This week, we’re at home with maître d’ turned television personality, Fred Sirieix – the charming face of Channel 4’s First Dates. Here’s how it went down…The TV presenter let us snoop through his kitchen (Picture: Fred Sirieix)First, tell us a secret… what’s the most unhinged thing you like to eat? I think it’s even saltier than the French butter you can get here. Fred thinks French fries are superior to Triple Cooked Chips (Picture: Fred Sirieix)Is there anything you can’t resist splurging on at the supermarket? His go-to meal is roast chicken with roast potatoes or French fries (Picture: Fred Sirieix)One of my favourite dishes is roast chicken with roast potatoes or French fries.

L&T added a whopping Rs 28,523.31 crore to its market valuation, jumping to Rs 6,02,552.24 crore, while the valuation of SBI rose Rs 16,015.12 crore to Rs 11,22,581.56 crore. The market capitalization (Mcap) of HDFC Bank climbed by Rs 9,617.56 crore to Rs 14,03,239.48 crore, LIC added Rs 5,977.12 crore to reach a market cap of Rs 5,52,203.92 crore, while the mcap of Bajaj Finance advanced Rs 3,142.36 crore to Rs 6,40,387 crore, the data showed. The market cap of Reliance Industries-- India's most valued domestic firm led by Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, surged Rs 202.99 crore to Rs 19,21,678.78 crore. The mcap of Bharti Airtel tumbled Rs 15,338.66 crore to Rs 11,27,705.37 crore, ICICI Bank slipped by Rs 14,632.10 crore to Rs 9,97,346.67 crore, while IT titans Infosys and TCS also saw their valuations erode by Rs 6,791.58 and 1,989.95 crore, respectively. The market cap of Infosys crashed to Rs 5,48,496.14 crore, while that of TCS tumbled to Rs 9,72,053.48 crore, according to market data.

Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon is currently making headlines not just for her stellar work, but also for her alleged relationship with Kabir Bahia, a UK-based businessman. Kriti Sanon's rumoured boyfriendBorn in November 1999, Kabir Bahia is said to be a business icon in UK. Haling from a wealthy family, he is the son of Kuljinder Bahia, the owner of Southall Travel, a UK-based travel agency. Kabir Bahia's close connections with Dhoni's familyBeyond being a successful businessman, Kabir also appears to have close ties in the world of cricket. Kriti Sanon and Kabir Bahia's dating rumours started when...Rumours about Kriti Sanon and Kabir Bahia's relationship began surfacing earlier in 2024, when they were seen together celebrating New Years.

Audio By VocalizeFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past event. [Uhuru, Facebook]Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has declined to host a group of youths who had planned to visit him at his Ichaweri home in Gatundu, stating that he is currently not in a position to host them. "However, we wish to clarify that President Kenyatta is currently not in a position to host the said group. The statement comes hours after the Jubilee party dismissed claims that it had planned the Gen-Z event at Uhuru's home. In its official statement, Jubilee flagged the reports as misleading and did not represent the position of the former president.

Late Kabete MP George Mukuru Muchai [File, Standard]Nearly 10 years after his death, George Muchai is not resting in peace. And his family is still disturbed as the quest for justice remains elusive in the corridors of the country's legal system. With five judgment cancellations and deepening uncertainty over the circumstances of the former legislator's death, the mystery over who pulled the trigger and who ordered it runs on. Who killed Muchai, or who wanted him dead, is a question many still wait to know.

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Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto with former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at State House, Nairobi. Countries move fast when they invest in human capital and then build an economy with a productive place for that talent to go. Singapore did not treat public housing as charity for the poor. Singapore built the basics, power, ports, logistics, public transport, and backed them with a civil service that could execute long-term plans. If Kenya wants speed, it cannot keep driving with the handbrake of theft.

Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Korir Sing’oei, who served asthe Guest of Honour, in a lunch curated by strategic communications leader Gina Din. Dr. Sing’oei’s participation underscored the book’s relevance not only to governance but to diplomacy and Africa’s positioning on the world stage. He says that Africa’s leaders must climb down and engage their citizens and earn the trust necessary to foster an environment where collaboration and shared development can be made possible. “Beyond the Ballot is about reclaiming Africa’s voice and demonstrating the power of thoughtful, effective leadership in shaping our future. Together, their insights offer a practical roadmap for leaders, policymakers, institutions, and citizens committed to strengthening governance and shaping Africa’s narrative on its own terms.

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He emphasised that the ODM party’s decision to support President Ruto’s re-election followed a clear consensus. “As a party, ODM has decided to support Ruto, and there is no further debate about it. He highlighted President Ruto’s role in promoting infrastructural development across the country. Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino urged residents to register for national identity cards and to enroll as voters in large numbers. Homa Bay County Assembly Majority Leader Richard Ogindo urged residents to avoid aligning with the Edwin Sifuna-led ‘Linda Mwananchi’ team.

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has cautioned politicians against what he termed as outdated tactics of attacking the Mt Kenya region to win political mileage in their respective strongholds. In a statement posted on his X account, Kuria argued that “Mt Kenya bashing” was a political tool that may have worked in the past when the region fielded a presidential candidate, but circumstances have since changed. “I have noticed that some ignoramuses have continued to use Mt Kenya bashing as a tool to prop up their malnourished standing in their own backyards…. He stated that it is ill-advised and even dangerous to continue attacking Mt Kenya, saying the region does not want to be president, deputy president or even prime cabinet secretary. The debate unfolded even as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki declared the contest over the 2027 running mate slot a “closed chapter,” signalling what observers interpret as an attempt to consolidate support within the Mt Kenya region.

Referee Lewis Smith shows Wesley Fofana a red card on Saturday, February 21. Their efforts were further complicated after Wesley Fofana was sent off in the 72nd minute for a second bookable offence. How many games will Wesley Fofana miss? Fofana was quite lucky that he was sent off for two bookable offences rather than a straight red card. Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana.

Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja before the Senate's Energy Committee on April 1, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]It is a trite Americanism that “It ain’t over till the fat lady sings.” Another one goes, “It ain’t done, till it’s done!” The Kenya Kwanza Government has not given up on fixing Nairobi, despite the abysmal performance of the UDA governor, Johnson Sakaja, and his strand of Kenya Kwanza in the city. President William Ruto’s National Government and Sakaja’s County Government are now officially working together, “to restore the efficiency and glory of the City of Nairobi.”

National Assembly minority leader Junet Mohamed during the rally in Siaya on February 21, 2026/FBNational Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has urged ODM supporters to remain united and loyal to the party’s ideals as it intensifies grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election. “We have delivered our message of party unity, loyalty and fidelity to the core principles of the ODM Party,” he said. The Suna East MP expressed concern over individuals he said were seeking to mislead party supporters while invoking the legacy of the late party leader. “We are on course to ensure that those demonstrating conflicting or compromised interests will not openly present themselves under ODM party colours,” he said. Junet maintained that despite internal tensions and shifting political alliances across the country, ODM remains strong both at the grassroots and within national power structures.

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