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Former monk jailed for child sexual abuse at Melbourne temples

A former Buddhist monk who sexually abused six young girls 30 years ago has been jailed for 13 years.

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Former monk jailed for child sexual abuse at Melbourne temples

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Tom Ojienda: Raila’s political base will hand Ruto second term in 2027

Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda has claimed that the political base built by the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will play a key role in securing President William Ruto a second term in the 2027…

  • Senator Tom Ojienda predicts President Ruto will secure second term in 2027.
  • Raila Odinga's political base and supporters crucial to Ruto's re-election.
  • Ojienda describes Raila as unique figure in Kenya's political history.

·peopledaily.digital

Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration to update on asylum ruling

IMC on Migration held an urgently meeting following the Con Court judgment on asylum seekers

  • Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration held emergency session after Constitutional Court ruling.
  • Minister Kubayi to brief nation-wide at 9 AM today on implications.
  • Ruling does not grant asylum automatically to undocumented individuals.

·sabcnews.com

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