Jacob’s Ladder Africa hosts thematic pre-conference convenings ahead of ACS@ONE reflection conference

Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA) has launched a series of thematic Pre-Conference Convenings from December 3rd to 6th, 2024. These sessions aim to reflect on Kenya’s progress in implementing commitments made at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in 2023 and to lay the groundwork for the upcoming ACS@ONE Reflection Conference, set for February 2025. The…

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Individuals keen on sabotaging govt projects will not succeed, Ruto declares

President William Ruto expressed frustration on Tuesday over the actions of individuals he claims are attempting to sabotage government projects. While presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony for the DEVKI Iron Processing Project in Manga, Taita Taveta County, the president stated that some unnamed individuals are on a mission to obstruct every development project initiated by…

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South Korea’s president declares emergency martial law

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law. In a surprise television address, he says the move is necessary to protect the country from North Korea’s communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements. The move comes as Yoon’s People Power Party and the main opposition Democratic Party continue to disagree over next…

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‘When things go wrong her top-end speed is unmatched’ -Tee Tee Terry reflects on how Sha’Carri Richardson came in clutch for Team USA in Paris

The trio of Sha’Carri Richardson, Twanisha ‘Tee Tee’ Terry and Melissa Jefferson who all train together, joined forces with Gabby Thomas to steer Team USA to gold in Paris. American Olympian Twanisha ‘TeeTee’ Terry has spotlighted a defining trait of teammate Sha’Carri Richardson that propelled Team USA to gold in the 4x100m relay at the…

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10 dead as floods wreak havoc in 20 counties

Residents struggle with floods following a downpour at Bamburi in Mombasa County on November 17, 2023. [File, Standard] Ten people have been confirmed dead and about 3,000 households displaced due to floods across the country. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo on Tuesday said 20 counties have been affected by the raging floodwaters. Speaking after assessing the Ogenya…

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‘Floods have displaced 3,970 households, killed 12 persons countrywide’ – Govt

Nationwide floods in Kenya have displaced over 3,970 households, disrupted transport and agriculture, and caused 12 fatalities, with one person still missing. This was revealed by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, after touring flood-affected regions in Busia and Kisumu counties to evaluate the extent of damage and oversee the distribution…

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