Michael Cahillane was jailed for 16 years in 2011 for his part in the elaborate operation which involved cocaine worth £3.5m (€4m) being flown from FranceA crime-fighting agency has slapped a travel ban on a Co Tyrone man previously jailed in connection with an international drug smuggling operation. However, the National Crime Agency (NCA) this week confirmedCahillane, 58, is subject to a travel restriction order (TRO) which bans him from travelling overseas until February 2027. Similar orders include Serious Crime Prevention Orders and Financial Reporting Orders. Coded text messages between the drug smugglers were found on a mobile phone seized by UK Border Agency investigators. Another Northern Ireland man, Richard McArthur, 57, of Barn Mills, Carrickfergus, Belfast, was sentenced to six years after admitting smuggling cannabis.

The programme highlights the importance of cultural continuity for China’s development, as well as how the continuity of this civilization has contributed to the progress and development of Chinese society. The Chinese civilization is widely recognized as one of the oldest continuously existing civilizations that has also maintained a rich tapestry of tradition, philosophy, art, literature, and science. Some have linked China’s extraordinary rise to her uninterrupted cultural continuity, and it’s easy to see why. Minority groups such as Zhuang, Hui, Manchu, Uighur, Tibetan, and others have been assimilated into Han Chinese culture, contributing to the cultural unity of Chinese civilization. Chinese civilization and the country’s modernization efforts as well as its commitment to self-renewal are therefore tied together.

Source: UGCThe papers also reported on Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who was in Nairobi to sign a reciprocal agreement with President William Ruto. Saturday NationDeputy President Rigathi Gachagua has found himself in a precarious position following the recent camaraderie between President William Ruto and Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga. University heads rejected a proposal by Education CS Ezekiel Machogu to merge and close down non-viable institutions of learning. In their proposal, the university heads want the placement of students to remain separate from the funding agency. Then, Senior Principal Magistrate Kenneth Cheruiyot said the prosecution had failed to prove its case against Echesa.

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The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2023 proposes new oversight funds for senators and a shorter period for determining the expulsion of rebel elected leaders in instilling party discipline. Mr Ichung’wah and Mr Wandayi have sponsored nine bills – the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment )Bill, 2023, IEBC (Amendment) Bill, 2023, Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2023, NGCA (Amendment Bill, 2023, the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2023, EACC (Amendment Bill, 2023, Leader of Opposition Bill, 2023, Election Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2023 –in seeking to implement the NADCO report that was unanimously adopted by the National Assembly and Senate. The bill seeks to amend Article 102 of the Constitution to have election of senators be held after seven years instead of five. President William Ruto (top left) and his Kenya Kwanza talks team and Azimio leader Raila Odinga (top right) and his team. The bill seeks to instil discipline in political parties by shortening the period for appeal over expulsion disputes to 90 days.

Two weeks ago, Kenya conducted a buyback of Ksh218 billion (USD1.5 billion) from its Ksh310 billion (USD2 billion) Eurobond, characterizing the move as part of its comprehensive debt management strategy. These bonds encompass the outstanding amount of Ksh28 billion (€176.36 million) due in 2026 and Ksh111 billion (€700 million) due in 2032. "The Republic is making the offers as part of its proactive debt management strategy. In a related development, on February 21, the Kenyan government disclosed that it had made a payment of USD1.5 billion (equivalent to Ksh218 billion) as part of a USD2 billion Eurobond loan. “Yesterday marked a significant financial milestone for Kenya as we successfully settled the buy-back of a substantial part of the USD2 billion 2014 Eurobonds that were scheduled to mature on June 2024,” Ruto remarked.

[David Gichuru, Standard]Images of a bloody doctors’ union boss Davji Atella during Thursday’s protest once again cast the spotlight on the National Police Service, perennially accused of brutality. In many instances, the brutality was meted out to unprovoked members of the public, sparking violent clashes between the security officers and the public. And they have been in a spot over extrajudicial killings and abductions, which has earned the officers involved infamy. Kenya's image has been battered by police brutality as has been witnessed mostly during the election years. Prof Kindiki has previously cautioned that Koome and Kinuthia risk impeachment for their constant wars that is hampering service delivery.

Ruto: This is our commitment to Harambee StarsFriday, March 1st, 2024 15:41 | By Kiplagat SangPresident William Ruto at the funeral service of athlete Kelvin Kiptum in Chepkorio, Elgeyo Marakwet County on February 23, 2024. PHOTO/X (@WilliamsRuto)President William Ruto has said his government is committed to help Harambee Stars perform better in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. "We can look forward to a strong performance from Harambee Stars on home soil come 2027. "Evidently, AFCON 2027 is just the beginning of our nation's endeavor to become a regional, continental, and global centre for sports development and competition. "It is our intention to make AFCON 2027 a memorable continental showpiece, and we are literally working around the clock.

[Silas Otieno Standard]Kenya stands as a beacon of vibrant entertainment and nightlife. Renowned for its electrifying energy, Kenya's entertainment hub shines brightly, earning its stripes as the second-largest in Africa after illustrious South Africa. Kenya's events culture is not just about the big names stealing the show anymore. DJ Grauchi, DJ CNG, and their contemporaries are the unsung heroes of Kenya's nightlife, transforming ordinary nights into extraordinary experiences. From the bright lights of Nairobi to the verdant expanses of the countryside, Kenya's events culture continues to thrive, beckoning all who dare to dream.

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up to the Grimsby Live newsletter for daily updates and breaking newsSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up to the Grimsby Live newsletter for daily updates and breaking newsRishi Sunak will be giving an urgent speech outside of No10 Downing St shortly, it has been revealed. A Downing Street statement said: ""The Prime Minister’s address will touch on recent events, including in Parliament last week, and the need to protect our democratic processes."

The eurozone's inflation rate has been slowing steadily since its peak in October 2022, approaching the ECB's two-percent target. "February's eurozone inflation data look like the final nail in the coffin for an April interest rate cut," said Jack Allen-Reynolds of Capital Economics, an economic research firm. The EU last month cuts its eurozone inflation forecast for 2024 to 2.7 percent from 3.2 percent in earlier prediction. Eurozone inflation. Across the European Union, Latvia registered the lowest inflation rate in February, at 0.7 percent, according to Eurostat.

Just as Gengetone once swept the nation in 2018, a fresh sound emerges from the depths of innovation, ushering in a musical era dubbed 'Arbantone'. Arbantone, a novel sound on the Kenyan music scene, is an amalgamation of creative ingenuity, birthed from the minds of producers and Gen Z artistes seeking to redefine the boundaries of musical expression. Drawing inspiration from various genres, Arbantone remixes familiar beats and lyrics, breathing new life into previously released songs. What has left fans perplexed is the disconnect between the immense traction Arbantone artistes garner on social media platforms and their conspicuous absence from live performances and major events. Whatever the reason, the absence of these rising stars is being keenly felt.

The PM initiated his valuable thoughts by thanking the people of West Bengal for their endless love, affection, respect and loyalty. The PM showered his admiration and also expressed his hope towards transforming West Bengal with highly ambitious development projects. Today India is becoming a leader in the space sector. Pointing out the sluggish progress of the Bengal government, the PM pinpointed that the Central government has approved 45 lakh houses and released Rs 42,000 crores for the poor in West Bengal but the state government hasn’t implemented any. But the West Bengal government is working at a snail's pace to provide water to every house.

President Ruto, Haiti PM seal police deployment dealKenya and Haiti have signed an agreement on the deployment of 1,000 police officers to the Multi-National Security Support Mission in the nation’s capital Port-au-Prince. President Ruto and Haiti PM Ariel Henry witnessed the signing ceremony in State House Nairobi on Friday, March 1. Dr. Ruto had offered 1,000 police officers to lead the multinational force in Haiti. However, the High Court had blocked the deployment of Kenyan police to gang-ruled Haiti to help bring the situation under control. Last July, President Ruto said he was willing to send Kenyan police to help stem the deepening crisis.

Around 1,000 Kenyan police officers are set to be deployed to Haiti in a bid to combat raging gang violence. In January, a UN envoy said that gang violence in Haiti had reached "a critical point", with nearly 5,000 deaths reported last year. Along with the Kenyan officers, the Bahamas has committed 150 personnel. In the statement on Friday, Kenyan President William Ruto said he and Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry had signed an agreement and discussed the next steps to enable the fast-tracking of the deployment. But violence has escalated in Port au Prince since Mr Henry departed the Haitian capital, with a prominent gang leader declaring a coordinated attack by armed groups to oust the prime minister.