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Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya. Kisii - Months after anti-government protests gripped the nation, many victims are still grappling with the aftermath. Source: UGCAmong them is Gladys Kerubo, a single mother of seven from Kisii, who was left disabled after being hit by a stray bullet while inside her home. While we were inside, they started shooting, and a bullet came into the house. It hit my left arm, went through my chest, and was removed from my right arm," Kerubo shared.

It is believed that Thailand and Malaysia have already received a positive response from the existing BRICS members. There is no doubt that both countries are keen to further strengthen their economic ties with the BRICS members. Thailand, too, must be seeking to reverse the decline of its automotive industry through cooperation with the BRICS countries. The United States has appeared to be taking a less positive to approach ASEAN. While Japan shares democratic values and ideals with the United States and Europe, it should not try to impose these values on its Asian neighbors.

However, this whole impeachment saga has inadvertently revealed some deeply disturbing matters. In a TV interview before the impeachment, Gachagua, responding to the grounds for impeachment, revealed that the only successful government programme was the anti-alcoholism drive he championed. Second, in the same interview and during his own defence in Parliament, Gachagua alluded to the sliding back to dictatorship. The Deputy President also revealed that public participation on his impeachment was stage-managed, and that bribe money oiled the sessions. In summary, the impeachment saga showcased our worst instincts, confirmed the hypocrisy, and moral and financial corruption of those who govern us.

But it is now official that the relationship between President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, will never be the same - whether the deputy survives impeachment or not. The motion is now before the Senate, while Mr Gachagua and his allies are stepping up efforts to block it in court. Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga described the move to impeach Mr Gachagua as an affront to the people of Mt Kenya region. Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi told Nation.Africa the relationship between President Ruto and his deputy appears to have broken irreparably. The analyst argues that no one should be surprised if President Ruto and DP Gachagua are part of a political team as the country approaches 2027.

An employee works on a jersey at SP Apparel in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec; the Canadian firm makes jerseys for all 32 NHL teams. SP Apparel has been making jerseys for the NHL for 50 years, through nearly half the league's 107-year history. For the last 25 years, it has also made the uniforms for all national ice hockey teams competing at the Olympics. An employee works on Boston Bruins jerseys at SP Apparel in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, on September 27, 2024. Rolls of material for hockey jerseys are stacked at SP Apparel in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, on September 27, 2024.

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It cultivates and adds value to tissue culture bananas. In 2023, they started adding value to tissue culture bananas after training. Malojo says one needs to have clean tissue culture banana suckers from a certified cultivator or farm. Maclead Akhaya, the secretary of Avigwili Banana Processors displays banana crisps. Avigwili Banana Processors Group Secretary Maclead Akhaya says value-addition has improved the economic status of local women.

My father died in 2002, and that was my most painful experience growing up. Everything my mum had built with my dad was in his name, and when he died the in-laws took everything. We have a very cordial relationship but I try to keep a distance because of that experience. My husband and I started discussing sex matters with our teenage daughter Mumbu when she was very young. It’s the most beautiful thing but it’s also one of the hardest thing you could ever do.

The Civil Defence has appealed for family members of the missing to come forward with any information on their whereabouts, Al-Mallah said. Both the strikes on Beirut hit residential buildings in densely packed neighbourhoods. The missile that hit Basta fell close to the site of an earlier strike that killed nine people last week. The Civil Defence team told the group they needed to check at every hospital in person. The Iran-backed group said the attack was a retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut.

A group of MPs from the Rift Valley has praised President William Ruto for maintaining a hands-off stance in the ongoing impeachment process against his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua. "As MPs, we want to thank the president for not interfering with it in any way," he said. Speaking in Nandi, Melly said Ruto's non-interference sends a strong message about accountability and respect for the constitutional process. He also stressed the importance of a united country devoid of regional politics. A record 282 MPs both from the ruling coalition and the opposition voted to impeach Gachagua last Tuesday.

Jamie Dornan has made a very cheeky revelation about his sex life with his wife, Amelia Warner. The Northern Ireland star was recently announced as the newest brand ambassador to the low-calorie drink, taking over from British model Kate Moss. Jamie Dornan has made a very cheeky revelation about his favourite times to enjoy a crisp can of Diet Coke. The host asked the Fifty Shades of Grey star what his ‘optimum Diet Coke moment’ was, with Jamie leaving fellow attendees chuckling with his saucy response. Earlier this year, Jamie got teary-eyed as he paid tribute to his beloved wife on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.

Haiti Prime Minister Garry Conille with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]Kenya has affirmed its ability to sustain the deployment of its police officers in Haiti through March 2025. He urged the international community to provide additional support, noting that Kenya's mandate in Haiti extends until October 2025. “We commend the level of expertise and professionalism demonstrated by the Kenyan troops. Their presence has been crucial to the restoration of peace in Haiti,” Conille stated.

“Upon ascending to the presidency, Gachagua wanted to bite more than he could chew. The DP announced that Mt Kenya region should be pushing the agenda because it was about the fair distribution of resources. “Honestly, what don’t we have as the people of Mt Kenya in this current government? He also reiterated that he has never worked with the government since he became the Deputy President. Ichung’wa says many Mt Kenya MPs disassociated from the DP due to intimidation and threats.

Hong Kong’s panda cubs are nearly two months old, with their own distinctive features starting to emerge. Visitors can also buy a panda headband for HK$125, or a stuffed toy panda cradling a cub for HK$390. In mainland China, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan province attracted 264,000 visitors during the recent National Day “golden week” holiday. South Korea is often cited as an example of successfully boosting a panda economy with Fu Bao, the country’s first naturally bred giant panda as part of a loan agreement with China. In Japan, a similar nationwide sensation was sparked in 2017, when Xiang Xiang became the first locally born giant panda in Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo in nearly three decades.