A second batch of Kenya police to Haiti landed in Port-au-Prince in style in readiness to help fight gangs that had almost overrun the Caribbean nation. The team of 200 well-trained landed aboard a UN chartered flight and was received by Director General of the Haitian National Police Normil Rameau and Multinational Security Support Mission commander Godfrey Otunge on July 16. At the same time, the commanders met six members of a team from Jamaica who were on an assessment tour before deploying their officers for the MSS mission. According to officials, the team pledged to send their personnel soonest possible. MSS is an international police force approved by the United Nations Security Council on October 2, 2023, to assist the government of Haiti in restoring law and order amid worsening civil strife and gang violence since 2018.

Source: UGCElsewhere, a woman from Kirinyaga is awaiting arraignment after allegedly killing her two children. President William Ruto started the onslaught on the US organisation on Monday, July 15. The StarThe Star covered the uncertainties in the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition as President William Ruto prepared to reconstitute his Cabinet. Jitters are on the side of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whose allies fear the president might deny Mt Kenya crucial dockets after the recent purge. "I want to remind the president Mt Kenya gave him at least 3.5 million votes in the last elections and we had eight seats with Mt Kenya representatives...from the likes of Justin Muturi, Alice Wahome, Moses Kuria and the rest.

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pH-1 and Lee Young Ji have dropped their music video for "FLAT COKE". In the MV, the two rappers twin as they wear the same outfits and riff off each other's dance moves. "FLAT COKE" is a hip hop track blending pH-1's trendy musical sense with a chill and retro mood as well as Lee young Ji's weighty and solid rap. Watch pH-1 and Lee Young Ji's "FLAT COKE" MV above, and let us know what you think in the comments below. SEE ALSO: Lee Young Ji wins #1 with “Small Girl (ft. Doh Kyung Soo)” on Inkigayo + performances from (G)I-DLE, NewJeans, ENHYPEN, and more!

International credit rating agency, Standard and Poor's (S&P) will either cut Kenya's B credit score by a notch to B- or retain a negative outlook in the August review. Unlike Moody's which downgraded Kenya's debt status a week ago, S&P has opted for a wait-and-see to analyze the fast-changing social economic scenes following antigovernment protests seeking to send home corrupt and incompetent leaders. It attributed the downgrade to Kenya's inability to effect fiscal consolidation measures that would lower the risk of defaulting. Last week, Kenyans on X termed the poor ratings by international credit rating agencies as a systematic financial polarisation structured by sharks in the global financial system. Several users want credit rating firms to indicate factors they consider in determining the credit worthiness of economies especially in the global South.

Kylian Mbappe once again captured the spotlight as he was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player. Real Madrid's new signing, Kylian Mbappe, is unveiled at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on July 16, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Source: Getty ImagesMany Real Madrid icons have graced the famous number nine jersey, with Benzema being the most notable. He won the 2021/22 Ballon d'Or following an exceptional season with Real Madrid. Zamorano joined Real Madrid in 1992, tasked with the challenging role of replacing Hugo Sanchez at the Bernabeu.

Kenyans were on Tuesday night caught off guard after an earth tremor hit parts of the country. Earthquake Monitor in a statement confirmed a seismic activity in or near Nairobi, Nairobi Area. Earthquake Monitor said the country experienced a strong magnitude 4.6 earthquake that hit 87 km (54 mi) away from Nairobi at 8.32 pm. They said the quake had a very shallow depth of 10 km (6 mi) and was felt widely in the area. However, seconds after the tremor occurred, Kenyans took to social media to check if other people also felt it.

Tensions escalated in Nakuru Town on Tuesday afternoon after police officers stormed a church to flush out protestors. The CCTV footage seen by Kenyans.co.ke depicted worshippers who were on the church podium lying on the floor in fear of being clobbered by the officers. “Why shoot live bullets and beat people in our Church, we had our normal lunch hour service. As the Bishop of Chosen Generation Church I condemn this act of excessive use of force by the police,” stated the Bishop. In Baringo, demonstrators stormed Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi’s office in Kabarnet town and demanded an audience with him.

Source: UGCThe papers also reported on President William Ruto's claims about who was funding and leading protests against his administration. "We are certain that by now, the person who was arrested is not known here in Kware. On the evening of June 30, the man reportedly booked the room and left before returning later to meet Atieno. "The guesthouse management told me the man returned and found Atieno in the compound before they entered the room together," Otieno said. Kuria revealed that the Cabinet had significant internal divisions, making it difficult even to convene a meeting of Cabinet committees.

Jemimah Thiong'o has asked Kenyans to help her clear her husband's over KSh 5 million hospital bill. Photo: Jemimah Thiong'o. Source: FacebookHow much does Jemimah Thiong'o need? Francis Thiong'o, the beloved husband of Jemimah, has been hospitalised at the Kenyatta National Hospital for over three months now. The Akisema Atakubariki hitmaker needs over KSh 5 million to pay her husband's hospital bill, which has accumulated over the three months he has been hospitalised.

The big Nordstrom sale — once a behemoth, now just A Thing That Happens — kicked off for everyone this week, as you probably know if you’ve opened Instagram and seen various influences low-key apologizing for featuring it. For example, SuperGoop is always marked down but I love this sunscreen and I’m almost out, so…. Someone, please buy the silver knee-high boots and let me live through you:Turn on your JavaScript to view contentDid you buy anything? This post was not sponsored by Nordstrom — I wish!!!! We can assure you that all items were personally chosen while we sat around drinking Diet Coke and watching RHOC.

Photos: Mwenda Thuranira. Mwenda's son transitions into adulthoodOne such individual is businessman Mwenda Thuranira, who broke the bank to celebrate his firstborn son, who had turned a year older. PAY ATTENTION:The real estate mogul told TUKO.co.ke that the birthday was special because his scion, Jordan Thuranira, was turning 18. The businessman disclosed that his son had requested a nice birthday party to celebrate with his Gen Z friends. It should be noted that the real estate expert has recently been spotted showing his son Jordan the ropes in the industry.

NICOLE Kidman's daughter, Sunday, seems to be a big fan of her mother's work after she watched her in Eyes Wide Shut. actress shared Sunday's surprising reaction the moment she saw her famous mom "getting stoned" in the movie. "At the AFI [Life Achievement Award] tribute, they saw the scene where I got stoned," Nicole shared. While she noted that her daughter was too young to watch the entire film, Nicole shared that Sunday had a sincere reaction. 5 Nicole Kidman also has three other children: Bella, Connor, and Faith Credit: Getty Images

Two people have been shot dead while scores of others sustained bullet injuries during anti-government demonstrations in Kibwezi, Makueni County. Sources told the Star that at least five other protesters sustained bullet wounds and are currently undergoing treatment at the Amref Kibwezi hospital within the Kibwezi subcounty. It's said that agitated protesters moved the bodies on hospital stretchers to the Kibwezi police station in protests. Upon reaching the station's main entrance, they were reportedly repulsed by police officers who shot in the air. Elsewhere in Kitengela, Kajiado County, another person was allegedly shot dead by police officers who were responding to the demonstrations in the area.

In a short time, Omanyala has broken many barriers and records in Kenya and Africa, becoming an inspiration for many sprinters in the country. Ferdinand Omanyala is aiming to leave a mark at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He has yet to win a world or Olympic medal, but he hopes to do so in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Omanyala on Kenya's sprinting problemOmanyala is passionate about sprinting in Kenya and wants to make an impact in his country despite the many challenges. Noah Lyles, world champion; Letsile Tebogo, world silver medalist; Kishane Thompson, the fastest man in 2024; and Jamaica's Oblique Seville are serious contenders to win.