Gerard McCarten, of Hillcrest, was cheered on by pupils at Jericho Primary School as he attempted to cycle the combined height of the world's tallest mountain, Mauna Kea. This was done in memory of his late wife Margaret, as he pursued the target height of 10,205 metres throughout October. He cycled more than 1,700 laps of his local street and had now reached the final stage of completing the mammoth task. READ MORE: Whitehaven man supported in cycling challenge by Olympian"But I knew what I needed to do and I enjoyed doing it. Gerard takes on the cycling challenge (Image: Supplied)Gerard did this challenge to raise money for the sight loss charity The Macular Society.

Looks like the creator of this aphorism may have had people like a certain ex-MP in mind. The man invested heavily in the last election, hoping to make a return for one last term. His club manager squandered the profits, forcing the investor to shut down the business. *******UST WHAT ARE two lawmakers who have been the subject of a huge political debate up to? A little bird whispers to Corridors of Power that the two are supposedly making grand moves to secure their political future.

During a Cabinet meeting on Thursday chaired by President William Ruto, the Head of State was briefed that 105,367 Kenyans have secured jobs abroad since July 2023. The cabinet dispatch highlighted that 16,943 of these workers were cleared for international employment opportunities in just the first quarter of the year. The Cabinet also discussed the growing demand for Kenyan workers in key sectors abroad, with Kenya having signed bilateral labour agreements with Germany and Austria. These reforms are designed to better prepare Kenyan workers for the cultural and professional demands of their destination countries. The government's broader goal is to facilitate the movement of between 5,000 and 10,000 Kenyan workers abroad each week.

Protein Diet Coke has been gaining popularity on social media platforms like TikTok. Protein Diet Coke is the latest viral drink trend that’s taken over TikTok. Protein Diet Coke is an offshoot of the “dirty soda” trend, which exploded in popularity in 2022. Protein Diet Coke most often includes two simple ingredients: your choice of diet soft drink mixed with a bottle of ready-made protein shake. You get none of that with Diet Coke.”TakeawayProtein Diet Coke has been gaining popularity on social media platforms like TikTok.

Martha Stewart’s prison “best friend” blasted the star for failing to give her the $1 million payment she promised her while they were behind bars in the early aughts. “She told my family they no longer needed to put money on my books because she was going to take care of me,” Guarino told the Daily Mail. 7 Martha Stewart’s “best friend” in Federal Prison Camp Alderson in West Virginia blasted the star for failing to give her the $1 million payment she promised her while they were behind bars. Guarino, who claimed she took Stewart under her wing in prison, is unable to work because of her medical condition. 7 Guarino claimed she took Stewart under her wing in prison and prevented her from being harmed by other inmates.

But I don't think sheer acting defines my life because I'm a daughter, I'm a wife, I'm a mother, I'm a friend. Sonali Kulkarni on her career, “I’m not the star everyone would remember, but there are directors and writers who are writing roles for me”Sonali has acted in films in Marathi, Hindi, and South Indian languages. But there are directors and writers who are writing roles for me. As I said that producers are happy that I'm working in their project. And had he been any other person, I would have felt that mujhe break mil gaya hai aur maine Bollywood mein entry kiya hai.

More infoA Scots mum was left to 'cry' after her partner paid nearly a tenner for a coke and sachet of ketchup when Deliveroo forgot their food. Upon opening the bag, The 40-year-old discovered that only the drink and a single portion of ketchup had been provided. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.

UASU officials led by Nyabuta Ojuki (R) who have been strike. Moi University has suspended UASU officials due to the ongoing strike that has paralyzed learning for the last two months. The officials led by UASU branch secretary Ojuki Nyabuta confirmed that they had received the suspension letters signed by Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration Professor Kirimi Kiriamiti. The university reopened last week and students have reported back but learning remains paralyzedUASU declined to attend meetings with Moi University management in the latest attempts to end the strike. He addressed the workers after a crisis meeting with representatives from worker’s unions UASU and KUSU along with the university management.

Which is why, they see the Bureau of East African Community Speakers as a cog in the wheel for such interaction. Article 137 of the Treaty establishing the EAC states that “English shall be the official language of the Community while Kiswahili will be developed as a lingua franca”. French commitmentThe East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) and the East African Court of Justice have often bickered over whether documents should be translated into French. Recently, the EAC Secretariat requested the French government to support a programme to improve French language proficiency in the bloc. The EAC and the French government had signed an agreement in March 2020, setting in motion efforts to make French as an official language of the EAC, alongside English.

Infowars founder Alex Jones was sued for spreading false claims about a US school shooting -- which put his Infowars website in financial peril. The Onion said it prevailed in a bankruptcy auction to buy Alex Jones' Infowars site with the support of families of victims of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. In September a judge in Texas said Infowars and other assets owned by Free Speech Systems could be auctioned to raise money for creditors who include Sandy Hook families. The Onion declined to say how much it paid for Infowars, including its production studio and a dietary supplement business. Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit created after the Sandy Hook shooting, will advertise on an overhauled version of Infowars.

By Maureen Kinyanjui | Thursday, November 14, 2024They accused leaders of repeatedly making empty promises, especially concerning critical issues like healthcare. According to Muhatia, political wrangling has "created an environment of mistrust among citizens and within the government itself." "Culture of lies"The bishops further expressed frustration with what they described as a "culture of lies" within the government. Opposition to term extension for political leadersThe bishops expressed strong disapproval of a proposed bill seeking to extend the term limits for elected officials from five to seven years. Calls for consultation and transparencyIn addition, the bishops advocated for meaningful consultation with all stakeholders on various national issues, including taxation, education, and electoral reforms.

Karen Nyamu has penned a heartwarming message to her second-born child, Samwel Muchoki Jnr. Karen Nyamu and Samidoh are blessed with two adorable children. Photos: Samidoh, Karen Nyamu. Source: InstagramDid Samidoh celebrate his son with Karen Nyamu? Samidoh and Karen Nyamu attend son's school eventPreviously, the lovebirds the lovebirds left tongues wagging after the politician shared photos of them together.

President William Ruto during a Press briefing where he dismissed all the Cabinet Secretaries on July 17, 2024. [PCS]President William Ruto will deliver a State of the Nation address in a joint session of Parliament on Thursday, November 21, at 2:30 pm. The session will be held in the National Assembly Chambers, Parliament Buildings. Ruto is expected to address critical issues including the ongoing crisis in the health sector, the high cost of living, challenges in education, and concerns over extrajudicial killings, which continue despite his assurances to end such practices. His address will take place a day after a Cabinet performance review

Notable talents like Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, and Phil Foden headline the list of players who opted to miss the Nations League fixtures for varied reasons. Harry Kane slammed Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka and other England stars for skipping international duty. Kane didn’t hold back on his disappointment, emphasising the priority he feels national duty should hold over club commitments. According to The Athletic, England needs a victory to stay in the running for automatic promotion in the Nations League. Kane slams Saka, Palmer and othersIn his comments, Kane, who will lead the team in these critical matches, suggested some players might have taken advantage of this busy period to prioritise club schedules over representing their country.

President William Ruto addressing parliament in 2022. Photo: State House Kenya. Source: FacebookWhen will Ruto address parliament? Through National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, the president scheduled the joint sitting for Thursday, November 21. The constitution mandates the president to address a special sitting of the joint house once yearly and at any other time.