Kericho Man Builds Aeroplane Using Scrap Metal, Shows it Off As it Roars to PowerSource: TikTokAllan, a resident of the Chebirir sub-location in Belgut constituency, overcame significant challenges, including limited resources and expertise, to bring his ambitious project to life. A TikTok video posted by user @jaredkipkorir.67 showed Allan's incredible achievement, depicting the moment when the homemade aircraft roared to life. The video revealed that, while the aeroplane did not take to the skies, it demonstrated functionality by running on the ground, tied securely to prevent any unintended takeoff. The video has gone viral, drawing the attention of netizens who flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages and expressions of admiration for Allan's achievement. Sammingz Minganiincoming aviator pilotDR ALLAN KOLEam sure this thing can go up, hapo kwa kurudi sasa.

Ostensibly, the aim of awarding MyGov account to The Star originated from a decision by the Jubilee cabinet to centralise government advertising. The ongoing uproar over MyGov publication has arisen because the Kenya Kwanza administration has decided to limit awarding the contract exclusively to The Star. To the CS the newspaper deserved to be denied government advertising spend because it was behaving like the Opposition. Besides the Nation, The Standard has fared equally badly in the new era of centralised media spend. Given its limited circulation, the most immediate and obvious casualty of awarding MyGov contract to a single paper are citizens who do not have access to The Star.

Ibrahim Sissoko's eight-year battle to get the Department of Home Affairs to give him an extra "a" in his middle name resulted in a person purporting to be a department official demanding a bribe of R4 000. Sissoko wanted the misspelling of his middle name rectified - from "Mamdou" to "Mamadou" - on his permanent residency permit. "Regrettably, despite several visits to the VFS office to track the progress of my application, I have been informed that it remains pending in Pretoria," he told News24.

Photo: Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP/FileSource: AFPFrench startup Mistral AI, a rising star in artificial intelligence, pledged Tuesday to maintain open source coding even as it launches into a venture with Microsoft that involves selling some of its software. Musk said Monday he would make his own chatbot, Grok, open source. "The goal is not to abandon open source," she said. "This technology is revolutionary and we have to be transparent -- we must enable people to look under the hood and it's open source that allows this." Mistral AI was founded in April 2023 by three French engineers who had previously worked at Facebook parent company Meta and Google.

NADCO report should help restore political sanityTuesday, March 12th, 2024 03:15 | By Alberto LenyNADCO co-chairs Kimani Ichungwa and Kalonzo Musyoka present the report to President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua. President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga have agreed to suspend the protracted political hostilities between their rival camps. On Friday, the two principals formally received the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report from the co-chairs of the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio la Umoja teams that negotiated the political truce. Whether the NADCO report will live up to the expectations of citizens, exhausted by the relentless polarized politics that have for too long characterized the national political landscape, remains to be seen. The NADCO report provides prospects for sober reflection on the troubles that continue to bedevil the nation.

"The state seems to be crumbling from within and the security situation is much worse than when Kenya offered to lead the mission." The United States is providing the bulk of the funds for the mission, which was authorised by the UN Security Council in October. The United States has pledged $300 million. Opposition politicians, already critical of the mission as too dangerous and not in Kenya's national interests, have stepped up their criticism. Makau Mutua, a prominent law professor, said Kenyan officers would be "sitting ducks".

Tim Burgess got involved in the cafe after meeting its owner at a music festivalIndie music star Tim Burgess has become patron of a charity he has helped raise thousands of pounds to buy cups of coffee for the homeless. The Charlatans singer has joined the Paper Cup Project after various stints serving up hot drinks at its Liverpool cafe. Michelle Langan said the cafe was grateful for the singer's helpThe star got involved after meeting founder Michelle Langan at the Kendal Calling music festival. Ms Langan said: "It's a dream come true for us to have Tim joining us as a patron. "He has been a great supporter, and has really helped to raise the profile of our small charity.

Airtel has delivered a hefty blow to its customers by hiking the prices of its recharge plans. Now, for the ₹118 plan, you’ll have to pay ₹129, and for the ₹289 plan, you’ll need to shell out ₹329. These recharge plans are now live on the Airtel website and mobile app. Note: There have been ongoing reports of Airtel gradually increasing the prices of recharge plans for a long time. However, the company has increased the prices of recharge plans gradually rather than all at once.

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Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned following a crisis meeting between the 15-member Caribbean Community regional bloc known as CARICOM. "We acknowledge his resignation upon the establishment of a transitional presidential council and naming of an interim prime minister," Irfaan stated. President William Ruto (far right), and Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry (far left) witnessed the signing of the agreement on the deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti. PhotoAccording to reports, the meeting resolved to appoint a seven-member presidential panel that would pick a new interim prime minister to hold the fort. The interim Prime Minister, who is yet to be picked, will also be expected to prepare for the arrival of a multinational security support mission headed by Kenyan police officers.

Second run of Coke Clemson National Championship cans available nowCU Athletic Communications byCLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson fans can’t get enough of the commemorative Coke cans in stores throughout the state, so Coca-Cola has produced a second run of cans, available in stores now. “Clemson fans are truly amazing in their quest for the commemorative can,” said Aimee Cox, Director of Sponsorship for Colleges and Universities at Coca-Cola Consolidated. “So much so that when our first cans went into retail they flew off the shelves and we knew, almost immediately, we needed to quickly produce round two to meet fan needs.” Clemson fans can find the cans at local retail stores beginning this week – while supplies last – throughout the greater Columbia, Greenville and Charleston areas. Coca-Cola is a longstanding partner of Clemson University and its athletic programs. Coca-Cola proudly participates in various activities with the Clemson Tigers, including honoring our military service men and women and sustainability programs.

PUTRAJAYA: Bersatu will enforce amendments to its constitution against its rogue elected representatives immediately upon approval by the Registrar of Societies (ROS), says party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Among those who came were Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and vice-president Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee. Muhyiddin also said Bersatu believes it has fulfilled all of the ROS’ technical requirements on its amendments to the party constitution. The motion was mooted by party deputy president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu and was unanimously approved. “Making accusations against the party is an irresponsible act,” he said, adding that Bersatu operates on its party constitution and rules.

Addressing the media on Monday, CS Kindiki emphasized that the deployment process is progressing smoothly, with all necessary arrangements already in place. The standard operation procedures are in place," CS Kindiki said. Interior CS Kithure Kindiki with security officers in Samburu County Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTThe Cabinet Secretary also poured water on reports that some officers had withdrawn from being deployed over escalating chaos. Cost of Kenya's mission to HaitiIn November 2023 CS Kindiki revealed that the overall budget for sending troops to Haiti would be $600 million (Sh90 billion). There will also be support service officers, intelligence officers, operations officers, liaison officers, duty officers from the rank of assistant superintendent of police.

Ruto raise alarm over impact of climate change on food securityTuesday, March 12th, 2024 01:30 | By AgenciesPresident William Ruto during a past function. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/XPresident William Ruto has sounded the alarm, identifying climate change as the “biggest threat” to the Kenya’s food security. Ruto emphasised the devastating effects of recent climate events, such as the destructive El Nino rains, which not only ravaged crops but also exacerbated post-harvest losses. He underscored the uncertainty faced by farmers in determining optimal planting and harvesting times, attributing these challenges to climate change. Meanwhile, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) reported a decline in global food prices in February, primarily driven by lower grain and cereal prices.

Mr Nyakundi, a senior land registrar in Thika, was being investigated for alleged misappropriation of public funds, abuse of office and unexplained wealth. The EACC said Mr Nyakundi acquired 106 properties scattered across the country, 17 motor vehicles and Sh4.6 million in cash, which was seized from him when officers raided his home. The EACC said it obtained the orders to investigate Mr Nyakundi over allegations of abuse of office and misappropriation of funds. After obtaining the orders, the agency searched his home, business and office premises and found a significant number of ownership documents relating to land, vehicles and bank accounts. The corruption watchdog argued that Mr Nyakundi had amassed wealth disproportionate to his legitimate source of income.