News24 recently selected their Young Mandelas for 2024 ─ celebrating a new generation of young champions who are committed to building the South Africa of Madiba’s dreams. Ian Thomson, a PhD student and lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering of the North-West University (NWU), is one of these 30 exceptional young people chosen for their remarkable achievements. “I truly believe that this accolade should have gone not only to me, but to the whole NWU assistive devices research team who are working tirelessly to ensure that our innovations are groundbreaking and reliable. The Cybathlon is an international event that showcases how advanced engineering can be used to create assistive devices for everyday use. Ian Thomson, a 29-year-old PhD student in Engineering at the NWU, is a beacon of innovation and resilience.

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has called for unity within the Luhya community, urging the community to leverage its numbers to gain a more influential voice in national politics. Natembeya's address focused on the need for the Luhya community to introspect and evaluate its political strategy. A section of Western Kenya leaders who attended the Mulembe People's Assembly, Kakamega Edition on Monday, July 29. "Our people, I want us to think about a lot of things as the Mulembe Community, a community that is position two in terms of population in Kenya. He questioned why the Luhya community, despite its numbers, has not been able to secure its rightful position at the national negotiating table.

President William Ruto has asked the youthful protesters popularly known as Gen Zs to come out and state their plan as they push for change in government through street protests. I have told them, that if they have an alternative plan, let them come out and tell Kenyans their alternative plan, let them not cause chaos and anarchy. If they have a plan let them tell us," Ruto said. Ruto has on several occasions questioned the aftermath of the Gen Z demonstrations as the protesters have vowed to continue demanding accountability and good governance. "We will never allow a few people to cause mayhem, anarchy, destroy properties, burn down government buildings and cause problems in the country," Ruto said.

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEKThis week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover foldable buses, Piña Oatladas and the Stayman Islands. But with Topo Chico being about refreshment, we thought about how we can refresh the travel experience.” Read the full Q&A here. Plus, in partnership with MLS, the Beats, Cleats & Eats concert featured a performance by up-and-coming neo-soul artist, Chlothegod, which generated a stir on social media. Fans at each stop can expect the “ultimate racing experience,” including racing-themed interactives, giveaways, driver appearances and exclusive offers. In light of this partnership, we feel the need to remind competitors of the dangers of texting and driving.

A man in China deliberately crashed his car into his girlfriend and her father in a misguided attempt to save their relationship, shocking many people on social media. The woman, surnamed Ke, who is in her 20s, is 14 years younger than Rao. Ke had loaned nearly a million yuan to Rao to support his car dealing business, and wanted the money back. The driver, surnamed Xiao, was very cooperative, helping them contact the ambulance and the police. When he finally did, he told Ke he had been sleeping, but would rush straight to her.

The leaders expressed confidence that President Ruto is attentive to the concerns of the youth and women and that he has good intentions for the nation. Other leaders present in Marsabit included Faith Gitau, Betty Maina, Beatrice Adagala, Leah Sankaire, and Liza Chelule, among others.

Deputy President Rigathi has now revealed that President William Ruto granted his wish list in the newly reconstituted Cabinet. Speaking in Kinangop, Nyandarua County on Sunday, Gachagua said he is satisfied with the share Mt Kenya region got in the Cabinet, adding that they got a fair share. Gachagua said he will keep on defending the Mt Kenya region to ensure they get their fair share. He said there were no losers, adding that the Mt Kenya region remains happy because Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau adds to their numbers. I think the whole thing is a win for Kenya," Gachagua said.

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Rwandans living in Kenya on Sunday celebrated the 30th Liberation Day. The day commemorates the end of the genocide against the Tutsi which claimed a million lives. Rwanda’s Liberation Day is celebrated annually on July 4 but missions abroad mark the day on varying dates. The celebrations commemorate the day when the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) and the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) led by now President Paul Kagame liberated the country and put an end to the genocide. “Liberation Day represents the beginning of freedom from oppression and the rebirth of a nation.

Trump tells Christians they won’t have to vote after this electionRepublican presidential candidate Donald Trump told Christians on Friday that if they vote for him this November, “in four years, you don’t have to vote again. In four years, you don’t have to vote again, we’ll have it fixed so good you’re not going to have to vote,” Trump said. Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung did not directly address Trump’s remarks when asked to clarify them. Trump’s remarks on Friday pointed to the need for both parties to energize their base voters ahead of what will likely be a closely fought election. Jason Singer, a Harris campaign spokesperson, in a statement did not directly address Trump’s remarks about Christians not having to vote again.

The strategy comes at a time when cloud computing is redefining the global marketplace. Cloud computing plays a dual role in Kenya's e-commerce ecosystem—serving as an agent for innovation while also presenting implications for cybersecurity. With cloud computing, startups and SMEs can access high-quality IT resources without significant capital expenditure. Furthermore, cloud computing enables real-time and valuable data analytics and insights into consumer behavior, preferences, and purchasing patterns. Kenyan officials reported that over 1 billion cyber threats hit the nation in the final quarter of 2023—a massive jump from the 123 million cyber threats detected in the previous quarter.

Source: FacebookNyaboke's daughter, Marie Achieng, died on Sunday, July 28, and her body was taken to the Umash Funeral Home, Nairobi County. Nyaboke's daughter was a bubbly soulFriends of Marie Achieng have eulogised her as a great, bubbly, and fun-loving. Nyaboke Moraa and Marie Achieng serving mum-daughter goalsThe actress has been sharing videos creating content, especially dance clips with her daughter, to the amusement of many. Marie Achieng's private lifeUnlike her famous parents, Marie was not as vocal as her parents. Nyaboke shared a photo with her daughter and pampered her with love, praying for God's protection.

Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan on Monday accused fellow MPs under the ruling party of failing to listen to President William Ruto over austerity measures. In a media interview, Hassan revealed that United Democratic Party MPs were not in tune with the President after proposing a budget for Rachel Ruto's office despite Ruto scrapping it to cut on expenditure. Hassan argued that this was a different approach compared to what President Ruto announced publicly weeks ago. The budget was reintroduced with MPs arguing that if the office was scrapped, people would lose their jobs. Before Ruto's announcement, Rachel Ruto's office was set to be allocated Ksh696.6 million while Dorcas Rigathi's office was set to receive Ksh557.6 million.

사진 확대 "fluffy coke" is gaining popularity among young people. [Photo source = TikTok video capture]The British Independent reported on the 28th (local time) that "fluffy coke" is gaining popularity among young people. According to The Independent, Fluffy Cola became popular when Emma Gray and her grandmother, who are usually known for their unique food recipes on TikTok, introduced it. Emma posted a video of Fluffy Cola production on her TikTok account on the 6th. As the video spread rapidly, a production video using it also came out.

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced the top 15 finalists for the 2024 VALUE4HER Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA). This year’s selection, drawn from 1,535 applications across 44 African nations, showcases the continent’s top women excelling in agribusiness. The finalists have been drawn from Benin, Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. This year’s WAYA features five distinct categories, reflecting diversity and promoting the variety of talents among women agripreneurs in the continent. The categories are: Young Female Agripreneur (Rising Star), Women Empowerment Champion, Resilient and Inspirational Leader, Outstanding Value-Adding Enterprise and Female AgTech Innovator.