. Guyana’s President Irfan Ali wrote about the initiative in a post on X, “It was an honour to support the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship during my friend Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Guyana. He credited this remarkable achievement to the tireless efforts of citizens and revealed that the campaign is now spreading to other countries.
Source:Daily Nation
November 25, 2024 13:27 UTC
Coke Florida Invests $10 Million Into Florida With A New Facility & Local Jobs.
And it just opened a new $10 million Florida that will bring jobs and additional distribution to Ocala, Florida. About The New Coke Florida Facility In Ocala And Jobs: In mid-November of 2024, the new $10 million, 28,000-square-foot facility opened. An Emphasis On Community: Thomas Benford, Coke Florida president and COO, has spoken about Coke Florida's commitment to the Ocala community and beyond. This year, Coke Florida statewide donated $2 million to the American Red Cross plus six truckloads of product to food banks and relief agencies. The author is not affiliated with Coke Florida or any other beverage companies.
Source:The Star
November 25, 2024 13:21 UTC
BAL Elite 16: Thunder ready to match the continent's best
With a nation united in anticipation and enthusiasm, the Road to BAL Elite 16 is poised to unfold as a historic and exhilarating showcase of extraordinary basketball talent as Thunder's Co-founder Susan Kimokoti explains. “We have invested heavily in the team and added some quality players we believe they are going to see the fruits of the hard work,” stated the co-founder.
Source:Daily Nation
November 25, 2024 13:09 UTC
CBK Explains Step-By-Step Process of Detecting Fake Bank Notes after Releasing New Currency
The announcement follows CBK's earlier notification regarding the release of new banknotes equipped with advanced security features. Currently, the following coins are in circulation: KSh 1, KSh 5, KSh 10, KSh 20, and Kibaki's KSh 40 coin. Banknotes in circulation include KSh 50, KSh 100, KSh 200, KSh 500, and KSh 1000. 40 Years of Independence (2003): Gold coin valued at KSh 5,000 and a commemorative note and coin featuring Mwai Kibaki, valued at KSh 1,000. For decades, the minting and printing of Kenyan currency were handled by De La Rue until 2023.
Source:Daily Nation
November 25, 2024 12:46 UTC
Adani’s Financial Muscle: Gautam Adani Shows Growth Without External Debt News24 -
New Delhi: Billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate on Monday touted the financial and credit details of its portfolio companies to investors, showcasing its robust profits and cash flows that can sustain growth without reliance on external debt. In the past six months, the group invested close to Rs 75,227 crore against a total debt increase of only Rs 16,882 crore. Gross assets or investments increased by Rs 75,227 crore against a total debt increase of only Rs 16,882 crore. Average cost of borrowing is at 8.2 per cent, the lowest in five years, due to upgrades in ratings across group companies, it said. Borrowings from global banks is 27 per cent of total debt.
Source:News 24
November 25, 2024 12:15 UTC
Huge 90S boyband star returns with solo album 29 years after smash hit from Bad Boys movie
GIVEN that their hit song featured in a Hollywood movie starring Will Smith, British singers, MN8 were arguably the unsung boyband heroes of the 90s. Now almost 30 years since their hiatus, bandmember Kule T has released new music, a close harmony love song called Fairytale. Speaking on a recent podcast about the highs and lows of being in a band, Kule said: “When you have the fame hitting, it hits some people better than others. In 1996 the band, consisting of KG, G Man, Dee Tails and Kule T, were dropped by their record label. 4 MN8 Band at the height of their fame in the 90s Credit: Getty
Source:The Star
November 25, 2024 11:51 UTC
NTV Kenya: Governor Waiguru calls for special femicide unit within DCI
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called for the formation of a special police unit within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to deal with the rising cases of femicide in the country. Ms Waiguru said the unit will help in investigating and stopping the ongoing killings of women in the country. While describing femicide as the most extreme manifestation of violence against women, the governor said a long-term solution to the killings of women and girls must be found. The cause of these killings needs to be looked at so that we can reduce cases of femicide and gender-based violence,” she said. Ms Waiguru said as we prepare to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, Kenya should not witness an escalation of femicide or gender-based violence.
Source:Daily Nation
November 25, 2024 11:44 UTC
Heaton coke conspirator who fled to Tenerife to avoid arrest is jailed for 12 years
More infoA coke supplier who fled to Tenerife to avoid being arrested has now been locked up. The 53-year-old, of Wills Mews, in Heaton, Newcastle, had suspicions he was due to be arrested and fled to Tenerife to try and evade police, according to the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU). Ions knew his guilt and thought fleeing the country would protect him from justice – we’ve demonstrated this isn’t the case. We’ll find you and ensure you have your day in court as part of our ongoing regional clampdown on organised crime. Through the intense efforts of the Spanish National Police and our overseas officers, he was traced to Tenerife and arrested earlier this year.
Source:The Star
November 25, 2024 11:26 UTC
Breaking the silence on Femicide The Deep Dive
Breaking the silence on Femicide The Deep Dive 25th November, 2024In this episode of The Deep Dive, we sit down with Njeri Migwi-fearless gender-based violence (GBV) advocate and founder of Usikimye-to unravel the harsh realities of femicide and GBV in Kenya. From her personal journey to becoming a voice for the voiceless to unearthing untold stories of survival, Migwi delivers raw, powerful insights into the fight against gender violence. KTN’s investigative journalist Francis Ontomwa brings us this eye-opening conversation
Source:Standard Digital
November 25, 2024 10:07 UTC
ByoMax could replace coke at Colie steel mill
Bioengineering firm ByoMax has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Green Steel WA to supply ByoCoke made from waste biomass as a sustainable replacement for coal and coke at the company’s Collie, Western Australia green steel plant. Green Steel WA is developing an electric arc furnace to recycle scrap and the state’s first green hydrogen direct-reduced iron (DRI) plant at the former coal mining town..Singapore-based ByoMax engineers waste biomass as a sustainable replacement for coal and coke in hard-to-decarbonise sectors – however its modest website has few details of the process it uses or the company itself. The CEO of ByoMax Kevin Bingwa said :”Our LOI with Green Steel WA marks a pivotal moment for ByoMax and for sustainable steel production. ByoCoke, crafted from waste biomass, can replace traditional coal and coke without compromising production quality or efficiency, according to a statement. “ByoMax’s advanced bioengineering process removes over 97 percent of alkaline, heavy metals, and volatile elements typically associated with slagging, reduced combustion kinetics, corrosion, and product defects, enabling ByoCoke to integrate seamlessly into high-demand industrial processes.”Further reading:Green Steel forging ahead with WA green steel plantsPicture: Green Steel WA
Source:Daily Nation
November 25, 2024 09:52 UTC
How father of my kids turned to a monster, Florence Wanjiku recounts after brutal attack
The brutal attack left her fighting for her life, with her fingers nearly severed and multiple stab wounds across her body. Wanjiku, who is now undergoing treatment at Optimum Hospital in Nakuru, recalls the chilling details of the attack from her hospital bed. “We had been in a romantic relationship for years, and we even have two children together,” Wanjiku told Nation. Wanjiku was stabbed multiple times, including in the head, back, and hands. Call for justice"He’s been spotted around my house multiple times, and I’m afraid for my children.
Source:Daily Nation
November 25, 2024 09:35 UTC