Why Gachagua changed his tune about bipartisan talks After the committee comprising Azimio la Umoja members and government officials was established, Gachagua dismissed the discussions, claiming they would not yield any positive results. Months later, the second in command changed his tune and announced his full support of the committee’s outcome. Speaking on Kameme TV…
National Assembly Budget Committee chairperson Ndindi Nyoro has urged the Kenya Revenue Authority and other government agencies to engage the public before introducing new taxes. Speaking during a church service on Sunday, the Kiharu Member of Parliament said that the heavy taxation is becoming unbearable for many Kenyans who are grappling with a struggling economy. Citing…
Quake struck as remote western region already dealing with floods from earlier this month. Several people have died and some 1,000 homes have been destroyed in a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit a remote part of western Papua New Guinea, according to officials. The quake rocked the East Sepik region at about 6:20am on Sunday…
Floods and landslides follow record heatwave that saw the heat index soar above 62 degrees Celsius (143.6F). Rescuers raced against the clock on Sunday to help isolated people in Brazil’s mountainous southeast, after storms and heavy rains killed at least 25 people in two states. A weekend deluge pounded the states of Rio de Janeiro…
Ms Garcia – a member of former president Rafael Correa’s left-wing Citizen Revolution Movement party – is the latest political figure assassinated in Ecuador. Ecuador’s youngest mayor and an aide were shot dead on Sunday, police in the South American country have said. Brigitte Garcia, 27-year-old mayor of San Vicente, and her communications director Jairo…
The further education minister was the only candidate to put his name forward in the Fine Gael leadership contest to replace the outgoing Leo Varadkar. Simon Harris is set to become the next prime minister of Ireland – following the shock resignation of Leo Varadkar. Mr Harris, Ireland’s further education minister, was the only candidate…
South African singer-songwriter Tyla releases her self-titled debut album on Friday, fresh off her win at the Grammy Awards last month. The 22-year-old found success last year, reaching the top 10 on the U.S. Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and top 5 in Britain with amapiano hit “Water”, a genre fusing house, jazz and log drums…
Social media influencer Elsa Majimbo recently encountered an embarrassing mishap when she accidentally shared a private video meant for her boyfriend to her followers. Majimbo, who regularly posts outfit check videos, mistakenly uploaded an intimate video on Threads, realizing her error while engaging with comments on the platform. Addressing the mistake, Majimbo urged her followers…
National men’s team, Wafalme coach Elisha Aliwa has singled libero Hudson Kipchumba as the most impressive player in his line-up despite losing 3-2 to Egypt in the final of the African Games. Aliwa said Kipchumba, a debutant, wowed with his execution. “I didn’t expect him to play like that. I am impressed,” said Tonui. Kipchumba,…
DJ Joe Mfalme has issued a statement in response to his recent arrest connected to the alleged assault of Kabete Police Station Deputy DCIO Felix Kelian. In his statement released on March 24, 2024, DJ Joe Mfalme expressed his deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and all those impacted by the unfortunate incident that led…
