Media Personality and top NTV reporter Melita Ole Tenges has been poached to join Royal Media Service-owned station Citizen TV. Ole Tenges announced his exit from Nation Media Group after 7 years of service. In his exit message, he expressed gratitude towards the NTV management and his immediate bosses for the opportunity to work at the Twin Tower Media house. Grateful to God for guiding my journalistic path, and to Nation Media Group for the opportunity of a lifetime. We PRESS-On "Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn'," he said in his exit message.

Kathy Kiuna's lookalike sister, Jane Kirubi, shared a moving tribute at her brother-in-law Bishop Allan Kiuna's burial on Wednesday, July 17. Kathy Kiuna's sister talks about her relationship with Bishop Allan Kiuna. The mother of three wept and was seen being comforted by her spiritual mum, Reverend Teresia Wairimu. Why did Kathy Kiuna want to dump Bishop Allan? Here is the full video:What you need to know about Bishop Allan Kiuna's deathSource: TUKO.co.ke

Radio Africa Group has announced potential staff reductions, a decision that could mark the final major move of its long-time Founder and CEO, Patrick Quarcoo, who is set to retire later this month. Quarcoo, who officially steps down on July 26, reflected on his journey with Radio Africa Group, saying, "When I started Radio Africa Group in 2000, my vision was to create a platform that could inform, inspire, and connect people across Kenya and the continent." Radio Africa Group, headquartered at Lion's Place along Waiyaki Way, owns several prominent media outlets, including Kiss 100, Classic 105, Radio Jambo, East FM, Smooth FM, and The Star newspaper. Over the past two years, Radio Africa Group has faced significant challenges in retaining employees. The announcement comes hot on the heels of firings at the Nation Media Group and global media giant CNN.

Forty-eight boys in Zambia have been rescued from a male circumcision camp, after desperate complaints by some parents that their children had been abducted. Secretive traditional rite-of-passage ceremonies see boys aged between 10 and 17 spending up to six months in seclusion in the bush. Three of the rescued boys were briefly admitted to hospital – some for treatment from complications after undergoing circumcision typically done using razor blades. According to the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC), one of the boys was suffering from bilharzia, a chronic illness spread through contaminated water that impairs growth and brain development in children. The initiation is steeped in secrecy - it is a cultural taboo to talk about it and women are not allowed to go near a circumcision site.

Civil society groups want President William Ruto to competitively recruit a civilian as the new Inspector General of police. A civilian and not a police insider, would the best candidate to redeem the image and legitimacy of the police, they said. “In line with these key qualifications, we urge the President to strongly also consider competitively appointing a civilian to head the National Police Service,” the lobbyists said. They also wants Ruto to ensure the next IG is competitively recruited by allowing the public to participate in the process as part of raising confidence in the police. Ruto last week announced the resignation of IG Japhet Koome and appointed Douglas Kanja as replacement in acting capacity.

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has apologised to the media after journalists were roughed up by goons at his function held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation (JOOF) offices. During the incident leaders from other parties allied to Azimio were also roughed up by the rowdy youths. Raila in a statement on Thursday morning assured journalists and leaders caught up in the unfortunate incident that his party will take action on the perpetrators. On Wednesday, rowdy youths disrupted an Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya presser after leaders disagreed on President William Ruto's deal. "Nobody disrespects Raila when we are alive, no press conference here," the youths shouted as they turned chairs upside down.

Kenyan religious leaders based in the United States have urged Gen Z, the opposition to reconsider engaging the government in a national dialogue to address their demands. They have pleaded with them to consider the welfare of the members of the public and agree to give President William Ruto a chance for talks. However, both Gen Z and the opposition have declined to sit down with the government for a national dialogue, with Gen Z demanding that President William Ruto should step down. Speaking to the Star from Seattle, the President urged the parties involved not to politicise the issues being advocated so that a permanent solution can be found. Gen Z started protesting against the Finance Bill 2024, saying it was aimed at raising the cost of living.

First, raw iron ore, purified coal (or ​“coke”) and limestone are dumped into a scorching-hot blast furnace to produce iron metal. If the new furnaces are actually built, and if enough existing furnaces retire, the global steel fleet could consist of over 36 percent electric arc furnaces in 2030. As for replacing the blast furnace, the leading contender for that is direct reduced iron (DRI) production. A DRI plant that uses fossil gas typically emits 50 percent less CO2 than a coal-based blast furnace. (Researchers weren’t able to confirm the planned DRI capacity for SSAB​’s steel project in Mississippi.)

Commitment to circular designAt the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)’s School of Media, Arts and Design (SoMAD), circular product design is a cornerstone of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Industrial Design programme. “At SoMAD, we advance circular product design with our Lestarial Sustainable Material Lab, a hub of innovation where researchers develop materials that align with circular design principles,” said Ooi. Advantages of circular product design materialsCircular product design materials offer key benefits:> Easy to mould: these materials can be shaped with minimal energy and water use, reducing waste and carbon footprint during production. APU Industrial Design graduates specialise in sustainable design, contributing to the green economy by designing products for circular ecosystems. This real-world experience prepares them for careers in sustainability product design consulting, product design management and entrepreneurship.

The National Police Service has affirmed its commitment to respect the sanctity of human life as it moves to quell the nationwide protests but banned any demonstrations within the Nairobi CBD and its surroundings on Thursday. Kanja also called on the members of the public to cooperate with the police to ensure order is maintained within the Nairobi CBD on Thursday. Some three people, among them a journalist, were allegedly shot during the anti-government protests in Nakuru. The duo, both men, reportedly succumbed to bullet injuries allegedly inflicted by police officers who had been deployed to quell the demonstrations in Mlolongo town during the demonstrations. Another two people were also reported shot dead while scores sustained bullet injuries during anti-government demonstrations in Kibwezi, Makueni County on Tuesday.

Nokia has announced a new partnership with Telecom Egypt to bring 5G technology to Egypt for the first time. Nokia will provide its comprehensive AirScale portfolio to deliver an exceptional network experience to Telecom Egypt’s customers including faster data speeds, enhanced performance, and capacity. Under the agreement, Nokia will deploy 5G radio access network (RAN) equipment from its industry leading AirScale portfolio, comprising baseband units and its latest generation of Massive MIMO radios. Earlier this year, Telecom Egypt secured the country’s first 5G license, which is valid for 15 years. Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said “This important 5G contract with Telecom Egypt extends our longstanding partnership.

Omtatah said during the second Occupy Parliament protests on June 25 when demonstrators overran security and vandalised a section of the Senate, so much happened that lends credence to his theory. “And I don’t know if you know that on that day there was no arrest during the demo, not a single person was arrested. That’s why you see that this struggle here is a Gen Z-led but it has got very many sympathisers. In his opinion, Omtatah believes that there were sympathisers who were not part of the protesters but acted in their interest. “When you go to Parliament there’s damage to areas where I know the protesters never reached.

‘I thought I was dead’: Protestor shot in the eye recovers at homeKevin Luvega, 27, a well-known parking attendant working around Kimathi Street and Jamia Mosque, is alive but seriously injured after being shot during Tuesday’s anti-government protests on Moi Avenue. Despite initial fears that he had succumbed to his injuries, Luvega’s condition has stabilised, although he faces a long road to recovery. NTV’s Brian Muchiri visited Luvega at his home and provided a detailed report on the incident and its aftermath. The footage shows the immediate reaction of bystanders, who quickly formed a crowd around him and rushed him to a nearby medical facility. Despite the seriousness of his injuries, it took three hours for him to be treated at Kenyatta National Hospital.

Kenya: Former Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Gladys Shollei has distanced herself from allegations that she is linked to a security firm that had allegedly been contracted to guard court premises. Mrs Shollei has now threatened to sue two media houses —The Star and The People Daily — for linking her to the firm. Through her lawyer Edwin Sifuna, Shollei said the articles which appeared in the two dailies on Monday were understood to mean that she was the owner, shareholder or director of Riley Services. "The articles further suggested that my client is corrupt and has engaged in corruptly sourcing business for companies allegedly associated with her. He said his client had lodged a formal complaint with the Media Council of Kenya over the inaccurate reports.

Bishop Allan Kiuna's Mzungu son-in-law paid a touching tribute to him. Source: InstagramWhat kind of man was Bishop Allan Kiuna? He described him as a great father to his wife, Vanessa and her siblings. Bishop Allan Kiuna's children pay glowing tributes to himThe bishops's children showered their father with love, remembering the great times they shared. What you need to know about Bishop Allan Kiuna's deathProofreading by Jackson Otukho, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.keSource: TUKO.co.ke