Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has his work cut out as he is up against tough opponents at this weekend’s World Indoor Championship in Glasgow, Scotland. Ferdinand Omanyala has a tough task at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow this weekend as he is up against formidable opponents in the 60m, led by world 100m champion Noah Lyles. On the day, Lyles beat 60m world record holder Christian Coleman who managed 6.44 and the two go into the race as the favourites to clinch gold. Coleman holds the World Indoor record of 6.34 recorded at the US Indoor Championships in 2018 and is seeking to get his revenge against Lyles in Glasgow this weekend. Kenya’s Omanyala will also fancy his chances after a good start to his season following back-to-back 60m indoor national records in France in over a week.

Every Kenyan, including unemployed youth aged over 25, will be required to pay for the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). According to the announcement from the Ministry of Health, unemployed Kenyan youth will not be exempted from the new monthly contribution to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) starting from July 1, 2024. Health Minister Susan Nakhumicha stated that the monthly contribution to the program will be mandatory for all Kenyans aged over 25. However, CS Nakhumicha emphasized that those who are unemployed and aged over 25 will be required to pay a contribution of KSh 300. According to Minister Nahumicha, only youth under the age of 25 will enjoy the benefits through their parents.

Kenyans have expressed mixed reactions after an abnormal load was spotted being transported across the country. The journey, which began on February 1, 2024, from the Kenya Ports Authority, has become a viral sensation, with videos and photos circulating online, capturing the nation's attention. The boat, securely mounted on a wide truck, has been making its way through various towns and cities, creating a trail of laughter and disbelief among onlookers. The boat's journey has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with Kenyans sharing jokes, memes, and witty remarks about the peculiar sight. Netizens react to videos of abnormal load027 wrote:"Tuambie eldy ita branch side gani, juu ya fly over mail 4."

A viral video captured WWE wrestler and actor Jon Cena singing Bholi Si Surat from Shah Rukh Khan's iconic film Dil Toh Pagal Hai. The video garnered attention, prompting a response from Shah Rukh Khan himself. John Cena immediately replied to the Bollywood star, "You have given so many in the world so much happiness; thank you for all you do." You have given so many in the world so much happiness, thank you for all you do. https://t.co/8YnIAv54yJ — John Cena (@JohnCena) February 26, 2024In the viral video, John Cena expressed, "You never know where you can learn when you choose the path of growth.

A delegation of coffee farmers and researchers from Colombia on Tuesday toured Nyeri County for a meeting with over 200 local growers drawn from various parts of the country. The delegation, under the auspices of Colombia National Federation of Coffee Growers, which is in the country for five days toured coffee farms, the Gikanda Farmers Cooperative Society and Gichatha-ini coffee factory to familiarize themselves with the Kenyan coffee industry. The tour is a follow-up to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's visit to Colombia last September, where he pushed for advanced cooperation between the two nations to realize better yields and income for Kenyan coffee farmers. On Tuesday, the team held a peer-to-peer session with the Kenyan coffee farmers on growing bushes with higher yields, crop fertilization, harvesting, milling and marketing. Earlier, the delegation toured the New Kenya Planters Coffee Union, Dandora Branch Nairobi, where they were taken through the process of milling, coffee cupping and cataloguing.

In the second incident, the 42-year-old male DCI officer who is based in Nairobi, was also attacked by the same gang as he was walking home. DCI officers in Kisumu West subcounty are investigating the matter as the four suspects are still at large, police said. This forced the officer who was armed then to shoot into the air to scare the group. Other police officers rushed to the scene to save him from the rowdy group and rushed him to hospital. His pistol was taken to safety as a hunt for the group started, police said.

In January 2023, Mr Charles Waka was elated after he won a contract to supply stationery to one of the county governments. In June last year, county officials said his company would be paid. I have been following up every day because this is a loan that I took and I need to service,” Mr Waka told ‘Nation’. These suppliers, the commission said, are those willing to pay kickbacks and are directly or indirectly associated with the county officials. You cannot get away with it and you must adhere to what you have agreed with them or they come after you,” Mr Waka told ‘Nation’.

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Mannara Chopra: A month after the conclusion of Bigg Boss 17, Mannara Chopra, the 2nd runner-up, is providing fans with an update on her health, particularly regarding the challenging Mirchi Task. Post-Bigg Boss CommitmentsFollowing her exit from the Bigg Boss 17 house, Mannara Chopra has been actively engaged in various work commitments. However, it appears that the aftermath of the intense Mirchi Task is still impacting Mannara’s health. Parents Awaiting Arrival Of Baby: ReportsRecovery Process UnveiledIn her Instagram stories, Mannara shared a glimpse of her recovery journey, showcasing dark marks on her legs and arms resulting from the Mirchi Task. Addressing her concerned followers, she reassured them by stating that the marks are slowly fading.

Niyati Fatnani’s make-up secrets: I don’t use a mascaraActress Niyati Fatnani , who played the role of a Sikhni Girl, Ginny, in TV show Channa Mereya , became a household name in those days. Her on-screen chemistry with her co-star Karan Wahi was fans' favourite. Netizens were quite happy and excited to see Niyati and Karan Wahi together once again.Actress Niyati Fatnani received immense love and praise from the audience for portraying the character of 'Ginni’. Speaking to ETimes TV, Niyati shared that though nothing was working out for her, she didn’t lose hope. Apart from this, she is known for her remarkable roles in popular shows like 'Channa Mereya’, Nazar, D4 - Get Up and Dance, Moh Moh Ke Dhaagey and Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal.

Marishka Davids, one of the women who was doused with petrol and set alight in Florida, Roodepoort, has died in hospital. A family member confirmed to News24 on Wednesday morning that Davids had died at 23:05 on Tuesday. READ | Man who allegedly doused 2 women with petrol and set them alight admitted to hospital, court hearsThe man believed to be responsible for the cruel act, Mark Brian Harvey, allegedly doused the women with petrol and set them alight at their apartment in Florida on 11 February. When he appeared in absentia on 21 February, the court heard that he had been admitted to hospital. READ | Jilted ex-boyfriend arrested for allegedly setting 2 women on fire in Roodepoort

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The International Partners Group (IPG), which is backing South Africa with climate finance, has "accepted" that the country needs to be pragmatic in dealing with the energy crisis, which includes delaying decommissioning of coal-fired power stations, according to Rudi Dicks, head of the project management office in the Presidency. Dicks and representatives of the Just Energy Transition Project Management Unit (PMU), within the Presidency, on Tuesday briefed the media on developments around South Africa's just transition. In 2021, wealthy nations such as the UK, US, Germany, France and the EU pledged an initial $8.5 billion to assist South Africa's efforts to reduce emissions that cause climate change – largely by transitioning from coal to renewables.

On Tuesday when the matter came up in court, Kang'ethe told Milimani chief magistrate Lucas Onyina he had been tortured and had marks on his hands and body. The case was coming up for directions on hearing his bond, pending the extradition proceedings, but his lawyers were missing. "I do not wish to continue with bond/bail arguments for now without legal representation," Kang'ethe said. I wonder why the agency involved in the investigations against me should be the ones offering me legal representation," Kang'ethe said. The prosecution had argued that the issues of torture ought to have been raised by Kang'ethe's lawyers who were not in court.

In a horrifying incident in Bhinmal city, Jalore district, Rajasthan, a dental doctor stands accused of heinous crimes under the guise of treatment. The accused dentist, Dr. Suresh Sundesha, allegedly injected a woman seeking root canal treatment with a semi-consciousness-inducing substance, taking obscene photos and videos of her in a state of vulnerability. Dr. Sundesha reportedly injected the woman with an anesthetic under the pretext of pain relief, capturing explicit images and videos during the process. Using these materials as leverage, the dentist allegedly blackmailed and raped the woman seven times over the course of a year. Chilling Pattern of Rape and BlackmailThe accused dentist reportedly took advantage of the explicit materials to repeatedly rape the victim.