Sex starved female prisoners in Kenya plead for sexual intimacy law in prison

Sex starved female prisoners in Kenya are pleading with authorities to implement new laws that will allow them to have sexual intimacy with their spouses when they visit.
Sofia Swaleh who is serving a life sentence, speaking on behalf of her inmates said the time given to their visiting spouses and relatives is too short and does not give room for intimacy.
“The Government, through the leadership of Kenyan prisons, should introduce a law that allows women serving lengthy jail terms enjoy sexual intimacy with their visiting husbands,” Swaleh of the Mtangani GK Prison in Malindi, Kilfi County said.

Mtangani GK Prison senior administrator, Purity Nkatha Muthaura, spoke with K24 digital, saying the request from the female inmates or even their incarcerated male counterparts cannot be permitted.
He added that it will be impossible to allow for such conjugal rights to be enjoyed unless a new law is passed by Parliament.
The pursuit to have conjugal visits introduced into the country started years ago.
In 2014, similar requests were made but the country’s detention centers were unsuccessful as the Government was not in favour of inmates having conjugal relations because the Government was not ready for such arrangements in the detention facilities.

Man City to find out whether their Champions League ban has been upheld today

MANCHESTER CITY are set to learn if they have been successful in their appeal against their Champions League ban.

The Citizens were rapped by Uefa's club financial control body (CFCB) back in February and slapped with a a two-year suspension from European competition and £25m fine for breaching Financial Fair Play rules.

Etihad chiefs have been battling the verdict ever since, with Uefa now set to reveal their decision.

What time will Uefa announce the result?

After nearly six months of wrangling behind the scenes, City will find out TODAY if they will be appearing in next season's Champions League.

The decision has huge ramifications - and not just for players and staff at the Etihad.

If the ban is upheld, the team finishing fifth in the Premier League will head into the tournament instead of City, who have already secured their place in the top four after thrashing Brighton.

And for the club themselves, keeping hold of their star players and attracting new ones could be tough without the lure of the Champions League.

Etihad chiefs have always denied any wrongdoing and Pep Guardiola is confident that City will be appearing in the premier competition next campaign.

The City boss said on Saturday evening: "I'm confident because I saw the arguments of the club that next season we will be there but we have to wait and after I give my opinion or the club will give their statement.

"[Beating Brighton 5-0] we achieved one incredible challenge, which is qualification for the Champions League mathematically.

"That is the challenge that is the minimum requirement for this club. And these players have done it for the last six or seven years.

"We deserve to be there because we won it on the pitch. Hopefully on Monday UEFA can allow us to play like this team and these players deserve to."

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will announce the decision at 10.30am Swiss time, which is 9.30am BST.

This is the first time a club has been banned for two seasons and the CAS has the power to overturn the ban or reduce it to just one season.

Will they be able to play in this season's the Champions League?

The two-season European ban City received was due to start in 2020/21.

If it is upheld, they WILL continue to play in this season's edition of the competition which is due to restart in August.

City beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu in their last Champions League game and were involved in the draw which took place on July 10.

Should they make it past the La Liga leaders, they will have to face either Juventus or Lyon in the quarter finals.

Police arrest five in connection to rapper Pop Smoke’s death

The Los Angeles police have said that five persons have been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of rapper, Pop Smoke during a home invasion in February.

The Los Angeles Police Department in a tweet via its official Twitter account on Thursday said that three adult males and two juvenile males have been taken into custody.

The Police also said that multiple people were in the home when the shooting took place.

Recall that the popular 20-year-old New York rapper was killed at his home in Hollywood, Los Angeles.

It was also learned that the rapper was attacked after two men wearing hoodies and masks entered the house and fired multiple shots.

However, he was taken to a hospital in West Hollywood where he was pronounced dead.

Youth Decide Hails Chakwera For Appointing Kainja as Police IG

Youth Decide Campaign has praised President Lazarus Chakwera for appointing Dr. George Kainja as the Inspector General of the Malawi Police.

Youth Decide Campaign chairperson Charles Kajoloweka said this in Lilongwe during a press briefing that is underway.

According to Kajoloweka, Kainja is a competent man and the Malawi leader did well by appointing him on merit.

He then advised the newly appointed police IG to bring sanity to Malawi Police Service.

For the past year the Malawi Police lost trust form the public following their involvement in politics as they were used by politicians.

Rich Nigerian Lady Wants A Man To Marry For Free,Only To Meet Her Condition

A young Nigerian lady identified as Stephanie Francies, from Abia State, Nigeria, who happened to be a fashion designer, has made a promise that she would take good care of any man who decides to get married to her, as she is beautifully endowed and money isn’t her problem but how to spend it has always been her problem.

She said that she would be the one to cover up for all the expenses of both traditional marriage and white wedding. Having lost both parents last year from a plane crash, she inherited all her father’s property because she was the only child. So she promised to buy an exotic car for any man who agrees to marry her and also pay him 300k on monthly basis.

1. He should be ready to stay at home all day and take care of the kids.

2. He should be faithful to me.

3. He should be of genotype AA person and his blood group O+.

4. He should be handsome and well groomed, and he should not be a smoker.

5. He should not question me whenever he sees me with another man.

6. He should be ready to wash all my clothes because I can’t afford to dirty my finger nails.

7. He should know how to cook, because I don’t have time to enter the kitchen.

8. He should not be a drunkard.

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Solskjær tells Greenwood “live his life properly” to reach his true potential

Ole Gunnar Solskjær has warned Mason Greenwood he must “live his life properly” to reach his true potential after the teenager scored his eighth Premier League goal of the season to help Manchester United maintain their pursuit of a top-four finish.

Paul Pogba registered his first United goal since April 2019 to round off a 3-0 victory at struggling Aston Villa after Bruno Fernandes had opened the scoring with a controversial penalty and Greenwood added a second just before the break with a superb long-rang strike. The 18-year-old’s sensational form since the restart has yielded four goals in his last three appearances, with Solskjær admitting Greenwood had made it impossible for him not to select him.

Asked how he was managing the development of a player who first joined the club’s academy at the age of six, the United manager said: “We’ll have to wait and see. He’s got to look after himself. I’m doing my bit to help him but he’s got to do it. He’s the one that’s got to turn in performances at training, in the games and to live his life properly. It’s all down to him. He can go as far as he wants to. He’s an exceptional finisher. He’s been in the club for so long and he knows what we want for him and he knows we believe in him. You can’t leave players out when they score goals. It’s almost impossible.”

Pogba’s goal was United’s 100th in all competitions this season and capped another influential performance from the Frenchman since his return to the fold. But he insisted they still have plenty of ground to make up on champions Liverpool next season after moving back to within one point of fourth-placed Leicester.

“We didn’t win the Premier League. We didn’t win anything this year so obviously we have to keep working. There is a lot to do. A lot,” Pogba said.

“We’re pleased with ourselves but we know we have to carry on. We are a big club and we want to keep the level up always. The performance today and the last few weeks have been very good and are the standard of Manchester United.”

Solskjær was adamant that Fernandes had been fouled by Ezri Konsa for United’s penalty but his counterpart Dean Smith described the decision by the Video Assistant Referee as “a disgrace” after the defeat which meant Villa remain four points from 17th-placed Watford with four matches left to play.

“I thought it was going to get overturned straightaway,” he said. “How somebody in a studio had the view that I saw only once and they had four or five viewings and came to that decision is beyond me.”

Africa may have COVID-19 vaccine by early 2021

Africa could have a COVID-19 vaccine in the first quarter of 2021 in the ongoing human trials in South Africa are successful, a university professor heading the trials said on Thursday.

The ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 experimental vaccine is one of 19 being tested on humans globally as the world looks to beat the pandemic.

The potential vaccine is also being tested in Brazil by Oxford University scientists who are working with British drugmaker AstraZeneca on development and production.

“A vaccine could be made commercial as early as the beginning of next year,” Reuters quotes Shabir Madhi, professor of vaccinology at University of Witwatersrand who is leading the South African trial.

“But it is completely dependent on the results of clinical trials,” he cautioned, adding that out of the 19 potential vaccines being tried out, the most positive outcome would be if even two succeed.

By Thursday afternoon, the world’s COVID-19 infections had surpassed 12 million, with more than 550,000 deaths.

The vaccine trials involve 2,000 volunteers aged between 18-65, who will be monitored for 12 months after vaccination so as to assess its efficacy.

“The timing of an efficacy read-out depends on when we have approximately 42 Covid-19 cases at least one month after vaccination,” he said.

The development comes as the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that the “pandemic is getting full speed” in Africa.

The continent has reported more than 527,000 cases and over 12,200 deaths, even as health experts sound the alarm on rising daily new infections.

Madhi said governments must put in an upfront purchase order for the potential vaccine.

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Chakwera to address the nation today

President Lazarus Chakwera is today expected to address the nation on the widespread criticism surrounding his newly appointed ministerial cabinet.

 

Taking questions from the BBC Focus on Africa last evening, Chakwera maintained that his cabinet selection is all inclusive and merit based but was quick to mention that the feedback has been accepted.

 

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) which met the president yesterday indicated that it had received over one hundred grievances regarding the cabinet from different stakeholders.

 

Malawians are not satisfied with with new the cabinet that the president appointed 2 days ago saying its based on family relationships.

 

The defenders group is also expected to address the nation on the out-come of the meeting between the group and the president.

 

Footballer Arrested For Masturbating In Public

Algerian and Angers winger, Farid El Melali was arrested on Wednesday, July 8,  for the second time this year for allegedly masturbating in public in France.

Ouest-France reported that the 22-year-old was questioned by local police following a second indecent exposure complaint lodged against the Algerian attacker.

The fresh incident comes two months after he was arrested for this same offense, and was already preparing to face a court hearing later this summer.

El Melali’s lawyer, Sandra Chirac Kollarik, said that ‘Farid El Melali was heard this Wednesday morning by the Angers police services, about acts committed during the recent period of confinement, which he acknowledged, and about which he had already been interviewed before being summoned to court.

‘Once again Farid El Melali answered the questions asked and all the necessary checks could therefore be made, so that his hearing was quickly closed.

‘He renews his sincerest apologies to the women he may have upset with inappropriate attitudes.’

In response to the latest incident, Angers President Fabrice Favetto-Bon said: ‘We believe that we have already made statements on this matter. We heard the player’s apology.

‘Obviously, this type of behaviour, pending the decision of the courts, does not conform with the values of the club and our requirement of players to be examples. The process is ongoing.’

Farid El Melali is expected to make a plea – either guilty or not guilty – when facing a prosecutor on the two complaints of alleged indecent exposure.

In line with article 222-32 of law in France, the footballer risks receiving a one-year prison sentence and a €15,000 (£13,480) fine.

Dausi Mocks Tonse Cabinet

Spokesperson for the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Nicholas Dausi has described the newly released cabinet as laughable.

On Wednesday, state president Lazarus Chakwera named a 31 member cabinet which has stirred debate on social media platforms.

In the cabinet, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) vice president Sidik Mia and his Wife Abida Sidik Mia have been appointed as minister of Transport and deputy minister of Lands respectively.

In an interview with the press the former minister said the cabinet is bizarre laughable and a family affair.

According to Dausi, Chakwera’s leadership is fielding with people that does not portray inclusion as the leader preaches.

Dausi has since cast shadow of doubt on the possibility of the cabinet to succefully deliver to poor Malawians as promised.

He has also said they respect the appointment of Rashid Gaffar into the cabinet.

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South African queen dies of Covid-19

A royal family in South Africa has confirmed the death of Queen Noloyiso Sandile from Covid-19.

A sister to the current Zulu monarch, King Goodwill Zwelithini, she served as regent of the amaRharhabe royal family.

Queen Noloyiso was married to the amaRharhabe monarch, Maxhoba Sandile, for over two decades until his death in 2011.

She was then made the regent as her son, Prince Jonguxolo Sandile, was too young to become king.

The 56-year-old had been admitted at a hospital for Covid-19-related complications, the public broadcaster SABC reported.

President Cyril Ramaphosa described her as "a bastion of traditional values and an inspiring and principled leader of her people".

South Africa has seven officially recognised monarchs representing different ethnic groups and clans.

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HRDC to meet Chakwera over Cabinet Issue

The Human Right Defenders Coalition (HRDC) is scheduled to meet the newly elected President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera over the just released 31 member Cabinet.

On Thursday night, Chakwera released a full Cabinet list with Muhammad Sidik Mia and his wife Abida Mia being included in the Cabinet.

Mia is the Minister of Transport and Public Works while his wife Abida is deputy in the Ministry of Lands, which is headed by former parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee chairperson Kezzie Msukwa.

In another family affair, two members of founding president Kamuzu Banda—Ken Kandodo and Khumbize Chiponda—shave been appointed Minister for Labour and Minister of Health, respectively.

Speaking in a media briefing in Lilongwe, HRDC Chairperson Gift Trapence said the grouping has booked a meeting with Chakwera this afternoon.

Trapence said since the announcement, people have been calling them to express their reservations on the Cabinet.

He stressed that the grouping will not allow nepotism to continue in the country.

On his part, HRDC National Coordinator Luke Tembo said people are not comfortable with the appointing of family members and more people from one region.

He said what has been served to the public is not what people expected, basing on Tonse Alliance’s campaign manifesto.

Msundwe rape case to start on 16th July

The High Court in Lilongwe has granted Women Lawyers Association (WLA) 16 July as the date to start hearing the Msundwe rape case.

This comes after Malawi Police Service(MPS) failed to serve witness statements and skeleton arguments on 8th October, 2019 and on 26th May, 2020 as it was order by the court.

According WLA spokesperson Mphatso Iphan, after the start on july 16, the case will proceed for hearing on 30th and 31st July, 2020.

However, MPS spokesperson James Kadadzera has said they have been communicating on numerous occasions that the police will see it that the case comes to its logical conclusion.

Mtambo appointed as Minister of Civic Education

Citizen for Transformation (CFT) leader Timothy Mtambo has been appointed as Minister of Civic Education and National Unity.

This has been confirmed following the release of a 31 Member Cabinet appointed by the newly elected President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera.

Mtambo resigned from Human Right Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and campaigned heavily for Tonse Alliance ahead of the fresh Presidential polls.

Chakwera has also loped in Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) top official Rashid Gaffer as Minister of Mining to the surprise of many Malawians.

Gaffer made headlines a week ago after it was revealed that he sold two of his buses to former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika.

The buses were donated to Nyasa Big Bullets and Be Forward Wanderers Football Clubs.

Zodiak Managing Director Gospel Kazako Appointed Minister of Information

Managing Director for Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) Gospel Kazako has been appointed as Minister of Information in the just released cabinet.

Yesterday, state president Lazarus Chakwera announced a 31 member cabinet which comprised of 23 full ministers and 8 deputy ministers.

According to a press statement signed by Chief Secretary to the Government Zangazanga Chikhosi, said the cabinet has 16 Members of Parliament while the other members have been picked from various sectors.

Following Kazako’s appointment, social media commentators have said this might affect the independency of the media house which is known of broadcasting without fear or favor.

According to Onjezani Kenani, Kazako is an ex-officio member of the board of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) which regulates radios and televisions.

Questioning the position he has been put, Kenani asked if Kazako would close his radio station if found violating MACRA’s rules and regulations.

“Gospel Kazako, owner of Zodiak Broadcasting Station, Minister of Information. The Minister of Information is an ex-officio member of the board of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), which regulates radios and television stations. Granted he could make a show of “relinquishing” ownership, but, frankly, if ZBS were to flout regulations, would he close it?’ questioned Kenani.

Dortmund targeting replacements in preparation for Jadon Sancho exit to MANU

Borussia Dortmund are targeting potential replacements for Jadon Sancho in preparation for the winger's exit.

The 20-year-old continues to be heavily linked with a move to Man Utd despite claims the Premier League club are only willing to pay half of Dortmund's asking price.

United have reportedly put a £50million budget on landing Sancho - which falls well short of Dortmund's £100million valuation.

Insiders feel this is a ploy by United though to tempt Dortmund into lowering their price tag.

In any event, the Bundesliga outfit are still making contingency plans in case Sancho does end up departing the club this summer.

The club's sporting director Michael Zorc told Kicker: "If Jadon left, we would do something again in the offensive area.

"There are certainly one or two players we are targeting."

Dortmund are more than happy to keep hold of Sancho for another season, as they feel they could still command a high fee for the star next summer, despite the fact he'll be entering the final year of his contract.

They are not interested in having a long, drawn-out transfer saga this summer, and have set United a deadline of August 10 - around the time the window is expected to open - for them to complete a deal.

That would give them adequate time to complete a deal for a replacement prior to the Bundesliga season getting back up and running again.

United are not particularly concerned with Dortmund's deadline however, as The Athletic report Red Devils' chiefs believe a deal could still be configured beyond that date.

Whether United will be able to fund a move could also depend on if they achieve qualification for next season's Champions League.

Should they miss out on a top four spot, they may be reliant on winning the Europa League, and would potentially not know their fate until after the final - due to be played on August 21.