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Agnes Lydia Oloo is a Female Multimedia Journalist from Nairobi Kenya. She holds Diplomas in TV/Film Production and Broadcast Journalism. She also holds Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication (Development Communication Specialty) from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Agnes Currently works at Royal Media Services (Citizen TV) in Nairobi, Kenya. She is a professional videographer, professional Swahilli and English TV/Radio Features Reporter who doubles up as an online Author. Depending on circumstances she does videography and sometimes doubles up as a reporter, or just a reporter, this means that Agnes captures videos to tell stories and at times tell stories with the videos she captures. Agnes is a multimedia Journalist who is an environment,water and sanitation and Climate Change enthusiast and human rights reporter.
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COP28: Parties agree to operationalize loss and damage fund
During the first 5 transitional committee meetings at the Dubai-Expo City, parties agreed to operationalize a loss and damage fund, a promise made at Sharm El Sheikh. COP 28 president Dr. Al Jaber highlighted the unprecedented speed of this achievement. The fund aims to support vulnerable populations affected by climate change. Germany, the UK, Japan, and the U.S. made significant financial commitments to the fund. However, some Civil Society Organizations criticized the move as a distraction from addressing the root cause of climate change, which is the continued use of fossil fuels.
Senior Govt officials among 5 charged with theft of subsidized fertilizer worth over Ksh.65M
Five individuals, including senior government officials, have been charged in Nairobi's Milimani Law Courts for conspiring to defraud the Kenyan government of millions of shillings worth of subsidized fertilizer. Kipkorir Ronald Tanui and Edwin Ombui Oseko, public service employees, are accused of fraudulently obtaining over 19,913 bags of fertilizer. In separate charges, Bimack Kipchirchir, Samuel Kipkosgei Kugo, and Harry Kiprop are accused of a similar scheme involving 6,150 bags of fertilizer. The accused face various charges, including conspiracy to defraud and abuse of office, with plea taking scheduled for November 27, 2023.
Judiciary has over Ksh.41M unclaimed cash bails, other assets
The Kenyan Judiciary has over Ksh.41 million in unclaimed cash bails and other assets, including deposits for accused persons' release, property deposits in civil matters, awards in children cases, and workman compensation. A total of Ksh.5.1 billion has been collected for ongoing and concluded cases as of October 31, 2023. Registrar Caroline Kabucho stated that Ksh.41.4 million is from cases settled within a year as of October 30. Unclaimed assets will be transferred to the Kenya Assets Recovery Authority if not claimed within the specified time, although depositors can still claim them later with the necessary documentation.
Sample Feature story Title: Links: 1.Swahili version 2.English version
Citizen Digital Website; Stories by Agnes Oloo Links above
Fate of the continent is now in your hands,' African Youth urged to be part of solutions to climate change
African youth are encouraged to engage in climate change initiatives as funding becomes available through the Youth for Adaptation Finance in Africa initiative, launched by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance and the African Coalition for Sustainable Energy and Access. The initiative aims to harness the potential of Africa's youth to drive change and influence policy, with public grants for mitigation and adaptation highlighted as economically beneficial with positive social impacts. The launch took place in Ruiru-Kiambu county, Kenya.
Climate change think tank IPCC to hold its 2023 Global Elections in Nairobi
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will conduct its global elections in Nairobi in July 2023. The elections are to appoint new office bearers as Chairman Hoesung Lee's term concludes after eight years. Four candidates are in the running, including the potential first African and female chair, Roberts Debra Cynthia from South Africa. The IPCC, established by the WMO and UNEP in 1988, provides policymakers with assessments on climate change.
Policy Makers urged to use local Experts in war on Climate Change
Former Malawian President Joyce Banda, serving as the goodwill ambassador for Cyclone Freddy Recovery, visited Kenya to engage with local experts on long-term solutions to climate change. At the UNEP offices, she was warned of another potential cyclone and stressed the importance of African unity in addressing climate issues. Dr. Mithika Mwenda of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance highlighted their role in supporting policy makers with voluntary information and advocacy. Banda emphasized the value of Kenyan expertise and the success of her trip in fostering collaborative efforts.
Poor governance blamed for foreseeable failed attainment of SDG 6
At the 21st African Water and Sanitation Association International Congress and Exhibition in Abidjan, Dr. Mugisha highlighted the importance of inclusive leadership and sober governance for clean water supply and sanitation management. Jennifer Williams, of the Faecal Sludge Management Alliance, emphasized the need for safely managed sanitation to achieve clean water and criticized the separation between water and sanitation sectors for the potential failure to meet SDG 6 by 2030. The conference occurs amid extreme weather affecting Africa, with Kenya experiencing severe droughts leading to dry wells and dams.
Fort Jesus, Vasco da Gama Pillar at Risk Over Rising Sea Levels
Fort Jesus and the Vasco da Gama pillar in Kenya, both over 400 years old, are at risk due to rising sea levels and coastal erosion exacerbated by climate change. The National Museums of Kenya's efforts, including a Ksh.60 million concrete sea wall built in 2020, have proven insufficient against the strong ocean tides. Underwater archeologist Caeser Bita highlights the historical shifts in Malindi town's location due to the sea's encroachment, emphasizing the urgent need for more effective solutions to protect these cultural heritage sites.
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei to spend the weekend in police cell
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei will be detained over the weekend in police custody following a postponed hearing of his ethnic contempt case. He was arrested after failing to appear for a previous hearing on April 19, 2022. Despite presenting a document claiming illness since April 17, the prosecution challenged its credibility due to it being written in Chinese. With the trial magistrate absent and no agreement on release terms, Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Esther Kimilu ordered Cherargei's remand at Gigiri Police Station.
Court orders lawyer Assa Nyakundi be detained at Muthaiga Police Station
Assa Nyakundi, a lawyer suspected of fatally shooting his son, will be detained at Muthaiga Police Station until April 26. Chief Magistrate Heston Nyaga granted the police additional time to complete their investigation. Nyakundi claimed the shooting was accidental, but an autopsy suggested the shot was fired from outside the car. He is expected to be presented in court on Friday.
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