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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Daily Mail
I'm a pilot. This is the REAL terrifying reason the skies are now so dangerously turbulent... and airlines aren't doing enough to keep you safe
Veteran British Airways pilot Alastair Rosenschein remembers his most harrowing brush with turbulence as if it happened yesterday. It was 1988, and he was flying a Boeing 747 packed with 400 passengers from London to Nairobi when the aircraft was violently jolted as it passed over the mountains of northeastern Italy.
CBS News
8 hours ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Harvard University student denied visa as others scramble to get to Massachusetts for semester
International students at Harvard University are scrambling to obtain their visas before the start of the fall semester in Massachusetts and some are having more success than others, who've run into last-minute roadblocks. Last month, WBZ introduced you to Magaga Enos, a Kenyan educator whose grandmother sacrificed everything, including her land and cows, to get him to Harvard's Graduate School of Education. His future was uncertain as President Trump and the university continue to fight it out, but now, he's finally made it to Cambridge. "My family is overjoyed. They're so happy, they're celebrating," Enos said. Now that he's here, he told WBZ-TV that he's working to help another international classmate, Repha Uhuru, do the same. "Because it's not easy," said Enos. "There are so many emotions invested in this because there are so many unknowns." Uhuru was set to start classes at Harvard next week, "To pursue learning design, innovation, and technology," she said. However, she told WBZ-TV that her dream was cut short Monday morning, when her visa was denied at the Nairobi Embassy, following an interview including financial questions and ones about her marital status. "Which I said I'm not married, I'm a widow," she explained. "So, the next thing I heard was 'Unfortunately, you are not qualified for the visa this time around.'" According to Uhuru, she received a pink slip that said she didn't show enough ties to her home country, despite her having a son and family there. "So, maybe according to them, I was not going to come back to Kenya," she said. Having been through hurdles himself, Enos is offering her support ahead of her next visa interview on August 12. "I'm really hoping for the best," she said.
CNN
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
In pictures: International Cowboys and Cowgirls Day in Kenya
Africa MusicFacebookTweetLink Follow While country music and cowboy culture are often associated with the US, what was billed as Africa's first ever International Cowboys and Cowgirls Day showed how popular the genre is becoming in Kenya. Held last Saturday at Nairobi's Ngong Racecourse, the event drew hundreds of fans dressed in boots, cowboy hats and denim. At the heart of the festivities was Sir Elvis, Kenya's beloved country music ambassador, whose performance was a major draw for both longtime fans and curious newcomers. Alongside the performances, attendees enjoyed mechanical bull rides, shopped for Western wear and took part in cowboy-themed games that brought a touch of the Wild West to Nairobi. The brainchild of Elijah Manyeki, who runs local clothing and events company Cowboys and Cowgirls, the event was a sign of country music's popularity in the country. The East African nation has a relationship with the genre stretching back to the 1920s and '30s. 'You can listen to country music in small bars around Nairobi, but not on this scale. It was amazing to see how many fans of the genre Kenya has,' said photographer Fredrik Lerneryd, who documented the event. Lerneryd described the atmosphere on the day as 'absolutely electric' and added that 'people really went all-in' on their attire. 'I hope I managed to capture the love, passion and joy the fans have for country music. It was all love,' he added. Leila Awuor, the organizer, told CNN that 'the event has strong potential to bring art and culture to a larger platform and with significant momentum,' adding she thinks it will likely become a regular fixture on Nairobi's social calendar.
CNN
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
In pictures: International Cowboys and Cowgirls Day in Kenya
While country music and cowboy culture are often associated with the US, what was billed as Africa's first ever International Cowboys and Cowgirls Day showed how popular the genre is becoming in Kenya. Held last Saturday at Nairobi's Ngong Racecourse, the event drew hundreds of fans dressed in boots, cowboy hats and denim. At the heart of the festivities was Sir Elvis, Kenya's beloved country music ambassador, whose performance was a major draw for both longtime fans and curious newcomers. Alongside the performances, attendees enjoyed mechanical bull rides, shopped for Western wear and took part in cowboy-themed games that brought a touch of the Wild West to Nairobi. The brainchild of Elijah Manyeki, who runs local clothing and events company Cowboys and Cowgirls, the event was a sign of country music's popularity in the country. The East African nation has a relationship with the genre stretching back to the 1920s and '30s. 'You can listen to country music in small bars around Nairobi, but not on this scale. It was amazing to see how many fans of the genre Kenya has,' said photographer Fredrik Lerneryd, who documented the event. Lerneryd described the atmosphere on the day as 'absolutely electric' and added that 'people really went all-in' on their attire. 'I hope I managed to capture the love, passion and joy the fans have for country music. It was all love,' he added. Leila Awuor, the organizer, told CNN that 'the event has strong potential to bring art and culture to a larger platform and with significant momentum,' adding she thinks it will likely become a regular fixture on Nairobi's social calendar.
Zawya
20 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
BADEA approves $120mln to support Shelter Afrique Development Bank capitalization program
Nairobi, Kenya – Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to support its transformative capital increase initiative. Effectively, BADEA has approved a landmark USD 120 million to support the capitalization program of Shelter Afrique Development Bank, the leading Pan-African institution focused on affordable housing and urban development. The concessional financing facility will help eligible member states settle and increase their capital subscriptions to ShafDB. This initiative, developed in partnership with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), introduces an innovative financing mechanism through which eligible member states can access on-lending at competitive terms. The BADEA-supported facility, totaling USD 120 million, will be used to settle and boost member states' capital subscriptions to Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB). 'This agreement with BADEA marks a critical step in strengthening our capital base and advancing our mission of financing affordable housing and sustainable urban infrastructure across Africa,' said Thierno Habib-Hann, Managing Director of Shelter Afrique Development Bank. 'We are grateful to BADEA for its strong partnership and unwavering support in this pivotal phase of our institutional evolution.' The new capital increase program includes an initial equal allocation to all member states, followed by a phased reallocation, first on a pro-rata basis, and then on a first-come, first-served basis. This approach aims to encourage active participation by member states and to strengthen ShafDB's capital adequacy in a balanced and transparent manner. Commenting on the program, the president of BADEA H.E. Abdullah KH ALMUSAIBEEH, 'We see this capital program as a strategic milestone in Shelter Afrique Development Bank's evolution. BADEA is proud to back this initiative and we remain committed to our shared mission of enabling access to decent housing and inclusive urban development across Africa.' The need to enhance equity capital has become critical following the institution's transformation into a Development Bank, a milestone formally approved by Shelter Afrique's shareholders during the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held in Algiers, Algeria, in October 2023. Building on this transformation, a significant achievement was realized during the Annual General Meeting in June 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda, where shareholders demonstrated strong leadership by endorsing a transformative capital increase program, and the board approved in December 2024 a capital increase of over a USD 200 million. 'Expanding capital base will enable the Bank to scale up financing along the housing value chain, access more competitive funding from international and African capital markets, and reinforce its role in addressing the housing deficit and driving inclusive urban development across its 44 member states,' Mr. Hann said. Increased leverage The capital increase program has been designed to significantly strengthen ShafDB's balance sheet over the medium-term, expand its shareholder capital base, and to significantly mobilize debts. The capital raised will also support the Bank's plans to attain investment-grade credit ratings, attract new institutional investors, and expand its lending and technical assistance programs in member countries. About Shelter Afrique Development Bank: Established in 1981 in Lusaka, Zambia, Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) is a Pan-African Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) dedicated to promoting and financing sustainable green housing, urban development and related infrastructure. It operates through a shareholding of 44 African governments and two institutional shareholders: African Development Bank (AfDB) and African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa-Re). The institution is involved in financing housing and related infrastructure across the value chain, both on the demand and supply sides, through its four (4) business lines: Financial Institutions Group (FIG), the Project Finance Group (PFG), the Sovereign and Public-Private partnerships (PPP) Group, and the Fund Management Group (FMG). About the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA): The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) is a multilateral financial institution established in 1974 by the Arab League. BADEA aims to strengthen economic, financial, and technical cooperation between Arab and African regions by financing development projects and supporting capacity building. For further inquiries, please contact: Communication Team | Shelter Afrique| Shelter Afrique Centre | Longonot Road – Upper Hill| Email: info@ OR Mike Omuodo | Media Fast PR| Email: |
