Throwback photos of Makokha's wife Purity Wambui (l). How old was Makokha's wife? Was Purity Wambui a humble woman? Makokha's wife died of cancerWambui bravely fought cancer for 18 years until her last breath. Was Makokha's wife romantic?

Kannada star Darshan being detained in a murder case has shocked not just the Kannada film industry but also other neighbouring film industries. Star Worship SyndromeNoted film director Ram Gopal Varma took to his social media handle, to express his views on the star worship culture prevalent in the country. “A star using one die-hard fan to kill another die-hard fan who was interfering in his personal life is a fit example of the bizarreness of the star worship syndrome. Renuka Swamy Was Darshan’s FanAccording to reports, the victim, Renuka Swamy, who was found murdered, was a fan of Darshan. Several wings of the Kannada film industry including Artists Association will take part in the meeting today, June 13.

MPs slam Gachagua for flying commercialThe rift between President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua played out on the floor of the House On Wednesday, June 12, as MPs censured the second in command for using a commercial flight. The lawmakers took issue with the DP’s mode of transport to Mombasa, when he took a Kenya Airways flight, saying it was bringing the country’s repute to shame. They also accuse the DP of pulling a public relations stunt and thereby demeaning his office. Nyando MP Jared Okelo (ODM) sought a statement from Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah on the “unbecoming conduct” of the DP. Nyeri Town MP Duncan Mathenge said they have suffered intimidation and blackmail as elected leaders from Nyeri County.

Mathira’s economy takes a beating on closure of barsResidents’ pain over the closure of alcohol outlets in Mathira perfectly depicts the law of unintended consequences, which posits that actions and decisions, especially by the government, can have adverse and unforeseen results. Small business people such as boda boda operators and vendors of street foods are reeling from the four-months-long closure of entertainment joints in the DP’s backyard, which, incidentally, is the only region that has effected a total moratorium on the alcohol business. About 400 bar owners have now petitioned the national government to allow them reopen their businesses, saying, the closure had negatively impacted the local economy. “Although we are supporting the government in its fight against illicit liquor, the blanket closure of bars has badly affected our business,” Mathira Boda Boda Association Chairman Benjamin Mwangi told the Nation. Echoing her views were many other small-scale traders, who called on the government to allow licensed establishments to reopen.

Makokha's children showered their mother, Purity Wambui, with love, days after she succumbed to cancerThe adorable children penned glowing messages to their mother and one by one, they shared the sweet memories they have of her. Makokha's wife, Purity Wambui, will be laid to rest at the Lang'ata cemetery. Makokha and Wambui were happily married for 30 years and were blessed with four children. The adorable children penned glowing messages to their mother and one by one, they shared the sweet memories they have of her. Details about the death of Makokha's wifeProofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has condemned the sexual remarks made by Isiolo Governor, Abdi Guyo against Senator Fatuma Dullo. In their statement delivered by their chairperson, Leah Sankaire they expressed their displeasure on Guyo’s verbal abuse which constituted sexual and gender- based violence. Moreover, she reiterated that KEWOPA would stand against any form of speech or action that would seem to demean women leaders. Sankaire further stated that KEWOPA demands immediate apology from the governor and that he publicly commit to refraining from making such derogatory statements. “Together we can ensure our society upholds the dignity and respect of every individual, regardless of gender,” she said.

Burgundy snails, typically foraged from woodlands in central and eastern Europe, are being bred in Japan by an entrepreneur who believes he's the only person to have successfully farmed them. Photo: Philip FONG / AFPSource: AFPPAY ATTENTION: Do you have a video that never fails to make you smile? Photo: Philip FONG / AFPSource: AFPHe stubbornly devoured books on the subject and met French helix aspersa breeders to learn more. Crates of live Burgundy snails are stacked in three layers on custom-built metal racks, with humidity and temperature carefully controlled. "They must taste good," he said, sceptical that farmed Burgundy snails would be as delicious as wild ones with their "strong woodland taste".

On Tuesday, June 11, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria opposed the ongoing push for Mt. Kenya unityThe outspoken CS slammed Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying he was fueling division in the Mt. Nairobi - Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has continued his onslaught on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his push for unity in the Mt. Source: UGCWhy is Moses Kuria opposed to Rigathi Gachagua? In other news, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah accused the deputy president of sponsoring chaos in Mt Kenya.

[AFP]Rwanda on Wednesday accused the UN refugee agency of "lying" after the body alleged in court that asylum seekers sent to the East African nation from the UK could be resettled again and face persecution. Britain's controversial plan to deport migrants to Rwanda has been mired in legal challenges but Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government has insisted it will proceed if his Conservative Party wins a July 4 general election. "UNHCR is lying," the Rwandan government said in a statement, accusing the agency of making "a series of wholly unserious allegations" against Kigali. "The organisation seems intent on presenting fabricated allegations to UK courts about Rwanda's treatment of asylum seekers." However, opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer has promised to ditch the plan if his party wins the July 4 election.

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Kenyan celebrities have hopped onto the viral Hozambe Shifura Challenge. Dazzled gentlemen said her eyes were attractive and the centre of attention in the video, which has spawned the Shifura challenge in Kenya. 1, Njugush and wife on Hozambe Shifura challengeComedian Njugush and his wife Celestine hopped onto the viral challenge. Did Kabi and Milly WaJesus nail Hozambe Shifura challenge? Did Thee Pluto, Felicity Shiru hop onto Hozambe Shifura challenge?

John-Allan Namu, the co-founder of investigative media house Africa Uncensored, has been named winner of the 2024 International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) Knight International Journalism Award among three other journalists for his reporting that revealed how city police inspectors are using violence to extort bribes and a story on criminal gangs preying on residents of biggest slums in Nairobi, Kenya. Along with Mr Namu, the other winners are Ukrainian investigative reporter Valeriya Yegoshyna for the same ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award and Rana Sabbagh, an investigative editor from Jordan, the 2024 ICFJ Knight Trailblazer Award recipient. “These journalists stand out for their brave work exposing abuses of power, in places where it is both highly challenging and dangerous,” ICFJ President Sharon Moshavi said. “Undeterred by threats, he has courageously covered numerous public interest stories that have positively impacted people’s lives in Kenya and beyond. His reporting demonstrates the essence of ‘journalism as a service’ and has inspired many across the continent.”The ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award, one of the oldest and most prestigious journalism prizes, celebrates the best public interest journalism worldwide and is open to all publishers and journalists across print, broadcast and online.

More than 80 people are believed to have died after a boat carrying them capsized in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the country’s president Felix Tshisekedi has said. According to Rita Bola Dula, the governor of Mai-Ndombe Province, where the disaster occurred, night sailing partly caused the overcrowded boat to sink. Deadly boat accidents are common in the DRC, where vessels are frequently loaded well beyond their capacity. The central African country has few tarred roads across its vast, forested territory, and river travel is common. > Passenger Boat in Tanzania Capsizes, Killing 5

Local media reports say Coca-Cola sales have declined by about 23% in Bangladesh since the Gaza war. "If cringe-fest has a literal face, it would be this ad," said Jumanah Parisa, a student of Brac University in capital Dhaka, "If this ad doesn’t hurt Coke sales, I don’t know what will." On Wednesday, an online shoe shop in Bangladesh put out an ad in protest, showing a bottle of Coke being kicked by a man wearing its shoes. Abdul Al Nayan, marketing manager of ZIS, told Al Jazeera they made the ad to express solidarity with the Boycott Coke movement. Rahman said there is a widespread notion among the common people in Bangladesh that Coke "directly funds some of the Israeli entities".

Leading European automakers have repeatedly voiced their opposition against the additional tariff plan. Prominent European political figures, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, also opposed the tariff hikes, calling for free trade. As major open markets and proponents of globalization, China and the EU have industrial, supply and value chains that are intricately interwoven, rendering them mutually indispensable. But in light of their economic structure and sheer size, China and the EU are best served by teaming up on major economic and trade issues. The trade and economic relations between the EU and China are at an important crossroads, and it is crucial for the EU to demonstrate a strategic and long-term vision.