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Ruto’s concern in the Hustler fund repayment

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Reading Time: 2 minutesPresident Ruto expresses concern over defaulters of Hustler Funds. He expressed regret that while a considerable percentage of Kenya have repaid their loans, Another group has chosen to default. President also announced the government’s infusion of an additional 10 billion Kenya Shilling into the Hustler fund’s business account to launch a new product. His Excellency William Ruto stated clearly that, defaulter are yet to repay individuals loans secured from Hustler Funds, before going to access for the new facility known as Hustler Group Loan. Dr Ruto was speaking in a wake of growing concerns of over the rising rate of defaulters. ” We know that there is a percentage of Kenyans who are yet to repaid their debts, but I can tell you that they will not run far. We have put money into the business loan account, but they will not get the loan until you clear your arrears,” said President Ruto. “You people have already borrowed Ksh 400 million more than 230,000. The good thing is that most of you are paying as they borrow more. As of now 68% are paying but there is another 30% and they know themselves,” He said. “We have increased money for borrowing and we have said that there is an option to borrow as groups and we will give you between Ksh.20,000 to Ksh.1 million you plan yourselves. There is just a small problem before we have given you that Ksh.20,000 you will first need to pay the Ksh.500 which you borrowed the first time.” In voicing hope that this measure will discourage defaulters, he maintained his stance that his government will not permit a minority to gain an unfair advantage in borrowing, especially when others have faithfully followed the prescribe guidelines and met their obligation punctually. “You cannot escape that even when you plan I am not sleeping, I am also planning on my end. Even if it were you, if a person has made away with Ksh.500 will you give them Ksh.20,000?” he posed. READ ALSO: “You are the one to decide if you want to borrow first pay the amount you went away with. You have nobody to blame , the opportunity you will destroy it yourselves.” By June, information presented by the Cabinet Secretary for co-operatives and MSME Development, Simon Cheiugui, indicated that Ksh.31.5 billion had been distributed, with loan repayment amounting to Ksh.21.2 billion. Additionally, the saving account had accumulated to Ksh.1.5 billion. Cs Cheiugui also reported that the fund’s registered members have now reached 20 million, out of which 7.1 million individual have borrowed from the fund and repaid multiples times. Furthermore, a sum of 170.376 groups has been established, leading to a disbursement of approximately Ksh.20 million. President Ruto inaugurated the Hustler Fund on November 30,2022 and facilitated its accessibility through mobile money services platforms

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Father Michael Muriuki, Found Hands Bounded in Nakuru-Kaptembwo

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Reading Time: 2 minutesFather Michael Muriuki, has been found hands bounded with legs. The Catholic priest who was kidnapped from his parent’s home in Mau Narok on Wednesday has been located at Nakuru. On Thursday morning, Father Muriuki was discovered in Kaptembwo, Nakuru West, with his hands and legs bound by ropes. He was swiftly taken to Nakuru Referral Hospital for examination by doctor. However he appear to be tired and devastated following the ordered seal. Though he is able to speak. The cleric is yet to explain what happen and how he was abducted. Unknown individual reportedly hijacked the priest at round 8 pm from his mother’s residence. They were using Subaru Forester with the license plate KDK 353L – to abduct him along Elementaita Road. According to police report, the signals from his phone were tracked across multiples location within Nakuru town. Additionally, his vehicle was retrieved in Nakuru town at 9:30 pm , abandoned on Ogiligei Street -near Ole Ken Hotel. READ ALSO: Furthermore, a sum exceeding Kenya shilling 100,000 was withdrawn from his various account at different locations with the town. According to the police, the vehicle was discovered abandoned with its engine running. The priest had been recently moved from Elburgon in Molo to Holy Cross Parish Nakuru. Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officers have initiated a manhunt for the unidentified kidnappers, as the motive behind this alarming abduction remain unclear. Recently, there has been a concerning rise in instances of enigmatic abductions and homicides within the society. This trends has sparked inquiries into the current state of affairs and what might be transpiring within our community. Nevertheless, detectives have been tirelessly working to ensure that Kenyans received consistent and comprehensive security throughout the country at all times.

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Sheik Jassim Want to Buy Manchester United for £5 Billion

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Reading Time: 2 minutesSheik Jassim still want to buy Manchester United for V£5billion. But people are worried the Glazer family won’t agree to use. Sheikh Jassim attempt to buy Man United five times. On June 7, he presented his final debt-free offer to purchase the entire club. Those familiar with the situation believe that concerns about the Glazer Family’s willingness to sell have caused the process to stall. However, insiders connected to Qatari bid think that the process has slowed down because they are worried that the Glazer family is uncertain about selling the club. British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has submitted competing offers to gradually purchase 69 % of the club, which is currently owned by the Glazer family. Sheik Jassim’s team responsible for the bid is aware of the reports suggesting his proximity to acquiring Manchester United. However, from his perspective, the situation remains unchanged. Sheikh Jassim is determined to stay in the picture, but in the end, the decision to sell the club rest with the Glazers. As the process continues, the bidders face increasing cost for expenses such as banker fees, advisors and lawyers. Despite this, the bidders are prepared to act swiftly in the Glazers choose to sell. Regarding transfers, the Qatari bid has never revealed any specific target or discussed possible signings. Their intentions has been solely dedicated to acquiring Manchester United. Nevertheless, the transfer window would have presented a distinct scenario for United if the club had akready been sold. This possible remain open for future. Sheiks Jassim is determine to clearing United’s debts and investing in various aspects, including infrastructures, for both men’s and women’s team’s and the academy. People in important roles within United’s football department are currently uninformed about the progress of the take over. They want the takeover process to end quickly. Many at the club are supportive of the Qatari bid. Many people involved in the process think that not all member of the Glazer family are fully committed to selling the club. The Glazer family owns United, but they don’t all agree on the same thing. READ ASLO: Reports suggest that , Qataris might be nearing a purchase of Manchester United. If that’s true, they would be very happy. However, from this viewpoint, things remain the same. They’re ready to buy, but they’re unsure if the Glazers are ready to sell. For a deal to happen, both buyer and seller are needed. The Glazers are looking for the right price to consider selling, it’s widely believed they’re aiming for at least 6billion. While the bidders are willing to pay a premium for a prized asset like United, they won’t agree to an unreasonable valuation. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has submitted multiple bids for 69 % ownership of Manchester United currently held by the Glazer family. His approach involve a phased takeover, potentially posing challenges due to other shareholders on the New York Stock Exchange. The Glazer family hasn’t explicitly expressed their intention to sell Manchester United. While they indicated interest in new investment last November, a definitive decision to exit hasn’t been made. Selling a minority stake to fund Old Trafford’s renovation remains an option. Manchester United fans are growing impatient with the prolonged takeover process. Hopes for a resolution before the transfer window or season start have been dashed. Fans are disappointed, but the Glazers, as owner, retain the final say on the club’s future.

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Ababu Namwamba, Sport Minister, Apologize to Parliament for Wetangula Letter

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Reading Time: 2 minutesSports Cabinet Ababu Namwamba has expressed regret to the Parliament for sending a letter to the Speaker requesting his presence to address the debatable matters raised concerning his Ministry. Due to the concerns raised by Majority Leader Kimani Ichun’gwa , Namwamba found himself in a position where he had to apologize. This was in response to a letter he had written to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Senate counterpart Amason Kingi, with a copy also sent to the Majority Leader. During his speech on the House floor, Mp Kimani Ichung’wa pointed out that Namwamba had referred to the issues raised against his ministry as “Purporting” and “hearsay” in the letter. The part of of Namwamba’s letter read as follows, “The attention of our ministry has been drawn to statements made respective by MP Kimani Ichungwa and Senator Simon Cherargei which statements purport to cast aspersions on the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports…Among the immutable norms of parliamentary practice include non admissibility of hearsay and not condemning anyone unheard and in their absence.” READ ALSO: The Majority Leader referred to the letter as “condescending to the institution of parliament “, Criticizing the CS, the Majority Leader accused him of implying that the legislators were raising issues based on “Hearsay”. “For the record for this Cabinet Secretary and others, because some may be misguided to believe thatas leader of majority, I am here holding brief for Cabinet Secretaries, when it comes to matters of accountability, I will hold you to account as if I am the leader of minority,” said Ichung’wa. Minority Leader Opiyo Wanday echoed the sentiment of the Majority Leader, faulting the Sports Cabinet Secretary for coming across as if he was instructing he House regarding its mandate. “It is not for anybody else to direct this House how to go about transacting its business, including the business of inviting people to this house under Article 95. This House has the mandate to deal with issues concerning people.. And therefore this House is in order in order to raise those queries that it raised,” he said. In his response, Ruaraka MP Tom Kajwang’ accused Namwamba of trying to lecture Parliament by providing, “a lengthy lecture about hearsay and saying what we are doing here we are purporting.” “And to allow this witness to write to the Speaker, where is even the protocol of writing to the Speaker?” posed Kajwang. “Now, how is it that a witness decides therefore, rises on a stool and decide to address the presiding officer of this house and lectures him accordingly.” After receiving criticism from the MPs, Sport CS Ababu Namwamba issued an apology, stating, “Let me make it clear that the correspondence that has been referenced here was authored and conveyed in good faith and would apologized unreservedly if in any way that letter has created wrong..” said Namwamba. “I therefore with a lot of respect, withdraw that correspondence and unreservedly send an apology to the honorable house.” Namwamba on Wednesday appeared before the National Assembly plenary for questioning over allegations of failing in his role at the Sports docket.

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Women Make Up Large Voting Population Zimbabwe Political Arena

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Reading Time: 3 minutesIn Zimbabwe political arena, women make up a large of the voting population, they tend to play more of a supportive role rather than taking a prominent positions. Despite dominating the voter population, women have been reduce to mostly cheerleaders in Zimbabwe’s political landscape In Mutare, Zimbabwe, Over half of the 6.5 million registered voters who will participate in the fiercely contested presidential, local municipality, and parliamentary elections on Wednesday are women. In Mutare Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) unveiled a list of 11 presidential candidates, none of them were women. In 2018, there were a total of 4 female candidates. The ZEC excluded 2 Female presidential candidates, Elizabeth Valerio of United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA) and Linda Masarira of the Labour, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD). This happened because Elizabeth submitted her nomination papers late, while Linda paid her nomination fees after the deadline. Both of the female presidential candidates decide to address the issue in court but Elizabeth succeeded in her case. Leading the ZEC to accept her nomination papers. However, Linda did not experience the same outcome of the success. In the National Assembly, there are 70 female candidates and 637 male candidates competing across the 210 constituencies. This makes up 11% of the total candidates, which decrease from 14% seen in 2018. Experts have noted that decrease in the count of female candidates reflects the persistent patriachal nature of political power structures. “it is quite disappointing that women failed to make it to the ballot after all the work and investment they had made to get into leadership over the past five years,” said Sitabile Dewa, an executive director and founder of the Women’s Academy For Leadership and Political Excellence (WALPE). ” it is sad that only one woman presidential candidate made it after the intervention of the courts.” She explained to Al Jazeera that the constitution explicitly mandates gender balance, yet political parties are not adhering to this requirement. READ ALSO: The 2013 Constitution reserves 60 out of the total 270 parliamentary seats for women, utilizing a proportional representation system. These seats are allocated to political parties according to the number of the seats they secure in each province. In addition, the constitutional obligation was originally due to conclude this year, but President Emmerson Mnangangwa reinstated it through a constitutional amendment. Moreover, additional segment of the constitution compel political parties to establish mechanism enabling women to contest constituency base seat. However, analyst have pointed out that there appears to be a deficiency of political determination to increase the representation of the women in governance. “The primary responsibility to promote gender equality lies with political parties. Lack of political will and sincerity to promote equality on the part of political parties is the main reason why the country has failed on the gender equality mark,” Dewa said Glanis Changachirere, a leader at the Institute for Young Women Development (IYWD), emphasized the necessity for dedicated efforts to promote women’s right, coming not only from independent commissions like the ZEC but from all sectors. “How Elizabeth Valeria landed on the ballot paper testifies how women’s political participation and representation is itself a struggle within the struggle for democracy,” she said. ” The courts should be last resort and not the starting place for women to seek the recognition of their rights.” Changachirere expressed concern that the scarcity of women on the ballot could potentially undermine the progress achieved over time in terms of gender equality. She was keenly observing the election results to gauge the number of female candidates who would be successful in their bids. ” The 11 % number of women who made it will further decrease after voting as some of the aspiring women leader are contesting in constituencies . their parties rarely win,” Dewa said.

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16-Year old Boy Accidentally Shot Himself Inside Car

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn northeast Harris County on Monday night, a 16-year old boy accidentally shot himself when he accidentally shot himself while driving a sedan. Harris County sheriff’s deputies reported. Initially transported to the hospital via Life Flight in a state of “Very critical condition,” the teenager’s situation took a dire turn. In an update shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez conveyed the unfortunate news that the teen had been pronounced dead at the hospital. The shooting occurred shortly past 8 p.m. On Monday at the junction of wallisville Road and the Sam Houston Tollway. READ ALSO: Gonzalez emphasized that this incident serves as a reminder of the immense danger and recklessness associated with handling a loaded firearm with a moving vehicle. It was reported, the 16-year-old was holding a pistol while operating a sedan that had three teenage passengers aboard. Two others aged 16 and one aged 17 years. The pistol went off when the sedan slowly bumped into the car ahead. Deputies stated that the driver of the hit car is okay but a bit shaken. Sheriff Gonzalez mention the chance that the driver might have been playing with the gun, causing it to fire. The investigation into the exact details is still ongoing. “At this point, we’re trying to conduct the investigation. We still want to confirm some details, make sure that we are getting the full story,” Gonzalez said. “The initial story is that the driver himself was handling the pistol when it discharge. But again, that could always change. we could get additional information to determine that one of the other occupants could have discharge the weapon.” Gonzalez stated that investigators don’t have any reason to think the shot came from anywhere other than inside the vehicle.

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the world's largest floating book fair, docked in Mombasa.

Biggest Floating Book Fair, Ship MV Logos Hope, Reaches Mombasa

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Biggest Floating Book Fair, the MV Logos Hope has made its way to Mombasa, Kenya, offering book enthusiasts in the region a 45 days opportunity to indulge in its extensive collection On Tuesday, the 132-meter long floating library, operated by the German non- profit organization GBA Ships, arrived in Mombasa with around 350 people aboard. The ship arrived in Mombasa 18 years after its sister vessel, Duolos, visited Kenya in the year 2005 The floating library is operated by a team of volunteers from more than 60 countries. It houses a collection of over 5,000 books. Additionally, it offers amenities like an international café, a visitors desk, and a welcoming area. READ ALSO: In collaboration with KPA, Inchcape, the Mombasa County government, and the Kenya Tourism Board, the MV Logos Hope’s visit to Kenya has been coordinated. This visit coincides with Kenya’s Recent hosting of several cruise ships. Captain William Ruto, the Managing Director of the Kenya Port Authority (KPA), warmly received the ship’s arrival. He emphasized its importance, not just for the Mombasa port, but for the entire country. Individuals aged 3 to 60 can access the ship by paying a nominal fee, granting them the opportunity to explore its diverse offerings. These include books covering a wide array of subject such as science, sports, hobbies, cooking, arts, medicine, languages and faith. Upon arrival, visitors can delve into the Logos Hope’s history via a concise video and engaging interactive display in the welcome zone. Furthermore, they are welcome to experience the ship’s onboard café’ for refreshments.

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Arsenal Beats Crystal Palace 1-0 With a Penalty

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Reading Time: 2 minutesArsenal won 1-0 against Crystal Palace on 21 Monday Night Football. The winning goal came from Martin Odegaard, who scored a penalty. During the match, Takehiro Tomiyasu- Arsenal player, received a red card and was sent off. The Gunners won their second game in a row in the new Premier League season at Selhurst Park. Odegaard scored a penalty in the 53 minute. which made the difference, even though referee David Coote gave Tomiyasu a red card for getting two quick yellow cards in 67 minute. READ ALSO: This caused a prolong period of pressure on Aaron Ramsdale’s goal, especially towards the end. Tyrick Mitchell shot over the goal, but the home team could not find a way to break Arsenal strong defense. Mikel Arteta’s team held on for a victory, which puts them at the same points level as Brighton and Machester City at the top of the Premier League. Palace now sit in 11th place as they could not build on their narrow 1-0 win against Sheffield United on the first weekend of the season. They also couldn’t take advantage of the extra player they had after Tomiyasu received a red card and sent off the match. Arteta commented on his team’s performance , saying, “I loved it. I absolutely loved it. it’s a really difficult place to come. We played how we wanted to play against 11, we dominated and created enough chances. we had two huge chances and normally he put them away but we never gave up. “We continued playing the way we wanted to and Edie earned us the right to go ahead with his action. Then we had to play the final half an hour with 10 men which is a context that we didn’t prepared but we had to adapt and the players we fantastic as I don’t think we gave anything away. I’m really happy”

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Michail Antonio restores West Ham's lead against Chelsea

West Ham Outshines Rivals Chelsea With 3-1 Goals Victory

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Reading Time: 2 minutesWest Ham secure an exciting 3-1 victory against Chelsea. Although Nayef Aguerd received a red card, this means that Mauricio is still seeking to win in the next match. Aguerd nodded and put West Ham in front after just seven minutes. He took advantage of Chelsea’s weak marking and headed in a perfect corner kick from debutant James Ward-Prowse. Then Carney Chukwuemeka leveled the score with a fantastic shot. Getting his first goal in the Premier League , He had to be subbed off later due to a knee injury. Actually, Chelsea decided not to let Moises Caicedo play his first game, even though he had just joined them from Brighton in a record- breaking British transfer. Chelsea had a great chance to win with victory at halftime match. But ,just before the half ended, Enzo Fernandez miss the penalty. READ ALSO: That turned out to be crucial because, against the flow of the game, Michail Antonio Forcefully returned the lead to the home team just eight minutes into the second half. Despite Aquerd’s second yellow card leading to his sending off in the middle of the second half, Hammers managed to maintain their advantage. David Moyes term this outcome a “significant result”. Lucas Pacqeta secure it with a penalty in added time, earned after Caicedo fouled Emerson. After Edson Alvarez a belated debut, West Ham has climbed to the sixth spot in the standings following their inaugural victory of the new season. In contrast, Chelsea finds themselves in the 15th position, still in pursuit of their first three points in the current seas

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Bruno Fernandes to miss Europa League

Fernandes Ruled Out of The Next Upcoming Europa League

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Reading Time: 1 minuteBruno Fernandes will miss upcoming Europa League Quarter Final. His absences is likely to affect how the team plays and their plans to excel in the tournament. Without his input and skills, other players will need to work extra hard to make up for his absences. The Portuguese playmaker faced a tough call with a handball just before halftime break. The incident occurred just moment after Erik Lamela manage to avoid a red card, VAR determined that his challenge on Casemiro deserve only a yellow card and not a penalty. READ ALSO: Serbia’s player Nemanja Gudelj tried to score a goal for Tottenham with a shot far away. But the ball hit Fernandes on the arm from very close. In that scenario, referee Felix Zwayer quickly showed the yellow card, and this made Fernandes unhappy. Fernandes showed his frustration understandably because of the yellow card awarded, and this resulted not to appear in the next upcoming match next week. As the match progressed, Erik Ten Hag substituted a 28 year old Fernandes in the second half. The decision that appear not to be pleased with.

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