The Public Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Paul Famba as its new Chief Executive Officer. While confirming the appointment, PSC Chairperson Anthony Muchiri announced that the commission made the appointment in the exercise of its powers under Section 15(2) of the Public Service Commission Act. "The incoming CEO brings to the Commission a wealth of experience as a career administrator, having served in senior positions in the Government," the PSC Chairperson noted. On April 3, the Commission announced an open vacancy for the position of CEO through an advertisement published by a local daily. “Pursuant to Article 233 (5) and (6) and section 15 (1) and (2) of the Public Service Commission Act, 2017, the Public Service Commission is mandated to appoint a suitably qualified person to be the secretary to the commission through an open, transparent and competitive recruitment process,” read part of the vacancy advertisement.

June 05, 2024 13:13 UTC

'Nitish Kumar aur Chandrababu Naidu sab ke dost…' (ET Online)Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut02:56 Min | June 05, 2024, 6:21 PM ISTOn chances of INDIA alliance forming govt, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut says, "...Ab Nitish Kumar aur Chandrababu sabhi ke dost hain…Mujhe nahi lagta hai ki Chandrababu and Nitish Kumar jaise log desh ke loktantra aur samvindhan ko jin logon se khatra hai unke saath jaayenge..."“Where does BJP have the majority? I believe that Modi ji and BJP don’t have the majority. It is not Modi ji’s work to run such a government. He used to talk about Modi ki sarkar, modi ki guarantee…If they try to form a government, it will not stay. We have the mandate and the number."

June 05, 2024 12:59 UTC

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June 05, 2024 12:35 UTC

Stivo Simple Boy has been single for a while since parting ways with his girlfriend, Grace Atieno. Photo: Stivo Simple Boy. Source: InstagramIs Stivo Simole Boy single? Why does Stivo Simple Boy wash dishes? Here is the video:Reactions include:Samson Maraba said:"Stivo simple boy is a good man let him do it."

June 05, 2024 12:15 UTC

Emergency services and the regional Armed Support Unit attended a house in Ballyneety, Co Limerick, at around 11.40pm on Tuesday. The woman was treated by paramedics at the scene but succumbed to her injuries. Gardai said they encountered “a number of aggressive dogs” at the scene, one of which has since been put down. An investigation is under way at Roxboro Road Garda Station and the scene is being held for a technical examination. Rural Minister Heather Humphreys, who recently set up a group to examine dog control, said she was “appalled” by the “deeply shocking incident”.

June 05, 2024 11:25 UTC





IPOH: There is still a group of educated women sceptical about undergoing breast cancer screening due to various misconceptions. National Cancer Society of Malaysia’s (NCSM) managing director Associate Prof Dr M. Murallitharan said one of the reasons for this challenge is due to the belief in pseudoscience. He said one of the misconceptions from this pseudoscience is that when one does mammograms and other screening tests, one develops breast cancer. “Yearly about 40% of women that undergo screening examinations are new clients, meaning these people have never undergone any form of examinations related to breast cancer before this. A breast cancer survivor, Linda Pereira, a retired dentist, said her world came crumbling down when a doctor informed her in 2008 that she had breast cancer.

June 05, 2024 11:11 UTC

NIBONG TEBAL: The government does not plan to extend the deadline for the hiring of foreign workers, including Bangladeshis, into the country through the Labour Recalibration Programme 2.0, which ended on May 31. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the period given was reasonable to manage all foreign worker procedures. Saifuddin Nasution said recently, there was a surge of over 20,000 foreign workers over four days, from May 28 until 31, into the country. “The issue is why wait till May 31 to bring them (foreign workers) in,” he said. He said the influx of foreign workers has reached the target of foreign manpower requirements for the manufacturing, construction and service sectors.

June 05, 2024 11:03 UTC

Kanye West says he will counter-sue his former assistant, after she filed court documents accusing him of sexual harassment and breach of contract. In her lawsuit, Lauren Pisciotta alleged the star sent her vulgar texts and performed sex acts while on the phone with her. West’s legal representative has now called those accusations “baseless” and accused Pisciotta of engaging in “blackmail and extortion” after the star rejected her sexual advances. Pisciotta is believed to have worked for West from 2021 to 2022, initially on his fashion line before becoming his personal assistant on a salary of $1m (KSh. The statement further alleged that, after West rejected her advances, Pisciotta attempted to blackmail him for $60m (KSh.

June 05, 2024 10:49 UTC

Ivy Grove Care Home, owned by Care UK, arranged for Mr Clark to be met by his family and fellow resident Richard Hawe, who joined him on the plane. Mr Clark said: “To be up in the air again and to see London at that view was amazing. “It was lovely to see Arthur reconnect with something he is passionate about. He was in his element during the plane ride, sharing his knowledge but also taking in what the pilot had to say too. He had a wonderful time and loved every minute of the day.

June 05, 2024 10:26 UTC

Rainfall will be locally heavy at times. Low near 70F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Low near 70F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

June 05, 2024 10:23 UTC

Read: Dim outlook for carbon market as companies cut backThere is growing debate over the ethics and efficacy of offsets, also called carbon credits, to excuse some corporate emissions. Offsets are generated by investing in projects that lower or prevent carbon emissions and can be traded. AdvertisementThe letter's main author told Reuters that the lack of certainty in the SBTi's guidance was damaging corporate confidence and slowing financing. This was welcomed by both companies and developing countries that are relying on carbon offset projects to generate cash. In their May 24 letter, the West African countries reminded the SBTi board of its pledge in April, which is still on its website.

June 05, 2024 10:22 UTC

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has unveiled the government's campaign roadmap for opposition leader Raila Odinga's Africa Union Commission chairperson job bid. Mudavadi said the secretariat includes officials from the government and Raila's team that will work around the clock to facilitate the opposition leader's campaign. Mudavadi termed Raila a visionary leader who has the chance of winning the seat and taking the African Union to the next level. The state has established a campaign secretariat which includes the candidate's strategy team," Mudavadi said. Mudavadi said the secretariat team will be preparing campaign materials and translating Raila's resume into six languages for submission by June.

June 05, 2024 10:17 UTC

President William Ruto on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his historic re-election in the recently concluded Indian elections. Ruto acknowledged the significance of the Indian people's democratic resilience saying that this is another testament to the strength of the world’s largest democracy. "I wish to congratulate the people of India for once again affirming to the world the vibrancy and maturity of their democracy," Ruto said. He also expressed his confidence in Prime Minister Modi's leadership and commitment to a better India which he said he believes will enhance the unity and prosperity of the nation. "The bilateral relations will galvanize the search for cooperative solutions to the most formidable challenges that threaten the stability of the world and its sustainability, including conflicts, the climate crisis and the debt burden."

June 05, 2024 10:01 UTC

Detectives are investigating an incident in which a 47-year-old woman died after collapsing in the bathroom of her house in Pangani area, Nairobi. According to police, Sophia Wangari had been taking a shower in her bathroom on June 4 when she collapsed. The relative told police Wangari collapsed again and lost consciousness. The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy and other investigations. The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy as part of the probe into the death, police said.

June 05, 2024 09:53 UTC

India’s witnesses the fruits of Holistic growth in various sectors under the leaderNarendra Modi has really taken India to the next level! From boosting the economy to modernizing infrastructure and making a mark on the global stage, his leadership is truly game-changing. Expanding and modernizing our highway infrastructure will boost connectivity, economic growth, and regional development. Generative tech is set to fuel economic growth, propelling us towards 'Viksit' status by 2047. https://t.co/k3LpYqsK9d — Shivam Verma (@vshivam2244) June 4, 2024🇮🇳 @narendramodi 🇮🇳Modi 3.O is very Prominent for the Surging growth of Indian Economy and become the third largest economy of the world.

June 05, 2024 09:48 UTC