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Court extends injunction against Kenyan Premier League

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Nairobi: A court here has extended till March 13 an injunction against the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) from conducting its top flight competition till a civil suit filed by the rival Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is determined.

Once again, drama was witnessed at the compound of Nairobi’s Milimani High Court when a section of over 100 fans that turned up for Thursday’s hearing heckled KPL’s CEO Jack Oguda. They accused the league management company of scuttling club football in the country by opposing the FKF, reports Xinhua.

In what was a seemingly well orchestrated move, FKF vice-president, Robert Asembo, who was forced to run for his life from the same court on Tuesday, arrived with a gang of youth in tow for the hearing before civil court judge, Lady Justice Amburili. Justice Amburili told the parties she will rule on the injunction order and contempt of court charges against KPL next Friday.

She further announced she would issue a ruling on the prayers of two suspended officials, former FKF vice-president Sammy Shollei and FKF Nairobi Delegate Dan Shikanda to be enjoined in the suit on Friday.

Justice Amburili further directed FKF and KPL to submit their written applications to the court on Monday. She regretted her call on Tuesday to give both warring parties 48 hours to arrive at a resolution of their impasse had failed to defuse the standoff outside the corridors of justice.

Court chamber 208 was a beehive of activity as fans, top officials of FKF and KPL and their lawyers argued their case in a suit that was filed by the federation on February 26. They sought to stop their adversaries from conducting their parallel top flight.

KPL who went ahead to hold the first round of their competition on the weekend of February 27 and 28 before announcing the suspension of the league, filed a responding suit with Judge Amburili listening to both sides for the first time on Tuesday.

Thursday’s development means the KPL competition that has 14 teams and a broadcast sponsor in South Africa’s SuperSport will not run for a second successive week, putting the fate of about 750 players and officials in limbo.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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