Donald Trump becomes first US president convicted of a crimeDonald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime on Thursday when a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to silence a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. After two days of deliberation, the 12-member jury pronounced Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts he faced. Opinion polls show Trump and Biden, 81, locked in a tight race, and Reuters/Ipsos polling has found that a guilty verdict could cost Trump some support among independent and Republican voters. We will seek expedited review of this case,” Trump attorney Will Scharf told Fox News. They had the burden of proving Trump guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt,” the standard under U.S. law.

With Soda Sales Down Anyway, Coke and Pepsi Vow to Promote Healthier DrinksWith Soda Sales Down Anyway, Coke and Pepsi Vow to Promote Healthier DrinksSoda companies are putting their customers on a diet. The beverage companies plan to achieve the calorie cut by leveraging marketing and distribution to promote smaller portion sizes, water and other no- or low-calorie beverages. However, beverage companies' decision to cut calories may not only be paying off in terms of goodwill and healthier customers. In 2013, soda sales reached their lowest levels in nearly two decades, Reuters reports. If Coke, Dr. Pepper and Pepsi want to combat slumping soda sales, growing these markets was already part of the plan, regardless of concerns for customers' health.

Celebrated media personality Olive Burrows is set to make her debut on Citizen TV on Saturday, June 1st, 2024. Burrows was poached from NTV to replace Victoria Rubadiri on the Citizen Weekend team. Speaking on her new assignment, Burrows stated that she is happy to be joining Royal Media Services as she takes her career to the next level. And if there's anything the Covid pandemic taught us, it's that we are never far removed from places we once thought were far removed from our part of the world,” she said in an interview with Citizen Digital. Burrows worked at Nation Media Group for 6 years before leaving for greener pastures.

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KOTA KINABALU: The beating of gongs and the sound of bells, accessories and other traditional musical instruments welcomed guests at the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) grounds here with the state-level Kaamatan (Harvest) festival officially launched yesterday. In his welcoming speech, Kitingan said Kaamatan is a festival of unity and cultural experience while celebrating gratitude for a bountiful harvest for the year. In line with this year’s Kaamatan theme, “Kaamatan, beyond food security”, he urged the community to work as one in preserving and conserving Sabah’s natural attractions and treasures. The legend is the basis of the annual month-long Kaamatan Festival, which culminates on May 30 and 31. Kaamatan is where the people of Sabah, especially farmers, give thanks to the Gods – during the ancient times of animism – for the abundance of their harvest.

The United Arab Emirates provided the jet President William Ruto used during his recent state visit to the United States visit, State House has said. In a statement Thursday evening, spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the jet cost less than Sh10 million. Mohamed said the jet was the most efficient and economical way for the President and his delegation to undertake the trip for under Sh10 million. On Thursday during the National Prayer Breakfast, Ruto said “some friends” of the country offered the private jet for his US trip. Ruto went to the US last week on a three-day official state visit - the first such trip by an African leader in more than 15 years.

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Dem wa Facebook revealed Oga Obinna had paid for her driving classes. Photos: Dem wa Facebook, Oga Obinna. Source: InstagramHow much does Dem wa Facebook want for dowry? Dem wa Facebook wows netizens with makeoverThe multi-talented comedienne trended for days after stealing the show at Amber Ray and Kennedy Rapudo's daughter's birthday party. Dem wa Facebook pampered Amber Ray with love, describing her as the only genuine female celebrity.

On Friday, May 31, the Kenyan newspapers reported on the impending increase in cooking oil costs that will further raise the cost of living. Daily NationKenyans will have to dig more into their pockets to buy cooking oil if a proposal to increase excise duty on edible oils in the Finance Bill 2024 passes. The bill proposes to impose a 25% excise duty tax on raw and refined vegetable oils, which will increase the cost of a litre of the commodity by KSh 160. This means a litre of cooking oil will retail at over KSh 600. Former Ndaragwa MP Jeremiah Kioni accused the president of lying, claiming the trip cost KSh 200 million.

Elgeyo-Marakwet is among six counties pushing for a raise of their equitable share of revenue to at least Sh6 billion in the next financial year. “We are a small county and all our staff are on hardship allowances, taking Sh350 million annually from our budget,” said Governor Rotich. Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka said Elgeypo Marakwet was among the counties where MCAs passed the Equitable Ward Development Act, taking away development money from the executive straight to the wards. “I remember in West Pokot, MCAs blackmailed the previous governor into signing into law a Bill taking development funds to the wards else he be impeached. Governor Rotich said his administration has automated revenue collection, which has seen the annual takings rise from Sh163 million to Sh270 million.

Harambee Stars' head coach Engin Firat is counting on their week-long training camp to register impressive results in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Ivory Coast. The men's national team leave for Malawi on Sunday, exactly a week before their two crunch ties in the Southeastern African nation. What's encouraging is that we managed to get a good number of our players in camp," Firat remarked. Ayub Timbe, based in Azerbaijan, is expected to link up with the team before they travel to Malawi. Only the top team in the group will qualify for the 48-team World Cup, which will be played across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Ruto, Gachagua steer clear of storm engulfing UDA partyFriday, May 31st, 2024 04:18 | By Mercy MwaiPresident William Ruto during yesterday’s National Prayer Breakfast meeting steered clear of the current storm in his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, instead choosing to focus on his government achievements since he was elected in office. Only a day earlier, allies of the president and those of DP Rigathi Gachagua publicly clashed over the on-goings in the party as it held its grassroots elections. But during yesterday’s prayer breakfast, Ruto chose not to delve into the infighting within his party as he only chose to call for unity among Kenyans. President Ruto and I were prayed into victory and we know the power of prayers. He said: “ I have been deeply concerned by reports of indiscipline amongst a section of elected leaders within our party, UDA.

Why drug shortages have hit county hospitalsAt least 27 counties lack essential life-saving drugs after the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) stopped supplying them due to a Sh2.88 billion debt owed by devolved units. Tharaka-Nithi County whose governor, Muthomi Njuki, is the chair of the Council of GovernorHealth Committee, owes Kemsa Sh180,063,569. Machakos County owes Sh122,002,757 and is closely followed by Homa Bay at Sh 104,814,066. Makueni County owes the authority Sh74,879 while Wajir is left with Sh195,323 to clear her debt. Kisii county owes Kemsa Sh36,021,348, Kisumu Sh 11,643,633, Kitui Sh13,938,095, Kwale Sh67,859927, Laikipia Sh 62,705,138 and Lamu Sh 23,367,503.

Africa Child Policy Forum (ACPF) on May 30, stated there is an increase in online sexual exploitation and abuse of children (OSEAC) in Africa, with Kenya featuring among the hotspots. “The key question for African countries is whether or not they are adequately prepared to provide greater protection and safeguarding for children online,” Ngugi said. "Victims of online child sexual exploitation and abuse often report experiencing feelings of anxiety, guilt and shame, loss of self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance and alcohol abuse and depression,” Nyanyuki said. Others include the sexual extortion of children (‘sextortion’), revenge pornography, commercial sexual exploitation, online child prostitution, and the live streaming of sexual abuse. “Across Africa, different policy measures have been designed and implemented to strengthen existing child protection systems and better protect children online,” Ngugi said.

The Director of Criminal Investigation has filed an application in court seeking to hold three Nigerian nationals and two Kenyans linked to drug trafficking for 10 days. "They are being investigated for traffic narcotics, drugs, and other psychotropic substances," the officer told the court. The seized narcotics were subjected to a forensic analysis, and the report was availed. The investigation also has some of its investigators attached to the National Authority for Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada). The preliminary investigations have revealed that the Nigerian nationals principle purpose of their visit to Kenya was allegedly to traffic in narcotics, the court was told.