It involves mixing soda, jalapenos and pickles to create spicy Diet Coke. She mixes Diet Coke with pickle juice, pickle slices, pickled jalapeno slices and jalapeno juice. Making spicy Diet Coke at home is quick and easy, assuming you have the right ingredients. That means this spicy Diet Coke had extra zing even beyond the jalapenos. Using equal parts jalapeno juice and pickle juice (three teaspoons each for a 6-ounce serving of Diet Coke) yielded an ultra-briny sip of soda, almost like drinking juice straight from the pickle jar.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has reduced fuel prices by Sh8.18 per litre. In the October-November price review, the fuel price for Super Petrol was reduced by Sh8.18 per litre, Diesel at Sh3.54 per litre and Sh3.54 per litre. Starting at midnight, Super Petrol will retail at Sh180.66, Diesel at Sh168.06, and Kerosene at Sh151.39 in Nairobi. In Nakuru, Super Petrol will retail at Sh179.87, Diesel at Sh167.63 and Kerosene at Sh151.01. Super Petrol will retail at Sh180.68, Diesel at Sh168.45 and Kerosene at Sh151.82 in Eldoret.

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has expressed prestige at the drop in fuel prices announced Monday by the Energy Regulatory Authority. Epra said the maximum retail prices for imported refined petroleum products for the October-November cycle had dropped drastically. In her reaction to the fuel price drop, Wanga, an ODM member, said the experts appear to be doing their job. “Breaking News: Epra reduces petrol prices by Sh8.18, diesel by Sh3.54 and kerosene by Sh6.93. Our experts seem to be getting it right,” she said on X hours after Epra made the announcement.

A minor has died after she was poisoned by her biological mother at Kaseve village in Masinga, Machakos County. The six-year-old, according to the police, was pronounced dead following the incident that occurred in Masinga County on Monday. The incident was reported to Masinga police station shortly after it occurred. “The 25-year-old woman reportedly poisoned her two daughters aged nine and six years at Kaseve village in Kyondoni sublocation in Kivaa location, Masinga subcounty in Machakos. The trio were rushed to the Kyondoni dispensary and transferred to Kivaa health centre, both within Masinga subcounty, where the six-year-old girl was pronounced dead.

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai survives impeachment trialKericho Governor Erick Mutai has survived his impeachment trial at Senate after 34 senators voted against his ouster while 10 voted to uphold his removal from office. This is after Senate found that the minimum threshold of 32 MCAs was not met at the County Assembly when they voted to impeach. On October 2, 2024, a total of 31 out of the 47 MCAs voted in favour of the impeachment, while 16 opposed to Dr Mutai’s removal boycotted the session. His impeachment hearing kicked off at the Senate on Monday. The county boss pleaded not guilty to all charges advanced by the county assembly.

Among the significant initiatives the government has championed is the Affordable Housing Program (AHP), which has made remarkable strides in ensuring that Kenyans have access to quality and affordable housing. ADVERTISEMENTBoma Yangu: Step by step guide on how to register and secure affordable housing Pulse Live KenyaExpanding the Affordable Housing pipelineOne of the key aspects of the Affordable Housing Program is its vast and growing pipeline of projects. ADVERTISEMENTBoma Yangu: Step by step guide on how to register and secure affordable housing Pulse Live KenyaThese projects are designed to address the country's housing deficit and cater to various income levels​. Boma Yangu: Step by step guide on how to register and secure affordable housing Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTNotable Affordable Housing projects that have been launchedOne of the standout achievements of the Affordable Housing Program is the large-scale construction of social housing projects in areas like Mukuru, Kibera, and Shauri Moyo. Boma Yangu: Step by step guide on how to register and secure affordable housing Pulse Live KenyaThe Affordable homeowner’s journeyAt the heart of the AHP is Boma Yangu, a platform that has made the dream of homeownership accessible to many Kenyans.

Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye President of Senegal addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2024. Senegal's government unveiled a 25-year development plan on Monday that it said would lay the foundations for economic sovereignty through competitiveness, sustainable resource management, and good governance. "We aim to build a diversified and resilient economy," Faye said at the launch ceremony, which comes a month ahead of a snap legislative election. Senegal became an oil producer in June when Australia's Woodside Energy WDS.AX started production at its Sangomar oil and gas field. Under the new plan, the government aims to increase access to electricity to 100% from 84% and make Senegal energy self-sufficient.

Gachagua was received by Manyatta MP Mukunji Gitonga and some clergy upon landing at St Mark Teachers' Training College, Kigari for the church service. Speaking to the Star on the phone, Ruku said he was “attending another church event within my constituency.”“The National Assembly has impeached him. Gachagua who was accompanied by his wife pastor Dorcas also took a private chopper to the event instead of the military place further fueling speculations. Gachagua has typically utilised a military chopper for both official and personal engagements. During a church function in Nakuru attended by Ruto, Gachagua delayed only to attribute it to transport challenges.

Actress Demi Moore has issued a touching update on the condition of her ex-husband, Bruce Willis, amid his ongoing fight with dementia. Two years ago, Bruce Willis stepped away from his acting career when doctors revealed he was suffering from aphasia - a language condition that dramatically limits communication abilities. Tragically, the actor's health has since declined, giving rise to another more specific diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Although Demi and Bruce separated in 1998 after more than 10 years of marriage, the pair remain good friends and share three adult daughters. Image: WireImage) WireImage)In 2009, Bruce tied the knot with actress Emma Heming Willis and together they also have two daughters.

One of the distinguished figures remembered on this day is Major Jonathan Kingu Otongo, a decorated pilot who made significant contributions to Kenya's fight against terrorism. Military CareerMajor Jonathan Kingu Otongo was a highly skilled fighter pilot in the KDF, known for his unwavering dedication and courage. Major Jonathan Kingu Otongo Pulse Live KenyaIn December 2014, Major Otongo’s bravery became widely recognised during a critical airstrike operation. Major Jonathan Kingu Otongo Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTHonouring a HeroMajor Jonathan Kingu Otongo was in 2015 awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, a testament to his bravery and the impact of his contributions. As Kenya celebrates KDF Day, the memory of Major Otongo serves as an enduring symbol of the strength and resilience of the Kenya Defence Forces.

Today (Tuesday) Justice Chacha Mwita will rule on Gachagua’s application to stop the Senate impeachment proceedings scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday when the final vote is scheduled. On Monday, Mr Gachagua appealed to Justice Chacha Mwita to block senators from proceeding with the impeachment, pending the determination of his petition. Mr Muite stressed that the standing orders, which guided the impeachment process contravened the constitutional requirements of fair hearing and public participation. Meanwhile, Justice Chacha Mwita will rule on Tuesday morning whether the court will block Senate from acting on the resolution of the National Assembly, impeachment Mr Gachugua. Meanwhile, all the cases, touching on the impeachment process have been referred to Justice Ogola, the principal judge for directions.

The replacement of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, in case his impeachment is upheld by the Senate, has taken a fresh twist with more names floated. The Star has established that lobbying has intensified with several politicians being touted as Gachagua’s possible replacement should he be sent packing. Among the politicians from the Mt Kenya region whose names have been floated to State House, include Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire. Mbarire also served as a nominated MP between 2017 and 2022 before she was elected Embu governor in 2022. There are also reports that the president could look beyond Mt Kenya when picking Gachagua’s replacement as part of his strategy to consolidate the country.

0 SHARES Share TweetNAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Kenyans will now be able to send money to Ethiopia using M-Pesa through Safaricom Kenya and its Ethiopian subsidiary. The expansion of the M-Pesa Global service, which is a Safaricom platform that allows registered M-Pesa users to send and receive money globally, aims to drive mobile money use and penetration in Ethiopia, boosting local economies. “This collaboration resonates with our commitment to deliver innovative financial solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our customers,” Safaricom Kenya Chief Financial Services Officer Esther Waititu said. In addition to Ethiopia, M-Pesa customers are also able to send and receive money in over 190 countries. “Our M-PESA Ethiopia customers should now be able to receive safe and affordable transfers from M-PESA Kenya thanks to this collaboration, which will further promote the region’s adoption of digital payments.

East Africa is set to experience a radical shift in the transport sector after Uganda secured a lucrative deal with Turkish construction firm Yapi Merkezi to build a modern Standard Gauge Railway network in the country. The bigger picture: Uganda, which has been lagging in terms of its transport network, is set to greatly benefit from the new deal in several ways. Not only will the nation have a modern, fast, reliable, and high-capacity railway network, but regional trade with neighbours including Kenya is set to be improved considerably. The Malaba–Kampala section alone, measuring 273 kilometers, is set to cost around Ksh296 billion (USD2.3 billion), while the entire Uganda SGR Project covering 1,724 km was quoted at Ksh1.7 trillion (USD12.8 billion). From the engagements, trade ministers from both countries were urged to meet and resolve any outstanding issues affecting trade between Uganda and Kenya.

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