President William Ruto on Wednesday made public his final list of nominees for the positions of Cabinet nominees. The nomination comes weeks after the President sacked his entire cabinet save from Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The final list includes;1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Prime Cabinet Secretary - Musalia MudavadiRuto, however, did not name the Attorney General and East African Community and ASAL nominees. On July 11, Ruto dissolved his Cabinet, sending home all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General.

President Museveni has hailed security forces for having brutally arrested anti-corruption protesters whom he says had been infiltrated by “bad elements”. Without revealing who they are he also is anonymous about what “bad things” they supposedly intended to do. "I want to congratulate the Armed Forces and the Security Forces and the Wanainchi, for foiling or not participating in the bad demonstration that was planned for Tuesday. The second element was that some of the authors and participants of the demonstrations were planning very bad things against the people of Uganda." This brings the total of remanded Anti-corruption protestors to 94.

PARIS: Tennis star Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as a flag bearer for the US Olympic team at tomorrow’s opening ceremony. Gauff, the reigning US Open champion, is set to make her Olympic debut at the Paris Games and will be the first tennis athlete to carry the US flag. Now Gauff, who is based in Florida, is a Grand Slam title winner in singles and doubles. The same clay courts at Roland Garros used for the French Open will be where matches are going to be held for the Paris Olympics. It’s possible Gauff could also be entered in mixed doubles, but those pairings have not been announced yet.

PARIS: Kanak Jha is no stranger to the Olympics, having represented the United States in table tennis at both the Rio and Tokyo Games, but the path to Paris has been his most challenging. The 24-year-old, the only male table tennis player representing the US in Paris, was banned for a year by the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and used a GoFundMe campaign to help support his journey to the Paris Games. I’m a professional table tennis player, so financially being one of them,” Jha, who helped the US win team gold at the 2019 Pan Am Games, told a press conference on Tuesday. “Everything given from the GoFundMe was used to prepare as best as I can for the Paris Games,” he added. “So I hope in the Olympic Games, and also other events, I can continue to influence some kids.

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has maintained that the ODM party has not entered a coalition agreement with President William Ruto. "I have taken note of President William Ruto's announcement yesterday regarding the reconstitution of the cabinet to include four members from ODM. ODM party leader Raila Odinga (centre), former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya and former Mombasa governor Ali Hassan at Wajir County on March 1, 2024. Read the Statement Below:I have taken note of President William Ruto's announcement yesterday regarding the reconstitution of the cabinet to include four members from ODM. As articulated in our statement on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, neither the ODM Party nor Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has entered into any coalition agreement with President Ruto's UDA party.

American Emma Grace and her Memama spurred a new viral trend, creating 'Fluffy Coke' from just two ingredientsThe 'fluffy Coke' recipe people say they simply 'must try'A new drink recipe has taken social media by storm - a sugary take on a regular Coke. Dubbed ‘Fluffy Coke’, the trend sees cola fans slather a glass full of a popular American treat, marshmallow fluff. Starting off you’ll need your pick of cola, whether you’re a Coke or Diet Coke fan. Firstly, Emma explained, you need to spread the marshmallow fluff on the inside of a cup or glass. Emma rated the Fluffy Coke a ten out of ten, with Memama agreeing.

LOVE Island star Chris Taylor showed off his skating skills as he tried out a VERY weird viral trend in a new video. The 33-year-old, who shot to fame on the ITV2 dating show in 2019, decided to give hobby horsing a go. Chris said: "Hello I'm Chris Taylor, professional weirdo and I'm working with YouTube Shorts to encourage people to express their passion with pride, and without fear of judgement." Chris then showed off how well he could skate and juggle, before trying out hobby horsing with his skates on. “As a passionate rollerskater, I love seeing niche hobbies on the rise.”Chris had a second chance at finding love earlier this year.

President William Ruto has announced legal reforms to fight graft, ordered a speedy probe into alleged police excesses and hinted at compensation of victims of the Gen Z protests. “What has emerged as the foremost national concern requiring urgent and decisive action is the vexing matter of corruption,” the President said. Within 90 days, the President added, his administration will propose amendments to the Public Finance Management Act and the Public Procurement and Disposal Act. “The aim of these measures is to provide an open and transparent public procurement platform which gives open, real-time and end-to-end public visibility of public procurement from advertisement to award of contracts,” he said. “I direct relevant ministries to obtain, verify and provide accurate data to facilitate appropriate government action within 30 days,” Ruto said.

KUALA LUMPUR: More than RM2mil in missing funds from fixed deposit accounts of a bank in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, was transferred to 11 different bank accounts, says Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf. The Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director said the funds were withdrawn from three fixed deposit accounts in 108 transactions from Feb 14 last year until June 24. "We believe the 11 accounts the money was transferred to are owned by the main suspect's relatives and acquaintances. An investigation by the bank management discovered that a 37-year-old female bank staff member made the transactions. However, the main suspect died on July 5.

Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and UFC superstar Conor McGregor have a lengthy history of verbal spats. Conor McGregor: Entertaining or a coke head? Did Jake Paul just call out Conor McGregor and Ryan Garcia as "crashed-out coke heads"? Paul and McGregor have never gotten along, and he dismissed the idea that McGregor may be entertaining by calling him a cokehead similar to Garcia. via Imago Dana White and Jake Paul | Credits: ImagoThe Ohio native explained, “He won’t fight me.

NARC-Kenya party leader Martha Karua on Thursday dismissed a potential move to join President William Ruto’s administration. Speaking during an Interview on Ghetto radio, the vocal Azimio principal clarified that she was still in the opposition despite the looming division within the coalition. According to Karua, she would continue to stand with Kenyans and serve them as their opposition leader regardless of the ongoing political realignments. But I will continue serving Kenyans in the opposition I will still serve the nation,” she stated. Martha Karua's sentiments come amidst claims of division within the Azimio Coalition after a section of politicians chose to work with President William Ruto.

[Photo, AFP]US President Joe Biden told Americans Wednesday he quit the 2024 election to unite the country, saying in a historic Oval Office speech that it was time to pass the torch to "younger voices." "I have decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. She's capable," Biden said in just the fourth address of his presidency from behind the Resolute Desk -- and likely his last. He said there was a "time and a place for new voices, fresh voices -- yes, younger voices. "Crooked Joe Biden’s Oval Office speech was barely understandable, and sooo bad!"

Citizen TV has recently strengthened its team with the addition of renowned investigative journalist Franklin Wallah. “Our latest signing; meet the Citizen TV Crime & Investigations Editor Franklin Wala. ADVERTISEMENTFrom TV47 to Citizen TVFranklin Wallah joins Citizen TV after a brief yet impactful period at Cape Media-owned TV47, where he had already begun contributing significantly. Reviving the crime & investigations deskAt Citizen TV, Wallah is tasked with reviving the Crime & Investigations desk, a segment that had been relatively dormant. Crimes and investigative journalist Franklin Wallah unveiled by Linus Kaikai at Citizen TV Pulse Live KenyaCitizen TV’s strategic talent acquisitionIn addition to Franklin Wallah, Citizen TV has also brought on board former NTV reporter Melita Ole Tenges.

Jeff Cohen was unable to convince directors that he was much more than his cult character from The Goonies. One of the key characters in the movie was Lawrence ‘Chunk’ Cohen played by actor Jeff Cohen. One of the main reasons for this was his significant weight loss which made him look completely different from his cult character in The Goonies. The movie also benefited from a key character called Lawrence ‘Chunk’ Cohen played by Jeff Cohen. After The Goonies, Cohen starred in Ask Max while also appearing in episodes of series like Family Ties, Amazing Stories, and She’s the Sheriff.

Ruto praises Kindiki: ‘He subdued terrorists and bandits’President William Ruto on Thursday lauded his nominee for Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, highlighting his impressive performance during his previous tenure at the ministry. Speaking at a roadside address in Tharaka Nithi County, where he was commissioning the Kibung’a Kakimiki Water Project in Marimanti, President Ruto emphasised that Kindiki is the right man for the job. “This man has done a great job. In Lamu, the terrorists are stuck; in North Rift, the bandits have vacated… Should he be allowed to continue with his work?” President Ruto asked the locals. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua echoed President Ruto’s sentiments and thanked the people of Tharaka Nithi for their support during the elections.