Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has been thrown into fresh disarray with the abrupt departure of his finance minister, Chrystia Freeland. By the end of a frenetic Monday, a new finance minister was in place, but Trudeau was facing calls from members of his own Liberal Party to quit. Without directly referring to the news, the prime minister told party donors at an event in Ottawa: “It’s obviously been an eventful day. It has not been an easy day.” In her scathing resignation letter – published on the day she was due to deliver an economic statement – Freeland…
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Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) weighed in on the controversial vaccination of 22 million cattle and appealed to the government to suspend the exercise to allow adequate public participation on the matter. With vocal opposition to the government’s plan to vaccinate livestock starting January next year, the association openly criticized the programme, arguing that they were not consulted during its development. KVA National Chairman Dr. Kelvin Osore, in a heavily worded statement issued on Tuesday, stated that concerns raised by the government on controlling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is not a priority and that Kenyans should be given adequate time to…
A top Russian general accused by Ukraine of being responsible for the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops was assassinated in Moscow by Ukraine’s SBU intelligence service on Tuesday morning in the most high-profile killing of its kind. Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, who was chief of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops, was killed outside an apartment building along with his assistant when a bomb hidden in an electric scooter went off, Russia’s Investigative Committee, which probes serious crimes, said. An SBU source confirmed to Reuters that the Ukrainian intelligence agency had been behind the hit. “The liquidation…
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale ordered National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Director General Mamo Boru Mamo and Chief Conservator of Forests Alex Lemarkoko to suspend the licences issued to Karura Golf Range Ltd allowing it to set up an entertainment joint within Ngong Road Forest, Nairobi County. This directive follows approvals by local jr same NEMA, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), and the Kenya Pipeline Company – government agencies that allowed the private developer to set up a leisure and entertainment facility on forest land. It comes in the wake of a drive to plant more than 15 billion trees…
A serial fraudster who has been on police radar for involvement in multiple frauds against business enterprises was Tuesday arrested while attempting to flee the country. Elias Kemboi Korir of Woman and Youth Against Aids and Poverty (WAYAAP) NGO was nabbed as he prepared to fly out. Being a key official in the NGO that poses as a charity organization out to support the vulnerable in the society, Kemboi has been using his office to reach out to persons and entities with enticing tender offers, only to disappear with the deliveries once the supplies are received. In one classic case…
St Kitts and Nevis offers one of the most established and reliable citizenship by investment programs in the world. Lyle Julien, Investment Programs Expert at Immigrant Invest, walks through the steps to acquire citizenship in this Caribbean nation, highlighting the benefits, the investment options, and the application process of St Kitts and Nevis second citizenship. What is St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment? St Kitts and Nevis citizenship program overview. St Kitts and Nevis grants citizenship to individuals who make a qualifying investment in the country. The program is designed for those looking to gain a second passport quickly…
In the dynamic world of modern business, success often hinges on the ability to execute projects efficiently and effectively. Organizations rely heavily on projects to implement change, develop new products, and drive innovation. However, achieving seamless project success requires more than just careful planning and resource allocation. It demands a holistic approach that integrates strategy, collaboration, and technology to overcome the common challenges of miscommunication, misaligned priorities, and unexpected risks. Understanding Project Success Defining project success is the first step toward achieving it. Success is not solely about delivering a project on time and within budget, though these factors are…
Three people are dead after a shooting Monday at a Christian school in Wisconsin – including the shooter – and six others were wounded, according to local police. Police initially said five people were dead after the shooting at Abundant Life Christian school in Madison, the state capital. But later revised the death toll. A journalist at CBS’s Chicago affiliate reportedthat police in Madison described the dead attacker as a “suspected juvenile”. “This remains an active and ongoing investigation,” Madison police said in a statement. “More information will be released as it is available. We currently need people to avoid…
The transfer of county functions from the National Government has received a major boost with the gazettement of many roles. Consequently, the necessary funds should accompany the functions in the next financial year beginning next July, President William Ruto directed. This was during the 11th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit on Monday at State House Nairobi. The unbundling of the functions from the National Government was done by the Inter-Governmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC), the agency mandated to establish frameworks for consultation and cooperation between the two levels of government. “I now direct the committee to take the next…
The world of Futures and Options (F&O) trading in India has gone through a significant transformation, driven by technology, regulatory updates, and evolving investor needs. These changes are shaping how investors approach this ever-changing market. In this article, let’s explore the key updates and how F&O trading platforms are changing in the investment market in India. Let’s get started! The Rise of Technology-Driven Platforms Modern F&O platforms and option trading apps have made trading more accessible and efficient. Advanced tools such as algorithmic trading, real-time analytics, and mobile-friendly interfaces allow traders to manage complex positions effortlessly. These platforms also integrate…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticised President William Ruto’s leadership style, which he described as a “one-man show” and believes is bad for the country. Speaking on Sunday during an interview on Inooro TV’s Kiririmbi show, Gachagua accused his former boss of sidelining Cabinet Secretaries and other leaders, claiming the president makes decisions unilaterally without input or criticism. “The president runs the country as a one-man show. These ministers you see are just flower girls—they have no say in anything. Even changing the Cabinet is pointless unless the president himself changes or is changed,” Gachagua said. Gachagua said this leadership…
Israel’s government has approved a plan to encourage the expansion of settlements in the occupied Golan Heights. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the move was necessary because a “new front” had opened up on Israel’s border with Syria after the fall of the Assad regime to an Islamist-led rebel alliance. Netanyahu said he wanted to double the population of the Golan Heights, which Israel seized during the 1967 Six-Day War and is considered illegally occupied under international law. Israeli forces moved into a buffer zone separating the Golan Heights from Syria in the days following Assad’s departure, saying the change…
It proved to be a hugely dramatic Manchester derby after having been a poor match for most of the evening as United grabbed a 2-1 victory over Pep Guardiola’s beleaguered City. Amad Diallo scored the winning goal and was the hero throughout for United, even winning the penalty that Bruno Fernandes converted to level the score after City had led for most of the match. Amad Diallo struck a last-gasp winner as Manchester United produced a stunning double-blast to secure a 2-1 victory at neighbours Manchester City and continue Pep Guardiola’s champions’ wretched run. Josko Gvardiol had headed in the…
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been discharged from hospital after undergoing emergency surgery for a brain bleed, doctors said. The 79-year-old appeared alongside his medical team at a news conference at Sírio-Libanês hospital in São Paulo. “This here is not an interview, this is simply a session to say thanks. To thank, firstly, God, who has looked after me in a very generous manner,” he said. Lula was taken to hospital on Monday after he had complained of a severe headache. Doctors performed a craniotomy on the president, a procedure in which part of the bone is…
Israel will close its embassy in Dublin over “the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government”, its foreign minister has said. Gideon Saar said the Republic of Ireland had crossed “every red line”. In a statement, he said Israel’s ambassador to Dublin had been recalled in the past following what it called Ireland’s “unilateral decision to recognise a Palestinian state”. He added that the decision followed Ireland’s announcement of its support for South Africa’s legal action against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the country of “genocide”. Mr Saar said: “The actions and anti-Semitic rhetoric used by…