Man City Rises From Defeat To Win 4-2 Against Tottenhan

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January 20, 2023

Manchester City defeated Tottenham at Etihad Stadium, closing the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points.

Spurs appeared to be doing Arsenal a huge favor when they scored twice in the final moments of the first half, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side facing a third consecutive defeat.

After Rodrigo Bentancur robbed Rodri following Ederson’s poor clearance, Dejan Kulusevski gave Spurs the lead seconds before the break, and Emerson Royal headed a second after the City keeper could only push out Harry Kane’s shot.

Most inside the Etihad Stadium were frustrated but City, inspired by the outstanding Riyad Mahrez, came flying out after the interval to turn the game on its head with three goals in 12 minutes.

Julian Alvarez scored from close range after Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris could not claim Mahrez’s cross in the 51st minute then Erling Haaland headed in from close range two minutes later to draw City level.

Spurs almost regained the lead when Ivan Perisic’s shot was deflected onto the woodwork by Rico Lewis before Mahrez completed City’s comeback, winning a challenge before beating Lloris at his near post.

Million French Pour Out To Protest Macron’s Pension Reform

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Dan Ojumah

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January 20, 2023

More than a million people took to the streets across France to protest the Macron government’s plans to reform the pension system.

The most contentious of which is a proposal to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Macron insists that the reform is necessary to revive a dormant system, but some government experts say the pension system is in relatively good shape and would likely return to a balanced budget even without reforms.

According to the interior ministry, 1.2 million people protested across France, with 80,000 of them in Paris.

However, union organizers estimated the number at 2 million, with 400,000 protesting in Paris.

The Macron administration’s plans to reform the mass protests were also witnessed in cities such as Lyon, Marseilles, Montpellier, Nantes, and on the French island of Corsica.

Macron, who was in Spain on Thursday, told a press conference that the government was determined to push the reform forward.

On the sidelines of the protest, members of the anarchist Black Bloc movement threw garbage bins, bottles, and smoke bombs at police, leading to the arrest of more than a dozen people.

On January 31, unions have called for new strikes and protests.

Take Charge Of Africa Development — Leaders Told

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Dan Ojumah

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January 19, 2023

President William Ruto has urged Africa’s leadership to take charge of its development agenda.

He said the Continent’s leadership must find ways of implementing Vision 2063 and fund it as much as possible.

The President explained that for Africa to make the necessary transformational strides, the youth — who have requisite drive, energy and skills — must be fully involved.

“These are Africa’s greatest resource; we must be particular about their education and training,” President Ruto said.

He was speaking on Thursday at State House, Nairobi, when he held talks with the Africa Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA- NEPAD) CEO Nardos Bekele-Thomas.

The President expressed Kenya’s support for the Agency.

He said AUDA, under the New Partnership for African Development, should work with other formations for faster implementation of the continent’s Vision 2063.

Ruto Promises Extra Ksh 1 Billion For Affirmative Action Fund

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Dan Ojumah

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January 19, 2023

The National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) will be increased by Sh1 billion to Sh3 billion in the next financial year.

President William Samoei Ruto said the enhancement of the funds will help address the plight of the vulnerable.

He explained that the increment will also provide an avenue for the promotion of enterprises and value addition initiatives.

The President made the remarks on Thursday at State House, Nairobi, when he hosted Woman Representatives drawn from all the 47 counties.

He challenged the women leaders to be at the centre in promoting local manufacturers while acquiring the sanitary towels.

“I also urge you to step up and help in the fight against teenage pregnancies and female genital mutilation.”

President Ruto Declares War On Alcohol Abuse

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Dan Ojumah

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January 19, 2023

President William Samoei Ruto has said the country must tackle alcoholism. He said many lives were being lost and destroyed as a result of alcohol abuse.

“National and County Governments must work together to confront this [serious] problem.”

He said it is time alcohol is sold to designated areas only.

The President was speaking on Thursday during laying of the foundation stone of the Ruiru Affordable Housing Project, Kings Boma Estate in Kiambu County.

Present were Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, CSs Zachariah Njeru, Moses Kuria, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, MPs Simon Kingara (Ruiru), Gathoni Wamuchomba (Githunguri) and Gitonga Mukunji (Manyatta).

Johana Ng’eno (Emurua Dikirr), Alice Ng’ang’a (Thika Town), John Njuguna (Kiambaa), Anne Wamuratha (Kiambu), James Wamacukuru (Kabete) and Elijah Kururia (Gatundu North) were also there.

The President insisted that his administration was on course to delivering 200,000 affordable urban housing units annually.

“Construction materials will be sourced locally, so will be labour because we want to engage our youth in gainful employment,” he said.

Mr Gachagua said the Government will keep launching development projects in every part of Kenya.

“No area will be left behind in our quest to making our country more equal,” he said.

30 Overloaded, Abandoned Trucks To Be Auctioned

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John Mutiso

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January 19, 2023

PREMR — Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) Engineer Kennedy Ndugire with SSP John Gichuhi PHOTO : Uzalendo News

More than 30 trucks Impounded by the police and Kenya National Highways Authority(KeNHA) for overloading are set to be auctioned for failure to pay fines.

According to SSP John Gichuhi, the fines range between Sh.400,000 to Sh. 4 million per lorry for various offenses.

The owners of the lorries have failed or neglected to collect them in the last 90 days.

“The law will follow its cause. They have left the lorries at Police yards in weighbridges. We have advised KeNHA to auction them”, he said.

Engineer Kennedy Ndugire said the offenders have been afforded humble time to pay, but they have failed to do so within the legal period.

Eng. Ndugire said the matter has been escalated to other agencies for enforcement action. He urged truck drivers and owners to stop over loading as they risk getting their lorries auctioned.

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Overloaded Trucks To Pay Sh.45Million For Lift Axle Offenses

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Dan Ojumah

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January 19, 2023

WhatsApp Image 2023-01-19 at 18.11.47 — Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) Engineer Kennedy Ndugire with SSP John Gichuhi PHOTO : Uzalendo News

Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will deploy the East African Axle load legislation to tame overloading and lift axle offenses.

Eng. Kennedy Ndugire, Senior Manager of the Axle load enforcement said offenders will be forced to pay the maximum fine of Sh.45 Million for overloading on the Northern Corridor.

The KeNHA boss said the Kenyan and the East African courts have been sensitised on the overloading Act.

“Our trunk roads have costed Kenyans Sh.3 trillion. We now must protect them. If you don’t have Sh.45million to pay as fine, keep off the Northern Corridor” Ndugire said.

He said KeNHA will deploy the Axle Load enforcement Act for class B and S roads, which provides for fines of Sh.4Million per over loader.

He said KeNHA will soon auction lorries whose owners have failed to pay requisite over loading fines.

Drivers of the trucks will also face jail terms of 3 years and above for flouting the rules. He said KeNHA has spend considerable amount of money sensitising Kenyans on dangers of over loading and said the time to enforcement is now.

Head Of Public Service Koskei Tours Police Headquarters

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Dan Ojumah

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January 19, 2023

The Inspector General-NPS, Mr. Japhet Koome hosted the Head of Public Service (HoPS), Mr. Felix Kosgei at National Police Service Headquarters.

HoPS familiarized himself with the NPS organization, assuring the IG and NPS fraternity of President William Ruto’s complete support to guarantee that NPS is autonomous, well-resourced, and safeguarded.

Their conversation also included strengthening police professionalism as directed by the rule of law, national values such as honor, objectivity, and dignity as outlined in Kenya’s Constitution.

Also present during the meeting was DIG KPS, Mr. Edward Mbugua, DIG APS, Mr. Noor Gabow, Director DCI Mr. Mohamed Amin and the PAS Ms. Bernice S. Lemedeket.

Househelp Caught On Camera Kissing, Touching Employer’s Son

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Dan Ojumah

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January 19, 2023

A househelp has been charged with sexually assaulting her employer’s two-year-old son in violation of Section 5 (1) of the Sexual Offences Act (SOA) of 2006.

Ms. Joyce Mwangi was charged at Makadara Law Courts for committing the offense inside her employer’s house in Soweto estate, Embakasi East, in an incident captured on CCTV on January 16, 2023.

Ms. Mwangi is also charged with an indecent act with a child in violation of Section 11 (1) of the SOA for indecently touching the child.

The crime was allegedly discovered while the boy’s mother was monitoring her son via a CCTV camera she had installed in her home and connected to her phone.

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She immediately notified a family member, who rushed to the house to intervene before she took a taxi home.

She confronted Ms. Mwangi with the video, which allegedly showed her kissing the minor before lying on top of him.

Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Karatina University Girlfriend

The suspect pleaded for lenient bail and bond terms before Senior Resident Magistrate Mercy Malingu, claiming she is a mother of two children who rely on her.

She was released on a bond of Sh500,000. The case will be mentioned on March 1.

Nottingham Forest Goes After Newcastle’s Wood

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Dan Ojumah

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January 19, 2023

Nottingham Forest are attempting to capture Newcastle United striker Chris Wood on a season-long loan.

A deal for the New Zealand international could be completed in time for him to play against Bournemouth on Saturday at the Vitality Stadium.

Wood, who joined Newcastle from Burnley for £25 million a year ago, was instrumental in the club’s relegation struggle last season.

He has appeared in 18 games for the Magpies this season, but only four of those have been starts.

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Wood has also appeared in the FA Cup once and the Carabao Cup three times, scoring three goals in 22 games in the 2022-23 season.

Forest boss Steve Cooper has been keen to add reinforcements in the January transfer window, despite their influx of new arrivals last summer when the club set a new British record by making 22 signings following their promotion to the Premier League.

They have signed midfielders Danilo and Gustavo Scarpa during the January transfer window.

Forest, who have reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, are 13th in the Premier League and five points above the relegation zone.

However, they have netted just 15 goals in 19 games, with only Wolves having a lower tally in front of goal.