I’ve eaten brain masala. I’ve eaten some molluscs in Japan – I could not tell you what they were, but they were delicious. I’ve eaten at Noma and it was phenomenal. Nando’s is the only thing uniting this increasingly fragmented nation. Or I’d ordered two pizzas and midway through the second one my partner would have said: “Have you considered maybe not finishing that second pizza?” I’ve got no discipline.

Uhuru Kenyatta is the undisputed leader of Mount Kenya, Limuru III attendees insistAt the ‘Limuru III’ meeting, residents and leaders from the Mt Kenya region reaffirmed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta remains their undisputed leader. The leaders accused President William Ruto’s administration of neglecting the Mt Kenya region. Despite Kenyatta’s absence, attendees reiterated that he has been the leader of the region since the Limuru II meeting in 2012. The leaders affirmed their intention to present a presidential candidate from the region in 2027, who will inherit leadership from Kenyatta. They criticized President Ruto’s government for economically oppressing the region through punitive taxation affecting businesses and the agricultural sector.

The demonstrations follow reports that millions of litres of raw sewage were pumped into Windermere in the Lake District for 10 hours in February. On Saturday, protesters gathered at swimming spots across the country to call for an end to sewage discharges into all bathing and high-priority nature sites by 2030. Meanwhile, more than 200 people entered the water at a wild swimming spot at Ferris Meadow Lake in Surrey. Ms Palffy said they would feel “bereft” if they were no longer able to swim there due to water contamination. Ms Sershi said swimming at the lake was particularly important for women who are going through the menopause.

Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has advised Kenyan voters against tribalism and urged them to be wiser in their decision-making during the 2027 elections. Warning against tribal profiling, the legislator said none of the tribes in the country were a problem for the nation. "Dear Kenyans, the problem in Kenya is not Kikuyus, don't be mistaken to hate our brothers and sisters. Kenya needs a Renaissance!" Kenya needs a Renaissance," Amisi said in his earlier assertion.

Under the revised rules, bishops are advised to issue a "nihil obstat" – meaning no obstacle – in cases of purported supernatural phenomena. The Vatican emphasises that formal recognition of supernatural events remains exceptionally rare. The document outlines six possible conclusions for assessing alleged supernatural phenomena. The updated guidelines are intended to balance pastoral care with caution, ensuring the Church’s credibility and the spiritual well-being of its followers. By establishing these norms, the Vatican aims to navigate the complexities of supernatural claims in the digital age, preserving the sanctity and unity of the Catholic faith.

Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder has quipped that he used to be addicted to Class A drugs but is now addicted to Coronation Street. Now I’m addicted to cycling and Coronation Street." Daily Star has just the thing for you! Daily Star has just the thing for you! On one trip to Brazil back in the day, he apparently used drugs while he was in a coffin, although he can't remember anything about it.

Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday email"Leigh, that's a hate crime!" (Image: Leigh McManus/Daily Star)I enlisted the help of photographer pal Eamonn and cheerleader Peter who was also brave enough to take a sip. (Image: Leigh McManus/Daily Star)I felt like Neil Armstrong as I took my first sip, pawing around in the unknown looking for something familiar. (Image: Leigh McManus/Daily Star)"Sacriledge!"

Where is DP Rigathi Gachagua? Questions remain about the whereabouts of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who has missed 11 state functions in the past week. Gachagua’s office has given no details of his whereabouts and even his personal mobile phone has been switched off for some time. A UDA senator we spoke to phoned the DP and even contacted some of his close associates but they were also unavailable. Questions as DP misses key State events

The appointment which took effect immediately was announced on Friday, May 17 by ICT and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo through the KBC Board Chairperson. "The Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo, FIHRM, EGH has appointed Ms. Agnes Kalekye Nguna as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)," Director of Public Communications Mulei Muia stated. Seasoned media executive Agnes Kalekye Ngunawho has been appointed as KBC Managing Director Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTNew KBC MD's career at The Star Publications & Media Owners AssociationThe seasoned media executive has an impressive career and served as the Chief Operating Officer at The Star Publications prior to her appointment. KBC had shortlisted eight candidates for the position of Managing Director that was advertised on February 13, 2024 with Miss Nguna landing the role after a rigorous recruitment process. Miss Nguna will work collaboratively with the KBC Board of Directors in designing and executing the corporation's strategy and leading the national broadcaster in reclaiming its spot as the most popular station.

The scene was captured in a series of paparazzi photographs, as the fourth and final ­Bridget Jones film — Mad About The Boy — began shooting. A Bridget Jones insider tells me: 'Helen didn't stop smiling, she was absolutely loving being there to watch Bridget. Before that, it seemed that like Bridget, Helen had found a late-blooming 'happy ever after'. The Bridget Jones series evolved from a column Helen Fielding wrote for the Independent. The Bridget Jones series evolved from a column Helen wrote for the Independent newspaper.

Claire Burney, 36, was found to have several wraps of cocaine in her possession when police conducted a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act on April 23. Pamela Fee, prosecuting at Workington Magistrates’ Court, said the defendant told police the drugs were for her own personal use. Burney confirmed she had been cocaine dependent for the last 12 months. She said she ‘individually wraps’ the cocaine to ensure how much she is using. Burney, of Newlands Lane, Workington, pleaded guilty to possessing a Class A drug.

Kibet, accused of defying court orders to support his two children, has gone into hiding following a court summons. Despite a warrant of arrest, he has managed to avoid appearing in court, prompting questions about his ability to evade legal consequences. Jeruto’s lawyer, Steve Biko, informed the court that efforts to extend arrest orders have been hampered by difficulties locating Kibet. Makenzi and 29 others are charged with the murder of 191 children inside the Shakahola forest. According to witnesses, the house's manager had locked the 14-year-old girl inside while she was still asleep.

According to the World Bank, roads are the arteries that carry the pulse of the economy. South Africa has the best roads in Africa. Apart from their practical usefulness, well-maintained roads represent a country's dedication to development and facilitate mobility for locals and tourists. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) assessment of mean speed and road quality showed the African countries with the best road infrastructure. The mean speed score strongly correlated with the WEF's quality of road infrastructure score and the World Bank's Rural Access Index.

David Ndii alongside President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the Second National Executive Retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County on February 21, 2024. PHOTO/PSCSaboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has expressed concerns about the leadership of President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua. DP Rigathi Gachagua welcomes President William Ruto for CDF General Ogolla's farewell at Ulinzi Sports Complex. He further asserted that the Mt Kenya region should receive a portion of the Equalisation Fund, benefiting areas in need of development. NADCO co-chairs Kimani Ichungwa and Kalonzo Musyoka present the report to President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua.

A senior researcher in the Africa division at HRW, Clémentine De Montjoye, was put on the next Kenyan Airways flight out upon arrival in Kigali. HRW said the refusal of entry for its envoy was to block investigations of human rights violations in Rwanda. A Human Rights Watch (HRW) researcher was this week deported on arrival in Kigali, as relations between the organisation and the Paul Kagame regime remain strained. Franco-British national Clémentine De Montjoye, a senior researcher in the Africa division at HRW, was denied entry upon arrival at Kigali International Airport on 13 May. The executive director at HRW, Tirana Hassan, said Rwanda's hostility was geared towards hiding human rights abuses.