Former US Vice President Al Gore speaks during a session at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku on November 15, 2024. screamed a protest banner at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan, where negotiations over how much rich nations most responsible for climate change should pay poorer ones are getting heated. Here's a look at what developing countries need, and who is helping them foot the bill. A group of leading economists commissioned by the United Nations estimates that developing countries, excluding China, need $2.4 trillion a year in climate finance by 2030. Developing countries are the least responsible for global warming, but the most exposed to climate shocks, which are accelerating as the planet warms.

Kirinyaga Women Rep Njeri Maina Defends Clergy Amid Criticism from GovernmentSource: UGCHer remarks come in the wake of sharp criticism of the government from the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). In a Facebook post, Njeri Maina noted that critics were silent when the church declared this government God-ordained. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Njeri emphasized the constitutional rights of the clergy to freely express their views on national issues. Njeri reiterated that the clergy has been a moral compass for the nation since time immemorial, therefore, they should continue speaking. Why Catholic bishops criticised Ruto governmentThis comes against the backdrop of recurring incidents of abductions, torture, and femicide.

Kilifi North MP Owen BayaKilifi North MP Owen Baya on Friday launched a scathing attack on Catholic bishops over their criticism of the government for fostering a "culture of lies." Baya, the deputy majority leader at the National Assembly, said there is nothing as bad as seeing bishops convening to come up with a misleading statement. Baya added that the bishops need Kenya to be stable for them to preach the gospel. “What Catholic bishops are doing is unfair before God and man. They pointed out that several faith-based hospitals, particularly those run by the Catholic Church, were owed substantial amounts in unpaid claims.

On September 20th, the Nairobi Court of Appeal made a landmark ruling in favour of 185 former Facebook content moderators who were illegally terminated by Meta. The court's decision stated that the case should be heard in Kenya, despite Meta's insistence that it should be handled in the United States due to the company's registration and terms of service.

Nairobi is leading in Kenya nation in cases of sexual and gender-based violence, with 2,800 cases recorded in the 2023-24 findings. (Photo: Handout)By Maureen Kinyanjui | Friday, November 15, 2024Human rights organisations continue to pressure the government to adopt a more comprehensive approach to addressing femicide and gender-based violence. A recent report by the National Council of Administration of Justice (NCAJ) has revealed that Nairobi is leading in Kenya nation in cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). "This troubling trend highlights the urgent need for focused actions and collaborations to tackle the widespread problem of gender-based violence in our society," he said. Additionally, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has introduced draft guidelines for gender-responsive grievance mechanisms as part of a broader action plan on business and human rights.

The huge snake caricature by the civil society organisations in Baku, Azerbaijan/Gilbert KoechCivil society organisations have caused a stir at the ongoing climate change talks in Azerbaijan accusing big polluters of sponsoring lobbyists. A vast number of fossil fuel lobbyists were granted access to the COP as part of a trade association. The largest was the International Emissions Trading Association, who brought 43 people including representatives from Big Polluters. They also come amidst revelations that many of the world’s largest fossil fuel corporations have approved US$250 billion in oil and gas expenditure since COP28. It further substantiates the growing call from Global South countries, public officials, UN constituencies, and wider civil society to eject polluters from talks.

UK Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds during a session in COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 15, 2024/ HANDOUTKenya is set to receive Sh660 million to uplift the Weather and Climate Information Services (WISER). This is after the UK Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds announced a £ 30 million (Ksh4.8B) WISER Africa program out of which Kenya will pocket the Sh660m. The new funding for WISER Kenya will go towards adaptation to climate hazards such as droughts, floods and storms. The project has previously worked with local communities such as Kibera to co-design weather information using radio and SMS. “Weather and climate services help us all to prepare better.

In her bid to push for an eco-friendly environment, Charlene revealed that she was a proud outfit repeater in her push for climate action. Climate action manenoz." In Africa, climate change is always big when we experience drought, but when our seasons are full of rain, it's hard to make someone believe anything climate change. Kenya's National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) guides the country's efforts to reduce emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and promote sustainable development. Kenya's climate challenges, such as rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and flooding, are becoming increasingly severe, making climate action a national priority.

Turkana people of Kenya and Matheniko communities of Uganda have lived peacefully side by side since 1973 when they signed a peace pact and committed to better business. Ms Jane Nakaru, a local trader, says she expected that traders from Moroto in Uganda and Lodwar, Turkwel, and Lorugum in Kenya would be attracted to the centre. “I am a small-scale trader who relies on bodaboda operators to get cereals, vegetables, fruits, and sugar from Nakiloro market in Uganda. In less than a week, all traders abandoned the market for their manyatta shops in villages,” Ms Nakaru said. The Lodwar — Moroto road is characterised by steep and rocky slopes at a section between Lokiriama and Nakiloro.

Huawei, a leading smartphone manufacturer, is among the companies that have turned to vending software solutions in the Kenyan market, while smartphone and other hardware devices remain their primary focus in other markets across the continent. Tanzania has only 22 million smartphones as of September 2024, translating to a penetration rate of just 33 per cent, according to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA). The Finnish tech firm last month launched its Ava Fixed Network Software, a Cloud Storage service, and a raft of other software solutions in the Kenyan market, mostly targeting telecommunication firms and mobile network operators. Chinese manufacturer Transsion Holdings, which owns the Tecno smartphone brand, has also evolved into marketing AI software and companion robots in the Kenyan market in efforts to diversify its business. The first units of Tecno’s Dynamic 1 robots – AI-enabled companion and entertainment tools, which have been around for nearly a year, hit the Kenyan market in October, and are targeting high-end tech-savvy users.

In a recent revelation, the State Bank of India is planning to borrow some money, up to 1.25 billion dollars. Although SBI did not respond when seeking comment, according to reports, SBI, the largest Indian bank, is securing a loan for general business purposes. SBI is also working in collaboration with other financial institutions to provide this loan. Other than that, local financier Union Bank of India’s Sydney branch is marketing a $125 million ($81 million) three-year loan, and Bank of Baroda is raising a $750 million borrowing. According to data compiled by Bloomberg, in July, State Bank raised a $750 million, three-year loan.

Tabitha Gatwiri died aged 30. Content creators include Shiphira, Kinuthia, Alex Mathenge, and MCA Tricky, to name just a few. "Good bye Gatwiri🥺❤️," Shiphira captioned the video below. What to know about Tabitha Gatwiri's deathGatwiri's on-screen boyfriend, Jasper Murume, took to social media to mourn her. Comedian MCA Trick got emotional while reading tribute during Tabitha Gatwiri's funeral serviceProofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

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Activists at a protest during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 14, 2024. Developing countries need at least $1 trillion annually by the end of the decade to cope with climate change, economists told the UN talks. The likely withdrawal of the United States from any future funding deal will raise pressure on delegates to find other ways to secure the needed funds. Climate change deniersArgentina's President Javier Milei, who previously has called global warming a hoax, was due this week to meet Trump, also a climate change denier. When asked whether Argentina would withdraw from the Paris Agreement, Ana Lamas, undersecretary for environment for Argentina, who led the country's delegation at COP29, told Reuters: "We are only withdrawing from COP29."

TV presenter Davina McCall has revealed she is undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumour found during a health check. But what is a brain tumour and how can you spot if you have one? According to the NHS there are two types of brain tumour - non-cancerous, or benign, such as Davina's, or cancerous, or malignant. A brain tumour is a growth of cells in the brain that multiplies in an abnormal, uncontrollable way. You may not have a brain tumour, but these types of symptoms should be checked."