Editor's Review This event highlights that women can lead, confirming their vital role in our Republic - President Ruto. Lieutenant Colonel Faith Mwagandi made history on Sunday, October 20, during Mashujaa Day, becoming the first woman to lead a Guard of Honour in the Republic of Kenya. For the first time in our nation's history, a female soldier, Lieutenant Colonel Faith Mwagandi, led the Guard of Honour," Ruto announced. The President added, "I congratulate Kenyans for warmly welcoming us to Mashujaa in Kwale, and all leaders here, especially Governor Fatuma Achani. Lieutenant Colonel Faith MwagandiMwagandi's trailblazing career began when she joined the KDF in 2007.

Rigathi Gachagua claims his life is in danger. Photo: Rigathi Gachagua. The veteran politician accused President William Ruto of wanting him dead and attributed his illness to him. "Do whatever you want to do, but please, Mr president, I beg you, don't kill us, don't kill my children. What you need to know about Rigathi Gachagua's impeachmentProofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.keSource: TUKO.co.ke

Taylor Swift has brought her superstardom to the stands of Arrowhead Stadium over the past two seasons, shining the spotlight on the glamorous wives and girlfriends of Chiefs Kingdom. Weathersby has been by her NFL beau's side as he earned three Super Bowl wins with the Chiefs franchise. Sheawna Weathersby is one of the regular Chiefs cheerleaders alongside Taylor and co. The Super Bowl winner got down on one knee - with a signature Tiffany blue box in hand - in an intimate moment the weekend after the Chiefs' opening victory against the Baltimore Ravens. Smith-Schuster parted ways with New England Patriots earlier in August and clinched a return to Kansas City, who are aiming for an historic Super Bowl 'three-peat' this season.

Both teams have already booked their spots for the 2025 AFCON U-20 tournament but are determined to lift the regional title. Both teams have already secured their spots in the 2025 AFCON U-20 tournament by reaching the final of the CECAFA regional qualifiers, according to competition rules. Apart from a goalless draw with Rwanda in the group stage, Kenya has won all their matches. “We are happy to have qualified for AFCON U-20, but now we’re focused on winning the title,” Mkwasa told Cecafaonline.com. CAF will announce the host nation for the 2025 AFCON U-20 on October 22 during its General Assembly in Addis Ababa.

President William Ruto delivered a powerful message against exclusionist politics during his Mashujaa Day speech on Sunday, October 20, reiterating that the country's heroes were spread across different ethnic communities. Speaking during the Mashujaa Day Celebrations at the Kwale National Stadium, the President stated, "Our heroes did not hail from one village or speak one language. President William Ruto and other leaders during the Mashujaa Day celebrations. PHOTO/ William Ruto. Hours after the Mashujaa Day celebrations, Gachagua made a first public appearance in Nairobi hours later with some explosive claims against his boss.

History was made at the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale when a female officer of the Kenya Navy commanded a guard of honour. Lieutenant Colonel Faith Mwagandi commanded the parade of Kenya Defence Forces troops drawn from the Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Kenya Navy, which was inspected by President William Ruto. Lieutenant Colonel Faith Mwagandi, the first female senior officer to lead a Guard of Honor at a national event. She also contributed significantly as an instructor at the Kenya Navy Training School and as a navigating officer on RV Mtafiti. Photo credit: Kevin Odit | NationShe switched to a military career and currently serves as Staff Officer 1 (SO1) in charge of Personnel and Administration at the Kenya Navy.

When Bruce Melodie's love song 'Katerina' exploded from 1.5 million views to 4 million in just one week, he knew something extraordinary was happening. Bruce Melodie Photo credit: Pool | NationYour song 'Katerina' became a massive hit. 'Katerina' is a love song I wrote for my wife in 2017. People think I'm a fun guy because I love to laugh and make people laugh. But that makes them mistakenly think I'm always funny.

Until 9.30 pm on Friday, the planned swearing-in of Prof Kindiki Kithure as the next Deputy President was on course but dramatic developments that revealed high-stakes power play would derail the ceremony. Mr Gachagua had been admitted to hospital on Thursday evening shortly before he was due to testify before the Senate to defend himself. This directive by the appeal court judges triggered a flurry of calls seeking out the CJ to convene the appeals judges to hear the matter. It is with this background that the court of appeal judges were hesitant to sit at night to resolve the Prof Kindiki impasse. A mockery of the constitutionHe has asked the court to block Parliament from processing or swearing in Prof Kindiki as his successor.

The Gunners had to play a huge part of the game with 10 men after William Saliba's red card. It could have gone from bad to worse for Mikel Arteta's side after David Raya escaped a red card by a whisker in the latter stages. Now, why did Raya avoid a red card despite committing such a grievous act as the last line of defence? Why David Raya did not see red vs BournemouthLike Saliba, Raya was punished under the Denial of a Goal-Scoring Opportunity (DOGSO). How many games Saliba will missTUKO.co.ke had earlier reported why Saliba will only miss one game despite getting a direct red card vs Bournemouth.

Water canons were also on standby at various points around Uhuru Park, a clear indication that police were ready for any eventuality. A banner shared by Eric Omondi inviting Kenyans to join him at Uhuru Park grounds to celebrate Mashujaa Day Pulse Live KenyaHe noted that this later changed with the police allowing some youth to access the grounds. Teargas, running battles and arrestsBy noon, officers had already started lobbing teargas cannisters at the crowds with running battles reported. Pulse Live KenyaAbductions during Gen Z protestsHuman rights groups faulted the police and President William Ruto’s regime for the use of excessive force and violation of human rights. Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENT

It’s almost a foregone conclusion that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will lose his seat at the Senate impeachment trial at the end of this week. If he can claim command of the Mt Kenya vote basket, he brings to the table a bank of some seven million voters according to the 2022 registration. To that impressive tally can be added another large number of Mt Kenya votes scattered elsewhere in the Rift Valley, Coast and other regions. The ‘Nyahururu Declaration’ by Mt Kenya MPs which elevated Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to regional political spokesman at Gachagua’s expense was part of that strategy. Ruto strategists are also hopeful that bringing Raila to their side adds an impressive base, which will more than compensate for a Mt Kenya exodus.

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Darren Day has taken to social media to pay tribute to his 'perfect' daughter Madison Day as she turns 18 years old, with the star saying he 'can't wait to see her'Darren Day has taken to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to his "beautiful" daughter, Madison Day, on her 18th birthday. Darren, 56, wrote: "I'm the luckiest man on the planet cos I'm the Dad of this perfect person. Happy 18th birthday little princess. One fan wrote: "Happy 18th Birthday Maddy. Another added: "Happy 18th birthday Maddy hope you have an amazing day xx," while a third said: "Happiest of Birthdays Maddy."

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's tenure as the second in command in the country came down tumbling like a house of cards as MPs voted to send him home. Gachagua, who had served as deputy president for two years and one month, was shown the door while in hospital. "The deputy president was admitted here this afternoon. On Wednesday, a three-judge bench of the High Court declined to stop the Senate from proceeding with Gachagua's impeachment. A total of 26 petitions have been filed challenging Gachagua’s impeachment.

"We still don't really know how different brown dwarfs form, and what the transition between a giant planet and a brown dwarf is. The boundary is fuzzy," Xuan said. "This finding also shows us that brown dwarfs can come in weird configurations that we were not expecting. This goes to show how complex and messy the star formation process is. We should always be open to surprises."