The Court of Appeal suspended a decision by the High Court that declared the new university funding model as unconstitutional and discriminatory. Justices Patrick Kiage, Weldon Korir and Joel Ngugi directed the Attorney General, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and the Trustees of the Universities Fund, Kenya, to complete and publicize, within 14 days, an appeals mechanism for students who may be aggrieved by funding decisions or their categorization for funding purposes. The mechanism will be made available to all students and relevant stakeholders. The judges said while the new funding model is under appeal, HELB and the Trustees…
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The head of Turkey’s main opposition party has told the BBC that protests will continue “in every city” until either early presidential elections are called, or the jailed mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, is released from prison. Ozgur Ozel, chairman of the mayor’s Republican People’s Party (CHP), said the nationwide protests would include a very large demonstration this Saturday in Istanbul. That will open the party’s campaign to make Imamoglu the country’s next president in elections that are due in 2028, he said. “In every city we go to, we will have the biggest rallies in their history,” Ozel declared.…
The Trump administration has quietly paused the processing of green card applications filed by certain individuals, including approved refugees, as part of a broader effort to more aggressively vet immigrants, multiple sources familiar with the move told CBS News. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, recently directed officials to suspend processing of requests for legal permanent residency submitted by immigrants granted refugee or asylum status, according to the sources, who requested anonymity to discuss an action that has not been publicly reported. The move will, for the time being, place in legal limbo immigrants who were granted refuge in…
Immigration is a legal discipline that is as tricky as it can be contentious (particularly in the current climate). Because there are various national, global, and supranational treaties that govern the topic, it can be challenging to pin down all the disparate points involved. However, for the sake of clarity and brevity, this post will focus on the immigration system of the USA and break down the various types and what they might mean to those applying for them. While this post won’t be totally exhaustive, it will provide a basic understanding so that anyone seeking entry into the US…
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and in Utah, homeowners are increasingly looking to create spaces that are not only functional but also warm, inviting, and visually stunning. One of the most popular trends in Utah kitchen remodeling is the seamless integration of natural stone and warm wood accents. This combination brings together the timeless elegance of stone with the cozy, organic feel of wood, resulting in a kitchen that is both luxurious and welcoming. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Utah homeowners are embracing this trend, the benefits of using natural stone and warm wood, and…
A bathroom remodel is an exciting opportunity to transform one of the most frequently used spaces in your home. However, it’s also a chance to address underlying issues, such as leaky pipes and fixtures, that can cause significant damage if left unchecked. For homeowners in Bellevue, Washington, where the climate and aging plumbing systems can contribute to these problems, tackling leaks during a remodel is a smart and proactive approach. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the steps to identify, repair, and prevent leaky pipes and fixtures, ensuring your bathroom remodel in Bellevue, WA is both beautiful and…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Biden administration’s regulation of so-called “ghost guns,” by a 7-2 vote. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the opinion, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts, as well as Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented. At issue was whether the devices meet the federal definition of a “firearm” and “frame and receiver,” and whether the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) exceeded its authority to regulate and enforce their sale. Ghost guns are do-it-yourself functional weapons that are…
In an effort to quell rising tensions in its troubled Tigray region, Ethiopia’s prime minister has said he will appoint a new leader in the area. Tigray’s interim President Getachew Reda fled to the capital, Addis Ababa, earlier this month following a power struggle in the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which runs the region. In a novel approach, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed asked Tigrayans to suggest who the region’s new leader should be via email. The infighting has sparked fears that Tigray could return to the civil war that claimed an estimated half a million lives. Prime Minister Abiy…
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for allegedly attempting to stage a coup against current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, after a ruling from the country’s top court. The Supreme Court’s five-member panel voted unanimously in favour of the trial going ahead. Bolsonaro, 70, denies the charges and says he is the victim of “political persecution” aimed at preventing him from running for president in 2026. The trial could go ahead as early as this year. If found guilty, Bolsonaro could face years in prison. The panel was tasked with determining whether there was enough evidence to…
The Sudanese army has told the BBC it has recaptured the airport in the capital, Khartoum, from the paramilitary RSF, marking its latest territorial gain in the brutal two-year civil war. Gen Mohamed Abdel Rahman al-Bilawi said troops had fully secured it and might be able to clear the rest of the RSF fighters by the end of day. The army has been moving swiftly since recapturing the presidential palace on Friday, and civilians have been celebrating in the streets as it advances. The RSF had controlled most of the capital since the war began in April 2023. Nationwide, hundreds…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen led a delegation of security officials to Baringo County following new wave of attacks by bandits. More than ten people have been killed in the area in the new attacks. Murkomen was briefed extensively on the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu in North Rift and concluded with there is progress made especially on reversing the cattle rustling tag that has been a near permanent stain in the pastrolist counties of North Rift. He thanked the multi-agency teams which include formed-up units and promised the government’s unwavering support in terms of resource mobilisation and the application of…
The US has removed millions of dollars in bounties from senior members of the Haqqani militant network in Afghanistan, including one on its leader Sirajuddin Haqqani who is also the Taliban government’s interior minister. It is a significant move given that the Haqqani network is accused of carrying out some of the most high-profile and deadly attacks in Afghanistan during the US-led war in the country, including attacks on the American and Indian embassies, and NATO forces. Currently, the network is a key part of the Taliban government, which has controlled Afghanistan since foreign troops withdrew from the country in…
President William Ruto Tuesday publicly criticized former Attorney General Justin Muturi, who is currently the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, calling him “fairly incompetent”. It is the first time Ruto attacked Muturi who has been criticizing his government over among others abduction claims. Speaking during an Iftar dinner at State House, Nairobi, Ruto said Muturi had been “fairly incompetent” in handling legal matters concerning the establishment of Waqf, a commission which would be in charge of the management of Islamic endowments. “I had a problem with the AG who was there before—he was fairly incompetent. But now, I have a…
There could be another healthcare crisis if the government fails to urgently make payments to faith-based hospitals. Nairobi Diocese Archbishop Philip Anyolo has announced that all faith-based hospitals in the country may shut down due to pending Social Health Authority (SHA) debts. Archbishop Anyolo said the non-payment of pending bills cripples the hospitals and they’re no longer able to continue operating normally. “If they don’t pay, there will be a shutdown. You know the church has a bigger percentage of medical services to help the government and the people of Kenya,” said Anyolo This comes barely a fortnight after President…
Burundi’s president has told the BBC he has seen “credible intelligence” that Rwanda plans to attack his country. Évariste Ndayishimiye also said that Rwanda had tried to launch a coup a decade ago in Burundi, akin to “what it’s doing in the Democratic Republic of Congo” now. Rwanda has already hit back, calling the president’s comments “surprising” and insisting that the two neighbours are co-operating on security plans for their shared border, which has been shut for over a year. Despite extensive UN evidence, Rwanda has always denied arming and backing the M23 rebel group, which has recently seized large…