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Britain Condé Nast Chief Business Officer Vanessa Kingori at the London Chamber of Commerce on October 25, 2023.

Britain Condé Nast Chief Business Officer, Vanessa Kingori, has been ranked among the most powerful black people in the United Kingdom.

The CEO was named among the top 10 most powerful people by Powerful Media owing to her contribution to Condé Nast, which is responsible for the production of the renowned Vogue magazine. 

In particular, Kingori was recognized for the company's impressive performance during the current harsh economic times.

Kingori leadership saw the company register a 95 per cent year-on-year revenue increase despite print media facing stiff competition from digital outlets. 

 

"A 95 per cent year-on-year revenue increase, simultaneously maintaining British Vogue’s large print revenue, as well as leading the team to an increase of 750 per cent in profits year-on-year for British Vogue events is impressive, especially in a financially stricken industry.

"Her role at British Vogue has involved a significant shift in the brand’s purpose and business strategy. This has led to dramatic revenue growth, multiple business awards, digital transformation, and revenue diversification," read the statement in part. 

On the other hand, the Kenyan based in the UK was recognised for her engagements in other activities aimed at empowering various communities in the UK.

Powerful Media detailed that she had engaged in the mentoring of female business entrepreneurs on ways to become financially successful.

"In her work as a diversity proponent, Vanessa sits on a leadership committee of a micro fund, Peanut StartHER, which is focused on helping pre-seed female entrepreneurs in tech and business, with a particular focus on giving purpose-driven start-ups, founded by women, their first boost.

"As a committed youth advocate, she enjoys a long-standing role as a Visiting Fellow at the University of the Arts London, where she mentors students," the company added. 

Kingori was appointed as the Condé Nast CBO on September 27, 2021. She also doubles up as the Vogue European Business Advisor.

She broke a 105-year history of British Vogue after she became the first female publisher.

Interestingly, she is the sister to Patricia Kingori, who broke Oxford University's 925-year history after becoming the youngest black full professor of the institution in 2021. By Washington Mito, Kenyans.co.ke

 
 
 
Photo Courtesy BNN
 

In the labyrinth of British politics, a new narrative is taking shape. The UK government intends to terminate contracts with 50 hotels currently housing asylum seekers by the end of January, a move that threatens to offload the £8m daily cost onto already strained local councils. This decision emerges as part of the government's broader efforts to tackle illegal migration and reduce the cost associated with processing and housing asylum seekers.

A Controversial Strategy

The government's decision to vacate these hotels comes amidst a 20% decrease in small boat crossings compared to the previous year. The strategy is two-fold: to return these establishments to their intended community use and to ease pressures on local services. But the plan is not without its detractors. Critics argue it will merely shift the burden onto local councils, already grappling with financial strain and housing shortages.

The Local Government Association (LGA), the national voice of local government in the UK, has warned that councils may have to house these asylum seekers in the very hotels the government is vacating. They call for additional funding and consultation in these decisions, underscoring the need for local authorities to be adequately equipped to accommodate these individuals. (Read Also: UK Government Report Warns of AI’s Potential Role in Terrorist Attacks)

Unveiling the Government's Plan

The government's plan involves relocating asylum seekers to other parts of the UK's asylum estate, including disused military sites and the Bibby Stockholm barge. This move is part of a wider strategy to reduce the backlog of asylum claims, and it comes hand-in-hand with the implementation of the Illegal Migration Act, designed to detain and promptly remove individuals entering the UK illegally.

Yet, the use of hotels for asylum seekers has been a contentious issue in the UK, with critics arguing it has not only impacted local tourism but also inflamed local tensions. The number of asylum seekers landing on the south coast of England has skyrocketed to over 45,000 last year, marking a staggering 500% increase in just two years. The government's plan to terminate hotel contracts is an attempt to address these challenges and lighten the financial load on taxpayers. (Read Also: The Rising Specter of Destitution Haunts the UK: A Deep Dive into the Crisis)

Balancing Act: Cost and Responsibility  

The government's approach – to end contracts with hotels and provide alternative accommodations – is a delicate balancing act. As commendable as the efforts to address illegal migration and reduce the cost of processing and housing asylum seekers are, it is imperative to remember the human element in this equation. Asylum seekers are individuals who have a legal right to basic housing while awaiting a decision on their application.

They require suitable accommodations, and their welfare and rights must be safeguarded. Therefore, the government should engage in open dialogue with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure that the changes in accommodation arrangements do not result in negative consequences for asylum seekers or local communities. A comprehensive and collaborative approach could strike the right balance between managing the cost and fulfilling the UK's obligations to protect the welfare of vulnerable individuals seeking refuge.  By Nimrah Khatoon, BNN

 

NAIROBI, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said on Tuesday that Kenya's food security situation is improving as the drought caused by four consecutive failed rain seasons eases.

Carla Mucavi, the FAO representative to Kenya, told Xinhua in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that the food insecure population has reduced from 4.8 million to an estimated 1.5 million people, mostly in the arid and semi-arid counties.

"Rainfall in the arid areas has improved vegetation for livestock, and this has reduced the effects of drought," Mucavi said on the sidelines of an event during which the Mikoko Pamoja coastal community was awarded the UN in Kenya Person of the Year 2023 for forest protection efforts.

Mucavi said the onset of the October-December rains is expected to further improve the food security situation in the country as farmers will record enhanced harvests.

She revealed that the FAO has partnered with the Kenyan government and donors to boost the resilience of communities affected by drought. These interventions include providing animal feed, conducting livestock vaccinations, and offering cash transfers to pastoralists to increase food security. - Xinhua

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