Pamella Sittoni has become the biggest casualty so far in the ongoing layoff at the Nation Media Group (NMG). Ms Sittoni, who was Group Managing Editor of the Nation Media Group, the highest position in the editorial pecking order, will be exiting by the end of June, after reaching a deal with the company to terminate her employment prematurely. Meanwhile, the exit of Pamella Sittoni is being closely watched as it has already touched off succession talk, with insiders trying to figure out who will take over from her from those who survive the cleanup. She stands out as a pioneer, being among the first lady to hold the position of Group Managing Editor at the Nation Media Group, and arguably in Kenyan media. Her ascent continued, catapulting her to the position of Managing Editor of The EastAfrican, Executive Editor and Managing Editor of Daily Nation, Executive Editor for Partnerships, and, evantually, Group Managing Editor.

Bolt on Monday announced that the target to raise Ksh.10 million to assist flood victims in Kenya was achieved. 5% of each ride’s revenue from this category was apportioned and forwarded to the Kenya Red Cross Society. The partnership between Bolt and the Kenya Red Cross Society to support flood victims across Kenya started in May 2024. Speaking at the final handover ceremony, Linda Ndungu, Bolt Country Manager said the funds raised will support flood victims through the Kenya Red Cross Society. The response to the ‘Flood Assist’ category was overwhelming, allowing us to meet our target in just two weeks.

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A group calling for demonstrations against punitive tax proposals wants President William Ruto to affirm his respect for the constitutional right of Kenyans to protest and picket peacefully. In a statement, the Concerned Citizen Movement said the President should also affirm his total command of security agents, especially the police. Ogola and Mugachia said the government needs to allow peaceful protests to be carried out by any citizen concerned of any issue affecting them. They added that the current administration needs to respect Generation Z's revolutionary thinking and not be dismissive. They said the President need to understand that the population, especially youth, is the most valuable asset of any nation when properly harnessed.

Kimani Ichung'wah lauded Gen Zs for being non-violent. Source: UGCHow did Kimani Ichung'wah criticise Gen Zs? Why did Kimani Ichung'wah praise Gen Zs? Elsewhere, Kitui East Member of Parliament, Nimrod Mbai, called on President William Ruto to schedule an urgent meeting with Generation Z (Gen Z) to address their concerns and demands. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Mbai emphasised that Gen Z's recent activities reflect the true face of Kenya.

The scholar-athlete earned all-Marmonte League first-team honors while helping Newbury Park win its second straight league championship and advance to the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs. Higa averaged 12.32 kills, 3.12 aces, 13.7 assists and 2.9 blocks to earn Marmonte League Player of the Year honors. Fisher, who was named to the Coastal Canyon League first team, has been selected to the U19 USA National Volleyball Team. PROVIDED BY CAMARILLO VOLLEYBALLTYLER ANDRESEN, Westlake: The junior hitter finished the season with 297 kills, 52 aces, 65 blocks and 100 digs. He earned all-CIF-SS first-team honors for Division 5 and was named to the Channel League’s first team.

GLASTONBURY fans have been left stunned by the prices of drinks at this year's festival after an on-site bar list was revealed. 3 Glastonbury kicks off later this week Credit: Getty Images - Getty3 The bar prices haven't gone down too well with music fans Credit: x.com/glastobationMany commenting on social media site X don't believe it's value for money, in fact some have branded it " criminal". It's not only in Glasto, everywhere in UK it has crazy prices for no reason, in Italy is like £5!" They have gone on to achieve six UK Number 1 albums, with all but their first studio album hitting the top spot. They headlined Glastonbury Festival in 2014, alongside Metallica and Arcade Fire.

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir on Sunday shared footage of a young man being abducted in broad daylight in Bamburi. In a statement, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) elected governor remarked that this was part of a wider roundup of Gen Zs who have been accused of planning anti-government protests. The abduction in Bamburi happened at a time when several young men were abducted in Nairobi in relation to Finance Bill demonstrations. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir addressing residents on September 15, 2023 Photo Abdulswamad Nassir“You cannot silence a people by making them disappear. A young boy was abducted today at Bamburi Go Kart and others were abducted in Nairobi.”Abdulswamad remarked that this was not the type of country that he envisioned.

One person died and dozens were injured during a stampede at President Paul Kagame's campaign rally, Rwanda's national broadcaster reported, ahead of a vote widely expected to extend the incumbent's 24-year iron-fisted rule. Kagame has been Rwanda's de facto ruler since the end of the 1994 genocide which claimed some 800 000 lives, mostly Tutsis but also moderate Hutus. Campaigning kicked off on Saturday, with Kagame addressing rallies in Musanze and Rubavu in northern Rwanda on the weekend. "One person died and 37 others were injured in a stampede that occurred during the RPF-Inkotanyi campaigns in Rubavu on Sunday," the state-run Rwanda Broadcasting Agency reported, using the official name for Kagame's party. He has been praised for Rwanda's economic recovery after the genocide but faces criticism over rights abuses and political repression.

Kane, 30, pulled no punches when asked about Lineker's damning comments following England's bore draw with Denmark on Thursday (June 20). And Lineker has now blamed us over the striker's reply to his own "England were sh*t" remarks. READ MORE: Inside England Euro 2024 training camp in town with mowing grass and eating eggs banREAD MORE: Harry Kane hits back at Gary Lineker over brutal X-rated England Euro 2024 rantThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more England Euro 2024 kit Buy England's Euro 2024 kit The Three Lions are among the favourites to win this summer's Euro 2024 tournament and you can get your hands on the brand new Nike home and away kits before the first whistle. So, I get it, it puts Harry on the spot, but I think he actually answered it fine.“What do you think of Gary Lineker trying to blame Daily Star Sport for Harry Kane's outburst?

President William Ruto has said he is ready to engage youths protesting against ‘harsh’ tax laws pushed by his administration. The group, Gen Z, have planned a week-long protest to push the MPs to reject the controversial Bill. They have stepped forward, tribeless, they have stepped forward peacefully and I want to tell them we are going to engage them to build a better nation," Ruto said. Organisers of the protests said politicians who voted 'Yes' for the Bill should not be allowed to speak in churches. I agree, let’s respect the church going forward,” he said.

“When the economy slows down, the lottery may move forward,” Su Guojing, founder of the non-governmental trade organisation China Lottery Industry Salon, said in an interview with the website of state broadcaster CCTV. Gua gua le sales accounted for 26.1 per cent of the total, representing a 81.4 per cent year on year increase. As of 2022, central and local governments had divided lottery proceeds equally, including income from gua gua le. “In the end, my luck was pretty good, so I’d get a ticket every so often.”But amid the scarcity of gua gua le tickets, it takes Men longer to find tickets. And in the first four months of 2024, 2,105 lottery-related companies registered in China, representing a year-on-year increase of 158.92 per cent.

Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie has issued a public apology following widespread backlash over his comments regarding the authenticity of images and the legitimacy of protests against the Finance Bill 2024. In a handwritten letter, Kiarie on Monday expressed regret for his "unnecessary, misguided and insensitive" remarks made during the heated debate on the bill in Parliament. ADVERTISEMENTPulse Live Kenya"I truly apologise for comments I made regarding the protest and the authenticity of certain images," Kiarie began. The apology comes in the wake of significant online criticism, where Kenyans accused Kiarie of trivialising the legitimate concerns of protesters. ADVERTISEMENTHis initial comments had claimed that the protests were "fake" and suggested that some of the photos shared online did not represent the true state of affairs.

Amidst massive protests planned in Kenya on Tuesday over the controversial Finance Bill 2024, several international and local organisations are raising concerns about the possibility of an internet shutdown by the government. The organisations say shutting down or throttling the internet would be a gross violation of fundamental human rights. These organisations include Access Now, Amnesty International Kenya, Article 19 Eastern Africa, the Law Society of Kenya, The Police Reforms Working Group, the Bloggers Association of Kenya, the Kenya Human Rights Commission, and the Kenya Medical Association. Other concerns raised by the organisations are shadow-banning hashtags or a mass media ban on live reporting. Other bodies including Kictanet, Paradigm Initiative, and Internet Society Kenya Chapter have also joined the calls.

Nation Media Group has announced the return of the comedy show Churchill Show to NTV, two years after the show moved from NTV. Churchill Show, led by the ‘father’ of the modern comedy entertainment industry, Daniel Ndambuki, also known as Churchill, left NTV two years ago for Cape Media's TV47. Now, there is joy among comedy fans as the show is set to return to its original home, NTV. Announcing the news, NTV stated that the decision was driven largely by fans who have been asking for the return of Churchill Show for a long time. The Churchill Show first aired on NTV in 2007 and ended in May 2022.