Kimilili MP Didmus BarasaKimilili MP Didmus Barasa has said the recent removal of Rigathi Gachagua as Deputy President has sent a warning to leaders who issue inflammatory statements. He explained that the impeachment of Gachagua has shown that what leaders utter in public could destroy them. We want a country that will not discriminate on the basis of where that person has come from,” he explained. Speaking at a function in Bungoma County, on Saturday Barasa added that the impeachment of the Deputy President was a historical moment in the country. Barasa said leaders with a habit of making divisive statements have their days numbered.
Source:The Star
October 19, 2024 15:31 UTC
Hollywood sensation Sydney Sweeney is set to star in an upcoming biopic about boxing legend Christy Martin who narrowly survived after being shot and stabbed by her husband. And the terrifying incident 14 years ago will no doubt play a major part in the film starring Sweeney, 27. After being treated for his injuries, he was charged with attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. In April 2012, he was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Martin spoke about the film in an interview with The Sun, saying: "It is not a boxing movie.
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October 19, 2024 15:23 UTC
This led many to question the motives behind the impeachment, and they begun to view it as potentially unjust. His lawyers argued that, in the interest of fairness, the process should be suspended until he recovered and presented his case. Despite these appeals, the Senate voted to proceed with the impeachment, rejecting their request for a delay citing urgency and political necessity. The Senate’s decision to proceed with the impeachment process reflects a refusal to observe the principles of the doctrine of necessity. The doctrine of necessity highlights a fundamental tension between strict adherence to the law and the moral imperative to act compassionately in exceptional circumstances.
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October 19, 2024 15:15 UTC
BBC presenter Natasha soon split from long-term partner Mike Barnard while Brendan dumped his fiancée and fellow dancer Camilla Dallerup. Series 12: Sunetra SarkerActress Sunetra Sarker also announced her marriage split after starring on Strictly. She has not been linked to any fellow Strictly contestants or professional dancers. He called her dance partner, three-times married Kevin Clifton, 36, a slippery snakeSam confronted Kevin in furious video chat where he branded him a 'proper rat'. However, In August 2019, just ahead of series 17, Neil and Katya announced their split after 11 years of marriage.
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October 19, 2024 15:01 UTC
ODM Deputy Party Leader Abdulswamad Nassir and party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga in Kilifi (PHOTO: HANDOUT)Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders have maintained that the party has not entered into any form of agreement with the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition. Led by national chairperson Gladys Wanga, the party leaders said ODM is still an Opposition party. Mombasa Governor Abdullwamad Sherrif Nassir expressed confidence that ODM will form the next government. “We will form the government in 2027 but as of now, ODM is an opposition party and we are not in government,” he said. On Wednesday, Wanga said ODM will field candidates in all positions in the next-generation elections.
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October 19, 2024 14:45 UTC
The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, one of 54 shuttered in Japan after the Fukushima disaster, is preparing to restart. Photo: Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFPSource: AFPGlinting in the sun by the world's biggest nuclear plant, the Sea of Japan is calm now. Masaki Daito, deputy superintendent of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station, walks through a corridor inside the unit 7 reactor building. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant has installed a series of upgrades to keep power running in the event of a quake. Since shutting down the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station (pictured) and dozens of others, Japan's imports of coal, oil and natural gas have surged.
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October 19, 2024 14:22 UTC
A group of migrants embark on an Italian coast guard ship at Shengjin port in Albania on October 19, 2024. Earlier, they were escorted by police from a temporary reception centre to Shengjin port, where they boarded the ship, an AFP journalist saw. From there, a determination will be made as to which individuals come from so-called "safe" countries, allowing for fast-track repatriation. Human rights groups have also questioned whether there will be sufficient protection for asylum seekers in the centres in Albania. Italy's deal with Albania has been widely criticised by human rights groups, who question whether Albania can provide adequate protection for asylum seekers.
Source:Daily Nation
October 19, 2024 14:07 UTC
Of all the methods that can be used to restrict access to elections, delayed registration is particularly vexing. On Sunday I ended up on a bench at a shop in a small and lovely town. Everything I wanted to know about registering to vote was there on a piece of paper plastered on the wall for me to read. Maybe it is time we rewarded ourselves with a more vigorous democracy that will deliver us the leaders we deserve? Or to be more precise, the leaders who deserve us because Tanzania is a magnificent country.
Source:Daily Nation
October 19, 2024 13:55 UTC
“80% of the staff working in the Office of the Deputy President were from Mathira Constituency. Tonight they have all been sent on compulsory leave,” Kuria wrote on social media. ADVERTISEMENTMoses Kuria Pulse Live KenyaA look at his timeline over the last few days reveal that he is following the events and looking forward to Kindiki assuming office. For the sake of our nation and our families we will swear in Kithure Kindiki as President in Waiting. From Left to Right; impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto and Kindiki Kithure Pulse Live Kenya
Source:Daily Nation
October 19, 2024 13:42 UTC
On Thursday, Dr Gikonyo was in his element as cameras rolled. And so, when he insisted that Mr Gachagua was stable – hours after Mr Muite had told the Senate that Mr Gachagua was seriously ill – it would appear that he was staying true to the advice he was given. Incidentally, Mr Muite was in the same political axis as Dr Gikonyo during the clamour for multi-party democracy in the early 1990s. Out of personal conviction, Dr Gikonyo chose to treat anti-government voices who had either been jailed or battered by the State. Dr Gikonyo writes that the shadow of Mr Muite was looming large in denial of permission to start The Karen Hospital.
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October 19, 2024 13:34 UTC
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya on Saturday slammed President William Ruto and Kenya Kwanza lawmakers over what he described as misplaced priorities while referring to the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. While making his remarks, Salasya asked President William Ruto to divert his energy on service delivery instead of resorting to political sideshows that were not going to benefit the nation in any way. I want to ask the President, the way you were rushing the MPs on Gachagua impeachment as if that was the work that you were elected to do,’’ Salasya stated. President William Ruto at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, for the Banking Industry Inua Biashara Small And Medium Enterprise Exhibition, on Wednesday, October 16. You should go solve your differences, that cannot be an agenda of the nation,’’ Salasya added.
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October 19, 2024 13:14 UTC
The latest drone attack targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea has added a new twist to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving Israel, Hezbollah, and Hamas. ---Advertisement---Hezbollah’s decision to target the Israeli PM’s home is a bold and calculated move, potentially redrawing the boundaries of the ongoing military conflict in the highly volatile region. The targeting of Netanyahu’s residence comes amid heightened tensions after the more recent killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and the ongoing Israeli airstrikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. Moreover, the Israeli military has been proactive in intercepting drones and other aerial threats from Hezbollah and Hamas, but provocations like this could prompt even stricter responses. It is beyond doubt that the drone attack targeting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residence will have severe implications – Israel’s likely response will be swift and robust, potentially leading to further military engagements in Lebanon.
Source:News 24
October 19, 2024 12:32 UTC
Tax authorities in Africa are now training their guns on cryptocurrency users, in fresh efforts to net tax evaders relying on the borderless nature of unconventional digital assets and their lack of regulatory oversights. With the growing prominence of the crypto assets on the continent as ownership and transactions gain momentum, authorities are now paying attention to the digital currencies as a possible source of extra tax revenues. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is among the tax agencies that are now looking at the digital assets as a source of additional tax revenue, coming amidst consistent failed revenue targets. This week, KRA disclosed plans to procure a new digital tax system with the aim of capturing crypto trade transactions, which have mostly been out of the tax bracket due to their anonymity and lack of regulatory scrutiny. For Sars, the move on crypto users is meant to expand the tax bracket to reduce the tax burden borne by the compliant taxpayers.
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October 19, 2024 12:02 UTC
Kapataga based Maurine Chebor was on cloud nine after completing a double win at the First Athletics Kenya Cross Country Meet held at the Machakos Teachers College in Machakos, County. The 21 year-old who is coached by Emmanuel Kipkoech was once again the star of the day as she demolished an experienced field in the 10km Senior Women race that had Sandrafelis Chebet Tuei, Winnie Jeptarus and Esther Chemtai Kipkech. Chebor cut the tape first in 36:22.9 and was followed in second place by Christine Njoki in 36:32.2 with the Kenya Defense Force, Kipkech, closing the podium three finishes in 37:13.7. “Yesterday I ran 10km and I won 300,000 and today I have won the first Cross country of the season, am very happy for this win and will use the funds to help my parents,” said Chebor. Tuei who was representing the Kenya Police Service and Jeptarus were forced to settle in fourth and fifth in respective time of 37:38.0 and 37:46.6.
Source:The Star
October 19, 2024 11:58 UTC
He credits boxing, leisurely dog walks, and sticking to a Mediterranean diet as key factors in his remarkable turnaround. What exactly is a Mediterranean diet and how can it benefit your health? The Mediterranean diet is often celebrated as a top-tier choice for those seeking a healthier lifestyle. The traditional Mediterranean diet is inspired by the typical fare found in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, emphasising plant-based foods and healthy fats. A recent study unveiled a link between the Mediterranean diet and living longer.
Source:The Star
October 19, 2024 11:07 UTC