President William Ruto during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]Despite the heated political climate surrounding the Deputy President’s post, President William Ruto steered clear of the topic during yesterday’s Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale. However, in his first public address since the Senate impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for, among other things, making divisive remarks, Ruto spoke strongly against tribalism. Notably absent were Chief Justice Martha Koome and opposition leaders, including ODM’s Raila Odinga, now an ally of President Ruto. President William Ruto was accompanied by Deputy President nominee Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
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October 20, 2024 22:59 UTC
Team Leader Distribution - Nairobi - Apply before October 25, 2024. Expeditor Distribution - Nairobi - Apply before October 25, 2024. "Use details from your past job descriptions to explain how the skills you picked from those past jobs would be useful to the potential employer. Point out your past roles where you delivered exceptional services, resolved complaints, and maintained customer relationships, or other instances," Lisimba said. Other job vacancies for KenyansProofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.keSource: TUKO.co.ke
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October 20, 2024 22:28 UTC
When President William Ruto unveiled Raila Odinga as Kenya's candidate for the AUC chairmanship. [PCS]The formation of the broad-based government and President William Ruto's subsequent successful tour of Nyanza should have given Kenya Kwanza a new lease of life. But Kenya Kwanza has proven to be a government by blunder. I then remembered the attempt to liken Ruto to Abraham Lincoln when he named the broad-based Cabinet. Like Mosese in the play 'Betrayal in the City', we now know it was better while we waited.
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October 20, 2024 22:19 UTC
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has issued an update on the collapse of a housing unit in Kahawa West on Sunday. The city boss said the county has confirmed the collapse of the housing unit in Kahawa West area plot no. "Currently, all Nairobi County Teams are fully engaged in disaster recovery and evacuating occupants from adjacent buildings," Sakaja said. "Occupation of the same was without development permission and occupation certificate from Nairobi City County, i.e dangerous building," the notice reads in part. The notice also shows that theUpdate on collapsed Kahawa West Building (PHOTO: Governor Johnson Sakaja)The search and rescue mission was launched Sunday morning after the multi-storey building collapsed.
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October 20, 2024 20:13 UTC
Thousands of devastated fans gather at vigil in London to remember One Direction star Liam PayneFans gather to in Hyde Park to pay tribute to Liam Payne. Picture: Alamy/LBCBy Emma SoteriouThousands of fans have gathered at a vigil in London for One Direction star Liam Payne. People writing messages during a vigil for 31-year-old One Direction singer Liam Payne. Fans of former One Direction singer Liam Payne observe a minute's silence beside the Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens. People release balloons during a vigil for 31-year-old One Direction singer Liam Payne.
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October 20, 2024 19:35 UTC
Kenyans from all walks of life have extended their heartfelt support to Dorcas Rigathi, the wife of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Source: FacebookThe Standard Digital shared emotional photos of Dorcas in tears following her husband's impeachment. What is Dorcas Rigathi known for? Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached earlier this week, triggering widespread reactions nationwide. Betty M Gold:"I pray for you, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, and your family.
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October 20, 2024 17:31 UTC
Imeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Karen HospitalImpeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has described the moments before he was admitted at Karen Hospital on Thursday. Gachagua said the pain continued, which made him call his doctor, Dan Gikonyo, who has been his physician for 20 years. He said his staff rushed him to Karen Hospital, where he found Gikonyo and others waiting for him. “I would like to inform honourable senators that I was able to contact doctors at Karen Hospital. There is a team of doctors who are looking after the Deputy President.
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October 20, 2024 17:14 UTC
By Reuters | Sunday, October 20, 2024The pilot was able to bring the plane, which carried 216 passengers, to a safe stop and no injuries were recorded, the ministry said in a statement. A Delta Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft bound for New York made an emergency stop due to a technical incident at the Blaise Diagne International Airport in Senegal on Saturday, the West African nation's transport ministry said. The pilot was able to bring the plane, which carried 216 passengers, to a safe stop and no injuries were recorded, the ministry said in a statement. "The plane, during takeoff, performed an acceleration manoeuvre followed by an emergency stop due to a technical incident," it said. Senegal's national civil aviation agency and its Bureau of Investigations and Analysis will investigate the incident, it said.
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October 20, 2024 16:12 UTC
A young entrepreneur has revealed how she turned her thrifting hobby and love for western fashion into a retail brand earning over £15,000 a month. After four years, Beth’s western side hustle was demanding more of her time and earning her enough cash to reduce her hours as a paramedic. Poole’s Kingland Crescent has gained an international reputation for itself following innovative, ambitious, and unique regeneration by Legal & General, funded in part by Nest pensions. Moving to our new shop in Kingland was the accelerator we needed, and Lavender Moon is thriving like never before. I’m proud to be Dorset’s first official stockist of Ariat Western, the leading manufacturer of cowboy boots and western clothing.
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October 20, 2024 16:07 UTC
The President said the National Government has allocated KSh4.4 billion for payments for MSMEs supplying goods and services under the programme. “The value for money in this scheme will be undeniable once migration from the National Health Insurance Fund is completed, and the fund is fully operational,” he said. To accelerate the Universal Health Coverage roll-out, the President announced that the Government will release KSh3 billion to pay outstanding payments to hospitals. At the same time, President Ruto announced the Government’s investment of KSh7.4 billion to promote the Blue Economy, which currently contributes KSh20 billion annually to the economy. President Ruto said the Government has distributed 123 fishing boats to local communities to facilitate the transition of fisherfolk to deep-water and Exlusive Economic Zone fishing.
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October 20, 2024 16:07 UTC
"Release Eric Omondi now, this is becoming too much. Comedian Eric Omondi mobilizing protestors while seated on top of a horse Kenyans.co.keDespite the risks involved, Eric tempted fate by attempting to hold a Mashujaa Day event at Uhuru Park on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Videos obtained by Kenyans.co.ke also showed some attendees at Uhuru Park in running battles with police officers. Eric Omondi has developed a knack for taking on authorities. Recently, Eric Omondi went viral for raising over KSh 1 million for a needy high school student who was spotted online decrying his parents' inability to raise his school tuition.
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October 20, 2024 15:56 UTC
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua insisted he is still in office citing court orders even as he alleged his ouster followed two failed assassination attempts. State House spokesperson, Hussein Mohamed, had not responded to these allegations made by Mr Gachagua by the time of publication. I told him, "Mr President, we are killing the business of our people,” he said. Nevertheless, Mr Gachagua said he harbours no grudge with anybody and he has only one request to President Ruto. Do whatever you want, but please, Mr President I beg you, don’t kill us, don’t kill my children.
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October 20, 2024 15:45 UTC
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailSomething went wrong, please try again later. The 35-year-old, who was "drunk" at the time, and his girlfriend of just a few days, thought an alleyway next to a Teesside primary school would offer them some privacy. When shown the video captured by a witness, Stanescu initially claimed he "couldn't see." District Judge Marie Mallon has requested a pre-sentence report and scheduled Stanescu's sentencing for November 15 at the Middlesbrough court.
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October 20, 2024 15:44 UTC
President William Ruto after his arrival for the Mashujaa day celebration at Kwale Stadium in Kwale County. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]Luiz Ngumo travelled from Nyeri to Kwale to take a special position during this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations. Luiz,12, was the youngest hero seated among the 142 heroes and heroines who graced the Mashujaa Day celebration led by President William Ruto in Kwale Stadium. The Grade 7 pupil said he was called by officials from the National Heroes Council and informed about his achievement and was elated about the recognition. Another hero from Kwale County, Mr Ali Mwachausa said he had been recognized because of his role in promoting cohesion through sports.
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October 20, 2024 15:16 UTC
Bungoma tall man Isaac Otesa revealed he is married with three children. Source: TikTokHow many kids does Isaac Otesa have? The tall Bungoma giant brought the school to a standstill after he was spotted at the playground. Pupils, teachers and civilians stared at Otesa as they scrambled to have a closer glimpse of him. Simba wa bungoma said:"Huyu hatarudi Bungoma."
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October 20, 2024 14:55 UTC