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Chinese miners jailed for illegal Pokot river mining
Seven Chinese people faced conviction in Kapenguria courts for mining illegally at Wei-Wei River in Pokot Central. Officials arrested them during a February operation after finding them working without proper permits. The team discovered heavy equipment at the site, including trucks, excavators, bulldozers, generators, and storage containers. Investigators learned these foreigners started mining activities without any licenses from the Mining Ministry. Tests confirmed their illegal operations through samples analyzed at the Government Mining Laboratory. The court ordered each person to pay Sh3 million or serve one year in prison for unauthorized mining. They received additional fines of Sh400,000 each for working without valid permits...
Anastasia Volochkova luxe St Pete pad up for grabs
Famous ballerina Anastasia Volochkova has large utility debts for her properties. To help with these bills, she plans to sell her luxury apartment in St. Petersburg. The spacious home measures 196 square meters and has six rooms. It is located on Italianskaya Street. She asks 165 million rubles for this elite property, which features Venetian plaster walls, a hand-painted kitchen, expensive furniture, and a fireplace. The apartment currently has unpaid utility bills of 127 thousand rubles. She previously tried selling this apartment for 200 million rubles but failed to find anyone interested. When asked about the current sale, Volochkova denied everything to the Izvestia newspaper. She claimed the apartment remains special to her...
Kenya cheers 24 public servants for 900 years service
Kenya celebrated 24 retired public servants at a special Easter-themed lunch event. These workers gave almost 900 years combined service to their country, with careers lasting between 13 and 42 years. They served through major national events like the 1988 Mlolongo elections, changes to the Constitution, and the rise of innovations such as M-PESA. Felix Koskei, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, called them "pillars of governance" and praised their ability to adapt through challenges, including health crises and terrorism threats. He encouraged them to see retirement as a time to become community mentors rather than the end of their usefulness. The ceremony also thanked family members who supported these public servants...
Snag a spot in one of 26 KMTC courses before April 30
KUCCPS reports that KMTC has openings in 26 programs right now. These include both diploma and certificate courses for anyone interested. Students can apply until April 30, 2025. These spots remain available even after recent placements finished. All details about requirements and campus locations appear on the KUCCPS student portal website. Open certificate programs include Community Health Assistant, Health Records and Information Technology, Medical Emergency Technician, Medical Engineering, Nutrition and Dietetics, Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine, and Public Health. Available diploma courses cover Community Health, Emergency Medical Technology, Health Counselling, Insurance Management, Health Promotion, and many others. Medical fields...
President Ruto joins Wetangula wedding bash
President Ruto joined many guests at Tamara Wetangula's wedding ceremony on Friday. Tamara married Anthony Njoroge at a beautiful white wedding. She is the daughter of Moses Wetangula, the National Assembly Speaker. The celebration happened just two weeks after Tamara held her pre-wedding event at their family home in Bungoma County. The wedding attracted numerous important government officials. Cabinet Secretaries came to witness the special day, governors arrived to celebrate with the couple, senators attended the joyful ceremony, and Many Members of Parliament also showed up for the occasion. The event brought together leaders from across Kenya.
Get Ready for Diablo IV Season 8 Stream
Blizzard plans to stream details about Diablo IV Season 8: Belial's Return on Thursday, April 24, 2025. You can watch at 11 a.m. PT, 2 p.m. ET, or 7 p.m. BT. The actual season launches five days later on April 29, 2025. Players can ask the developers questions after the main presentation. Blizzard will also publish a summary article if you miss the live broadcast. The company wants to showcase the upcoming questline, seasonal powers, and other features. Full patch notes will be released closer to the April 29 release date. This stream gives players their first real look at the new season, including quality of life improvements, an outside collaboration, and second anniversary plans previously announced in the 2025 roadmap. Diablo IV...
Chakwera cheers Coca Cola Malawi PET line
President Chakwera praised Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi for helping the economy with its new PET production line at the launch event in Kanengo, Lilongwe, on Thursday. The president said this modern facility supports the second pillar of Malawi's 2063 Vision, which is about strengthening industry. He believes factories remain important for Malawi to become wealthy without outside help. He thanked the company for creating jobs and supporting innovation through smart investments. Other businesses should follow this example by starting projects that employ people and add value to local materials. The private sector plays a key role in turning government plans into real progress. Trade Minister Vitumbiko Mumba appreciated how Coca-Cola...
Chakwera and Usi join Way of the Cross walk
President Lazarus Chakwera walks with Christians praying about Jesus Christ's death. Many churches planned these special prayers in Lilongwe city. This event happens during Holy Week when believers think about how Jesus suffered. Vice President Michael Usi joined the president for this important day. They led many people walking behind them in the procession. Everyone follows the Way of the Cross, remembering Jesus' final journey. The group moves slowly toward the Parliament Building with respect. People pray quietly or sing songs about Jesus as they walk together. Both children and adults carry crosses, Bibles, and songbooks during this time. Church leaders walk alongside regular citizens, showing community spirit. The president and...
Malawi Kids Get Their Voices Heard in Child Manifesto
Malawi created a new plan that advocates for children across the country. Deputy Minister Halima Daudi called it strong because it lets kids share what they need. The government worked with child rights groups to create this document, and children helped write about protection, education, health, and food issues. Daudi asked all political parties running in elections to back this plan. She wants leaders to listen when kids talk about national plans. World Vision leader Charles Chimombo said this challenge makes officials pay attention to what children ask for. He believes the manifesto helps keep children safe from harm. Chimombo thinks children should lead talks about their problems. This tool helps hold people responsible for...
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