Joseph Irungu, alias Jowie has filed a notice of his intention to appeal against his conviction and the death sentence passed on him Wednesday. Jowie said through his lawyer Andrew Muge that he intends to appeal against both the conviction and the sentence. Justice Nzioka sentenced the 33-year-old Jowie to death saying he deserved no mercy because he had not for his victim, Monica Kimani. Irungu said he intends to be present at the hearing of the appeal. Justice Nzioka said the sentence meted on Irungu should serve as a deterrence not only to him but to the society, observing that killings especially of women were on the rise.

Luongo joined Town in January 2023 after a brief spell at Middlesbrough and has since become a mainstay in the Blues midfield in both League One and the Championship. (Image: Newsquest)SHEFKI KUQIThe Finnish forward joined Ipswich from the Owls, having scored 19 goals in 68 games during his spell in Sheffield. He made 76 appearances, scoring four goals, including one against Norwich in the East Anglian derby. (Image: Newsquest)JIM MAGILTONThe midfielder joined the Blues in 1999, initially on loan from Sheffield Wednesday, having made 26 appearances during his spell at Hillsborough. DALIAN ATKINSONThe forward came through the youth ranks at Town, scoring 21 goals in 69 games before he joined Sheffield Wednesday for £450,000 in the summer of 1989.

The fast food operator said the problem has now been “resolved” at its sites in the UK and Ireland. On Friday morning, customers in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Japan complained about issues trying to buy from the fast food giant on social media. In the UK, a number of customers said on social media that their local restaurants were closed although they were able to make orders through the company’s app. The company blamed the issue on a “technology outage” and stressed that it was not linked to any cybersecurity issues. A McDonald’s spokeswoman said: “We are aware of a technology outage which impacted our restaurants.

IN SHORT: A graphic claiming that the national dialogue committee recommends a minimum of 18 female governors to meet the two-thirds gender rule is fake. “NADCO proposes a minimum of 18 women governors (TWO-THIRD GENDER RULE),” reads a graphic allegedly published by Kenyan newspaper the Star. On 8 March 2024, both Kenyan president William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga were individually presented with the report of the national dialogue committee (Nadco). The report proposes changes to Kenya's constitution, such as the creation of the positions of prime minister and leader of the opposition. A parliamentary committee is considering the report and will decide within 45 days whether a referendum or parliamentary vote is needed to implement the proposals.

In the early days of the Oscars, studios manufactured that glamour, grooming and refashioning the talent, keeping their images tightly controlled. It was understood and accepted in that prehistory of gender understandings that brooches were jewels to be worn exclusively by women. “This Tiffany brooch really gets around,” one observant jewellery blogger wrote. Historically, of course, men have been the largest consumers of jewels, for the obvious reason that they controlled the majority of the wealth. “It’s obvious that when you wear black tie, you have all this neutral canvas to play with,” Landrigan said.

Elias Coke has another Big Ten college offer to consider. The Harrisburg Cougars rising junior receiver said Thursday that Wisconsin was the latest school to join the mix for his services. The 6-foot-2, 195 pounder has a long list of offers that includes Penn State, N.C. State, Michigan, Pitt, Virginia Tech, Michigan State, Maryland, Purdue, Iowa State, West Virginia, Florida State, Kent State, Boston College, Akron, Rutgers, Syracuse, Temple, Toledo, UCF and UNLV. Coke caught 45 passes for 843 yards and 12 touchdowns last season for the District 3 champs. He was also in on 55 tackles with 10 passes defensed.

A Manitoba First Nation wants to make southwestern Manitoba's biggest city more accessible for northern communities by reopening Brandon's bus depot. Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation, located about 375 kilometres north of Brandon, purchased the former Greyhoud bus depot about a year ago and is now completing renovations. Bus line fills gapWuskwi Sipihk First Nation is one of the six First Nation co-owners of Mahihkan Bus Lines, which launched in 2019. Aynsley Smith, Mahihkan operations manager, says there has been a service gap for northern communities since Greyhound ended services across Manitoba in 2018. Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation Chief Elwood Zastre says purchasing the former Greyhound Bus Depot is an opportunity for economic expansion and ensuring northerners have easier transportation to Brandon.

Meru: Bishop’s wife on the run after attacking boy, injuring his genitalsThe wife of a Bishop in Kiorimba, Meru County is on the run after allegedly assaulting and injuring the manhood of a 17-year-old boy she suspected of having an illicit relationship with her 15-year-old daughter. On reaching the house, he was attacked by members of the girl’s family. Brian claims he lost consciousness after being severely beaten by the girl’s mother, sister and brother. After being rescued, the boy was reportedly taken to Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment and discharged. Area Chief Victoria Kimathi confirmed the incident and said they were working with the police to find the suspect.

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has suspended the ongoing doctors' strike to allow the parties to conclude ongoing negotiations. “Pending further orders of the court or return date, the conciliation committee appointed by the CS Labour and chaired by Linus Kariuki to expeditiously conclude tripartite memorandum of understanding on the minimum services shall be provided in the event of a strike,” the judge said. Justice Ongaya said the minimum services must be strictly maintained as necessary without rendering the strike ineffective. The court said the minimum services must include the number of doctors in each cadre of union members and the respective duties to be performed in the event of a strike. He directed that the memorandum of understanding be submitted to the court on March 20 when the parties return to him.

The Shoprite Group was named Company of the Year at the News24 Business Awards in Cape Town last night. The awards recognise companies and CEOs who are doing excellent work in building their businesses, while also going above and beyond in communication, transparency and contributing to South Africa.

Konde Gang President Harmonize appears to have given up on his beef with his former boss Diamond Platnumz as he turns 30. People’s love is what has made us the Number one record label on different streaming platforms,” he said. The star went ahead to appreciate everyone who has supported his music since he joined the Bongo Flava industry. I just wanna thank everyone for supporting my music 🎶 journey 8 Years in the Game and still number,” he said. I see myself as a new person who is 30 years old,” he said.

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French music star Aya Nakamura faced racist attacks from the far -right French group over reports that she would perform at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in July/2024. The organising committee of the Paris Olympics said they were shocked by the “racist" attacks made by the group. “We have been very shocked by the racist attacks against Aya Nakamura in recent days. (We offer our) total support to the most listened-to French artist in the world,” they stated. In a tweet Aya also responded to the gesture saying that she will always be a star.

South African markets closed in the red on Thursday, as investors assessed hotter than expected US inflation data. Platinum mining companies, Anglo American Platinum, Impala Platinum Holdings and Northam Platinum shed 4.8%, 2.0% and 1.7%, respectively. Gold miners, Sibanye Stillwater, Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti declined 3.5%, 2.9% and 1.5%, respectively.