World Bank will support Kenya’s plan to start making human vaccines through a $1 billion (about Sh130 billion) investment that will support emergency projects in eight African countries. The initiative, which is funded by the World Bank Group will run over seven years. World Bank Country director Keith Hansen noted recent events such as Covid-19 and flooding have shown many countries are least prepared for emergencies. The funding Kenya will receive will strengthen health systems so that health services are not disrupted in case of calamities. “The World Bank has indicated there would be support for local manufacturing within the framework of this support.

When in the clutches of a predator, lizards, salamanders, worms and even some spiders will effortlessly shed body parts in a bid to escape the threat. Anglo American too has chosen life over limb in launching an extensive self-amputation plan this week. But will it be enough to keep a takeover threat from BHP at bay? Weighed down by highly cyclical assets and some operational challenges – but with stellar copper mines in its portfolio – Anglo has increasingly been viewed as a tasty acquisition target.

Vaisakhi also marks the establishment of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Sikh guru, in 1699. The venue of Fort Cornwallis holds significance for the Sikh community as it was their initial settlement in Penang. Chow said the Sikh community first came to Malaya in the mid-19th century, mainly as part of the British colonial workforce. “Today, the Sikh community excel in various fields, including medicine, law, engineering, education and business. Wadda Gurdwara Sahib Penang is one of the earliest Sikh temples in Malaysia, having been first set up in Fort Cornwallis.

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The first Michelin guide was launched in 1900 to encourage motorists to discover restaurants around France. A hole-in-the-wall taqueria that offers just four types of tacos and two salsas is among the first restaurants in Mexico to be awarded a star by the prestigious Michelin Guide. El Califa de Leon is one of 18 restaurants given either one or two stars in the inaugural Michelin Guide Mexico unveiled Tuesday. Michelin praised Quintonil for "an enticing melding of excellent local product, impressive execution, and great creativity to produce refined compositions. Tyre-manufacturing brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin launched their first guide in 1900 to encourage motorists to discover restaurants around France.

Editor's Review "As a nation and the Ministry of Transport, we have been severely affected by the floods." Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen now says his ministry needs at least sh30 billion to repair critical infrastructure that was destroyed by floods across the country. "As a nation and the Ministry of Transport, we have been severely affected by the floods. We have lost critical infrastructure, especially roads and bridges. CS Murkomen also said the government is exploring alternative routes to address the Lamu-Witu-Garsen road problem even as the ministry prepares to begin the restoration of critical infrastructure across the country.

Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailA young woman says she had to hold back tears after catching her Uber driver pleasuring himself behind the wheel. "I could see clearly that [the Uber driver] had his penis out and he was masturbating," she told Yahoo. Ms Pimlott said her heart was racing but she feigned ignorance, fearing the driver's reaction if she called him out. Ms Pimlott recalled the driver looked at her and in the "creepiest voice I've ever heard" said "Thank you so much."

Ukraine has pulled back its troops from several villages in the border region of Kharkiv following continued pressure from Russian forces. Soldiers had come under heavy fire and moved to "more advantageous positions" in two areas of the northeastern region, a military spokesman said. The military spokesman said that the situation "remains difficult" but insisted that its forces were "not allowing the Russian occupiers to gain a foothold". Oleksiy Kharkivskiy, Vovchansk's police chief, said on social media that fighting was intense and Russian forces were establishing positions inside the town. Kyiv has sent reinforcements to the wider Kharkiv region following Friday's incursion - seen as one of Russia's most significant ground attacks since it launched its full-scale invasion of the country in February 2022.

The family of a matric pupil who died during a classmate's memorial service is still in shock. Katlego Seshoka collapsed on the grounds of David Makhubo High School in Kaalfontein, Gauteng, last Thursday. "The only thing keeping me strong is my family and their prayers," Ester Seshoka told News24. She added the plan for the day was to attend a schoolmate's memorial service. "Katlego and his friends decided not to attend the memorial service and played soccer instead," Sepahane told News24.

On that same day is the second day of qualifying for the Indy 500, meaning Larson will be going back and forth between Indianapolis and North Wilkesboro. Two more Indy 500 practice sessions and qualifying for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway later, and May 26 will be upon us. 17 Rick Hendrick-backed car as part of an Arrow McLaren entry in the Indy 500. I’ve got to try to learn quickly here the next few days.”Larson is receiving guidance from 2013 Indy 500 winner Tony Kanaan as he prepares for the event. During an Indy 500 test at the Brickyard last month, he turned the second-fastest lap behind defending winner Josef Newgarden.

The landslide occurred in Kimende Escarpment in Kiambu County, north of the capital Nairobi, the Kenya Red Cross said in a post on social media platform X late on Tuesday. A landslide has occurred in the Kimende Escarpments of Kiambu County. — Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) May 14, 2024Three people are still feared trapped in a landslide in Kimende Escapement, Kiambu County. The search for the missing is being led by the Kiambu County Emergency Response team together with Kenya Red Cross staff. Read: Kenya floods death toll rises to 210 as heavy rains persistThe Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that the heavy rains are expected to continue in the coming weeks.

Hot on the heels of their recent visit to Nigeria, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have been embroiled in a controversy which threatened to tarnish their reputation and the integrity of their beloved Archewell Foundation. “All necessary paperwork had been filed by the foundation without error or wrongdoing,” read a statement on the Sussex's website. The payment, in the form of a cheque was tracked down and found to have arrived in November 2023, but it wasn’t filed. A second cheque has now been posted and the matter is expected to be resolved within the next seven business days. During their visit to Nigeria last week, the duke and duchess said the foundation would be expanding its partnership with the GEANCO Foundation in Abuja.

After a three-day trial at Dundee Sheriff Court, Roland Thomas, 24, was found guilty of engaging in an abusive course of conduct towards the woman between August 5 and November 21 last year. Thomas behaved abusively at addresses in Dundee and Broughty Ferry and a hotel in Tenerife. Thomas told the woman it was her fault he damaged the vehicles, accused her of infidelity, deprived her of her mobile phone and interrogated it without her permission. Jones, of Elm Lane, Glenrothes, appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court to plead guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Prosecutor Alistair McDermid told the court police searched the garage and seized the carrier bag of cocaine, which was on top of a toolbox, and a press used to compress powder.

Loan accounts in default hit 7 million: TransUnion CRBMore than a quarter of all loan accounts have been negatively listed by Credit Reference Bureaus or CRBs mirroring the burden shouldered by borrowers from rising interest rates and an adverse economic environment. According to just released data from the TransUnion CRB, 7.6 million loan accounts were in default at the end of December last year out of a total of 29.7 million accounts. In contrast, only 3.89 million loan accounts were in default as of March last year. TransUnion has attributed the 96 percent jump in negatively listed accounts to a combination of steeper borrowing costs and reduced consumer incomes from recently implemented pay slip deductions. Read more: Caption for the landscape image: Why a third of Kenya’s loan accounts in March last year are blacklisted with CRBs

With reports indicating a staggering death toll attributed to gang violence, which claimed 4,451 lives last year and 1,554 lives by March this year, the situation in Haiti has reached dire proportions. Despite ominous warnings from gang leaders, Higgins remains optimistic about the reception the peacekeeping forces will receive upon their arrival. "The local communities have been anxiously awaiting the Peacekeeping Mission led by Kenya to arrive," Higgins stated, stressing the urgent need for intervention to restore stability and security. Photo Higgins Brothers SurgicenterThe challenges facing Haiti are multifaceted, with gangs controlling key areas including the economic hub of Port-au-Prince, effectively paralyzing essential services and infrastructure. Dr. Ted Higgins with his team at the Higgins Brothers Surgicenter for Hope in Fonds Parisien, Haiti.