The singer was joined on the red carpet by Hollywood heavyweights Eva, 49, and Salma, 57, who were also dressed to the nines for the glitzy evening. Elsewhere on the red carpet, Carla Bruni, was joined by fashionista Alexa Chung and Natasha Poly. Rochelle Humes mingled with Hollywood stars as she hit the red carpet for the Emilia Perez premiere. As she posed on the busy red carpet, Rochelle's long legs could be seen through the delicate material of the skirt. The star wore white finger gloves, which finished half way up her hand and did not include a thumb section.

As such, the Limuru III forum reflected the effects and contradictions of the unfinished Uhuru Succession in Mount Kenya. Moreover, Limuru III has moved the unfinished Uhuru-Ruto battle for the leadership of Mount Kenya to a new dangerous level. Limuru has divided Mount Kenya and radicalised Mount Kenya politics. After Limuru III, the coalitions for the 2027 elections and the battle-lines are clearly marked. After Limuru, Mount Kenya needs serious grassroots movement to forge unity and build consensus ahead of Limuru IV.

And what was the essence of the Ukrainian President’s peace plan (and the response to it from the Russians)? So, what is the historical framework within which the war between Ukraine and Russia, can be best understood? Just as the Austro-Hungarian Empire disintegrated into its constituent nationalities at the end of World War I, so too was the USSR (the successor of the Russian Empire of the First World War) to fall apart in 1990. This ended the Cold War and led to the many nations which had previously been under the yoke of the Russian Empire/USSR escaping from Russian imperialism. And the annexing of such sovereign territory has never been acceptable to the world at large.

President Ruto and his Mozambique and Rwanda counterparts Filipe Nyusi and Paul Kagame during the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda on Friday. [PCS, Standard]Kenya has called for reforms of international financing institutions, advocating for a more inclusive approach. Ruto said the current ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001494033/ruto-to-push-for-global-finance-reforms-at-world-bank-meeting">financial system was unfair< as it neglected the interests of developing countries. He said the reforms he wishes to see would enable underserved countries to advocate for mutually beneficial outcomes, such as the allocation of additional resources for concessional loans. Ruto said Africa must prioritise value addition and stop raw material exports so as to enhance exports as a percentage of GDP.

Happy Mondays rockstar Shaun Ryder has revealed he's ditched his wild partying and drug use in favour of staying home and switching on Coronation Street. Shaun, 61, has recalled his previous addictions before making the decision to become addicted to 'cycling and Coronations Street' instead. The star shot to fame in the late 80s as the lead singer of Manchester rock band Happy Mondays known for songs Step On and Kinky Afro. Shaun admitted he was addicted to crack cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine but is now only addicted to 'cycling and Coronation Street'. Again speaking to The Sun, Shaun revealed in 2023: 'I have six kids and five of them have it.

[Elvis Ogina, Standard]Kenyans hoping to lighten their environmental footprint might face a heavier financial burden thanks to a proposed ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/testbed/sports/business/article/2001494944/queries-over-mckinsey-contract-in-kenyas-e-mobility-transition">Eco Levy< tucked away in the new Finance Bill Draft. The proposed bill targets a wide range of everyday items, raising concerns about affordability, experts said. New phones, whether basic or smartphones, could be slapped with a Sh225 levy, making communication more expensive under the new bill. Beyond the immediate financial impact, the levy might have unintended consequences, experts warn. For instance, Kenyans looking to upgrade to more energy-efficient electronics, like monitors and projectors, could be discouraged by the Sh1,275 levy.

[Boniface Okendo, Standard]The Communications Authority has unveiled a Sh88.5 billion strategic plan that aims to connect all Kenyans to broadband by 2027. The CA Strategic Plan 2023-2027 will further see the authority build a multi-billion Global Innovation Hub expected to nurture innovation and facilitate collaboration with global ICT institutions. The infrastructure rollout also plans to have 95 percent of the population gain access to digital terrestrial television and universal adoption of mobile broadband. Currently, mobile phone usage is at 58 percent of the population, while broadband usage in the country is at less than 45 percent. This also includes the construction of a multi-billion Center of Excellence in ICT Innovation and Leadership and new premises for the Authority.

The company's shares rose nearly 1 percent in premarket trading on Wednesday. Sales in North America, which account for nearly half of total sales, rose for the second straight quarter, indicating that the company's transition plans were gaining traction. Revenue rose 4 percent, excluding the impact of the dollar, acquisitions and divestitures. Net income attributable to shareholders rose nearly 20 percent to $3.11 billion, or 71 cents per share. Coke's shares rose to $41.58.

Governor Kahiga: Those undermining DP Gachagua will regret itThe fight for political supremacy in the Mt Kenya region has seen politicians allied to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua come out with guns blazing against those seen to be out to undermine his leadership. Mr Kahiga said the DP deserved respect by the virtue of his office and those undermining him should think twice. But we want to assure them that at the right time, we will make our position known on this matter” Mr Kahiga said. “I can assure you that those undermining Mr Gachagua will live to regret it as he has the grassroots backing across the Mount Kenya region. Mr Kuria has disagreed with Mr Gachagua over the channeling of grievances on development in Mount Kenya to the government which the DP has demanded should go through him.

South African luxury fashion designer Thebe Magugu recently unveiled his first brick-and-mortar retail store, opting for an unconventional approach and transforming a double-storey house into a multifaceted fashion haven. The unique space serves as a gallery to display some of their most cherished pieces and also houses a showroom dedicated to their exquisite luxury clothing collections and more.

National Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro has dismissed speculation on the current standing of the presidency following Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's supposed absence from public. South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro (pictured above) said Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was out on a brief leave from work. Photo: Silvanus Osoro. "I want to tell the nation in the full glare of cameras that there are no issues with the deputy president. On the evening of Friday, May 17, the deputy president was not at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to receive him from his trip to Rwanda.

HCCHRPET/E38/2023 an order prohibiting deployment of NPS to any other state except when in compliance with part XIV sections 107 and 108 of the National Police Service Act. The party went to court on Friday to halt the impending deployment of a 1,000-strong contingent to Haiti, citing blatant disregard for court orders. In the instant case, they argued, the democratically elected president of Haiti ought to have made the request. In the instant case, the democratically elected president of Haiti ought to have made the request. The party also claimed that there was no public participation or parliamentary approval before Kenya's involvement in the intended peace mission in gang-ridden Haiti was announced, rendering President William Ruto's decision a constitutional illegality.

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, his Senate counterpart Aron Cheruiyot and Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri led a host of politicians in condemning the conference that has left Mt Kenya region in political divisions. The Limuru 3 meeting unveiled the Haki Coalition and named Mr Kenyatta as its leader. "As leaders from Mt Kenya region, we condemn the meeting and the unfortunate resolutions that came out of it," he said. "When he retired after serving his term, he never came back to meddle into the manner Mr Kenyatta was running the country. He said elected leaders from Mt Kenya region skipped the meeting because they understood that the region is not sidelined by the leadership of President Ruto.

‘Ruto’s agreement to send police to Haiti invalid’ – Third Way Alliance’s Aukot states in letter to Biden, UN bossSaturday, May 18th, 2024 18:39 | By Kiplagat SangKenyan police officers in a past training ahead of the planned deployment to Haiti. PHOTO/PrintThird Way Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot has said the security mission deployed to Haiti by Kenya is invalid. "The Constitution, further in Article 240 thereof, delineates the functions and mandates of our national security. "The Constitution, being the supreme law of our land, restricts the use of the National Police Service within the jurisdiction of Kenya," Aukot argued. PHOTO/PrintInternal chaosAukot wants the police to be used to handle internal matters affecting the country, as that is the priority as compared to the Haiti mission.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has cautioned leaders against taking the country back to the days when politics of ethnicity were commonplace. Mudavadi called for the need to rise above petty regional, tribal and ethnic formations to build a united country. He affirmed that the 2022 General Elections paved the way for a new dawn in the country's politics. Mudavadi’s remarks come hot on the heels of the Limuru III meeting that brought together professionals and businessmen from Mt. During the meeting, leaders resolved to retain former President Uhuru Kenyatta as the region’s kingpin to chart a way forward ahead of the 2027 General Election.