Last week, journalists from various media houses in Kenya benefited from a comprehensive financial education training programme hosted by Old Mutual Group. According to the Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor, a significant portion of the Kenyan population struggles with effective financial management. The study also revealed a widespread lack of understanding of financial considerations and diversification, leading to missed opportunities for securing financial futures. Inadequate retirement planning: Many Kenyans are failing to adequately plan for retirement, which poses a serious risk to their future financial security. Media, he added, have the power to democratise financial education, shape national dialogue, and set the standard on quality financial education in our markets.

The Treasury has dismissed calls for an additional Sh20 billion for counties, with Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi urging governors to accept the Sh380 billion proposed by the National Assembly. For now, Sh400 billion is not feasible," he said, dismissing calls to borrow funds to meet the governors' demands. ODM leader Raila Odinga has joined senators in advocating for the Sh400 billion allocation, accusing the National Assembly of undermining devolution. "Counties should accept the Sh380 billion for this financial year. The ongoing dispute between the Senate and the National Assembly has seen both Houses adopt rigid positions, with senators insisting on Sh400 billion while MPs stand by the Sh380 billion figure.

WASHINTON, D.C. — Multiple Republican senators and representatives expressed worry that adding trans members to Congress would make their monthly coke orgies more awkward. The prospect of having to invite newly elected trans members of the legislature to the time-honored coke orgy gatherings reportedly raised serious concerns from various long-time politicians. "We feel the presence of a biological man pretending to be a woman might make our cocaine-fueled sex parties a little uncomfortable," Senator Mitch McConnell told reporters. "This beloved tradition is a mainstay of the Republican Party and we don't want our hallowed customs ruined by any supposed 'women.' "These parties are mostly wholesome with a little coke and orgies on the side.

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So, what is Mandana Bolourchi's net worth? Photo: Charley Gallay, MEGA (modified by author)Source: Getty ImagesMandana Bolourchi's net worth reflects her success and hard work in various fields. Mandana's collaborations with high-end brands, appearances on TV, and her ventures in real estate have contributed to her net worth. According to Surprise Sports, Kemi Filani News, and The Cinemaholic, Mandana Bolourchi has an alleged net worth of between $5 million and $6 million in 2024. What is Mandana Bolourchi's net worth?

UN to resume Haiti aid flights after planes hit by gunfireThe United Nations Humanitarian Air Service will restart flights within Haiti on Wednesday after around a week’s hiatus and resolving regulatory issues, according to a statement from the U.N. World Food Programme, which manages the service. The U.N. paused flights to Haiti’s capital last Tuesday, a day after gangs struck three commercial planes with gunfire, prompting the U.S. aviation regulator to ban U.S. airlines from flying to the conflict-ravaged Caribbean nation for 30 days. “UNHAS provides passenger and light cargo transport in Haiti for the entire humanitarian community, including local and international NGOs,” WFP said in a statement, adding that the suspension had not affected food supplies. Even as the flights restarted, armed violence continued in parts of the capital Port-au-Prince such as Lower Delmas. “The isolation of Port-au-Prince is amplifying an already dire humanitarian situation,” the IOM Haiti chief Gregoire Goodstein said in a statement, adding that only 20% of the capital was accessible to humanitarian workers.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has called on Kenyans to apply for Principal Secretary (PS) positions. “Whereas, following various reassignments within the senior ranks of the Executive, a vacancy has arisen within the ranks of Principal Secretaries. “Now therefore, pursuant to Article 155(3)(a) of the Constitution, the Public Service Commission hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for consideration for appointment to the position of Principal Secretary,” the advert read in part. According to PSC, applicants must have a degree from a university recognized by the Commission for University Education (CUE). The applicants should submit all their relevant certifications and curriculum vitae as well as clearances from key government agencies.

Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has died. Tanikawa, who translated the Peanuts comic strip and penned the lyrics for the theme song of the animation series Astro Boy, died Nov 13, his son Kensaku Tanikawa said on Tuesday. "For me, the Japanese language is the ground. In every work Tanikawa tackled, including the script for Kon Ichikawa’s Tokyo Olympiad, a documentary film of the 1964 Tokyo Games, the respectful love for the beauty of the Japanese language resonates. Some of his works were made into picture books for children, and they are often featured in Japanese school textbooks.

Perhaps you are overstimulated while battling a panicky FOMO despite the fact you are literally in the park as you feel it. And that's when my coworker Katy, my knight in shining jersey cotton and a baseball cap, grabbed me by the arm and told everyone she was taking me to the "free Coke place." I didn't know about the free Coke place yet, innocent that I was, but I knew it might mean air conditioning, so I nodded and allowed myself to be dragged 300 yards across the cement. Small as far as an Epcot shop goes, it’s situated across from the big daddy souvenir spot, Creations Shop. Club Cool, Hosted by Coca-Cola,™ is not just a place to get free fountain drinks under the blast of coolant, but it is also that.

Outgoing US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, with President William Ruto at State House on November 19, 2024/ PCSPresident William Ruto bids farewell to outgoing US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, at the State House Nairobi on Tuesday. In his farewell message, President Ruto expressed his appreciation, saying Kenya and the United States have enjoyed robust diplomatic relations for 60 years, ties that have positively impacted the country, especially under Whitman's tenure. "Bid farewell to outgoing US Ambassador Meg Whitman, State House, Nairobi. Outgoing US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, with President William Ruto at State House on November 19, 2024/ PCSA source privy to the development said Whitman had opted to leave early. She was appointed to the role by outgoing President Joe Biden and has served as head of the Kenyan embassy since August 2022.

Putin issues warning to US with new nuclear doctrineRussian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to the United States on Tuesday, lowering the threshold for a nuclear strike just days after the administration of Joe Biden reportedly allowed Ukraine to fire American missiles deep into Russia. The previous doctrine, set out in a 2020 decree, said Russia may use nuclear weapons in case of a nuclear attack by an enemy or a conventional attack that threatened the existence of the state. Any mass aerospace attack with aircraft, cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft that crossed Russia’s borders could also trigger a nuclear response. Putin is Russia’s primary decision-maker on the use of Russia’s nuclear arsenal. WARWeeks before the November U.S. presidential elections, Putin ordered changes to the nuclear doctrine.

A veterinary officer vaccinates livestock in EldasLivestock keepers have been urged to vaccinate their animals every six months to reduce incidences of anthrax. Kenya was among five countries in the East and Southern Africa that had anthrax outbreaks last year. There were three human deaths and 1,100 cases of anthrax infections in animals reported in Kenya in 2023 up from 200 cases in 2022. To reduce frequency of anthrax, the government has urged farmers to vaccinate twice a year, before the short and the long rains when the disease is prevalent. In 2023, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe experienced anthrax outbreaks.

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As the first solo film featuring the crew from Star Trek: The Next Generation, First Contact finds the USS Enterprise-E following the Borg back to April 4, 2063. The ever-awkward Reginald Barclay isn’t the only one whose hero worship freaks out Cochrane. The more that La Forge et al. Yet the actual Cochrane plot in First Contact shows that, in fact, he didn’t do it alone. Even if they don’t get lines, background characters in the Earth scenes show a crowd of people at work, actually enacting Cochrane’s designs.

(Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov)By Alfred Onyango | Tuesday, November 19, 2024Africa is one of the most affected regions by climate change and its current and historical greenhouse gas emissions are minuscule at the global scale. Refugees and advocates from conflict-ridden and fragile states have raised concern over the glaring disparity in climate financing, lamenting that refugees, one of the most vulnerable populations, are less prioritised. Through a study report presented by their umbrella body, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), at the ongoing COP29 in Baku, they argue that climate funding overwhelmingly favours middle-income countries. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) reports that 17 of the 20 countries most at risk from climate change are located in Africa, highlighting the continent's heightened vulnerability. Gaps in climate financingAfrica is one of the most affected regions by climate change and its current and historical greenhouse gas emissions are minuscule at the global scale.