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  • UN chief mourns Ex-Kenyan President, Mwai Kibaki

    UN chief mourns Ex-Kenyan President, Mwai Kibaki

    UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Saturday, mourned the death of former President of the Republic of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki, who died at the age of 90.

    Guterres, in a statement by his Associate Spokesperson, Ms Eri Kaneko said, he was saddened to learn about the death Kibaki.

    “He extends his deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Kenya.

    “Former President Kibaki will be remembered as a leader who made an important contribution to the development of Kenya,’’ she said.

    According to her, the secretary-general reiterates the commitment of the UN to continue working closely with Kenya to promote peace, security and sustainable development in East Africa and beyond.

    Kibaki, Kenya’s third president led East Africa’s economic powerhouse for over a decade, overseeing some of its bloodiest and most corrupt years but also ushering in a new constitution.

    President from 2002-2013, Kibaki was a sharp-witted, wily and veteran leader involved in politics from the very birth of independent Kenya.

    “Kibaki will be forever remembered as the gentleman of Kenyan politics, a brilliant debater whose eloquence, wit, and charm won the day time-and-time again,” his successor President Uhuru Kenyatta, said in a statement on Friday.

  • London trip: Buhari hands power to Osinbajo

    London trip: Buhari hands power to Osinbajo

    President Muhammadu Buhari has handed power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and said his absence from the country would not affect the running of government.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports President Buhari made this known when he fielded questions from State House correspondents shortly before departing Abuja for London on Sunday.

    Buhari stressed that Vice President Osinbajo would be in charge, and he would be assisted by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation as well as his Chief of Staff.

    ”Well, I cannot claim to be doing the work alone. The government is fully represented – the Vice-President is there, constitutionally when I’m away he’s in charge; and the Secretary to the government and then the chief of staff. So, no problem,” the president said.

    When asked, Buhari dismissed the assertion that the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) lacks the capacity to conduct its national convention on March 26, saying the party will surprise its critics.

    ”Well, they (critics) should wait and see. How did we come as a party to take power from the ruling party who had been there before us for so many years? So, we have the capacity, everything will be alright,” he said.

    TNG reports Buhari had initially planned to embark on the London trip from Nairobi, Kenya after attending the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) at 50 in that country on Friday.

    The president’s spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, had on March 1, in a statement said that the president’s trip to London for routine medical checks, would ”last for a maximum of two weeks.”

  • Buhari returns to Abuja after attending UNEP@50 in Kenya, Nairobi

    Buhari returns to Abuja after attending UNEP@50 in Kenya, Nairobi

    President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after attending the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) at 50 in Nairobi, Kenya.

    It was reported that the president returned to Abuja on Friday at about 1. p.m. as against his initial plan to proceed to London for a medical check-up after the UNEP programme in Kenya.

    While in Kenya, the president participated in the Special Session to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the United Nation’s body.

    Buhari said: “As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of UNEP’s existence, we laud the efforts of UNEP and encourage broader action to overcome climate change, biodiversity, rising levels of pollution and waste being three major crises threatening our planet.

    The president also met with Mr Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Nairobi.

    During the meeting, Buhari directed collaboration between the Ministries of Environment, Water Resources, Agriculture and Rural Development and Power to combat desertification.

  • Buhari goes on two weeks medical check up after UNEP@50 in Kenya

    Buhari goes on two weeks medical check up after UNEP@50 in Kenya

    President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Kenya after which he will proceed to London for two weeks for medical examination.

    President Buhari will participate in the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP@50) holding in Kenya.

    The event is to hold from March 3 to March 4 in Nairobi, Kenya.

    From Kenya, the president would proceed to London for ”routine medical checks that will last for a maximum of two weeks.”

    Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said Buhari’s trip to Kenya was sequel an invitation extended to him by his Kenyan counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta.

    The theme of the Special Session is “Strengthening UNEP For The Implementation Of The Environmental Dimension Of The 2030 Agenda For Sustainable Development.”

    According to the organisers of the event, “for 50 years, UNEP has coordinated a worldwide effort with Member States to address the world’s biggest environmental challenges.

    ”Member States are vital partners in formulating UNEP’s policy, implementing UNEP’s programme and championing solutions to our shared environmental challenges.

    “UNEP@50 is a time to reflect on the past and envision the future.

    ”It provides an opportunity to reinvigorate international cooperation and spur collective action to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. No country or continent can solve these global crises alone.

    ”But each nation has a crucial role to play in protecting our people and planet.”

    According to Adesina, Buhari is expected to deliver the National Statement of the country and participate in High Level Dialogue Sessions on the Environment at the event.

    He added that the president would be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of State for the Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, National Security Adviser, and retired Maj.Gen Babagana Monguno.

    Others on the trip include Director General, National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ahmed Rufai, and the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa.

     

  • FIFA suspends two African countries

    FIFA suspends two African countries

    The football federations of Zimbabwe and Kenya have been suspended by world governing body FIFA.

    The suspension by FIFA is over government interference.

    This is banned by FIFA rules and is frequently sanctioned.

  • Kenya set to roll out 5G network in 2022

    Kenya set to roll out 5G network in 2022

    Kenya’s telecommunication industry regulator on Monday said that it would roll out 5G network on a pilot basis in 2022.

    Matano Ndaro, Director of Licensing, Compliance and Standards at the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), told journalists in Nairobi that the regulator had developed a roadmap that outlined strategies to facilitate deployment of 5G technology.

    “We are now set to hold a validation workshop in the next one month to discuss comments received.

    “Once we adopt the input from stakeholders, we shall establish a national 5G forum and allocate pilot frequencies,’’ Ndaro said when Chinese smartphone maker, Vivo, launched its 5G-enabled device in the Kenyan market.

    Ndaro said that the east African nation would begin to authorise the first 5G pilot projects in 2022 and thereafter release the requisite frequency bands, and subsequently issue 5G commercial licences.

    He added that Kenya’s telecom operators had begun the process of deploying 5G infrastructure across the country.

    The communications regulator will facilitate deployment of the technology, enabling the country to derive maximum benefits from the new frontier, according to Ndaro.

    Ndaro added that deployment of 5G, which would offer extremely fast download and upload speeds, presented a myriad of opportunities for all sectors of the economy.

    According to the CA, 3G/4G now covers 96.3 per cent of the country’s population and 56.3 per cent of the Kenyan landmass.

  • Just In: Kenyan Ambassador dies in Abuja

    Just In: Kenyan Ambassador dies in Abuja

    The Kenyan Ambassador to Nigeria, Wilfred Machage is dead.

    His death was confirmed in a statement, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that after he collapsed at his home, he was pronounced dead at hospital in Abuja on Saturday.

    It was stated in the statement that “the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regrets to announce the sudden death of Hon Dr. Ambassador Wilfred Machage, Kenya High Commissioner to Nigeria and accredited to 12 other countries in Central and Western Africa which occurred today.

    “Ambassador Machage collapsed at home and was pronounced dead at hospital shortly thereafter at around 12.30pm this afternoon in Abuja, Nigeria. His wife was with him when this unfortunate incident happened.

    “Confirming the passing of Amb. Machage, the Principal Secretary Ambassador Macharia Kamau said the Ministry, and the country had lost a dedicated and committed leader.”

    Meanwhile, his twin brother, Sospeter Magita, who is also a former Kenya Ambassador to Russia told press men that the commissioner collapsed and died at his home after taking lunch.

    Magita said that his brother Gisuka has enjoyed relatively good health.

    “It is a very sad moment that I have today lost my best friend and confidant,” he said.

    He added that his brother died while in the company of his wife-whom they had been living together with in Nigeria.

  • Police officer commits suicide over delayed December salary

    Police officer commits suicide over delayed December salary

    Kenyan police officer, Abel Kemboi, has reportedly committed suicide over an alleged delay in his December salary.

    Kemboi was found dead on Wednesday, January 5, after complaining to friends and relatives that his December salary had been delayed.

    Before committing suicide, Kemboi reportedly said he would take up the salary issue with his bosses at Kakamega Police Station and even requested his cousin identified as Zacheaus Kalama to accompany him.

    When Kalama woke up the following morning and headed to Kemboi’s home, he found the door locked from inside. Upon getting no response, he broke into the house and saw that Kemboi had hanged himself. He noted that his late cousin had show signs of being depressed earlier.

    Kalama said;

    “We had agreed to go to the station to inquire the cause of the salary delay from his bosses but it was shocking that he took his own life even before we achieved our mission.

    “He had hanged himself and I did not believe what I saw.”

    The deceased’s immediate boss and Kakamega Central OCPD David Kabena also confirmed that he was always depressed.

    Kabena said that they had already launched investigations to ascertain the exact cause of his death. In addition, he urged officers with any underlying mental issues to seek expert attention.

    He said;

    “It is important for those who realise that they are stressed to reach out and share what they are going through.”

  • D’Tigers win again, beat Kenya 71-55 at AfroBasket

    D’Tigers win again, beat Kenya 71-55 at AfroBasket

    D’Tigers beat Kenya’s senior men’s basketball team 71-55 on Friday in Kigali to set the stage for their final group game on Sunday at the 2021 FIBA AfroBasket in Rwanda.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian senior men’s basketball team won the first quarter 20-8, only to lose 14-18 in the second quarter.

    They however resurged in the game’s second half, winning 15-13 and 22-16 in the third and fourth quarters respectively.

    The Nigerian side, after having won their opening game, 81-73 against Mali on Wednesday, therefore lead Group C ahead of the group’s other match of the day.

    Cote d’Ivoire, who beat Kenya 88-70 on Wednesday, were taking on Mali later on Friday.

    NAN reports that Jeremiah Mordi was D’Tigers’ best performer on Friday against Kenya with 10 points and five rebounds, as well as two assists, one block and three steals.

    Albert Odero of Kenya however outshone him in the match as overall best performer with 23 points and eight rebounds for his team.

    Uzodinma Utomi had 17 points to emerge as Nigeria’s top scorer, while Stephen Domingo had eight rebounds and six assists.

    NAN reports that D’Tigers now have to win against Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday to qualify directly for the quarter-finals.

    A loss will see them finishing second to battle for qualification for the quarter-finals among the second-placed and third-placed teams.

  • Nigeria now third on medals table after Onwuzurike, Ofili win gold, bronze

    Nigeria now third on medals table after Onwuzurike, Ofili win gold, bronze

    Udodi Onwuzurike won gold in the men’s 200 metres while Favour Ofili clinched bronze in the women’s category to improve Nigeria’s position on Saturday at the ongoing World Under-20 Athletics Championships.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two medals increased Nigeria’s tally at the championships in Nairobi to three gold and two bronze with one day of competition remaining.

    This shot Nigeria to third on the medals table, behind Kenya (5-1-3) and Finland (3-1-0).

    Onwuzurike running in lane 3 coasted home in 20.21 seconds ahead of Letsile Tebogo of Botswana (20.38) and South Africa’s Sinesipho Dambile (20.46) who finished with the silver and bronze respectively.

    The U.S Collegiate fastest runner in the 200m proved that his rating was no fluke as he made history to win the race in a personal best time.

    Onwuzurike thus erased compatriot Francis Obiekwelu’s long-standing record of being the last Nigerian to have won the event since 1996.

    Earlier, Ofili running in lane 5 of the women’s 200m finished with a bronze in 22.23 secs behind the Namibian pair of Christine Mboma (21.84) and Beatrice Masilingi who finished with gold and silver respectively.

    NAN reports that Nigeria have by the end of day four of competition won five medals.

    These are: gold in 4x400m mixed relay, 400m women, 200m men and bronze medals in javelin men and 200m women.

    NAN reports that the championships which started on Tuesday, with competition beginning on Wednesday, will end on Sunday.(