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Kenya gay activist criticises Odinga crackdown threat
A gay rights activist has criticised Kenya's prime minister for threatening a crackdown on homosexual people. David Kuria from the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya told the BBC that Raila Odinga's comments would encourage people to extort money from gay and lesbian people. On Sunday, Mr Odinga warned that men or women found engaging in homosexual acts would be arrested. He later said he was only saying the constitution bans same-sex weddings. Mr Odinga was heavily involved in campaigning for the new constitution which was passed in a referendum in August. He said rival political leaders had said the new document allowed gay marriages. Homosexual acts are illegal and can be punished by up to 14 years in prison. It is believed to be the first time Mr Odinga had made such comments. Mr Kuria told the BBC's Network Africa programme that he did not know why Mr Odinga had made the statements in a speech to his constituency in the Nairobi slum of Kibera. He said most African leaders who condemned homosexuals were trying to gain political leverage but he said Mr Odinga was already popular so his statement was "surprising". An MP in neighbouring Uganda last year tried to introduce the death penalty for some homosexual acts, sparking international condemnation. The BBC's Caroline Karobia in Nairobi says gay people are largely left alone in Kenya as long as they do not draw attention to themselves. The city is home to some well-known gay pubs, she says. Mr Odinga said on Sunday: "We will not tolerate such behaviours in the country. The constitution is very clear on this issue and men or women found engaging in homosexuality will not be spared." Mr Kuria said the prime minister's comments left him "full of sadness". "We thought in this country we had made a lot of headway," he said. "People will succumb to extortion, blackmail and violence." In February, five people were arrested near the resort of Mombasa after reports they were trying to organise a gay wedding, sparking local protests.
"Wisdom lies with silence, I cannot name anybody at this stage but when I move to court, I will be having full information to know who is behind this drug business in Kenya." - PLO Lumbumba, anti-corruption boss
Heavy snow and ice warnings for England
Snow is expected to continue falling across large parts of England overnight, causing further disruption. The Met Office has issued heavy snow warnings for London, the South East, East Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber, the East and North East. It also warned of widespread ice on roads across the whole of England. Snow and ice covered much of the country on Tuesday causing travel problems and hundreds of school closures.
Students march... and march... in central London
What was billed as a student fees march over less than a kilometre from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square, turned into a high-speed yomp several miles around the heart of the capital. After an initial headlong dash towards Whitehall, those at the front of the demonstration abruptly changed direction as a line of police blocked their way, and rushed back towards Trafalgar Square. They led several thousands of university, college and school students and other protesters onto Pall Mall and round the edge of St James's Park at a breathless clip. As they neared Parliament Square, a police line cut them off. Figures, including Simon Hardy of the National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts, clad in a fluorescent orange bib, shouted "turn around and go that way!" - pointing back towards Westminster Abbey. The crowd obeyed, briefly breaking into squeals and dancing as a sound system, wheeled on a trolley, cranked into action. "It's a spontaneous demo - the strategy is not to get kettled," said Mr Hardy, in reference to the cordon behind which hundreds of protesters were held for hours after protests on Wednesday descended into clashes and vandalism. A cat and mouse game around the streets of Westminster began, with the traffic grinding to a halt as the horde flowed past, shouting "no ifs, no buts, no education cuts" and obscenities about the prime minister and his deputy. Police watched, filmed and photographed from the sidelines, while clusters of vans with lights flashing appeared at various points along the way, blocking off some routes. "It's a perfect strategy, it's like a roving protest - last time we were kettled for several hours, but the police don't know where we're going because we don't know where we're going," said Robin Minouge, 30, a fine arts and photography student at the University of the Arts in Camberwell. A few youths banged on the windows of a bus as they marched from Victoria towards Hyde Park, which they passed to the cow-like honking of vuvuzelas and chants of "revolution". But other students shouted "peaceful protest, peaceful protest", and some drivers caught up in the melee honked in support - or amusement - to cheers from the protesters, as snow began to fall.
Child asylum cases Home Office, 30 November 2010 The UK Border Agency responds to Channel 4's Dispatches programme on child asylum cases. Child asylum and the detention of children for immigration purposes has been the subject of widespread media attention - last night Channel 4's Dispatches programme discussed 3 cases. The government is committed to ending the detention of children for immigration purposes and is working with a number of charities representing children and asylum seekers to achieve this end. We are currently piloting alternative schemes in London and the North West. In making decisions on asylum, staff working directly with families are trained to safeguard and protect the wellbeing of children and adults in their care. The programme had a number of inaccuracies in the broadcast, where changes have since been made (barbed wire was removed from Yarl's Wood in 2009 and 'caged' vehicles are no-longer used for moving children, for example). The cases featured have been assessed by both the UK Border Agency and the courts, who have found the assertions not to be credible. The issue of age assessments was also raised in the programme. This can sometimes be a difficult issue however we will give the claimant the benefit of the doubt until a local authority age assessment is made, and other evidence considered. Additionally we have a duty of care to protect children by ensuring that we do not house them with adults claiming to be minors - in order to remain in the UK. Commenting on the removal of failed asylum seekers, David Wood, director of criminality and detention said: 'The UK has a proud tradition of granting asylum to those who genuinely need protection. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has praised the system that the agency uses to assess the quality of asylum decision making. In 2009 the UK granted protection to more individuals than any other EU country. 'Those who do not qualify for asylum are given the opportunity to leave voluntarily, if they refuse then the agency will enforce the law and remove those here illegally humanely and as a last resort.'
Student tuition fee protest ends in stand-off A third day of student protests against raising tuition fees ended with a stand-off with police in Trafalgar Square in London. Demonstrations were held in cities across the UK - with occupations taking place in at least eight universities. Meanwhile in Wales, the assembly government has announced that its students will pay thousands less in fees than in England. Business Secretary Vince Cable said he might now abstain in the vote on fees. In Birmingham about 30 protesters occupied the city council's offices. There were also protests in Leeds, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Belfast, Brighton, Manchester and Bristol, with school pupils joining students. Students are campaigning against plans to raise tuition fees in England to up to £9,000 per year, with a vote expected in the House of Commons before Christmas. The Welsh Assembly Government announced its own fee plans, which will see Welsh students at university in Wales and England paying no more than £3,290 per year. It would mean that an English student at a university in England could pay more than £17,000 more for a three-year degree than a Welsh student on the same course. Hundreds of protesters marched through central London in freezing conditions, but the numbers were smaller than the two previous demonstrations this month. Demonstrators appeared to be trying to avoid being caught in police lines, after thousands were held in a "kettle" last week. Police eventually surrounded a group of around 100 people in Trafalgar Square, where fires were lit and missiles thrown at riot police. A police officer was taken to hospital with head injuries and three protesters were also hurt. A 19-year-old student told the BBC their strategy was to avoid being contained by police: "Whenever the police block us off, we turn round and go the other way. "We also do not want to be panicked into violence. Smashing up windows was necessary in the beginning to get the demonstrations on the front pages, but now any violence would be counter-productive." Seven people were arrested during the course of protests in London. The National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts earlier accused the police of having "pre-emptively blocked" the protest route. The Metropolitan Police say the marchers began earlier than planned and there was "never any intention to contain the protesters". Protesters have directed anger towards the Liberal Democrats, whose MPs gave personal pledges to students that they would vote against any increase in fees. But it remains uncertain whether Liberal Democrat ministers will abstain or support the proposals to raise tuition fees to £9,000 per year, when it comes to a vote in the House of Commons.
THE WORD OF TODAY
2 Chronicles 7:14-17 14 and my people, who are called by my name, humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from the heavens, and forgive their sin, and heal their land. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attentive to the prayer [made] in this place; 16 for I have now chosen and hallowed this house, that my name may be there for ever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually. 17 And [as for] thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and mine ordinances;
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LONDON UNDER SNOW
Train services were badly hit by London's first snowfall of the winter today just two weeks after Network Rail said it was ready for the cold weather. Commuters were urged to start their homeward journeys as soon as they could because conditions are likely to get worse. And more snow is on the way tomorrow. Hundreds of flights were cancelled, schools were forced to close and gritters were trying to keep the roads clear with many drivers struggling to complete journeys. Winds from Siberia were making temperatures feel as low as minus 12C in the coldest November for 25 years. The widespread rail disruption — blamed on the “sheer weight” of snow — brought a storm of protest from passengers. Julia Haworth, 24, who works at the Soho Theatre, said: “They are always making excuses — it was much worse in February, but they don't want to put people off using their trains. They've got all this new technology but what have they actually done?” Phil Hawkeswood, 49, house manager at the Palace Theatre, said: “I can't understand why the trains can't run on time.” Worst hit were passengers on Southeastern, the UK's busiest commuter operator, travelling from the Kent coast heading for Charing Cross, Victoria and Cannon Street stations.
Two inches of snow fell in some parts of the capital with about the same forecast for this evening. A spokesman for Network Rail admitted some lines were more than four hours late opening. However, he said the sections of line which had been equipped with heating elements had “worked well — and we would describe it as a success”. Rail chiefs were on standby to rip-up the timetable in a desperate move to keep the trains running.Robin Gisby, director of operations and passenger services for Network Rail — responsible for keeping the tracks clear — said: “In these kind of conditions our priority is to keep people safe, keep the railways open and keep trains moving. We will sacrifice punctuality for capacity to make sure we get people home tonight.” Forecasters warn things are set to get much worse, with heavier snow tomorrow and temperatures dropping to -4C overnight. Aisling Cleever of forecasters MeteoGroup said: “There were snow showers across much of greater London today, and heavy snow across northern areas of the capital. Last night was relatively warm, and didn't really dip below zero. "However, tonight will be much colder.” No major problems were reported on the main Transport for London-run roads today. But drivers were warned that tomorrow morning could see treacherous conditions. “Freezing temperatures overnight could also mean that people need to take care on the roads, with snow falling onto freezing surfaces,” said MeteoGroup.
How transport is affectAirports Roads Rail and Tube Snow spreading across much of UK Fresh snow has been falling across many parts of the UK, bringing disruption to some areas not previously affected. Hundreds of schools have closed, driving conditions have been hazardous, and rail and air passengers have been delayed, as the snow moves south. London City Airport has no flights and Edinburgh Airport has severe delays. The Met Office has issued heavy snow warnings for Yorkshire and Humber, east Midlands, east and north-east England, London and south-east England. It has also issued severe weather warnings of widespread ice across Scotland. BBC weather forecaster Nina Ridge said snow showers would persist into Tuesday night across north-east England and parts of north Midlands and Lincolnshire. But a line of snow stretching across south-east England towards Dorset would drift southwards and ease, she added. Temperatures are expected to tumble well below freezing into Wednesday, with the greatest risk of heavy snow in northern England.
Robin hunter takes a morning dip in the freezing waters of the Serpentine Lido in Hyde Park.
Imenti Central MP Gitobu Imanyara lets the cat out Nairobi, Monday 28th November, 2010. Imenti Central MP Gitobu Imanyara now claims that several cabinet ministers are involved in an international drug tracking syndicate. He claims to have handed the list containing the names to Prime Minister Raila Odinga after meeting him on Sunday in a Nairobi hotel. Mr Imanyara said that he will be tabling the names in Parliament on Wednesday. “That is the information that I have given to the PM to follow up and make it public. I have given him specific names, ranks, addresses and telephone numbers which I will also declare them in Bunge but they are senior government officials,” he said. He further claimed to have facilitated a telephone conversation between former Senior Superintendent Mohammed Godana Jarsa and the PM during this afternoon meeting. The Imenti Central MP accused the Police of trying to cover up the matter citing Saturday’s attempt by the Police Spokesman to absolve high ranking police officers of any blame in the drug syndicate. The MP said SSP Godana had some time last year gone to him for assistance, accompanied by some journalists and police officers He said: “It came to me as a matter of shock that the Police Spokesman purported to exonerate all polices officers of any wrongdoing. One wonders what kind of investigations begin with exoneration of key suspects.” The legislator also accused the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) of abetting the trade in narcotics by clearing a consignment of 3,000 bags of Vietnamese rice to be imported to the country only for them to turn out to be hard drugs. “This is an international syndicate, it’s an international crime if the Kenyan government does not take action there are other avenues that we will take action,” Mr Imanyara vowed. Mr Imanyara demanded that the government offers protection to SSP Godana saying he was willing to disclose his whereabouts to the PM. “I want to assure the Police Commissioner that I don’t intend to take the word of Mr Kiraithe seriously until I hear action has been taken,” he said. The Imenti Central MP tabled documents in Parliament Wednesday detailing how a junior police officers, who had uncovered the activities of serious drugs cartels at the Coast, was fired from following orders from powerful forces. Another police officer, who was in charge of criminal investigations at the port of Mombasa, a Mr Abdullahi was shot dead by criminals suspected to have links to powerful drug cartels, the MP claimed. SSP Godana had stumbled upon 24 containers of hard drugs, probably cocaine disguised as rice imported from Vietnam as he conducted investigations into drug cartels at the Port of Mombasa. - CapitalFM
HON. KARUA AT THATCHED FOR DINNER Next time you visit Thatched House, ask for "Karua"
While in London, Hon. Karua visited Thatched house for dinner on Saturday and Sunday 27th and 28th November, 2010. She liked the food at Thatched House on Saturday and she requested to go back there on Sunday. What did she eat at Thatched House? She ate a mixed grill of everything which include Nyama Choma, Chapati, Nyama fly, Mukimo, Flied fish, Ugali, Kachubari and vegetables among others. The dish was well decorated and those at the restaurant at the time asked for the same dish and instead of wasting time explaining all the components of the dish they explained in one word - give us "Karua" meaning the dish that Hon. Karua ate. The dish goes an extra mile and according to those who were on the table with Karua the dish was worth going an extra cost. Next time you visit Thatched House, ask for "Karua". Hon. Karua left London for Kenya on Monday evening. Rev. Macharia's Daughter graduates in Notts
Miss Grace Nyawira Macharia daughter of Rev. Geoffrey Macharia was among the grandaunts who graduated at University of Nottingham, UK on Saturday 27th November, 2010. Miss Macharia graduated in Accounts. They graduated together with Dennis Njiiri (Baby Seed) in the same university. Rev. Macharia of Rhema Covenant Ministry in South London as written a book entitled "Kingdom Seekers" and the launching takes place on Saturday 4th December, 2010. The launching venue will be 240 London Road, Micham Post code CRO 3HD Time: 5.30p.m. and on December 19th 2010: Rhema Covenant Christmass Party Time:11.00 a.m. Venue Derinton Community Centre. Rev. Macharia explained about the book: "The book talks about living your full potential isn’t easy. It takes training, persistence; knowing yourself; your strength and weakness and developing your areas of weakness for you are as strong as your weakest link. This book will help you understand why you are in this world and how to develop every part of yourself: the Spirit, the mind, the emotions and the body. The book will also challenge you to maximise your time here on earth and become more productive in the hands of God as a Kingdom Seeker. In this book you will learn how to Maximize your potential, Use Kingdom principles in your life, Value your time and get things done Maintain your Physical strength for your energy, Control and rule your emotions and Discover your purpose and succeed in your mission." -
MORE BABY SEED GRADUATES AT NOTTINGHAM
Mr. Dennis Njiiri (Baby Seed) graduated at University of Nottingham on Saturday 27th November, 2010. All the Seeds team joined Dennis at the graduation ceremony where he graduated in law. He is the last born in the family of five. He is heading to Kenya School of Law in Kenya before coming back to UK. The moderator of this website Mr. Jackson Njiiri is also graduating in masters on Wednesday 8th December, 2010. See above on right is Daughter Seed (right) and Pastor Jane Njiiri congratulating Dennis and the rest of the family joined in for the ceremony. Gospel Singer Mrs. Mary Njau presentation at PCEA Church, London
Gospel Singer Mrs. Mary Njau presented several numbers at PCEA Outreach Church in London on Sunday 28th November, 2010 where Hon. Karua was a guest. After presentation Mrs. Njau posed for a photo with Hon. Karua and her host in UK another Kenyan gospel singer Mrs. Joyce Muturi. In the morning she was a guest singer at CCBC Swahili Church. Posing on left with Mary and her friend from New Jersey, USA Ms Pauline Kuria (left) and Mrs. Winnie Kuria from Milton Keynes (far right) together with Joyce Muturi her host. THE LATE WAMBURA'S FRIENDS MEETING IN LUTON The late Wambura's friends from Luton have organised to meet on Wednesday the 01/12/2010 from 6.00pm at 334 Selbourne road, Luton Beds. LU4 8NU contact Allan on 07588505968.
Last election in Kenya there was over 300 political parties but now it has been reduced to 60 Hon. Martha Karua concludes her UK tour
Councillor Kangethe hugging Hon. Karua when welcoming her to address the worshippers at the PCEA Outreach Church before introducing her Hon. Wangari Karua concluded four-days tour in UK on Monday 29th November, 2010. Hon. Karua addressed Kenyans on Friday 26th November, 2010 at Luton where he met hundreds of Kenyans. While addressing Kenyans at Luton, Hon. Karua confirmed that she will vying for the presidential seat in Kenya on a Narc Kenya Ticket in 2012. On Sunday 28th November, 2010 Hon. Karua attended a church service at PCEA Outreach Church in Stratford, East London where she addressed the worshippers after the ceremony. She was welcomed by Rev. Kibathi of PCEA Outreach Church. She was introduced to the platform by Councillor Wanjiru Kangethe the newly elected councillor in London. While inviting the Hon. Karua, councillor Kangethe asked Hon. Karua that she should take the grievances of those in the diaspora to the parliament that we they don't want to be just financiers but they also want to be participating in voting while abroad. Councillor Kangethe continued to encourage Hon. Karua to go for the executive seat at this women's time in Kenya. "It is our time, go for it" Councillor Kangethe explained. While addressing the worshippers Hon. Karua explained that it now time for Kenyan politicians to put their acts in order. She explained that the best way is for those in the Diaspora and the politicians to build a better Kenya so that everyone will be queuing to go to Kenya. "Our country is good and it is a matter of reorganising ourselves to make it better. Stay engaged with your country. Don't under estimate yourselves - you are not just money senders, the phone you ring home is a big voice to change for better. You are very influential people. Why under estimate yourself. I see you beyond remittances" Hon. Karua explained. Her visit in UK has been organised by a Narc Kenya team in UK headed by Mr. Peter Kahoro. Kenyans were very happy to see the lawmaker and they took pictures with her. MEDAGOLD FREIGHT LTD
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ANOTHER KENYAN IN UK GOES FOR A COUNCIL SEAT
Another Kenyan in UK is going for a Council Seat. Mr. Daniel Munyambu has been nominated on a Labour Ticket for the seat of Vange Ward in Basildon, Essex. Mr. Munyambu who is a businessman is also a student studying BA in Politics, Psychology and Economic. The man from Kairi, Gatundu North will be a candidate at the elections which will take place in May 2011.He is appealing to family and friends within the area to support him by registering as voters in his Ward. The soft spoken down to earth Kenyan has this advice to Kenyans in the Diaspora "the sky is the limit and they need to awaken-up their visions. - We need more Kenyans MPs and councillors in the dispora - go for it." Mr. Munyambu concluded. His contact is 07551526956 or email daniel.munyambu@yahoo.com
Mr. Juma and family from Milton Keynes were among those who posed with Hon. Karua (left) and Pastor Jessie Nderitu and family posing with Hon. Karua after church service at PCEA Church, London
Gichinga’s mother dies at the age of 97 year
The mother of the late David Gichinga is dead. The late Mrs. Ruth Njeri Gichinga (wagacorohio - centre) who is also the mother of Wilfred Kibutu Gichinga of London passed away on her sleep on Friday 26th November 2010 at home Icaciri Village Gatundu, Kenya. She was 97 years old. She was the wife to late Wilson Gichinga Muturi. Mother to Mary Wambui Gichinga, Late Beatrice Wanja Gichinga, Late David Mwangi Gichinga formerly of UK, Late Joseph Muturi Gichinga, Wilfred Kibutu Gichinga of Forest Gate London UK, Late James Njuguna Gichinga and George Gitau Gichinga (Mwarimu Sai) of Icaciri Village Gatundu. She was the Granmum to Wanjiku Ngugi (Wasaimo) of Kirwara, Ruth Njeri Irungu (Mama Rose) Gatundu, Dorcas Njoki Mburu (UK) Isaac Njuguna Mburu Gatundu, Gichinga Mburu, Muturi Mburu, Kim Njeri Gichinga (UK) Amina Gichinga UK Debora Kibutu, Bronche Njeri Kibutu, Njoki Gitau, Gichinga Gitau, Ruth Njeri Gitau, Daina Wambui Gitau, Gichinga Muturi, Muthoni Muturi and Njenga Muturi and many more. She was also great gran mum to many. Funeral will be held at Icaciri village Gatundu on 3rd November 2010.She was 97 years old. Any donations will be highly appreciated through this account at HSBC Wilfred Gichinga Acc. No. 11380761, Sort Code.40-07-31. For more information contact Gichinga 07957501717. Here in UK we are meeting at Hudson Bay Upton Lane Forest Gate on 28th and 29th November 2010 Form 18.00hrs to 21.00hrs.
A KENYAN STUDENT IN CALIFORNIA, USA NEEDS YOUR HELP "I am a Kenyan student in financial hardship in studying for nursing in my 3rd semester and I need help with finances and transportation. I live in Buena Park California and I commute to Rio hondo college which is 12 miles away from school where I buy bus tickets which is costly and it takes more than two hours one way and I need financial help in order to complete 4 more months since I do not have a job and I do not have scholarships. I ran out of funding. Any advice or help will be greatly appreciated." - mux002@yahoo.co.uk Gospel Singer Joyce Muturi at CCBC Swahili Church, London
Mrs. Joyce Muturi, a gospel singer in London presented a number at CCBC Swahili Church in Barking, London on Sunday 28th November, 2010.
Hundreds of schools shut as more snow forecast
Hundreds of schools have been shut in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the north-east of England and Cornwall, with ice and heavy snow causing travel chaos. Durham Tees Valley and Edinburgh airports remain closed, but Newcastle airport has reopened. There are warnings of dangerously icy roads in Wales and parts of Scotland and England, with more snow forecast. About 3,000 homes in Scotland have no electricity, while thunder storms have also caused power cuts in Cornwall. A Scottish and Southern Energy spokesman said the worst affected areas were around Tayside and Perth but he was confident "the vast majority" of homes would have power by the end of Monday. The Local Government Association said councils had increased stockpiles of salt and grit but Aberdeenshire was rationing supplies of salt.The council said it had used 12,000 tonnes of salt so far this year, compared with 3,500 tonnes during the same period in 2009, but it expected fresh supplies to arrive later this week. More than 450 schools are closed in England, with Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, County Durham, Cumbria, East Yorkshire and Shropshire particularly affected.
A Kenyan man jailed for stabbing babysitting ex-girlfriendA man has been jailed for eight years after he admitted a knife attack on his ex-girlfriend as she was babysitting. Jacob Samba, 32, stabbed Stephanie Hunter with a knife and a meat fork, a month after being bailed for a previous attack on her, the Old Bailey heard. Miss Hunter, 24, survived after being stabbed in the chest, back and abdomen. She was looking after her neighbour's baby in Southall, west London, in May. Samba, who was in the UK illegally, had admitted wounding with intent. 'Massively affected' The court heard the Kenyan national tried to make the mother-of-two have sex with him after stabbing her. The attacker came to the UK in 2006 to join the Army, but was found to be medically unfit for service. He moved in with the victim and her children after their relationship began, but was left homeless after they broke up. At the time of the attack he had overstayed his UK visa. Andrew Hill, for Samba, said: "He was unable to come to terms with the separation. He was living rough on the streets." Continue reading the main story “Start QuoteYou told her you would only put down the meat fork if she had sex with you” End Quote Judge Peter Rook In April, Samba was arrested for common assault after he allegedly grabbed Miss Hunter's hands and pushed her over. He was bailed and told not contact or visit her. On the day of the attack he forced his way into the property as she looked after the 10-month-old baby, the court heard. Samba stabbed her with the knife and took up the meat fork after the knife broke. The attack has "massively affected" Miss Hunter, who suffers from flashbacks and is scared for her children, the court heard. Judge Peter Rook said: "She thought she was going to die and was terrified. She was thinking constantly about the welfare of her own children, who happily were not there, and also the neighbour's baby, who was there. "You told her you would only put down the meat fork if she had sex with you. "She refused. You told her that if she told the police you would come back and kill her and the children." Samba will be deported to Kenya on his release.
Gospel Singer Mary Njau from US arrives in UK
A Kenyan gospel singer Mrs. Mary Njau arrived at Heathrow Airport on Friday morning 26th November, 2010 for a three day's visit in UK. The singer will be launching her New Album with concert at CCBC Swahili Service Barking, London on Sunday 28th November, 2010 as from 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Venue is Barking, Greatfield Temple, King Edward Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 7TR. Her contact while in UK is 07830331113. For more information contact Pastor Thuku on 07958041745. In the afternoon Mary will be performing at PCEA Outreach Church in Stratford, as from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Venue will be Brickfield Christian Centre, Welfare Road, Stratford London E15 4HT. For more information please contact Rev.Kibathi: 07946700301.
UK contributes £200,000 towards Kenya The International Criminal Court thanks the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for its generous contribution of £200,000.00 to the Special Fund of the Court on relocations, which was finalised today with the signature of an Understanding between His Excellency, Paul Arkwright, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Registrar of the Court, Ms Silvana Arbia. This generous contribution by the United Kingdom is earmarked for relocations of persons at risk in Kenya, where on 31 March, 2010 Pre-Trial Chamber II granted the Prosecution authorisation to open an investigation proprio motu. Although earmarking remains the exception, as the Court has the vocation to protect all victims and witnesses in all situations over which it has jurisdiction, this donation constitutes an important gesture towards the victims and witnesses of post-election violence in Kenya, and towards international justice and the common fight against impunity. Before signing the Understanding, the Registrar noted that "by making a substantial donation to the Special Fund, the United Kingdom stands as an example to other States' willingness to support victims and witnesses who are at risk on account of their interaction with the Court". His Excellency the Ambassador stated that "The UK supports the Court's work, with the Kenyan Government, to promote justice for the many victims of the post-election violence. We welcome the Kenyan Government's cooperation with the Court on this case. The UK agrees with the ICC Chief Prosecutor that Kenya, with the Court's assistance, has an opportunity to restore its image and lead the way globally on approaches to the restoration of justice and challenging impunity. This funding underlines the UK's commitment to a successful investigation in Kenya and the importance of protecting those at risk. The Court's witness protection programme should help encourage witnesses to be more confident in contributing to the investigation, assisting the goal of accountability that the victims and others have been campaigning for. We remain concerned about continuing reports of witness intimidation and official interference. Those who attempt to subvert the search for justice should be aware that they also could find themselves accountable for their actions in The Hague." The purpose of the Special Fund is to assist States Parties that are willing to host witnesses at risk but are not in a position to finance such support, and aims at fostering regional solutions for the relocation of witnesses at risk, thereby reducing the impact of relocations on their life. Using such arrangements, the Court also seeks to galvanize cooperation partners into strengthening national capacity to protect witnesses in such regional states. This new modality developed by the Registry is complementary, and does not replace traditional Framework Agreements on Relocations, which are still very much needed by the Court.
Three teenage boys have been found alive after being lost in their boat in the Pacific Ocean for 50 days. The boys, from the Tokelau Islands, a New Zealand-administered territory in the South Pacific, had been given up for dead after an unsuccessful search. A tuna fishing boat picked them up near Fiji and is taking them to hospital for treatment for severe sunburn. The boys survived on coconuts, water they trapped on a tarpaulin and a seabird they managed to catch. The boys - Samu Perez and Filo Filo, both 15, and Edward Nasau, 14 - had gone missing from Atafu atoll in a small aluminium boat after an annual sporting event on 5 October. They were presumed to have died after unsuccessful searches by the New Zealand air force. The boys were then spotted north-east of Fiji on Wednesday afternoon by a member of the tuna boat's crew. "We drew up next to them, and we asked if they needed any help and their reply was a very ecstatic 'yes'," the tuna vessel's first mate, Tai Fredricsen, told the BBC. "We immediately deployed our rescue craft and got them straight on board and administered basic first aid." Mr Fredricsen said the boys had a small supply of coconuts on their boat, but that it had run out after two days.
"They had a period when they were only drinking fresh water, which they were capturing during the night in a tarpaulin," he said. "They also told me that two weeks prior to us rescuing them, they were able to catch a sea bird which was very lucky for them." "They did mention that during the last two days they had started drinking salt water, which could have been disastrous for them," he added. Mr Fredricsen said the boys were in surprisingly good shape considering their ordeal under the blazing tropical sun. "They've got a lot of gusto, a lot of strong mental spirit," he said, adding that though they were physically in a bad way, they were "mentally [...] very strong". An aunt of Samu Perez told the BBC that the family had already held a memorial service for him and that everyone had been devastated. "My mum, she cried every day and every night," Fekei said. "We believed he was still alive anyway, we thought that God was still with them." She said she thought the boys might have been trying to sail to Australia or the US. After speaking to Sam on the telephone, she said: "He was asking for forgiveness. I think they did learn a big lesson".
2005-6: Three Mexican fishermen drift across the Pacific Ocean for nine months 1992: Two fishermen from Kiribati come ashore in Samoa after 177 days adrift 1942-3: Chinese sailor survives aboard a life-raft for 133 days after his ship is torpedoed in WWII 2001: Two fishermen from Samoa are rescued after four months adrift in an aluminium dinghy 1982: American sailor survives 76 days on a life-raft off the Canary Islands 2009: Two Burmese men survive 26 days floating in an ice box after their ship breaks up off Australia
THIS COMING SATURDAY! SAVVANAH PLAINS ESTATE UK LAUNCH - DATE: SAT 27 NOV 2010 VENUE:HELLENIC CENTRE,16-18 PADDINGTON ST, LONDON W1U 5AS(5 MINS FROM BAKER ST STATION) TIME: 1 PM - 9PM
An architect’s impression of the proposed gatehouse and home on quarter an acre plot. You are invited to the UK launch of this well designed, superb new Development in Athi River We will have two distinguished guests in attendance. The Kenyan High Commissioner to UK, H.E. Ephraim Ngare and Mr. Francis Kamande, the chairman of National Cooperatives Housing Union (NACHU), the umbrella body of all Housing Co-operatives in Kenya. The Project: “Savvanah Plains” is an impressive 52 acres “Gated Community”, on a strictly controlled development of 120, fully serviced, self-build quarter an acre plots and 50, 4-Bedroom high specification Homes.
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A Kenyan man and his son dies in Yaoundé, Cameroon
The late Lawrence Wambura and his family on right - the child died but the wife survived The death has occurred of Lawrence Wambura and His Son Kell Wambura of Milton Keynes, after a road accident while on holiday in Cameroon on the 20th November 2010. He was the son of John Mburu Wambura and late Rosemary Njambi of Githurai Kimbo Kenya. He was the husband to Sandra Wambura of Milton Keynes and brother to the Late Carol Mumbi Muranguri who died during bomb brast in Nairobi in 1998 and Everlyne Nduta of Nairobi. Reliable sources says the family were killed with other people in a bus stage where a vehicle left the road and crashed on a group of people killing several of them among them the deceased and his son but the wife was injured. Family and friends will be meeting on Sunday the 28th November 2010 from 4pm at Lemarie Centre 524 St Albans Road, Watford WD24 7WF next to ASDA store or opposite Shell BP petrol station. Yours prayers and financial support to assist in taking the bodies to Kenya from Cameroon will be highly appreciated. Contributions can be made to his Sister via Empesa account in Nairobi. Acct Name: Everlyne Nduta, ampesa account telephone 00254726366172 or in UK Natwest Bank, Acc. Name: Pauline Njoroge, Acc No:14054477, S/C: 52-10-33. Contacts in UK : Pauline: 07723377599, Irene: 07534931739 and Tony: 07949138757. List of UK MPESA agents - CLICK HERE
No M-Pesa services in Kenya this weekend as Safiricom adjust all the services until Monday 29th November, 2010.
Britain 'faces 10-day wintry blast'
Britain is facing a 10-day wintry blast from the North Sea with temperatures plummeting as low as minus 6C, forecasters have warned. The earliest widespread snowfall for 17 years caused disruption across the UK on Thursday with up to 6ins (15cm) of snow settling in northern England and the Scottish Highlands. The Met Office issued severe weather warnings for widespread icy roads and heavy snow across the north-east, Yorkshire and Humber, East Midlands, the east and south-west of England as well as parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. It warned of snowfall reaching up to 10ins (25cm) over higher ground by Saturday. Stephen Davenport, a forecaster with MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said: "It is unusual for it to be this cold at this time of year. This kind of weather with persistent north-easterly winds is highly unusual. "There is high pressure over Greenland and low pressure in the Baltics so we have winds blowing from the north-east across Europe. "It will fluctuate a bit but not by very much so we're looking at at least the next week and a half staying thoroughly cold. Day-time temperatures will be between 1C and 3C and generally between minus 2C and minus 4C overnight. "We're expecting to see more snow showers coming down the eastern side, coming down across Cornwall and Wales and maybe parts of the south-east." John Hammond, Met Office forecaster, said: "This snow we're seeing at the moment and expecting to see is the heaviest widespread snow since November 1993 when the Highlands got around 12ins (30cm) and North Yorkshire got 10.5ins (27cm). "Winds are continuing to blow in from a north-easterly direction over the course of the rest of this week and into next week. Even where we haven't had any snow, temperatures are going down to minus 5C or minus 6C in several places."
WELCOME TO Ελλάδα (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία, Ellīnikī́ Dīmokratía
Pastor Rufus Kamau's daughters - Wanjiku and her sister Nyamburu Gathitu (left) welcoming Pastor Jane Njiiri at Athens Airport, Greece. The following day she toured the City of Athens where she took a photo overlooking the city.
A Kenyan man has passed away on M4 Motorway accident in UK
A Kenyan man has passed away in the UK. It is with profound shock and sadness that we would like to announce the sudden demise of Garang a.k.a. Toni or Deng/Dino following a tragic road Collision. This occurred on the M4 enroute to London following a family visit to Wales, on the evening of Sunday 21St November 2010. The late Garang was the beloved son of Susan (UK), brother to David (UK) and loving father to Alicia of St. John’s School in West Ealing. He was nephew to Jimmy and Tabitha Wainaina (Kenya), Rosemary Wanjiku and Jemo “MC” (UK), John Chege (Kenya) and cousin to Carol Muthoni (UK), Elsie Shiro (UK), Jimmy Wainaina (UK), Shiro Wainaina (Kenya), Sheila Wainaina (Kenya), Peto Chege (Kenya), and Alvin Chege (Kenya). He was also the loving uncle to Michelle Munyi (UK), Sharayah Munyi (UK), Connor Thomas (UK), and Sharlene Thomas (UK). The deceased has also left two cousins in law namely Patrick Munyi (UK) and Andrew Thomas (UK). Family and friends are meeting daily at his home: 31 Glenpark Court, Felix Road, W13 0NX. Donations can be made through Elizabeth Wanjiru Bank account No: 01460724, Sort Code: 110375. It is the Lord who gives and he is the one who takes away. A fund raising is scheduled to be held at the Jubilee Hall Greenman Gardens, W13 0SE, West Ealing on the 4th Of December 2010 from 2pm.
Pastor Mike and family leaving for Kenya
The Pastors, leaders and the members of Interdenominational World Revival Ministry (I.W.R.M) wish to extend their invitation to you for a farewell party for Pastor Mike Wanyoike and his family who are relocating to Kenya. God has called the Man of God to the work of an Evangelist which is part of I.W.R.M mission’s outreach. Pastor Mike's family have been a blessing to our church, the body of Christ and the Kenyan community in U.K. Please join us as we bid this family farewell and be a blessing to them in Jesus' Name. Date & Time: Saturday, 27th November 2010 at 5.00pm Venue: Revival House, 500 High Street North, Manor Park, London, E12 6QN For more information please contact: Pastor Mike-07960690684, Pastor Boniface-07826854898. Pastor Gad-07984410236, Pastor Wangaruro-07940105578, Sis Stella-07944951907.
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World's most travelled man reaches 15 million miles A British man who currently holds the record for travelling the most miles around the world has reached a new landmark - 15 million miles. 70-year-old Fred Finn, who has spent 52 years exploring the globe, has visited 139 countries and took 718 flights on Concorde while it was active. These numbers not only make him the world's most travelled man, but also give him the record for the most journeys taken aboard Concorde planes. Now retired, Finn first travelled aged 18. Later on, his job setting up international trade licences meant he could easily keep travelling around the world on a regular basis. In 1983 he entered the Guinness Book of Records for "the most miles travelled as a passenger". Not only has his record remained unbeaten, Finn has since travelled several million more miles. And he doesn't seem ready to stop visiting places any time soon, as he plans to go as far as the moon one day. "Seeing as I’ve travelled to most of the Earth, I have started looking further afield", he said. "I signed on for the Pan-American trip to the moon when they launched passenger services but sadly Pan-American are no longer with us. "But it’s still something I’d be really keen to explore as soon as the opportunity arises.”
"Getting married in the UK does not change the immigration status of any foreign national." - Home Office Press Release
A KENYA HAS PASSED AWAY IN BRADFORD, UK
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of our sister Janet Macharia, 53, of Bradford, UK. Janet was daughter to the late Miriam and Lawrence Macharia of OL-JORO-OROK Nyahururu Kenya. She was mother to Mark Macharia and Jannet Waweru- Macharia (Kenya), and grandmother to Chantelle Njeri, Jayden Mwangi and Sean Waweru. Janet was sister to Rev. Dr. Penny Njoroge (USA) and Isaac Njoroge, the late Samuel Mwangi and Anne Mwangi, Margaret and Kenneth Mwaura, David and Catherine Kuria, Daniel Maina (USA) and Christine Maina, Irene Macharia, the late Simon Kimani Macharia and Jane Macharia, Isaacs and Sally Muraya Macharia (UK). We are appealing to the Kenyan Community for financial assistance in meeting repatriation costs for our late sister to Kenya for burial at her parents’ home in OL-JORO-OROK. Friends and family are welcome to offer support and prayers. Those who wish to make a donation may do so through the following account; Account name: Isaac Macharia. Account number: 12910660, SORT CODE 30-93-92, Llodys TSB: Harrow Branch. No amount is too small so give as God leads you to. For more information please contact; Isaac: 07946461279 (London), Sally: 07951561778 (London), Margaret Mwaura (00) 254 723 330 227 (Kenya), Sharon Mwaura: (00) 254 734 455 770 (Kenya), Penny Njoroge: (00) 1 205 478 1464 (USA). Details of meetings and funeral arrangements will follow later.
Kibaki names new army chief President Mwai Kibaki has appointed Lieutenant General Njuki Mwaniki as the new commander of the Kenya Army, to replace Lt Gen Jack Tuwei who has retired. A statement from the Presidential Press Service on Thursday evening also said Major General John Kasaon had been promoted to Lieutenant General and appointed commandant of the National Defense College. He takes the place of Jones Mutwii who has also retired. Below is the list of the changes. KENYA ARMY Maj Gen N Mwaniki - Promoted to Lt Gen and appt Comd Maj Gen J Kasaon - Promoted to Lt Gen and appt Comdt Brig L M Ngondi - Promoted to Maj Gen and appt GOC E/Com Brig G O Kihalangwa - Promoted to Maj Gen and appt ACGS P&L Brig B Y Haji - Promoted to Maj Gen and appt SDS NDC Brig F K Nthenge - Promoted to Maj Gen and appt ACGS DHQ OPD&T Col S W Nandwa - Promoted to Brig and appt Comdt KMA Col R K Mbithi - Promoted to Brig and appt Comd KACS /Dir NMCC Col A M K Ikenye - Promoted to Brig and appt Comdt AFMH Col G O Owino - Promoted to Brig and appt Comd Engrs Bde Col J M Ondieki - Promoted to Brig and appt Comd 6 Bde Col G G Kabugi - Promoted to Brig and appt Comd Col J N Kavisi - Promoted to Brig and appt Comdt SOC Col P K Magut - Promoted to Brig and appt Comd Kah Gar KENYA AIR FORCE Brig J Otieno - Promoted to Maj Gen and appt Comdt DSC Col S K Njung'e - Promoted to Brig and appt Deputy Comd Col S N Thuita - Promoted to Brig and appt Chief of Strat/Plans/Policy DHQ OPD&T KENYA NAVY Col L F Mghalu - Promoted to Brig and appt Chief TRADOC
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Drugs: MP points finger at Ringera, Ali
Former Kenya Anti Corruption Commission director Aaron Ringera, former Police boss Major General (Rtd) Hussein Ali and the director of Police Training College Peter Kavila have been sensationally named in an alleged cover up of drug trafficking investigations. Imenti Central MP Gitobu Imanyara tabled documents in Parliament Wednesday detailing how a junior police officer, who had uncovered the activities of serious drugs cartels at the Coast, was fired following orders from powerful forces. Another police officer, who was in charge of criminal investigations at the port of Mombasa, a Mr Abdullahi was shot dead by criminals suspected to have links to powerful drug cartels, the MP claimed. Mr Imanyara told a shocked Parliament that the orders to sack the officer, SSP Mohammed Godana Jarisa emanated from Major Gen (Rtd) Ali and were conveyed to him by Mr Kavila, who was the director of Police Operations at the time. SSP Godana had stumbled upon 24 containers of hard drugs, probably cocaine disguised as rice imported from Vietnam as he conducted investigations into drug cartels at the Port of Mombasa. Responding to a statement by Prime Minister Raila Odinga on the threat of international narcotics trade in Kenya, the Imenti Central legislator told Parliament how a shaken SSP Godana had approached him to spill the beans after he was relieved of his job after uncovering the drugs haul and forced to go into hiding for fear of his life. "SSP Godana was brought to my office by a journalist and his own security detail and narrated to me what had happened,” Mr Imanyara told MPs while displaying pictures of the 24 containers the officer had impounded. The MP recounted how SSP Godana was later instructed by Mr Kavila to stop the investigations, apparently on instructions from the then Police Commissioner. He was ordered to report to a new station, a far flung police outpost but learnt from his informers that he would be eliminated if he dared report there. This forced him to go underground for fear of his life. The Imenti Central MP further revealed how the then KACC director, Aaron Ringera failed to take any action when the matter was reported to him. It is only after the US ambassador Michael Ranneberger disclosed last week that they had banned four senior government officials and a leading businessman from setting foot in America that SSP Godana came out of hiding and forwarded his dossier to new KACC director PLO Lumumba. - Daily Nation.
London, Wednesday 24th November, 2010. Students have been staging a day of action in protest across the UK against proposed increases in university tuition fees. Thousands of students staged sit-ins, occupations and walkouts at universities and colleges, with pupils also staging protests at schools. The protest was organised by the National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts (NCAFC). It says at least one in 10 students is planning to take part. The biggest demonstration took place in central London - but protests have been seen in many other cities.
BristolAround 2,000 people gathered in Bristol to protest. The protesters assembled outside Bristol University's Senate House in Clifton as part of widespread action. They then marched on to the Wills Memorial Building. Roads in the area were blocked by police and diversions put in place. A police spokesman said four people had been arrested in connection with public order offences. Those present included students from the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. Students from City of Bristol College were also there, along with pupils from St Brendan's Sixth Form College and Bristol Grammar School.
ManchesterThousands of students have marched through central Manchester. Schoolchildren walked out of lessons to join a column of university students on Oxford Road. Another protest took place in Bury town centre. The column of students filled Oxford Road as they began marching from the universities to the south of the city centre at lunchtime. Banners included "fight business greed make them pay", "Tory scum here we come, Dumbledore will be ashamed" and pictures of Nick Clegg with a Pinocchio nose. Pupils in their school uniforms, students, and some parents took part in the marches, which were chaperoned by police.
BirminghamStudents have occupied part of the University of Birmingham's Great Hall. Up to 40 students who got inside the Aston Webb building earlier say they are planning a 36-hour sit-in. They unfurled a banner calling for the university's vice-chancellor to resign. Student Alan O'Connell said they had had messages of support from other student occupations that had started around the country. "I think direct action is the only way," he said.
SheffieldAbout 2,000 students in Sheffield, including hundreds from a secondary school, have joined protests in the city. Some 300 pupils, mainly sixth-formers, walked out of King Edward's School despite a warning that their absence would be considered unauthorised. They joined other students on a march to a rally at Sheffield Town Hall. Sheffield City Council leader Paul Scriven said the students were "taking part in the democratic process". Mr Scriven, a Liberal Democrat, said: "As long as they are not going to cause disruption to anyone else then it is absolutely right that their voice is heard."
LiverpoolMore than 2,000 students from across Merseyside staged a protest in Liverpool. Students from Liverpool's universities and prospective students from colleges and schools gathered at the Liverpool Guild of Students at 1100 GMT. They marched to Liverpool Town Hall, where they were addressed by Labour councillor Nick Small. Some students later staged a sit-down protest at the top of Bold Street. The group of about 300 people blocked three major city centre roads to traffic - Bold Street, Berry Street and Renshaw Street. Sit-down protests were earlier staged at Lime Street station and outside the town hall.
LeedsAbout 1,000 students have been taking part in a protest in Leeds over university tuition fees, with dozens of youngsters also leaving one school. A spokesman for Leeds University Against Cuts (LUAC), said the protesters were making their way to Victoria Gardens. And up to 60 students walked out of Allerton Grange School in the north of the city in support of the action. West Yorkshire Police said they had a "large policing presence". Ian Pattison, LUAC spokesman, from the LUAC, said they expected students from "a whole host" of educational establishments to join the city centre protest.
CambridgeHundreds of students from universities and sixth form colleges in Cambridge are taking part in protests. A number of students climbed over railings and scaled scaffolding at the University of Cambridge's Senate House to erect banners. Students from Parkside Community College walked out onto Parker's Piece to show their support.
NottinghamNottingham students, including the reigning Miss England, have been voicing their opposition to the planned rise in tuition fees. About 100 students also intend to hold a "teach-in" later and occupy a room at Nottingham University. Jessica Linley - crowned Miss England in September - has spoken in support of the action, calling the government plans "unacceptable". Miss Linley, who is studying law at Nottingham University, said: "Raising tuition fees will ultimately lead to more educational inequalities and we will see a dramatic fall in the number of students from disadvantaged backgrounds going to university." Roads around Bristol University were blocked by police and four people were arrested in connection with public order offences.
BrightonSussex Police said up to 3,000 students paraded through Brighton city centre as eggs and fireworks were thrown. Protesters gathered outside Brighton University buildings in Grand Parade and chanted "Shame on you" to those inside as 15 people went in. One Brighton University student, who gave her name only as Charlotte, said: "I'm really worried about education. Even though with increased fees, more money will be put in, less money will be spent on the actual teaching and the quality is going to suffer."
WarwickMore than 70 students have taken over a lecture theatre at Warwick University. The rally in Warwick has been largely peaceful so far, police said. But minor scuffles between students and security guards have taken place outside and inside the Centre. It is thought some students were planning to stay overnight.
PlymouthStudents occupied a room at the University of Plymouth. About 200 students from King Edward VI Community College in Totnes also walked out. More than 300 students turned out for a protest at Princesshay in Exeter and brought buses to a standstill. Protesters at the University of Plymouth handed handed a list of demands to the university's vice chancellor, Professor Wendy Purcell.
DurhamIn Durham students assembled outside the Town Hall before marching through the city centre. Guy Hutchinson, a post-graduate at Durham University, said: "Protesters are walking through the streets of Durham. There are school students, university students and a few university lecturers. "I'm here because I'm very concerned at the cuts in education and also the way that university education is being reframed as being of benefit to the student rather than being in society's interest."
DerbyshireAbout 300 secondary school students marched on County Hall in Derbyshire. The students left classes at Highfields School in Matlock at about 1100 GMT. Some of the group were invited into the headquarters of the county council to discuss their concerns. There was also a walkout at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Ashbourne.
CornwallPolice closed a main route into Cornwall's only city as more than 100 students carried out a protest march. The A390 in Truro was closed while protesters walked from Truro College on the city's outskirts to County Hall. As well as the Truro march, another group of 40 people protested at the Tremough Campus of the Combined Universities in Cornwall at Penryn. Another protest was held in Falmouth. The marches were against government plans to increase tuition fees.
ColchesterHundreds of A-level students in Colchester, Essex, staged a protest. The students marched from North Hill to the Town Hall and are planning to visit the town's Liberal Democrat MP Bob Russell to voice their concerns. BBC reporter Marianne Bradley said: "In contrast to the violent scenes in London the students protesting in Colchester simply showed youthful enthusiasm and passion for their cause. "Teenagers from three schools, normally pitted against each other in league tables, came together outside the sixth form college and marched carrying placards, escorted by mounted police, through the town centre. "Bemused shoppers stopped and listened to their chants of 'Education is a right not a privilege' and office workers came out onto the streets; many of them taking photos of the protest on mobile phones."
WalesAround 300 Cardiff students staged a sit-in before marching on the city centre. The protesting students took over the main building of Cardiff University to reject the UK government's plans to impose £4.3bn cuts to higher education and the pay awarded to its senior administrators. They then marched along Park Place towards the city centre, bringing traffic to a standstill. At Monmouth Comprehensive, sixth form students staged a protest with banners. Pupil Anna Byrne said: "I think it's really important that we show the government exactly how we feel because if they understand how passionate we are about education, they are much more likely to listen in the future." Students and lecturers at Aberystwyth University held lectures and seminars on the streets in the town's Bank Square.
ScotlandScots students at Scottish universities have not paid tuition fees for a decade but there is still concern and anger about the future of higher education, says BBC correspondent James Cook. In central Edinburgh some 200 students protested outside the Liberal Democrats' Scottish headquarters. The road was closed as they chanted slogans and listened to speeches before handing a letter to staff and then marching back to Edinburgh University. Jenna Spence, 20, a sociology student at Edinburgh University, said her vote for the Lib Dems in the general election had been repaid with a "kick in the teeth". "We're particularly annoyed at Nick Clegg's pledge to vote against any increase in fees," she said, adding: "It's not actually translated in reality." Demonstrations have also taken place in Glasgow, where organisers claimed some 350 students and school pupils marched to the city centre for a rally in George Square. Brandishing banners bearing the slogan "no cuts", the protestors said they were angry not just about education policy but also about cuts to public services. Around 30 students also occupied the Royal College building at Strathclyde University. The Scottish Government is currently preparing a green paper on the future of higher education. It is due to be published before the end of the year but ministers have already ruled out a return to up-front tuition fees, leaving a big question mark over how the sector will be funded.
Nyachae, Cheserem nominated to chair crucial Kenyan commissions Charles Nyachae has been nominated the chairman of the Commission for the Implementation of the new Constitution. In a statement President Mwai Kibaki said he made the appointment in consultation with Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Micah Cheserem was nominated for the position of the Commission on Revenue Allocation. The two principals also nominated the following for the positions of commissioners in the constitution implementation commission:
The names will be tabled in parliament for approval.However, parliament has only tomorrow to complete the process as the deadline for the formation of the commissions expires on Saturday. "Don't follow your dreams, chase them" - Richard Dumb "Don't follow your dreams, chase them" - Richard Dumb
Masai maid who kept secret of William and Kate's engagement
Unlikely secret keeper: Masai maid Margret Lekartgi was told of William and Kate's engagement one month ago
She is, perhaps, an unlikely keeper of Royal secrets. But for a month, Margret Lekartgi, a 22-year-old maid from an impoverished town in Kenya, has known about William and Kate’s engagement – while even the Queen, Prince Harry and the Prime Minister were still in the dark.
Luxury: One of the bedrooms at the Craigs 55,000-acre Lewa Downs reserve where Margret works
And she speaks with pride about being told of the Royal engagement almost a month before anyone else. he couple started their holiday, Ms Lekartgi reveals, at the beginning of October in an area of the jungle in the northern rainlands of Kenya known in Swahili as Ishak Bin. It is managed and conserved by Somali tribes. The Royal couple braved the wilds with the guidance of Mr Craig, a Kenyan-born farmer and reserve owner, whose daughter Jecca was once romantically linked to William. And it is understood that William, Kate, Mr Craig and his wife lived, along with two Royal Protection Officers, in tents deep in the bush, far from prying eyes. There they made fires from wood they gathered and enjoyed the peace and tranquility. A group of armed employees kept a discreet distance from the camp, not as a nod to any terrorist threat to the Royal party, but as an assurance against the lions, rhinos and elephants in close vicinity. And while Ms Lekartgi was not with the group at this stage, she heard word that Prince William had adored the freedom of life in the wild. ‘They were having the time of their lives. They were just living in tents,’ she said. After a week in the jungle, however, the group came back to Mr Craig’s 55,000-acre reserve, Lewa Downs, in northern Kenya, and it was here that Ms Lekartgi had her first experience of William and his bride-to-be, who at this stage was still unaware of the proposal to come. William and Kate stayed at Mr Craig’s four-bedroom home, snug deep behind a barrier of umbrella-like Acacia trees, hidden from view. Despite this, the house – which also boasts a large swimming pool – has some of the best views of the African savannah from its vantage point on a large hill. Wary of how the heir to the British throne would treat her, Ms Lekartgi was understandably nervous. But she was to be as equally as astonished at William’s friendliness and clear reluctance to ask her to do any chores. ‘From the start he was always smiling and not bossy or Royal at all. Very neat too. The same with Kate’, she said.
Royal honour: A black rhino was named William after the Prince agreed to sponsor it
They spent their days with the Craigs game driving, seeing the lions, elephants and rhinos. But whenever they saw me around they would say hello, always smiling. They were just so very happy all the time.’ The maid said she was amazed when the Prince handed her a $100 note as a tip, which is around £63, or almost a month’s wages. However, when the couple were joined by two friends from South Africa, the newcomers handed over just 100 South African rand, the equivalent of £9. Day-long game drives became something of a routine for the four friends, Mr Craig, the two Royal Protection officers and a retinue of green-uniformed security staff, whose normal work is to keep poachers at bay. William also played football with the security guards and guides – ending up on the team that won 2-1. Kate cheered wildly on the sidelines, according to a source. The routine would only be broken when William and Kate, both 28, were introduced to the workings of the reserve. And on one such occasion, a black rhino, also known as the hook-lipped rhino, was named in William’s honour. The party came across the beast and it was felled with an anaesthetising dart. William and Kate felt the side of the becalmed rhino as it breathed, deep in sleep. It was then that William agreed to personally sponsor the beast at a cost of £6,000 a year. It was consequently named William, according to a source. Ms Lekartgi added: ‘They went with Mr Craig and a team of dart shooters to find rhinos which they could dart, mark and monitor. ‘Once the rhino is hit with a dart it has one of its ears cut so it can be recognised in the future. William didn’t shoot the dart, but the Rhino was named in his honour.’ On that night, William and Kate celebrated the adoption of the rhino with one of their favourite meals of the trip. Ms Lekartgi said: ‘Most of the time they had chicken, fish or beef. But on this night they were given sheep cooked in the Masai-style, which is freshly slaughtered and roasted whole over charcoals. I think they really liked it. I think they were loving the whole experience.’ The rhino expedition was one of many forays into the jungle and further afield. And keeping track of William and Kate’s movements from Mr Craig’s home was nigh on impossible, even for the security teams detailed to look after them. Everything he did was very secretive, no one who didn’t need to know was told anything,’ said Ms Lekartgi. ‘And he would constantly change cars whenever he was out of the gates of Lewa Downs. ‘He wouldn’t allow anyone else, except Mr Craig, to drive. In fact, the guards wouldn’t let him in a couple of times because they didn’t recognise the car – then he would wind down the window and say, “Hi guys, it is me”.’ Perhaps bored of the luxury of Mr Craig’s home, William and Kate then went to spend some more time in tents – although these came with running hot and cold water and their own private terraces. Ms Lekartgi said: ‘They went to Sarara on Mr Craig’s private jet, about a 30-minute flight away. There is a tented camp near an animal waterhole. It is a luxury place though, so they enjoyed that very much. The two South African friends went with them too.’ There the group glimpsed giraffe, elephants, wild dogs and buffalo. They also followed the tracks of a leopard, although it is understood that they didn’t come across one on their walk through the wilderness there. But it appears that William’s wanderlust was still not sated, and his next trip was to the Rutundu Lake, high on slopes of Mount Kenya. This time, though, it was just Kate and William. The couple drove up in a Land Cruiser borrowed from Mr Craig. After a five-hour drive they enjoyed fishing in the lake before retiring to a nearby wooden lodge. It is believed that the proposal came on the cabin’s verandah. Certainly Kate wrote in the guestbook at her delight at the cabin’s romantic atmosphere. The next day the couple were picked up by Mr Craig’s private plane which then took them back down to Lewa Downs. It was then that they broke the news of their engagement to the Craigs, and Ian Craig brought Margret and her tiny cohort of colleagues into the secret. Ms Lekartgi said: ‘William and Kate came back from Rutundu and told the Craigs about the engagement. I didn’t see the ring but after Ian had dropped William and Kate off at the airstrip he came back and decided they would be going over to the UK too to celebrate. ‘We were told that there was an engagement party for William and Kate and they were going to leave Lewa to attend, but we were not to tell anyone what it was all about. They left shortly afterwards. ‘So that is when we knew that they were engaged. ‘It is so lovely for them, I am so proud it happened here. We all wish them all the best.’ Kate’s other ring – for just £2.55
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For every baby you conceive, I will give you Sh500... cash! Councillor Habel Kijana Mutahi of Giathugu Ward believes in numbers, but today he is a worried man. Women in his village no longer get pregnant, the men are neck-deep in illicit liquor, and the elderly offer no answers to his queries
What would you do if one day you woke up and, to your shock, realised that the average age of your fellow villagers has more than doubled in a span of 20 years? To whom would you turn if it hit you that it is not just your village that is experiencing a population crisis, but that the problems of your little hamlet are replicated across the hills and vales, beyond the horizon? To most people, this would be good enough information to call a press conference and announce that the country is facing a human resource problem. But for councillor Habel Kijana Mutahi of Giathugu Ward in Mukurwe-ini, this was an opportunity to stand up and change the dynamics affecting his people. When Mr Mutahi realised that the youths of his ward were no longer getting married or bearing children, he decided that the only way to reverse the trend was through incentives to encourage his fellow villagers to get babies. That is how he came up with a scheme to award Sh500 to every woman who fell pregnant, and Sh2,000 for every birth.
Lowest growth His initiative, he says, does not just target the re-population of his ward, but also that of the entire Central region, which has been in the news for all the wrong reasons since the publishing of the results of the 2009 national population census survey, which indicated that Central Province had the lowest population growth rate in 10 years. The region registered a total number of 4,383,743 people, compared to 3,724,159 in 1999, which translates to an increase of one million persons in the period under survey. Mukurwe-ini Constituency, according to statistics gathered from the provincial commissioner’s office, registered a total of 83,932 persons, compared to 87,447 people in the 1999 census, and it was that decrease of 3,515 persons that captured Mr Mutahi’s attention. While the rest of the country grew, Mukurwe-ini’s human resource shrunk! What could have happened? “The high rate of poverty here, coupled with rural-urban migration and the consumption of illicit liquor, has decimated our numbers,” Mr Mutahi says. And, sadly, he may be right. Mukurwe-ini residents used to rely on coffee farming before the sector went to the dogs, taking with it their livelihoods. Left with nothing to live for, and with the cost of living rising every day, the youths of the region took to their heels, leaving behind a largely elderly population that could do little to balance the population equation. Enter Kijana Mutahi, and all that is about to change. Even though the Sh500 with which he rewards every woman who falls pregnant in his ward is not much, it goes a long way in appreciating the fact that the re-population of his sleepy hamlet will have to be done by the residents.
Reward for the little trouble That is why, after every small village gathering he organises, he requests every woman who is pregnant — or thinks she is — to remain behind as the rest leave so that she can get her reward for the trouble. Pregnancies, no doubt, are a valued asset here. Valued and rare. According to Mr Mutahi, there are four public health facilities in his ward, and records indicate that less than 10 pregnant women visit them in a month. The civic leader recalls a meeting held in May this year in which an administrator announced that only one child had been born in Giathugu Ward in the month of March. And from January to August this year, the ward had celebrated the birth of only 17 babies. His cash-for-pregnancy programme is still in its infancy stage, and Mr Mutahi says he has managed to convert nine women so far. Not a bad start, he says.
Change fortunes One of the beneficiaries of the project is 22-year-old Florence Wairimu, a mother of three who says her councillor’s programme is likely to change, in more ways than one, the fortunes of Giathugu. “I like the direction this programme is taking. It may not be worth much, but I believe it will greatly change the demographics of this area,” she says as she cuddles her last-born daughter Tracy Wambura, the little girl whose birth earned her mother a Sh2,000 shopping voucher. “The young men here have abdicated their social duty, and it is only through such initiatives that this area can get back on its feet.” But, while Ms Wairimu blames the population crisis on men, Ms Mary Wanjugu, 28, points an accusing finger at her fellow women, whom, she says, abuse contraceptives behind their husbands’ backs. However, she admits that most of the men here are habitual drunks who neglect their families, forcing women to search for food and other necessities for their children. Because of this, Ms Wanjugu says, many women go the contraceptive way to check the size of their families. “We want our children to have a good life, and that is the only way we can ensure that we can adequately provide for their needs,” she says, and, by that single utterance, attracts the wrath of Ms Damaris Wamuyu, 64, and Ms Teresiah Wahito 74. To these elderly women, the problem with Mukurwe-ini is not that the men have been poisoned by the beer bottle, or that the youth no longer get married. The issue, they say, is that people claim to be so westernised that they only give birth to one or two babies. But there is a problem. The roads and paths here are trodden by tens of stoop-backed fellows, with no youngsters in sight for miles. Church pews are filled by elderly women with torn scarfs wrapped around their greying heads, and chief Wanjohi Ngumo worries about what will happen to his people once this elderly generation takes the final bow. “We are in a crisis,” he admits. “Family planning is taking a toll on us.”
Compounded by urbanisation And the Mukurwe-ini Catholic Parish priest, Fr Martin Mwangi, agrees. Fr Mwangi believes that the problem is compounded by urbanisation, where people leave their rural homes in droves and head to the nearest market centre to eke out a living. He says it is a tragedy that a region with so many well-educated people like Mukurwe-ini is swimming in poverty. “Although councillor Mutahi is giving hope to his people, this might not be the right way to tackle this problem,” he says, adding that he has already involved a number of youths in programmes run by the church aimed at making them feel appreciated and enhance their community productivity. Fr Mwangi says 70 per cent of his congregation is made up of the elderly, while the rest is shared between young adults, the youth, teenagers, and children.
Not a bad margin At the Mukurwe-ini District Hospital, the medical superintendent, Dr Tony Njoka, says the Central region leads in the country in contraceptive use. “We have recorded about 60 per cent usage, and this is not a bad margin,” he says. However, Dr Njoka denies claims that the birth rate in the area is not sustainable, explaining that the reason there are no queues in maternity wards is because the government has provided enough medical centres for residents. Although Mr Mutahi, who is serving his first term after being elected in 2007, admits that what he is doing might not completely solve the problem, he says his initiative will encourage more youths to shun irresponsible practices and embrace matrimony. And so, Sh500 after Sh500, his little hamlet is slowly repopulating. – Daily Nation. Lake Naivasha an environmental disaster Prime Minister Raila Odinga has termed the situation in Lake Naivasha an environmental disaster. Odinga on Tuesday said the lake risked drying up if urgent and sustainable solutions are not found to reverse the trend. Chairing an inter-ministerial and stakeholders meeting in his office the PM said the water levels of the Lake had fallen by 4 metres apart from being polluted with riparian life disappearing at an alarming rate. He announced that UK's Prince Charles had expressed his readiness to assist in the restoration efforts of the lake and other environmental conservation programmes in the country. Odinga said Prince Charles through His Royal Highness' International Sustainability Unit recently sent a team of experts to assess the situation and possible ways in which he could assist in restoring and conserving Lake Naivasha.
"Cambridge University programme for sustainability, World Bank and other international organizations are also interested in contributing to the conservation efforts of the Lake," said Odinga. To complement the efforts, the Prime Minister appointed a team to urgently come up with a sustainable programme to deal with degradation of the Lake, deforestation of its catchment areas and other challenges. Conservation measures should specifically address the degradation of forests in the lake's region, the issue of human-wildlife conflict, pollution, the mushrooming of commercial activities in Naivasha town and population explosion in the town. "We should especially address the rapid increase of population in the town which has risen from 40,000 to 500,000 in a decade without a corresponding increase in services," said Odinga. He said the conservation programme must be extended to the flower farms and the whole supply chain of the vegetable industry as inefficient irrigation in the farms had compromised environmental standards. Prof. Hiroyuki Hino an economic expert said some of the solutions to the problem lay in the afforestation of the upper and middle catchments, reclamation of the riparian land, re-designing Naivasha town and its vicinity to provide basic facilities and infrastructure. UK set for first major snowfall of winter
The Met Office have issued a weather advisory for parts of Eastern England and Scotland The first flakes of this winter's first major snowfall are expected to fall later to day, Wednesday, with frosts to return to roads overnight. Forecasters said a blanket of snow would fall on Northern Scotland later, which could spread to other parts of Britain by the weekend. Temperatures were expected to fall well below freezing in northern England and Scotland overnight and struggle to scrape above four degrees centigrade (38.2 degrees Fahrenheit) by day. The Met Office has issued a weather advisory for parts of eastern England and Scotland, predicting between two and five centimetres of snow inland, and ten centimetres or more on higher ground. "The cold weather is clearly on its way this week and the public are advised to stay up to date with the forecast to make sure they have the latest information regarding the coming weather," said the agency's chief forecaster, Eddie Carroll. "Drivers are reminded that they should carry out simple vehicle checks before they set out, carry a severe weather emergency kit in their vehicles, monitor the traffic and weather conditions, and plan their journeys." Forecasters predicted icy stretches on Thursday morning, particularly in the Scottish Highlands, Yorkshire and north-east England, where blizzards and heavy snowfall have been predicted. Birmingham, Shropshire and Hertfordshire are less likely to experience snow showers. Moderate snow throughout the UK may follow by the end of the week, although the fall will remain heaviest in Scotland, Orkney and the Shetland Isles.
Sad week for Kenyans in UK as four people dies in a week It is a sad week for Kenyans in UK as four people passes away this week- one in Cameroon, Swindon along M4, another one Bradford, West Yorkshire and an elderly lady in Nottingham. A Kenyan man living in UK passed away in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The late Lawrence Wambura Mburu passed away in a road accident on Saturday 20th November, 2010 together with his child but the mother survived. He was married to a lady from Cameroon working with Kenya Airways in London. His relatives has now been traced and thanks to everyone who called us to help to trace the family. The deceased had a British passport and it was easy for the British High Commission in Cameroon to trace him. A Kenyan young man, Tony, 31 passed away on Sunday night 21st November, 2010 near Swindon along M4 as a family with two cars were travelling from Wales. Several others were injured and are in hospital. The late Tony is a son of Mrs. Susan Muthoni of Hanwell, West London. A Kenyan lady on her late 40s the late Janet Macharia was found dead in her house in Bradford, West Yorkshire on Sunday 21st November, 2010. Mrs. Lucy Wambui Wambugu well known as Dorcas passed away in City Hospital, Nottingham on Tuesday 23rd November, 2010. She was previously living in Meadows before moving to West Bridgeford, Nottingham. Full information coming soon.
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Kile mke anatarajia katika mme wake Mke apenda sex na mme wake: (Sex that attains orgasm, preceded by love). (i) Inayomfikisha kilele cha mapenzi (orgasm). (ii) inayotanguliwa na maneno na matendo mazuri ya mapenzi (sio kurukia kama baiskeri)
Donald Trump's apprentice in USA Liza Mucheru-Wisner is a nice to Mrs. Rachel Meadow well known as Mama Wamuyu formerly of Reading, now living in Southampton. (see below). Donald Trump’s apprentice goes to Kenya
At the primary school in Kibera, the pupils sang; “Ebenezer what a wonder you’re… my commander…” Though there was a wonder in their midst, there was no commander, but a Kenyan from US to share the secrets of technology. Kibera has previously played host to several US dignitaries, but yesterday was their very own — Liza Mucheru-Wisner — the Kenyan face in Donald Trump’s Apprentice reality TV show. The pupils of Anajali Primary School in Raila estate had every reason to smile as they came face-to-face with Liza, widely reported about since the 10th Season of Apprentice premiered on September 16. Liza, who lives in Corpus Christi, Texas, US, on Friday made it to the final four and arrived on Saturday night on a family visit. When it started, the show had 16 contestants. “I’m excited. I was really touched by the children who sang,” she said. Liza presented a cash donation towards a girls’ toilet after she learned that girls and boys shared a toilet block. Craft Silicon, Nestlé, Chandaria, Marvel Five, Variety, Oshwal Education Relief, BooksFirst and Kabianga Diary made donations too. Walking up the dusty path alongside family, friends and sponsors, Liza made her way past the iron container classes and climbed up the Craft Silicon bus together with 24 pupils. Guests included nominated MP Millie Odhiambo and Mrs Wisner’s elder brother Joe Mucheru, the Google head of sub-Sahara Africa. In the bus, pupils took positions in front of the 12 computers perched on a work-station. Liza met Persie Ambani, a Standard Seven pupil. “The cameras are following her, you see, she is a celebrity,” said Persie, amid peals of laughter. “Most of these children have never used a computer. I have met only one gone to a cyber café where he only spends 10 minutes because of cost,” said the alumna of Brookhouse School in Nairobi. An entrepreneur who started, Texas Techies, Liza creates technology that inspires pupils. “ICT has to be part of education. When you sabotage ICT, you’re holding the community back,” said the A&M Texas University alumna. Wellingtone Nabwoka, the founder and headteacher of the school with 450 pupils said: “Our pupils have felt motivated.” He started the school in 2000 with three street children and three of his children. On Monday, Mrs Wisner also visited Mlolongo Water Treatment Plant, and on Tuesday will visit the maternity ward at Kenyatta National Hospital. The golf enthusiast will also visit Muthaiga Golf Course, Brookhouse School and Ongata Rongai Primary School on Wednesday and Thursday. She will have a forum at the Westgate Mall on Saturday before leaving for the US. If Liza makes it to the boardroom on December 16 for the Apprentice finale in New York and avoids Mr Trumps ringing declaration, “You’re fired!”, it will be a first for Kenya, a first for Africa.
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North Korea has shelled South Korea's border island of Yeonpyeong, prompting the South to return fire, in one of the most serious incidents since the end of the Korean War in 1953 and on right South Korea has staged a series of military exercises on the island, angering the secretive government in Pyongyang.
Government sets first annual limit for non-European workers Home Office, 23 November 2010 A raft of new measures will strictly control the numbers that can come to the UK and work from outside Europe, the Home Secretary announced today. As well as limiting the number of skilled non-European workers that businesses can bring into the country, the Home Office is tightening the intra-company transfer route (which will sit outside the annual limit) and restricting Tier 1 of the points-based system - the 'highly skilled' tier - to all but entrepreneurs, investors and people of exceptional talent. The introduction of an annual limit was a coalition government pledge and will allow Britain to remain competitive in the international jobs market, while ensuring that migrant labour is not used as a substitute for those already looking for work in the UK. To control those coming here, the government has committed to:
The government was determined to make changes to Tier 1 when it was revealed that approximately one-third of those coming through this route were actually doing low-skilled jobs once they were in the UK. Businesses have made it clear that their priority is to fill their specific vacancies through Tier 2. Home Secretary Theresa May said: 'Today's announcement has set out a clear, rational approach to which workers we will allow into the UK job market. We have set out an approach which will not only get immigration down to sustainable levels but at the same time protects those businesses and institutions which are vital to our economy. 'We will take action on all routes into the UK, and these changes are crucial if we are to limit the numbers coming here to work while still attracting the brightest and the best to the UK. 'We have worked closely with businesses while designing this system, and listened to their feedback, but we have also made clear that, as the recovery continues, we need employers to look first to people who are out of work and who are already in this country.' The new rules will take effect from April 2011. Applicants under Tier 2 will still be required to apply for a visa from the UK Border Agency through the points-based system, will have to be of graduate level, be sponsored by an employer and will be awarded points based on scarcity of skills and salary. However, they will be competing against other applicants for a visa to enter the UK and, in months when the limit is oversubscribed, those with the most points will qualify for one of the certificates of sponsorship available each month. Separately, businesses can bring in their own employees through the Tier 2 (Intra company transfer) route - but they must be earning more than £40,000 to stay more than 12 months, and their stay will be restricted to 5 years. The coalition government has vowed to reduce net migration and, to achieve this goal, changes are being made across the immigration system - with the tightening of the economic routes just one part of a package of measures. In line with that commitment, a consultation will be launched before the end of the year focusing on Tier 4 of the points-based system - the student route - which currently accounts for two-thirds of migrants entering the UK each year. By introducing a system that is more selective and more robust, the government is aiming to stamp out abuse while continuing to attract the top students to our top universities. The consultation, which will run for 8 weeks, will seek views on a range of measures to reduce the number of students that can come into the UK, such as:
Theresa May added: 'I want to ensure that students and education providers are of a high quality. 'People imagine students to be those who come here for a few years to study at university and then go home - that is not always the case. We estimate that nearly half of all students coming here from abroad are coming to study a course below degree level where levels of compliance with immigration requirements are not high enough. 'While we will protect our world-class universities, we want suitably qualified students with the genuine desire to study to come to our country. We must also have a more robust system to ensure that students leave the country at the end of their legitimate stay.' You can find the Home Secretary's oral statement to the House of Commons under 'Related documents' on the right side of this page. Are you in a fakelationship?
Last week we pondered why men are reluctant to extricate themselves from relationships that don’t fulfil them – aka fakelationships. This week, here are seven signs that you might actually be in one of those fakelationships yourself...
Pastor Mike and family leaving for Kenya
The Pastors, leaders and the members of Interdenominational World Revival Ministry (I.W.R.M) wish to extend their invitation to you for a farewell party for Pastor Mike Wanyoike and his family who are relocating to Kenya. God has called the Man of God to the work of an Evangelist which is part of I.W.R.M mission’s outreach. Pastor Mike's family have been a blessing to our church, the body of Christ and the Kenyan community in U.K. Please join us as we bid this family farewell and be a blessing to them in Jesus' Name. Date & Time: Saturday, 27th November 2010 at 5.00pm Venue: Revival House, 500 High Street North, Manor Park, London, E12 6QN For more information please contact: Pastor Mike-07960690684, Pastor Boniface-07826854898. Pastor Gad-07984410236, Pastor Wangaruro-07940105578, Sis Stella-07944951907.
NZ mine bore hole shows high gas levels
A third robot is due to be sent into the mine Rescuers trying to reach 29 men trapped in a New Zealand coal mine say a bore hole has shown high gas levels and little oxygen near where the men are believed to be. Police Supt Gary Knowles, co-ordinating the rescue effort, said it was still not safe to send in rescue teams. Two robots have been sent into the mine and a third is on its way, a news conference was told. There has been no contact with the miners since an explosion on Friday. Supt Knowles said air samples from the bore hole showed high levels of carbon monoxide and methane and low levels of oxygen. He said the samples had been sent away for analysis. Relatives of the missing men - 24 New Zealanders, two Australians, two Britons and a South African - are facing an agonising wait for news, but officials say the risk of a secondary explosion at the mine remains high. THE WORD OF TODAY
Proverbs 4: 20-27 20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health [1] to all their flesh. 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 24 Put away from thee a froward [2] mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. 25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. 26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. 27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. "
Frenchwoman stuck in bathroom for three weeks French firefighters freed a 69-year-old woman who spent three weeks trapped in her bathroom and whose nocturnal pleas for help -- by tapping on pipes -- were ignored by neighbours, police said Tuesday. The woman emerged in a "very weakened" state when rescue workers, alerted by neighbours worried because they had not seen her for some time, broke into her home Friday in the Paris suburb of Epinay-sous-Senart to extricate her. She had got stuck after the bathroom door lock broke. The woman, who is recuperating in hospital, survived by drinking warm water from the bathroom tap and at night-time tried to call for help by tapping on piping, police said. But neighbours in the apartment block said they thought someone was doing home repair work and launched a petition to find out who it was and have it stoppedl.
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CLICK HERE FOR THE PROPERTY LISTINGS A KENYAN HAS PASSED AWAY IN YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON We are looking for the relatives A Kenyan man living in UK has passed away in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The late Lawrence Wambura Mburu passed away in a road accident on Saturday 20th November, 2010. He was visiting Cameroon. The Kenya High Commission in London is looking for the relatives of the deceased who is said to be living in 22 Rannock Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3DU and previously living in 196 High Road, Woodgreen, London N22 8HH. Anyone one with information should contact Mr. Mwaura, Kenya High Commission on 02076362371 or Mr. Seed on 07951220695.
Royal Wedding: Prince William and Kate set date
Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry on Friday 29 April at Westminster Abbey, Clarence House has announced. The couple, both 28, got engaged while on holiday in Kenya in October. Prime Minister David Cameron said it would be "a happy and momentous occasion" and would be marked by a public holiday. The Royal Family and the Middletons will pay for the wedding itself, but the taxpayer will meet the cost of extra security and transport. Westminster Abbey has hosted the weddings of the Queen and Queen Mother and was the venue for Princess Diana's funeral in 1997. The prince's private secretary, Jamie Lowther-Pinkington, said the couple wanted a spring wedding and chose the abbey for its "staggering beauty", 1,000-year royal history and its feeling of intimacy despite its size. He said William and Kate were "calling the shots" on the wedding plans, but had a "rather large supporting cast" to help them. "We know that the world will be watching on April 29, and the couple are very, very keen indeed that the spectacle should be a classic example of what Britain does best," Mr Lowther-Pinkington said. "Prince William and Catherine have made it very clear that they wish everybody to be able to enjoy the day with them. "Consequently, the day will be a proper celebration for the nation and the realms. "Having said that, the couple are very mindful of the current situation, and for example, Prince William has already expressed a clear wish that any involvement by the armed forces should rely in great part on those servicemen and women already committed to public and ceremonial duties."
'National celebration' The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, welcomed the couple's choice of venue. "We are very pleased they have chosen Westminster Abbey for their marriage and look forward to the detailed planning for what will be a great and happy occasion for the couple themselves, for their families and friends, for the country and Commonwealth and for well-wishers across the globe," he said. The extra holiday will fall in the same week as Easter Monday, giving millions of workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland a three-day week. Mr Cameron said: "We want to mark the day as one of national celebration, a public holiday will ensure the most people possible will have a chance to celebrate on the day." Public Holidays are devolved in Scotland and the Scottish government is yet to announce whether it will follow Westminster's lead. However, the BBC understands that ministers in Scotland are expected to agree to the move when the cabinet meets on Tuesday afternoon. The wedding date falls six days before the Holyrood elections on 5 May. As 28 working days, including public holidays, are needed between dissolving parliament and polling day, parliament could be dissolved a day earlier than expected.
A Kenyan lady in her 40s, Janet Macharia has passed away in Bradford, UK. More later.
The statistics suggested millions of people will take on additional debt this Christmas because of the strain on their finances. Credit cards will be the most popular type of credit, followed by overdrafts and personal loans, according to the findings by price comparison website Moneysupermarket.com. Tim Moss, head of loans and debt at moneysupermarket.com, said: “We know times are incredibly tough for consumers and it’s no surprise to see such a high number of people will be pushed into debt this Christmas. “ The research found 3.8 million people expect to be in debt due to the cost of Christmas this year. Add this figure to the 19.6 million who are already in debt and it equates to 23 million - or half the population who will begin 2011 in the red. Among those who will be pushed into debt for the first time, 69 per cent said they will be relying on their credit card, 23 per cent will be using their overdraft and 8 per cent will be taking out a loan to tide them over. Mr Moss added: “Preparation is crucial and those who have saved will be able to start the New Year without the burden of debt hanging over them, however if saving is not an option, there are other steps consumers can take to lessen the impact of the festive season. “For those needing to borrow funds, a credit card offering zero per cent interest on purchases might be the cheapest option provided they are able to pay off the balance in full within the promotional period. However, consumers opting for this route should avoid the temptation to spread the cost over a longer term or they will be still paying for this Christmas going into next year’s festivities.” It follows separate research published last week that suggested the average time taken to clear Christmas debts is just over five months, with 21.6 per cent of borrowers paying it off within a month and a half.
A LUO PROVERB Kik iwe ng'owo mapiny to ipono ma malo. Don't leave the fig on a lower branch and go for one in higher or upper branch. Don't ignore the familiar ground as what you need may not be too far from you. Don't leave your wife or husband for another thinking he or she is better than yours.
WHO IS THIS KENYAN DOING BUSINESS IN CORINTH, GREECE?
When did he go there? Who is he? What does he do there? Does he have a family? Where is from in Kenya? When did he become a fun of www.misterseed.com? All this answers coming soon. Irish PM vows to pass budget, then call election
Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen defied mounting pressure to quit on Monday, saying he would stay in office until parliament passed an austerity budget needed to secure an IMF/EU bailout, then call an early election. European partners and the International Monetary Fund agreed in principle on Sunday to rescue Ireland with an expected 80 to 90 billion euros in loans to tackle a banking and budget crisis that has aroused public fury. Ireland's Greens, junior partners in Cowen's coalition, called on Monday for an early election in January as soon as the international bailout was in place. Then two independent lawmakers on whom the government relies for support said they were unlikely to support the 2011 austerity budget, due to be unveiled on December 7. With the main opposition parties calling for an immediate election, this meant the budget was unlikely to pass, and the EU/IMF aid package that will be contingent on it was likely to be delayed. But Cowen appeared to be daring the opposition parties, Fine Gael and Labour, to block the budget -- and hold up the aid as well as the promised election -- when they could let it pass by abstaining. "I don't think they should call an election before the budget because the whole basis of the IMF coming in would be undermined," said 39-year-old Dublin teacher Gerald Murphy. Geoffrey Yu, foreign exchange strategist at UBS in London, said Cowen had thrown down the gauntlet to the opposition. "But if you are a euro zone bond investor are you going to take that chance?" he said. "They won't be very impressed, but will they see this as a reason to sell off aggressively? We are not so sure either." A top euro zone official said the first loans to Ireland could flow in January, but financial markets turned negative as investors assessed the new political uncertainty and the risk of pressure spreading to other vulnerable EU countries. News of a bailout for Greece last May slashed the yield on Greek 10-year government bonds by 4.5 percentage points, halving the premium that investors required to hold Greek debt rather than low-risk German debt. But Irish government debt prices have barely reacted to news of the latest bailout. In late European trading, the latest Irish 10-year bond was yielding 8.34 percent, over 5.5 points more than the German equivalent. SHARES FALL
SEALING THE DEAL TO BE A CARING HUSBAND WITH A HUG
After pinning a budge to their husbands the wives sealed the ceremony with a hug. The ceremony took place at PCEA Outreach Church, London on Sunday 14th November, 2010. During the ceremony those men admitted to the MEN fellowship agreed to be Priests, providers and protectors of their families.
"Increase in drug business is a very serious issue here and nobody seem to give it any attention." - US Ambassador in Kenya as he represented evidence to Anti-corruption boss
New Zealand mine: relatives told to brace for deaths Police have admitted for the first time that the 29 men missing following an explosion in a New Zealand mine on Friday are possibly dead. Officers, who had previously insisted that they were committed to mounting a rescue operation to bring the men out alive, changed tack and began preparing the families of the men for the worst. Hours after releasing an official list of the names of the men in the mine at the time of the blast, Superintendent Gary Knowles said that some of the miners may not have survived. "We are keeping an open mind, we are optimistic, but we are planning for all options, including loss of life," he said.
New versions of application forms and changes to application fees Home Office, 22 November 2010 The UK Border Agency has published new versions of application forms for many temporary and permanent migration routes. All FLR and SET applications forms, and forms for applications made in the UK under the points-based system, have been revised to reflect:
Version 11/2010 of these forms should be used for all applications made from today. The guidance notes for FLR and SET forms have also been revised (version 11/2010). You can find the revised application forms in the relevant sections of this website, or by using our Apply online system.
Nine things you should never buy last minute Make sure you don’t waste your money by buying these nine items on impulse... Recent research from First Direct has revealed that each year, we waste £2,256 by failing to plan ahead on our purchases and buying on impulse instead. That's a lot of money to be throwing away for simply forgetting to shop around. So here are nine things you should never buy at the last minute or on impulse: 1. Petrol According to First Direct, we waste nearly £173 a year by not shopping around for petrol. But if you plan ahead and know when your petrol tank is likely to get low, there are ways of shopping around to ensure you're getting a good deal. A really easy way to do this is by using a website called petrolprices.com. By simply registering your details and your postcode, the website will locate the lowest-priced fuel in your area. Just make sure you're not driving miles out of your way — otherwise this will offset any savings you make. It's also a good idea to check out petrol prices as you pass filling stations as you drive from place to place. That way you'll be able to plan where the best places are to fill up and you won't have to drive out of your way.
2. Electrical goods When it comes to electrical goods, we waste £33.53 a year by failing to shop around and buying on impulse. But shopping around is so easy to do online if you use a shopbot such as find-electricalgoods.co.uk or Kelkoo. Simply type in the item you require and find out where you can pick it up the cheapest. If you'd prefer to see exactly what you're buying, why not head over to your nearest store, check out the item, and then go back online to get the best price? And if you're lucky enough, you might find a handy voucher code to save even more money! Check out websites such as HotUKDeals and vouchercodes.co.uk.
3. Groceries Throwing unnecessary items into your shopping trolley as you go round the supermarket is far too easy to do. Indeed, we waste more than £445 a year on impulse buys and last minute stop-offs at the convenience store. To avoid this, make sure you've planned ahead and drawn up a list of meals you're going to cook for the next week. Take this shopping list with you when you go to the supermarket, and don't get tempted to buy anything that isn't on your list. Alternatively, you could use a nifty website called mySupermarket.co.uk which allows you to track how much your shopping would cost at each of the UK's four major supermarkets (Sainsbury's, Tesco, ASDA and Ocado/Waitrose). You can then select the basket of goods from the one you choose. That way it will be far easier to avoid throwing additional items into your basket. And remember — never go shopping when you're hungry!
4. Clothes More than a quarter of women say they have paid too much for an outfit as a result of buying it last minute. Meanwhile, 30% of women don't think about what they're going to wear until the day of a big night out. So once again, this all boils down to planning properly. Think about whether you really do need a new outfit. Why not use an old outfit and jazz it up with a few accessories to make it look a little different? Alternatively, if you do need to buy something new, shopping online is a great way to save money. For a start, you can save money by using a voucher code, and secondly, you can earn money back by using a cashback website such as Quidco, TopCashBack, GreasyPalm, and Rpoints. Find out more in The best way to shop online.
5. Insurance Failing to shop around for insurance could cost you £280 a year. The trouble is, it's easy to forget when your car insurance or home insurance policy is coming to an end and when you get a letter in the post telling you your policy is about to be renewed, it can be tempting to simply accept it. However, insurers generally offer the best deals to new customers only. As a result, it's likely that your premiums will rise significantly after the first year. So by accepting the renewal quote, you could be pouring money down the drain. To ensure you don't get caught out, make a note in your diary for when your insurance deal is about to expire and make sure you shop around in advance so you know whether or not your renewal quote really is the best deal you can find.
6. Air/rail tickets Fancy saving yourself more than £988 a year? Then make sure you don't buy your air and rail tickets without doing a bit of research first. There are plenty of ways to save money from splitting your train ticket, to being flexible about when you fly. Of course, in some cases, you may find leaving it to the last minute gets you a better deal, but this won't always be the case and you could find yourself forking out considerably more - so always do your research! Read Cut the cost of your train fare and Grab an ultra cheap holiday for some top tips.
7. Theatre/cinema tickets Paying a visit to the theatre or cinema can cost a fortune. In fact, we waste more than £335 a year on average by simply not shopping around. However, there are numerous ways to save money if you're prepared to do a bit of research. Websites such as DiscountTheatre, SeatWave, Whatsonstage.com and TheatreMonkey offer a range of discounted theatre tickets. Again, in this instance, you may find that booking last minute does actually save you money if you use websites such as Lastminute.com. But as always, make sure you've shopped around to ensure the deal you're being offered is really a good price. And if you fancy a trip to the cinema for free, sign up to See Film First and Momentum Pictures which offer regular preview screenings free of charge. For more tips read Seven bargain entertainment tips. Oh - and one more thing - make sure you're actually buying tickets for something you want to see!
8. Repair services If something's gone wrong with your kitchen sink or car, it's easy to plump for the first plumber or mechanic you see (and if your kitchen is overflowing with water, you might not have a choice). But if you do this, you can almost guarantee you're throwing money down the drain. So disaster permitting, take the time compare quotes as this can really pay off. Check out websites such as mybuilder.com and myHammer which allow you to compare quotes from a range of tradesmen and see which ones come recommended. And if you're after a good car mechanic, have a read of Easy ways to find a good mechanic.
9. Jewellery Love the look of that sparkly pair of earrings in the shop window? Don't buy them there and then - make sure you shop around first to see if you can find them cheaper elsewhere! Again, it's wise to use a shopbot such as PriceRunner or Kelkoo to see where you can buy the item cheapest. And don't forget to keep an eye out for voucher codes!
The 200 billion shillings Tatu City in problem London, Monday 22nd November, 2010. The 200 billion shillings real estate development dubbed Tatu City has been rocked by a land dispute even before it could take off after three women placed caveats on the property. This comes amid another case that was filed at the Milimani courts by an aggrieved minority shareholder seeking to have the development of the proposed city stopped. Developers of the project that was launched last month moved to court saying that the caveat lodged on the property has denied them the right to proceed with the development. They argue that the three defendants, who are alleged to be coffee dealers are not shareholders and therefore have no right or interest on the property. The court was told that the three defendants have wrongfully and without valid reason lodged caveats on the property. The matter will be heard on the 3rd of next month. There is another matter pending at the Milimani law courts lodged by Stephene Mwagiru, a coffee dealer who wants the other shareholders to pay him about Ksh 11 billion for the 14.5 percent stake he claims to hold in the property. The envisaged Tatu City is a new city located within the greater Nairobi region and will be home to an estimated 62,000 residents who will have the opportunity to live-work-play within their community; as well as 23 000 day visitors. The site of the proposed development is over 1000 hectares in size. Part of the land to be developed is currently a coffee farm and the developers insist coffee production will continue during development of Tatu City as they maintain respect for the coffee farming heritage as evidenced in the attention shown to the environment planning and design. Elsewhere the Kamukunji constituency election petition kicked off Monday with video clips of the tallying centers being played before High Court judge Mary Angawa. Area MP Simon Mbugua who had on Friday said that he would represent himself was however represented by his lawyer Kibe Mungai who had been said to be sick. The petition is slated to be heard daily until completion.
Zain mobile service provide of Kenya has changed its name to AIRTEL Britain will be hit by a Russian cold blast this week London, Monday 22nd November, 2010. Britain will be hit by a Russian cold blast this week with temperatures as low as -10C (14F) and “significant” snowstorms predicted. But have we got enought salt to cope? Forecasters last night warned much of the country will be blanketed in snow with up to six inches expected in some areas. The north and the east are in line for the heaviest snowfalls, although the experts say they could spread across Britain as we head to the weekend. Last night councils said they were ready for the winter’s first serious bout of cold weather which could last a fortnight, with rock salt supplies built up in preparation. Transport bodies say they hope that there would not be a repeat of last winter’s chaos when grit supplies ran out. Paul Watters of the AA said although councils had increased their salt stocks, supplies could still run out. He said: “The Highways Agency has got an extra quarter of a million tonnes in reserve. “But there’s still a shortfall in the amount of salt available in the UK supply chain. “We’re up to one million tonnes short and, if we have another harsh winter, stocks could still run out. We can’t afford to be complacent.” Winter’s first falls hit Teesdale, County Durham, yesterday. But bigger snowstorms are expected to fall in Scotland tomorrow and spread across the whole country by the end of the week. Met Office spokesman Alex Fox said: “There’s a risk of snow in most parts of the UK and some places will see significant amounts. It’s going to be much colder than average.
6 inch snow expected in UK
We should brace ourselves for sleet and heavy frosts as the country is set to suffer through another harsh winter, the weathermen claimed. Overnight temperatures are expected to fall to -10C but winds from northern Russia and the Arctic mean it will feel more like -12C in some parts. Mr Fox added: “To put that in context, the last time temperatures reached that low was on the night of March 9 and 10 this year at the top of Braemar, a mountain in Scotland that’s 320 metres above sea level. “That gives us an idea of how cold things are going to get.” He said temperatures will drop sharply from 8C today with daytime highs falling as low as -1C by the end of the week – far colder than average November temperatures of two or three degrees. The Met Office also warned that icy roads and pavements would be dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. Brian Gaze, of The Weather Outlook, predicted up to six inches of snow, especially on higher ground. He said: ‘The snow is expected to persist until next week with ongoing snow or sleet risk and sharp or severe overnight frost.” He added: “London may have snow by the weekend, with accumulations of a few inches possible across higher parts of the South-east.” Bookmaker William Hill is predicting the busiest white Christmas betting year on record, with Aberdeen the 3/1 favourite for snow on Christmas Day and London given odds of 6/1. Jonathan Powell of Positive Weather Solutions warned that Britain is in for a repeat of last year’s winter when the country experienced the coldest few months for 31 years. He said: “December is looking very cold indeed and it will be similar to last year in temperatures. “We won’t be seeing as much snow as we did then but with the frost and ice it’s going to be a nightmare. “There are going to be some pretty sharp frosts and black ice, which makes the roads treacherous for drivers.”
A Kenyan with an office in Corinth
Pastor Jane Njiiri is currently touring Greece, she visited the city of Corinth on Saturday 20th November, 2010 where she found a Kenyan - a fun of Mr. Seed there. The Kenyan could not believe she is the wife Mr. Seed and they had to call Mr. Seed in London to confirm. She was quick to ask the man: "Wapi wale Wakorintho walikuwa wamerogwo vile Apostle alikuwa anauliza?". Photos coming soon. Corinth (Greek Κορινθία) is an ancient city about 48 miles west of Athens on the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece. Corinth was an important city in ancient Greece and it played a major role in the missionary work of the Apostle Paul. Today, Corinth is the second largest city in the Peloponnese with several sites of interest to pilgrims and tourists.
Kenyan Pastor Found Guilty of Sex Abuse in Boston, USA By Harrison Maina, Ajabu Africa News
Caroline Muthoni Gakuya, center, poses for a picture with part of her defense team led by Stephen Quinlan, next to her, her mother Damaris Scott, extreme left, Wilson Wachira and RahabChege shortly after the judgement was passed convicting her pastor, Rev. Dr. Mumbui Karimi of sexually abusing her and on right is Rev. Dr. Mumbui Karimi exiting the court house at the Bedford Presbyterian church in Bedford, NH after the judgement was delivered to temporarily censure him from the church. Pic by H.Maina/Ajabu Media BEDFORD, New Hampshire. A Kenyan pastor in Boston has been found guilty of 3 out of 5 counts sexually abusing a 21- year old Kenyan girl in his congregation and consequently stopped from conducting any church related business for six months pending review of his case by a panel of judges. Dr. Rev. Mumbui Karimi, a married father of one and pastor of the largest Kenyan community church in Boston, popularly known as PCEA Ushindi church, was found guilty of three charges which include forcefully grabbing and kissing Miss. Caroline Muthoni Gakuya without her consent, making inappropriate verbal comments about her body and forcefully attempting to kiss her again. This, the court said, was contrary to the scriptures and the constitution of the USA Presbyterian Church.Rev. Karimi is also a member of the Kenya Pastors Fellowship (KPF) in New England, an organization of several pastors serving in the Kenyan community churches in the area. However, the pastor was found not guilty of two other counts of repeatedly making phone calls and unannounced visits both to Miss. Gakuya’s home and place of employment, initiating and or spreading defamatory and false statements regarding the character of Ms. Rahab Change and the accuser's mother, Damaris Scott by suggesting that her recent behavior towards the pastor was as a result of the pastor rejecting her sexual advances and that he said they were paid to tarnish his name by people who wanted to go and take over the running of the PCEA Ushindi church. The offences were perpetrated on different dates in August and September 2008 when Dr. Karimi was accused to going into Caroline’s apartment in Lowell Mass uninvited. - CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY
A Kenyan has passed away in Maryland, USA
It is with much regret that we announce the death of Dr. Nicholas Aloice Ongele of Bowie, Maryland USA. He died at Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC on Wednesday November 10th, 2010, after a long battle with cancer. Dr. Nicholas Ongele, a Psychiatrist in Washington DC, hails from Chiga in Kano, Kisumu District. He was beloved husband to Dr. Eba Ongele, also of the Washington DC region. He was a loving father, guardian and mentor to many. Dr. Ongele was a founding member of his union, the Doctors Council. He was a leader among leaders, demonstrating this by holding the office of Vice President until near the time of his retirement from the Washington DC Government. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and the community at large. Family and friends will be meeting every evening at 12301 Kings Valley Court, Mitchelville, Maryland to condole with the family and to help organize the funeral. The family's phone number is 301-249-6646 For more information, you may contact any of the following: Eba Ongele 202-412-3989, Rev. Peter O. Osano 301-693-3771, Dickens Odhiambo 301-979-1311, Fred Okwaro 301-335-8120, Ben Odotte 732-421-7233, Caroline Lisk 443-367-1278, Kenneth Agwa 301-996-5775, John Akumu 301-384-9666, David Opon 301-814-7070, Edwin Obong 301-512-9018 , Onyango Nyunja 240-994-2818, Omullo Okowa 410-971-0521, Tony Oreng 301-437-5293, Kennedy Amollo 240-398-0943, Evans Aguko 240-643-2491 Hon. Martha Karua coming to UK
Hon. Martha Karua will arrive in UK on Thursday 25th November, 2010 for a serious of several meetings in the coming weekend. The meetings takes place as follows: New UK immigration application fees from 22 November 2010
Home Office, 19 November 2010 Following Parliamentary approval, on Monday 22 November we will introduce new application fees for migrants applying to come to or extend their stay in the UK for work, study or other reasons. The fees being changed are those set above the cost of processing, which are subject to the affirmative parliamentary process. Fees that are set at or below the cost of processing were revised on Friday 1 October. The change in fees was announced on 9 September. Details of the revised fees are available in our Fees for our services section. Fees for our services This page contains information about the fees that we charge for immigration and nationality services. We charge fees to ensure that we raise the money we need to run a strong, robust immigration system and to offer a world-class level of service. We set our fees at levels that are fair to our customers. When setting fee levels, we work within strict financial limits agreed with HM Treasury and the UK Parliament. We balance a number of complex factors, including:
We have made carefully considered decisions to set some fees at or below the cost of delivery and other fees (such as the application fee for British nationality) above the cost of delivery, to reflect the value of the product. Our method of setting fees will help to protect some routes from significant increases, and will contribute to the additional revenue needed to fund enforcement and other improvements to the immigration system. You can find our current fees in our fees table, which you can download from the right side of this page, or in the list below. Choose a heading below to show more information. CLICK HERE FOR FULL INFORMATION NEW AND OLD FEES
Items you really should replace often Why being cheap is a threat to your health
It is the nature of the modern consumer society that most household and personal goods are affordable and easily replaceable. So why do so many of us insist on using goods past the point they have lost their functionality, and may be even unsafe to use? We've compiled a guide of the things in your life which you really should consider replacing more often.
Toothbrush This is a popular stayer in your bathroom - after all, why replace it if the bristles are still white, and feel comfortably worn in? Well, if your toothbrush is worn out, it does not clean your teeth properly and it may damage your gums. It is a good idea to change it every three months, though, if you have gum disease, you should make that every four to six weeks, as the bristles harbour bacteria. If you use an electric toothbrush, the bristle change applies to you too.
Razor blade A razor blade is pretty effective at telling you that it is no longer doing its job, as you may get cuts and razor burn from a dull blade. For starters, make sure you clean, rinse and dry the blade after every use. There is no reason to change the blade every week if it is doing the job properly. But once it starts to irritate your skin, don't be cheap and buy new blades.
Jogging shoes Well done for being the type that actually runs in your sport shoes. But how often should you change them? Well, if they have holes, that may be a start. More importantly, are they providing the cushioning and support your body needs? Experts recommend changing the shoes every 350 - 550 miles, but you would of course have to keep track of the distances covered. A simpler approach is how the shoes feel. Does your body ache after a run? Do you have joint pain and shin splints? Check if the cushioning of your shoe still holds in the high impact area on your heel - if it looks like it has collapsed, it's time for new shoes.
Chopping board Chopping boards are breeding grounds for bacteria. Wash them with soap and hot water and make sure you dry them afterwards. You can also use an antibacterial product that is safe on food. If you use plastic boards, you can wash them in the dishwasher. A wooden board is better washed by hand, as it is likely to crack in the dishwasher. When should you change your board? Once it has cracks and cuts that are deep and hard to clean - which means they may harbour bacteria.
Computer keyboard Why fret about the cleanliness of your kitchen sink when your computer keyboard is a biohazard? Among other things, your qwerty carries all sorts of bugs that cause food poisoning. Flip your keyboard over, shake hard, and then wipe the surface with antibacterial solution. And don't forget your computer mouse. If your keyboard is beyond salvation, buy a new one. It's cheap and it will be clean.
Your bed You spend about a third of your life in bed, which is why it's full of bacteria, dust mites and viruses. Keep in mind that you probably lose about a quarter of litre of body fluid every night, which is why your bed is such a breeding ground for mites. Change your bedding weekly and wash it at 60C or more and use bleach if you can. Dry it at high temperatures. Get your pillows and duvets professionally cleaned every few months, and replace your mattress every few years - 10 at most. If it sags, you can put a board under it until you can buy a new one. But really, a new mattress costs the equivalent of a big night out, so do your back a favour and get one.
Immigration is "unacceptably high," must be cut - PM
Immigration to Britain is "unacceptably high" and must be brought down, but this can be done while ensuring businesses can import talent, Prime Minister David Cameron said in remarks aired on Sunday. He spoke a few days after the state Migration Advisory Committee, charged with setting limits for skilled migrants, said the number of skilled workers from outside the European Union allowed into Britain should be cut by up to a quarter. "Over recent years we've had net immigration into the UK of about 200,000, that is two million extra people every 10 years," Cameron told Sky News in an interview shown on Sunday. "That is unacceptably high and has got to be brought down, and I'm quite convinced that it's possible to bring it down while making sure that business can access talent," he added. Businesses are concerned that the plans could harm British competitiveness, and Business Secretary Vince Cable has tried to reassure firms that new immigration curbs planned by the government will be flexible. Cameron said he wanted net immigration to Britain to be in the tens of thousands, rather than hundreds of thousands, adding that popular support for tackling immigration was one of the reasons his right-leaning Conservative party was elected. Some among the Liberal Democrats, the junior partner in the coalition government, are uncomfortable with the proposed cap. A permanent cap on migrants from outside the European Union will be set in April next year, and in the meantime the government has introduced interim measures to avoid a rush of last-minute visa applications while old rules still apply. Some 196,000 more people migrated to Britain than left the country in 2009, according to official statistics.
Tenants' finances in UK to be checked after two years Social housing landlords will be able to check their tenants' finances after two years in the property, under planned reforms. Following the review, tenants could be evicted if their financial situation is deemed to have improved enough. The reforms, for new tenants in England, will be unveiled next week as part of a wide-ranging Localism Bill. The government had already said it wanted to end council houses "for life" for anyone new coming into the system. Existing tenants will not be affected by the changes. Local authorities and housing associations would give tenants at least six months notice to move out if they were found to be no longer eligible for social housing. The Department for Communities and Local Government stressed that two years was a minimum and that the reforms were intended to give flexibility to local housing providers. Housing Minister Grant Shapps told the BBC that "two years won't be the norm for tenancies, many years will be the norm". The measure will be subject to consultation, but the government hopes it will be in place by summer 2011. A number of other reforms to social housing, including fixed-term tenancies - again, with a minimum of two years - will be announced on Monday. BBC political reporter Adam Fleming said the policy "might go down badly with some Liberal Democrats". "The Lib Dem Deputy Leader Simon Hughes said his party would need 'a lot of persuading' when David Cameron first mooted the idea of ending life-long tenancies in the summer," added our correspondent. At present, council tenants keep their property for life unless they breach their tenancy agreement, for example, by engaging in anti-social behaviour. They can also pass their homes on to their children. Housing is a devolved matter for the administrations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, so any changes would only apply in England. In last month's spending review, the coalition said funding for social housing would be cut by more than 60%, with new tenants also having to pay higher rents, at nearer market rates. But the government said it hoped the changes would free up funds to build 150,000 new affordable homes over the next four years.
KIKUYU PROVERB Kînya kîrî itina nîkîo kî-igaga Any calabash that has got a good bottom can stand upright. A good man can live anywhere Tour de Jambo Africa CEO Appointed Director at AID Kenya FoundationSamuel Wamwea Mwangi, CEO of the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier African travel operator: Tour de Jambo Africa, has been named International Media and Corporate Relations Director at the AID Kenya Foundation. Samuel Mwangi has been appointed International Media and Corporate Relations Director of the AID Kenya Foundation. His three-year appointment involves organizing individuals, organizations, foundations, media, and businesses in the United States and abroad to help Kenyan’s whose lives have been devastated from HIV/AIDS. Mwangi will also represent the AID Kenya Foundation at international forums and engagements, initiate fundraising activities and mobilize volunteers. “Mr. Mwangi will help provide humanitarian aid and development assistance to Kenyans,” said Armstrong O’Brian Ongera, Jr., president and executive director of the AID Kenya Foundation. “Typical beneficiaries of the AID Kenya Foundation cannot afford education, healthcare, proper housing, or even three square meals a day.” Samuel Mwangi Holds his Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) from Strathmore University, Nairobi-Kenya and attended the University of California, Berkeley. He is currently the President and the CEO of Tour De Jambo Africa, America’s first choice for booking tours of Africa, including African safaris. ABOUT AID KENYA FOUNDATION
UK offers loan to Irish Republic
The UK has offered to make a direct bilateral loan to the Irish Republic in addition to contributing to EU and IMF loans, the BBC has learned. Sources in the UK government say it wants "to help a friend in need". Although final figures will not be known for some days, BBC political editor Nick Robinson believes the UK will contribute around £7bn in total. The Irish prime minister has confirmed that the Republic of Ireland and the EU have agreed a financial rescue package. Chancellor George Osborne is expected to make a statement about the UK commitment in the Commons on Monday. Our political editor said Mr Osborne and Prime Minister David Cameron had taken a decision at last week's G20 summit in Seoul that the UK would be ready to promise £7bn in loans as part of any Irish rescue plan. The cost of the direct UK loan to the Republic is expected to be "in the low billions" and will be in the form of contingency loans which the government expects to see paid back. Sweden has also agreed to make a direct loan to the Irish. BBC business editor Robert Peston said the Irish Republic's economy was important to the UK economy as it received a substantial amount of British exports and its banks played a big role in Northern Ireland.
US victims found in tree 'stabbed and dismembered' Three people whose bodies were found in a hollow tree trunk in the US state of Ohio were stabbed to death before they were dismembered, a coroner has said. Tina Herrmann, son Kody Maynard and her friend Stephanie Sprang were stabbed several times in the back and chest. The bodies were later cut up, placed inside rubbish bags and lowered into the hollow of a large tree in a wildlife reserve, the coroner said. The only suspect in the killings is being held on a kidnapping charge. He is Matthew Hoffman, an unemployed tree surgeon and ex-convict. The victims died sometime on 11 November and there were no signs of sexual assault, the coroner added. Mr Hoffman gave information through his lawyers which led officers to the bodies, which were found on 18 November. He was arrested after Tina Herrmann's daughter, Sarah Maynard, 13, was found bound and gagged in his basement on Sunday, and he is now being held on kidnapping charges. She was reported missing on 10 November, along with Tina Herrmann, 32, her brother, Kody Maynard, 11, and Stephanie Sprang, 41. Mr Hoffman, who served time in prison in the state of Colorado for arson and other charges, has not yet entered a plea to the kidnapping charge.
Vital Voices Film 'Kakenya' Wins Grand Prize in ViewChange.org Film Contest
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- At the launch of ViewChange.org today, a new multimedia website created by Link TV to showcase stories about global development, the ViewChange Online Film Contest winners were announced, awarding a $25,000 grand prize for "Vital Voices: Kakenya," co-directed by New York filmmaker Aaron Kisner and animator Pistachios, with music by Dan Radlauer. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101118/DC05082 ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101118/DC05082 ) "Kakenya" is a short animated film that tells the story of Kakenya Ntaiya, who overcomes obstacles in making her simple dream come true — opening the first primary school for girls in her Maasai village in Kenya. The prize also includes $5,000 for winning in the category "Overcoming Conflict." "This recognition adds to one of my most rewarding experiences — the chance I've had to share in Kakenya's story," said filmmaker Aaron Kisner. "I continue to be inspired by her dedication, and I'm proud that the prize money will benefit the girls in her school, the Kakenya Center for Excellence." ViewChange, together with Link TV, launched the online film competition to discover what is being done around the world to meet the Millennium Development Goals set by the United Nations. More than 136 films were entered under six categories: sustainability, innovation, overcoming conflict, empowerment, leadership and governance, and local/global partnerships, all to inspire and motivate the public to take action in eradicating extreme poverty by 2015. The contest offered a $20,000 grand prize and a $5,000 prize for the winner of each category. The finalists in each category were chosen by online voters, and the winners were determined by a panel of judges including Gael Garcia Bernal, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Danny Glover, Daniel K. Inouye, Angelique Kidjo, Charles Annenberg Weingarten, and Wim Wenders. "When I received the call from Aaron that our film had won an award, I could not believe it," said Kakenya Ntaiya. "I was stunned speechless. When he went on to tell me that the award came with $25,000 that Vital Voices was going to donate to the school, I was overjoyed. The money will make a huge impact on our girls." "We believe in empowering women with the tools they need to safeguard human rights, expand economic empowerment and increase political participation around the world," says Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson. "We've been telling stories of extraordinary women leaders for over a decade. Link TV and ViewChange.org are wonderful ways to help share these successes, that when you invest in women, you really do improve the world." Vital Voices Global Partnership Vital Voices Global Partnership is the preeminent non-governmental organization (NGO) that identifies, trains and empowers emerging women leaders and social entrepreneurs around the globe, enabling them to create a better world for us all. Its international staff and team of over 1,000 partners, pro bono experts and leaders, including senior government, corporate and NGO executives, have trained and mentored more than 8,000 emerging women leaders from over 127 countries in Asia, Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East since 1997. These women have returned home to train and mentor more than 500,000 additional women and girls in their communities. Vital Voices' mission is to identify, invest in and bring visibility to extraordinary women around the world by unleashing their leadership potential to transform lives and accelerate peace and prosperity in their communities. Contact: Ann Hoffman, Vital Voices (202) 446-0507, annhoffman@vitalvoices.org Source- http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases … 04054.html Revealed: Secrets of Ruto visit to Hague Revealed: Secrets of Ruto visit to Hague. The back and forth which preceded suspended Higher Education minister William Ruto’s visit to The Hague is revealed. Also revealed for the first time is the subject of closedoor meetings held between his team of lawyers and representatives of the ICC during the visit two weeks ago. Well-informed sources at The Hague and in Kenya who did not wish to be named owing to the confidential nature of the information confirmed that Mr Ruto did not meet ICC chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo as was widely expected after he arrived a day late for their appointment. It emerged during Mr Ruto’s visit that two other Cabinet ministers have also been asked to attend an interview with International Criminal Court prosecutors. Also summoned is a former top security official, according to ICC sources who sought anonymity in order to speak freely about the sensitive investigations. The security official will record statements before ICC-approved Judge Kalpana Rawal in Nairobi later this month. One of the Cabinet ministers is making plans to travel to The Hague for the interviews with Mr Ocampo next week, Saturday Nation has learnt. The senior PNU minister is said to be putting together his notes ahead of a planned meeting next week with Mr Moreno-Ocampo. The minister is said to have written to the prosecutor in response to a letter he received in April 29 this year offering him an opportunity to explain what he knows about post-election violence. Mr Moreno-Ocampo has announced that he will be taking six top Kenyan leaders before The Hague-based judges by mid next month. When Mr Ruto went to the Hague, a source at the ICC told Saturday Nation he held meetings on Thursday and Friday, with senior prosecution officials. Mr Ruto’s legal advisor Prof Kithure Kindiki declined to comment citing client-counsel confidentiality. The sources, privy to the discussions said Mr Ruto was required to, among other issues, explain why he seemed to be constantly attacking the Waki commission and Kenya National Commission on Human Rights reports. Secondly, the sources said, Mr Ruto was asked to explain what caused post election violence, in his own view. The Wednesday November 4, meeting between the ICC representatives and Mr Ruto’s legal team lead by Prof Kindiki and Mr Katwa Kigen, was described, by an official, as “successful” though the two sides disagreed about several issues. The co-operation agreement between the government and the ICC granting the court the legal status, immunities and privileges in Kenya was signed on September 18 this year. Mr Ruto’s lawyers took the view that since communication between the ICC and their client to have a meeting begun in April this year, then the opinion that he could be a suspect could have been formed using the Waki Commission report as well as that of the Kenya human rights commission. The legal team insisted that the Waki team did not have the money and the time to conduct thorough investigations, which is reflected in the report when Justice Waki stated that the matter in question needed further investigations. The commission, the lawyers are said to have argued, lack the credibility as the commission does not have the “capacity to mount serious investigations”. The human rights commission is mandated to investigate human rights violations. In response to what caused post-election violence, Mr Ruto is said to have told the investigators that it was due to the outcome of the presidential election. He informed Mr Moreno-Ocampo’s representatives in the meeting that immediately the results were announced, violence erupted. – Saturday Nation. DO YOU KNOW?: 45 per cent of Kenyans are in the age of 0-15 years, 51 per cent are between the ages 15-60 years and 4 per cent are 60 years plus and they control the economy of Kenya Sobering moment for Kenyans as liquor law comes into force |
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