Nairobi—Saboti MP Caleb Amisi and Senator Boni Khalwale have criticised National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula's leadership in the Western region. Khalwale accused Wetang'ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi of not using their positions in the government to help the Western region. When you joined us, we happily took a step back for you and Musalia Mudavadi to lead us in this government. Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, Amisi accused Wetang'ula and Mudavadi of using Luhya votes for selfish reasons. Why should Wetang'ula, Mudavadi retire from politics?

Editor's Review The Nation Media Group layoffs will be effective starting Friday, June 14, 2024. The Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced it will lay off part of its staff due to financial challenges. “We, at the Nation Media Group, have also faced challenges as a result of reduced earnings from traditional platforms, occasioned by these unprecedented disruptions. Gitagama noted that the organization would lay off staff effective June 14, 2024, as the media house plans to accelerate digital transformation. He noted that the exercise would be carried out with utmost respect and in adherence to the labour laws.

Two pastors take on SDA Church over preaching banThe Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) in Kisii has been drawn into a controversy after two pastors, whom the church leadership barred from preaching to faithful, engaged lawyers to challenge the decision. The two pastors, Martha Isaac and Nixon Matara, who have become a hit with faithful for their preachings, want justice and fair hearing from the church leadership. The suspensionThrough their advocate Wilkins Ochoki, the duo submit that the field leadership committed an administrative error by unilaterally suspending them against the guiding procedural and policy framework of the SDA Church. Martha and Matara submit that the field leadership has subjected them to untold mental suffering, emotional trauma and psychological anguish “due to the widespread defamatory statements”. As a remedy, the aggrieved pastors want the SEKF leadership to pull down the message and issue a public apology to them.

Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi is off the hook after a Magistrate’s Court acquitted him over charges of forging academic papers. Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi addressing the public during a campaign on Saturday, July 2, 2022. The Sudi defence team stated that the accused was qualified and had genuine academic papers. Speaking before the court on Thursday, May 19, 2022, Maritim denied that Sudi was one of the candidates in the school. In more complications, Maritim told the court there were no records to show that Sudi picked his result slip and school leaving certificate after completing Form Four.

Gachagua revealed this during the launch of the musician's reality TV show dubbed ‘The Bahati Empire’ on Thursday. DP said he was born in a grass-thatched house as a child of Mau Mau freedom fighters. "I was in a grass-thatched house as a child of Mau Mau freedom fighters, my feet were invested by Jesus. In his speech, the DP praised Diana and Bahati for breaking barriers saying they are taking Kenyan content to the world. "His work will be watched by 222,000, 000 people all over the world, from nothing to the world," DP said.

Kenyans have spoken strongly over the high cost of living in the country, giving their sentiments on what they would have changed had they been the president today. Speaking separately to the Star, the citizens responded vehemently in our vox pop where we asked "If you were President today, what will you do to lower the cost of living?" Another Kenyan named Wilson had this to say "If I could be the President of Kenya today I would first close all the loopholes of corruption, save and invest that money in job creation." "Additionally, I would lower the cost of commodities like fuel because once the price of fuel is high that means that the price of everything else also goes high. Wilson said.

This strategic, trade business platform provides Samsung with an opportunity to showcase its 30-year stay and investment in Africa. Specifically, this year, Samsung proudly ushered in the new era of mobile AI on the African continent - the Galaxy S24 series. Over the years, Samsung has also been running a number of education-focused initiatives, driven through technology across the African continent. In both South Africa and Lesotho, Samsung has entered into SIC programme partnerships with a number of higher education institutions. All these graduates are now expected to deepen the pool of well-trained technicians in the African continent.

DESPERATE fans are hoping to catch the first glimpse of Taylor Swift in Edinburgh - amid rumours she's set to arrive at a swanky hotel in the city. And fans have been craning to get a glimpse of Swift in Edinburgh before she takes to the stage. A lone concierge could be seen helping hotel residents with their luggage at the front of the grand hotel. Security covers up gate at Edinburgh hotel ahead of Taylor Swift's rumoured arrivalAnd songs by the US artist were being belted out through speakers at the trendy Huxley restaurant nearby. Some people have even completely transformed their homes into Taylor Swift SHRINES for Gala days across the country.

Kenya's Rhonex Kipruto reacts after winning in a past Diamond League competition. The 10km World Record holder’s career bore the hallmarks of a fast-rising star who would continue the country’s dominance in athletics. Everything seemed perfect until May 11, 2023 when the 24-year-old star was suspended over suspected irregularities in his Athlete Biological Passport (ABP). From a World Record to two world medals and a Diamond League race title, a decorated Kipruto has lost a sizable number of titles in his career. In Kipruto’s case, Berihu Aregawi of Ethiopia, who is the second fastest man in the distance, will likely be the 10km road World Record holder, if the best mark is taken away from the Kenyan star.

Tottenham Hotspur “Time to rise” by Run DeepTottenham Hotspur teams up with Gavin and Stacey star – and lifelong Spurs fan – Mathew Horne to unveil its Nike home kit for the 2024/25 season.

Harambee Stars' head coach Engin Firat has expressed immense confidence in the potential of his charges to prevail over Burundi in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Burundi head coach Ettiene Ndayiragije promised to present a good challenge, adding that they are not ready for a loss. "We are here to secure a slot in the World Cup. Only the top team in the group will qualify for the 48-team World Cup, which will be played across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Four of the best runners-up from the nine groups will have a chance in a playoff that will determine CAF’s representative in the Inter-confederation playoffs involving six teams, which will decide the last two Fifa World Cup berths.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has expressed confidence in securing the Nairobi UDA chair seat in next week's upcoming election. The City Boss reaffirmed his confidence in winning the UDA County Chair seat, adding his delegates secured 240 slots out of 340 in the recent constituency elections. Gakuya, cried foul after last week’s constituency elections put Sakaja in a comfortable lead to becoming Nairobi UDA chairman. On Monday, he met delegates from Roysambu, Kasarani, Mathare, Ruaraka, Westlands and Lang’ata. On Tuesday, Sakaja met delegates from Makadara, Embakasi East, Dagoretti North and Kamukunji.

Zari Hassan and Shakib have been together since 2022 and disclosed they were planning to have a kid together. Zari Hassan and Shakib Lutaaya walked down the aisle in a glamorous wedding that left many green with envy in October 2023. Zari and Shakib prove they're inseparableRecently, the happy lovebirds had a candid conversation where they talked about their marriage. They jointly slammed haters claiming their marriage would end in premium tears, urging people to stop judging their pasts. Zari and Shakib are always serving couple goals to the amusement and annoyance of many.

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The Pacific's Solomon Islands has become a key player in the global live animal trade, with foreign collectors sourcing exotic species including some subject to trade bans. Solomon Islands has stunning ecological diversity, and is teeming with vibrantly coloured parrots, tree-dwelling lizards, swooping mega bats and more. But it is the only Pacific island that participates in the legal wildlife trade, and its most unusual species are increasingly popular pets. 'Insane' tradeLast October, UN officials urged Solomon Islands to "address compliance challenges" within its live wildlife trade, including the continued export of monkey-tailed skinks. Map of the Solomon Islands, the only Pacific island that participates in the legal wildlife trade.