President William Ruto has called for prayers and support as he implements transformative programmes in the country. Ruto acknowledged that there are a myriad of hurdles that stand in the way of undertaking some crucial government initiatives. "Implementing some of the transformational changes to change our nation requires prayers, requires commitment," he said. "I ask for your support, I ask for your prayers,"Speaking during a church service at AIC Milimani Nairobi, Nairobi, the head of state reassured Kenyans that he will not be look back in ensuring his agenda succeeds. He stated that delivering on the needs of Kenyans requires full commitment and dedication.

Actress Lupita Nyong'o has condemned the Kenyan authorities' crackdown on huge anti-tax protests that began in June. But Nyong'o, an Oscar winner who grew up in Kenya but now lives in the US, said the government's handling of the protests was "upsetting". Moi, in office from 1978 to 2002, ruled Kenya with an iron fist and ruthlessly suppressed his political opponents. Her uncle's body has never been found, but according to local reports, the family believes he was pushed off a boat. "I am deeply grateful for the younger people who are on the front lines fighting for a different Kenya," Lupita Nyong'o said of this generation's protesters.

President William Ruto says the ongoing projects by his administration to transform the health sector are unstoppable. This is despite the challenges Kenyans are facing following the introduction of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), which the President said has attracted 12.8 million Kenyans as registered users. The Health Ministry has said it is working to resolve the hitches that have rocked the SHIF system and urged patience. During the church service, President Ruto asked the church to pray for his administration, amid the ongoing impeachment of his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, and to support the changes that the government is implementing. He assured Kenyans that through the Nairobi River Commission and other stakeholders, the face of the Nairobi River will be transformed in the next two years.

Dua Lipa Sparks Debate With Unique Drink Recipe The pop star combines Diet Coke with pickle and jalapeño juices, intriguing fans and critics alikeDiet Coke has long held a special place in many hearts, blending refreshment with guilt-free enjoyment. Recently, Dua Lipa, the renowned pop singer and cultural icon, has ignited conversation about this fizzy drink, much to the delight—and sometimes horror—of her fans. She turned heads with her unexpected drink recipe, mixing Diet Coke with two surprising ingredients: pickle juice and jalapeño juice. Such reactions are common when celebrities step outside conventional food pairings, and Dua Lipa is no exception. For those daring to test Dua Lipa’s new drink concept or merely curious about the blend of Diet Coke, pickle juice, and jalapeños, the possibilities abound.

Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua is banking on the Judiciary for political survival as he faces a make-or-break week, with his impeachment trial beginning on Wednesday before the Senate. They (judicial officers) protect the Constitution, and rule of law and always ensure the will of the people is respected. I have confidence that rule of law will prevail and the will of people will be upheld,” he added. While commending 44 MPs who voted against the impeachment motion, the DP encouraged leaders to listen to the people. He appealed to Kenyans to pray for him and the country over the heightened political tensions after MPs voted to impeach him last week.

After the couple met on a dating website and got engaged, it soon became clear that Meena didn’t approve of the romance. Meena is also said to have sent her daughter vile emails and texts attacking her, her friends and her lover. The moniker was a nod to Bryan Cranston’s teacher-turned-drug-dealer character, Walter White, in hit series Breaking Bad, who went by the alias of Heisenberg. After handing over the cash, Kuntal’s poison arrived in Britain hidden inside a red scented candle which she later dropped into Meena’s glass of Diet Coke. Prosecutor Jonathan PolnayShe claimed that the plot was "purely a fantasy" and she’d planned to use the poison to take her own life instead.

Lupita Nyong'o Challenges Kenya's Government Amid Protests The Oscar-winning actress calls out police violence during anti-tax demonstrations and reflects on her family's political struggles. Nyong'o, who grew up amid political turmoil and is the daughter of Anyang' Nyong'o—a prominent Kenyan politician—expressed her deep concern over the current government's actions. Reports indicate dozens of deaths attributed to the protests amid accusations of law enforcement's excessive use of force. Nyong'o is somewhat of a living link to Kenya’s tumultuous political past, and her voice carries weight both nationally and internationally. “I am deeply grateful for the younger people who are on the front lines fighting for a different Kenya,” Nyong'o shared, acknowledging the spirit of activism thriving among the youth today.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyans to remain calm and peaceful irrespective of the outcome of his trial at the Senate, which starts on Tuesday. "Despite everything happening in the country, my plea is that we maintain peace and calm. The Deputy President further said that he has confidence in the Judiciary in adjudicating the matter if it gets there. While commending 44 Members of Parliament who voted against the impeachment motion, including Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, the DP encouraged leaders to listen to the people. "I thank MPs like Gitonga Mukunji and Njoki Njeru (Embu Woman Representative) for respecting and adhering to the wishes of the people," he said.

Kenyan athletes are set to dominate the spotlight at the 2024 Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 13, as they vie for a share of Ksh72.14 million up for grabs for the winners. Chepngetich, a two-time Chicago Marathon champion, is eyeing her third victory, while Kipruto hopes to honour Kiptum’s legacy by clinching a victory in the men’s race. Fellow Kenyan Vincent Ngetich, with a similar personal best of 2:03:13, also presents a significant challenge as he chases his first major marathon victory. The star-studded field includes Joyciline Jepkosgei, a London and New York City Marathon winner, who finished fourth in Chicago last year. For the athletes, however, the greatest tribute will be victory—transforming grief into glory on the streets of Chicago.

However, High Court Esther Maina was not persuaded by their appeal and, in her judgement delivered in October 2022, upheld the decision of the magistrate's court. Undeterred, NCPB returned to the High Court and made two more applications challenging the arbitrator's verdict and the validity of the invoice. One application was filed before Justice Odunga (then High Court judge) and another before Justice Joseph Kamau. "We are satisfied that the finding of the High Court and this Court about the arbitration proceedings could not possibly be ignored by the trial court as well as the High Court. "..the court (High Court) ended up framing non-issues for determination, for instance, whether judgments of this Court and the High Court were binding on the trial court and whether they were in rem or personam...The court in determining the question as to whether it was bound by the said judgments addressed a non-issue given that the issue that was before the court was whether a criminal charge would be based on a payment resulting from a court order, which order had not been set aside," read the judgment.

The continent’s economic growth had declined rapidly in that decade by an average of 2.5 per cent annually by 1990, hitting the already poor the hardest. Africa’s heads of states have been emboldened in their transformative campaign by some astonishing turn of economic and political events. With this new transformative mandate, the Chairperson will become, or will need to become, a pivotal African and international figure, the global face of the African Union and of the African people. Mr Odinga has presented to Africa’s leaders his ambitious, carefully thought-through agenda for this moment of historic transformation and transition. Africa would be very fortunate to have him at the helm of the African Union Commission at such a historic and an exciting moment.

Dumping materials that could compromise the safety and operation of critical infrastructure is also prohibited. To support the identification and designation of critical infrastructure, the Bill proposes establishing a National Critical Infrastructure Protection Committee. The Bill notes that public or private entities may request the Committee to designate their assets or facilities as Critical Infrastructure Assets. The Bill emphasises that critical infrastructure must be protected from threats such as terrorism, vandalism, espionage, and the illegal handling of stolen infrastructure components. “Any person found obstructing critical infrastructure work could face hefty fines, amounting to Sh100,000 per day of interference,” reads the Bill.

Marc Cucurella aimed a cheeky dig at Cole Palmer despite the forward being Chelsea's outstanding player at the momentPalmer has settled in well to life in West London, with only Erling Haaland outscoring him since he joined ChelseaDespite the troll, Cucurella lavished praise on the England international, saying Chelsea was 'lucky' to have himMarc Cucurella aimed a cheeky dig at Cole Palmer despite the Chelsea forward's continued successes at Stamford Bridge. Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer after a past match for Chelsea. Marc Cucurella aims dig at Cole PalmerCucurella has become the latest one to enter the fray, with the fullback hilariously taking issue with Palmer's hair. Lavia's message to Cole PalmerTUKO.co.ke had earlier reported that Romeo Lavia left a cheeky message on Palmer's match ball after he scored four goals against Brighton. Palmer became the first person to score four goals before halftime in a Premier League match to help Chelsea see off the Seagulls on September 28.

A senior official of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has confirmed that Stanbic Bank credited the accounts of an aviation firm with $7.2 million (KSh929.14 million) in 2016 but withheld the money from the would-be beneficiary over claims of insufficient funds. A nostro account refers to a bank account held in a foreign country by a domestic bank, denominated in the currency of the overseas country. “I reiterate that the nostro account had no connection with the subject transaction for the transfer of $7.2 million. He said it took Stanbic about three days to credit the airline’s bank account from the date of credit advice. The airline says the money had been deposited for a plane-leasing contract it signed with the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs of South Sudan in September 2014.

Loans extended by commercial banks to companies and individuals working in the mining and quarrying sector more than doubled to KSh48 billion in the year to July, following the lifting of the four-year freeze on mining permits. The lifting of the freeze allowed at least 400 new companies to venture into different activities within the mining industry, including mineral prospecting, mining, and marketing or exporting of minerals and related products. Players in the industry argue that the freeze lift may have increased confidence in the industry, driving up the credit extended to them by commercial banks and other lenders in the country. “The lifting of the new permits injected some confidence in the mining and quarrying subsectors, and that did impact the credit going into the sector,” said Patrick Kanyoro, the Kenya Chamber of Mines chairperson. In addition to the trickle-down impact of the permit freeze lift, Mr Kanyoro argues that the rise in credit demand and uptake by the sector is also stemming from the growth in construction activities in the country.