Health Principal Secretary Mary MuthoniThe government, through the Ministry of Health, has initiated the process to regulate the cosmetic surgery industry in the country through a nationwide crackdown targeting non-compliant facilities. Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni says it follows the recent tragic death of a city woman due to complications from a cosmetic procedure offered at a city clinic. She said the goal is to ensure all facilities providing invasive cosmetic procedures meet the required standards for safe and quality care. The cosmetic surgery procedure, roughly estimated to cost as low as Sh50,000 to Sh350,000 or above in Kenya depending on areas to be worked on, can be dangerous. Subsequent treatments at different facilities to correct complications from the initial surgery failed.

According to the Council of Governors (CoG) chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi, counties are yet to receive their Equitable Allocation for the current Financial Year hence crippling operations and provision of essential services. The chairperson said the cash crunch has been further exacerbated by delays in disbursement from the National Treasury. Abdullahi took exception to the National Assembly’s decision to slash the counties equitable share by Sh20 billion, warning that this reduction would severely affect service delivery. The council called on the Senate to urgently pass the County Allocation of Revenue Act to resolve the funding stalemate. Further, they demanded that the National Treasury release the outstanding funds to avoid a complete shutdown of county operations.

Editor's Review The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has broken its silence over its position on the recent statement by Catholic bishops. Ole Sapit further condemned the attacks on the Catholic bishops, affirming that no amount of intimidation will stop the church from speaking out the truth. "We, the ACK, fully support the Catholic bishops' statement to the nation. Please concentrate on providing leadership in a meaningful way and first tackle the myriad of problems that are bedeviling the country," Ole Sapit explained. Ole Sapit stated the church was neither condemning nor criticizing the government but was demanding accountability, transparency, and urgent interventions to resolve matters raised.

Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Ring girl Sydney Thomas has spoken out after her rapid rise to fame during Mike Tyson's bout with Jake Paul. Another joked: "If the Paul vs Tyson fight buffered only while showing Sydney Thomas the fight wouldn't have been so bad," referencing the live streaming issues that plagued the event. (Image: iamsydneythomas/Instagram)A third fan quipped: "My entire feed is Sydney Thomas content and honestly I'm down with it." A fourth gushed: "Just watched the highlights of Mike Tyson destroying Jake Paul, it was crazy a fight but my winner is Sydney Thomas."

John Stamos has openly pledged his support to Dave Coulier as he battles Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The actor took to social media to share photos with his former Full House co-star, who went public with his cancer diagnosis Wednesday on Today. “I didn’t want them to hear it from someone else, so I sent a text message out,” Coulier told People. “I went from, I got a little bit of a head cold to I have cancer, and it was pretty overwhelming. This has been a really fast roller coaster ride of a journey,” he told the outlet.

Court gavel/FILEThe Assets recovery agency has secured orders freezing eleven properties belonging to businesswoman Mathee Wa Ngara. Mathee Wa Ngara was arrested in August in an apartment in Juja and subsequently charged in court with trafficking narcotic drugs. At the time of arrest, one David Okoth was cleaning a Toyota Sienta which was believed to have delivered a consignment of narcotic drugs to Mathee Wa Ngara. Some of the items are listed as six sacks of dry plant material suspected to be narcotic drugs in the sitting area, a weighing scale, a brown diary, assorted empty sacks, and title deeds. He also issued an order prohibiting the sale and transfer of two motor vehicles registered in Mathee Wa Ngara's name and another in Jumba's name.

The Dallas Cowboys will host the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football tonight, and the Governor’s Cup is on the line. Despite what we might think, the Cowboys are still trying to win on the field, and some bold performances will be required to lasso the Texans. My bold prediction for this week is that Overshown pulls a hat trick by notching three sacks of CJ Stroud on Monday Night Football. Cowboys Cover the Spread (-7)This might not seem like a bold prediction, but the Dallas Cowboys have yet to cover the spread at home this season. With the running game working a little better, and the defense playing better as well, the Cowboys should keep this game closer than expected.

Image via InstagramJade Jones shared a heartfelt reaction on one of Haliburton’s striking picturesTyrese Haliburton is one of the principal players of the Indiana Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones started dating in 2019 and attended Iowa State University. Recently, Jones shared a heartfelt reaction on one of Haliburton’s striking pictures.Indiana Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend, Jade Jones, penned a heartfelt reaction to an image of the star doing excellent work in their 119-110 win over Miami Heat. Jade Jones shared the post on her Instagram story, paying special attention to Haliburton’s joyful photo, showcasing her pride in his performance. "My smiley man," Jones wrote with a heart emoji.Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones got rolling as Iowa State University students and have been together ever since.

The government through Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has announced a three-week recruitment drive for jobs abroad. Mwaura in an interview on Nation FM said the government is set to bring these opportunities closer to citizens across the country. Running from November 18 to December 6, 2024, the initiative will be hosted in various counties. ADVERTISEMENTTo streamline the application process, the government has partnered with agencies such as the National Employment Authority (NEA) and the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA). Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTExpanding access for rural communitiesIn many rural areas, access to government services can be challenging, often requiring significant time and resources.

[File, Standard]The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has supported the Catholic bishops’ decision to call out the government. This comes days after the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) released a public statement asking the government to stop the lies and deliver the promises made to Kenyans. In a statement by ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole-Sapit, the church says that by issuing the statement, they (the catholic bishops) spoke the minds of many Kenyans. “We the ACK, fully support the catholic bishops' statement to the nation. Therefore, the ACK Church has urged top state offficers to listen to the people's demands.

RELATED CATEGORIESThe Collaborative Exchange announces a new Industry Awards event18 November 2024 The Collaborative ExchangeNews24 and The Collaborative Exchange have announced the launch of the FundHub Industry Performance Awards which is set to reshape the landscape of investment recognition. The FundHub Industry Performance Awards will coincide with The Investment Forum, South Africa's premier investment conference, which annually draws over 1 500 financial professionals. What sets these awards apart is their focus on the evolving dynamics of the investment industry, both locally and internationally. For asset managers, the FundHub Industry Performance Awards represent a unique opportunity to gain recognition for their exceptional performance and to benchmark against the best in the industry. As the financial sector continues to evolve, the FundHub Industry Performance Awards are poised to become a cornerstone event, driving excellence and innovation in investment management.

Anmol Bishnoi, the fugitive brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was reportedly detained in California, USA, on Monday, as per media reports. Key Player in the Bishnoi Gang NetworkAnmol, who fled India last year, became a prominent figure in the Bishnoi gang’s criminal network after Lawrence Bishnoi’s arrest. He is wanted in connection with several high-profile cases in India, including:• The murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala in 2022. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has also registered two cases against him, in addition to 18 other criminal cases filed across the country. His detention in California marks a significant breakthrough in efforts to dismantle the Bishnoi gang’s operations and prosecute its members.

Government Spokesperson Isaac MwauraGovernment Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said a total of 105,367 Kenyans have benefitted from job opportunities abroad in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain among others. Mwaura said the current negotiations are in the sunset stages with Russia, Poland and Jordan to open more doors of opportunities to Kenyans abroad. Mwaura noted that the Affordable Housing Project is not only geared towards decent and affordable houses to Kenyans but has also created over 160,000 job opportunities for Kenyan youth. “Over 490,000 Kenyans have been equipped with digital skills through the Jitume program, with another 149,000 connected to online job opportunities,” he said. This has further empowered the service industry, creating more opportunities for Kenyans,” Mwaura said.

0 SHARES Share TweetJonathan Majors is engaged to Meagan Good. The ‘Creed III’ star, 35, started dating the 43-year-old actress in May 2023 – just months before he was convicted of harassing and assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. And on Sunday (17.11.24), the pair revealed Jonathan got down on one knee with the ‘Shazam!’ star showing off her diamond ring on the red carpet at the EBONY Power 100 Gala in Los Angeles. Turns out, they first met in the bathrooms at the bash which celebrates Black excellence and achievement. Meagan, who ignored pleas from her friends to steer clear of the actor, stood by him and has no regrets about her decision.

Boxing fans on social media reckon they have worked out Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's fight was 'fixed'. During the fight, Tyson, who only managed to land 18 punches, delivered a blow to Paul's chin. On fan commented on X: "Jake Paul signalling for Mike to take it easy." Speaking after the fight, Paul claimed he didn't want to hurt Tyson by knocking him out. Paul said: "I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn't want to hurt someone that didn't need to be hurt."