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ICEA LION Golf series winner of winners Veronica Muthiani displays her trophy during the event’s grand finale at Nyali Golf and Country Club Course in Mombasa County on Saturday. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]

Machakos Club’s Veronica Muthiani was crowned the top golfer after emerging the ‘Winner of winners’ 2023 in the grand finale of the ICEALION King of the course golf tournament played at the par 71 Nyali Golf and Country Club Course in Mombasa County on Saturday.

Playing off handicap 19 Muthiani braved the unfriendly Coastal heat by carding a total of 32 points in both nines to be crowned the ultimate winner.

“Iam astonished with this victory. It was a good day with the course playing well and my four ball partners who really made the day enjoyable. Thank you all and I hope to defend the title next year,”said Muthiani. 

The day’s event featured the Series winners from Machakos,Thika Greens,Ruiru,Eldoret,Nandi, Nanyuki was graced  by 237 golfers including those playing for the Nyali series supported by ICEALion group.

Muthiani will get a fully paid king of the Course golf tour for two in March 2024 which includes representation in the Regional Triangular Lekoa Classic tournament in Johannesburg 2 Vall River Golf Estate to be confirmed.

Home Club’s youthful 19 years old golfer Nathan Ngweno playing off handicap 7 brought an excellent score of 40 points to emerge the Nyali Series winner.

William Kaguta playing off handicap -1 was the gross winner on a four under par score of 67 gross to scoop the Gross winner prize and again Ngweno added another prize of being the gross runners up on a count back score of two over par 74 gross.

The men winner was handicap 16 George Thama who had a two way count back score of 39 points after tying on the same score with runners placed handicap 24 Kennedy Kisoi and third placed  handicap 19 Mburu Mwangi. 

The Lady winner was handicap 19  Grace Kwamboka on a count back score of 37 points tying on the same score with handicap 25 Caroline Nyarandi who was the runners up.

Paul Macharia playing off handicap 28 had a score of 39 points to claim the best senior prize while handicap 16 Tony Gachau on 36 points was the junior winner.

Handicap 39 Sarah Tuwei on 38 points won the ICEA Staff prize while handicap 18 Moonaver Dhanani  with 38 points and handicap 20 Dr.Mukhisa Kitui on 37 points were the guest and runners up winners respectively.

The High handicapper’s winner’s prize was scooped by handicap 36 Daniel Kigen with 44 points and handicap 41 Fina Almao returned 38 points to take the runners slot.

Nyali Golf and Country Club Chairman Kamami Njoroge and his Club Captain Dinesh Sasan said they were delighted to have hosted the Culmination of the event’s grand finale and thanked the sponsors and Golfers for making the day successful.

The ICEALION Series Golf Captain Joe Mboya who was the Machakos Country Club’s Captain when the series started in January, thanked Nyali for handling  the event successfully and praised  the Club’s green keeper George Choge maintaining the course in an excellent condition.

ICEALION group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Philip Lopokoiyit said they are extremely delighted to be back to Nyali to conclude the 7th leg of the ICEA LION King of the Course golf series which started in Machakos on January 7th.

“We have since held tournaments at Thika Greens, Ruiru, Nanyuki and later in the year Eldoret & Nandi Bears, continuously breaking records in attendance and the success of ICEA LION King of the Course series relies to a great extent on the support of our partner clubs and their membership as I especially take this opportunity to thank the participating Golf Captains some of whom sit at the ICEA LION King of the Course golf organizing committee, the other Clubs for hosting the series and the effort we have all put into making this great success.

"Our continuing commitment to the participating clubs is in recognition of the unwavering support of clubs whom we insure, the Clients within their memberships and the regions who have entrusted their insurance solutions to ICEA LION over a long period of time,” said Philip Lopokoiyit.

The CEO explained that Mombasa holds a very special and strategic place for ICEA LION which traces its history back to this Coastal town when Smith Mackenzie & Company were appointed as the local Lloyd’s Agents in 1895.

“We have maintained a presence in Mombasa since then and have recently moved into a new branch which houses both our General Insurance and Life Assurance Businesses at ACACIA Building, along Nyerere Avenue, Mezzanine floor. We also have an office at Nyali Mall and we urge each one of you to pay us a visit when looking for Insurance, Trusts and Investment solutions. Ours is to help you protect and create your wealth,” said Philip Lopokoiyit.

He said that although they have not formed a formidable team in golf at ICEA LION, he was encouraged to see more members of Staff and Directors participating in the ICEA LION King of the Course golf tournaments which provides a perfect platform for all of them to perfect their golfing skills as they engage with our customers. , The Standard

More than 150 people have been left homeless after heavy rains demolished 30 houses in Kalambo district in the Rukwa region in Tanzania's southern highlands, an official said Friday.

Lazaro Komba, Kalambo District commissioner, said the rains coupled with strong winds pounded Chitete village on Thursday beginning at 4 pm local time, causing disastrous consequences.

 "People could not save property kept in the demolished houses. They lost all they had," Komba said, adding that measures were being taken to provide the victims with basic necessities, including food. 

Read: Disastrous floods worsen crisis in the drought-hit Horn

He said some of the victims have taken refuge from their relatives while others have been accommodated in public schools. 

Erasto Sima, the Bukoba district commissioner, identified the Rwamishenye Kashai ward as the most affected area. The district authorities are still assessing the number of households affected by the heavy rains and the destruction caused to property, including houses and farm crops. By Xinhua

President William Ruto (right) in Taita Taveta after opening the Voi Gemstone Value Addition and Marketing Centre. [File, Standard]

Stung by mounting public criticism of his many tours abroad, President William Ruto has now said his administration has cut foreign travel budget by Sh11 billion.

Ruto said public servants will not be allowed to attend workshops abroad.

“We have cut travel budget by Sh11 billion in all ministries or departments and not the Sh50 million reported by the press. There will be no foreign conferences, workshops, and bench-marking for public servants,” said Ruto.

The Head of State said he will only allow foreign trips that will help unlock investments and opportunities for Kenyans.  

President Ruto spoke Friday at the Moi Stadium in Taita Taveta after opening the Voi Gemstone Value Addition and Marketing Centre.

The gemstone project constructed at the cost of Sh100 million will help local miners add value to their gemstones and end massive exploitation from middlemen, he said.

“Public servants who want to go shopping outside the country should use their own resources and not public funds. I will allow foreign trips that will add value to Kenyans,” Dr Ruto maintained. 

At the same time, the President ordered miners who have not renewed their licences to do so immediately before the government catches up with them.

He disclosed that there are about 1,400 illegal miners who will face the law if they fail to work within the law. By Renson Mnyamwezi, The Standard

UN resolution demands immediate cease-fire, implementation of humanitarian truce in Gaza

ANKARA

Egypt warned on Saturday of the humanitarian and security repercussions of the Israeli ground operation in the Gaza Strip, and held Tel Aviv responsible for violating the UN resolution which called for an humanitarian cease-fire.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry expressed said the ground invasion would increase the number of casualties, and renewed its call on the Israeli side to facilitate procedures for safe, complete and sustainable access for humanitarian and relief aid to the Gaza Strip.

It warned that failure to immediately address the demands for a humanitarian truce and facilitating the access of aid to the Gaza Strip will lead to an inevitable humanitarian catastrophe, and destabilize regional security and stability of the region.

Gaza has been under relentless Israeli airstrikes since the surprise offensive by Hamas on Oct. 7.

The Palestinian group had initiated Operation Al-Aqsa Flood -- a multi-pronged surprise attack that included a barrage of rocket launches and infiltrations into Israel by land, sea, and air. It said the incursion was in retaliation for the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and growing violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians.

Israel responded with an uninterrupted campaign of air raids, which intensified Friday night along with ground activities amid a complete blackout of telecommunications and internet networks.

At least 7,703 Palestinians, including 3,595 children, have been killed in the Israeli attacks, while ​​​​​​​the death toll in Israel stands at more than 1,400.

Gaza's 2.3 million residents are also grappling with shortages of food, water, and medicine due to Israel’s blockade of the enclave. Only a few aid trucks have crossed into Gaza since the opening of the Rafah crossing point last weekend.

The UN General Assembly late Friday approved a resolution calling for a humanitarian truce, but Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen called it “despicable” and rejected it. By

Ikram Kouachi, Anadolu Agency
 
 

 

Rwanda in partnership with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is set to put in place a Center of Excellence in weather, climate modelling, prediction and data sharing.

The discussions between minister of environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya and Prof. Celeste Saulo, the incoming Secretary General of WMO were held on the sidelines of the climate research conference that closed on Friday, October 27 in Kigali.

The conference focused on three themes, namely; advances in climate research, climate services and solutions, and human interactions with climate.

The centre of excellence in weather forecast expected in Rwanda could be the effective pathway to early warning for all and could benefit not only Rwanda but the entire EAC region as well as meteoroidal science advancement.

Information The New Times obtained from the Ministry of Environment explains a set of eight benefits from the anticipated centre of excellence.

Disaster preparedness

“With a dedicated center, Rwanda can significantly enhance its ability to monitor, forecast, and respond to climate-related natural hazards. This would reduce the loss of life and property during floods, droughts, storms, and other extreme events, thus increasing overall resilience,” reads part of the concept note shared with The New Times.

The CentRE of Excellence can provide the country with more accurate and timely weather forecasts and early warning systems.

Rwanda’s development pathway is threatened by recurring climate-related natural hazards, including floods, droughts, earthquakes, storms, and lightning.

Over the last decade, the frequency and intensity of hazards have increased.

These changing conditions are expected to negatively affect agricultural productivity, food availability, water resources, human health, ecosystems, and energy production and use.

Enhanced agricultural productivity

Accurate weather and climate modeling can provide farmers with vital information for crop planning, planting, and harvesting.

This can optimize agricultural productivity, increase food availability, and contribute to food security.

Sustainable water resource management

By predicting precipitation patterns, droughts, and floods, Rwanda can better plan and manage its water resources, reducing the risk of water scarcity and ensuring a stable supply for agriculture and human consumption.

This helps in reducing water scarcity and mitigating the impacts of water-related hazards.

Public health benefits

Weather and climate have a significant impact on public health. By understanding and predicting climate-related diseases (like malaria or waterborne diseases), Rwanda can develop strategies for prevention and management.

Additionally, extreme weather events can affect the spread of diseases and access to healthcare facilities. Improved forecasting can help in planning for such eventualities.

This would help in the prevention and management of diseases, as well as more effective responses to health crises caused by weather-related events.

Energy Security

Energy production, particularly hydropower, is susceptible to weather conditions. Accurate weather and climate models can aid in predicting energy generation from renewable sources and optimizing energy distribution, reducing disruptions in the power supply and enhancing energy security.

Economic growth and diversification

Investing in a Center of Excellence for weather and climate modeling not only helps in climate adaptation but can also open opportunities for economic diversification.

Rwanda can become a regional hub for climate research, providing consultancy services and training to neighbouring countries facing similar climate challenges.

This can generate revenue and enhance the country's expertise in climate science contributing to economic growth.

Resilience to climate change

With climate-related hazards intensifying, a Center of Excellence would help Rwanda adapt to climate change by providing essential data and tools for long-term planning and adaptation strategies.

Rwanda can better understand and anticipate extreme weather events, enabling proactive measures to reduce their impact on agriculture, water resources, human health, and ecosystems.

International Collaboration

Such a center can foster international collaboration and partnerships. Rwanda can work with global organizations, research institutions, and countries with expertise in climate science.

This collaboration can lead to knowledge transfer, access to data and technology, and financial support for climate-related initiatives strengthening Rwanda's position in the international climate community. - Michel Nkurunziza, The New Times

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