The 2022 2WD Drive Turbo Champion Qahir Rahim, legendary Ian Duncan and rising star Neel Gohil will be among the star attractions in Saturday’s Kenya National Autocross Championship round 4 slatedbforbLasarani on Saturday. Duncan has entered two cars in the event and will be driving an Attacker Buggy and Ford Capri classic car. Qahir has vowed to put the disappointment of the past few races behind him by going “flat out” on Saturday . The 4th round of the National Autocross series has attracted an overwhelming number of entries not seen in many years with 42 confirmed entries so far. The three corporates have put back life into the sport and for the drivers there is hope for better things to come in the Kenya National Rally Championship (KNRC).
Source:The Star
May 17, 2024 15:17 UTC
Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has urged President William Ruto to respect his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta. Speaking at the Limuru III conference at Kabuku in Kiambu county on Friday, Karua said that Uhuru Kenyatta has done a lot for the country. She said that in the same way, Ruto would expect respect once he retires from office, he should do it to former president. "Leave Uhuru Kenyatta alone, he is our leader and he deserves respect," she said.
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May 17, 2024 15:09 UTC
The updated versions, which can be seen together or watched as stand-alone plays, will be staged at Soho Place. Elsewhere, Baby Reindeer actor Thomas Coombes will appear in Death Of England: Michael, previously titled Death of England, about a man who is grieving in the wake of his father’s death. There is also Death Of England: Closing Time, starring Sex Education’s Sharon Duncan-Brewster and The Crown’s Erin Doherty as Denise and Carly, in a play that explores family dynamics, race, colonialism and cancel culture. “At its heart, the Death Of England plays are a state of the nation family saga and the Fletcher/Tomlin family still have much to say about England as it is now and the troubling times we are living in.”Hot Fuzz star Rafe Spall had appeared in an earlier version of the play Death Of England: Michael, while Michael Balogun starred in Death Of England: Delroy. Performances for Death Of England: Michael start from July 15, Death Of England: Delroy performances start from July 23 and Death Of England: Closing Time from August 22.
Source:The Star
May 17, 2024 13:26 UTC
Kenya, alongside Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia, is set to benefit from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa's (COMESA) initiative aimed at reducing post-harvest losses in the horticulture sector. The initiative, which acknowledges the horticulture sub-sector's post-harvest losses of up to 60%, aims to lower these losses to 40% or below within five years. The programme focuses on the modernization of horticulture value chains across East Africa, targeting key crops such as potatoes, avocados, and onions. This effort is expected to significantly boost global exports from the current $416 million to $950 million over the next seven years. CEHA regional coordinator, Apollo Owuor, stressed the importance of addressing post-harvest losses through the adoption of existing technologies in storage and transport.
Source:The Star
May 17, 2024 12:12 UTC
A racehorse owner who smuggled more than 220kg of cocaine through Sydney airport has learned his fate after a desperate bid to slash his almost three decade prison sentence. Damion Flower was sentenced to 28 years in prison after pleading guilty to importing a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug and dealing with criminal proceeds. Damion Flower was sentenced to 28 years in prison in 2022. Flower was also handed a concurrent four year prison sentence for the criminal proceeds charge. Originally published as Racing owner Damion Flower’s sentence slashed after drug scheme
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May 17, 2024 11:45 UTC
Waititu who backed President William Ruto's presidential election in 2022, said he dumped UDA, but is yet to join the Azimio coalition. "I left UDA party and I never joined Azimio. He said that in the next election, the Mount Kenya region will field its own candidate. He said that by doing so, the respect of Mount Kenya must be restored noting that the interest of Mount Kenya can't be represented by an outsider. Waititu further petitioned Mt Kenya leaders to support the proposal for one man, one vote and one shilling.
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May 17, 2024 11:01 UTC
Former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu has requested the people of Mt Kenya to forgive him over what he termed was misleading them to vote for UDA. I'm partyless now but I'm where the people of Mt Kenya are," he said. The former governor urged the people of Mt Kenya to unite and support one of their own. He said that in the next election, the Mt Kenya region will field its candidate. He noted that the interest of Mt Kenya can't be represented by an outsiderWaititu further petitioned Mt Kenya leaders to support the proposal for one man, one vote and one shilling.
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May 17, 2024 10:28 UTC
Kiran Abbavaram's childhood was spent alongside his brother Ramanjulu Reddy in Peddakalvapalle, Andhra Pradesh. What is Kiran Abbavaram's net worth? Kiran Abbavaram's family is from a small village in Andhra Pradesh called PeddaKalvapalle. What is Kiran Abbavaram's net worth? Kiran Abbavaram's net worth is alleged to be between $2 million and $5 million.
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May 17, 2024 08:45 UTC
The Public Service Commission has advertised 532 positions in various ministries and state departments. Under Environment and Climate Change, the Commission has advertised 60 job vacancies and 144 under Labour and Development. Public Service Commission is also looking for two officials for the Asals and Regional Development. "The details of the posts and mode of application can be accessed on the Commission’s website www.publicservice.go.ke," PSC stated. They can either use the commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or the jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke.
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May 17, 2024 08:36 UTC
Narc Kenya Party leader Martha Karua and Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni are set to convene the Limuri III Conference and make a major statement. The Limuru III Conference will bring together professionals and businessmen from Mt Kenya as well as religious organisations to chart the region's path. Organisers say that at least 30 political parties from the Mt Kenya region have so far confirmed their attendance. Karua and Kioni have maintained that the Limuru III Conference will go on as planned. The two, who got the endorsement of the Kikuyu Council of Elders, said the conference would be issue-based and open to all attendees.
Source:The Star
May 17, 2024 08:13 UTC
A big wage increase is on the way to King County after council members this week approved what is now the highest wage in the nation. THE LARGEST BUSINESSES IN THE COUNTY WILL PAY THE WAGEThe vote pushes the wage for the largest businesses in the county to $20.29 an hour well above the minimum wage in the state of Washington. Many people, especially in King County welcome the wage increase saying they're having problems making ends meet under the current wage. Imagine being a young person making minimum wage money in King County. THE WAGE WILL BE THE SAME IN ALL BUSINESSES BY 2030Not everyone in King County will get the wage increase, it's only for those in the unincorporated areas of King County and won't impact workers in Seattle.
Source:Daily Nation
May 17, 2024 07:00 UTC
Six of eight family members who died in the Maai Mahiu flooding tragedy were buried in Longonot, Naivasha, in a ceremony full of grief. Tears flowed freely as the six who, included four children, were buried next to each other in a public cemetery a few kilometres from the scene of the tragedy. Already, two of the minors were buried last weekend in their father’s rural home in Kinangop. While thanking the government and well-wishers for the continued support, Wanja said that they were not ready to go back to their homes as they were still traumatised. Wanja termed the tragedy as the darkest moment for the family and other victims as they slowly start their recovery journey in the camps.
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May 17, 2024 06:51 UTC
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has explained why most people are denied Visas to the United States of America. Speaking on Wednesday, Whitman said that while they have been wrong in some cases, they have been mostly right to deny the visas. "We do deny people visas and are we always right? Think about it everyone wants to come to America and some bad people want to come to America. "We have to be quite careful because there are people who wish America harm.
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May 17, 2024 05:23 UTC
Amid all the bad, sad news of the last year or so with regard to Africa’s LGBTQ community, there have been a few, quiet, small wins that may have gone unnoticed by the majority. For me, this was amazing news, considering that long before the advent of social media, blackmail and extortion were a major feature affecting the lives of Kenya's LGBTQ+ community. This forced many members of the community to remain in the shadows for fear of being their true selves. I will, however, tell you why one of a few attempts to blackmail or extort me in those days failed. This newfound willingness and courage to confront blackmailers and extortionists before the law counts as a win in my book.
Source:The Star
May 17, 2024 02:23 UTC
Mollie Pearce looked nothing short of sensational as she posed with boyfriend Max Backwell at the Make-A-Wish Ball held at the Savoy Hotel in London on Thursday. The Traitors star looked incredible in a plunging halter neckline navy satin gown which boasted a corset detailing and ruched detailing. The beauty flashed her gorgeous smile as she posed with her dapper boyfriend Max, who donned a beige suit. Meanwhile her co-star and Traitors winner Harry Clarke cut a very smart figure in a black tuxedo. Harry also admitted: 'I owe Mollie 100%,' after Mollie revealed that Harry had promised her a holiday to make up for his back-stabbing.
Source:The Star
May 17, 2024 00:06 UTC