#Victor Bwire

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Victor Bwire guilty of planning Terror Attack on KICC building

Victor Bwire, the cousin of convicted terrorist Elgiva Bwire, was found guilty of plotting to attack the KICC building in 2019. Faced with a possible 50-year prison sentence, Senior Principal Magistrate Bernard Ochoi convicted Bwire based on four major pieces of evidence. Bwire had been communicating with his perpetrators, Mohamed Abdalla Yare and Abdul Hakim, through Facebook, discussing KICC…

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https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/08/30/1119945462/whatever-happened-to-the-kenyan-farmer-who-turned-a-dump-into-a-garden-of-giveaw

Published August 30, 2022.

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“Before he revamped his farm Edalia supplied vegetables to about 20 people a month. Now he can supply about 250 families. With all this new produce to distribute, the American charity provided financial support to help him introduce a voucher system. Community mobilizers from the Human Needs Project identified vegetable vendors at strategic spots in Kibera, who collect vegetables from Edalia's farm and hand them out to eligible families who've obtained a voucher from the charity.

The World Food Programme and the Nairobi City County are official partners with the farm, too — plaques with their names are nailed to the corrugated metal walls” (Bwire).

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How 6 Problem-Solvers Tackled Pandemic Challenges In Their Neighborhoods

Left: Urban farmer Victor Edalia (in white shirt) with three beneficiaries of his free veggies (left to right): Sheila Musimbi, a single mom; Celine Oinga, who comes from a family of 9 siblings; and Jackline Oyamo, jobless due to the pandemic. Right: Edalia uses modern urban farming methods, including this spiral planter that holds up to 100 seedlings. Photo: THOMAS BWIRE

In April, Jackline Oyamo, 31, was laid off from her job as an electronic sales assistant at a shop in Kibera, one of the world’s largest slums on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. The curfews to control the pandemic meant fewer customers – and staff cutbacks. “After losing my job, it was extremely difficult to keep feeding myself after I exhausted my small savings,” she says.

But Oyamo is able to get fresh produce for free from Victor Edalia, a 30-year-old urban farmer in her neighborhood. Last November, Edalia, who works as a driver by day, converted a trash dump site in the slum into an urban garden. He signed an agreement with a local chief to use the land. Now, the plot, about a quarter of an acre, grows vegetables such as kale, onions and spinach.

Edalia originally started the farm to boost his income. The idea was to sell vegetables to hotels. But once the pandemic hit, he changed the plan. He wanted to find a way to “give back,” he says.

READ THE ENTIRE STORY: https://www.wxxinews.org/post/how-6-problem-solvers-tackled-pandemic-challenges-their-neighborhoods

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Tottenham news: Should England captain Kane be part of a campaign to encourage betting in Kenya?

In Mbagathi Way, Nairobi, Kenyans wandered past a huge billboard promising a 200 percent bonus for an introduction bet for a prestigious gambling company.

And smiling from the poster is the English captain Harry Kane

Kenyan captain Victor Wanyama and fellow Spurs teammates From Him Alli and Toby Alderweireld. And next to the company's logo, 1XBET, is the historic logo of Tottenham Hotspur.

This is the huge billboard that Tottenham star players used to do 1XBET to promote in Nairobi

Under the words & # 39; African gambling partner & # 39; underlines the official nature of this approval, in a country where the rise of gambling among young people has led a minister to link gambling to suicides among young people.

As such, it may seem illogical to see the English captain in a gambling ad, not least for 1XBET, a company whose license has been suspended in Kenya.

After all, this week the Football Association accused Everton & Yerry Mina of a breach of regulations for appearing in a gambling ad in Colombia.

The FA has strict rules for players and managers who appear in gambling advertisements: it is forbidden if it is a personal deal.

Yerry Mina (center) was charged with misconduct for appearing in a Colombian gambling ad

However, there is a loophole. If the club has a deal with a gambling company, they can use the images of players in advertisements. So what is wrong for the players as individuals is not wrong for the clubs. Mine could have used Everton in a gambling ad and that would be fine. It was the fact that he hit his own deal that is wrong.

It seems like an anomaly. Labor deputy leader Tom Watson sees it as such. & # 39; Rules on gambling sponsorship deals must be consistent for clubs and individual players & # 39 ;, he said.

& # 39; Given the levels of gambling addiction in the UK and Kenya, it is time to make the gambling advertising and sponsorship rules much stricter. Fans are bombarded with gambling advertisements and that is not true. & # 39;

The players themselves have little control over these ads. They sign a certain amount of commercial activity when they agree their club contracts.

The deals usually mean that their image can be used alongside club sponsors, but usually it should be with a group of players rather than individually, as is the case in the 1XBET ad. Kane's spokesman declined to comment extensively, except to point out that this is a club issue. Tottenham is not the only one. Every Premier League club has a sort of gambling partner and 10 have gambling companies as shirt sponsors.

Labor Deputy Tom Watson says it it is not correct that fans are bombarded with gambling advertisements

The FA is starting to act hard. Their rules have been rewritten to make it clear that even when promoting a club relationship, no one can appear in a video or audio clip that promotes gambling.

However, static images of players in advertisements are still fine. Watson would go further, with Labor proposing to ban all shirt sponsoring from gambling companies and all TV ads.

But the link with African gambling companies has become controversial. Liverpool and Chelsea have recently announced global partnerships with 1XBET. Everton and Championship side Hull are sponsored by SportPesa, one of the biggest players in Kenyan gambling.

Kenya is the largest, most developed market for African gambling because of the digitization and the mobile currency known as M-Pesa. And concerns about addiction among young people means that the government is in dispute with almost all gambling companies, especially about tax issues, which is why 1XBET has suspended its license.

Kenyan politician Fred Matiang & i, the Interior Minister, told Daily Nation newspaper: & We cannot be a gambling country. Many young people get frustrated when they fail to gamble and commit suicide. The number of cases is worryingly high.

& # 39; Rogue behavior in the gambling and lottery industry endangers the lives of our young people. just started and we will implement it, no matter what it takes, because young Kenyan lives are worth saving. & # 39;

Nelson Bwire controls the industry after becoming addicted, and sets up the Gaming Awareness Society of Kenya on.

He told Sportsmail : "There is gambling in Kenya and it has grown in a short time. It comes from something unknown to something that is now in everyone's mind."

& # 39; In Kenya, the most widespread hired to promote gambling. That's what made it so big. If you see celebrities involved in gambling, you will notice that they are successful people and endorse this product.

& # 39; And it gives the impression that I have to do it. I want to be like Harry Kane. Harry Kane is a 1XBET hero. Harry Kane is well known and the Premier League is the most watched football competition. Tottenham is one of the top teams and also attracts many fans and a lot of attention. & # 39;

Callum Wilson of Bournmouth is pictured here with the shirt sponsored by Mansion Bet

Only adults can use digital money in Kenya, so in theory children cannot bet. And although 1XBET has not responded to an opportunity to respond, they have not violated any rules and there is a good chance that their license will be renewed. Their advertisement has a reminder that it is illegal for young people up to 18 to bet. SportPesa has made it clear that it is socially responsible and complies with the law.

Tottenham said they will ask for reassurance on 1XBET. A spokesperson said: & # 39; We have contacted our partners to express our concerns and to ensure that they continue to work locally within the parameters of their spelling license and that marketing and advertising contain appropriate messages reminding people of age restrictions and encourage people I guess responsibly.

& # 39; Our partners have responded to let us know that they are conducting an investigation to establish the facts and will attend a meeting with the club's management. & # 39;

However, that will not stop questioning the wisdom of so many Premier League clubs that place their name on an industry that attracts so much negative attention in Africa.

And although the captain of England appears on billboards throughout Kenya, this does not stop politicians from pointing out the inconsistency of the FA rulebook.

Tottenham will meet them in the near future to get guarantees

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Citizen TV Sends Jacque Maribe on Compulsory Leave

Citizen TV is said to have taken action against Jacque Maribe following the ruling made to have her detained for an extra 10 days in connection to the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani.

A source who opted to remain anonymous revealed that Maribe was sent on a 3-month compulsory leave as she waits to appear in court on October 11.

Victor Bwire, who is the Media Council Programmes Manager,…

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Nigeria in eyes of the world as Buhari declares IPI congress open

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Nigeria in eyes of the world as Buhari declares IPI congress open

Nigeria will be at the centre of global focus from today as President Muhammad Buhari declares open the 2018 congress of the International Press Institute (IPI) in Abuja.

President Buhari IPI is a global network of editors, journalists and media executives “who share a common dedication to quality, independent journalism.”

The group also promotes conditions that allow journalism to fulfill its public function, most especially journalists’ ability to operate freely without interference and fear.

According to a press statement by spokesman of the 2018 IPI congress, Mr. Eric Osagie, who is Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Publishing Limited, President Buhari will perform the opening ceremony of the two-day 2018 IPI congress at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja at 4pm.

He said guests are expected to be seated at 3.30pm, ahead of President Buhari’s arrival. Osagie said after President Buhari declares the congress open, there will be an event entitled, “Conversation with the Government of Nigeria,” wherein four ministers will address participants and take questions.

The ministers are: General Abdurahman Dambazau (Interior); Chibuike Amaechi (Transportation); Okey Enelamah (Trade and Commerce) and Kemi Adeosun (Finance). The event at the presidential Villa will be rounded off with a cocktail party hosted by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello. The 2018 IPI congress, with theme, “Why Good Journalism Matters,” will shift to the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja tomorrow, where papers on various issues would be presented.

According to the organisers, the papers to be presented would, in general, “affirm the indispensable role of quality media in building strong societies, showcasing investigative stories and projects that bring positive change to individuals and communities in Africa and around the world.

” In the Friday session of the congress, five editors and publishers from world’s leading publications will speak on the topic: “Why Good Journalism Matters (And How to Make People Like it.”

They include: John Daniszewski, vice president (standards)/editor-at-large, The Associated Press; Glenda Gloria, managing editor/co-founder, Rappler; David Jordan, director (editorial policy), BBC; Khadija Patel, editor-in-chief, Mail & Guardian and Mostefa Souaj, acting director-general, Al-Jezeera.

There will also be paper on “Covering Elections, Advancing Democracy,” by chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu and Mr. Lanre Arogundade, director, International Press Centre; “Africa’s Looking to the Future.

So is its Journalism” by Juliet Ehimuan, country director of Google; “Reporting Africa – Shaping a New Africa Narrative by Roukaya Kasenally, CEO, Africa Media Initiative and “Covering Development: A Guide to African Journalists” by Lisa Anne Essex, trainer, European Journalism Centre.

There will also be a paper on “Understanding Terrorism and Conflict in Africa” by Victor Bwire, programmes manager, Media Council of Kenya and Hamza Idris, politics editor, Daily Trust Newspapers. Another paper entitled: “Fighting the Good Fight: African Media Face the Might of State Censorship,” will be presented by Deodatus Balile, Acting Chairman of Tanzania Editor’s Forum (TEF); Joan Chirwa, Editor-in-Chief and CEO, The Mast and Barbara Kaija, Editor-in-Chief, New Vision Printing & Publishing Company.

Also, there will be a paper, “Why Journalists Struggle to Make a Living and What we can do about it” by Ralph Akinfeleye, professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Lagos; Funke Egbemode, president, Nigerian Guild of Editors; Mohammed Idris, publisher, Blueprint Newspapers and Abdulwaheed Odusile, president, Federation of African Journalists (FAJ).

The day’s session will be rounded of by a “Conversation with Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. Kenneth Woosuk Choi, Editor of The Chosun Daily Newspaper, Korea will also speak at the event.

The Saturday session of the congress will feature papers on “Collaborative Investigative Reporting on Corruption, Financial Crime and Abuse of Power; Covering Natural Resources and the Extractive Sector; Contending with Fake News and Propaganda; Innovative Ways to Fund Investigative Journalism; What Change Can I Bring? Evidence is Power: Presentation of Independent and Secure Platforms for Journalists in Nigeria.”

The Saturday day’s session will also feature two workshops and IPI General Assembly.  Osagie said the congress is a rare opportunity for Nigeria to showcase its best.

“It is also an opportunity to re-brand the country, by proving to the world that Nigeria is not as bad as it is painted. It is one of the biggest tools to draw attention to not just the potentials and greatness of Africa’s most populous nation, but to also demonstrate that Nigeria remains the leader in Africa,” he said.

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How 6 Problem-Solvers Tackled Pandemic Challenges In Their Neighborhoods

Left: Urban farmer Victor Edalia (in white shirt) with three beneficiaries of his free veggies (left to right): Sheila Musimbi, a single mom; Celine Oinga, who comes from a family of 9 siblings; and Jackline Oyamo, jobless due to the pandemic. Right: Edalia uses modern urban farming methods, including this spiral planter that holds up to 100 seedlings. Photo: THOMAS BWIRE

In April, Jackline Oyamo, 31, was laid off from her job as an electronic sales assistant at a shop in Kibera, one of the world’s largest slums on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. The curfews to control the pandemic meant fewer customers – and staff cutbacks. “After losing my job, it was extremely difficult to keep feeding myself after I exhausted my small savings,” she says.

But Oyamo is able to get fresh produce for free from Victor Edalia, a 30-year-old urban farmer in her neighborhood. Last November, Edalia, who works as a driver by day, converted a trash dump site in the slum into an urban garden. He signed an agreement with a local chief to use the land. Now, the plot, about a quarter of an acre, grows vegetables such as kale, onions and spinach.

Edalia originally started the farm to boost his income. The idea was to sell vegetables to hotels. But once the pandemic hit, he changed the plan. He wanted to find a way to “give back,” he says.

READ THE ENTIRE STORY: https://www.wxxinews.org/post/how-6-problem-solvers-tackled-pandemic-challenges-their-neighborhoods

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