Reverend Kathy Kiuna has invited Nigerian televangelist Reverend Funke Felix Adejumo to Kenyan hours after her husband, Bishop Allan Kiuna, was laid to rest. Kathy Kiuna promised to make her husband, Bishop Allan Kiuna, proud during his burial ceremony. Kathy sweetly sang the famous gospel hit, One Day at a Time, while standing beside her spiritual mum, Teresia Wairimu. Why did Kathy Kiuna invite Nigerian preacher to Kenya? What you need to know about Bishop Allan Kiuna's deathProofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has reassured Kenyans that the president has heard their concerns and is ready to act on them. Mwaura said there was a need for the protesters to now call off the protests and allow the process to take place. “The president and the whole government have heard your concerns loud and clear, we are ready to act on it,” he said. He said parents should start by engaging their children at home to avoid engaging in violence. Mwaura further stressed the importance of media houses to be objective in reporting the ongoing protests in the country.

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said the country has lost approximately Sh6 billion as a result of the Gen Z demonstrations. "Overall, the country has lost approximately Sh6 billion, according to Kenya Revenue Authority, as a result of the demonstrations," he said. He further appealed to the Gen Zs to reconsider their plans of holding demonstrations since their grievances have been addressed. Mwaura noted that President William Ruto has taken a number of steps in response to the protesters' concerns regarding the governance of the country. On June 26, 2024, President William Ruto said he will not sign the Finance Bill into law and has called for its withdrawal.

The latest poll by TIFA has unveiled that cutting down government spending is the primary demand of the Gen Z demonstrations with 25 per cent of respondents in consensus. TIFA said 21 per cent of the respondents demanded that the government address the issue of unemployment among the youth. Further, 14 per cent demand that the government combats the vice that is corruption in government. Tifa said 7 percent of Gen Z demanded the audit of public debt, withdrawal of the 2024 Finance Bill and the dismissal of Cabinet Secretaries from office. TIFA said 6 per cent of respondents demanded the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) while 4 per cent demanded accountability from government officials and the reduction of taxes.

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai believes the Azimio la Umoja coalition has served its purpose and should now be dissolved. "Nobody disrespects Raila when we are alive, no press conference here," the youths shouted as they turned chairs upside down. Raila has since apologised to the journalists caught up in the melee that also saw some leaders roughed up. He assured the journalists and leaders caught up in the unfortunate incident that his party would take action on the perpetrators. He added that Azimio would get to the root of how the goons were able to breach security to interrupt the event.

On September 27, 2022, President William Ruto issued and signed a Presidential Executive Order establishing the office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary of the Republic of Kenya, a position unfamiliar to many. The President nominated Musalia Mudavadi, who was later sworn into office on October 27, 2022. The functions of the Prime Cabinet Secretary's office were promptly made public, with one of the key roles being performing any other function assigned by the President.

Media Personality and top NTV reporter Melita Ole Tenges has been poached to join Royal Media Service-owned station Citizen TV. Ole Tenges announced his exit from Nation Media Group after 7 years of service. In his exit message, he expressed gratitude towards the NTV management and his immediate bosses for the opportunity to work at the Twin Tower Media house. Grateful to God for guiding my journalistic path, and to Nation Media Group for the opportunity of a lifetime. We PRESS-On "Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn'," he said in his exit message.

Kathy Kiuna's lookalike sister, Jane Kirubi, shared a moving tribute at her brother-in-law Bishop Allan Kiuna's burial on Wednesday, July 17. Kathy Kiuna's sister talks about her relationship with Bishop Allan Kiuna. The mother of three wept and was seen being comforted by her spiritual mum, Reverend Teresia Wairimu. Why did Kathy Kiuna want to dump Bishop Allan? Here is the full video:What you need to know about Bishop Allan Kiuna's deathSource: TUKO.co.ke

Radio Africa Group has announced potential staff reductions, a decision that could mark the final major move of its long-time Founder and CEO, Patrick Quarcoo, who is set to retire later this month. Quarcoo, who officially steps down on July 26, reflected on his journey with Radio Africa Group, saying, "When I started Radio Africa Group in 2000, my vision was to create a platform that could inform, inspire, and connect people across Kenya and the continent." Radio Africa Group, headquartered at Lion's Place along Waiyaki Way, owns several prominent media outlets, including Kiss 100, Classic 105, Radio Jambo, East FM, Smooth FM, and The Star newspaper. Over the past two years, Radio Africa Group has faced significant challenges in retaining employees. The announcement comes hot on the heels of firings at the Nation Media Group and global media giant CNN.

Forty-eight boys in Zambia have been rescued from a male circumcision camp, after desperate complaints by some parents that their children had been abducted. Secretive traditional rite-of-passage ceremonies see boys aged between 10 and 17 spending up to six months in seclusion in the bush. Three of the rescued boys were briefly admitted to hospital – some for treatment from complications after undergoing circumcision typically done using razor blades. According to the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC), one of the boys was suffering from bilharzia, a chronic illness spread through contaminated water that impairs growth and brain development in children. The initiation is steeped in secrecy - it is a cultural taboo to talk about it and women are not allowed to go near a circumcision site.

Civil society groups want President William Ruto to competitively recruit a civilian as the new Inspector General of police. A civilian and not a police insider, would the best candidate to redeem the image and legitimacy of the police, they said. “In line with these key qualifications, we urge the President to strongly also consider competitively appointing a civilian to head the National Police Service,” the lobbyists said. They also wants Ruto to ensure the next IG is competitively recruited by allowing the public to participate in the process as part of raising confidence in the police. Ruto last week announced the resignation of IG Japhet Koome and appointed Douglas Kanja as replacement in acting capacity.

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has apologised to the media after journalists were roughed up by goons at his function held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation (JOOF) offices. During the incident leaders from other parties allied to Azimio were also roughed up by the rowdy youths. Raila in a statement on Thursday morning assured journalists and leaders caught up in the unfortunate incident that his party will take action on the perpetrators. On Wednesday, rowdy youths disrupted an Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya presser after leaders disagreed on President William Ruto's deal. "Nobody disrespects Raila when we are alive, no press conference here," the youths shouted as they turned chairs upside down.

Kenyan religious leaders based in the United States have urged Gen Z, the opposition to reconsider engaging the government in a national dialogue to address their demands. They have pleaded with them to consider the welfare of the members of the public and agree to give President William Ruto a chance for talks. However, both Gen Z and the opposition have declined to sit down with the government for a national dialogue, with Gen Z demanding that President William Ruto should step down. Speaking to the Star from Seattle, the President urged the parties involved not to politicise the issues being advocated so that a permanent solution can be found. Gen Z started protesting against the Finance Bill 2024, saying it was aimed at raising the cost of living.

First, raw iron ore, purified coal (or ​“coke”) and limestone are dumped into a scorching-hot blast furnace to produce iron metal. If the new furnaces are actually built, and if enough existing furnaces retire, the global steel fleet could consist of over 36 percent electric arc furnaces in 2030. As for replacing the blast furnace, the leading contender for that is direct reduced iron (DRI) production. A DRI plant that uses fossil gas typically emits 50 percent less CO2 than a coal-based blast furnace. (Researchers weren’t able to confirm the planned DRI capacity for SSAB​’s steel project in Mississippi.)

Commitment to circular designAt the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)’s School of Media, Arts and Design (SoMAD), circular product design is a cornerstone of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Industrial Design programme. “At SoMAD, we advance circular product design with our Lestarial Sustainable Material Lab, a hub of innovation where researchers develop materials that align with circular design principles,” said Ooi. Advantages of circular product design materialsCircular product design materials offer key benefits:> Easy to mould: these materials can be shaped with minimal energy and water use, reducing waste and carbon footprint during production. APU Industrial Design graduates specialise in sustainable design, contributing to the green economy by designing products for circular ecosystems. This real-world experience prepares them for careers in sustainability product design consulting, product design management and entrepreneurship.