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Fisherman Catches 30 Kg Goldfish

UK angler Andy Hackett caught a colossal carp, nicknamed "The Carrot," that weighed in at a staggering 67 pounds, 4 ounces (30 kilograms). The giant fish is believed to be the second largest of her type ever to be caught, according to BlueWater Lakes, the fishery in France's Champagne region where the giant lives. With its striking orange color, the massive goldfish-like creature easily stands out as it swims below the water's surface. The Carrot, however, has proven to be a challenge to catch. Hackett landed the prized fish, a hybrid of a leather carp and a koi carp, on November 3 while visiting the lake site. "With normal fish, you struggle to see them if they're just under the surface, but The Carrot is obviously bright orange so you can't miss it," Hackett told BBC. "It's a ...

CBK Directs Banks To Forgive Ksh.15 Billion Defaulted Digital Loans

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has directed banks to write off at least Ksh.15 billion worth of digital loans which currently stand in default status as part of a credit repair framework. The banking sector regulator has asked lenders including microfinance banks and mortgage finance companies to provide a discount of at least 50 per cent of the non-performing mobile-phone digital loans outstanding as of the end of October 2022. Borrowers covered in the write-offs will have their credit standing upgraded to performing from non-performing. “The institution will then enter into a repayment plan with the borrowers for a period up to May 1, 2023, for the balance of the loan. Upon expiry of the framework, the credit standing of the borrowers with respect to these loans will depen...

Aisha Jumwa: I Will Initiate Plan To Increase Public Servants Salaries Within 100 Days

Public Service and Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has announced that a public servants will receive a salary increment in the next 100 days. Speaking after touring the Nairobi Huduma Centre on Monday, Jumwa noted that the government has planned to undertake a number of reforms to improve service delivery across the country. "The public service is demoralized in matters salary and other benefits and I think in my 100 days in office I will initiate the plan to increase salaries of the public servants," said Jumwa. CS Jumwa further noted that she will be reviewing the county wage bill, dismissing claims that it is bloated despite the Senate claiming that it has passed 35 per cent threshold as required by law. "Public service has less than a million public servants who w...