AdvertisementPresident Joe Biden addressed the nation for the first time since he dropped out from the presidential race in a speech from the White House on Wednesday night. The 81-year-old said his love of the United States was greater than his desire to stay in the Oval Office as he insisted he could have served four more years. He boasted about his 'record', mumbled through his lines and avoided mentions of his health as emotional members of his family - including son Hunter - watched from the side. Follow DailyMail.com’s U.S. politics blog for all the updates from Washington D.C. and around the country.

Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi on Wednesday moved to push the government to compensate Kenyan business owners who incurred huge losses after their enterprise establishments were looted during the recent anti-government protests. Speaking while submitting amendments to the State of the Nation Motion in the Senate, Kathuri proposed that the state initiate a comprehensive audit and compensate the owners of all affected businesses. The Senator also wants the government to fast-track the insurance compensation for police officers who suffered injuries during the protests. Photo Kathuri MurungiAnother key recommendation from the Senator was to have the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) undertake investigations to identify the organisations allegedly sponsoring the protests. The Senator, taking cue from President William Ruto accused foreign organisations of orchestrating and coordinating violence in the country which he stated calls for prompt investigations.

PETALING JAYA: Mohd Hafez Kamarudin in a Toyota GR Yaris again proved unstoppable as he went on to claim his third successive race win in three rounds at the MSF Superturismo last weekend at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit. The 37–year-old finished the 22-lap race around the circuit’s North Track ahead of Indonesian driver Umar Abdullah in a Honda Civic FD2R in the Super Touring class but the gap he had this time was only marginal at 2.48 seconds.

Gen Z protesters match along Moi Avenue in Nairobi during anti-government protests on July 23, 2024. Over the past few weeks, the young protesters, commonly now known as Gen Z, have sustained a demand for governance reforms. In his speech yesterday during the unveiling of the other set of Cabinet Secretaries, President Ruto acknowledged the gravity of the issues raised by the youth, notably corruption and accountability. In a gesture to appease the youth, Ruto also called for the release of all individuals arrested during the demonstrations. Despite this concession, Gen Z protesters continued their demands, forcing Ruto to announce austerity measures on June 26.

"This initiative seeks to establish Faulu as the preferred financial partner, offering tailored solutions and fostering long-term relationships with landlords and agents, who are key stakeholders in the country's real estate sector," noted Faulu Bank Chief Executive Julius Ouma. While the real estate sector is expanding both formally and informally, challenges persist in product flexibility and accessibility for potential homeowners and borrowers. The KNBS report emphasizes that advancements in construction technologies and property transaction processes will be crucial in transforming the sector. The real estate sector continues to grow rapidly, but obstacles persist in offering adaptable products and accessible solutions for those seeking loans or home ownership. According to the KNBS report, the industry's transformation is significantly influenced by progress in building technologies and improvements in property transaction processes, including buying, selling, and renting.

The cookbook author, 38, tried her hand at what the internet is calling fluffy soda. The trendy beverage has creators coating the inside of a glass with marshmallow fluff, scooping in ice cubes and pouring in Coca-Cola. “Now I did notice that some people did not know the difference between marshmallow fluff and marshmallow cream and since I am a trained scientist let me show you,” she said, demonstrating the difference with two jars. The drink is reminiscent of the dirty soda trend that took over TikTok in 2022. Dirty soda typically mixes soda with creamer or half-and-half, flavored syrups and lime juice.

A Miami couple has revealed they have been left stranded in Bora Bora during their dreamy trip amid sky high costs due to airport strikes. The industry's action caused Air Tahiti and Air Moana to cancel all domestic flights through the Bora Bora Airport as strikers demand that their needs be met by officials. Omid and Karrah Kazravan left stranded in Bora Bora during their dreamy honeymoon amid sky high costs due to airport strikesThe industrial action has caused Air Tahiti and Air Moana to cancel all domestic flights through the Bora Bora Airport as strikers demand that their needs be met by officials'We gotta take matters into our own hands. 'I love Bora Bora, and as fun as it would be in theory to be stuck on the island you’re right the prices are insane. As of now, Air Tahiti has issued a warning that reads: 'Due to the strike of the airport staff of Tahiti, disruptions on the flights program of Bora Bora, Rangiroa and Raiatea are to be expected.'

President William Ruto has named Nominated MP and ODM chairman John Mbadi as Cabinet Secretary for Treasury. In the run-up to the 2022 elections, Mbadi left tongues wagging when he withdrew from the Homa Bay governor race to concentrate on Raila’s presidential campaigns. He was set to battle out for the party's ticket with then Woman Representative, Gladys Wanga, who is now the Homa Bay governor. In October 2022, Mbadi said the National Assembly needed to reject the majority of President William Ruto’s Cabinet picks. Speaking during the approval debate of cabinet nominees on Wednesday at parliament, Mbadi said all the 22 nominees were ‘deficient in all ways’.

Those stores are the ones i buy from when i need hygiene products, hair products, school supplies etc. an Ai that doesn’t support Israel hey guys, since chatgpt and gemini are supporting Israel, I wonder what are eome alternatives that doesn’t support Israel ?? Is it okay to buy from brands that sell their products in Israel? I want to buy shoes from Crocs, but I noticed they sell their products in Israel. I know Coke is on the list and a brand that has connections to “Israel” but yesterday I bought one.

Reconstitution of the Cabinet threatens to split ODMThe ongoing reconstitution of the cabinet is threatening to split Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Party (ODM). ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna on Tuesday said the party is not negotiating with the Kenya Kwanza government for any coalition or political arrangement but focusing on a national conversation for a better Kenya. The party warned its members against making themselves available for Cabinet appointments, in an announcement that has added confusion in ODM’s plans to work with the government under the proposed ‘broad-based government’. In a statement, party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna revealed that some of their members were already canvassing for Cabinet and other government appointments. On the other hand, Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has contradicted the ODM secretary general about claims that the party is disinterested in the Cabinet appointmentsRead more:Confusion rocks ODM as Raila allies jostle for Cabinet postsRaila Odinga: I am not desperate to join William Ruto’s government

Somali nationals in the Diaspora have been assured of investment opportunities back at home. Speaking at the International Somali Diaspora Conference, Vice chairman of the International Bank of Somalia (IBS Bank), Abdirizack Warsame said the diaspora has been instrumental in rebuilding their country. "The Somali diaspora has been instrumental in both rescuing and rebuilding our nation. He further assured the Somali diaspora of the bank's full support in implementing their innovative ideas for Somalia. The historic International Somali Diaspora Conference was hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, united Somalis worldwide under the theme "Harnessing the Power of Somali Diaspora for a Better and Prosperous Somalia."

President William Ruto. [PCS]In a bid to regain favour with Kenyans, President William Ruto Wednesday proposed a raft of measures to slay the dragon of corruption. This, he said, would be done with the aim of deploying a digital public procurement infrastructure within six months. "The aim of these measures is to provide an open and transparent public procurement platform which gives open, real-time and end-to-end public visibility of public procurement from advertisement to award of contract," said the President. At the same time, President Ruto has pledged government's support to families whose kin lost their lives or were injured during the anti-government protests that have rocked the country for the past one month.

The company accidentally paid a man in Chile 286 times his salary in May. When the company realized the mistake, the employee assured his boss that he would return the excess amount. In May, the company mistakenly transferred approximately Rs 1.42 crore (165,398,851 Chilean pesos) to the employee instead of his monthly salary of Rs 43,000 (500,000 pesos). After realizing that the employee had received approximately 286 times his monthly salary, the company reached out to him. To recover their money, the company contacted officials and initiated legal action against the employee.

The FC Seoul attacker, who opted for a transfer to the South Korean outfit following his departure from Manchester United, appears to have settled into life in the Asian nation. Jesse Lingard in action during the K-League match between Seoul FC and Daegu at Seoul World Cup Stadium on May 19, 2024. However, while Lingard has yet to make a significant impact with his goal-scoring ability for his new club, he has certainly lit up social media with a video of him unloading goods from a truck. The forward responded with a photo alongside Messi on his social media handle. PAY ATTENTION: check out news exactly for YOU ➡️ click on “Recommended for you” and enjoy!

Nairobi - President William Ruto is scheduled to address the country from State House, Nairobi, later today, July 24. President William Ruto will address the nation at 1pm. Photo: William Ruto. In a media invite, State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed disclosed that the presser would be at 1pm. "President William Ruto to address the nation at 1pm, at State House Nairobi," Mohamed said on X.