Stage 6 load shedding to resume on Monday afternoon, Eskom announces
Power utility Eskom has announced the implementation of Stage 6 load shedding from Monday afternoon. FOLLOW - ESKOM LIVE | Reprieve from Stage 6 load shedding on Friday afternoon as demand dropsEskom said in a statement on Sunday that "load shedding would continue to be implemented at various stages" throughout the week, depending on the recovery of the system, following last week's industrial action. From 16:00 until 22:00, Stage 6 load shedding will kick in. On Tuesday, Eskom said it expects Stage 2 load shedding from midnight until 05:00, increasing to Stage 4 until 16:00. Stage 5 load shedding will kick in from 16:00 until 22:00.
Source:News 24
July 04, 2022 03:32 UTC
Ashish Malhotra takes over from Prasanta Das Sarma as new Airtel Kenya MD
Airtel Kenya has today announced the appointment of Mr. Ashish Malhotra as its Managing Director. Mr. Malhotra takes over from Mr. Prasanta Das Sarma who is moving to a new role as the Fiber Company CEO for Airtel Africa. Mr. Prasanta has been the telco’s MD since January 2017 after replacing Adil Youssefi. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Malhotra was the Group Head of Sales and Marketing at Airtel Africa, leading the function in 14 countries where Airtel is operational. “We wish to congratulate Mr. Otieno and Mr. Malhotra on their appointment and wish them success in their new roles.
Source:Daily Nation
July 03, 2022 23:01 UTC
Anger will not take you to State House, Karua tells Ruto
Azimio la Umoja running mate Martha Karua. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]Azimio presidential running mate Martha Karua yesterday told off Deputy President William Ruto "for disrespecting President Uhuru Kenyatta", saying resentment would not take him to State House. Karua rallied Nairobi residents to vote for Raila Odinga, saying they would be safe in Raila's government. She urged women to rally behind her. Ms Karua maintained that the Azimio team has proven to Kenyans that they are leaders of integrity, competent and keep their word.
Source:Standard Digital
July 03, 2022 23:00 UTC
Bezos slams Biden appeal for lower gasoline prices
BROWN / AFP/FileSource: AFPAmazon founder Jeff Bezos has criticized President Joe Biden for calling on oil companies to lower sky-high gasoline prices, prompting the White House to come to the US leader's defense on Sunday. Inflation is far too important a problem for the White House to keep making statements like this," the US billionaire tweeted Saturday. Biden has regularly attacked oil companies, saying they only care about profits and not the well-being of the average consumer. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Twitter Sunday that oil prices have dropped about $15 a barrel over the past month. John Kirby, White House spokesman on national security issues, also defended the president Sunday in an appearance on Fox News.
Source:Daily Nation
July 03, 2022 22:30 UTC
Six suspects linked to women's killings to appear in court today
The suspects were arrested last week following an operation ordered by Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i. Nakuru County Criminal Investigations Officer Anthony Sunguti said the suspects are being held in various police stations in Bahati where they are being interrogated. Newly deployed Nakuru West sub-county police commander Edwin Ogwari said eight other suspects linked to a criminal group known as “Confirm” gang will also be arraigned in court today. “We have an ongoing operation in Nakuru West to rid the area of criminal gangs. In the last two weeks, we have arrested and charged over 200 suspects linked to the criminal gangs in Nakuru West,” said Ogwari.
Source:Daily Nation
July 03, 2022 21:01 UTC
Seven people, including three children, die in horrific accident outside Aberdeen
A horrific accident on the R61 road between Beaufort-West and Aberdeen yesterday, 2 July turned out to be more gruesome as initially thought. Seven people, including three children, died when their Opel Kadett overturned and caught fire. "At about 07:45 police were dispatched to a scene of an accident on route R61 about 20 kilometres outside Aberdeen. At the scene, members found the burning overturned car," Nkohli said. He added that it is believed that the vehicle overturned, catching alight, and all seven occupants, including the three children, died at the scene.
Source:News 24
July 03, 2022 20:12 UTC
Airtel Kenya names Ashish Malhotra as its new MD
0 SHARES Share TweetNairobi, July 4, 2022: The Board of Airtel Networks Kenya Limited has appointed Ashish Malhotra as Managing Director, to steer the firm’s next phase of growth. He was previously the Group Head of Sales and Marketing at Airtel Africa, leading the function in 14 countries where Airtel is operational. He takes over from Mr. Prasanta Das Sarma, who has held the position since January 2017, and was instrumental in leading Airtel Kenya to become the fastest growing telecom company in Kenya, growing subscriber base from 5 million to 16 million. Mr. Das Sarma is moving to a new role as the Fiber Company CEO for Airtel Africa. He began his career at EEC Financial Services in New York, rising to the position of Assistant Vice President.
Source:Daily Nation
July 03, 2022 19:13 UTC
Hussein Mohammed Accuses Nation of Negatively Profiling Kenya Kwanza
The head of Presidential campaign communication Hussein Mohamed has recently accused the Nation of negatively profiling the coalition. However, the Nation’s headline in an article that has since gone viral ‘The Day I Almost slapped Uhuru’ met mixed reactions online. Deputy President William Ruto has recently dismissed a report indicating that he almost slapped President Uhuru Kenyatta as erroneous and misleading. However, the DP through his head of Presidential campaign communication Hussein Mohamed wrote to NMG CEO Stephen Gitagama accusing the outlet of biased framing. According to Hussein Mohammed, the Nation negatively profiled Kenya Kwanza citing that it was a pure misrepresentation of facts.
Source:Daily Nation
July 03, 2022 19:00 UTC
Senator Gideon Moi vows to guard Rift Valley's interests
Kanu chairman Gideon Moi addresses residents of Kabartonjo in Baringo North on July 3, 2022. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]Kanu Chairman and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has said his decision to back Azimio was for the greater good of the people of Rift Valley. He challenged residents of Baringo and Rift Valley at large to remain united and shun divisive politics. The Baringo deputy governor appealed to voters to re-elect Gideon, saying he had demonstrated willingness to serve them. Kanu chairman Gideon Moi greets supporters in Kabartonjo, Baringo North.
Source:Standard Digital
July 03, 2022 18:09 UTC
Adesanya, Volkanovski retain titles at UFC 276
Jul 2, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Israel Adesanya (red gloves) and Jared Cannonier (blue gloves) fight in a bout during UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY SportsIsrael Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski scored dominant unanimous decision victories and retained their UFC titles at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday on a UFC 276 fight card that was short on fireworks but that had plenty of skill on show. Texas native Cannonier did what he could in the later stages to trap Adesanya against the cage, but Adesanya was rarely in any danger en route to his fifth successful title defence. In the co-main event, Australia's Volkanovski used his speed and a consistent stinging jab to score a convincing victory over Hawaiian Max Holloway, keeping his featherweight title before suggesting a move up to lightweight. Earlier in the evening, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone called time on his career after losing to Jim Miller via second-round submission in his 55th professional fight.
Source:Standard Digital
July 03, 2022 17:59 UTC
Ruto writes protest letter to Nation Media Group
Mohammed further accused the Nation to use history “The Day I Almost Slapped Uhuru” to negatively profile Kenya Kwanza, calling the Sunday Nation’s title story was a pure misrepresentation of the facts. DP Ruto’s presidential campaign communications director, Hussein Mohammed. the old Citizen television journalist also challenged the Nationthe story of June 2 – Ruto: I will poll Uhuru after the polls. He distanced the UDA standard bearer and his Kenya Kwanza co-managers from the content of the story. “At no time did Kenya’s presidential candidate Kwanza and UDA or coalition leaders say they would investigate President Uhuru Kenyatta after the formation of the next government,” the team added.
Source:Daily Nation
July 03, 2022 17:52 UTC
Ruto Writes Protest Letter to Nation Media Group
Mohammed further accused the Nation of using the story 'Day I almost slapped Uhuru' to negatively profile Kenya Kwanza, terming the Sunday Nation headline story was pure misrepresentation of facts. The Director of Communications in DP Ruto's Presidential Campaign Hussein Mohammed. "The Sunday Nation headline and story is a continued attempt to evade reporting on rather revolutionary policies in the Kenya Kwanza coalition manifesto and intensify your biased framing and negative profiling of the Kenya Kwanza campaign." The former Citizen TV journalist also took issue with the Nation's story on June 2 - Ruto: I’ll probe Uhuru after polls. He distanced the UDA flagbearer and his Kenya Kwanza co-principals from the contents of the story.
Source:Daily Nation
July 03, 2022 17:41 UTC
Musalia Mudavadi defends their omission of graft in manifesto
ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi. [Esther Jeruto, Standard]Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi has said Kenya Kwanza is better placed to fight graft and run government compared to Azimio la Umoja -One Kenya. He claimed the Azimio team, despite criticising Deputy President William Ruto, was not suited to fight graft or steer governance. “Mudavadi stepped down for Ruto and I stepped down from vying for Kakamega governorship to allow Senator Cleophas Malala to go for the seat. Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala.
Source:Daily Nation
July 03, 2022 16:20 UTC
Junet Mohamed Makes Public Full Clip of Ruto Threatening to Slap Uhuru
Suna East MP Junet Mohammed on Sunday, June 3, released the controversial secret audio that captured Deputy President William Ruto admitting that he nearly slapped President Uhuru Kenyatta over the Supreme Court ruling that nullified the 2017 presidential election. The contents of the recording were first reported by the Nation - although the clip was not made public. DP Ruto and the Kiama Kia Ma patron Kung'u Muigai at his Karen residence on Friday, July 1, 2022. "Ruto fought hard for Uhuru to be elected & re-elected. You might be interested that as Ruto fought hard, the Uhuru team in 2016, wanted Kalonzo to be running mate!
Source:Daily Nation
July 03, 2022 15:28 UTC
Ruto under fire for 'ningemchapa kofi' remarks
According to Ruto, Uhuru was not keen on fighting for the second term following the Supreme Court’s decision and had even considered retiring to his Ichaweri home during the meeting held on September 1, 2017. “So, ndiyo huyo… Oh, sasa, hii maneno, sijui nini, mimi sitaki, mimi nataki kuenda Ichaweri, sasa mimi sitaki, wacha tuachane na hii kitu. Kenya must reject William Ruto. Kenya will reject William Ruto," Junet noted. "The truth is that their relationship (Uhuru and Ruto) went bad in the first term.
Source:Daily Nation
July 03, 2022 13:43 UTC