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Two Male Suspects Adeyemi Tosin, Rotimi Boluwatife Held for Sexually Assaulting Multiple Women

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Two suspects, known as Adeyemi Tosin and Rotimi Boluwatife, have been detained by the Nigerian police over sexual misconduct. Temitope Ojo and Alimo Karimu are the two women who were sexually assaulted after narcotics were added to their noodles to induce sleep by these two men.

According to information obtained by this website, one of the victim’s parents reported the incident to the police, who visited the suspects’ home right away and made an arrest. These suspects confessed to the crime after questioning.

Omolola Odutola, the Ogun State police spokesperson, who also verified the event, stated,�?“They further stated that, on interrogation, she stated that the said Temitope Ojo was lying helplessly in a house.”

Additionally, after receiving the report, the DCB went to the mentioned residence, where they detained two people from the Ite Egun Area of Ifo: 23-year-old Rotimi Boluwatife “M” and 29-year-old Adeyemi Tosin. Temitope Ojo was observed in the home and it’s said that her condition is worsening.

All of them were carried to the station. Furthermore, these suspects acknowledged that the two girls were molested by them. This was after the suspects combined psychoactive cannabis with noodles to induce slumber.

State House Kenya Plans to Sell Cars for as Low as 3m Shillings

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NAIROBI: News coming to our desk indicate that. There are plans to hold a large-scale auction of automobiles, tires, and scrap metal have been announced by the State House of Kenya.

According to a notice released by State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito the exercise will take place on Friday, June 16, at the State Department for Roads in Ruiru. Sources have it that the cars up for auction are reportedly in good enough shape to be repaired. And the winning bidders will be able to take care of them so they can be driven.

Among the luxury and sleek cars up for auction are Range Rovers, Mercedes Benzes, and Prados. The president’s office will sell thirteen cars as per these reports. The Toyota van is the least expensive, costing Ksh110,000 (about Ugx3m) on the list.

Three Range Rovers are among the others; their respective auction prices are Sh1.25 million, Sh1.2 million, and Sh 570,000. They are purchasing a second hand vehicle.

Here is a comprehensive checklist that you can use to know more about these cars:

Also up for auction are three Prado models: the Toyota Prado VXL (Ksh 450,000), the Toyota Prado TX (Ksh 200,000), and the Toyota Prado 300,000.

Furthermore, a Mercedes Benz E200 (KSh200,000), ,000 Nissan Xtrail (KSh200), Toyota Fortuner (KSh300,000), Toyota Land Cruiser V8 (KSh300,000), and Mitsubishi Pajero (KSh163,000) are some of the other vehicles. Interested parties bidding in the Astorion Auctioneers auction are needed to deposit KSh50,000.

Only those bidders who are unsuccessful will get their deposit returned. The winning bidder must pick up their purchase within 30 days or they will risk paying KSh1,000 per day for storage. Besides, the Kenyan State House recommended that potential candidates should inspect the cars on Wednesday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The inspection exercise will take place at the State House Kenya Department of Roads yard in Ruiru.

Cyclone Hidaya to Intensify, Tanzania Meteorological Authority Cautions

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DAR es SALAAM: The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has advised caution because Cyclone Hidaya is predicted to linger until May 6, 2024, at which point it is expected to weaken.

Tanzania’s Eastern coast is being monitored for Cyclone “Hidaya,” according to a TMA statement released on Friday, May 3, 2024. The statement also noted that the cyclone is still getting stronger as it approaches the area.

“By 9:00 am on Friday, it had further strengthened and reached the status of a full-fledged cyclone, approximately 401 kilometers East of the coast of Mtwara,” part of the statement read.

Additionally, according to TMA, there is a good chance that Cyclone “Hidaya” will continue to intensify and move closer to Tanzania’s coast for the next 12 hours while keeping its full cyclone designation based on the trajectory of the weather systems at sea.

The Tanzania weather watchdog had already warned residents of the country’s coastal region of severe gusts and heavy rainfall linked to Cyclone “Hidaya” in the Thursday updates.

“The regions include Mtwara, Lindi, and Coast (including the Mafia Islands), Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Morogoro, Ugunja, and Pemba regions and neighboring areas,” the statement added.

READ: Pres. William Ruto Postpones Reopening of Schools as Kenya Prepares for Cyclone Hidaya

The authorities also recommended that citizens keep an eye on weather forecasts and pay attention to any cautious advice that is issued.

Low pressure is the cause of cyclone “Hidaya,” which is accompanied by high winds and a lot of rain.

President William Ruto Postpones Reopening of Schools as Kenya Prepares for Cyclone Hidaya

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NAIROBI: Kenya’s president William Samoei Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to postpone the reopening of schools amid heavy rainfall that has killed and left scores homeless. The new directive comes barely three days before when schools were scheduled to reopen on May 6.

President Ruto warned that the rain will extend into next month thus Kenya will face its first cyclone, Hidaya, with extreme repercussions.

“Metrological reports paint a dire picture, the rains will persist for the rest of this month and possibly after. Kenya will face its first cyclone. This cyclone will hit any time, and it’s predicted to cause torrential rain, strong winds, and dangerous waves” Revealed William Ruto.

The head of state made the remarks on Friday at the State House while giving his State of the nation address as mandated by Article 132 of the Constitution of Kenya requires a sitting president to address the nation on the progress of his administration in Parliament every year.

Cyclone Hidaya, if it hits, will be accompanied by very strong winds across coastal areas, thunderstorms and bands of showers which could potentially wreak havoc on property, infrastructure and livelihoods.

According to government data, more than 190,000 people have so far been affected by the floods and at least 210 are known to have died as reported by BBC earlier today. Ruto urged Kenyans in flood-prone areas to promptly relocate to safer grounds with assistance from all security agencies.

“With meteorological reports forecasting increased rainfall, we urge Kenyans in flood-prone areas to promptly relocate to safer grounds. Adequate resources have been allocated to mitigate the effects of the floods on those affected,” said President Ruto.

“I direct all security agencies to evacuate all vulnerable Kenyans” Added President William Ruto. In his address, President Ruto inspired hope by declaring that we shall overcome the challenges posed by the floods calling for unity and compassion in the recovery efforts.” he ended.

Over 90 victims Evacuated After Maasai Mara National Reserve Floods

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NAIROBI: Kenya has evacuated tourists and workers at Maasai Mara National Reserve after the Talek River within the park overflowed its banks and floods,  submerging more than 14 campgrounds as the nation continues to be battered by severe rains.

Over 90 individuals have been successfully evacuated, according to Kenya’s Red Cross. Both the Narok County government and the Mara Elephant Project claim to have sent helicopters to assist with the evacuations.

The Talek River, which flows through the wildlife sanctuary, breached its banks on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 morning following heavy rains, inflicting extensive damage and a tight escape for dozens of visitors and residents working at the hotels, lodges, and tents inside Maasai Mara National Reserve as floods worsened.

According to local media, Tuesday night’s flooding caused visitors and employees to climb trees in order to escape the ruthless waters. The yearly wildebeest migration from Tanzania’s Serengeti makes the Maasai Mara National Reserve, in the southwest of the nation, a well-liked tourist attraction.

Narok County Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu confirmed that with the deployment of two helicopters, all the visitors and workers had been evacuated safely and transferred to nearby hotels and camps where there was no flooding.

“We are implementing plans and mobilizing resources to respond promptly to distress calls and ensure the safety of our residents. We are remaining dedicated to fulfilling our duty to protect and serve the people during these challenging times,” Ntutu stated in a statement issued in Narok town.

Alfred Mutua, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife in the major national parks and reserves, recommended lodging establishments and campgrounds near rivers to set up evacuation plans in case of flooding during a recent briefing.

“Several camps have been affected by flooding, prompting our coordinated efforts to evacuate visitors, and we have been successful so far,” Mutua mentioned.

Since mid-March, over 180 people have lost their lives in Kenya due to massive flooding, landslides, and infrastructure destruction brought on by above-average rainfall.

In addition to directing the military to assist in the search and rescue operations, President William Ruto has asked residents of “fragile areas” (areas vulnerable to flooding and landslides) to relocate to higher ground.

This week is predicted to bring more rain, according to meteorologists, and Kenyans are still in much panic.

American Institutes for Research Opens new Kenya Office to Aid Universities in East Africa

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NAIROBI: The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has opened a new office in Kenya that will conduct research and provide technical assistance to universities and other organizations in the East Africa region.

On April 29, 2024, AIR staff accompanied by local and regional leaders attended the grand opening ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya. Jessica Heppen, AIR President and CEO said that in East Africa, “there is a growing desire to improve education, health, workforce, and economic opportunities as a way to strengthen communities and improve lives.”

“We are doing more than opening an office today. AIR is making a commitment to be partners with the leaders and citizens of the region to increase opportunities and create a better, more equitable world for all,” Heppen added.

In addition to housing 40 AIR employees, the new office will act as a center for the organization’s ongoing operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and other neighboring nations. Supporting and overseeing USAID and UNICEF projects in the area as well as investigating connections between socioeconomic variables and climate change in East Africa are among the tasks included in this endeavour.

In order to guarantee the applicability of American Institutes for Research and technical assistance work and to aid in the education of the upcoming generation of social and behavioral scientists, the Kenya office will also serve as the site of collaborations with local institutions and other organizations.

“The challenges in East Africa are unique and complex and, for that reason, we must work with those that are closest to the problems we are trying to address and understand the needs of those who live and work in these communities,” said Christine Kiecha, managing director of AIR’s Kenya office.

The University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and the University of Nairobi are partners in the AIR Pipeline Partnership Program, which is financed by the AIR Equity Initiative. Its purpose is to educate, train, and mentor students pursuing careers in social and behavioral science.

Additionally, AIR is expanding its research and educational collaborations with Kenyatta University and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.

“AIR wants to serve as a catalyst to increase the development and use of timely, relevant evidence and help grow the social and behavioral science fields in East Africa,” said Ashu Handa, an AIR Institute Fellow based in the Kenya office. “We look forward to building on our current partnerships and developing new relationships that will be beneficial in the future.” 

About AIR

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1946. It carries out behavioral and social scientific research and provides technical support in the fields of health, education, and workforce development both nationally and globally.

The goal of AIR is to produce and apply rigorous evidence that advances a more just and fair world. This objective guides AIR’s work. AIR is based in Arlington, Virginia, and operates offices both domestically and internationally.

TANESCO Switches off Five Power Dams in Tanzania Due to Low Electricity Demand

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DAR es SALAAM: Five hydroelectric power stations have been shut down in Tanzania by TANESCO to curb down on the excess electricity on the national grid. This was revealed by the country’s Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa.

Additionally, he said that the country’s major power plant, Mwalimu Nyerere Hydroelectric Station alone has produced enough electricity to support some of the major cities such as the nation’s main economic hub, Dar-es-Salaam.

“We have turned off all these stations because the demand is low and the electricity production is too much, we have no allocation now” an official from the state-run power company, Tanesco, said.

It has also been reported that the heavy torrential rains which have been falling this year have already filled the 2,115 MW Julius Nyerere hydropower dam with water.

These heavy rains have already caused about 58 deaths in Tanzania. They have also ravaged other East African nations such as Kenya. Tanzania has in the past years suffered chronic power outages due to shortages.

It’s the first time that the country has met its power demands and even surpassed it, and the only country in East Africa that has ever produced an excess of electricity than the demand.

Charlene Ruto Named Among 100 Most Influential Young Africans with Nixon Kitimoi

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NAIROBI: It is a great time for Charlene Ruto, who is also Kenya’s First Daughter and Uganda’s Dr. Nixon Kitimoi after the two have been named among the 100 Most Influential Young Africans 2024. This happened at an event last Saturday in Accra, Ghana.

Charlene Ruto is also a Youth Leader, a Member of the Dear Community that signs in KSL, Pan Africanist, farmer and above all, a great inspiration to her fellow young Africans through her philanthropy work and other engagements as a First Daughter.

On the other hand, Dr. Nixon Kitimoi is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer at 1stock, and one of the youngest investors in Uganda with an investment portfolio of more than $6bn from syndicated investment funds and special purpose vehicles.

These two’s appearing on the official list of 100 Most Influential Young Africans is not by surprise, because they deserve it. They are the innovation and inspiration driving forces in their communities they come from. Nixon Kitimoi has won more than 10 awards due to his innovation.

And the most recent one being the Forty Under 40 award he got this month where other Ugandans were also nominated like Judith Heard, Oscar Kampala among others. And he is the one who got the award home safely.

This listing on the 100 Most Influential Young Africans was done by the Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation (PAYLF), an NGO that is led by Rachael Okun Agonor an its main objective is to provide comprehensive leadership training and mentorship programs that equip young Africans with the tools needed to lead.

Cabinet Approves Transitional Justice Policy Despite Concerns

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During a session today, the Council of Ministers approved a transitional justice policy crafted to investigate and litigate the weighing human right violations committed in Ethiopia’s recent history.

The policy aims to address “the overlapping and wide range of victims of human rights violations, conflicts, narratives, and abuses that have occurred in different eras in the country,” according to a statement from the Council.

The draft policy was submitted by the Ministry of Justice following the conclusion of public consultation workshops to validate the draft document. However, experts and opposition party leaders still have reservations on the government’s neutrality and a lack of inclusion. International human rights bodies also called for the inclusion of international elements in the national initiative.

Tanzania Floods Kill More Than 58 in April – Government

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DAR es SALAAM: Heavy rains/floods in Tanzania that started from 1st April to currently 14th April 2024 have so far caused floods that have killed more than 58 people. This is according to the government of Tanzania in a report that was released today.

In a statement by Director of Information Service and Chief Government Spokesperson, Mobhare Matinyi, it is conformed that more rains are expected in the coast region where so far 11 people have been reported dead. These include 8 school children who died due to floods and more havoc is expected to take place in the coming days.

“From 1st April to 14th April 2024 we have recorded more than 58 deaths caused by floods as a result of heavy rains especially in the coastal region. And serious floods effects are expected to happen in the coastal region where 11 people have so far died” Mobhare Matinyi said.

It is further reported that, more than 10,000 households have been affected by these floods in Tanzania and more than 75,000 farms have been badly destroyed by the floods in the coastal and Morogoro areas which is loacted nearly 200kms from the Capital, Dar es Salaam.

Furthermore, scientists and meteorologists have so far warned that the heavy rains will come along with El Nino which emerged in 2023 usually increases temperatures for a year after they happen.

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