Jama disclosed that the hospital will not only serve the residents of Garissa but the entire region of Northern Kenya, neighbouring counties and even Somalia. “Today I am standing here a very happy man to oversee the this very important project. “As an institution we are honoured to have to have such a facility. We are proud as an institution and from where I seat I can say the future looks really bright as far as improving our healthcare is concerned,” she said. She said the facility will improve the survival rates of the children born in Garissa not just for them to survive but for them to thrive and give value to the county in the future.

June 03, 2024 04:09 UTC

Two rival factions have now emerged in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Nairobi branch as the ruling party holds its grassroots elections across the country. One wing that backs Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has claimed victory in the just-concluded ward elections. Mr Sakaja is vying for the position of Nairobi UDA boss. “We shall not be divided by tribal politics, we shall pursue unity for a better Nairobi,” Mr Sakaja said. Mr Sakaja claimed that his opponent for the UDA Nairobi branch chairmanship position, Mr Gakuya, is a project.

June 03, 2024 03:54 UTC

Bungoma - Cracks have continued to emerge between President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. President William Ruto said the country's future was bright. Photo: William Ruto/ Rigathi Gachagua. And you should not accept people who are prophesying darkness and bleak future. How Rigathi Gachagua predicted a bleak future for Mt KenyaSentiments by the president come a few days after Gachagua claimed there are individuals plotting against the Mt Kenya region.

June 03, 2024 03:46 UTC

Mt Kenya has become increasingly disputed as tensions escalate. During a recent church service in Kieni, Gachagua warned the Mt Kenya region will regret failure to unite. They have sufficient funds to carry out their plan, they are leading the meetings, together with youthful leaders from Mt Kenya region,” Ngunjiri claimed. He said Mt Kenya has a golden opportunity to request projects, given the number of powerful individuals it has in government. Murango said the Mountain has been set against itself and instead of focusing on development, region leaders are fighting for their own interests.

June 03, 2024 01:35 UTC

LIVE UPDATESExit Poll 2024 Results LIVE Updates: BJP-NDA breakthrough in South, sweep in India, predict most poll results39 min read . Updated: 03 Jun 2024, 06:12 AM ISTExit Poll 2024 Live Updates: Many exit polls predicted a cleen sweep for the BJP-led NDA in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The Opposition's INDIA bloc may face a setback by winning just over 100-130 seats. Stay tuned to this Exit Polls 2024 LIVE blog to know latest in exit poll predictions.

June 02, 2024 23:56 UTC





A raid in the Sargent Park neighbourhood Saturday netted Winnipeg police about $28,000 worth of illegal drugs. Police said they raided a home in the 1300 block of Spruce Street during the day. There, they found:- 2,903 grams of benzocaine (estimated street value of $500)- 266 grams of cocaine (estimated street value of $20,000)- 103 ¼-gram pieces of crack cocaine (estimated street value of $2,000)- 70 grams of marijuana (estimated street value of $700)- 158 Percocet pills (estimated street value of $780)- 309 Gabapentin pills (estimated street value $3,100)Police also found digital scales, packaging materials, "contaminated kitchen appliances" and accessories and a money counter. A 35-year-old Winnipeg man faces numerous drug trafficking charges and is also charged with producing cocaine. He is in custody, said police.

June 02, 2024 22:21 UTC

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described South Africa's election results as a victory for its democracy, despite his African National Congress (ANC) party losing its majority for the first time. It is the ANC's worst election result since apartheid ended 30 years ago - though it still has by far the most seats. "As the leaders of political parties, as all those who occupy positions of responsibility in society, we have heard the voices of our people and we must respect their wishes." South Africa's political parties have two weeks to work out a coalition deal, then the new parliament will sit to choose a president. With all the votes in from Wednesday's poll, the ANC finished on 40% - down from 58% at the previous election.

June 02, 2024 21:43 UTC

Carrie Underwood is back in Las Vegas as her Reflections residency continues at Resorts World. Carrie headed to Zouk Nightclub (also at Resorts World) to take in a Ludacris concert. Fans will remember that Carrie and Ludacris teamed up in 2018 for the certified platinum song, "The Champion." Carrie shared a selfie with Ludacris and wrote, "Pretty sure @ludacris is the only person who could get me out to the club after my show @resortsworldlv. Fans rushed to the comments section to say, "Is that really Carrie Underwood?"

June 02, 2024 21:30 UTC

Kenya will save about Ksh 13 billion annually once the 105 MW geothermal power plants start to operate in Menengai, Nakuru by end of 2015. The project run by the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has now awarded three IPPs land where they will put up power plants. Each of these companies will install a 35 MW power plant at the Menengai Project making a total of 105 MW Net. “We are confident about the Menengai Project that is why we are putting our money into it. Upon completion of the 105 MW, it is projected that the country will save about Kshs 13 billion annually as fuel levy.

June 02, 2024 20:54 UTC

Only that his speech also touched off a series of other revelations that exposed the rot of the African Union. Here, the Kenyan leader departed from the official speech, adding four focal areas he thinks the African Union must change. He further proposed to adjust powers of the African Union Commission, enabling it to perform more functions. Last year, he suggested that the positions of the African Union Chairperson and that of the AU Commission Chairperson be merged. It also helped set up the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia.

June 02, 2024 19:06 UTC

Lee Mack was speechless on Saturday's instalment of The 1% Club as he came face to face with 'the most brazen' guest as she seemingly had a criminal confession to make. Back at the helm of The 1% Club, Lee Mack was astonished when one contestant confessed to being "a coke dealer." Lee initiated the conversation with the contestant after one of the questions, asking: "what do you do, Caroline? Rock Ferry contestant Daniel O'Halloran won over his 99 adversaries in May, 2023, after his mother signed him up for the competition. "I thought if I got to £10,000 with no money to fall back on, I'd take the £10,000 and wouldn't gamble."

June 02, 2024 18:07 UTC

Naivasha, the second biggest town in Nakuru county and a resort town, that attracts many tourists. A few meters from the Naivasha railway station is the town’s sewer treatment plant, established in 1974, and built far from the town centre. But, due to population growth and the town’s expansion, the plant finds itself almost in the centre of the town. Naivasha is a wildlife hot spot, with Lake Naivasha about a kilometer away…never would the planners have thought that one of the largest land mammals would turn this place into home. May 5, 2024

June 02, 2024 18:03 UTC

President William Ruto on Sunday urged MPs to traverse the country in order for them to discharge their duties better. Speaking at a church service in Kimilili, Bungoma County, Ruto stated that the MPs needed to understand the country first to be able to exercise oversight. Ruto stated that the MPs had three roles including representation, legislation, and oversight of the government. If you have been elected in another place, why are you coming to disrupt other elected MPs? Gachagua had added that the MPs needed to discharge their mandates to those who elected them without being spotted in different regions.

June 02, 2024 18:01 UTC

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said that he will continue reaching out to all leaders in Mt Kenya for the sake of unity . He noted that the unity of the region is essential as it translates to development . We had counties that had issues but I'm happy that they are now working together in unity," Gachagua said . He also denied allegations that his call for unity will make the region divided and secluded from government development. "Recently, I heard a leader saying that the push for regional unity will make the region secluded from development, that is retrogressive politics," he said.

June 02, 2024 17:04 UTC

Gachagua asked leaders to embrace unity and support President Ruto’s plan to transform the country. “On my unity agenda, it is not only for Mount Kenya region but the entire country. “Those saying that calling for unity in Mount Kenya region will lead for isolation, are wrong because unity is good for the country. We thank the Deputy President and his Spouse over the empowerment program of the boy child and the fight of illicit brews. As Catholic Church, we are working together with the Deputy President and his Spouse and the Government at large to eradicate the illicit brews menace.

June 02, 2024 16:40 UTC