PETALING JAYA: A total of 33 types of public transportation and goods vehicles will continue to receive subsidised diesel through fleet cards under the Subsidised Diesel Regulation System Pilot Project, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. The government had previously outlined an improvement to the targeted diesel subsidy initiative tomanage and monitor the subsidised diesel through the fleet card system. "We would like to emphasise that all existing directives and regulations related to the sale of diesel remain in force and applicable with the announcement of this new diesel price," noted Armizan. The previous diesel price announced on June 5 was RM2.15 per litre, which would be maintained for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. Kerajaan telah menetapkan harga runcit bahan api diesel pada RM3.35 seliter bermula pada jam 12 tengah malam pada hari Isnin, 10 Jun 2024 di stesen-stesen minyak seluruh Semenanjung Malaysia.

June 09, 2024 15:39 UTC

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has pleaded with President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua to resolve the reported rift between them. The Nakuru governor maintained that as long as leaders are fighting, the administration cannot focus on delivering to the people. “We want a smooth term, the three remaining years should be smooth for our President, our Deputy President and all elected leaders. Experts have warned that the rift between Ruto and his deputy could put the country in an electioneering mood. In March, President William Ruto pledged to ensure his party will have a female deputy president in the near future.

June 09, 2024 15:29 UTC

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that he will not relent in pushing for the interests and unity of the Mt Kenya region. Speaking at the Annual Akorino Conference in Nakuru on Sunday, Gachagua insisted that he is keen to see the entire country united but quickly pointed out that if one small area is divided, the nation may have a problem. It starts at the home between the husband and wife, then the village, location, sub-county, county and the rest of Kenya,” he added. Gachagua said he has never failed President Ruto, who was also present at the Akorino event. “I do this because any disunity in any small area will affect the unity of the entire country,” he explained.

June 09, 2024 15:09 UTC

Magema was offered six scholarships but he settled on Harvard University. How Magema beat the oddsHowever, against all odds, one youngster from the school defied expectations and soared to academic heights. Opting for Harvard, he flew to Boston and embarked on a rigorous academic journey, studying Math, Physics, Statistics, Biochemistry, and Advanced Writing. Despite the challenges and demands of his studies, Magema thrived at Harvard, attributing his success to the ample resources available for learning. The once lonely student was emotional as he graduated from the University of Windsor.

June 09, 2024 15:05 UTC

Michael Mosley (BBC/PA)Mimi Spencer, who co-authored The Fast Diet with Dr Mosley, paid tribute to him as “immediately likeable, genuinely funny” and said she will “miss him terribly”. I’ve known Michael Mosley for many years – as a tv producer specialising in science and medicine. Dr Michael Mosley, pictured here at Hay Festival Hay-on-Wye 2024. “Through courageous, science-based journalism, Michael Mosley has helped thousands of people get well and healthy. Tragic news about Michael Mosley.

June 09, 2024 14:55 UTC





Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has explained to President William Ruto why he arrived at an event in Nakuru about one hour after him. Gachagua arrived at the Annual Akorino Conference after the President had arrived and the service was underway. “Mr President, first of all, I want to ask for forgiveness from you for coming late. Gachagua arrived at the event as Akorino leaders were praying for the President, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika by his side. The governor was forced to move to another seat for the DP to be next to the President.

June 09, 2024 14:47 UTC

President William Ruto has warned leaders that Kenya has no place for politics of tribalism. Ruto affirmed that all elected leaders must work to secure the unity of the country. "I came here with Mheshimiwa Uhuru Kenyatta in 2013 when this country had a great challenge and told you that we wanted to do away with the demons of tribalism from Kenyan politics,'' President Ruto said. Because Nakuru stood firm, Kenya was stable as we did away with politics of ethnicity, tribalism and divisions.'' "I want to assure you as president that kind of politics will not creep back into the country again,'' Ruto said.

June 09, 2024 14:38 UTC

By JENERALI ULIMWENGU More by this AuthorThere is losing, and then there is losing. The loss that the African National Congress suffered in the recently concluded elections in South Africa is losing of a special type. It is almost as if the erstwhile liberation movement willed this loss on itself. I mean, if you were a Black man or woman in South Africa and you wanted to identify as somebody who wants to be respected as a human being, you were automatically ANC. Will it rather be Jacob Zuma’s MK party, which is shamelessly an ethnic outfit bent on rehabilitating a misfit who has been disgraced multiple times as a rascal and a thief?

June 09, 2024 14:31 UTC

[Denish Ochieng, Standard]Alarmed by a raft of taxes the Kenya Kwanza administration planned to introduce, Kenyans christened President William Ruto “Zakayo”. The housing levy has recently faced controversy, amid revelations that Sh20 billion worth of funds meant to construct houses were invested into Treasury bills and bonds. Gichinga argues that the planning for the housing levy appears poor given the arising challenges of absorption. In its place, he has established the Social Health Insurance Fund, which will slash 2.75 per cent from workers’ gross pay. The Kenya Kwanza administration has made life harder in other ways.

June 09, 2024 13:23 UTC

"For those in Haiti maybe this coming week or next week we will deploy our Police to maintain peace,” Ruto explained. File image of Kenya's President William Ruto. Pulse Live KenyaThe 1000 Kenyan police officers will be part of a United Nations-backed peacekeeping mission. Other nations will also deploy 2500 officers with pre-deployment arrangements in the final stages. We are doing this to stop more people from losing their lives to the gangs," President Ruto explained.

June 09, 2024 13:14 UTC

Raila Odinga's daughter Winnie has finally opened up about how she was able to watch the UEFA Champions League final revealing that a friend was responsible for that. The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League took place at London's historic Wembley Stadium, with Real Madrid defeating Borussia Dortmund to claim its 15th European title. Winnie expressed excitement on her social media about her long-time friend Cesc. She was dressed in light blue jeans and a white jacket, with the Champions League banner in front of her and Cesc. "And then he said, 'Let's go to the Champions League final,'" continued Winnie with a picture in a crowded stadium.

June 09, 2024 12:49 UTC

It’s on this basis that Kombe has filed for a review because many learners will be affected,” said Mwambire, also Kilfi County Assembly Speaker. But as the stalemate continues, Kakamega County ward representatives have taken proactive steps to ensure continued representation for the residents of Kisa East Ward in Khwisero Sub-County. "It has been a year since the unfortunate demise of our colleague, leaving Kisa East Ward without a voice in the County Assembly. The MCA, who was also the minority leader in the County Assembly of Tana River, died in a road accident at Kanagoni on the Garsen-Malindi road. Various aspirants for the seats have raised concerns over the delays saying it deprived of Kenyans the right to representation in the County Assembly.

June 09, 2024 12:42 UTC

President William Ruto on Sunday announced that the deployment of Kenyan police to Haiti will take place in the next two weeks. Speaking at a church service in Nakuru, President Ruto reiterated the stance that Kenya will honour its commitments to restore peace in the Caribbean nation. President William Ruto (right) and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua at the Akurinu Conference in Nakuru. Earlier on, the deployment featuring Kenyan 1,000 police officers and 2,500 from other nations had been halted to allow pre-deployment arrangements to be finalised. Additionally, various Carribean media outlets reported that the Prime Minister had been flown out of the country for specialised treatment.

June 09, 2024 12:37 UTC

President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua have had suspected bad blood for weeks following the latter's choice to unite his tribesmenGachagua has been fighting for Mt. Nakuru - President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua have attended a spiritual service at an Akurino church despite their ongoing disagreements and the alleged rift in the UDA Party. The Akurino clergy pray for William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua during the National Prayer Conference at Nakuru High School. Why are there differences between Ruto, Gachagua? Their joint appearance on Sunday, June 9, for the Akurino National Prayers Conference 2024 at Nakuru High School marked a notable event.

June 09, 2024 12:20 UTC

Jeremiah Rogito decided to pursue a career in agriculture early in his education. I joined societies related to agriculture and I was among key school officials who will champion agriculture-related initiatives,” he said. After his primary and secondary education, Rogito joined Egerton University in 2013 and pursued his dream course; a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. On Sunday, June 9, 2024, Rogito entered the list as one of Kenya’s youngest PhD holders at the age of 28, having been born in November 1995. Elders in SDA church provide spiritual leadership to the church family, as well as helping the pastor meet church and community needs.

June 09, 2024 11:50 UTC