Kameme TV reporter Catherine Wanjeri is received by her colleagues after she was discharged from Nakuru Provincial General Hospital Annex on July 19, 2024. [Daniel Chege, Standard]Kameme TV Reporter Catherine Wanjeri has broken the silence over the Tuesday police shooting incident that left her nursing gunshot wounds. Wanjeri, who was on duty during the anti-government protests in Nakuru City, said Friday that she was targeted. She said she was told that she was shot four times, but three rubber bullets penetrated her thighs. While demanding justice, Wanjeri urged Nakuru County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi to ensure the officer who shot her is arrested and prosecuted.

A week later, some former Cabinet Secretaries are yet to update their profiles. It has been almost one week since President William Ruto dismissed his entire Cabinet. Many of the dismissed CSs took to their social media accounts to express gratitude and thank the president for allowing them to serve the country. A spot check by The Standard on social media platforms shows that some CSs have removed their titles, while others continue to use them. Online publications like Wikipedia and various search engines have updated the information, referring to the dismissed CSs as "former."

Man jailed for 50 years for defiling 4-year-old girlA man found guilty of defiling a four-year-old girl has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Musyoka Mbaluka Mulu, 40, will serve the term after High Court judge Francis Rayola Olel dismissed his appeal, saying he had been properly identified and convicted by the court. Mbaluka had been sentenced to life imprisonment on September 5, 2023 by Kitui Principal Magistrate P.M. Mayova, but Justice Rayola reduced the term to 50 years. Mbaluka was charged with defiling the girl on May 21, 2022 in Kitoo village, Mutomo, Kitui County. The girl was deeply traumatised by the incident and had to undergo counselling to help her cope.

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Long queues, frustrated passengers, significant delays were the norm across major airports globally as airlines scrambles to mitigate the impacts of the outage. Leading global airlines such as Delta and American Airlines issued a “global ground stop” on all their flights with experts working to return operations back to normalcy. Disruptions persist as airlines, media & banks hit by global IT outage Pulse Live KenyaFlights that were airborne were allowed to continue, with those that were yet to take off grounded. Companies including banks, hospitals and railway companies reported “widespread IT issues”. Within minutes of updating its virus scanner Falcon, several companies reported IT challenges with very adverse effects on computers running Windows software.

The latest edition of News24's weekly digital weekend magazine is stuffed full of interviews, reviews, excerpts, and in-depth stories. Cocktails and crockery: The House of BNG will house the drama of Bonang Matheba's legacyBy Kaunda SelishoBroadcast star Bonang Matheba has evolved her brand, House of BNG, from its 2019 launch of sparkling wines to include a diverse range, including non-alcoholic options. At a recent News24-covered event, she unveiled plans to broaden her brand into lifestyle products and explore the craft gin market. Matheba, reflecting on her journey as a black female entrepreneur, highlighted the challenges and her commitment to building a legacy that inspires future generations. But there's one based in the UK, with a particular South African connection.

The Baringo-based school will not participate in the secondary school games until 2027 following their ban over the fielding of ineligible players. Kabarnet High School from Baringo county will not participate in the secondary school games until 2017 after receiving a three-year ban for fielding ineligible players. To add onto the punishment, Kabarnet High School team manager has been banned for four years for overseeing the illegality with the institution stripped of its Baringo County Secondary School football title. Arnesens Boys' High School will now face Laiser Hill in the quarter-final of the regional boy’s football match following Kabarne’s suspension. Cases of non-students featuring in school games have been rampant over the years but Kabarnet appear to have take it to a new level.

La Liga powerhouse, Barcelona are reportedly in hot pursuit of Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 star Nico WilliamsThe signing of the forward has continued to gain momentum, especially after Real Madrid signed Kylian MbappeBrazil's Rivaldo Ferreira, has explained why the signing of the Athletic Club star will not be enough to challenge Real MadridDiscussions about Barcelona potentially signing Nico Williams are increasingly gaining attention. The momentum around a potential transfer for the Athletic Club forward has also been bolstered by Real Madrid's acquisition of Kylian Mbappe. Nico Williams of Spain celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 final match between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion on July 14, 2024. The Brazilian football icon acknowledged that while signing Williams would be a significant boost for the club, Barcelona may still need additional players to match their arch-rivals, Real Madrid. Given Barcelona's financial constraints, activating the release clause for Williams seems to be their best option to secure the young talent.

President William Ruto has nominated 1o cabinet secretaries and a new Attorney General for his government. The nomination comes weeks after the President sacked his entire cabinet save from Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Here is the list of the newly nominated CSs and AGMinistry of the Interior and National Administration - Kithure KindikiMinistry of Health - Debra Mulongo BarasaMinistry of Defence- Aden DualeMinistry of Roads and Transport - Davis ChirchirMinistry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry - Soipan TuyaMinistry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation - Eric MugaMinistry of Education- Julius MigosiMinistry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development - Alice WahomeMinistry of Agriculture and LivestockDevelopment- Dr Andrew KaranjaMinistry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy- Dr Margaret NdunguThe President nominated Rebecca Miano as the Attorney General.

However, the High Court suspended the ban, offering a temporary reprieve to Kenyans. Kanja defended the initial order, explaining that it was based on credible intelligence reports indicating potential threats linked to the planned protests. “On July 17, 2024, we issued a notice based on credible intelligence, alerting the public of potential threats associated with the planned demonstrations. Police officers during protests in Nakuru on June 25, 2024 Photo LOISE MACHARIAHe emphasised that public demonstrations had not been banned outright. The issue of protest permissions has been contentious, with accusations that the police have been suppressing the right to protest.

Nairobi: The Association of Persons with Disability now wants the Kenyan youth to shun returning to the streets for protests and instead give a chance to the national dialogue touted by President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga. The PWDs argue the protests have been putting their lives in danger. "First and foremost, we condemn the protests that have disrupted normal life and exacerbated challenges faced by all citizens, especially PWDs. As previously reported, Ruto together with Raila agreed to convening a national dialogue to address the issues raised by the youth. The former prime minister backed Ruto's sentiments, saying it was the best way to get the country out of the current crisis.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Installation Ceremony of Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia showcases the distinctive features and uniqueness of the country’s Constitutional Monarchy system. We continue to uphold this long-standing tradition,” he said when appearing as a guest on Bernama TV’s programme, ‘Granstan Khas Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-17’, on Saturday. This clearly illustrates the significant role of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in balancing the country's governance,” he said. In addition, he said through this provision, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong can use his wisdom to resolve issues, including political crises. "For example, in 2021, when there were uncertainties in the democratic process, it was evident that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong stepped forward and resolved the issues created by political players themselves.

Former Kisii governor James Ongwae has sent a congratulatory message to Julius Migosi Ogamba for his nomination as Cabinet Secretary for Education. Migosi is on course to replace Ezekiel Machogu in the education docket. During the 2022 elections, Migosi was Machogu’s running mate in the Kisii gubernatorial race. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Ogamba on his nomination as CS for Education,” Ongwae said. Ongwae said he looks forward to witnessing the impact Migosi will make as he takes on the responsibility.

Northern Rail, Greater Anglia and other rail firms prosecuted alleged fare evaders under a system which allows certain offences to be prosecuted in private rather than in open court, known as the single justice procedure (SJP), after being given the power in 2016. As many as 75,000 prosecutions are thought to have been processed in that way, it was previously heard in court. In a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, Brian O’Neill KC, representing Northern Rail, said both his company and Greater Anglia “recognise there was no power” to pursue such prosecutions. The hearing concerned six “test cases” of fare evasion prosecutions, with both Northern Rail and Greater Anglia dealing with three prosecutions each. In all six cases, a prosecution was brought by the rail companies via the SJP under the RRA 1889.

Kenyan newspapers headlines on Saturday, July 20: Photos/screengrabs: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, Taifa Leo and The Star. Sources intimated to the paper that all was set until Thursday night, but Raila reported met a former political bigwig who reportedly dissuaded him from joining Ruto. Sources said that on Friday morning, Raila asked Ruto to give him more time to consult. Musyoka insisted he and his friends, those still in Azimio, would not join the Kenya Kwanza government. "Finally, we reiterate our public position, that when it comes to siding with Gen Z and the Kenyan people vs. the Kenya Kwanza regime, the decision is as obvious as day and night.