The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has decried the government’s decision to withdraw Kajiado County from the list of hardship areas in Kenya, a decision that has led to teachers in the region to miss out on hardship allowances. Speaking during the KNUT Annual General Meeting (AGM), the teachers urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to restore the county's former status noting that teachers working in the county were still facing unique challenges like imminent attacks by wild animals that often roam the area. “Some sub-counties have lost the status of hard-to-staff and hardship areas. So we must appeal to the Teachers Service Commission that the status of Kajiado should remain the same,” KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu declared. Let them be posted to schools that need teachers.”Elsewhere in Uasin Gishu County, The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) echoed these concerns of teachers working in hardship areas, laboratories and workshops and urged the commission to cater for any injuries incurred while on duty.

The late Wells Fargo HR boss Willis AyiekoDetectives believe the murder of Wells Fargo human resource manager Willis Ayieko was the culmination of a violent robbery that went bad. The main suspect in the murder, Robert Wakolo, now dead, is said to have played a key role in the murder. Wakolo was a trained boxer and was linked to a number of robberies and murder in the region. Victor Okoth is among those set to answer to murder and robbery with violence charges. Police said Samuel Ongweso was in Doho area, Khisa West during the murder of Ayieko.

13 people killed after building collapses in Dar es Salaam’s Kariakoo marketAt least 13 people died when a building collapsed in Tanzania’s commercial capital Dar es Salaam and more than 80 people have been rescued, the country’s president said on Sunday. The four-storey building in eastern Dar es Salaam’s Kariakoo market came down on Saturday around 9 a.m. (0600 GMT). In an address, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said more than 80 people were rescued and rushed to hospitals. She said the government would cover treatment costs and help with burial arrangements. Building collapses occur in some African cities due to weak construction standards or lax enforcement.

Fox opened up about navigating life with Parkinson’s disease and the role of dark humor at the A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s gala on Saturday. The star was first diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's at just 30 years of age in 1991, when he was filming Doc Hollywood. Reflecting on the impact of humor during those challenging times, he shared his appreciation for how dark humor can help 'bypass taboos and break down barriers' when tackling difficult conversations. The Family Ties alum was accompanied by his stunning wife, Tracy Pollan, and a glamorous guest list that included the legendary Stevie Nicks. Fox first revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis in 1998 and, two years later, established The Michael J.

“I’ve got another idea too—declare a dry day on the day I perform in any city, and I won’t sing any alcohol-related songs that day either.”New Delhi: Diljit Dosanjh has declared that he would stop singing about alcohol—but only if all states implement a liquor ban. The singer promptly adjusted his setlist in light of the notice, altering the lyrics of his chartbusters Lemonade and 5 Taara. “Even today, I won’t sing songs about alcohol, because Gujarat is a dry state,” he reiterated at his Ahmedabad concert, expressing admiration for the Gujarat government’s ban on liquor. Everyone on TV seems to care about Patiala Peg,” he said, clarifying that unlike many Bollywood stars, he does not endorse or advertise alcohol in his music. “I’m not calling anyone personally to ask if they’ve had a ‘Patiala Peg’ or not,” he said, highlighting the absurdity of the criticism.

Narc leader Martha KaruaNarc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has explained why she walked out of former President Daniel Moi's event on June 16, 2001. Karua, then Gichungu MP, said she was fed up with the remarks made during President Moi's meeting which she graced. Karua explained that despite being in the opposition, she had welcomed Moi to the event as she recognised him as president. She stated that she was the only opposition leader present as her colleagues had boycotted. The trigger, Karua said, was the remarks made by Moi's local chairman and subsequently, the former President’s reaction.

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has notified members of a scheduled State of the Nation address to Parliament by President William Ruto this Thursday. The notification of the joint sitting, made in line with the Senate standing orders, will take place at the National Assembly's main chamber. "I wish to inform the House that I have received a message from His Excellency the President conveying that he intends to deliver the State of the Nation address to Parliament,” he said. This will be Ruto’s third address since he assumed office. This year's address comes two weeks after the swearing-in of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

Some of them are even giving songwriting credit to Nature to raise funds for various environmental projects. This original initiative is called Sounds Right. It was launched by the EarthPercent association to raise royalties for the preservation of nature. To pay tribute to Mother Nature, the artists participating in Sounds Rights credit her as a co-writer on their tracks. This money, combined with donations to Sounds Right, will be put to good use in preserving biodiversity.

Tim Matheson says he's lucky he never got too big into cocaine ... saying he played hard -- but, he worried too much about how the white stuff would affect his work to get addicted. Basically, Matheson says he wasn't a star and lived paycheck to paycheck ... and, he was acutely aware he could lose his income unless he continued to perform well. That said, Tim says he didn't completely shun the stuff ... but, he didn't use it as much as some of his contemporaries who were further up the callsheet. One of those contemporaries ... John Belushi -- who died of an overdose of cocaine and heroin in 1982 at just 33 years old. Matheson says part of the problem is that everyone in his generation was saying cocaine wasn't all that bad for you ... obviously, not the case.

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In mid-September, rumours about Huang and Ye began circulating online, prompting Huang to publicly confirm the relationship online. Also, recent allegations have emerged claiming that she is demanding 270 million yuan in child support from Huang. Ye responded to the rumours on November 10, officially denying the accusations, further announcing her decision to leave social media. “The rumours circulating over the past two months about exorbitant child support and celebrity wife training classes are completely unfounded. “If the rumour about the huge child support were true, I would leave social media too.

LONDON: British mobile operator O2 has created an AI-powered tool that sounds like an elderly grandmother, keeping phone scammers on calls and away from the general public. The telecoms giant said it had created the so-called “scambaiter” tool in response to research which found that seven in 10 people wanted to get their own back on scammers, but did not want to waste their own time in doing so. It said the tool had been successful in keeping numerous scammers on calls for up to 40 minutes at a time and frustrated them with meandering stories and explanations about their tech use, as well as providing false personal information and made-up bank details. “The newest member of our fraud-prevention team, Daisy, is turning the tables on scammers – outsmarting and outmanoeuvring them at their own cruel game simply by keeping them on the line. “But crucially, Daisy is also a reminder that no matter how persuasive someone on the other end of the phone may be, they aren’t always who you think they are.

Former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu /MUSEMBI NZENGUFormer Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has said she is capable of convincing former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to back Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s quest to win the presidency in 2027. Ngilu said she has Raila’s ear due to their long political history and she is certain she can get him to back Kalonzo’s bid. Ngilu said she is a go-getter and does not look back once she sets her eyes on a prize. “Those who are backing Kalonzo to be president, including MP Nyenze and the church, should stop engaging in empty talk and get the people to acquire IDs,” the former Kitui Central MP said. “Once I make a comeback to the local scene, I will mobilise all people to acquire IDs.

SHANGHAI: Hong Kong-based Plaza Premium Group (PPG), an airport hospitality services provider, is strategically expanding its business in the domestic market in line with recent policies promoting the growth of international aviation hubs and the opportunities presented by 144-hour visa-free transit policy. Song noted that the upcoming Aerotel Shanghai Pudong Airport Hotel will serve as an integrated hospitality facility. “As one of China’s three major hub airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport boasts robust international passenger traffic, offering favourable conditions for us to establish a new Aerotel. Since entering the Chinese mainland market in 2019 with Aerotel at Beijing Daxing International Airport, PPG has expanded to include six Plaza Premium Lounges, two Aerotels and three DragonPass x Plaza Premium Lounge high-speed railway lounges. “The country’s current focus on civil aviation and airport development revolves around enhancing international and regional hubs.

BENGALURU: Fitch Ratings last Friday downgraded the long-term credit rating of Spirit Airlines to CC from CCC, bringing it below the low-cost carrier’s North America peers and warning that a near-term default appears probable. Earlier last week, the carrier said that it was in talks with creditors and was continuing to explore strategic alternatives to improve liquidity. It reported losses in five of the past six quarters, casting doubt on its capacity to address upcoming debt obligations. “Spirit now faces the risk that customers may increasingly opt to book away towards other carriers, fearing a potential bankruptcy, thus accelerating the company’s cash burn,” Fitch said in its report. The rating agency expects 2024 cash outflow to be around US$600mil, partly offset by proceeds from asset sales and compensation from Pratt & Whitney for being unable to use aircraft with engine issues.