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UK livestock genetics to boost Kenya’s agricultural growth
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UK livestock genetics to boost Kenya’s agricultural growth

Valued at about £700,000 (around Sh119 million) per year, the arrangement will help meet the rising demand for superior breeding stock in Kenya. With the country’s sheep and goat populations expected to grow in the coming years, access to advanced genetic material will enable local farmers to improve the quality, health, and productivity of their herds.

Satellite images show widespread destruction in Gaza despite truce
Global Affairs

Satellite images show widespread destruction in Gaza despite truce

The latest photographs, captured on November 8, indicate that the number of destroyed structures may be even higher, as satellite coverage was not available for all zones. Some experts suggest that these demolitions could violate the ceasefire agreements mediated by the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, although the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) maintain that their actions comply with the framework of the truce.

Protesters disrupt COP30 climate summit in Brazil
Global Affairs

Protesters disrupt COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Journalists from the BBC reported chaotic scenes as UN security staff and Brazilian soldiers tried to control the crowd, urging delegates to evacuate immediately. Online videos showed demonstrators carrying placards as they pushed past the venue entrance.

Former French President out of jail after three weeks, remains under supervision
Global Affairs

Former French President out of jail after three weeks, remains under supervision

The 70-year-old ex-president was sentenced on October 21 for conspiring to secure illicit campaign funds. His legal team acted quickly, submitting a request for early release, which a Paris court approved on Monday. Following the court’s decision, Sarkozy’s vehicle was seen departing the prison shortly before 3 p.m. local time, and he later returned to his residence in western Paris.

SBM Bank Kenya returns to profit with Sh283m gain
Business

SBM Bank Kenya returns to profit with Sh283m gain

The bank’s financial statement indicates that net interest income almost doubled to Sh2.76 billion from Sh1.41 billion during the same period last year. Non-interest revenue also grew by 29.8 percent to Sh1.54 billion from Sh1.19 billion, helping to boost overall earnings. Meanwhile, operating expenses fell slightly to Sh3.89 billion from Sh3.94 billion, reflecting careful cost control.

Kwale man jailed for 30 years for defiling stepdaughter
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Kwale man jailed for 30 years for defiling stepdaughter

In a statement issued by the ODPP on Wednesday, Resident Magistrate Ruth Ogolla found Mangisi Chaka Mangisi guilty of repeatedly defiling the minor between April 2021 and November 2022. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Collins Orwa and Prosecution Counsel Mahdy Twalib.