Patrick Warburton is opening up about an awkward encounter with Ellen DeGeneres... just weeks after the comedienne claimed to be 'done' with showbiz. He also guest-starred on DeGeneres' sitcom simply entitled Ellen, appearing in three episodes during its second season in 1995. After his three guest-starring spots, he was asked to return for another turn, though he turned it down, which clearly didn't sit well with Ellen. Warburton never did appear as a guest on her beloved talk show Ellen, which ran for 19 seasons from 2003 to 2022. Warburton would go on to have a recurring role on Seinfeld as mechanic David Putty later in 1995, which helped launch his career.

Wandayi is expected to vacate the seat after ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001499766/why-the-new-ruto-cabinet-should-not-spin-your-head?utm_cmp_rs=amp-next-page">President William Ruto< nominated him as Energy Cabinet Secretary. Among those eyeing the post are Saboti MP Caleb Amisi and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo. Yesterday, Amisi's bid received a boost after a section of party stalwarts from the North Rift and Bungoma region threw their weight behind him. Speaking in Kitale, Trans Nzoia ODM Secretary John Simiyu urged the party legislators to back the Saboti MP for the post. Simiyu said Amisi has been steadfast and loyal to the party and deserves the position.

Leon Marchand landed two gold medals in the space of two hours (Picture: Getty)Day five of the Olympic Games is underway with 17 gold medal events taking place in Paris. Beth Potter got a huge day for Team GB up and running with a bronze medal in the women’s triathlon event. Alex Yee topped that with a sensational late surge in the men’s event, claiming gold after hauling back New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde in the dying embers of the race. Elsewhere, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix – daughter of television presenter Fred Sirieix – and partner Lois Toulson have clinched bronze in the women’s 10-metre synchro final. Away from Team GB, the star-studded USA basketball team which includes Kevin Durant and LeBron James returns to action against South Sudan.

The Standard Group PLC has issued a notice of intention to declare redundancy, affecting over 300 employees across various departments. The media giant attributed this decision to a challenging operating environment characterised by shifting trends in media consumption and the impact of technological advancements on the digital media landscape. Pulse Live KenyaThe Standard Group has pledged to compensate affected employees with payment for days worked, severance pay, notice pay, accrued leave pay, and pension dues or gratuity. ADVERTISEMENTOn July 4, radio presenters at Standard Media Group downed their tools in protest against delayed salaries. ADVERTISEMENTThis comes after the media house reported a Sh1.26 billion loss for the year ended December 2023.

Rutgers welcomed back its first visitor contingent of the month last Friday as prospects from the class of 2026 and 2027 were in Piscataway for unofficial visits. One of those visitors was three-star class of 2026 wide receiver Elias Coke of Harrisburg (Pa.), who is the No. 9-ranked player in Pennsylvania. After his unofficial visits to Rutgers and Florida State last weekend, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound Coke told Scarlet Nation he has Rutgers as one of his leaders.

Party sees this as a veiled attempt to promote falsehoods that cast another political party in better lightANC rejects News24 article on NWC31 July 2024The African National Congress (ANC) has noted a News 24 Article making wild claims about proceedings of the National Working Committee. There was no such a discussion about anybody outperforming the ANC in government. There was no such a discussion precisely because there is no such outperformance of the ANC by anybody. The article purports to rely on 'an ANC insider' to justify the distorted reporting. The NWC worked only to prepare reports for the upcoming regular National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for I to 3 August 2024.

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has cleared the air over the confusion that has marred the party over the last two days on the position of secretary general. Mbarire also called out individuals who were mobilised to go to the party headquarters to cause chaos, on Wednesday morning. "He is against the formation of a broad-based government and I'm here to confirm that he is no longer the secretary general of the UDA party. I Joe Khalende will be taking over as the Secretary General of the UDA party," he said. "Going forward, the UDA party is going back to its members.

The Standard has established that for the last week, DCI officials have grilled seven officials working at the DP office for alleged involvement in aiding the protests by providing cash to some of the youths. The source said that the DCI officers were keen on cash transactions that have been done by the officials at Gachagua's office. DCI officers confided in the official that they had been briefed by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) that there was massive funding for the demonstrations. However, Gachagua’s allies have defended him saying that associating him with the Gen Z protests was only a ploy to introduce the grounds of impeachment. Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga said: “There have been attempts to associate the DP and those who support him with the Gen Z protests.

The Court of Appeal has put the final nail in the coffin of Finance Act, 2023 by upholding the finding by the High Court that declared it unconstitutional, dealing another blow to the Kenya Kwanza government. While dismissing an appeal by Parliament, the judges said the process leading to the enactment of the Finance Act, 2023 was fundamentally flawed and in violation of the Constitution as it was done without public participation. The appellate court judges ruled that sections 18, 21, 23, 24, 26, 32, 34, 38, 44, 47, 69, 72, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 100, 101, and 102 of the Finance Act, 2023 were illegal as they were introduced post-public participation. The sections amended the Income tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, Excise Duty Act and Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act, Kenya Revenue Authority Act and the Retirement Benefits Act. Other sections amended were the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act of 2010, Special Economic Zones Act and Export Processing Zones Act.

Reese looked chic in a black dress and heels as she hopped into an SUV before a dinner date with Haarmann - who wore a white shirt and blue trousers. The pair looked in great spirits as they chatted during the day - marking the second time they have been seen together this week. The actress officially filed for divorce from Toth in April 2023, a week after announcing the end of their marriage. Speaking to Harper's Bazaar in July, Reese said she felt very 'out of control' when her first divorce went public. 'When I was divorced before, the tabloid media got to tell people how I was feeling or how I was processing, and it felt very out of control,' Reese told the publication.

Standard Media Group poised to lay off over 300 employeesThe Standard Media Group has announced a redundancy plan that will impact over 300 employees across different departments. CHECK OUT:In a notice dated July 31, 2024, the Board stated that the redundancy will be effective from August 31. The notice highlighted that all affected employees will be informed in writing. The shift in media consumption trends, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences, has prompted a reassessment of the Group’s business model. Additionally, the Board plans to streamline its products to better align with the evolving media landscape.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed the death of Haniyeh, hours after he attended a swearing in ceremony for the country’s new president, and said it was investigating. The Israeli military said it was conducting a situational assessment but had not issued any new security guidelines for civilians. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Washington would work to try to ease tensions but said the United States would help defend Israel if it were attacked. “This assassination by the Israeli occupation of Brother Haniyeh is a grave escalation that aims to break the will of Hamas,” senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the killing of Haniyeh and Palestinian factions in the occupied West Bank called for a general strike and mass demonstrations.

This is a side of President Kibaki that Mr Fred Gumo, who was the then Minister for Regional Development, learnt with regret during one of the cabinet meetings. “Kibaki was furious,” Prof Nyong’o disclosed, recalling he snarled at Mr Gumo: “Stop that kind of nonsense, Upuzi, wacha hiyo (nonsense, stop that),” he quoted Kibaki angrily snarling at the then Westlands MP. “That is the day that I realised that Emilio Mwai Kibaki was a real feminist,” the Kisumu Governor added. Second family sagaOne other time President Kibaki publicly displayed his fury was on March 3, 2009, when he denounced reports that he had a second family. President Kibaki launched Kenya Vision 2030 in 2008, a long-term development program aimed at transforming Kenya into a newly industrialising, middle-income country by 2030.

Tension is mounting in Kenyan politics as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) intensifies its probe into three close aides of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. A collage of President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Amidst this unfolding drama, allegations have emerged suggesting a potential impeachment plot against Deputy President Gachagua. Gachagua’s defenders, including political advisor Ngunjiri Wambugu and youth advisor Eric Theuri, have also been questioned as part of the broader probe. This controversy comes as President Ruto makes strategic political moves, including appointing ODM allies to key government positions.

Narok County has issued a stern directive to halt all unauthorised construction, demanding that building plans be submitted to the county government within 30 days. This decisive action comes as the county grapples with frequent flooding and seeks to enhance building standards to withstand the seasonal deluge that has wreaked havoc in the region. Ole Tuya declared, “All unauthorised construction must cease immediately from the date of this Public Notice. Narok County Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu speaking on May 5, 2024 Photo Patrick Ole NtutuFailure to do so will result in legal action under Section 57(2), (3), and (4) of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019. Tuya highlighted the issue, stating, “We have observed with great concern that buildings are being erected without prior mandatory approvals from the relevant County Government departments.”This crackdown follows a period of severe flooding that has significantly impacted Narok County.