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Youth Bride Cash Reward in the Super China

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a bid to encourage young people to marry, “Youth Bride cash Rewards” are offered. It address concerns about a declining birth rate. Eastern Chinese county is offering couples a “reward” of 1,000 yuan for the young bride age less than 25 years. Last week, the Official WeChat account of Changshan county published a notice. The notice promotes age- appropriate marriage and childbearing, especially for new weds by offering a reward. The notice also incorporates a set of subsidies for childcare, fertility, education and benefiting couples with children. Amid China’s first population decrease in sixty years and the swift aging of its population. Legal are actively pursuing a variety of measures. These measures encompass financial incentives and improved childcare facilities. All aimed at increasing the birth rate and countering the challenge of population aging. READ ALSO: In China, The legal marriage age stands at 22 for males and 20 years for females. However, there has been a decreasing trend in the number of couples choosing to marry. This decline has in turn resulted in the reduced birth rate. This is driven by official policies that create challenges for the single women aiming to start families. According to government, data released in June. Marriage rates in 2022 hit a record low at 6.8 million, making the lowest count since 1986. The year also witnessed a decrease of 800,000 marriages compare to 2021 In addition, The state media reported that in 2022, China’s fertility rate is already one of the world’s lowest as estimated to have reached a record of 1.09. More ever, high child expense and the need to interrupt their careers have discourage numerous women. This has made them from having more or any children. Gender discrimination and enduring traditional beliefs portraying women as the primary caregivers for their offspring, continue to prevail throughout the county. Finally, low consumer confidence and increasing apprehensions about China’s economic health stand as significant reason. This is for the young Chinese individual who are disinclined to marry and have children at young age.

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The KUCCPS New Implementation Program

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Reading Time: 2 minutesOn August 38, The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has implemented new program. The application process for admission to the Open Universities of Kenya. KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer Agnes Mercy Wahome, announced that the application would be free of charge and have no deadline. “This is due to the uniqueness of the Open University’s mode of learning and flexible modular program design, that will allow student to study at their own pace and convenience,” said Wahome. In an unprecedented move in Kenya’s history, the university released new admission requirement. It will incorporate work experiences, short courses, or recognition of prior learning for admitting students to degree programs. The university is striving to break conventional barriers and create opportunities for a broader range of Kenyans to access university education in flexible and convenient manner. In addition, On August 3rd, 2023, President William Samoe Ruto chartered the Open University of Kenya (OUK) to cater all Kenyans. Who may have missed early opportunities or faced obstacles like formal grades, age, financial capacity, gender, or geographical location that hindered their access to university education. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elijah Omwenga, has made a request to the placement body. To list five degree programs and two postgraduate diploma course, on the student placement application portal. READ ALSO: To be eligible for undergraduate courses. The student must present their KCSE certificate or equivalent, and submit a portfolio for the recognition of prior learning as part of the minimum admission requirements. Furthermore, The university plans to offer various undergraduate program. Bachelor of Data Science, Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, Bachelor of Technology Education, Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship and Bachelor of Economic and Statistics. The postgraduate programs will encompass the flagship Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Accountability. Also Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Design and Technology. Finally, The Degree and Postgraduate diploma programs consist of 12 to 14 course units per academic year. Postgraduate program are design for completion within one year. While Bachelor’s degree programs take four years. Students can choose flexible open learning, opting to study one course unit at a time if desired. This option is available for both bachelor’s degree and postgraduate diploma programs. Students located outside East Africa will be subject to an additional 10% fee.

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The World Highest Ranking Penguin

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Reading Time: 2 minutesMeet Sir Nils, The Penguin holding the impressive rank of Major General in the Norwegian Army. Making him the World highest ranking Penguin. The Norwegian King’s Guard has promoted Sir Nils Olav III, a king penguin residing at Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo, to the Position of Major General. This promotion has granted Nils the distinction of holding the Third Highest rank within the Norwegian Army. The Norwegian King’s Guard has designated the widely acclaimed king penguin as its mascot and colonel in chief. The Edinburgh Zoo has posted photos of the ceremony on X- formerly Twitter. Showcasing the presence of over 160 Uniformed soldiers from His Majesty the King of Norway’s Guard. READ ALSO: A special ceremony honored Sir Nils with new badge of honor at Penguins Rock. The location of the wildlife conservation charity. The majestic black, white and yellow penguin has held the role of mascot for His Majesty the King if Norway’s Guard since as far back 1972. The name “Nils Olav” and the associated ranks have been passed down through three king penguins over the year, with the current holder being Nils Olav III. The Edinburgh Zoo christened a king penguin with the names of two people. Major Nils Egelien, who arranged his adoption by the zoo in 1972, and the King of Norway, King Olav. The Guardsmen pay visits to Sir Nils at the zoo every few years while performing at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in the City. During these visits, they confer a promotion upon him, as stated in a blog by the Edinburg Zoo. Since adopted in 1972, he has steadily climbed the ranks. He started as the Mascot and was later promoted to Corporal in 1982. Then Sergeant in 1987, Regimental Sergeant Major in 1993 and Honorable Regimental Sergeant Major in 2001.In 2005 he was promoted to Colonel-in-Chief. In 2008 he was rank to Knighthood, Brigadier Sir in 2016 and now Major General in 2023.

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Influential Contraband Baron Mathee wa Ngara In The Court

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe businesswoman Nancy Kigunzu, also known as “Mathee wa Ngara”, holds the reputation of an influential contraband baron. She has file a petition at the Milimani Law Courts, aiming to prevent her arrest and prosecution on drug trafficking allegations. The Legal label Kigunzu as a notorious drug dealer in the Nairobi. She, however, denies any involvement in the illegal trade and accuses the police of fabricating evidence against her. “I have never committed any crime in Kenya nor have I been involved in any criminal activity in Kenya. Neither personally nor jointly with others. I therefore do not understand why the police are looking to arrest me,” she say in her court papers. Kigunzu questions why the police intend to arrest her and have kept her two minor sons, aged 16 and 17, detained for five days without providing any justification. The prosecutions has urged the court to deny bail to Nancy Kigunzu alias Mathee wa Ngara, Teresia Wanjiru, and two others. In an affidavit filed at the JKIA law Court, the prosecution requested the court to detain the four individuals, in order to prevent them from negatively influencing the society. “The accused persons be isolated from society so they do not continue poisoning the society in which they live in,” reads the affidavit. READ ALSO: The investigating officer, Stephen Chesire, mentioned that if released, the accused individuals would likely evade court proceedings. He added that they present a flight risk, and their place of residence is unknown. The prosecution argued that they plan to engage essential witnesses. By interviewing and recording their statements, they might uncover information leading to the arrest of additional accomplices. “Should the respondents be released before the investigations are complete. There is a likelihood that they will interfere with the investigations and complication of evidences,” the court was told. The prosecution argues that it possesses compelling evidence against the accused persons. Authorities have charge the four individuals with possession and trafficking of drugs.

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Billionaire Jaswant Singh Rai Found after After Days of Abduction

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Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Saturday, Billionaire Jaswant Sigh Rai was reported missing at Kilimani police station. Armed men abducts him at the intersection of Wood Avenue and Lenana Road in broad daylight. After several days, they released him from the captivity. His lawyer, Kioko Kilukumi, reported that the kidnapper released the Billionaire Rai on Friday. On Friday evening at round 5:30 p.m. The CCTV captures a Toyota Landcruiser V8 moving a long Wood Avenue. Merely 10 seconds later, a double cab pick-up speed up, overtook, and the blocked the Toyota Landcruiser at the junction of the Wood Avenue and Lenana Road. Three men armed with guns exited the vehicle and promptly approached the driver’s door. They forcibly opened the door, pulled out the solitary driver from the car, and forcefully loaded him into their vehicle before swiftly driving away. The abandoned car stayed at the scene, while other drivers could be observed overtaking it. Subsequent investigation disclosed that the abducted person was businessman Jaswant Rai. The Chairman of the Rai Group of Companies, which owns West Kenya Sugar Company. Kilimani Sub-County Police Commander, Moss Ndiwa, confirm that his officers received a report of an abandoned vehicle on the road, more than an hour after the abduction. They then towed the vehicle to the station. READ ALSO: Ndiwa also confirmed that a family member of Rai file a missing person report at the station on Saturday. One day after Billionaire abducted. Dectectives at the station are actively looking into this case. The police commander, also dimssied suggestions that police were involved in the kidnapping. Just a month earlier, authorities arrested the Billionaire upon his return to the country from abroad. They questioned him on suspicison of sabotaging the revival of Mumias Sugar Company. This recent incident follows closely after that event. The matter is currently under court proceedings. During a Sunday tour of Bungoma County, President William Ruto connected the Billionaire Rai to a group of cartels. He accused these cartels of obstructing the government’s industry reforms plans and declared his intent to directly confront them “Kwa hivyo msikue na wasiwasi niko hapo chonjo kabisa. Nitahakikisha hii kitu inakaa chonjo na wakora wote hapo katikati miskikue na wasiwasi. Kuna mtu atakuja kutuongelesha kiingereza hapa sijui mhindi fulani sijui ni nani, mwengine ananiambie Rai. Rai ni nani hapana hiyo haiwezekani hiyo. No hii ni mali ya wanainchi na hatuezi kukubali mtu ambaye ata take advantage of the people in this region,” President Ruto said. The President’s comments have sparked inquiries into whether state agents were implicated in the bussinessman’s kidnapping.

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Eldoret Town To Be The Next City In 6Months Time

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Reading Time: 2 minutesAccording to a Senate Committee, Eldoret town, Well know as the “Home of Champions”. Is the largest commercial center in the Northern Region. It is going to be the next City in 6 months time. Upon conducting a recent visit to the town. The committee advised Uasin Gishu county to upgrade its sewerage infrastructure. Furthermore, they appealed to national government to expedite the completion of the Eldoret Eastern Bypass The Senate Committee on Devolution inspected crucial facilities necessary for the town’s elevation to city status. However, ODM secretary in charge of the devolution, Kipkorir Arap Menjo. Question why there was a rush to confer city status and yet other need are yet to be addressed. “What we miss if we don’t have a city in the name? What is the rush for? First revived the economy first, efficient waste disposal and upgrade the sewage system. Do away with poverty, street children. Some needs should be addressed before demanding city status. We have a meeting tomorrow in Eldoret West Hall to discuss the same.” Menjo said However, Senator Sheikh Abbas of Wajir, The committee expressed optimism that the prerequisites for the Eldoret to attain a city status will be fulfilled within the six months. READ ALSO: Question now is ringing in most of Kenyans, ” should the parliament endorse the proposal to elevate this renowned sports town?” It is celebrated for producing world-class athlete and often referred as the ” City of Champions”. Is now going to become the Fifth city in Kenya, joining the ranks of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru. As the committee outlined, Eldoret features substantial road infrastructure within the town, maintains well-established emergency response system, houses healthcare facilities, and also serves as the location for one of the nation’s largest airports. The Eldoret International Airport along with other amenities. In addition, the committee also pointed out the town’s illustrious sports heritage as a vital contributing factor to Eldoret’s suitability for elevation to city status. The committee also pointed out the town’s illustrious sports heritage as a vital contributing factor to Eldoret’s suitability for elevation to city status. “WE have conducted an inspection of the facilities required before granting city status to a town in Eldoret. The ongoing expansion of Eldoret International Airport is part of this process. The town needs to demonstrate its ability to facilitate trade once it obtain a city status,” Senator Abbas remarked. He states that, his committee found the road network project impressive. He also adds that they had completed the majority of the transport infrastructure project.

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From Good to Worst, Lawyer to the Client

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Reading Time: 2 minutesTurning from good to worst, chaos erupted when two opposing political faction clashed at Kerugoya police station on Tuesday. The incident involved the well-known Women Representative, Njeri Maina. The Women Representative of Kirinyaga County- Njeri Maina, states that she is going to take legal steps against the individual who assaulted her on Tuesday. Njeri’s lawyer, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo, share the news on Friday. This is after she provided a statement about the incident at the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) office in Kerugoya. In addition, Amollo mention that the lawsuit will center on the three main points. Seeking criminal and civil charges against the attackers of Women Rep. He also emphasize the assault on the lawmaker which took place within a police station’s premises. “The first aspect is the criminal prosecution for this heinous act. The second related to her injuries but now to the criminal files but to the civil matter. The Third aspect is that Maina was actually injured within the vicinity of a police station,” He said. READ ALSO: However, he emphasize the absence of space for political violence in Kenya. Amollo highlights his anticipation for the DCI to promptly wrap up their inquiry into the matter. He mention that Njeri’s assailants are said to be familiar to her. “She knows those who caused this, she knows those who sent them and we are going to sue them for the suffering that she has gone through,” he said. In regard, Njeri expresses her trust in the law enforcement authorities to ensure her attackers face consequences. She also urges the youth in Kirinyaga not to allow themselves to be manipulated by politicians for political purposes. Women Representative Njeri Maina, was assaulted on Tuesday after two groups supporting rivals political faction clashed at the Kerugoya police station. Njeri, a professional lawyer, accompanying her client, Baragwi MCA David Mathenge to the station. They were there to provide a statement about accusation that he damaged a county government water project in Mukandu-ini village the previous week. After her client finished giving the statement, Njeri spoke to journalist. She mentioned that she would act as the legal representative for the MCA if he was brought to court. However, chaos erupted when individuals suspected to be aligned with Waiguru arrive and disrupted the press briefing. They physically attacked supporters of both the Women Representative and the MCA during the incident. National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi, urge the DCI to initiate an investigation into the attack on Women Rep. He also suggest that the DCI should look into Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, people believe the attackers were acting on behalf of the county government.

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Former US President Trump Arrested In Election Case, Mug Shot Made Public

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Reading Time: 3 minutesOn Thursday, US President Donald Trump arrested at a jail in Georgia. They accused him of racketeering and conspiracy. After that, President was released after paying $200,000 and they took a picture of him, which is a moment in history to him and the continent. Former President Trump, who is said to have worked with 18 others try to change the 2020 election outcome. The Southern State, was in Atlanta’s Fulton County Jail for under 30 minutes. Then, he left in a motorcade for the airport. Similar to the other people who were involve in the case have turned themselves in, the 77 year old Former President Trump. They had his photo taken when he was being booked. This is the first time in history, that has happened with the current or the former US president. READ ALSO: The sheriff’s office released a photo where he looked unhappy at the camera. He was wearing a dark blue suit, a white shirt and a red tie. Speaking to reporters after his arrest, Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, said it was a ” very sad day for America.” “What has taken place here is a travesty of justice,” he said.” I did nothing wrong.” Trump posted the mug shot on his own Truth Social platform with the caption “Election Interference” and a link to his campaign website. A little while later, he put it up on X, which used to be called Twitter. He liked using Twitter a lot, but he got kicked out of it later after his supporters caused trouble at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Elon Musk, the new owner, brought back Trump on X in November of last year. However, Trump didn’t really use it and decide to post on the Truth Social instead. This was his first post on what used to be called Twitter since 2021. The Fulton County Jail assigned Trump the inmate number “P01135809”. They listed his height as six feet three inches (1.9 Meters), his weight as 215 pounds (97 kgs) and his hair color as “Blod or Strawberry.” Since April, the billionaire has faced criminal charges in the Four separate occasions. This has set the stage for a year filled with unusual drama as he attempts to manage numerous court appearances alongside another White House campaign. Trump manage to avoid having his picture taken during his previous arrest earlier this year. He was arrested in New York for allegedly paying hush money to a porn star, in Florida for mishandling confidential government documents, and in Washington for charges related to plotting against his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joel Biden. His arrest occurred just one day after Trump declined to participate in a televised debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This debate featured eight of his competitors for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. However, all of them are trailing far behind him in the polls. However, he manage to attract attention nonetheless. Almost all of the candidates, except for two, state that they would back him as the party’s nominee even if he were found guilty of a crime. Trump’s booking in Futon County jail had a strong security due to ongoing investigation about inmate deaths and poor condition. District Attorney Fani Willis gave Trump and 18 other until Friday noon to surrender in a racketeering case, Trump and 11 others complied. Ex-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows surrendered and got released on $100,000 bond. Trump’s ex-lawyer Rudy Giulian, involve in false election claims, was booked and released. Supporters gathered around the jail, with some staying overnight. Trump’s trial, starting January 2024, involves overturning past election using lies and Capitol attack. Trump’s lawyer want a later start in April 2026. Willis earlier suggested March for the racketeering case, but later proposed October, facing opposition from Trump’s legal team. The Florida trial about government document begins in May

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CS Machogu Ensures University Admission Remains Open to All

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCS Ezekiel Machogu, ensures university admission remains open to all despite fees shortage. As Education Secretary, he reassures to parents and students planning to enrolling to public university next month, that no individual will be denied admission due to lack of fees. Machogu spoke to the National Assembly Committee on Education on Thursday. He said that although only 30% of the group has applied for government scholarship, the other remaining 70% should not be worried because, they will also get a chance to enroll. He share that he will send a circular to Vice Chancellors to make sure no student is close out. Meanwhile, many optimistic university students were still in line at the HELB offices in Anniversary Towers, hoping for an opportunity to apply for government financing. They were all dependent on a slow system for their applications. “Treasury is giving us funds for 2nd, 3rd and 4th years. Which will be disbursed to universities as we are concluding the process of categorization for the 1st years. We have made it clear to our public and private universities not to turn away students while we are doing the process of the funding,” CS Machogu said. READ ALSO: Machogu talked about worries from Mps about how scholarships and loans are being given out. The process is not finished and might make students miss their chances. “We discussed the matter with the Vice Chancellors and they agreed to our proposal but I will write a circular,” he stated. Higher Education Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala added,” The students are already visiting the facility and are being assisted and we will ensure this happens until they settle down and get on with their studies.” Education officials mentioned that 70% of the students still haven’t applied for the government funding. The lawmakers are asking the ministry to extend the deadline from September 7th so that no student is left out. The government is also considering extending time. “We have built capacity at the Huduma Center so that they can apply from there, we are working with the interior ministry to fast track the process.” HELB CEO Charles Ringera said. Cs Machogu noted, “we will not like to lock out any person, and if you have an application you can just report in university and be guided on how to apply, we will be quite flexible because as you can see the number are still low.” Until Thursday,75,272 out of 285,000 students in universities and TVETS had applied successfully. People are asking what will happen to those who are not yet 18 years old. Nyando MP Jared Okello stated: “You are criminalizing finishing Form Four at 16, we are opening doors for crooks who will offer to help.” CS Machogu responded: ” We have been able to analyze this because we have had some sort of problem. The system has some kind of jam such that we apply and the system is not able to absorb. The validation process has also has challenges.” Even with the reassurance, students at the HELB offices in Anniversary Towers appeared sad and frustrated as they stood in line seeking help before the September 7th deadline. Some of the students are familiar with these difficulties- last year, they had to give up on the loan because of the same system problem. Most of the students who finished high school last year are concerned about the missing out on funding. This could affect their education plans as their parents cannot afford to pay the entire school fees. They are asking the government to give more time for HELB applications. All to note that, only the 2022 KCSE candidates will follow the new funding model.

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TikTok Office To be Established in Kenya

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Reading Time: 2 minutesShou Zi Chew, TikTok’s CEO, says, TikTok office is going to be established in Kenya to better and manage how the application works in Africa continent at large. Chew shared the announcement on Thursday, 24 of August, during a virtual meeting with President Dr William Samoe Ruto. Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and Economic Adviser Adan Hussein were also present at the meeting. “During the meeting, Chew pledge to hire more Kenyans to work for TikTok,” read a statement by state House communication team. The CEO also said they would make sure the things people post on the application follows the rules of the community. Following this convention, it signifies that the inappropriate content or offensive content will be remove completely from the platform. The topic of explicit and inappropriate content was brought up in the National Assembly when the businessman Bob Ndolo introduced a motion to prohibit the platform. READ ALSO: The lawmakers proposed that instead of banning the app, there should be regulation to manage negative content share on it. As per the Lawmakers, the application host useful content and is a source of income for many young content creators. TikTok also has gain significant importance to our life as well as social media platform for various reason. Firstly, it create creative expressions. TikTok provides a space for each individuals to showcase their creativity through short videos. Users can create, edit and share content that reflects their talents, skills and unique perspectives. Youth engagement is another important factor, The platform has particularly resonate with young generations, allowing them to engage with content in a way that suits their preferences and attentions spans. Don’t forget the vital role of entertainment and engagement. Content users’ interest resulting in an engaging and entertaining experiences. The platforms offers a variety of content, from humor and dance to educational and inspirational videos. Discovering Trends and top stories. TikTok is known for sparking trends and challenges that spreads rapidly. Example the story of Zerato and his tales is now known all over because of TikTok. More importantly, TikTok creates Career Opportunities. Many content creators have found success on the platform, leading to partnerships, collaborations and even careers in entertainment, marketing and influencer industries. Finally, education and Awareness. TikTok has been used to share informative content on a wide range of topic, from science to social issues. Making education and awareness campaigns more accessible. To conclude, TikTok hold a lot of significance in its capacity. Using it well, will be of create benefits and source of entertainment.

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