<p>Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently instructed county administrations in the Mt. Kenya region to issue licences for just one bar and one restaurant each town. He took the step in an effort to rein in the region's out-of-control alcohol use.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alcoholism has been a problem in the Mt. Kenya region. A Kenyan&nbsp;government poll revealed that 12 out of 40 persons who consumed alcohol were from the central area, with the remaining coming from other regions of the country.</p>

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Gachagua attributed the rise in the region's illegal brew industry to the provincial government. “Bar and restaurants should be given one per town. The rest should be closed and operate in the evening from 5 pm to 11 pm. We cannot watch our children being killed by illicit brews when there are administrators. We want the chiefs to help us make sure we bring this to an end,” said the Deputy President.</p>

<p>Nyandarua County Women Representative Faith Gitau claimed that&nbsp;individuals have turned to producing their own counterfeit brands. Only 600 of the 2,600 bars and other alcohol-sales businesses that are now open are&nbsp;licenced to sell alcohol in Nyandarua County as of late last year, local media reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We should stop focusing on the seller of the illicit brew but also on their source in order to deal with the problem once and for all,” Gitau said adding, “The county administration should also wake up and relook on the issue of licensing to reduce the numbers of outlets and control the alcohol being sold."</p>

<p>Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha also said his office would review the rules controlling the issuing of licences to restrict the number of alcohol stores. He&nbsp;claimed that the alcohol menace&nbsp;has led to a breakdown in social order.</p>

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<p>“I will not relent in fighting against alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse within Nyandarua County and I’m deploying all laws and policies which address the menace. It is no longer tenable to address the liquor licensing as merely a social and revenue issue, but one that’s now touching on the very survival of our youth and potential of our county to develop and sustain a functional population,” said Badilisha.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, not many Kenyans are liking the one pub one town policy. "Even if they shut down all these bars, we will still drink," a Charles Ngugi told BBC. "This is not cheap or illegal liquor, so why do they want to interfere with my lifestyle and my party mood?"&nbsp;</p>

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Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently instructed county administrations in the Mt. Kenya region to issue licences for just one bar and one restaurant each town.

Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently instructed county administrations in the Mt. Kenya region to issue licences for just one bar and one restaurant each town. He took the step in an effort to rein in the region's out-of-control alcohol use. Alcoholism has been a problem in the Mt. Kenya region. A Kenyan government poll revealed that 12 out of 40 persons who consumed alcohol were from the central area, with the remaining coming from other regions of the country. Also Read | US Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy calls for support against Trump's possible indictment Gachagua attributed the rise in the region's illegal brew industry to the provincial government. “Bar and restaurants should be given one per town. The rest should be closed and operate in the evening from 5 pm to 11 pm. We cannot watch our children being killed by illicit brews when there are administrators. We want the chiefs to help us make sure we bring this to an end,” said the Deputy President. Nyandarua County Women Representative Faith Gitau claimed that individuals have turned to producing their own counterfeit brands. Only 600 of the 2,600 bars and other alcohol-sales businesses that are now open are licenced to sell alcohol in Nyandarua County as of late last year, local media reported. “We should stop focusing on the seller of the illicit brew but also on their source in order to deal with the problem once and for all,” Gitau said adding, “The county administration should also wake up and relook on the issue of licensing to reduce the numbers of outlets and control the alcohol being sold." Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha also said his office would review the rules controlling the issuing of licences to restrict the number of alcohol stores. He claimed that the alcohol menace has led to a breakdown in social order. Also Read | Saudi swords, Indian jewellery: Trump failed to disclose $300,000 foreign gifts, says House Democrats' report “I will not relent in fighting against alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse within Nyandarua County and I’m deploying all laws and policies which address the menace. It is no longer tenable to address the liquor licensing as merely a social and revenue issue, but one that’s now touching on the very survival of our youth and potential of our county to develop and sustain a functional population,” said Badilisha. Watch | Mumbai's air pollution: AQI continues to remain poor, Indian city witnesses most polluted winters However, not many Kenyans are liking the one pub one town policy. "Even if they shut down all these bars, we will still drink," a Charles Ngugi told BBC. "This is not cheap or illegal liquor, so why do they want to interfere with my lifestyle and my party mood?" WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Kenya to solve its alcohol problem with 'one bar per town' plan

There is a village in the grasslands of Samburu in northern Kenya, and it’s rather unique. The village of Umoja which means “unity” in Swahili— is guarded by a thorn fence, and for good reason: there are no men allowed there. It’s all women.

World Of Africa: Abused-women-haven in Samburu

<p>An investigation by a UK media outlet has uncovered horrifying stories of dozens of women who are being subjected to sexual abuse at British-owned tea farms in Kenya.&nbsp;This was unearthed during an undercover investigation by BBC News Africa with the help of secret filming.</p>

<p>During the investigation, the&nbsp;local supervisors on tea plantations owned by Unilever and James Finlay &amp; Co pressurised an undercover reporter for sex. Over 70 women on these Kenyan tea farms told the media outlet that they had been sexually abused by their supervisors.</p>

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<p>This is even more significant as supplies from these Kenyan farms are sent to UK's most popular brands, including PG Tips, Sainsbury's Red and&nbsp;Lipton.&nbsp;After the contents of the investigation came to light, three managers have been suspended so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not an isolated incident as Unilever faced similar allegations over a decade ago. At the time, the company launched a "zero tolerance" policy to put an end to these sexual harassment cases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company also resorted to various reporting system and other measures. However, a joint investigation by BBC Africa Eye and Panorama has revealed that allegations of sexual harassment were not being acted on. Many women told BBC's Tom Odula that due to the dearth of work, they give in to the sexual demands of their bosses.</p>

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<p>In a shocking revelation, a woman said that if they do not give in to the demands of their bosses, they are deprived of their incomes.&nbsp; "I can't lose my job because I have kids," said one woman. In another ghastly revelation, a woman said a divisional manager was asked to not do her job until she agreed to have sex with him. "It is just torture; he wants to sleep with you, then you get a job," she said.</p>

<p>BBC was told by another woman that she had been infected with HIV by her supervisor as she was forced to have sex with him.&nbsp;</p>

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An investigation by a UK media outlet has uncovered horrifying stories of dozens of women who are being subjected to sexual abuse at British-owned tea farms in Kenya.

An investigation by a UK media outlet has uncovered horrifying stories of dozens of women who are being subjected to sexual abuse at British-owned tea farms in Kenya. This was unearthed during an undercover investigation by BBC News Africa with the help of secret filming. During the investigation, the local supervisors on tea plantations owned by Unilever and James Finlay & Co pressurised an undercover reporter for sex. Over 70 women on these Kenyan tea farms told the media outlet that they had been sexually abused by their supervisors. Also Read | US President Joe Biden lands in Kyiv on surprise visit, announces more arms supplies for Ukraine This is even more significant as supplies from these Kenyan farms are sent to UK's most popular brands, including PG Tips, Sainsbury's Red and Lipton. After the contents of the investigation came to light, three managers have been suspended so far. This is not an isolated incident as Unilever faced similar allegations over a decade ago. At the time, the company launched a "zero tolerance" policy to put an end to these sexual harassment cases. The company also resorted to various reporting system and other measures. However, a joint investigation by BBC Africa Eye and Panorama has revealed that allegations of sexual harassment were not being acted on. Many women told BBC's Tom Odula that due to the dearth of work, they give in to the sexual demands of their bosses. Watch | Ukraine: Biden arrives in Kyiv on surprise visit In a shocking revelation, a woman said that if they do not give in to the demands of their bosses, they are deprived of their incomes. "I can't lose my job because I have kids," said one woman. In another ghastly revelation, a woman said a divisional manager was asked to not do her job until she agreed to have sex with him. "It is just torture; he wants to sleep with you, then you get a job," she said. BBC was told by another woman that she had been infected with HIV by her supervisor as she was forced to have sex with him. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Undercover investigation reveals women's sexual abuse on British-owned Kenyan tea farms

The consequences of climate crisis can be seen all across the globe. But, poorer nations who have contributed the least in carbon emissions are worst impacted. @SehgalRahesha tells you how Kenya's President William Ruto urges need for accountability from world polluters.

Kenya's President urges accountability for world polluters

<p>Furore&nbsp;over menstruation and the taboo surrounding it is not an issue of the past. In the latest, a&nbsp;female senator from Kenya who was forced to leave the chamber due to what seemed to be a period stain on her pants told the BBC that she was proud of herself for speaking out against "period shame". Gloria Orwoba is waging a determined battle against the shame associated with menstruation.</p>

<h2><strong>What exactly happened at the Kenyan Parliament?</strong></h2>

<p>Gloria Orwoba noticed that she had a period stain on her pants before she entered the Kenyan Parliament. She has long&nbsp;been striving to eliminate period-related stigma and felt that the moment was right to make a statement. When she walked into the parliament in her blood-stained pants, her fellow senators frowned upon her&nbsp;and felt that Orwoba&nbsp;was being disrespectful to the parliament.&nbsp;What soon followed was a request to leave the room.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several senators, including female senators, are now criticising Orwoba&nbsp;for her move.</p>

<p>Orwoba, in the opinion of Senator Tabitha Mutinda, was disrespectful and inappropriate. At a plenary session, she questioned the speaker about whether Orwoba had adhered to the dress code.</p>

<p>“You don’t understand if she’s on the normal woman cycle or she’s faking it, and it is so indecent,” said Mutinda, according to a report in the&nbsp;BBC. The MP said that Orwoba was setting a bad example for girls and young women in Kenya.</p>

<p>Orwoba said that it was “an accident that is natural.”</p>

<p>“I have stained my clothes and at the end of the day I just want to know while we are discussing this issue that is not in the order paper, is it because senators are not women who have periods,” she asked.</p>

<p>Amason Kingi, the speaker, shared the majority's viewpoint and asked Orwoba to leave. He claimed that a woman is supposed to behave in a certain way while she is on her period. He asserted that Orwoba was not the target of discrimination and expressed sympathy for her situation.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Spain grants paid medical leave to women with severe period pain</strong></p>

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<p>“Having periods is never a crime,” he said. Yet he directed her to leave and come back with clothes that are not stained, reports&nbsp;The Standard<em>,</em>&nbsp;a Kenyan newspaper.</p>

<h2><strong>What was&nbsp;Gloria Orwoba's reaction?</strong></h2>

<p>Orwoba refused to be humiliated. She left the parliament building in the same set of clothes and went straight to a school in Nairobi where&nbsp;she handed&nbsp;out sanitary napkins to female students.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em><strong>Kenyan senator Gloria Orwoba was asked to leave Parliament because her pants had period stains. Photo credits: Twitter/Mac Otani</strong></em></p>

<p>Orwoba has been diligently working to eradicate period poverty and the stigma attached to menstruation. As per local reports, she supported a resolution for the government to enhance financing for free sanitary pads and menstrual health-related hygiene goods at all public schools across the nation.</p>

<h2><strong>Period stigma in Kenya</strong></h2>

<p>Period shame made headlines in Kenya in 2019 when a 14-year-old schoolgirl died by suicide.&nbsp;The girl was found&nbsp;dead in Kabiangek, west of Nairobi, in September 2019. The reason behind&nbsp;her drastic step was a period stain.&nbsp;A report in The Guardian said that the teacher had dismissed her from class after calling her dirty.</p>

<p>That was the teen's first period, and she didn't have access to a sanitary pad, her mother subsequently revealed to the media.</p>

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<p>A 2017 regulation requiring the Kenyan government to provide sanitary napkins to all schoolgirls was called into question as a result of the tragedy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after, women's rights activists in Kenya erupted in rage, yet nothing has changed on the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kenya has taken action in the past to address the menstrual hygiene issue. The 2017 law mandates that all schoolgirls get free sanitary pads. Every girl enrolled in school must receive "free, sufficient, and quality sanitary towels," and it planned to offer a "safe and environmentally sound system for disposal".</p>

<p>The nation eliminated its tariff on menstruation products in 2004. Although it seems promising on paper, the truth is very different.</p>

<p>According to the World Bank, 95 per cent of menstruating&nbsp;girls in Kenya missed one to three school days, 70 per cent said it had a negative effect on their grades, and more than 50 per cent said they had fallen behind in their studies as a result.</p>

<h2><strong>Global stigma surrounding period: What does the data say?</strong></h2>

<p>Half of the schools in low-income nations lack the adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene services that girls and female teachers need to manage menstruation as per a 2015 UNICEF report. Several studies argue that insufficient sanitary facilities negatively impact girls' educational experiences by forcing them to skip class when having their periods or even drop out.</p>

<p>According to a survey conducted in Bangladesh, just six per cent of schools offer education on health and hygiene, and only 36 per cent&nbsp;of girls knew what menstruation was before their first period, according to the <a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/water/brief/menstrual-health-and-hygiene">World Bank</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In India, a meta-analysis on the condition of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls discovered that a quarter of the girls skipped school during menstruation due to inadequate toilet facilities.</p>

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<p>Even though the government had declared this practise to be forbidden, a study in Nepal discovered that many girls were still made to sleep in the fields or in huts when they were on their period, as per a World Bank report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similarly,&nbsp;a survey conducted in Egypt found that many&nbsp;schoolgirls said that they avoid taking a bath during their period since it is socially unacceptable to do so.</p>

<p>In a 2018 poll of 1,500 women and men in the United States, The New York Post found that 58 per cent of women have experienced a sense of embarrassment merely because they were on their period.</p>

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Furore over menstruation and the taboo surrounding it is not an issue of the past. In the latest, a female senator from Kenya who was forced to leave the chamber due to what seemed to be a period stain on her pants told the BBC that she was proud of herself for speaking out against "period shame".

Furore over menstruation and the taboo surrounding it is not an issue of the past. In the latest, a female senator from Kenya who was forced to leave the chamber due to what seemed to be a period stain on her pants told the BBC that she was proud of herself for speaking out against "period shame". Gloria Orwoba is waging a determined battle against the shame associated with menstruation. What exactly happened at the Kenyan Parliament? Gloria Orwoba noticed that she had a period stain on her pants before she entered the Kenyan Parliament. She has long been striving to eliminate period-related stigma and felt that the moment was right to make a statement. When she walked into the parliament in her blood-stained pants, her fellow senators frowned upon her and felt that Orwoba was being disrespectful to the parliament. What soon followed was a request to leave the room. Several senators, including female senators, are now criticising Orwoba for her move. Orwoba, in the opinion of Senator Tabitha Mutinda, was disrespectful and inappropriate. At a plenary session, she questioned the speaker about whether Orwoba had adhered to the dress code. “You don’t understand if she’s on the normal woman cycle or she’s faking it, and it is so indecent,” said Mutinda, according to a report in the BBC. The MP said that Orwoba was setting a bad example for girls and young women in Kenya. Orwoba said that it was “an accident that is natural.” “I have stained my clothes and at the end of the day I just want to know while we are discussing this issue that is not in the order paper, is it because senators are not women who have periods,” she asked. Amason Kingi, the speaker, shared the majority's viewpoint and asked Orwoba to leave. He claimed that a woman is supposed to behave in a certain way while she is on her period. He asserted that Orwoba was not the target of discrimination and expressed sympathy for her situation. ALSO WATCH | Spain grants paid medical leave to women with severe period pain “Having periods is never a crime,” he said. Yet he directed her to leave and come back with clothes that are not stained, reports The Standard, a Kenyan newspaper. What was Gloria Orwoba's reaction? Orwoba refused to be humiliated. She left the parliament building in the same set of clothes and went straight to a school in Nairobi where she handed out sanitary napkins to female students. Kenyan senator Gloria Orwoba was asked to leave Parliament because her pants had period stains. Photo credits: Twitter/Mac Otani Orwoba has been diligently working to eradicate period poverty and the stigma attached to menstruation. As per local reports, she supported a resolution for the government to enhance financing for free sanitary pads and menstrual health-related hygiene goods at all public schools across the nation. Period stigma in Kenya Period shame made headlines in Kenya in 2019 when a 14-year-old schoolgirl died by suicide. The girl was found dead in Kabiangek, west of Nairobi, in September 2019. The reason behind her drastic step was a period stain. A report in The Guardian said that the teacher had dismissed her from class after calling her dirty. That was the teen's first period, and she didn't have access to a sanitary pad, her mother subsequently revealed to the media. ALSO READ | US: Upsurge in demand for morning-after pill as abortion restrictions persist A 2017 regulation requiring the Kenyan government to provide sanitary napkins to all schoolgirls was called into question as a result of the tragedy. Soon after, women's rights activists in Kenya erupted in rage, yet nothing has changed on the ground. Kenya has taken action in the past to address the menstrual hygiene issue. The 2017 law mandates that all schoolgirls get free sanitary pads. Every girl enrolled in school must receive "free, sufficient, and quality sanitary towels," and it planned to offer a "safe and environmentally sound system for disposal". The nation eliminated its tariff on menstruation products in 2004. Although it seems promising on paper, the truth is very different. According to the World Bank, 95 per cent of menstruating girls in Kenya missed one to three school days, 70 per cent said it had a negative effect on their grades, and more than 50 per cent said they had fallen behind in their studies as a result. Global stigma surrounding period: What does the data say? Half of the schools in low-income nations lack the adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene services that girls and female teachers need to manage menstruation as per a 2015 UNICEF report. Several studies argue that insufficient sanitary facilities negatively impact girls' educational experiences by forcing them to skip class when having their periods or even drop out. According to a survey conducted in Bangladesh, just six per cent of schools offer education on health and hygiene, and only 36 per cent of girls knew what menstruation was before their first period, according to the World Bank. In India, a meta-analysis on the condition of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls discovered that a quarter of the girls skipped school during menstruation due to inadequate toilet facilities. ALSO READ | Explained | The quest for male birth control: from vasectomy to condoms to ‘the pill’ Even though the government had declared this practise to be forbidden, a study in Nepal discovered that many girls were still made to sleep in the fields or in huts when they were on their period, as per a World Bank report. Similarly, a survey conducted in Egypt found that many schoolgirls said that they avoid taking a bath during their period since it is socially unacceptable to do so. In a 2018 poll of 1,500 women and men in the United States, The New York Post found that 58 per cent of women have experienced a sense of embarrassment merely because they were on their period. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Tonnes of donated clothes are sent to developing countries every year. In Kenya, one-third of all second-hand clothing shipped to the country in 2021 was 'plastic waste in disguise'. @alysonle tells you how this has become a major environmental and health problem for Kenyans.

Kenya becomes a victim of fast fashion

Kenya's Nairobi river is becoming increasingly polluted with domestic sewage and industrial effluence as clean water runs short to one of Africa's fastest growing cities which is struggling to balance the needs of creating jobs and protecting the environment.

WION Climate Tracker: Kenya's polluted Nairobi river, sewage and industrial waste contaminates river

An estimated eight million trees are cut down every year in the world to make simple pencils. Now, a Kenya-based company is turning used newspapers into pencils, cutting deforestation in the process.

World of Africa: Kenyan company cutting deforestation by using newspaper to make pencils

<p>At least 21 people were killed and 49 injured after the Nairobi-bound bus they were travelling in crashed near the Ugandan border, the police said on Sunday.</p>

<p>The accident occurred on Saturday evening when the bus was crossing the Ugandan border. Among the killed include eight Ugandans while the rest were Kenyans, Ugandan regional police spokesman Rogers Taitika told AFP.</p>

<p>According to police, the driver had apparently lost control of the bus which caused the vehicle to veer off the road.</p>

<p>"Preliminary findings point to a case of overspeeding by the bus driver," he was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>The bus was travelling from the eastern Ugandan city of Mbale to Nairobi and crashed in the Kenyan town of Lwakhakha.</p>

<p>There has been a spate of accidents occurring in Uganda in recent years. Local media reported that the Ugandan government is planning to issue new measures to try to improve road safety after a surge in accidents.</p>

<p>On January 6, 16 people were killed after a bus rammed into a stationary truck near the northern Ugandan city of Gulu.</p>

<p>In just three days over the New Year period, between December 30 to January 1, 104 road crashes have been recorded in Uganda, with 35 people dead and 114 injured, in addition to the victims of the latest January accidents.</p>

<p>While speaking at the January 2 funeral of three siblings killed in a crash, Security Minister Jim Muhwezi said that their cabinet was planning to implement new safety measures to try to reduce the number of accidents.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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At least 21 people were killed and 49 injured after the Nairobi-bound bus they were travelling in crashed near the Ugandan border, the police said on Sunday. The accident occurred on Saturday evening when the bus was crossing the Ugandan border.

At least 21 people were killed and 49 injured after the Nairobi-bound bus they were travelling in crashed near the Ugandan border, the police said on Sunday. The accident occurred on Saturday evening when the bus was crossing the Ugandan border. Among the killed include eight Ugandans while the rest were Kenyans, Ugandan regional police spokesman Rogers Taitika told AFP. According to police, the driver had apparently lost control of the bus which caused the vehicle to veer off the road. "Preliminary findings point to a case of overspeeding by the bus driver," he was quoted as saying. The bus was travelling from the eastern Ugandan city of Mbale to Nairobi and crashed in the Kenyan town of Lwakhakha. There has been a spate of accidents occurring in Uganda in recent years. Local media reported that the Ugandan government is planning to issue new measures to try to improve road safety after a surge in accidents. On January 6, 16 people were killed after a bus rammed into a stationary truck near the northern Ugandan city of Gulu. In just three days over the New Year period, between December 30 to January 1, 104 road crashes have been recorded in Uganda, with 35 people dead and 114 injured, in addition to the victims of the latest January accidents. While speaking at the January 2 funeral of three siblings killed in a crash, Security Minister Jim Muhwezi said that their cabinet was planning to implement new safety measures to try to reduce the number of accidents. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuid05zHKlxKQAMS" /><meta charset="utf-8" />The Kenya police on Saturday (January 7) arrested three more suspects in the murder of 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba. These three suspects have been arrested for their alleged role in disposing of Chiloba's remains, news agency AFP reported on Sunday citing local media. Chiloba's body was found on a roadside stuffed in a metal trunk. His death has sparked nationwide outrage in Kenya with rights groups calling for better protection of members of the LGBTQ community.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday, <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kenya-25-year-old-lgbtq-rights-activist-killed-police-launch-probe-550079">the police arrested a freelance photographer who</a></strong> is said to be a longtime friend of Chiloba. The police said the suspect's role in the murder was being investigated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A post-mortem of Chiloba will be conducted on Monday while his family was preparing for burial on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from being an LGBTQ activist, Chiloba was also a fashion designer and model. On Friday, the Kenya LGBTQ Feminist Forum said the 25-year-old used fashion to deconstruct gender and advocate for the rights of the marginalised group.</p>

<p>Homosexuality is a taboo in Kenya and attempts to overturn British colonial-era laws banning homosexuality have been unsuccessful so far. Gay sex in the country is a punishable offence with penalties including imprisonment of up to 14 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>'Shaken by Chiloba's murder': UN human rights chief</strong></p>

<p>United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk voiced alarm at the murder of Edwin Chiloba. Taking to Twitter on Saturday, Turk said, "Shaken by the murder of human rights advocate Edwin Chiloba, fills me with deep sadness, standing in solidarity with LGBTQI+ activists around the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Volker further said that there is a need to redouble efforts for the protection of the community.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The UN human rights chief's comments were echoed by African Union's human rights commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso. In a statement issued on Saturday, Dersoo said it appeared that Chiloba's killing was a result of hate, and urged the Kenyan government to initiate a "transparent, thorough, and prompt investigation" into the murder and bring those responsible to justice, AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dersso also called on other African Union members to ensure that all vulnerable members of the society, "including those who are or are perceived to be different from the mainstream members of society including on account of their sexual or gender identity," are guaranteed to live a life free from the threat of violent attacks.&nbsp;</p>

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The Kenya police on Saturday (January 7) arrested three more suspects in the murder of 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba. These three suspects have been arrested for their alleged role in disposing of Chiloba's remains, news agency AFP reported on Sunday citing local media.

The Kenya police on Saturday (January 7) arrested three more suspects in the murder of 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba. These three suspects have been arrested for their alleged role in disposing of Chiloba's remains, news agency AFP reported on Sunday citing local media. Chiloba's body was found on a roadside stuffed in a metal trunk. His death has sparked nationwide outrage in Kenya with rights groups calling for better protection of members of the LGBTQ community. On Friday, the police arrested a freelance photographer who is said to be a longtime friend of Chiloba. The police said the suspect's role in the murder was being investigated. A post-mortem of Chiloba will be conducted on Monday while his family was preparing for burial on Saturday. Apart from being an LGBTQ activist, Chiloba was also a fashion designer and model. On Friday, the Kenya LGBTQ Feminist Forum said the 25-year-old used fashion to deconstruct gender and advocate for the rights of the marginalised group. Homosexuality is a taboo in Kenya and attempts to overturn British colonial-era laws banning homosexuality have been unsuccessful so far. Gay sex in the country is a punishable offence with penalties including imprisonment of up to 14 years. 'Shaken by Chiloba's murder': UN human rights chief United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk voiced alarm at the murder of Edwin Chiloba. Taking to Twitter on Saturday, Turk said, "Shaken by the murder of human rights advocate Edwin Chiloba, fills me with deep sadness, standing in solidarity with LGBTQI+ activists around the world. Volker further said that there is a need to redouble efforts for the protection of the community. Shaken by the murder of human rights advocate #EdwinChiloba, fills me with deep sadness, standing in solidarity with #LGBTQI+ activists around the world. Urgent need to redouble efforts for their protection. pic.twitter.com/LNvGbDIJfU — Volker Türk (@volker_turk) January 7, 2023 × The UN human rights chief's comments were echoed by African Union's human rights commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso. In a statement issued on Saturday, Dersoo said it appeared that Chiloba's killing was a result of hate, and urged the Kenyan government to initiate a "transparent, thorough, and prompt investigation" into the murder and bring those responsible to justice, AFP reported. Dersso also called on other African Union members to ensure that all vulnerable members of the society, "including those who are or are perceived to be different from the mainstream members of society including on account of their sexual or gender identity," are guaranteed to live a life free from the threat of violent attacks. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba's was found dead by the roadside on Wednesday (January 4) around 40 kilometres outside the Rift Valley town of Eldoret.

Kenya: 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist found dead in metal box

<p>The Kenyan police have arrested a suspect in the killing of 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba, who was found dead by the roadside on Wednesday (January 4)&nbsp;around 40 kilometres outside the Rift Valley town of Eldoret. Police discovered his body stuffed in a metal trunk. Speaking to reporters on Friday (January 6),&nbsp;Peter Kimulwo, head of investigations at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) office in Eldoret, said the suspect is in custody and his role in the murder is being investigated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are holding him as a prime suspect because there are leads pointing to him and others, but all these are subject to conclusive investigations," Kimulwo said, adding the suspect was believed to be a long-time friend of Edwin Chiloba, news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officer also said that police were looking for people seen loading a metal container into a car at Chiloba's house.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from being an LGBTQ activist, Chiloba was also a fashion designer and model. His killing&nbsp;has sparked nationwide outrage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter Denis Nzioka, a friend of Chiloba, said that he (Chiloba) had been attacked in the past. "You represented and lived life well, Edwin Chiloba. RIP+," Nzaioka tweeted on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Issuing a statement on Friday, the Kenya Human Rights Commission said it was truly worrisome that "we continue to witness escalation in violence targeting LGBTQ+ Kenyans."</p>

<p>The commission added that the human rights of people from the community were being violated with little consequence for perpetrators. The commission further urged the police to carry out a swift probe and ensure Edwin Chiloba's killers were apprehended and prosecuted, AFP reported</p>

<p>Remembering Chiloba, the Kenya LGBTQ Feminist Forum said the 25-year-old used fashion to deconstruct gender and advocate for the rights of the marginalised group.</p>

<p>Homosexuality is a taboo in Kenya and attempts to overturn British colonial-era laws banning homosexuality have been unsuccessful. Gay sex in Kenya remains a punishable crime with penalties that include imprisonment of up to 14 years.&nbsp;</p>

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The Kenyan police have arrested a suspect in the killing of 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba, who was found dead by the roadside on Wednesday (January 4) around 40 kilometres outside the Rift Valley town of Eldoret.

The Kenyan police have arrested a suspect in the killing of 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba, who was found dead by the roadside on Wednesday (January 4) around 40 kilometres outside the Rift Valley town of Eldoret. Police discovered his body stuffed in a metal trunk. Speaking to reporters on Friday (January 6), Peter Kimulwo, head of investigations at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) office in Eldoret, said the suspect is in custody and his role in the murder is being investigated. "We are holding him as a prime suspect because there are leads pointing to him and others, but all these are subject to conclusive investigations," Kimulwo said, adding the suspect was believed to be a long-time friend of Edwin Chiloba, news agency AFP reported. The officer also said that police were looking for people seen loading a metal container into a car at Chiloba's house. Apart from being an LGBTQ activist, Chiloba was also a fashion designer and model. His killing has sparked nationwide outrage. Taking to Twitter Denis Nzioka, a friend of Chiloba, said that he (Chiloba) had been attacked in the past. "You represented and lived life well, Edwin Chiloba. RIP+," Nzaioka tweeted on Thursday. "So, my movement is for everyone. It's about inclusion. And if I am going to fight what I have been marginalized for, I am going to fight for all marginalized people." Edwin Chiloba, Instagram post, 16/12/22 You represented and lived life well, Edwin Chiloba. RIP+ pic.twitter.com/jmOhmS2Ysn — DENIS NZIOKA (@DenisNzioka) January 5, 2023 × Issuing a statement on Friday, the Kenya Human Rights Commission said it was truly worrisome that "we continue to witness escalation in violence targeting LGBTQ+ Kenyans." The commission added that the human rights of people from the community were being violated with little consequence for perpetrators. The commission further urged the police to carry out a swift probe and ensure Edwin Chiloba's killers were apprehended and prosecuted, AFP reported Remembering Chiloba, the Kenya LGBTQ Feminist Forum said the 25-year-old used fashion to deconstruct gender and advocate for the rights of the marginalised group. Homosexuality is a taboo in Kenya and attempts to overturn British colonial-era laws banning homosexuality have been unsuccessful. Gay sex in Kenya remains a punishable crime with penalties that include imprisonment of up to 14 years. (With agency inputs) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Kenya LGBTQ activist murder: Suspect, believed to be victim's friend, arrested

Seaweed farming is helping economically empower women living on Kenya's coastlines. Due to overfishing male fishermen's incomes are decreasing meanwhile this new activity is providing a new source of household income.

Kenyan women reaping economic rewards from seaweed farming

A young Kenyan artist is creating egg-ceptional art using waste eggshells. 22-year-old Mika Obanda is part of an artist collective in Nairobi that's creating egg-citing ways of getting rid of regular waste.

World of Africa: Kenyan creates egg-ceptional art

Kenya's old baobab trees being uprooted and prepared for export. This has caused a public outcry. Scientists believe the ancient species plays a role in fighting climate change.

WION Climate Tracker: Kenya's Baobab tree faces new challenge

Climate change pose is a major threat to coffee production in Kenya. The country has experienced one of its worst droughts which is causing the coffee berries to dry up.

WION Climate Tracker: Climate change affecting Kenya's coffee output

Kenya’s Maasai community is abandoning hunting lions with spears for javelin throwing for Maasai Olympics. The Maasai Olympics also are part of wider conservation efforts.

Kenya's Maasai community turns their skill from hunting to Olympics

The two-time Olympic 800m champion David Rudisha has survived a plane crash in south-east Kenya three years after also escaping unharmed from a car wreck.

Former Olympic champion David Rudisha survives plane crash

<p>Five winners were announced by Prince William as recipients of the prestigious Prince of Wales's annual Earthshot Prize on Friday. Among the five winners, two recipients were William's&nbsp;childhood friends from Oman who had reportedly discovered how carbon dioxide can be turned into rock. The prize is given by The Royal Foundation, co-founded by Prince William himself.&nbsp;<br aria-hidden="true" />
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The second edition of the Earthshot Prize award ceremony saw celebrities from across the globe like David Beckham, Billie Eilish, Ellie Goulding, Annie Lennox and Chloe Halle walking the “green carpet” in Boston, as royal guests of Prince William and Princess Catherine.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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The name of the winners was announced at the awards ceremony by Prince William. The environmental entrepreneurs were awarded $1.2 million each by Prince William for their “groundbreaking solutions to repair and regenerate the planet”.</p>

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<p>Addressing the ceremony, Prince William said: "I believe that the Earthshot solutions you have seen this evening prove we can overcome our planet's greatest challenges.”<br aria-hidden="true" />
"By supporting and scaling them we can change our future," he added.</p>

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The winning projects are based in Australia, Oman, Kenya, the UK and India. The Earthshot Prize award committee, which includes various influential personalities like singer Shakira, actress Cate Blanchett, naturalist and “Planet Earth” narrator Sir David Attenborough, soccer star Dani Alves and NBA Hall of Famer Yao Ming, soccer star Dani Alves finalised the winners.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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The winners were selected by the esteemed panel from the list of 15 finalists. One of the winners of the Earthshot Prize and founder of 44.01 Talal Hasan said that it was “a proud moment” for his team to win the prestigious award.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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"We started 44.01 two years ago because we saw the very real impact of climate change here in Oman. Winning the Earthshot Prize will help us scale our solution around the world, and ultimately eliminate billions of tonnes of CO2. Climate change is the greatest challenge we have ever faced but being part of this amazing group of finalists give us hope,” he said.</p>

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Kenya's Mukuru Clean Stoves: Mukuru Clean Stoves, based in Kenya, is a business founded by a female and mostly run by female staff. They make stoves which are fired using processed biomass which constitutes wood, charcoal and sugarcane instead of solid fuels, which can lead to accidents and air pollution.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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India's Kheyti: Greenhouse-in-a-Box, founded and run by Kaushik Kappagantulu in India, is helping small-hold farmers in protecting their crops from pests and harsh weather conditions of the country, which has suffered the severe impact of climate change.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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United Kingdom's Notpla: Amongst the winners, one was a project based in the UK that provides a waste-free solution by creating bio-degradable and natural plastic, which is made of seaweed. The company, which is run by Pierre Paslier and Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez, has supplied more than a million takeaway food boxes to Just Eat, a food delivery platform.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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Australia's Indigenous Women of the Great Barrier Reef: The Indigenous Women of the Great Barrier Reef from Australia were selected for running a programme under which 60 women were trained in both digital and traditional ocean conservation methods.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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Oman's 44.01: Talal Hasan's project 44.01 in Oman has a unique proposition for its clients where it ensures to turn carbon dioxide into peridotite, a rock found in abundance globally as well in Oman. The project offers safe and low-cost alternative methods for storing carbon, like burying it in disused oil wells.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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Prince William founded the Earthshot Prize in 2021 to provide funds for projects that work towards saving the planet.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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This is the second edition of the Earthshot Prize after the first edition was held last year. The name of the prize takes reference from the "Moonshot" ambition of US President John F Kennedy in the 1960s to make a man land over the Moon in a decade.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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Every year five Earthshot Prizes worth $1.2 million will be awarded till 2030 to extend support to environmental innovation projects that can help build a better future. On December 5, nominations will be open for the 2023 edition of the Earthshot Prize.</p>

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Five winners were announced by Prince William as recipients of the prestigious Prince of Wales's annual Earthshot Prize on Friday. Among the five winners, two recipients were William's childhood friends from Oman who had reportedly discovered how carbon dioxide can be turned into rock.

Five winners were announced by Prince William as recipients of the prestigious Prince of Wales's annual Earthshot Prize on Friday. Among the five winners, two recipients were William's childhood friends from Oman who had reportedly discovered how carbon dioxide can be turned into rock. The prize is given by The Royal Foundation, co-founded by Prince William himself. The second edition of the Earthshot Prize award ceremony saw celebrities from across the globe like David Beckham, Billie Eilish, Ellie Goulding, Annie Lennox and Chloe Halle walking the “green carpet” in Boston, as royal guests of Prince William and Princess Catherine. The name of the winners was announced at the awards ceremony by Prince William. The environmental entrepreneurs were awarded $1.2 million each by Prince William for their “groundbreaking solutions to repair and regenerate the planet”. ALSO READ | India's recycling project bags Prince William's earthshot environment prize Addressing the ceremony, Prince William said: "I believe that the Earthshot solutions you have seen this evening prove we can overcome our planet's greatest challenges.” "By supporting and scaling them we can change our future," he added. WATCH | 'Earthshot Prize': Environmental innovators awarded nearly $7 million The winning projects are based in Australia, Oman, Kenya, the UK and India. The Earthshot Prize award committee, which includes various influential personalities like singer Shakira, actress Cate Blanchett, naturalist and “Planet Earth” narrator Sir David Attenborough, soccer star Dani Alves and NBA Hall of Famer Yao Ming, soccer star Dani Alves finalised the winners. The winners were selected by the esteemed panel from the list of 15 finalists. One of the winners of the Earthshot Prize and founder of 44.01 Talal Hasan said that it was “a proud moment” for his team to win the prestigious award. "We started 44.01 two years ago because we saw the very real impact of climate change here in Oman. Winning the Earthshot Prize will help us scale our solution around the world, and ultimately eliminate billions of tonnes of CO2. Climate change is the greatest challenge we have ever faced but being part of this amazing group of finalists give us hope,” he said. Who are the five winners of the Earthshot Prize 2022? Kenya's Mukuru Clean Stoves: Mukuru Clean Stoves, based in Kenya, is a business founded by a female and mostly run by female staff. They make stoves which are fired using processed biomass which constitutes wood, charcoal and sugarcane instead of solid fuels, which can lead to accidents and air pollution. India's Kheyti: Greenhouse-in-a-Box, founded and run by Kaushik Kappagantulu in India, is helping small-hold farmers in protecting their crops from pests and harsh weather conditions of the country, which has suffered the severe impact of climate change. United Kingdom's Notpla: Amongst the winners, one was a project based in the UK that provides a waste-free solution by creating bio-degradable and natural plastic, which is made of seaweed. The company, which is run by Pierre Paslier and Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez, has supplied more than a million takeaway food boxes to Just Eat, a food delivery platform. Australia's Indigenous Women of the Great Barrier Reef: The Indigenous Women of the Great Barrier Reef from Australia were selected for running a programme under which 60 women were trained in both digital and traditional ocean conservation methods. Oman's 44.01: Talal Hasan's project 44.01 in Oman has a unique proposition for its clients where it ensures to turn carbon dioxide into peridotite, a rock found in abundance globally as well in Oman. The project offers safe and low-cost alternative methods for storing carbon, like burying it in disused oil wells. What is the annual Earthshot Prize? Prince William founded the Earthshot Prize in 2021 to provide funds for projects that work towards saving the planet. This is the second edition of the Earthshot Prize after the first edition was held last year. The name of the prize takes reference from the "Moonshot" ambition of US President John F Kennedy in the 1960s to make a man land over the Moon in a decade. Every year five Earthshot Prizes worth $1.2 million will be awarded till 2030 to extend support to environmental innovation projects that can help build a better future. On December 5, nominations will be open for the 2023 edition of the Earthshot Prize. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Nairobi's population has doubled over the last 20 years. As a result, new townships have sprung up, which are poorly planned. They often lack light, proper infrastructure and sanitation facilities. However, the Kenyan government has come with an innovative solution. The country is building a smart city which will be designed to promote a sustainable lifestyle. Our next report brings you more.

World of Africa: Kenya's burgeoning capital

<p>Civil society groups in Kenya are asking the government to remove taxes on import of condoms as they draw attention to chronic shortage of free condoms in the African country. BBC reported that Kenya needs 455 million condoms annually but the government is able to provide just 150 million.</p>

<p>Condoms are usually imported in Kenya but high taxes have meant that suppliers are refusing to provide condoms to be distributed for free in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Africa has large number of HIV patients. In Kenya alone, about 34,000 new HIV infections are recorded annually. Since the year 2020, there's increase in the number of cases, especially among sex workers. Condoms are central to the country's efforts to prevent spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea and chlamydia.</p>

<p>High import taxes imposed by the government have resulted in increased prices of condoms that can be purchased. As reported by the BBC, a packet containing three condoms is sold for USD 1, a price too high for many Kenyans.</p>

<p>Activists have warned that Kenya may lose the gains it made against the fight with HIV if shortage of condoms persists.</p>

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Civil society groups in Kenya are asking the government to remove taxes on import of condoms as they draw attention to chronic shortage of free condoms in the African country.

Civil society groups in Kenya are asking the government to remove taxes on import of condoms as they draw attention to chronic shortage of free condoms in the African country. BBC reported that Kenya needs 455 million condoms annually but the government is able to provide just 150 million. Condoms are usually imported in Kenya but high taxes have meant that suppliers are refusing to provide condoms to be distributed for free in the country. Africa has large number of HIV patients. In Kenya alone, about 34,000 new HIV infections are recorded annually. Since the year 2020, there's increase in the number of cases, especially among sex workers. Condoms are central to the country's efforts to prevent spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea and chlamydia. High import taxes imposed by the government have resulted in increased prices of condoms that can be purchased. As reported by the BBC, a packet containing three condoms is sold for USD 1, a price too high for many Kenyans. Activists have warned that Kenya may lose the gains it made against the fight with HIV if shortage of condoms persists. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Kenya facing chronic shortage of condoms, activists warn

The effects of climate change are being felt around the world. Now, amid food crisis driven by climate change, Kenya has lifted ban on genetically modified crops.

WION Climate Tracker: Kenya turns to genetically modified crops

Kenyan President William Ruto is currently on a DRC visit. Regional nations have joined forces to fight rebels. Watch this report for all the details.

Kenyan President William Ruto on DRC visit as regional nations join forces to fight rebels

Climate change has impacted many countries across the globe. Kenya's agricultural lands have been severely impacted by change in weather patterns. These lands are drying out and turning barren, droughts have left farmers without crops.

WION Climate Tracker: Kenyan farmers endure painful drought, battling it for four years now

<p>A Kenyan journalist received an uninvited guest on camera while he was filming a piece to camera from a baby elephant orphanage in southern Kenya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alvin Kaunda was speaking on conservation of wildlife species. The video shows him standing among baby elephants. Despite being surrounded by the wildlife creatures, Kaunda appears to be at ease during his reportage.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kaunda was reporting for Kenya's Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) on the way baby elephants at the orphanage were being looked after.&nbsp;</p>

<p>What came next has set social media abuzz, with animal lovers leaving positive comments to the viral video. Suddenly, the baby elephant in the background started to tap on Kaunda's shoulder.&nbsp;It comes up from behind the journalist and put his trunk on his shoulder and face.</p>

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<p>Taking a step ahead with Kaunda, who was seemingly calm, the elephant slowly moves his trunk to run it over the journalist's face and poking his nose.&nbsp;</p>

<p>By this time, the video shows the Kenyan journalist and his cameraperson bursting into laughter.</p>

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<p>This is not the first time when animals have been caught on camera interrupting humans, especially during the COVID pandemic when they had to work from home.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto was interrupted by his golden retriever while filming the evening forecast. CBS reporter Kim Powell was reporting the news from her home computer when her cat also walked right through the shot.&nbsp;</p>

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A Kenyan journalist received an uninvited guest on camera while he was filming a piece to camera from a baby elephant orphanage in southern Kenya. Alvin Kaunda was speaking on conservation of wildlife species.

A Kenyan journalist received an uninvited guest on camera while he was filming a piece to camera from a baby elephant orphanage in southern Kenya. Alvin Kaunda was speaking on conservation of wildlife species. The video shows him standing among baby elephants. Despite being surrounded by the wildlife creatures, Kaunda appears to be at ease during his reportage. ALSO READ | Dida, Africa’s ‘largest’ female tusker and iconic matriarch, dies of old age in Kenya Kaunda was reporting for Kenya's Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) on the way baby elephants at the orphanage were being looked after. What came next has set social media abuzz, with animal lovers leaving positive comments to the viral video. Suddenly, the baby elephant in the background started to tap on Kaunda's shoulder. It comes up from behind the journalist and put his trunk on his shoulder and face. ALSO READ | Emperor penguins declared threatened species by US due to existential risk Taking a step ahead with Kaunda, who was seemingly calm, the elephant slowly moves his trunk to run it over the journalist's face and poking his nose. By this time, the video shows the Kenyan journalist and his cameraperson bursting into laughter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WION (@wionews) This is not the first time when animals have been caught on camera interrupting humans, especially during the COVID pandemic when they had to work from home. WATCH | World Business Watch: Air India slapped with $121.5 mn fine for delay in refunds Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto was interrupted by his golden retriever while filming the evening forecast. CBS reporter Kim Powell was reporting the news from her home computer when her cat also walked right through the shot. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A top Pakistani journalist, who works for a local media outlet Dunya TV, said that Arshad Sharif's death was "premeditated" and he was tortured and brutalised for three hours before being shot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharif, a well-known journalist, was killed in Kenya last month. Earlier, the media reported that he was shot dead by police in a case of "mistaken identity".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, shocking claims have emerged over the circumstances that apparently led to the death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On his popular TV programme "On the Front" which aired on Dunya News on Wednesday, senior journalist Kamran Shahid made the claims, backing it up with "leaked photos" of the autopsy report of Sharif.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shahid alleged that Sharif was mercilessly tortured for almost three hours before being shot, and also his nails were chipped and ripped from his fingers. Shahid claimed that the fingers and ribs of the slain journalist were also broken.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Terming it a "premeditated assassination", Shahid also claimed that Sharif was taken out of the vehicle, and to kill him, shots were fired from close range on the back of his head.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“At eight o clock on the night of October 23, Arshad Sharif was shot while going in the car with Khurram, who took him (Arshad Sharif) by a longer way instead of the usual one on the day the anchor was martyred,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Recently, reports claimed the presence of 10 American instructors and US national trainees at AmmoDump Shooting Range where he spent his last night before being gunned down by the Kenyan police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Kenyan government official told Geo News that Sharif had dinner with other guests at the site including American instructors on October 22 and 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharif left AmmoDump Kwenia Range - also known as AmmoDump Shooting Range - in dark at 8 pm on October 23 with his host Khurram, brother of Waqar Ahmad, for Nairobi. &nbsp;</p>

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A top Pakistani journalist, who works for a local media outlet Dunya TV, said that Arshad Sharif's death was "premeditated" and he was tortured and brutalised for three hours before being shot.

A top Pakistani journalist, who works for a local media outlet Dunya TV, said that Arshad Sharif's death was "premeditated" and he was tortured and brutalised for three hours before being shot. Sharif, a well-known journalist, was killed in Kenya last month. Earlier, the media reported that he was shot dead by police in a case of "mistaken identity". Now, shocking claims have emerged over the circumstances that apparently led to the death. On his popular TV programme "On the Front" which aired on Dunya News on Wednesday, senior journalist Kamran Shahid made the claims, backing it up with "leaked photos" of the autopsy report of Sharif. Shahid alleged that Sharif was mercilessly tortured for almost three hours before being shot, and also his nails were chipped and ripped from his fingers. Shahid claimed that the fingers and ribs of the slain journalist were also broken. Terming it a "premeditated assassination", Shahid also claimed that Sharif was taken out of the vehicle, and to kill him, shots were fired from close range on the back of his head. “At eight o clock on the night of October 23, Arshad Sharif was shot while going in the car with Khurram, who took him (Arshad Sharif) by a longer way instead of the usual one on the day the anchor was martyred,” he added. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Can’t put in words the way Arshad was suffered through ! It was a planned murder pic.twitter.com/vnUawG6Ni6 — Kamran Shahid (@FrontlineKamran) November 9, 2022 × Recently, reports claimed the presence of 10 American instructors and US national trainees at AmmoDump Shooting Range where he spent his last night before being gunned down by the Kenyan police. A Kenyan government official told Geo News that Sharif had dinner with other guests at the site including American instructors on October 22 and 23. Sharif left AmmoDump Kwenia Range - also known as AmmoDump Shooting Range - in dark at 8 pm on October 23 with his host Khurram, brother of Waqar Ahmad, for Nairobi. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Kenya's new President William Ruto released loan documents related to a controversial Chinese railway project that his predecessor's government fought a years-long battle in the courts to keep classified. Ruto, during his presidential campaign before August 2022, had promised to bring more transparency between Nairobi and Beijing. Multiple stakeholders of Kenyan polity — politicians, civil society, and others — blame Beijing for burdening the East African country with massive debt.</p>

<p>The development also marks a rarity in Africa, where large-scale infrastructure deals remain under the radar.</p>

<p>The $5 billion loan agreement, signed between the two sides in 2011, was undisclosed until Kenya's Transport Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen released selected pages on Sunday.</p>

<p>“As promised I have released the SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) agreements to the people of Kenya,” Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said in a tweet.</p>

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<p>One of the clauses of the deal with the Export-Import Bank of China, concerning a cross-country railway project, says that 'any major dispute over the railway would be decided in Beijing', and therefore, not in Nairobi. It remains unclear if this means that Chinese officials would have the final say in such disputes.</p>

<p>Some lawmakers of Kenya have demanded to know whether Kenya put up public facilities as collateral in the deal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chinese state-owned lenders committed to lending $9.3 billion to Kenya between 2000 and 2020, according to Boston University. Kenya’s total debt is almost 70 per cent of the gross domestic product. The country's debt rose from $16 billion in 2013 to $71 billion in 2021. As a result, Kenya spends nearly 30 per cent of its revenues on interest payments. The World Bank and Eurobond holders account for nearly half of Kenya's external debt at 28 per cent and 20 per cent respectively.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-debt-trap-strategy-uganda-set-to-lose-its-only-international-airport-to-beijing-432465">China's debt trap strategy: Uganda set to lose its only international airport to Beijing</a></strong></p>

<p>The contracts for the railway, which began operating from Mombasa to Nairobi in 2017 and was extended two years later, have long been a subject of controversy, with the previous government citing confidentiality clauses when a court ordered their publication earlier this year.</p>

<p>China has lent billions of dollars to countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America over the past two decades, much of it for large infrastructure projects linked to its Belt and Road Initiative.</p>

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Kenya's new President William Ruto released loan documents related to a controversial Chinese railway project that his predecessor's government fought a years-long battle in the courts to keep classified.

Kenya's new President William Ruto released loan documents related to a controversial Chinese railway project that his predecessor's government fought a years-long battle in the courts to keep classified. Ruto, during his presidential campaign before August 2022, had promised to bring more transparency between Nairobi and Beijing. Multiple stakeholders of Kenyan polity — politicians, civil society, and others — blame Beijing for burdening the East African country with massive debt. The development also marks a rarity in Africa, where large-scale infrastructure deals remain under the radar. The $5 billion loan agreement, signed between the two sides in 2011, was undisclosed until Kenya's Transport Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen released selected pages on Sunday. “As promised I have released the SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) agreements to the people of Kenya,” Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said in a tweet. As promised I have released the SGR agreements to the people of Kenya. I have given a copy to the Majority Leaders @KIMANIICHUNGWAH and @Aaroncheruiyot for them to table in the respective Houses of Parliament. I have also shared a copy with the media. pic.twitter.com/Emu61EDiEo — KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) November 6, 2022 × One of the clauses of the deal with the Export-Import Bank of China, concerning a cross-country railway project, says that 'any major dispute over the railway would be decided in Beijing', and therefore, not in Nairobi. It remains unclear if this means that Chinese officials would have the final say in such disputes. Some lawmakers of Kenya have demanded to know whether Kenya put up public facilities as collateral in the deal. WATCH | Gravitas: China denies debt trap in Africa × Chinese state-owned lenders committed to lending $9.3 billion to Kenya between 2000 and 2020, according to Boston University. Kenya’s total debt is almost 70 per cent of the gross domestic product. The country's debt rose from $16 billion in 2013 to $71 billion in 2021. As a result, Kenya spends nearly 30 per cent of its revenues on interest payments. The World Bank and Eurobond holders account for nearly half of Kenya's external debt at 28 per cent and 20 per cent respectively. ALSO READ | China's debt trap strategy: Uganda set to lose its only international airport to Beijing The contracts for the railway, which began operating from Mombasa to Nairobi in 2017 and was extended two years later, have long been a subject of controversy, with the previous government citing confidentiality clauses when a court ordered their publication earlier this year. China has lent billions of dollars to countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America over the past two decades, much of it for large infrastructure projects linked to its Belt and Road Initiative. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

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Africa's largest tusked female elephant died in Kenya. 'Dida' was a matriarch aged around 65 years. She used to live in Tsavo East National Park Wildlife. Officials confirmed that she passed away due natural causes. She was famous for her long tusks and was extremely popular with the tourists.

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As drought continues to ravage the horn of Africa, people living in big cities are turning to urban farming. Traditionally rural areas used to supply food, but dwindling crops have forced city dwellers to become innovative. Here's a report from Kenya.

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<p>A plane carrying the coffin of prominent Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif landed in Islamabad early Wednesday, said the local media. Sharif was killed by Nairobi police on Sunday night after the car he was in sped through a checkpoint out of the capital city which prompted the police to open fire, the Kenyan police said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The local police, while expressing regret, said that they mistook the car that Sharif and another Pakistani resident Khurram Ahmed were in for a similar vehicle involved in a child abduction case. While the reason behind the failure of the car to stop at the checkpoint reportedly remains unclear, the incident has sparked outrage in Pakistan.</p>

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<p>According to reports, the car was shot at least nine times and one of the bullets hit Sharif in the head. The late journalist’s family said he will be laid to rest in Islamabad on Thursday following a post-mortem. According to reports, his family, friends and several government officials were present at the airport to receive his coffin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistani journalist had fled the country in August citing threats to his life and prior to which he was in hiding to avoid arrest following a citizen’s complaint against him on allegations of maligning the country's national institutions when he reportedly made a reference related to the military.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement issued on Tuesday, the interior ministry of Pakistan at the direction of the country’s Prime Minister’s office set up a two-member team and launched an investigation into the incident to “ascertain the facts related to the murder of senior journalist Arshad Sharif from Kenyan police and relevant authorities."</p>

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<p>This comes amid growing calls for an investigation into Sharif's killing, the findings of which will be made public, said the Pakistan PM&nbsp;Shehbaz Sharif.</p>

<p>Additionally, he had also spoken to Kenyan President William Ruto about the incident.<br />
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“I requested him to ensure fair and transparent investigation into the shocking incident. He promised all-out help including fast-tracking the process of return of the body,” the PM had said in a statement. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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A plane carrying the coffin of prominent Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif landed in Islamabad early Wednesday, said the local media. Sharif was killed by Nairobi police on Sunday night after the car he was in sped through a checkpoint out of the capital city which prompted the police to open fire, the Kenyan police said in a statement.

A plane carrying the coffin of prominent Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif landed in Islamabad early Wednesday, said the local media. Sharif was killed by Nairobi police on Sunday night after the car he was in sped through a checkpoint out of the capital city which prompted the police to open fire, the Kenyan police said in a statement. The local police, while expressing regret, said that they mistook the car that Sharif and another Pakistani resident Khurram Ahmed were in for a similar vehicle involved in a child abduction case. While the reason behind the failure of the car to stop at the checkpoint reportedly remains unclear, the incident has sparked outrage in Pakistan. ALSO READ: Prominent Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya According to reports, the car was shot at least nine times and one of the bullets hit Sharif in the head. The late journalist’s family said he will be laid to rest in Islamabad on Thursday following a post-mortem. According to reports, his family, friends and several government officials were present at the airport to receive his coffin. The Pakistani journalist had fled the country in August citing threats to his life and prior to which he was in hiding to avoid arrest following a citizen’s complaint against him on allegations of maligning the country's national institutions when he reportedly made a reference related to the military. WATCH | WION Dispatch: Mystery deepens over Pak journalist death × In a statement issued on Tuesday, the interior ministry of Pakistan at the direction of the country’s Prime Minister’s office set up a two-member team and launched an investigation into the incident to “ascertain the facts related to the murder of senior journalist Arshad Sharif from Kenyan police and relevant authorities." ALSO READ: Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan announces march on Islamabad; calls it 'jihad' This comes amid growing calls for an investigation into Sharif's killing, the findings of which will be made public, said the Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif. Additionally, he had also spoken to Kenyan President William Ruto about the incident. “I requested him to ensure fair and transparent investigation into the shocking incident. He promised all-out help including fast-tracking the process of return of the body,” the PM had said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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