Day: May 1, 2023

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Maasai Mara University Student Murdered In Unclear Circumstances

Police in Narok County are investigating the murder of a first year Maasai Mara University female student whose body was found lying in a bush a few meters from the university.

The deceased identified as Adah Nyambura Ameru, aged 20 years, had been reported missing on Sunday by her 23-year-old boyfriend identified as Brian Kimutai.

According to Narok County Police Commander John Kizito, the deceased had gone missing on Saturday night while at a nightclub, as reported by the boyfriend.

The body was later discovered in the Macedonia area by members of the public who reported the incident to the police.

The police boss said the body was half naked with minor bruises on the face adding that it is suspected that the deceased was raped before being murdered.

According to a video that has gone viral on social media, the student was seen in good mood, dancing at the night club, a few hours before she went missing.

Her body was taken to the Narok County Referral Hospital morgue for preservation awaiting postmortem.

Incidents of University students being killed in unclear circumstances have been on the rise in the country.

Last month, a 36-year-old Kenyatta University student June Jerop, was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in unclear circumstances.

In the same month, the body of Ann Wangari, a 22-year-old Bomet University student was recovered from River Nyanogres a week after she had gone missing.

In January the body of Phyllis Jepleting, then a first-year student at Karatina University was found inside her boyfriend’s house in Nakuru.

Kizito called on university students to focus on their studies saying their input is much needed in developing the nation.

‘The whole nation is eagerly waiting for your services. Please concentrate in doing research and anything that will boost your academics while in school,’ advised the police commander.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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Four Suspected Bandits Arrested In Garissa And Firearms Recovered

Four suspected bandits were yesterday arrested by security officers within Nunow area, Garissa County and four AK47 firearms and 543 rounds of ammunition recovered from them.

The combined operation carried out by police and border patrol unit officers following a tip off from the public also saw nineteen rifle magazines and several mobile phones recovered from the suspects who were using a Toyota Probox.

Also recovered were a balaclava, ballistic helmet, a knife and a machete.

Addressing the press after the incident, Garissa County police commander Thomas Ngeiywa said that the suspects were dressed in police uniforms.

‘We suspect these are bandits who have been terrorizing residents of that area for quite some time. We want to commend the members of the public for sharing the information with police that has led to a successful arrest of the suspects,’ Ngeiwya said.

The county commander said that the suspects will be arraigned in court after conclusion of investigations.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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Villagers Dream To Have A Dispensary, Comes True

Residents of Karurumo village and its environs within Kanyenyaini Ward, Murang’a County have expressed joy following the completion and commissioning of a dispensary in the area.

The dream to have a health facility in the area which borders Aberdare forests started many years back when construction of a dispensary was launched but the project stalled soon after.

The former Kangema MP, the late Tirus Ngahu allocated some money from the local CDF to construct the dispensary but the facility was not completed after the legislator failed to defend his seat in 2017.

Residents have been travelling long distances to seek medical services and the dispensary is thus a big relief for them.

The abandoned project was revived by the current Murang’a county administration which allocated funds for its completion.

Area MCA, Grace Nduta on Saturday observed that the newly commissioned facility will greatly assist residents who have been travelling all the way to Kangema and Murang’a hospitals for treatment.

The dispensary, Nduta said will be developed to offer maternity services to assist expectant mothers who have likewise been traveling long distances to deliver.

The MCA said the locals have battled with myriad challenges surrounding health, water and roads which she pledged will be addressed.

‘We thank the county government for listening to the cries of the residents of Karurumo. The dispensary will bring medical services closer to them,’ she stated.

One of the residents, Nancy Wanjiru Wanyoike argued that residents of Karurumo and Kianjuru villages have been subjected to many challenges as they seek treatment.

‘The roads from our villages to Kangema level 3 hospital are not good. It has been a big challenge especially for expectant mothers. The dispensary is a big relief for the sick,’ she noted.

On the other hand, Mzee Peter Gwandaru said it has been a journey to get the facility as the resources got replenished thus stalling of the project.

While launching the dispensary, Governor Irungu Kanga’ata said Karurumo health project is one of the old projects that have remained uncompleted for many years.

He noted that the facility has equipment and people will immediately start accessing healthcare.

‘The MCAs have a kitty to implement community projects and Karurumo dispensary is one of them. The county government has posted health workers in the facility to start treating the sick from this area,’ remarked Kang’ata.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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CGTT S-G calls for respecting trade union freedom

Secretary-General of the Tunisian General Confederation of Trade Unions (CGTT), Habib Guiza, on Monday stressed the importance of respecting the freedom of trade union activity and trade union pluralism, which are considered a pillar of the renewal process of the trade union movement, in accordance with national and international labour law.

In a statement to TAP on the sidelines of a union rally organised by the CGTT in Sousse to celebrate Labour Day, Guiza called for an end to the trade union monopoly and for the right of the working class to freely join a trade union without restriction or instruction to be guaranteed.

The CGTT is proposing a national initiative for a “better Tunisia”, which would provide an opportunity for joint work with the various trade union organisations, Guiza added.

This initiative is committed to respecting general and individual freedoms and to building a sustainable and fair development process, while respecting national sovereignty, he said.

Guiza recalled that this citizens’ initiative is an independent proposition force, open to all those who embrace its objectives and challenges, among national personalities and civil society organisations without exception. He called on the political authorities to respond positively to this national initiative in order to achieve its objectives.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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Labour Day: UTICA calls for food and energy self-sufficiency to protect Tunisia against crises

A minimum level of autonomy and self-sufficiency in energy and commodities ( grains, fodder, etc.) is needed to protect the country against crises and guarantee its food and energy security, the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) said in a statement issued on Monday on the Labour Day.

The confederation underscored the need to promote the value of work and the principles of good governance and efficient management of resources in order to achieve self-sufficiency and thus serve the goals of development and economic sovereignty.

It underlined the importance of economic reforms to support the productive fabric, create employment, improve services to citizens and restore the State’s financial balance so it can fulfil its social role.

“Economic reform is not a model to be imported from abroad without reflection, nor a guide to be followed without will or a ready-made ideological prototype (…), it is rather our capacity to correct our mistakes, to stop wasting public money and to make good use of available resources,” the UTICA said.

It considered that the reform must be based on integrated scientific approaches that take into account the requirements of the moment and interact with the external environment, calling in this regard to avoid wasting more time and resources and to stop the excessive recourse to external debt for consumption needs instead of investment.

The employers’ union also warned against the excessive recourse to imports of what the country is capable of growing or manufacturing locally as well as against the carelesThe UTICA further considers that the Labour Day should be an opportunity to think about the turning points missed by the country, notably with regard to the exploitation of natural resources such as phosphates, mining resources, oil and gas, for which a good management is today capable of reversing the situation and guaranteeing the country the income it needs.

As such, the UTICA also referred to the missed opportunities in terms of investment in renewable energy and the development of agricultural and processing industries, some of which, notably dairy, cereals and meat, have been declining over the years from a state of self-sufficiency and surplus production to a situation of deficit.

It considered that it would be difficult for the country to overcome such a crisis, if it remains under the influence of narrow interests, miscalculations and trade agreements that are disadvantageous to Tunisia, arguing that it would be necessary to rely on national human resources to achieve a comprehensive, fair and sustainable development.sness and lack of firmness regarding the extent of the informal sector at the expense of the organised sector and structured companies.

It is also essential, according to UTICA, to remove all barriers to the freedom to work and produce, to support private initiative and facilitate the launch of productive projects with a hope of achieving one project creator per family, in order to alleviate the burden of unemployment, revive economic activity and create a new societal dynamic.

Consolidate social peace, strengthen industrial relations with a view to improving both business and employment, develop educational and vocational training approaches, bring scientific research closer to its economic environment and reinforce public-private partnerships in the educational and technological fields would also be, according to the UTICA, paths to follow in order to help overcome the crisis.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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Call for new social pact far from marginalisation and exclusion (Mohamed Ali Guiza-CGTT)

Secretary General of the Tunisian General Confederation of Labour (CGTT), Mohamed Ali Guiza, underlined on Monday the imperative of associating the different actors to build a state based on the respect of rights and duties. He also called for the elaboration of a new social pact far from marginalisation and exclusion.

Guiza added, on the occasion of the celebration of Labour Day at the confederation’s headquarters in Tunis, that the creation of the organisation is part of the consecration of the concept of trade union pluralism allowing the achievement of new gains and social objectives.

The Labour Day, he said, is an opportunity to recall the militancy of workers throughout the world to improve the purchasing power of citizens and achieve comfort and social justice. The confederation also called for supporting the process of rectification of the Tunisian revolution by involving the various national organisations in the different processes to get out of the current crisis, according to a statement issued by the confederation on the occasion.

The CGTT also warned against the application of the instructions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), including the lifting of subsidies, calling on the government to find solutions for the vulnerable social class stricken by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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Tataouine: 7th Maghreb scientific Symposium on Autism

The 7th Maghreb Scientific Symposium on Autism ended on Sunday at the Youth Complex in Tataouine.

Papers on “Therapies Adapted to Autism”, “Music Therapy as a Treatment for Autism” and “Zootherapy and Autism” were presented by Tunisian and foreign specialists from Tunisia and abroad, in addition to the organisation of an outing and artistic performances.

Speech therapist Olfa Manai insisted on the importance of psychological support for autistic children and their inclusion in schools.

President of the Association Omar Saanoun indicated that only 36 autistic children are hosted by the association due to a lack of financial and logistical resources.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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“Negotiations with IMF continue and reform programme will not be at expense of vulnerable groups’ (Malek Zahi)

Negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) continue, Social Affairs Minister Malek Zahi said Monday.

Speaking to reporters, on Labour Day, the minister underlined that the reform programme under the agreement with the IMF will not be carried out at the expense of vulnerable and limited-income groups, stressing that Tunisia’s sovereignty is above all consideration.

The Tunisian government has held talks with the IMF for a $1.9-billion loan agreement in return for several reforms that have been approved by the Fund since the end of 2022. Yet, the file has not been submitted to the IMF’s Board of Directors for approval to date.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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Twenty six turtles of Emyde leprosa species in distress, rescued from “Oued Chiba” dam

Twenty-six freshwater turtles from the “Oued Chiba” dam in Nabeul (North-East of Tunisia), reported to be in distress due to the drought, have just been rescued and taken to a natural water source close to the dam.

The rescue operation was carried out on Saturday by a team of researchers from the National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies (INSTM), officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries and members of the Maamoura Coast Protection Association (APLM).

“These turtles belong to the Emyde leprosa species found in the Mediterranean basin countries. This species has been classified by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature as vulnerable at the European level, insofar as it has almost disappeared in this region of the world,” APLM member Mohamed El Benney explained in a statement to TAP.

“Most of the turtles of this species are now found in Tunisia. However, they are still threatened with endangerment due to climate change, which has led to the drying up of dams in the country. In fact, ten turtles have perished and could not be saved,” he regretted.

A species vital to the balance of ecosystems

Mohamed El Benney added that the authorities as well as the INSTM experts and the members of his association will continue to ensure a scientific and technical follow-up in order to preserve this species which is “vital to the balance of nature,” as it holds a predominant place in the food chain.

Tunisia is going through its 4th year of drought. The national dam filling rate did not exceed 30% from September 1, 2022 to April 28, 2023, according to the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI).

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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PPDU: Zied Lakhdhar re-elected Secretary-General

Zied Lakhdhar was re-elected Secretary General of the Democratic Patriots Unified Party (PPDU) at the end of the party’s second congress (Zied Lakhdhar camp) held on April 29 and 30, according to the party’s political bureau.

Thouraya Krichen was elected president of the party’s central committee.

Here is the new composition of the party’s political bureau (Zied Lakhdhar camp), according to the same source.

– Amel Raddaoui

– Samia Mahfoudh

– Ghassen Oueslati

– Mustapha Gara

– Tarak Gara

– Bayrem El Aifa

– Mehrez Manai

– Aymen Aloui

– Zied Lakhdhar

It should be noted that the PPDU leadership (the Mongi Rahoui camp) decided to hold the party’s second congress on April 30 and May 1.

The PPDU last June decided to dismiss Mongi Rahoui, the leader of the party, “in application of the provisions of the party’s internal regulations and in order to preserve its unity and guarantee the independence of its political positions”.

The PPDU attributed the decision to “Mongi Rahoui’s insistence on going against the party’s position”.

In a statement signed by Zied Lakhdhar, the party’s secretary-general, the political bureau said that “any summons to the PPDU congress from another party lacks any political or legal legitimacy”.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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