A Kenyan company on Monday halted applications after an overwhelming number of Kenyans showed interest in two advertised positions. Youth Agenda (YAA) had on May 6, announced that it was seeking two interns to work in their Nairobi-based office. Interested applicants were asked to submit their resumes either for Finance and Admin or Monitoring and Evaluation intern positions. “We have closed the application process for the Finance and Admin Intern and M&E Intern positions,” YAA announced after receiving the overwhelming responses. In March 2024, over 50,000 jobless youth unsuccessfully applied for limited internship slots advertised by the Public Service Commission.

Chris Hemsworth is receiving a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday. Speakers at the a ceremony to honour the Aussie star include Mad Max: Furiosa director George Miller and Chris' The Avengers co-star Robert Downey Jr. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally recognised sidewalk attraction in Los Angeles and features stars embedded with the names of celebrities honoured for their achievements in the entertainment industry. Chris Hemsworth is receiving a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame on ThursdaySeveral other Australia and New Zealand actors have been awarded a star, including Nicole Kidman, Eric Bana, Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and Simon Baker. 'Along with his many fans, I am sure his fellow Australians will be so happy to know that we are adding another talented Aussie to our iconic Walk of Fame.'

A man died after he jumped off his house to escape a fire incident in Pangani area, Nairobi. Police said he missed his target and hit the wall of the balcony before he dropped to the ground floor. Elsewhere, a 35-year-old man collapsed and died in his house in the Parkroad area, Nairobi. In Malindi, the decomposed body of a man was found on the banks of river Galana within the Paziani sub-location. Police said the body was trapped on the silt and is suspected to have been a victim of the recent floods.

In an interview during roadshow in Puri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to News Nation about the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. He added that 'Ab ki Baar, 400 Paar' is the vision of 140 crore Indians. He said that we have always respected our Freedom Heroes. He added that we built the largest Statue of Unity in Honour of Sardar Patel and Panch Teerth in Honour of Babasaheb Ambedkar. He added that we also aim to preserve the divinity of Lord Jagannath's Bhavya Mandir.

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was among a group of senior state officials who saw off President William Ruto Sunday night for his state visit to the United States of America. This came amidst speculations of a strained relationship between them. Reports of a strained relationship between the two came to light after the second-in-command missed at least 11 official functions. "I’ve seen people raise issues with the absence of the Deputy President in the political scene. "The Deputy President can also relax.

He started as a primary school teacher in the colonial days, rising to a head teacher in the late 1950s. Then he ventured into information management, eventually becoming a senior journalist and editor. The veteran journalist, information professional and teacher died aged 93. “He was as patient as a true primary school teacher who wanted his things done methodically. Wangalwa started his career as a teacher at Maseno Junior School in 1955 before becoming a head teacher at Munami primary.

On Monday, May 20, the national dailies widely reported on the alleged fallout between President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua. Source: UGCThe dailies also reported the highly publicised state visit by President William Ruto to the United States of America. The StandardThe publication reported on the claims by Mt Kenya leaders that plans to sabotage Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were in place. President Uhuru Kenyatta can use that office as and when he deems fit," Hussein said. During a fund drive on Saturday, May 18, at Tombo Primary School in Malava, the Kenya Kwanza Alliance leaders drained their guns on former president Uhuru Kenyatta.

Chris Pratt stated that he felt as if his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, was 'a very good actress' and that he had 'asked' her to appear on screen with him in a new interview. Because she's actually a very good actress.' Pratt went on to speak about Schwarzenegger's talent for impersonating others and expressed that he was impressed by her performing abilities. Pratt eventually moved on with Schwarzenegger, and they became engaged in January 2019 before tying the knot in June of that year. The happy couple went on to welcome a daughter named Lyla, three, in 2020, and they brought another daughter named Eloise, one, into their family in 2022.

President William Ruto on Sunday left the country for a State Visit to the United States accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and close to a 30-member delegation. What caught the eye is that Ruto appeared not to be boarding the Harambee One presidential jet that he has been using for State visits. President William Ruto inspects a guard of honour at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after jetting back from Europe on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Instead, the new jet that Ruto used had a yellow and blue strip instead of the Kenyan colours. The Office of the President did not issue a statement on why Ruto opted to use a different plane instead of Harambee One.

KUALA LUMPUR: OCBC Bank (M) Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Beibu Gulf Holding (M) Sdn Bhd (BGHM) to attract investors to set up business operations in the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP). MCKIP, jointly developed by Malaysia and China and established in 2013, is modeled after its sister park in China, the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park (CMQIP). Spanning 685 hectares, MCKIP targets high-end industries not only from China and Malaysia but also from other parts of the world. OCBC and BGHM have agreed to leverage on each other’s expertise in their respective fields to support existing and potential investors in MCKIP and its surrounding industrial land. “OCBC Bank will support BGHM’s continuing development in MCKIP and surrounding industrial land by introducing potential investors to BGHM and providing value-added banking solutions that meet BGHM’s existing and potential investors’ needs,” she said.

Asked how she knew that she wanted to do the film, she said that a meeting with the directors had convinced her. She quipped: 'It's like a first date – you pretty much instantly know whether you are going to end up sleeping together. Blanchett said: 'I think if you try to make sense of this movie, you'll feel like you're losing your mind. Blanchett dazzled in a gold sequinned blouse as she lead the stars at a photocall for her upcoming flick Rumours on Sunday afternoon. Cannes is the world's biggest film festival, first conceived in 1939 as an alternative to the then-fascist-influenced Venice Film Festival.

Zoe Saldana was joined by her husband, Marco Perego, during the Kering Women In Motion Awards ceremony, which was held as part of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. The Avatar star - who recently shared a sweet photo featuring her three children - stood out while wearing a flowing black long-sleeve dress to the awards ceremony. Saldana also accessorized with a black velvet clutch, as well as several pieces of jewelry during the event. In addition to Saldana, the cast of the film is led by Karla Sofia Gascon, Selena Gomez and Edgar Ramirez. Gomez wiped back tears after the feature was met with a nine-minute standing ovation from moviegoers, according to TMZ.

PENDANG: The family of Senior Non-Commissioned Officer from Malaysian Battalion 850-11 (Malbatt 850-11), Sergeant Faridah Abd Rahman, who died in Lebanon on Saturday (May 18), have come to terms with her passing, describing it as a peaceful departure. "She was only 39, but she passed away while serving in a very honourable manner, and I accept this fate. "When she received the order to work in Lebanon, she arranged for her children to return to school in the village. The couple's children are Nurul Syifa, 13; Muhammad Afnan, 10; Nurul Jannah, 7; and Ainul Mardiah, 4. Earlier, the Malaysian Armed Forces Headquarters (MK ATM) reported that the Malbatt member passed away at 2.25 a.m. Lebanese time (7.25 a.m. Malaysian time).

UDA on Sunday conducted ward level elections in Nairobi, Narok, Homa Bay, Busia and West Pokot counties with more 24,000 candidates contesting various positions. Former governors Evans Kidero (Nairobi) and John Lonyangapuo (West Pokot) are some of the big names that have shown an interest in the positions. In West Pokot, the defection of Prof Lonyangapuo to UDA has triggered fierce political battles. At Sero Primary School in Homa Bay Town Constituency, voting went on smoothly despite some hitches. Former Rangwe MP Martin Ogindo, who voted at Sero, said the case was presented before the UDA elections tribunal.