Editor's Review The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) has 39 member states spread across Asia, Europe, South America, and Africa. President William Ruto has announced that Kenya has officially joined the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) as a member state. "Kenya has formally joined the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) as a Member State, strengthening our country's resolve to achieve self-reliance in vaccine production," President Ruto posted on X. It has 39 member states spread across Asia, Europe, South America, and Africa. In Africa, the member states of IVI are Egypt, Rwanda, Liberia, and Senegal.

Another retired officer told the trial of three men accused of the murder how he heard a “horrifying” scream after the shot which killed Ms McKee was fired. Ms McKee, 29, died after being hit by a bullet as she stood close to police vehicles while observing rioting in the Creggan area of Londonderry on the night of April 18 2019. On Wednesday morning, the non-jury trial heard from a series of PSNI officers who were on duty in Derry during the disorder the night Ms McKee was shot. The trial has previously heard how police Land Rovers had come under attack from rioters. One officer described the scene in the Creggan area just after Ms McKee was shot.

Those are just some of the phrases used to describe Dr Pepper, the un-pin-downable soda brand whose secret recipe is said to include 23 flavors. This week, we learned that the purplish-red canned beverage (see, even its label contains an enigma!) had joined Pepsi to become the nation’s second-best-selling soda, behind category-dominating Coke, according to trade publication Beverage Digest. (Dr Pepper is technically a smidgen ahead, but it’s essentially a tie.)

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has asked leaders to stop dragging President William Ruto into local tribal politics. Mudavadi said Ruto has earned global recognition as a leader and made all efforts to unite Kenyans and should not be sabotaged by those interested in tribal politics. "As members of the Cabinet, we should be the ones helping the President to unite the country instead of propagating divisive talk," Mudavadi said. Ichung'wah said tribal politics was no longer acceptable in the country and leaders should not divide Kenyans along those lines. He called for respect among leaders saying they should stop name-calling and abusing each other because of selfish interests.

A dealer who supplied multi-million pound shipments of drugs and a convicted murderer are among a group of criminals caught on camera partying in prison and chanting vile racism. The video shows Hinchcliffe and a number of other individuals inside a cell listening to dance music and drinking suspected alcohol. We understand the video was taken inside HMP Buckley Hall - a category C prison near Rochdale - on Friday, May 24. The ECHO has muted the video because of the vile racist language used by the prisoners. The ECHO understands the videos were shared online but have since been removed.

Coronation Street stars have reacted as Jack P Shepherd has swapped the UK for somewhere much more exciting. The David Platt actor, 36, is a household name, having been a huge part of the soap's cast since 2000. READ MORE: Coronation Street's Sair Khan flooded with support as she shares tough personal updateREAD MORE: Jane Danson declares 'end of an era' as Coronation Street star leaves soapWhen he isn't filming on the cobbles, Jack provides regular updates with his 395,000 Instagram followers. The photos show a pack of lions enjoying a meal, as well as some clips of Hanni filming the wild animals. The star's Corrie colleagues have been quick to react to the post, as Sam Blakeman actor Jude Riordan joked: "Knowsley Safari Park is looking great Jack".

POPSUGAR Photography / Chloe DunnImage Source: PS UK Photography Chloe DunnIt’s a well-known fact that I am a Diet Coke girlie. My Vanilla Coke Hair Transformation Results“Cherry Coke” hair has been growing in popularity after stars like Dua Lipa and Megan Fox debuted new red hairdos earlier this year, but for those who aren’t ready to commit to the cherry-red colour, “Vanilla Coke” is a great alternative. “Coke Vanilla is the perfect blend of buttery and icy, you don’t want too much butter and just a touch of ice. It’s the perfect delicate combination of warm and cool,” Hilton tells PS UK. Image Source: PS UK Photography Chloe DunnIf you’re looking for the same result, Hilton suggests asking your stylist to bleach slices through the hair.

Kitui South MP Rachel Nyamai has denounced reports that she opposes First Daughter Charlene Ruto's charity work in the county. Kitui South MP Rachel Nyamai said she supports the charity work undertaken by Charlene Ruto, targeting needy children. Source: UGCWhy Rachel Nyamai wants Nation Media Group to apologiseOn Wednesday, June 5, a local daily carried a story about Nyamai publicly castigating Charlene during a shoe donation exercise in her constituency. According to Daily Nation, Nyamai claimed the Zero Bare Foot Campaign organisers had sidelined her. How Kitui's needy children benefited from Charlene's charityNeedy pupils in Kitui county were beneficiaries of shoes courtesy of First Daughter Charlene Ruto.

This shortage within the county is limiting business capacity and forcing temporary or partial closures for some tourism businesses. To tackle this, Cumbria Tourism has recently taken on a brand-new worker transport coordinator, Natalie Fryer (funded by Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership). Cumbria Tourism has recently shared a Worker Transport survey, to delve into the challenges for workers who rely on public transport within the county. Rachel Tyson, head of partnerships and projects at Cumbria Tourism said: “We’re delighted to have secured funding for this new role. Having a dedicated worker transport coordinator will allow us to pull together the transport requirements of tourism businesses.

KUALA LUMPUR: The autopsy for the remains of climber Zulkifli Yusuf has been completed on Monday (local time), and the body is now in a mortuary in Alaska awaiting repatriation to Malaysia, according to the Alpine Club Malaysia. "So far, we have not received any details regarding the flight expected to bring back the remains of the deceased," the post said. "Before being brought back, the body will be bathed and shrouded with the cooperation of the Islamic Community Center of Anchorage in Alaska." On June 1, the club announced that one of three Malaysian climbers, who had been stranded at an altitude of 19,700 feet on Denali Mountain in Alaska since May 28 while climbing the highest peak in North America, had died. It said that Zulkifli died at 6am on May 29 (local time) while sheltering in a snow cave known as the Football Field.

The High Court has blocked the nomination of Zablon Muruka Mokua as a judge of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ). This comes after Dr Mokua's selection was challenged by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). The LSK challenged the nomination of Dr Mokua arguing that he does not qualify for the post. “Further, a conservatory order is hereby issued suspending any further consideration, deliberation, processing, approval, or appointment of the 3rd Respondent (Dr Mokua) as a Judge of the East African Court of Justice First Instance Division, pending the hearing and determination of this Application,” Justice Mugambi ruled. Dr Mokua, who served as an MCA for Basi Central Ward in Kisii County from 2017 to 2022 was nominated on April 18, 2024 by East African Community Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza to replace Justice Charles Nyachae who resigned in January.

Plants Peepal tree on World Environment Day at Buddha Jayanti Park in DelhiThe Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has launched 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Campaign on the occasion of World Environment Day. The Prime Minister posted a thread on X;“Today, on World Environment Day, delight to start a campaign, #एक_पेड़_माँ_के_नाम. I call upon everyone, in India and around the world, to plant a tree in the coming days as a tribute to your mother. I call upon everyone, in India and around the world, to plant a tree in the coming days as a tribute to your mother. Do share a picture of you doing so using #Plant4Mother or #एक_पेड़_माँ_के_नाम.

Former Nairobi Mayor Joe Aketch is among politicians who on Wednesday unveiled a lobby group that will traverse the country to market President William Ruto’s agenda. Dubbed 'Ruto Reloaded Movement', the team said it will lead a national campaign to sensitise Kenyans about the Kenya Kwanza achievements over the last two years. Aketch who is the patron of the RRM group said the motivation behind the formation of the group is lack of information on the government’s progress among Kenyans. Aketch noted that the RRM group is in support of the positive achievements witnessed across the country since President Ruto was elected. “We are a national movement with representation across the country,’’ said RRM chairperson Jacob Karanja.

By REUTERS More by this AuthorThe next Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals will be put back six months to the start of 2026, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) said on Wednesday. Africa will have four teams at the Club World Cup and many of those players are likely to be picked for the Cup of Nations. Caf was repeatedly asked about the obvious clash but failed to offer a solution until general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba told the BBC the Nations Cup finals would be held in early 2026. Caf has also been under fire for its inability to fix dates for this year’s women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals, also in Morocco. There is also uncertainty around the second edition of the African Football League, the continent’s new super league launched last year.

Nollywood comic character Helen Paul reveals the secret to a happy marriage. Photo credit: @helenpaulSource: UGCWhy women should give their salaries to husbandsThe comedienne, who is happily married with two boys, believes that women's salaries, wages, and income should be paid directly into their husbands' accounts. Helen Paul noted that this will help build trust and better bonds between a husband and wife. After sharing her hot takes about relationships on social media, a raft of responses followed Helen's post. Even though the post was a light-hearted jibe by Helen Paul, many women reacted to it, rejecting the idea fervently.