DEATH TOLL FROM KENYAN FLOODS RISES TO 62, POLICE SAY. (PHOTO).

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 Death toll from Kenyan floods rises to 62, police say A total of 62 people including eight ​children have died since heavy rains ‌and flooding hit Kenya's capital Nairobi and other areas ​late last week, police ​said, Reuters reported. The capital ⁠was the worst hit ​with 33 deaths, the force ​said in a statement on X that updated the official tally ​of casualties. More than ​2,000 families have been displaced across ‌Kenya ⁠and intense rain was continuing in several regions, it added. Aid workers started pulling ​bodies ​from floodwaters ⁠across Nairobi last Saturday after overnight ​flash floods swept away ​dozens ⁠of cars and disrupted flights at East Africa's ⁠biggest ​airport. A tally issued ​last Sunday put the death toll ​at 42.

FG SUSPENDS ALL NIHOTOUR ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES NATIONWIDE. (PHOTO).


 FG SUSPENDS ALL NIHOTOUR ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES NATIONWIDE


The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has announced the immediate suspension of all enforcement activities carried out by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) across the country.


In a statement by the Special assistant to the Minister, Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy on Media & Publicity Nneka Ikem  Anibeze, this decision, approved by the Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa, follows a comprehensive review of recent enforcement operations by NIHOTOUR and growing concerns expressed by stakeholders within the hospitality and tourism sectors.


According to the Minister, the suspension is necessary to restore order, protect the rights of operators, and ensure that regulatory activities are conducted within the limits of the law and in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.


The suspension includes, but is not limited to:

Field inspections and compliance raids

Demand notices, fines, and regulatory sanctions

Licensing or registration enforcement

Any activity by NIHOTOUR officials involving police or third-party security operatives


The Ministry emphasized that it remains the supervising authority over NIHOTOUR, as established by law and reinforced by the Institute's gazetted operational mandate.


The Federal Government assures stakeholders that every regulatory action going forward will be grounded in law, professionalism, and industry-wide consultation. A multi-stakeholder engagement will be convened to clarify grey areas in the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act and prevent future disruptions.

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