The Kenyan High Commission in London owes at least £3.2 million to the city of London for unpaid congestion charges. “We and the UK government are clear that the congestion charge is a charge for a service and not a tax. In London, diplomatic vehicles have designated parking slots for which they don't pay. So Kenya and the others refuse to pay," a diplomatic source told the Nation. The City of London has argued that these are municipal levies by the city and that residents must pay for the running of the city.

Despite tough opposition from Republicans, United States President Joe Biden will disburse Ksh8 billion to Kenya on Thursday, May 23. This money will partly be used for purchasing military equipment for Kenyan police officers being deployed to Haiti. President Joe Biden at his office in Washington DC on August 4, 2023. On Monday, the Kenyan Government revealed that the officers would also receive monetary compensation for their efforts in Haiti. “Plainly stated, the administration is rushing to fund an undefined and indefinite engagement in Haiti without Congressional approval,” they complained.

Top politicians and leaders across the nation poured in their hearty messages to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as he celebrated his 42nd birthday on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024. Celebrating SifunaA video has surfaced online, showing a few Kenyan Senators showering Senator Sifuna with a surprise party at their offices. The leaders are seen sharing cake with Senator Edwin Sifuna all this while singing for him. Senator Edwin Sifuna during a past interview. Senator Edwin Sifuna taking a stroll at Makina, Kibra.

Haiti police to head security mission set to deploy by end of May, transition council saysHaiti’s national police force will take charge of a much-awaited U.N.-backed security mission set to launch by the end of this month, Haiti’s transition council said on Tuesday. Police will oversee the force, meant to wrest back control over large swathes of Haiti from gangs, and will make decisions on its “makeup, objectives, rules of engagement and health measures,” the transition council said on X. Last year, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution authorizing the mission’s deployment. However, progress has lagged as Haiti has fallen into further chaos, which saw interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry pushed out and an interim council installed in April. Some 80 police officers were killed in action, died in accidents or disappeared last year, according to a union report.

Sober Nation Sexy mocktails, zero-alcohol beer and boozeless bars are everywhere. Once, before visiting my sisters in Toronto, Jeremy and a very-pregnant me ran around trying to track down non-alcoholic beer. Even the calendar changed: an Australian youth health organization launched Sober October in 2010, followed by Dry January in the U.K. in 2013. Keen to cater to all manner of sober orientations, brands, big and small, pumped out new products. “That wasn’t my reality.”Caisse-Roy searched for more upbeat sober hangs and found groups like Sober Girl Society in London, No Booze Babes in the U.S. and, here at home, Sober Babes Vancouver.

Consumers have been warned to brace for a shortage and a sharp rise in prices of fresh produce, due to destruction caused by the ongoing rains. Farmers from the agriculture-rich area of Kinungi in Naivasha have said immature crops are rotting in the farms, hence the projected shortage. Naivasha East MCA Stanley Karanja said heavy rains currently pounding the area have destroyed farm produce worth millions of shillings. “This region serves Nairobi and the Coast in terms of fresh produce supply and with the destruction of the crops, consumers should brace for a shortage and higher prices,” he said. This was echoed by Michael Njoroma, who called for more support to the students following the damage caused on the farm produce.

At Mexico City’s Tacos El Califa de León, there are only four things on the menu, all tacos, and all of which came from a cow’s rib, loin or fore shank. El Califa de León is the only taco stand among the 16 Mexican restaurants given one star, as well as two eateries that got two stars. In a way, El Califa de León is a tribute to resistance to change. A worker hands a customer his order of tacos at the Tacos El Califa de León taco stand, in Mexico City ( Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. The most loyal customer base for El Califa de León originally came from politicians of the old ruling PRI party, whose headquarters is about five blocks away.

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The painting of Kate is to feature on the cover of Tatler magazine in honour of her "strength and courage". It is by British-Zambian artist Hannah Uzor, who took inspiration from her cancer diagnosis video message to the nation. Image: Hannah Uzor/Tatler/PA) Hannah Uzor/Tatler/PA) Image: PA) PA)But it's faced a backlash online, with many royal fans replying to a post of the magazine cover by Tatler, questioning the likeness to Kate. While one royal fan wrote: "Oh heck, I know art is subjective but it looks nothing like the Princess of Wales." The full feature in the July issue of Tatler is available via digital download and on newsstands from May 30.

Due to ongoing heavy rains, a significant disruption in the supply of fresh produce is anticipated in Kenya, particularly affecting consumers with an expected shortage and price surge. Over 30 percent of the fresh produce consumed in Nairobi and Mombasa originates from this region. Local authorities and leaders have expressed concern over the economic impact on farmers, many of whom are unable to meet financial obligations such as school fees. Calls for increased support and vigilance in managing water levels in dams have been made to mitigate further damage and potential tragedies. The situation underscores the vulnerability of agricultural productivity to climatic variations and the effects on food supply and prices.

Home and Away icon Stephanie Panozzo almost missed out on her huge acting break due to a huge health issue during her audition. However, after applying for the role and getting an interview booked in, Stephanie was hit with a huge blow that almost ruled her out. Stephanie revealed that instead of flying out to Sydney as originally planned, she was forced to do her callback interview over Zoom. The band will be arrested after a heated argument with their bandmates leads to them being pulled over for speeding. Home and Away airs weekdays at 1:45pm on Channel 5.

Vivatech will host more than 150,000 guests, 11,000 startups and 450 speakers over four days. Thousands of tech enthusiasts filed into Europe's self-declared biggest startup event VivaTech in Paris on Wednesday, with artificial intelligence stealing the show this year. Over four days, the event, now in its eighth year, will host more than 150,000 guests, 11,000 startups and 450 speakers, according to the organisers. "AI will be at the core of everything that you will see," said VivaTech founder Maurice Levy in his opening address. 'AI tsunami'As guests squashed into the Paris conference centre, a slew of startups began giving presentations and making pitches for funding.

Cyclone Ialy, which intensified from an initial tropical storm, brought strong winds, rain and high waves to the Indian Ocean. According to a police report seen by the Nation, strong winds blew off the godown wall of Salima Gasses Kenya Limited, where gas cylinders are stored. Another tragic incident was reported from Gogoraruhe village in Mbalamweni sub-location, Kayafungo location, Kilifi County. The strong winds in the Coast region have also left residents stranded and facing disruptions to essential services such as electricity and water supply. The Kenya Meteorological Department said that the initial tropical storm Ialy had intensified into a tropical cyclone and was positioned close to the country's coast in an unprecedented way.

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0 SHARES Share TweetNAIROBI, Kenya, May 22 – Coca-Cola has announced plans to increase its investment in Kenya by up to Sh23 billion ($175 million) over the next five years, assuming the corporation meets its expected growth targets in the nation. Sunil Gupta, CEO of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, welcomed President William Ruto and his delegation, including Investment Trade and Industrialization CS Rebecca Miano, to the Coca-Cola Company’s headquarters in Atlanta. “The Coca-Cola system has been a part of Kenya’s landscape for over 75 years. The President stated that the Coca-Cola system has been an active supporter of Kenya’s environmental and humanitarian endeavors. “This investment, in addition to aligning with our shared goal of green investment, will significantly impact our local community.