President William Ruto has announced legal reforms to fight graft, ordered a speedy probe into alleged police excesses and hinted at compensation of victims of the Gen Z protests. “What has emerged as the foremost national concern requiring urgent and decisive action is the vexing matter of corruption,” the President said. Within 90 days, the President added, his administration will propose amendments to the Public Finance Management Act and the Public Procurement and Disposal Act. “The aim of these measures is to provide an open and transparent public procurement platform which gives open, real-time and end-to-end public visibility of public procurement from advertisement to award of contracts,” he said. “I direct relevant ministries to obtain, verify and provide accurate data to facilitate appropriate government action within 30 days,” Ruto said.

KUALA LUMPUR: More than RM2mil in missing funds from fixed deposit accounts of a bank in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, was transferred to 11 different bank accounts, says Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf. The Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director said the funds were withdrawn from three fixed deposit accounts in 108 transactions from Feb 14 last year until June 24. "We believe the 11 accounts the money was transferred to are owned by the main suspect's relatives and acquaintances. An investigation by the bank management discovered that a 37-year-old female bank staff member made the transactions. However, the main suspect died on July 5.

Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and UFC superstar Conor McGregor have a lengthy history of verbal spats. Conor McGregor: Entertaining or a coke head? Did Jake Paul just call out Conor McGregor and Ryan Garcia as "crashed-out coke heads"? Paul and McGregor have never gotten along, and he dismissed the idea that McGregor may be entertaining by calling him a cokehead similar to Garcia. via Imago Dana White and Jake Paul | Credits: ImagoThe Ohio native explained, “He won’t fight me.

NARC-Kenya party leader Martha Karua on Thursday dismissed a potential move to join President William Ruto’s administration. Speaking during an Interview on Ghetto radio, the vocal Azimio principal clarified that she was still in the opposition despite the looming division within the coalition. According to Karua, she would continue to stand with Kenyans and serve them as their opposition leader regardless of the ongoing political realignments. But I will continue serving Kenyans in the opposition I will still serve the nation,” she stated. Martha Karua's sentiments come amidst claims of division within the Azimio Coalition after a section of politicians chose to work with President William Ruto.

[Photo, AFP]US President Joe Biden told Americans Wednesday he quit the 2024 election to unite the country, saying in a historic Oval Office speech that it was time to pass the torch to "younger voices." "I have decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. She's capable," Biden said in just the fourth address of his presidency from behind the Resolute Desk -- and likely his last. He said there was a "time and a place for new voices, fresh voices -- yes, younger voices. "Crooked Joe Biden’s Oval Office speech was barely understandable, and sooo bad!"

Citizen TV has recently strengthened its team with the addition of renowned investigative journalist Franklin Wallah. “Our latest signing; meet the Citizen TV Crime & Investigations Editor Franklin Wala. ADVERTISEMENTFrom TV47 to Citizen TVFranklin Wallah joins Citizen TV after a brief yet impactful period at Cape Media-owned TV47, where he had already begun contributing significantly. Reviving the crime & investigations deskAt Citizen TV, Wallah is tasked with reviving the Crime & Investigations desk, a segment that had been relatively dormant. Crimes and investigative journalist Franklin Wallah unveiled by Linus Kaikai at Citizen TV Pulse Live KenyaCitizen TV’s strategic talent acquisitionIn addition to Franklin Wallah, Citizen TV has also brought on board former NTV reporter Melita Ole Tenges.

Jeff Cohen was unable to convince directors that he was much more than his cult character from The Goonies. One of the key characters in the movie was Lawrence ‘Chunk’ Cohen played by actor Jeff Cohen. One of the main reasons for this was his significant weight loss which made him look completely different from his cult character in The Goonies. The movie also benefited from a key character called Lawrence ‘Chunk’ Cohen played by Jeff Cohen. After The Goonies, Cohen starred in Ask Max while also appearing in episodes of series like Family Ties, Amazing Stories, and She’s the Sheriff.

Ruto praises Kindiki: ‘He subdued terrorists and bandits’President William Ruto on Thursday lauded his nominee for Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, highlighting his impressive performance during his previous tenure at the ministry. Speaking at a roadside address in Tharaka Nithi County, where he was commissioning the Kibung’a Kakimiki Water Project in Marimanti, President Ruto emphasised that Kindiki is the right man for the job. “This man has done a great job. In Lamu, the terrorists are stuck; in North Rift, the bandits have vacated… Should he be allowed to continue with his work?” President Ruto asked the locals. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua echoed President Ruto’s sentiments and thanked the people of Tharaka Nithi for their support during the elections.

Just the other day, Kaikai also introduced Melita Ole Tenges as their new signing after poaching him Nation Media Group’s NTV. Ole Tenges announced his exit from Nation Media Group after 7 years of service. Grateful to God for guiding my journalistic path, and to Nation Media Group for the opportunity of a lifetime. Tuchape Kazi sasa,” Ole Tenges said. Some of the top talents who left Citizen TV recently include; Victoria Rubadiri, Waihiga Mwaura, Hassan Mugambi, Chemutai Goin, and Francis Gachuri.

Kenyan German-born fencer Alexandra Ndolo has exuded confidence in her potential to bag a medal for Kenya at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. She enters the annals of history as the first Kenyan fencer at a major global competition. “I'm glad I'm representing the country in Paris, and I'm ready to do my best and make the nation proud. She is proud to be the first Kenyan fencer in history to qualify for the Olympics in the sport. She was cleared to hold a brief for the East African nation at the Paris Olympics in June 2023 before sealing her ticket in March.

Luol Deng, the federation's president, has responded to controversial comments made by former NBA stars Paul Pierce and Gilbert Arenas on his team. Luol Deng took South Sudan to their first-ever Olympic Games and will face the USA later this month. “Now we’ve got South Sudan, they should’ve just put Lithuania in.”After the game, Arenas, the former Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards guard, mocked South Sudan, eliciting strong reactions from the basketball world. He thanked Piefece for apologising after South Sudan nearly defeated the USA. USA beats South SudanTUKO.co.ke earlier reported that the USA narrowly defeated South Sudan in an exhibition game.

Reverend Lucy Natasha recently celebrated her birthday, and her husband, Prophet Saji Carmel, couldn't contain his excitement. Prophet Stanley Saji Carmel expressed his joy and admiration for his wife of two years, calling her his "supportive rock." @revlucynatasha," Prophet Saji began his heartfelt post. In response, Natasha thanked Saji, affirming that he is indeed God's gift to her. Prophet Carmel proposed to Reverend Lucy Natasha in November 2021, and the couple married on January 30, 2022.

'Low blink rate can be a sign of Parkinson's Disease... an earlier sign of the disease,' Dr Winter added. 'I am not saying that President Biden is on stimulants but it would not be that unusual to use.' Dr Winter said a low voice was another warning sign of Parkinson's. I think he is probably very pale, you could see it on the neckline,' Dr von Schwarz said. But Dr von Schwarz added: 'He was reading from a teleprompter which is just a repetition technique, which makes it hard to measure his intellectual capability.

JOEY Essex's family have hit back at Love Island trolls over arguments in the villa. A total of 253 people have so far complained to Ofcom about Joey and Sean Stone's behaviour on the ITV2 show. Tonight Josh and Joey got into it again over Joey's "secret mission" to bring Ayo up to the terrace for a chat with Mimii. Watch as blazing row kicks off in Love Island villa and Ciaran and Sean go head to head AGAIN"They're like the Chuckle Brothers at this point." 8 Joey's cousin Chloe Sims hit back at Love Island trolls8 Joey has sparked a flurry of complaints Credit: ITV8 Sean has come under fire too Credit: ITV

These innovative youngsters, participating in a contest organised jointly by East Suffolk Council and the community interest group, Litter-Free Felixstowe, came up with compelling posters that will soon enhance the seafronts while delivering a powerful anti-littering message. Hailing from six different primary schools in the area, these champions have been rewarded with certificates, book tokens, and goodies from Litter-Free Felixstowe. Sally Noble, East Suffolk Council's cabinet member for the environment, expressed her admiration for the young participants' efforts. She said: “We asked local primary school children to come up with bright, bold and inspiring anti-littering messages for our competition in partnership with Litter Free Felixstowe – and they absolutely delivered." She extended thanks to the Litter-Free Felixstowe for their organisational work and ongoing contribution towards tackling litter across the town.