Category: General

Addis Ababa: President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso, Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, the Prime Minister of Lesotho Sam Matekane and Vice President of Uganda Jessica Alupo have arrived in Addis Ababa to join the leaders of African countries at the 37th AU Summit.

The leaders were warmly welcomed by high ranking government officials of Ethiopia up on their arrival at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport this afternoon.

Leaders of various countries across the continent have been arriving in Addis Ababa to attend the 37th African Union Summit which is set to take place from 17-18 February 2024.

The 37th African Union Summit will be held under the theme: ‘Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa.’

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

A man has been convicted by the Loitoktok law court for defiling a 13-year-old girl.

Moses Mutunga Mutuku, who was convicted by Resident Magistrate Nelson Njuguna is said to have committed the offence on November 2, 2023 at Isinet trading centre in Loitoktok Sub County.

While testifying before the court during the trial, Mary Mukandi, the mother to the minor had narrated how on the material day at around 8.00 am had left home for her business leaving her daughter to wash clothes.

However, at around 4.00pm when she called her neighbor to reach out to her daughter, she was informed had not been seen since 9.00am, which prompted her to go back home.

She was informed her daughter went to their neighbour’s house for laundry, however when she went there she was told her daughter went back home.

She returned home and alerted a lady working as a Nyumba Kumi elder to assist in the search of her daughter.

While waiting for the lady her daughter emerged from a different direction other than their neighbor’s place
, giving explanation that her mother doubted, hence escorted her to police station.

When interrogated she said after washing clothes she went to the house of the accused where they had sex.

The girl was escorted to Loitoktok Sub County hospital for medical examination, where it was established she was defiled before the accused was later arrested.

In court the accused denied the allegations citing he was framed for an offence he never committed.

However, the court found the prosecution had proved the case beyond reasonable doubt, hence the conviction.

The case was set for sentencing on February 21.

Source: Kenya News Agency

Migori residents have been asked to collect their National Identification cards (IDs) from their respective Sub Counties to enable them to access national services on the Ecitizen platform.

Migori County Principal Registrar Ms Julia Otieno while speaking to KNA at his headquarters’ office in Migori town said that 3,839 IDs remain uncollected across the County.

Migori has nine registration centres including Huduma Centre where the highest number of uncollected ID cards lies.

‘Our Huduma Centre has 1,796 ID cards uncollected with Suna East Sub County having the least number, 14 in total, of uncollected cards.

Ms Otieno urged the County residents to collect their IDs from their respective designated collection centres to ease the limited spaces available at the registration centres.

‘These are very crucial documents and I do not understand why the residents can just abandon the national document that they worked hard to apply for,’ lamented Otieno.

She appealed to the local administration at the grassroot
s level and the County political leaders to help the registration office to sensitise the public on the importance of acquiring a national ID.

Julia however, appreciated the County residents who have been coming to collect their National Identification cards while urging them to encourage others to follow suit in ID collection and acquisition.

Source: Kenya News Agency

Addis Ababa: President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló arrived at Bole International Airport this afternoon for the 37th African Union Summit.

President of Mauritania, was received by Ergoge Tesfaye, Minister of Women and Social Affairs while President of Guinea-Bissau was welcomed by Gedeon Timotios, Minister of Justice.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Defending Champions Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) women’s team kicked off the third leg of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) national league on a higher note, brushing aside Kenya Army by three straight sets in a one-sided encounter at Malaba stadium in Teso North, Busia County.

The bankers outsmarted their opponents 25-12 in the first set, 25-14 in the second set, and later 25-11 to crown their win.

Kenya Prison will be awarded three points after the sister team Nyanza Prison failed to honor the opening game.

In their second game, defending champions Kenya Prisons men’s team met their match in Trailblazers Club with the two settling for a two-all draw only for heavy rains to cut short the start of the fifth set.

Prisons won the first set 25-20 before Trailblazers bounced back to win 25-23 in the second set.

After the break, Prisons changed tact to win the third set 25-21 only to lose the fourth one 23-25.

In the women’s category, Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) defeated Prisons 3-1 (28-26, 25-25, 20-25
and 11-25).

KPC head coach Esther Chepkosgei praised her girls for putting up a fighting spirit to enable them to see off Kenya Prisons women 3-1.

In the other men’s category, silver medalists at the All Africa Games in 2002 KDF won their fifth match after beating Western Prison 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-18). GSU also won their sixth match after beating Mt Kenya BSY 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-14).

KPA maintained their winning streak, beating KFS 3-0 (26-24, 25-15, 25-21), GSU beat Kenya Army 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-22) as Administration Police beat Western Prisons 3-1 (25-21, 25-23, 17-25, 25-11).

Equity Bank registered their fourth victory after beating Rift Valley Prisons 3-0 (25-20, 25-11, 25-21). In their second game, KDF beat Equity 3-1 (18-25), 26-24, 26-24, 25-23).

‘This season we are prepared to face any team. We are taking each game at a time with the main aim of being crown champions at the end of the season,’ noted PKC coach Chepkosgei.

Kenya Prisons’ coach Joseph Baraza acknowledged the defeat from the
ir opponents, saying they would bounce back strongly in tomorrow’s games.

‘The game was good only that we lost the ‘script’ after the second set. I can say this is a competitive league and we will bounce back strongly,’ said Baraza.

The organising Secretary KVF John Oronjo, said they anticipated a competitive event after the Mosoriot and Eldoret legs.

‘As we gear up for the second day of the league, expect even more competitive encounters,’ he said.

The league will be preceded by the Hon Arthur Odera Open Volleyball tournament that kicks off on Saturday.

The regional tournament will feature teams from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania.

Speaking to the press earlier on, Busia Deputy Governor Arthur Odera who doubled up as the event sponsor, an avid volleyball supporter and former player said they expected a full house attendance for the national league fixtures.

‘I urge local players to showcase their talents well for their chance to be snatched by other local or international teams since there will be
several scouts and coaches around to spot talent,’ he said.

‘We have a good pool of talent here at home and of particular interest is Malaba VC that we expect some of our players to cut the mark,’ he added.

Some of the clubs from Uganda that have confirmed their participation include Bukedia Comprehensive Club and Amus College for both men and women as well as Tororo Buffalo Club.

Others include St Alloise Club and APR all from Rwanda.

Sportsmen and fans got the opportunity for a free medical camp organized by Busia county

Dr Paul Otuoma is expected to grace the event on the final day.

Source: Kenya News Agency

Scouts from various schools in Uasin Gishu marked the 167th Founder’s Day celebrations in memory of the founder of the movement, Baden Powell.

Speaking during the ceremony, Deputy Governor John Barorot noted that this moment provides us with an excellent opportunity to reflect on the enduring values and principles of the scouting movement.

He noted that this year’s theme, ‘Scouts Innovating Climate Change Solutions,’ underscores the pressing need for us all to stand in the gap and contribute strategic solutions to combat climate change.

”Currently, the most formidable environmental challenge we face is climate change, affecting both the young and the old. Therefore, armed with your pledge, each of you is called upon to actively participate in creating a better world by contributing to solutions that will effectively address the climate crisis,’ said Barorot.

Barorot further said, ‘as we commemorate this crucial moment, let us collectively consider the best ways to support our communities.’

He said the
act of growing trees emerges as a fundamental part of the solution, as harnessing your youth and energy, we are all capable of making a lasting impact on our societies.

‘Aligning with the ambitious goal set by President William Ruto to plant 15 billion trees by 2030, I also challenge each one of you to join this campaign as your impressive numbers of more than 55,000 in our County empower you to grow more trees and nurture them to maturity,’ he said.

The deputy governor added that the scouts’ Founder’s Day serves as a reminder of the legacy of the scouting movement and the responsibility each scout plays in shaping a better future by embracing the challenge of climate change and by committing to sustainable actions.

‘Scouts are making a commitment as ambassadors of positive change, and the county stands ready to support innovative initiatives geared towards climate change,’ noted Barorot.

Source: Kenya News Agency