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Bloodshed in the Ethiopia-Amhara: Death Toll to 183

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe UN human rights office reported on Tuesday that, fighting between Ethiopia’s military and militiamen in the Amhara region has claimed the live of at least 183 people. This announcement provides the most comprehensive independent death toll to date regarding the month long conflict. In response to the violence, the government has arrested more than 1,000 people nationwide under the declare state of emergency. The UN added in a statement that a considerable portion of those taken to custody are reported to be youths members of ethnic Amhara origin. The Ethiopians government spokesperson has yet to respond to a request for comment. In accordance to that, accusations have fueled the conflict among many in Amhara. The Ethiopia’s second most populous regions, who assert that the government is working to undermine their security. The government denies these allegations. READ ALSO: However, earlier this month, government forces has recaptured major towns and cities across the region that was initially been taken over by the militiamen. But, the conflict continues to persist. “With federal forces reasserting their presence in certain town and Fano militias reportedly retreating into rural areas. We call on all actors to stop killings, other violation and abuses,” the UN statement said. In addition, two Doctors reported that fresh fighting on Sunday in the town of Debre Tabor led to the killing of at least four people. The clashes erupted roughly a week after Ethiopia’s military entered the town. Stated by one of the doctors who spoke under the condition of anonymity for safety reasons. One of the doctors stated that, he personally observed the bodies of the four people died in clashes. He also noted numerous wounded individual, including his father-in-law. Who had been shot in the chest by unknown gunman near his house. The other doctor confirmed death toll of at least seven individuals. Comprising three civilians and for police officers. The police officers had been involved in the fighting to support the Ethiopia military.

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The Super Being: Live Worms In A Human Brain

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Reading Time: 2 minutesScience and medicine never disappoints by showing us the world new discovery. The mystery of a live being with live worms in the Human Brain. In the groundbreaking achievement, scientist report discovering a live 8cm worm actively residing in the brain of an Australian woman. In Canberra last year, Surgeons actively removed the” String-like structure” from the patient’s affected frontal lobe during surgery. “It was definitely not what we were expecting. Everyone was shocked,” said operating surgeon Dr Hari Priya Bandi. For months, the 64 year old woman endured systems like stomach pain, coughing, and night sweats. Eventually, these evolved into forgetfulness and depressions. She entered the hospital in late January 2021, and later scan revealed a typical lesion within the right frontal lobe of the brain.” Yet, it was only during a biopsy conducted by Dr. Bandi in June 2022 that the root cause of her condition was unveiled. READ ALSO: Doctors stated that the red parasite could have been a live in her brain for a duration of up to two months. The woman, who reside in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal that her case represents the first recorded instance of larvae invasion and development in the human brain. The neurosurgeon who identified the worm noted that. As she began examining the brain area that had exhibited abnormality in the scans, she could feel it. “I thought, gosh, that feels funny, you couldn’t see anything more abnormal,” said Dr Bandi. “And then i was able to really feel something, and I took my tweezers and I pulled it out and i thought,” Gosh! What is that? Its moving!” “Everyone was shocked. The worm that we found was happily moving, quite vigorously, outside the brain,” she said. She then sought advice from her colleague, Sanjaya Senanayake, an infectious diseases expert, on how to proceed. However, researchers issue a warning that the case highlights the growing risk of diseases and infectious being transmitted from animals to people. Carpert pythons, non venomous sale that inhabit a large part of Australia, commonly host the Ophidascaries robertsi (scientific name ) roundworm. According to scientist, it ‘is highly likely that the woman acquired the roundworm while collecting Warrigal greens, a native grass species, by a lake near her home. The region is also home to carpet pythons. In the journal, Australian parasitology expert Mehrab Hossain hypothesized that the woman inadvertently became a “accidental host” by using the foraged plants, possibly tainted with python feces and parasite eggs, for cooking. To conclude, the ANU team has documented the emergence of 30 new infection types within the last 30 years. Among these, three quarters are zoonotic, indicating that they originated in animals and transmitted to humans.

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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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