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Ben-Gvir alleges she ordered police to “find something against” him in weapons probe; AG office calls claims “completely false.” By ELIAV BREUER NOVEMBER 18, 2024 16:59 Updated: NOVEMBER 18, 2024 17:35 LEFT: Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara RIGHT: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (photo credit: Canva, YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90) National Security Minister MK Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara over what they claimed was her attempts to trip up the government in order to topple it. Ben-Gvir argued in a press conference before his Otzma Yehudit party’s weekly meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem that Baharav-Miara had sent one of her deputies to the Israel Police’s Lahav 433 unit to request that they open a criminal investigation into

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THOMAS SIPALO DITCHES UKA THOMAS Sipalo has dumped the sinking United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) accusing its leadership of ditched the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA. Sipalo, who was the UKA national youth chairman has also resigned from his position, claiming the group’s vision and objectives becoming increasingly ambiguous, resulting in indecision and ineffective leadership. In a letter addressed to UKA Chairperson Sakwiba Sikota today, Sipalo says that the current trajectory of the UKA no longer aligns with his values and principles. He stated the prioritization of personal gain and internal power struggles has overshadowed the Alliance’s core commitment to serving the people. On partiality, Sipalo revealed that there is an evident inconsistency in holding leaders accountable, with some escaping scrutiny while others face undue consequences. “Greed and Individualism: The focus on

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 18 – The government will release an additional Sh2.5 billion next week to pay for debts owed to hospitals and service providers by the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund, President William Ruto has announced.  This is on top of the KSh5 billion the government recently paid out to make the roll-out of the Universal Health Coverage smooth. “We are going to make sure that all our public facilities are funded so that they can rollout Universal Health Coverage,” he said on Sunday during a church service at Soweto Catholic Church in Embakasi East, Nairobi. The President said the new system will ensure the availability of drugs in health facilities by involving locals in the management of the facilities. The President said Kenyans, especially those at the bottom

With US president-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House, the United States faces a critical question about its position in global innovation. As Trump revives his “ America first ” strategy and pushes for manufacturing independence, a paradox looms: can the US lead in innovation if it lacks the infrastructure to build at scale? For years, US tech giants have relied on China to bring their visions to life. Now, Trump’s renewed reliance on tariffs , with plans for import rates as high as 60 per cent on all Chinese imports, represents an attempt to reshape US manufacturing by discouraging foreign competition on American soil. However, this approach could disrupt the agility and global integration that modern innovation demands. Historically, tariffs protected fledgling industries; today, they often inflate prices

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 17 – President William Ruto has revealed plans to make changes in his government to enhance the broad based government agenda amidst talks of an imminent cabinet reshuffle and shake up the principal secretaries slots. The President insisted he is committed to uniting the country through a broad based government with insiders saying cabinet changes will be effected soon and new faces are set to join the ruling coalition. “Our quest is to unite all Kenyans we don’t want to discriminate. We have said no to tribalism and will also abandon coalitions talks. That’s why you are seeing we have a broad based government and we are steering it while broadening it,” he said during a church service in Soweto, Nairobi. Since the elevation of Kithure Kindiki

What began as a landmark opposition victory in a single-seat ward in 1981 has evolved over the past four decades into a movement that now controls three of Singapore ’s constituencies and has eight members of parliament. The Workers’ Party secured a record 10 seats in the city state’s last election, leading to party chief Pritam Singh being officially named leader of the opposition – a role that had previously lacked formal recognition. This gradual expansion of the opposition party into the most formidable political rival of Singapore’s long-ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) has come amid growing calls for increased political plurality. The PAP’s enduring influence was built upon the economic progress and social stability it has provided to Singaporeans, with the country consistently performing well on metrics measuring growth

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 16 – President William Ruto now says his administration flagship projects are a mere continuation of Former President Uhuru Kenyatta legacy when he left office in August 2022. President Ruto who shared a podium with the Former President in Embu during the installation of the diocese bishop Peter Kimani, highlighted the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) which was started in 2017 during the previous regime. He assured that the government is well prepared for the Grade 9 transition in January next year following the employment of 46,000 for the Junior Secondary School and the promotion of 20,000 teachers. “The work that you left me, I am really working hard to deliver it. I am pushing and on the CBC curriculum which was started in 2017,next year we are

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua assured Nakuru residents of his commitment, pledging to soon reveal his next political steps Speaking at the launch of Modern Furniture’s Nakuru branch, Gachagua referred to the town as “our house,” reflecting its special place in his heart He pledged KSh 200,000 to support a local single mother’s fundraiser, showcasing his dedication to grassroots initiatives Gachagua hinted at ongoing talks with Catholic bishops, youth groups, and business leaders as he maps out his next move Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya. Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua reassured his supporters in Nakuru. Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua vowed to give his supporters the way forward. Photo: Rigathi Gachagua.Source: Facebook During a heartfelt phone

Politics If I Get One More Email From Democrats Asking Me for Money, I’m Going to Lose My Mind I’m sorry, I am OUT OF FUNDS. Photo illustration by Slate It is a confusing time to be a Democrat. A new, multiethnic coalition has carried Donald Trump to a second term in the White House. Trump has wasted no time outfitting his Cabinet with both familiar neocon reactionaries (Secretary of State Marco Rubio) and darker, weirder menaces licking their chops at the damage they’ll soon be able to inflict (deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller). Liberals, meanwhile, have subsisted on a diet of anxious pundits and columnists to prepare for whatever is to come in January. It’s bleak out there. But I think I speak for everyone when I say

Sri Lankan president’s National People’s Power wins 62 percent of the vote, early results show. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s leftist coalition is on track for a landslide victory in snap elections, delivering the Marxist-leaning leader a powerful mandate to ease punishing austerity measures in the crisis-stricken nation. With well over half of the ballots counted on Friday morning, Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) was far ahead of the opposition alliance Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) with 63 percent of the vote, according to early results from the country’s Election Commission. The NPP had taken 97 seats in the 225-member parliament, compared with 26 seats for the SBJ, and was leading in all but one of 22 electoral districts, according to the results. Voter turnout in Thursday’s vote was about

Following Trump’s election, Israel needs to adjust to the new political reality of the US and work to restore bipartisan support for the Jewish state By MARK LAVIE / THE MEDIA LINE NOVEMBER 15, 2024 05:23 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL nominee and former US president Donald Trump speaks at an event commemorating the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel on Monday in Doral, Florida. (photo credit: MARCO BELLO/REUTERS) Some Israelis are raising their shot glasses and cheering the victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election. Others are stomping away in anger and frustration. Many Israelis say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a mini-Trump, even wearing a long red tie like Trump’s when he’s in Washington. Many of those Israelis believe that’s a good thing, giving Netanyahu