Happy Mondays rockstar Shaun Ryder has revealed he's ditched his wild partying and drug use in favour of staying home and switching on Coronation Street. Shaun, 61, has recalled his previous addictions before making the decision to become addicted to 'cycling and Coronations Street' instead. The star shot to fame in the late 80s as the lead singer of Manchester rock band Happy Mondays known for songs Step On and Kinky Afro. Shaun admitted he was addicted to crack cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine but is now only addicted to 'cycling and Coronation Street'. Again speaking to The Sun, Shaun revealed in 2023: 'I have six kids and five of them have it.

[Elvis Ogina, Standard]Kenyans hoping to lighten their environmental footprint might face a heavier financial burden thanks to a proposed ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/testbed/sports/business/article/2001494944/queries-over-mckinsey-contract-in-kenyas-e-mobility-transition">Eco Levy< tucked away in the new Finance Bill Draft. The proposed bill targets a wide range of everyday items, raising concerns about affordability, experts said. New phones, whether basic or smartphones, could be slapped with a Sh225 levy, making communication more expensive under the new bill. Beyond the immediate financial impact, the levy might have unintended consequences, experts warn. For instance, Kenyans looking to upgrade to more energy-efficient electronics, like monitors and projectors, could be discouraged by the Sh1,275 levy.

[Boniface Okendo, Standard]The Communications Authority has unveiled a Sh88.5 billion strategic plan that aims to connect all Kenyans to broadband by 2027. The CA Strategic Plan 2023-2027 will further see the authority build a multi-billion Global Innovation Hub expected to nurture innovation and facilitate collaboration with global ICT institutions. The infrastructure rollout also plans to have 95 percent of the population gain access to digital terrestrial television and universal adoption of mobile broadband. Currently, mobile phone usage is at 58 percent of the population, while broadband usage in the country is at less than 45 percent. This also includes the construction of a multi-billion Center of Excellence in ICT Innovation and Leadership and new premises for the Authority.

The company's shares rose nearly 1 percent in premarket trading on Wednesday. Sales in North America, which account for nearly half of total sales, rose for the second straight quarter, indicating that the company's transition plans were gaining traction. Revenue rose 4 percent, excluding the impact of the dollar, acquisitions and divestitures. Net income attributable to shareholders rose nearly 20 percent to $3.11 billion, or 71 cents per share. Coke's shares rose to $41.58.

Governor Kahiga: Those undermining DP Gachagua will regret itThe fight for political supremacy in the Mt Kenya region has seen politicians allied to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua come out with guns blazing against those seen to be out to undermine his leadership. Mr Kahiga said the DP deserved respect by the virtue of his office and those undermining him should think twice. But we want to assure them that at the right time, we will make our position known on this matter” Mr Kahiga said. “I can assure you that those undermining Mr Gachagua will live to regret it as he has the grassroots backing across the Mount Kenya region. Mr Kuria has disagreed with Mr Gachagua over the channeling of grievances on development in Mount Kenya to the government which the DP has demanded should go through him.

South African luxury fashion designer Thebe Magugu recently unveiled his first brick-and-mortar retail store, opting for an unconventional approach and transforming a double-storey house into a multifaceted fashion haven. The unique space serves as a gallery to display some of their most cherished pieces and also houses a showroom dedicated to their exquisite luxury clothing collections and more.

National Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro has dismissed speculation on the current standing of the presidency following Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's supposed absence from public. South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro (pictured above) said Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was out on a brief leave from work. Photo: Silvanus Osoro. "I want to tell the nation in the full glare of cameras that there are no issues with the deputy president. On the evening of Friday, May 17, the deputy president was not at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to receive him from his trip to Rwanda.

HCCHRPET/E38/2023 an order prohibiting deployment of NPS to any other state except when in compliance with part XIV sections 107 and 108 of the National Police Service Act. The party went to court on Friday to halt the impending deployment of a 1,000-strong contingent to Haiti, citing blatant disregard for court orders. In the instant case, they argued, the democratically elected president of Haiti ought to have made the request. In the instant case, the democratically elected president of Haiti ought to have made the request. The party also claimed that there was no public participation or parliamentary approval before Kenya's involvement in the intended peace mission in gang-ridden Haiti was announced, rendering President William Ruto's decision a constitutional illegality.

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, his Senate counterpart Aron Cheruiyot and Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri led a host of politicians in condemning the conference that has left Mt Kenya region in political divisions. The Limuru 3 meeting unveiled the Haki Coalition and named Mr Kenyatta as its leader. "As leaders from Mt Kenya region, we condemn the meeting and the unfortunate resolutions that came out of it," he said. "When he retired after serving his term, he never came back to meddle into the manner Mr Kenyatta was running the country. He said elected leaders from Mt Kenya region skipped the meeting because they understood that the region is not sidelined by the leadership of President Ruto.

‘Ruto’s agreement to send police to Haiti invalid’ – Third Way Alliance’s Aukot states in letter to Biden, UN bossSaturday, May 18th, 2024 18:39 | By Kiplagat SangKenyan police officers in a past training ahead of the planned deployment to Haiti. PHOTO/PrintThird Way Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot has said the security mission deployed to Haiti by Kenya is invalid. "The Constitution, further in Article 240 thereof, delineates the functions and mandates of our national security. "The Constitution, being the supreme law of our land, restricts the use of the National Police Service within the jurisdiction of Kenya," Aukot argued. PHOTO/PrintInternal chaosAukot wants the police to be used to handle internal matters affecting the country, as that is the priority as compared to the Haiti mission.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has cautioned leaders against taking the country back to the days when politics of ethnicity were commonplace. Mudavadi called for the need to rise above petty regional, tribal and ethnic formations to build a united country. He affirmed that the 2022 General Elections paved the way for a new dawn in the country's politics. Mudavadi’s remarks come hot on the heels of the Limuru III meeting that brought together professionals and businessmen from Mt. During the meeting, leaders resolved to retain former President Uhuru Kenyatta as the region’s kingpin to chart a way forward ahead of the 2027 General Election.

I’ve eaten brain masala. I’ve eaten some molluscs in Japan – I could not tell you what they were, but they were delicious. I’ve eaten at Noma and it was phenomenal. Nando’s is the only thing uniting this increasingly fragmented nation. Or I’d ordered two pizzas and midway through the second one my partner would have said: “Have you considered maybe not finishing that second pizza?” I’ve got no discipline.

Uhuru Kenyatta is the undisputed leader of Mount Kenya, Limuru III attendees insistAt the ‘Limuru III’ meeting, residents and leaders from the Mt Kenya region reaffirmed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta remains their undisputed leader. The leaders accused President William Ruto’s administration of neglecting the Mt Kenya region. Despite Kenyatta’s absence, attendees reiterated that he has been the leader of the region since the Limuru II meeting in 2012. The leaders affirmed their intention to present a presidential candidate from the region in 2027, who will inherit leadership from Kenyatta. They criticized President Ruto’s government for economically oppressing the region through punitive taxation affecting businesses and the agricultural sector.

The demonstrations follow reports that millions of litres of raw sewage were pumped into Windermere in the Lake District for 10 hours in February. On Saturday, protesters gathered at swimming spots across the country to call for an end to sewage discharges into all bathing and high-priority nature sites by 2030. Meanwhile, more than 200 people entered the water at a wild swimming spot at Ferris Meadow Lake in Surrey. Ms Palffy said they would feel “bereft” if they were no longer able to swim there due to water contamination. Ms Sershi said swimming at the lake was particularly important for women who are going through the menopause.

Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has advised Kenyan voters against tribalism and urged them to be wiser in their decision-making during the 2027 elections. Warning against tribal profiling, the legislator said none of the tribes in the country were a problem for the nation. "Dear Kenyans, the problem in Kenya is not Kikuyus, don't be mistaken to hate our brothers and sisters. Kenya needs a Renaissance!" Kenya needs a Renaissance," Amisi said in his earlier assertion.