PHOTO: SUSAN MUHINDILawyer Kibe Mungai wants the three-judge bench considering petitions arising from Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment as Deputy President to set aside the directive issued on Saturday. The three-judge bench directed parties to appear for an inter partes hearing on Tuesday. Justice Freda Mugambi issued the directive on Saturday amid successive court orders from across the country on the matter. “It cannot be shared by the Deputy Chief Justice,” he added. His lawyer, Senior Counsel Paul Muite, argued that only the Chief Justice has the authority to form such a panel.
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October 22, 2024 13:16 UTC
Ke Huy Quan plays an affable realtor with a dark secret in the upcoming action film Love Hurts (previously titled With Love), and Entertainment Weekly has your exclusive first look. Ke Huy Quan (L) and Marshawn Lynch in 'Love Hurts'. Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose in 'Love Hurts'. You can’t fake it.”Ke Huy Quan in 'Love Hurts'. “I wanted to prove to myself that I can still do it.”Ke Huy Quan (L) and director Jonathan Eusebio on the set of 'Love Hurts'.
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October 22, 2024 12:07 UTC
The 31-year-old singer had consumed a series of mind-altering substances, including the designer party drug ‘pink cocaine’, according to the partial autopsy. The toxicology report, published by ABC on Monday (October 21), also hinted at traces of a class-A drug in his system, reported Infoebae. ‘Pink cocaine’Both TMZ and ABC News reported a group of drugs dubbed ‘pink cocaine’ was revealed by the toxicology report. According to drugs expert Simcoe Rehab, pink cocaine is an umbrella term for a powerful concoction all mixed into one ‘pink substance’, which can include MDMA, ketamine and mescaline. CocaineAssociated Press reported an official - who remained anonymous - had claimed the preliminary toxicology report hinted at evidence of exposure to cocaine in Payne’s system.
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October 22, 2024 12:01 UTC
Kiera Knightly and Parminder Nagra in Bend It Like Beckham. Kintop PicturesFans hoping for a reunion of the original Bend It Like Beckham cast have an update from one of the film’s central stars. While a sequel to the 2002 flick may not be essential, there have been calls for the beloved characters to reunite over 20 years later, and director Gurinder Chadha hasn’t ruled out the possibility. It was the first Western film to be shown on North Korea television, it was nuts. So, you know, I eat my words now, right?
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October 22, 2024 10:11 UTC
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Tuesday issued a directive to National Environment Management Authority of Kenya (NEMA) to launch a crackdown on noise pollution In Nairobi. Announcing the directive through his official X account, the CS noted the crackdown will evolve into a nation-wide anti-pollution campaign in bid to suppress noise pollution in the bustling City of Nairobi. “I have directed NEMA's Nairobi office to launch a major crackdown on pollution, targeting noise from clubs, nighttime construction, improper waste disposal and air quality,” he ordered. The multi-agency team will go around the suburbs of Nairobi targeting mainly entertainment joints, construction sites and factories to ensure they comply with environmental laws. It comes barely two days after the CS on Sunday ordered the closure of Nairobi’s Fay Bistro located in Kilimani over extreme noise pollution.
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October 22, 2024 10:07 UTC
President William Ruto has asked the High Court to strike out several petitions challenging the removal of Rigathi Gachagua as Deputy President, arguing that the matters raised and prayers sought are exclusively reserved for the Supreme Court. Mr Gachagua and several other petitioners challenged impeachment process, citing inadequate public participation, and the failure to substantiate all the allegations brought against him. Justice Chacha Mwita and Richard Mwongo, sitting at Milimani and Kerugoya High Court, respectively certified the matters as urgent and stopped the replacement of Mr Gachagua as the Deputy President. President Ruto, however, wants the cases struck out, arguing that they have been filed in disregard of the law and are an abuse of court process. “The petition herein is irredeemably defective, null and void ab initio for breach of mandatory provisions of the law,” Mr Kamotho said.
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October 22, 2024 08:57 UTC
A contingent of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers deployed to Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) returned home over the weekend. The troops, stationed at Kuday Forward Operating Base (FOB), arrived back in the country as part of the gradual handover of security responsibilities to Somalia Security Forces. A contingent of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers deployed to Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) returning home from Somalia Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTThe soldiers were hailed for their critical role in contributing to regional security and for their efforts in creating a safer environment in Somalia during their deployment. A contingent of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers deployed to Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) returning home from Somalia Pulse Live KenyaPost-deployment supportADVERTISEMENTFollowing their return, the troops will undergo routine post-deployment counselling programmes. A contingent of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers deployed to Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) returning home from Somalia Pulse Live KenyaA contingent of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers deployed to Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) returning home from Somalia Pulse Live Kenya
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October 22, 2024 07:45 UTC
After fatal OD, Van Nuys man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl and coke on the dark web A Van Nuys man received more than 20 years in prison for trafficking drugs on the dark web including cocaine and fentanyl, which led to the death of a person.
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October 22, 2024 06:42 UTC
A VOCAL POLITICIAN from a populous region has reportedly gone underground after the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The MP, who was among Riggy G’s close allies, fears arrest. Insiders say the MP feigned sickness and left the country on Friday morning. The troubled man runs a chain of hotels in the Central region and could see his properties auctioned. ****************DID POWERFUL FORCES influence a multimillion-shilling tender in favour of a firm linked to a former Cabinet Secretary?
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October 22, 2024 06:15 UTC
Despite these setbacks, Katie still hopes to have a baby with her new partner, JJ Slater. "Carl doesn't want it aired it was filmed when the pair were a couple trying for a baby," an insider revealed. Back in the days of bliss with his then-fiancee and former reality TV queen, Katie, Carl was buzzing to tell the world about his family dreams. They add that the show will zoom in on "the struggles women face while trying for a baby in their forties". When Olivia probed whether she was certain about wanting another child, Katie responded, "Or two.
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October 22, 2024 06:14 UTC
On the radarThe 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams will officially begin today, Tuesday, October 22. Candidates will start with practical and oral exams for elective subjects before the main written papers, which are set to begin on November 4. Launch of the 2024 Digital Economy ReportThe Communications Authority of Kenya in collaboration with GSMA will launch the Kenya Digital Economy Report on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, at the Mövenpick Hotel and Residences Nairobi. The event will be graced by Dr. Margaret Ndung’u, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, as the guest of honour. The report will highlight Kenya’s progress in digital transformation and smartphone adoption, providing insights for stakeholders on driving investments and policy reforms to further enhance the digital economy.
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October 22, 2024 06:03 UTC
Photo: MARCO LONGARI / AFPSource: AFPIn a small neon-lit factory in Maputo, a dozen workers are hand-rolling premium cigars intended for the global market, seemingly undisturbed by the pungent tobacco smell. "Not many people know about African cigars" and that some are produced in Mozambique, said Eugenia Mauaie, with a proud smile. Photo: MARCO LONGARI / AFPSource: AFPAnthony Padilla Perez, who runs the workshope, grew up in the Caribbean nation in a family of tobacco producers. His first Bongani cigars were sold in a shop in Mozambique in 2016. About a third of the cigars are shipped across Africa, with Mozambique and South Africa its largest markets, but they are also available online.
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October 22, 2024 05:48 UTC
The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has summoned Mr Gachagua to record a statement over the allegations he made on Sunday on the steps of Karen Hospital in Nairobi where he had been admitted for two days. In a letter to Mr Gachagua on Monday evening, the DCI asked the embattled former DP to appear on Tuesday to shed light on his allegations. Impeached DP Gachagua speaks after being discharged from Karen Hospital in NairobiAccording to DCI, the remarks from Mr Gachagua are serious that needs argent attention, hence the invitation to appear. In his address on Sunday, Mr Gachagua said his life and that of his family were in danger since he had no security. Following his impeachment, Mr Gachagua is banking on courts to get back his position that has already been handed over to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki.
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October 22, 2024 05:25 UTC
Source: UGCThe dailies also highlighted the murder of a daughter to nominated Kirinyaga MCA Lucy Njeri. Daily NationThe paper reported on the murder of Seth Nyakio, the daughter of Kirinyaga county nominated MCA Lucy Njeri. The nominated MCA recalled her last conversation with her daughter on October 12 as she left their house in Kamakis estate to visit a friend. “My daughter told me she would be visiting a friend in Biafra estate, Thika, but would keep in touch should need arise for her to spend the night away. The nominated MCA disclosed that she spoke to her daughter on Saturday, October 12, at around 9pm and she told her that all was well.
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October 22, 2024 04:53 UTC
Mr Musyoka and his Azimio la Umoja One Kenya counterparts—DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa and Jubilee Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni—have stood with Mr Gachagua. “Let it go on record that Mt Kenya region is watching the unfolding political exclusion by Kenya Kwanza ... in the countdown to 2027 elections and beyond. Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu echoed Mr Kioni’s assertion that political deliverance for Mt Kenya region will come from Mr Musyoka. He is also not leaving anything to chance and is working round the clock to secure a portion of Mt Kenya region. He has already picked Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, who is from Mt Kenya East, to replace Mr Gachagua.
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October 22, 2024 03:31 UTC