President William Ruto has said he has no qualms being referred to as the biblical Zacchaeus as long as Kenyans pay taxes that will help him transform the country. It is while making the remarks that he reiterated, yet again, that being referred to as the biblical Zacchaeus was not a problem to him. "Bora tujenge Kenya hii; watu wapate manyumba, tuwe na universal health coverage na watoto wetu wapate ajira, Zakayo ni jina tuendele mbele." A section of disgruntled Kenyans compared his tax measures to that of biblical Zacchaeus, who was a tax collector in Jericho. I will continue to do the right thing for our country irrespective of the names people call me including Zakayo," Ruto said.

Nairobi - Russia's electoral process like in many other countries, is a multi-step procedure that includes voting, counting, and declaration of results. President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin casts his vote online in the Russian presidential election. Source: UGCIn Russia, the voting process takes place over three days, with the extended period aimed at accommodating the country's vast geographical expanse. In a departure from the traditional one-day voting period, Russia adopted a three-day voting period for its presidential elections. The voting process is by secret ballot whereby voters head to designated voting stations and cast their votes to ensure vote secrecy.

South Sudan is bracing itself for a heatwave, with temperatures expected to soar to 45°C. Schools are expected to close during the week, with government officials warning parents to prevent their children from playing outside. South Sudan on Saturday said it would close schools and told children not to play outside as temperatures were set to soar to an exceptional 45 degrees Celsius. ALSO READ | World's worst humanitarian crisis looms as Sudan war nears year mark, says WFPEpisodes of drought and increasingly extreme rainfall are adding to already difficult living conditions in South Sudan, which has been plagued by violence and economic instability since it declared independence from Sudan in 2011. South Sudan has also endured persistent natural disasters, famine, economic collapse and communal conflict.

Future of TikTok and Israel-Hamas War on Face The Nation Margaret Brennan will tackle the bill that would stop TikTok from operation in the US, along with the ongoing of the Israel-Hamas War.

President William Ruto disclosed on Saturday, March 16, that Kenyans already enlisted in the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) will undergo fresh registration to access benefits under the country's new universal healthcare initiative. In a public address, President Ruto outlined plans for a comprehensive registration campaign to be spearheaded by the Ministry of Health, under the leadership of Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha. Photo NHIFSpeaking during the commissioning of the Kyogong—Kapkesosio— Sigor—Longisa Road tarmacking project in Chepalungu, Bomet County, President Ruto assured citizens that the upcoming registration drive would leave no one behind. The ministry will announce how you shall register afresh," President Ruto affirmed, emphasizing the government's commitment to ensuring equitable access to healthcare. No Kenyan will have to sell his property to pay medical bills," President Ruto reassured, highlighting the government's commitment to addressing critical health needs.

A senior police officer who was found dead in a hotel in Washington DC while on a mission to plan the deployment of Kenyan police in Haiti was Friday buried at his home in Keroka, Nyamira County. Walter Nyamato Nyankieya, 38 was found dead in his room on February 13. He was among a team of officers sent to Washington for a meeting when he was found dead, his colleagues said. “We need to know what happened to our son," Philip Nyamato, the deceased's father said. “We have asked for a provisional report from the government on his death but they still haven't responded weeks after his passing."

It was a big night for Christopher Nolan’s biographical war film Oppenheimer, which won seven prizes, including Best Picture and Best Director. The film continued its winning streak by securing wins for Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Junior), Best Cinematography, and Best Film Editing among others. Although Greta Gerwig’s Barbie came into the evening with eight nominations, it took home only one win- Original Song. LA Times reports: “The conversation on nominations morning in January was dominated instead by what “Barbie” wasn’t nominated for. Gerwig was left off the directing list, and Margot Robbie, the titular star, who also executive produced the film, wasn’t nominated for lead actress.

Miss Earth Queens: Miss Air, Natasha Mungai, Miss Fire, Faith Lukale and Miss Water, Cheryl Siso were crowned in 2023. Source: InstagramCrowned in the 2023 Miss Earth Kenya pageant, these models are not just faces of beauty but sustainability champions. The Miss Earth queens - representing Air, Earth, Water, and Fire - have embarked on green projects to protect the environment and benefit society. Miss Water 2023- Cherly SisoThis beauty leads initiatives to safeguard water bodies for marine life through beach cleanups. The journey begins with a two-week boot camp for 16 finalists, culminating in the crowning of four winners: Miss Earth, Miss Air, Miss Water, and Miss Fire.

The doctors' strike entered its third day on Saturday, March 16, and the nation has found itself grappling with the dire consequences of an ongoing healthcare crisis. Day One: The Call for Comprehensive Medical CoverDespite directives from the Employment and Labour Relations Court, doctors proceeded with the strike, dismissing calls for negotiation talks. Day Three: The Standoff ContinuesAs the strike progresses into its third day, tensions persist between the striking doctors and the government. While some regions experienced reduced hospital activities due to the strike, others witnessed a complete shutdown of essential medical services. Despite legal interventions to halt the strike, doctors remained steadfast in their demands, underscoring the urgency of addressing systemic issues within the healthcare sector.

If SA CEOs want to leave the country for better pay, then they must, says Renée Bonorchis. In a truly disingenuous turn of events, the boards of some of the UK's biggest companies are arguing that their CEOs need to be paid more like US CEOs, according to reporting from Britain's Financial Times.

The deceased was part of an advance security team dispatched to Haiti on a reconnaissance mission [prior to the planned deployment of Kenyan police to the Caribbean nation. The family noted that their lawyer will move to court in a bid to know how Nyankieya met his death. Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTThe grieving family also appealed to the government to furnish them with autopsy report and death certificate as they seek closure. "The deceased was recently placed as a delegate of the multi-national security support mission where he diligently worked alongside other multi-agency officers. The country, NPS and the mission team have indeed suffered a great loss," David Kabiru, a representative of the NIS Director General confirmed.

Editor's Review Russia had claimed that five Kenyans were part of the mercenary group fighting its soldiers in Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to the allegations by the Russian Ministry of Defence alleging that five Kenyans were fighting against its soldiers in Ukraine. Russia had claimed that five Kenyans were part of the mercenary group fighting its soldiers in Ukraine. In a statement issued by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei, Kenya dismissed the claims that five individuals have joined a mercenary group fighting Russian soldiers in Ukraine. File image of Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei.

ISLAMABAD - Large-scale manufacturing (LSM) has shown growth of 1.84 percent in Janu­ary 2024 over the corresponding pe­riod of the previous year. The decline in LSM growth indicates that economic activities have slowed in the country amid higher cost of production and un­certain political and economic situation. In De­cember 2023, LSM increased by 3.4 percent on YoY basis against the decline 1.1 percent in the same month last year. The positive includes, food, beverages, wear­ing apparel, leather, coke & petroleum products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, non-metallic mineral products, rubber products, wood products, machinery and equipment, and others (football). Domestic dispatches during this period were 23.196 million tons against 23.618 million tons during same period last year showing a reduction of 1.79 per­cent.

Nyako rewarded Koin Kores KSh 20,000 for his loyalty. Photo: Nyako Pilot, Koin Kores. What Koin Kores wants to do with Nyako's giftVideos captured him jubilating and being happy for Nyako which later saw the mother of three looking for him. The star Nyako has just gifted me KSh 20,000 for celebrating her at the Marwa Awards. @Linda Awuor said:"You deserve it, thank you for celebrating Nyako."

Kenya's candidate for the African Union (AU) Executive Council, Raila Odinga, has garnered effusive praise from Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS, Musalia Mudavadi. Following a historic vote in Addis Ababa on Friday, March 15, Mudavadi expressed unwavering support for Raila’s bid to lead the continent. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at a meeting with President Paula Kagame in Rwanda on March 8, 2023. Reacting to the development, Mudavadi asserted that Raila Odinga is now poised to enter the race for the AU Commission Chairperson. Under the revised rules, only the Northern Africa region will nominate candidates for the Deputy Chairperson position, while the other regions will compete for the six positions of commissioners.