Metallurgical coal manufacturers flag concern over met coke influx at prices below output costBusiness ReporterAssociation of producers and suppliers of metallurgical coal on Monday expressed concerns over the “influx of met coke at prices below the domestic cost of production” and sought the government’s intervention to resolve the issue. Metallurgical coal is a grade of coal that can be used to produce good-quality coke. The prevailing import rate for metallurgical coke in India is USD 395 per tonne, while the production cost for domestic met coke manufacturers is around USD 460 per tonne. “To maintain a sustainable ecosystem in the met coke industry, we suggest that the Indian government impose quantitative restrictions on overseas met coke imports. Consequently, this scenario has triggered a severe unemployment crisis within the Indian met coke industry, preventing operations from reaching full capacity, and intensifying economic woes, it said.

Governor Mwangaza’s spouse and sister record statements in blogger’s murder probeMeru Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s spouse, Murega Baichu, and her sister Miriam Guantai have recorded statements with police in connection to the murder of blogger and political activist Daniel Muthiani, alias ‘Sniper’. Detectives had summoned the two to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Meru and they spent the entire afternoon recording statements on what they knew about the murder. “They recorded statements and we are going on with the investigations. Sources also indicated that two other persons who were not immediately identified recorded statements alongside the two. With Mr Baichu and Guantai summoned, it means three close family members of the Meru governor have been sucked into the investigation to unravel the mysterious murder.

Red Bull, the popular energy drink company, has agreed to pay a substantial $13 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit alleging false advertising. The lawsuit, settled in August, contended that Red Bull’s claims of providing superior energy benefits were unsupported by genuine scientific evidence. Careathers argued that Red Bull’s advertising goes beyond mere “puffery” and enters the realm of deception and fraud. Whether dissatisfaction with the product or a desire for attention, the lawsuit aimed to challenge the credibility of Red Bull’s marketing strategies. Red Bull’s decision to settle may indicate a strategic move to avoid prolonged legal battles and associated costs.

According to the Nairobi County government's Acting Chief Officer for Boroughs and Sub-County Administration, Lydia Mathia, each of the boroughs will be headed by a borough manager who will coordinate at least three sub-counties. They will be moved from City Hall to the borough headquarters. They will be required to visit the relevant borough headquarters. Residents of Embakasi will have to seek county services from the Eastern Borough, which will be based at the DCC compound in Embakasi Central. The borough covers the Embakasi Central, Embakasi West and Embakasi North sub-counties.

Vanessa Burns, Myles' partner, told police she drove him back and forth between Saskatoon and JSCN several times in August 2022 to sell cocaine. Burns told police that Myles was bringing up issues from their past and that the argument became physical. She told Burns she tried calling the police on Myles and Damien, and described a break-in the two had committed in the community. ‘I’M WILLING TO DIE’Skye continued to text Damien as police searched the community to recover her vehicle from him. “We had a variety of ceremonies with our people,” Burns told CTV News on Monday.

A man who cleaned a scene involved in Canada's largest mass stabbing attack has been selected as a juror in the inquest into the deaths. The inquest into the September 2022 stabbings, that left 11 dead and 17 injured on the James Smith Cree Nation and nearby village of Weldon, Sask., began on Monday. Six jurors, and two alternate jurors, were selected out of a pool of 150 people on Monday. Juror eight told the inquest he helped clean the crime scene. Saskatchewan's Chief Coroner Clive Weighill said this may be the largest inquest in Canadian history.

Pedro Pascal donned a custom sling that matched his stylish look as he attended the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Sunday. The actor - who was nominated for Best Actor in a Drama Series - was dressed for the occasion in a light gray button up which was tucked into the waist of low-waisted trousers. His co-star, Bella Ramsey, had also received a nod for Best Actress in a Drama Series while the show itself was nominated for Best Drama Series. Pedro was nominated at the event for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series while Bella garnered a nod for Best Actress. The Last Of Us received other nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series.

Let’s get ready for 2024 Olympic GamesTuesday, January 16th, 2024 00:00 | By EditorialKenya's Faith Kipyegon wins the women's 1500m heats during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. PHOTO/ Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)Government should start early preparations for the regional, continental and Olympic Games. Kenya certainly has its in-tray full as far as the number of international competitions the country is lined-up for in 2024 is concerned. For starters, the immediate championship is the East Africa Community games set for Rwanda on February 1-10 before the All Africa Games in Ghana from March 8 and then the Magical Kenya Open Golf, the WRC Safari Rally, the Olympic Games in Paris, France on July 26-August 11 and then the CAF CHAN competition. The regional championships at the Rwandan capital Kigali will within a month be followed by the All Africa Games and then a beehive of activities will follow.

India SME Forum (ISF), India’s non-governmental, not-for-profit organization for small and medium businesses, announced the roll out of India’s first mass export development program, IndiaXports at the Regional MSME Exports Summit. The program will help MSME exporters by providing training to make the most of their product’s export potential. Speaking at the Summit, Vinod Kumar, President, India SME Forum, said, “MSMEs currently contribute one third of India’s GDP and about 50 percent of the exports. The partnership between the Ministry of MSME, the India SME Forum, and UPS is about the next level of growth and opening new doors of export opportunities for MSMEs. We’re committed to supporting the growth of women-owned businesses through the Women Exporters Program in partnership with the India SME Forum and the Ministry of MSME.

For 56 years now, Israel has continued its defiance to all UN resolutions and all calls from all corners of the world, African countries in particular. The voting records of the sub-Saharan African states, including Kenya, over many decades is a clear reflection of the vision and legal position vis-a-vis the Israeli Occupation to Palestinian land and population. Depicting Israel as a champion of African independence and self-determination is nothing but a fallacy that requires very basic research to expose. The list of violations of African States sovereignty and interference in domestic political affairs is well known to all specialists. Several countries have already either severed ties with Israel or recalled their envoys in protest to Israel’s massacres against the civilian population of Palestine.

Spider-Man co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya. (Courtesy)Spider-Man co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya have put an end to swirling breakup rumors. Notably, Tom continues to follow Zendaya on Instagram, dispelling any speculation about a split. Despite keeping their relationship under wraps initially, Tom and Zendaya gradually opened up over the years. In a birthday post on Instagram in September 2021, Tom affectionately addressed Zendaya as "My MJ" and wished her the happiest of birthdays.

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Rift Valley leaders have assured Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of their support. Led by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, the leaders told Gachagua to ignore the noises and continue delivering on his mandate. “We are telling you as leaders from the Rift valley, we are behind you and the President a 100 per cent. Senator Nyutu highlighted the importance of Murang’a’s recognition in national politics, advocating for Ndindi Nyoro as a preferable choice over Gachagua. "We will request Ruto to choose a young person from Murang’a who is Ndindi Nyoro," Nyutu stated.

By THE CITIZEN More by this AuthorIn a tit-for-tat move, the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has suspended all Kenya Airways (KQ) passenger flights between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam with effect from January 22, 2024. Kenya Airways operates 33 scheduled flights per week between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. The sudden suspension of KQ flights is expected to significantly impact passengers travelling between the two countries. In August 2020, Tanzania banned KQ flights for a brief period after Kenya excluded Tanzanians from a list of countries whose citizens could enter without quarantine restrictions. Both Tanzania and Kenya stand to lose from this disruption, particularly the tourism and business sectors.

Association of producers and suppliers of metallurgical coal on Monday expressed concerns over the "influx of met coke at prices below the domestic cost of production" and sought the government's intervention to resolve the issue. The prevailing import rate for metallurgical coke in India is USD 395 per tonne, while the production cost for domestic met coke manufacturers is around USD 460 per tonne. This significant pricing gap has led to an influx of over 3.6 million tonnes of inexpensive met coke imports during 2022-23, posing a substantial challenge to India's merchant met coke sector, The Indian Metallurgical Coke Manufacturers' Association (IMCOM) said. "To maintain a sustainable ecosystem in the met coke industry, we suggest that the Indian government impose quantitative restrictions on overseas met coke imports. Consequently, this scenario has triggered a severe unemployment crisis within the Indian met coke industry, preventing operations from reaching full capacity, and intensifying economic woes, it said.