The Standard Media Group has reportedly shut down one of its main television channels, KTN News. These shut downs are reportedly aimed at cutting operational costs, and making the media house leaner to operate. The move to shut down KTN News comes barely days after the media house announced that it will send home 300 employees at the end of this month. All the affected employees will be duly informed in writing,” the notice by the Standard Media Group states in part. Nation Media Group makes Sh.

The State Department of Diaspora Affairs has urged Kenyans in Lebanon to urgently register for evacuation as fears of war mount. Several countries have urged their nationals to leave Lebanon, as fears grow of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Iran has vowed "severe" retaliation against Israel, which it blames for the death of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. In a statement released on Tuesday, the department released a link and emergency contacts to facilitate the registration process. The State Department directed Kenyans with family members in Lebanon, to call the +254114757002 number provided for ease of safety coordination.

The Saturday Night Live alum recently checked into a wellness facility for mental health treatment, People reported Wednesday. Davidson underwent treatment last summer to address issues related to post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder, People reported. At the time, a source told the outlet, “Pete will often check himself into rehab to work on these issues. “I took all these mental health classes and really spent a lot of time getting me good.”Last year, Davidson was charged with reckless driving after he crashed a car into a Beverly Hills home. He was subsequently ordered by the Los Angeles Superior Court to complete an 18-month diversion program, which included 50 hours of community service.

The Nigerian women's basketball team made history, becoming the first African side to reach the knockout phase at the Summer Games. D'Tigress defeated Australia 75-62 in their opening fixture to register their first Olympics win after 20 years. Ezinne Kalu believes D'Tigress will get a good outing against USA at Paris 2024 Olympics. Now, they take on world power USA for a chance in the semis, and impressive star Ezinne Kalu believes they can get results. The Nigerian Women's basketball team pulled off a thrilling performance, coming from behind to win the intense encounter 79-70.

A US judge has ruled Google acted illegally to crush its competition and maintain a monopoly on online search and related advertising. In his decision, US District Judge Amit Mehta said Google had paid billions to ensure it is the default search engine on smartphones and browsers. “Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly,” Judge Mehta wrote in his 277-page opinion. Google's search engine is a big revenue generator for the company, bringing in billions of dollars thanks in large part to advertising displayed on its results pages. In his ruling, Judge Mehta concluded that being the default search engine is "extremely valuable real estate" for Google.

US President Joe Biden met his senior national security team on Monday as concerns grew of a possible Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel grew. During Monday's briefing, Mr Biden was told the timing and nature of an Iranian attack remained unclear, according to US news site Axios. A day earlier, Mr Blinken reportedly told his G7 counterparts that Iran and Hezbollah could attack Israel within 24 to 48 hours. On Monday, several US personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack on a US military base in western Iraq. His words came after Mr Biden spoke to King Abdullah II of Jordan earlier in the day.

A major fallout is looming in the ODM party after it emerged that key allies of opposition chief Raila Odinga are scrambling for top leadership slots. The positions of his two deputies are said to have triggered squabbles in the party with his close allies clashing over them, exposing growing friction in ODM. The ODM boss made the remarks when he held a meeting with party leaders from the two counties including Kisii Governor Simba Arati at a Nairobi Hotel. Arati is serving as the current ODM vice chairperson while former Kitutu Masaba MP Timothy Bosire is the National Treasurer. The jostling for the vacant deputy party leader positions in the ODM party intensified at the Coast over the weekend, threatening to divide the Orange house.

The American sprinter won the gold medal in the 100m at the Paris Olympics, but Booker still doesn't agree with Lyles' assessment. Newly crowned Olympic champion Noah Lyles received criticism from Devin Booker and other players after his comment. I have to watch the NBA Finals and they have 'world champion' on their head. "World champion of what? He defeated Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by five-thousandths of a second to claim his first Olympic gold medal.

Dem wa Facebook has of late updated her fashion, and fans keep praising her for the transformation. Dem wa Facebook looked barely unrecognisable after stepping out in stylish outfits and makeup. Photo: Dem wa Facebook. Source: InstagramHow did Dem wa Facebook dress? The two had a chit-chat, and Dem wa Facebook was shocked that Joy comes from central Kenya while she is from western Kenya.

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletterSomething went wrong, please try again later. What do you make of Saudi Arabia's proposed stadiums? (Image: saudi2034bid) (Image: saudi2034bid)In Jeddah, six more stadiums are proposed, including three existing or under construction and three which are planned.

Top intelligence sources say the US and UK played a major role in the crisis in Bangladesh, leading to Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. According to sources, David Burgan from the UK, activist Pinaki Bhattacharji, BNP’s Tarique Rehman, and the owners of Netra News were the main coordinators. She claimed that the US wanted to turn parts of Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Bengal into a Christian country like East Timor. Hasina’s Ties With China And Tarique’s Promise To The WestAnother issue was Hasina’s close ties with China, which upset the West. Tarique has promised the West that if he returns to power, he will cut ties with China and align with the West in Bangladesh.

ODM Party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has affirmed the unity of all Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition parties. This is easily translated to, "All parties in Azimio party are united. Sifuna said he will always inform the media of any changes or plans in the ODM party. Besides being the Jubilee party leader, Uhuru is also the Azimio council chairman with Raila as the coalition’s leader. The development comes after President William Ruto picked ODM's top leaders for Cabinet positions.

Kenya continued its impressive investment run for the third consecutive semester in the first half of 2024, hauling in $244 million (Sh31.4 billion) in startup funding. In East Africa, Kenya accounted for 86 per cent of the region’s total funding, down slightly from 89 per cent in 2023 while overall, the region led the continent by attracting 37.5 per cent ($285 million) of total venture capital. Historically, Nigeria has raked in the lion's share of Africa's startup funding, a testament to its large population, entrepreneurial spirit and significant market potential. Kenya's and East Africa's successful fundraising trend could be signalling a shift in investor interest outside the traditional market leader. Nonetheless, Egypt still attracted 87 per cent of Northern Africa's total funding, similar to the previous year.

However, the government refuted these claims, highlighting the significant voluntary savings by over half a million Kenyans under the Boma Yangu initiative, a key component of the AHP. The statement emphasised that the AHP was specifically designed to meet the needs of ordinary Kenyans by offering affordable housing units at significantly reduced prices. Hussein said that contrary to the Daily Nation's assertions, the uptake of AHP units has been notably high. For instance, 1,370 affordable units at Park Road, Nairobi, were sold out within 90 days. Since September 2022, the AHP has launched 103,000 affordable housing units in various construction stages nationwide, creating 160,000 jobs and further opportunities for MSMEs.

Following a story that appeared in Daily Nation titled 'Puzzle of Ruto Housing Projects' State House has come out to defend President William Ruto's Affordable Housing Program (AHP). In contrast, State House noted as of August 6, 2024 there were 531,943 Kenyans saving over Ksh 2.26 billion under the Boma Yangu Initiative. The statement further clarified that the Affordable Housing Program was designed differently from the previous housing programs cited in the article. The Affordable Housing Program is a key pillar enshrined in the Kenya Kwanza manifesto that seeks to improve accessibility to decent housing. Further, the statement clarified that the Kenya Development Corporation Housing units mentioned in the Nation's article does not fall under the Affordable Housing Program.