This event not only celebrated the monarch’s birthday but also highlighted the enduring relationship between the United Kingdom and Kenya. The King’s Birthday Party is a global celebration held by British High Commissions around the world. Although King Charles III’s birthday falls on 14 November, his official birthday is marked on the second Saturday of June with the King’s Birthday Parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, in London. This year’s celebration was particularly significant as it marked the High Commissioner’s first King’s Birthday Party in Nairobi. Last year, King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla made a state visit to Kenya from 31 October to 3 November 2023.

June 19, 2024 08:55 UTC

Separately, BCorp has also forged a partnership with Skyworth Group Co Ltd, another leading Chinese enterprise specialising in smart home appliances and technology. The partnership with Skywell aims to establish Skywell as a prominent NEV brand in Malaysia and Asean, catalysing NEV growth across the region. This endeavour includes exploring strategic partnerships to advance essential NEV technologies and bolster the NEV ecosystem in the country, thus enhancing the entire NEV landscape in Malaysia. Founded in 1988, Skyworth is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Skyworth Group Ltd, which is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Skyworth Group also owns Skyworth Digital Co Ltd, listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, along with several high-tech enterprises and a national industrial design centre.

June 19, 2024 08:47 UTC

Police officer-turned-singer Samidoh, whose real name is Samuel Muchoki, is among the most followed celebrities on social media. ke's latest 'Know Your Celebrity'' quiz below may reveal something you didn't know about Samidoh. Samidoh and his wife, Edday, attended their 14-year-old daughter Shirleen's graduation together with their other two kids. Bernice Saroni, Samidoh's cousin, who has been hanging out with the singer's family, shared a video on a lunch date with him and his wife, Edday. Nyamu penned a heartwarming message to the three special men in her life on Father's Day.

June 19, 2024 08:44 UTC

On Wednesday, June 19, the local newspapers broadly covered the events in the Nairobi city centre, where young protesters inundated the roads to pressure parliament to shoot down Finance Bill 2024. President William Ruto appreciated the young generation's bold move, saying Kenyans were sobering up to issues of national importance. Daily NationThe daily covered the Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group meeting at State House, Nairobi. Ruto chaired the meeting convened to whip members of the National Assembly into voting for the finance bill. People DailyPeople Daily reported on the oppressive tax clauses scrapped out of the Finance Bill 2024 following the uproar from Kenyans.

June 19, 2024 08:22 UTC

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. Learn more England Euro 2024 kit Buy England's Euro 2024 kit The Three Lions are among the favourites to win this summer's Euro 2024 tournament and you can get your hands on the brand new Nike home and away kits before the first whistle. Germany's national meteorological service, DWD, has issued a severe weather warning for the western and central regions.

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An autopsy conducted on the body of Daniel Koikai, the father of deceased reggae star Njambi Koikai, has determined that he passed away due to excessive bleeding. The results revealed that Daniel Koikai allegedly died as a result of excessive bleeding caused by two deep cuts to his neck, which were reportedly self-inflicted. The pathologist indicated that the deceased allegedly used a knife to inflict the cuts, leading to severe bleeding and his subsequent death. According to the detectives, Daniel Koikai might have made such a decision after being troubled over his absence in Njambi's life when the daughter needed him most. Daniel allegedly passed away while his daughter's burial ceremony was underway at Lang'ata Cemetery in Nairobi.

June 19, 2024 06:19 UTC

Nairobi - Protests against the Finance Bill 2024 resulted in injuries to several individuals on Tuesday, June 18. Who were the journalists injured in Nairobi protests? Among those allegedly assaulted were reporters from the Associated Press, a video editor from the Standard Group, and journalists affiliated with the Nation Media Group. Standard Group media video editor Justice Mwangi Macharia was arrested and violently hauled out of a moving police motor vehicle sustaining physical injuries. Policeman loses hands as teargas canister explodes on himOn the same day, a senior police officer suffered severe injuries after he accidentally released a teargas canister.

June 19, 2024 06:08 UTC

Dateline NBC correspondent Andrea Canning. Andrea Canning's childrenJournalist Andrea Canning is married to Lt. Col. Bancroft, an F/A-18 instructor pilot who works for the Marine Forces Reserve (MFR). The Dateline NBC correspondent talked about how excited her husband and daughters were about welcoming a baby boy. Was Andrea Canning married before? FAQs about Andrea CanningWhat is Andrea Canning doing now?

June 19, 2024 05:56 UTC

Nairobi: President William Ruto has acknowledged the signal by a section of Kenyans who took to the city centre to demonstrate. President William Ruto addressing Kenya Kwanza lawmakers at State House, Nairobi. Photo: William Ruto. "We have had a robust public engagement on the proposed Finance Bill. Taxes scrapped from Finance Bill 2024The 16% VAT proposed on bread was removed per the committee's report.

June 19, 2024 04:10 UTC

The daily is the highest ranking among English news portalsPETALING JAYA: The Star is still the top English-language news portal in terms of brand trust scores in Malaysia, according to an annual study of news trends. For brand trust scores, news channels Astro Awani and The Star scored 64% and 58%, respectively, as reported in the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2024. The report added that The Star was the top English daily for weekly offline reach among TV, radio, and print and the top English language portal for weekly online reach. The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is part of Oxford University’s Politics and International Relations Department and is affiliated with Green Templeton College. The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is dedicated to exploring the future of journalism worldwide through debate, engagement and research.

June 19, 2024 03:54 UTC

Highlighting the pragmatic shifts that occur post-election, despite the heated rhetoric during campaigns, this new government configuration will not please everyone. It is time those who have been given the mandate to govern get on with that job, writes Mbhazima Shilowa. While this was directed at the DA, which at the time was engaged in what seemed like a tug-of-war with small and new political parties during an election campaign, it applied equally to other political parties. Like them, I knew that, unlike on social media, where people lap everything politicians say, politics is not a zero-sum game in real life. It is neither a straight line, nor written in black and white.

June 18, 2024 22:50 UTC

Anybody who's ever ordered a Coca-Cola at McDonald's knows that it's better than what you'd find at any other soda fountain. We'd even go so far as to say it's better than Coke straight from the can or bottle (and that's even including Mexican Coke). You've probably heard other people wax poetic about the merits of McDonald's Coke. But it's not just you, and it's not just in your head: there are scientific reasons why Coke tastes better at McDonald's. It’s the reason why your first sip of McDonald’s Coke tastes so special—but it’s also why your soda never ends up watery.

June 18, 2024 22:14 UTC

"It’s clear that the people spoke with one voice, a voice that could not be ignored. Kenyans, therefore, have a right to oppose the government if they disagree with the decisions being made on their behalf." Pastor Peter Nyagah of Nairobi Central SDA Church commended the government for listening to the people's cries. Bishop Simon Lugonzo of Blessed Assembly Church in Kisii urged caution, saying it was too early for Kenyans to celebrate. "We appreciate that they reconsidered some of these punitive taxes; however, Kenyans must stay vigilant lest other measures are reintroduced silently," said Bishop Lugonzo.

June 18, 2024 21:16 UTC

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in hospital following a "serious assault" on Drummond Street, Rotherham. Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Editor of The Star, Claire Lewis, reports from the police cordon.

June 18, 2024 20:18 UTC

0 SHARES Share TweetDORTMUND, Germany, June 18 – Teenager Arda Guler scored on his European Championship debut as Turkey broke Georgia’s hearts with a thrilling Group F victory in Dortmund. Right-back Mert Muldur gave Turkey the lead in the 25th minute with an outrageous volley into the top corner, leaving Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili no chance. In the 65th minute, Real Madrid forward Guler became the third teenager to score on his Euros debut with a sublime, curling strike into the top corner from 25 yards. Guler beats Ronaldo’s mark in dazzling displayAfter becoming the first Turkish player to win the Champions League in June when Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund, Guler certainly lived up to the hype that followed him into Euro 2024. They will take plenty of positives into their next game, despite leaving Dortmund with no points.

June 18, 2024 20:14 UTC