The report also says the attack by Malian troops and Wagner in Moura included rapes and torture. Wagner mercenaries operate in Mali and at least six other African nations, where they have been accused of atrocities, while the U.S. has said Wagner is trafficking natural resources from African nations to fund the invasion of Ukraine. Democracy Now
Kenyan doctor Hudson Alakonya added another feather to his cap when he attained the Doctor of Philosophy in Oncology on Tuesday, May 23.
He became the first Kenyan to attain that level of academic achievement earning praise from many Kenyans.
“I am elated and grateful to pass my Ph.D. Presenting to Kenya the first Doctor of Philosophy in Oncology from the University of Oxford.
“This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without unwavering generosity and guidance from many people. I owe them immeasurable gratitude," he stated.
Before heading to UK to pursue a PhD, Alakonya had obtained a Master's in Science (MSc) in Cancer and a Bachelor's in Technology (B. Tech) in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology from the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) in Kenya.
“My sincere tributes go to my supervisor Prof. Bart Cornelissen and the Cornelissen Lab members for supporting and nurturing me with utmost kindness during my time at the University of Oxford,” he added.
In 2018, the scholar co-founded a non-profit organisation called the Integrated Cancer Research Foundation (ICRF) of Kenya which deals in oncology research.
The organisation aims to use evidence-based research to prevent cancerous tumors from being life-threatening.
He thanked his family and members of ICRF for supporting him in his academic journey.
Rhodes Trust
Alakonya also thanked the Rhodes Trust for providing him with the Rhodes scholarship which supported his postgraduate academic achievement.
“I am sincerely indebted to the Rhodes Trust for awarding me the Rhodes scholarship that has helped me to achieve my academic and professional ambitions, connected me to the world & transformed my socioeconomic life,” he noted.
The Rhodes Scholarship prides itself in being the oldest international scholarship programme first awarded in 1902. It offers 103 scholarships every year.
In 2022, the Rhodes Trust partnered with the Schmidt Future to create the Rise Challenge which offered a Ksh121 billion prize for the winners of the competition. Schmidt Future was founded by technology mogul and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, alongside his wife, Wendy Schmidt.
Applicants aged between 15 and 17 years applied for the competition targeted to support the winners with money to finance their ventures.
In September 2022, eight Kenyan students were feted among 100 winners selected from the 80,000 that applied for the competition.
The winners included Edith Chemutai, James Nyaga Ngatia, Marietta Halima Kazungu, Natasha Njoki Ndai, Wema Wambugo Marandu, Belinta Simiyu, Annette Odhiambo and Lesein Mutunkei.By Steven Thuku, Kenyans.co.ke
The High court has encountered a setback in the trial of the suspects accused of murdering the daughter and driver of Works and Transport minister General Edward Katumba Wamala.
The court session was unable to proceed with reading the charges against the suspects due to a lack of interpreters. The suspects are Yusuf Siraje Nyanzi, Hussein Sserubula, Muhammad Kagugube, Sirimani Kisambira, Abdullah Aziz Ramadhan, Dunka, Kamada Walusimbi, Habib Ramadhan Marjan, and Huzaifah Wampa.
During the court session before lady justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, the prosecution aimed to disclose additional exhibits in the case and share an inventory report of the exhibits they intend to rely on for the prosecution of the accused persons.
The prosecution led by Lillian Omar and Marion Ben Bella, presented an inventory report showing that exhibits numbered from 319 to 377, including physical and documentary evidence, had been shared with the defense lawyers, represented by Geoffrey Turyamusiima, in preparation for the trial.
However, when the judge attempted to read the charges, it was discovered that there were no interpreters for the languages understood by the accused persons, namely Lusoga and Nubian. The suspects indicated that they understood English, Lusoga, Luganda, and Nubian.
As a result, the judge decided to adjourn the case until June 5 with the hope that interpreters for Lusoga and Nubian would be available on that day. In January 2022, the accused persons were committed by the Nakawa Chief Magistrate's court to face trial on multiple charges, including terrorism, murder, attempted murder, aggravated robbery, financing terrorism activities, and belonging to a terrorist organization.
These charges stem from a shooting incident in which, Gen Katumba, his bodyguard Sgt Khalid Kuboit, and Boniface Mucunguzi survived, while the minister's daughter, Brenda Nantongo, and driver, Sgt Haruna Kayondo, tragically lost their lives. The prosecution alleges that the accused persons were involved in various crimes, including multiple murders and robberies committed at different locations.
Exhibits recovered during police searches include firearms, ammunition, motorcycles, hoods, ropes, and materials related to terrorism. The evidence suggests that the recovered firearms were previously used in other high-profile murder cases. In July 2021, the defense lawyers filed an application seeking the release of the suspects, claiming that they had been tortured.
However, their request for an urgent hearing during the Covid-19 lockdown was rejected by the High court civil division. - URN/The Observer
Prince Harry has lost his security battle against the Home Office in a major blow for the Duke of Sussex.
The royal was challenging the Home Office over his security arrangements when visiting the UK.
The Duke of Sussex fight to secure a judicial review over a decision that he should not be allowed to pay privately for his protective security has ended in defeat.
Harry will now been unable to bring a second High Court challenge against the Home Office.
The royal is pursuing multiple separate civil cases through the courts in London.
This is a breaking news story. More to follow.. By Svar Nanan-Sen, GB News
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday, May 22, cracked the whip on errant members who he claimed were disloyal to the party.
Speaking at Ngong Racecourse during the party's National Delegates Convention (NDC), Uhuru noted that such members contravened the party constitution by promoting the agenda of other political parties outside the Azimio la Umoja coalition.
Through Jubilee's Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni, the party leader kicked out the following members from their various positions; Jimmy Angweny, Former Buuri MP Boniface Kinoti Gatobu, Naomi Shaban, Nelson Dzuya, Joshua Kutuny, Mutava Musyimi and East African Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega.
Rachael Nyamaye, Advice Mundalo, Executive Director Wambui Gichuru and Joel Kibe were also not spared.
Replacements
To replace the ten members: the Jubilee Party's proposed names included;
Deputy Party Leader Strategy: Beatrice Gambo
Deputy Party Leader Operations: Maoka Maore
Deputy Party Leader Programs Joseph Manje
Deputy Party Leader Outreach - Kados Muiruri
Party Chairman- Saitoti Torome (former PS)
Deputy Secretary General - Yasir Noor
Deputy Organising Secretary - Pauline Njoroge
National Director of Elections - Jamleck Kamau
Women's League National Chairperson - Maison Leshomo
Youth league, National chairperson - Agnes Thumbi
Youth Secretariat Coordinator - Anthony Manyara
Business Council - Nderitu Mureithi
Parliamentary Secretary - Amina Siyad
"All Jubilee members who openly promoted the policies of other parties outside of Azimio coalition be deemed to have ceased from Jubilee and be removed from the register of members," Kioni stated.
While delivering his speech, Uhuru read the riot act to the errant members and affirmed that they did not represent the will of the majority within the party.
"Those who got the few positions Jubilee had to share are now telling us they will give the party direction. No, their job is to stand firm and defend Jubilee's manifesto or step aside and give us a chance to select replacements," Uhuru stated.
Further, he affirmed that he would continue to advocate for the party's interests as its party leader and dispelled rumours that he would retire from politics.
"I thought I should retire from politics but others decided to threaten me. I'm telling them today to look for another person, not Uhuru Kenyatta. If you behave like thugs, we will treat you as such."
"They used to insult me while I stayed silent, They've stolen goats and burnt farms thinking they will intimidate me, but the people who gave me this party told me to protect it and I will do so until they select another party leader," he warned. By Brian Kimani, Kenyans.co.ke
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