President William Ruto sharing a meal with pupils at Roysambu Primary School during the launch of the Nairobi School Feeding Programme on June 20, 2023. The government plans to construct 5,000 classrooms in Nairobi as part of efforts to keep children in schools. “The number of children staying out of school is on an alarming rise, and there is a need to tame the looming crisis,” Ruto said. Concerningly, the majority of these out-of-school children came from households where the heads had no formal education. Despite the decline in private school enrolment, the report found that children in private schools achieved better learning outcomes than their peers in public schools, particularly in English literacy and numeracy.

Onana and his Cameroon side have found themselves travelling to the East African nation to play the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. In September, Onana was mobbed by local Manchester United fans who also thronged their game against Zimbabwe. Andre Onana sent to Ten Hag with clear messageThis time around, the former Inter Milan custodian has been sent back to his club manager, Erik ten Hag, with a clear message. In a video that has since gone viral, Onana engages a fan who identifies himself as a Manchester United fan but is not happy with the results. Manchester United consider another coachTUKO.co.ke had earlier reported that Manchester United had identified another coach who could replace Ten Hag.

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The battle to succeed Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should he be impeached from office has now been touted as a two-horse race between Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. There is anticipation of a vicious backlash in the region should Mr Gachagua lose the post. Political analyst cum governance expert Javas Bigambo argues that recapturing the support of Mt Kenya for President Ruto is not necessarily a foreclosed matter. “If not, he will need strategies to divide the Kikuyu vote, disintegrate the Gema, and ensure absolute support from Western Kenya by picking a Luhya Deputy President,” Mr Bigambo told Nation. This will be the best opportunity to have a deputy president from another region instead of recycling two regions in the leadership of this country,” he said.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned Mt Kenya leaders to be careful when implementing instructions from leaders from other regions. The vocal leader said he sleeps with one eye open to ensure the Mt Kenya region is not disadvantaged. Gachagua told the elected leaders from the Mt Kenya region to love those who elected them and to always remember them. Gachagua was impeached on 11 grounds of gross violation of the constitution, bullying Kemsa officials, and ethnic discrimination. It means Gachagua has become the first Kenyan deputy president to be impeached by the National Assembly.

He continued: “I keep getting asked if the Hairy Bikers have left a legacy. Hopefully we caught the attention of people who didn’t normally watch swanky cooking programmes on telly.”He added: “Overweight, scruffy, working-class northerners don’t often get presented with an opportunity like the Hairy Bikers. It was a beautiful, magical thing and I’ll miss it. I’ll miss him. They launched themselves into the public eye with The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook in 2004 which was a mixture of cooking show and travel with the pair riding the length of Portugal in the first episode.

Ghost workers are non-existent employees who are listed on payrolls, resulting in substantial financial losses due to fraudulent salary payments. Kenya has a problem of ghost workers paid hundreds of millions of shillings thereby inflating the wage bill. We are working on rolling out a unified payroll system because we have our fears too,” he said. Radical measuresThe development follows a Cabinet meeting in September which resolved to implement radical measures aimed at weeding out ghost workers in government. Murang’a revealed it had lost Sh977.8 million to ghost workers, followed by Nyandarua (Sh404.4 million), Migori (Sh300 million) and Vihiga (Sh130.7 million).

President William Ruto has called for prayers and support as he implements transformative programmes in the country. Ruto acknowledged that there are a myriad of hurdles that stand in the way of undertaking some crucial government initiatives. "Implementing some of the transformational changes to change our nation requires prayers, requires commitment," he said. "I ask for your support, I ask for your prayers,"Speaking during a church service at AIC Milimani Nairobi, Nairobi, the head of state reassured Kenyans that he will not be look back in ensuring his agenda succeeds. He stated that delivering on the needs of Kenyans requires full commitment and dedication.

Actress Lupita Nyong'o has condemned the Kenyan authorities' crackdown on huge anti-tax protests that began in June. But Nyong'o, an Oscar winner who grew up in Kenya but now lives in the US, said the government's handling of the protests was "upsetting". Moi, in office from 1978 to 2002, ruled Kenya with an iron fist and ruthlessly suppressed his political opponents. Her uncle's body has never been found, but according to local reports, the family believes he was pushed off a boat. "I am deeply grateful for the younger people who are on the front lines fighting for a different Kenya," Lupita Nyong'o said of this generation's protesters.

President William Ruto says the ongoing projects by his administration to transform the health sector are unstoppable. This is despite the challenges Kenyans are facing following the introduction of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), which the President said has attracted 12.8 million Kenyans as registered users. The Health Ministry has said it is working to resolve the hitches that have rocked the SHIF system and urged patience. During the church service, President Ruto asked the church to pray for his administration, amid the ongoing impeachment of his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, and to support the changes that the government is implementing. He assured Kenyans that through the Nairobi River Commission and other stakeholders, the face of the Nairobi River will be transformed in the next two years.

Dua Lipa Sparks Debate With Unique Drink Recipe The pop star combines Diet Coke with pickle and jalapeño juices, intriguing fans and critics alikeDiet Coke has long held a special place in many hearts, blending refreshment with guilt-free enjoyment. Recently, Dua Lipa, the renowned pop singer and cultural icon, has ignited conversation about this fizzy drink, much to the delight—and sometimes horror—of her fans. She turned heads with her unexpected drink recipe, mixing Diet Coke with two surprising ingredients: pickle juice and jalapeño juice. Such reactions are common when celebrities step outside conventional food pairings, and Dua Lipa is no exception. For those daring to test Dua Lipa’s new drink concept or merely curious about the blend of Diet Coke, pickle juice, and jalapeños, the possibilities abound.

Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua is banking on the Judiciary for political survival as he faces a make-or-break week, with his impeachment trial beginning on Wednesday before the Senate. They (judicial officers) protect the Constitution, and rule of law and always ensure the will of the people is respected. I have confidence that rule of law will prevail and the will of people will be upheld,” he added. While commending 44 MPs who voted against the impeachment motion, the DP encouraged leaders to listen to the people. He appealed to Kenyans to pray for him and the country over the heightened political tensions after MPs voted to impeach him last week.

After the couple met on a dating website and got engaged, it soon became clear that Meena didn’t approve of the romance. Meena is also said to have sent her daughter vile emails and texts attacking her, her friends and her lover. The moniker was a nod to Bryan Cranston’s teacher-turned-drug-dealer character, Walter White, in hit series Breaking Bad, who went by the alias of Heisenberg. After handing over the cash, Kuntal’s poison arrived in Britain hidden inside a red scented candle which she later dropped into Meena’s glass of Diet Coke. Prosecutor Jonathan PolnayShe claimed that the plot was "purely a fantasy" and she’d planned to use the poison to take her own life instead.

Lupita Nyong'o Challenges Kenya's Government Amid Protests The Oscar-winning actress calls out police violence during anti-tax demonstrations and reflects on her family's political struggles. Nyong'o, who grew up amid political turmoil and is the daughter of Anyang' Nyong'o—a prominent Kenyan politician—expressed her deep concern over the current government's actions. Reports indicate dozens of deaths attributed to the protests amid accusations of law enforcement's excessive use of force. Nyong'o is somewhat of a living link to Kenya’s tumultuous political past, and her voice carries weight both nationally and internationally. “I am deeply grateful for the younger people who are on the front lines fighting for a different Kenya,” Nyong'o shared, acknowledging the spirit of activism thriving among the youth today.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyans to remain calm and peaceful irrespective of the outcome of his trial at the Senate, which starts on Tuesday. "Despite everything happening in the country, my plea is that we maintain peace and calm. The Deputy President further said that he has confidence in the Judiciary in adjudicating the matter if it gets there. While commending 44 Members of Parliament who voted against the impeachment motion, including Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, the DP encouraged leaders to listen to the people. "I thank MPs like Gitonga Mukunji and Njoki Njeru (Embu Woman Representative) for respecting and adhering to the wishes of the people," he said.