March 15, 2024 11:38 am | Updated 11:38 am ISTActor Ke Huy Quan, best known for winning Oscar for his role in Everything Everywhere All at Once, will soon be seen in an action film titled With Love. Quan's first major leading role in his 40 years in Hollywood, the film will hit the theatres on February 7, 2025. Quan has seen a boom in his acting career since winning Best Supporting Actor at the 2023 Academy Awards for his role in Everything Everywhere All at Once. His emotional acceptance speech went viral, as he teared up speaking about his bumpy road to Oscar gold. The historic night made the film the most-awarded best picture winner since 2008's Slumdog Millionaire.

March 15, 2024 07:42 UTC

A team of police that was on the illicit brew crackdown seized a rifle hidden in a thicket in a village in Marsabit County on Wednesday. The team had visited a home in the Manyatta Kuku area to conduct the operation when one of them found an AK47 rifle with 27 bullets. The government has launched an operation against illicit brew and consumption. Cabinet on Wednesday endorsed measures the government has taken in the fight against illegal brew and narcotic drugs. Other measures are nationwide crackdowns on the sale, transportation, distribution and consumption of illicit brews and narcotic drugs.

March 15, 2024 07:35 UTC

Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel's conviction for the murder of an associate more than a decade ago was quashed on Thursday, with a London court ruling that attempts to bribe the trial jury meant the conviction was unsafe. After a 64-day trial in Kingston, one of the longest in Jamaican history, Kartel and three others were convicted in 2014. Kartel was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 35 years, later reduced on appeal to 32-and-a-half. Last month, Kartel and his co-defendants mounted their final possible appeal at the Privy Council in London, the final court of appeal in Jamaica and some other Commonwealth countries. The Privy Council sent the case back to the Court of Appeal in Jamaica to decide whether Kartel and his co-defendants should stand trial again.

March 15, 2024 07:34 UTC

Actor Ke Huy Quan , best known for winning Oscar for his role in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once', will soon be seen in an action film titled ' With Love '.As per report, this particular project marks Quan's first major leading role in his 40 years in Hollywood. His emotional acceptance speech went viral, as he teared up speaking about his bumpy road to Oscar gold. This is the American dream," Quan said in his speech as reported. 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' went on to bring home seven statues at the 2023 Oscars, including best picture, director, original screenplay, lead actress, supporting actress, supporting actor and editing. The historic night made the film the most-awarded best picture winner since 2008's 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

March 15, 2024 07:02 UTC

Their release had been expected after parliament passed an amnesty law on March 6 as the authorities sought to ease tensions following their thwarted bid to postpone the vote by 10 months. RTS did not give further details, and it was not immediately clear where the pair were after their release. She had rushed to join the crowd when she heard Sonko and Faye were free. Members of Sonko's dissolved Pastef party and other parties formed a coalition and picked Faye as a candidate in November. "It's really regrettable that we're at this point because ... it shows that we're not ready to organise a free and democratic election," Gassama told Reuters ahead of Sonko and Faye's release.

March 15, 2024 06:51 UTC





Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz is happy after being named to the Morocco national team for the first time for their upcoming international assignments. “When the list of players called up by Morocco came out on Wednesday with my name on it, I felt proud and happy. Who wouldn’t love to play for a national team like Morocco’s?” he declared on Thursday evening in an interview with radio station Cadena Ser. I think the love and the project they have shown me in Morocco are very important,” said the 24-year-old. Morocco will host Angola on the 22nd of this month before playing Mauritania four days later, with both matches set for Agadir.

March 15, 2024 06:40 UTC

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has denied appointing former Citizen TV journalist Jacque Maribe into the ministry. Public Service CS Moses Kuria with former Citizen TV news anchor Jacque Maribe in a past interview. Photo: Jacque Maribe. "Meanwhile I stand with Jacque Maribe, my friend for the last 16 years and I will stand with her just like I stood with Gov Kawira Mwangaza in the wake of unjustified bullying," said Kuria. Controversy around Jacque Maribe's appointment to Public Service MinistrySource: TUKO.co.ke

March 15, 2024 05:55 UTC

Senegalese opposition firebrand Ousmane Sonko and the presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye have been released from prison. Their release came after parliament passed an amnesty law on 6 March as authorities sought to ease tensions following their thwarted bid to postpone elections by 10 months. Their release had been expected after parliament passed an amnesty law on March 6 as the authorities sought to ease tensions following their thwarted bid to postpone the vote by 10 months. RTS did not give further details, and it was not immediately clear where the pair were after their release. Thousands of supporters massed in Dakar, the capital, to celebrate the news, chanting Sonko's name on the gridlocked street where he lives.

March 15, 2024 05:52 UTC

This comes after the Public Service Commission denied that it was involved in the recruitment for the position. “Contrary to reports by the Nation, I have never been interviewed by the media house nor made any comment nor announcement about Jacque Maribe. The text that CS Kuria claimed was forged alleged that the Public Service Commission was involved in Maribe’s appointment. Public Service Commission statementOn Thursday, the Public Service Commission denied appointing Jacque Maribe as the Head of Communication in the Ministry of Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management. Jacque Maribe Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTHe emphasised, "For the record, the said position will be filled through a competitive recruitment process should a vacancy arise."

March 15, 2024 04:05 UTC

Namwamba impressed by work progress as he tours Talanta Sports CityFriday, March 15th, 2024 00:30 | By Edwin OtienoSports CS Ababu Namwamba inspects the ongoing construction of Talanta Sports City together with Chinese contractors. The Minister was impressed by the rapid progress made, expressing confidence in completing the stadium by December 2025 ahead of the crucial CAF inspections. I’m very confident that Talanta Sports City is well on track for our December 2025 target to test it ahead of AFCON 2027,” he told People Sports. The CS highlighted that the government was committed to adhering to the planned construction, with regular high-level inspections to monitor progress. The advancements at Talanta Sports City promises an exciting future and with continuous government support and dedication, the project is poised for success.

March 15, 2024 03:34 UTC

Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel's conviction for murder has been overturned. The 48-year-old was given a life sentence in 2014 for the killing of Clive "Lizard" Williams on the Caribbean island. The trial heard that victim Clive Williams and another man, Lamar Chow, were given two unlicensed firearms belonging to Kartel for safekeeping. Chow told the trial they were attacked and the last thing he saw was Clive Williams - who was never seen alive again - lying motionless on the ground. Kartel and his co-accused Shawn Campbell, Kahira Jones and Andre St John had maintained their innocence since the original trial.

March 15, 2024 03:15 UTC

A Sh800,000 bribe for a job that never was — backed by M-Pesa money trail — is at the heart of allegations that could sink Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda, less than two years into office. Dennis Mokaya testifies before the Senate during the impeachment hearing of Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The transactions trail consisted of bank and M-Pesa exchanges to the tune of Sh500,000, with both Mr Mokaya and Mr Misati as the senders. Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda before the Senate for his impeachment hearing on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The assembly also accused Dr Monda of continuously diverting county enforcement officers from their course of duty to work on his farm.

March 15, 2024 02:38 UTC

A total of 20 countries have registered for the 2024 International Schools Sports Federation (ISF) World Cross Country at the Ngong Racecourse, Nairobi, on May 13. Kenya has given us the opportunity to have the emergence of future world beaters,” Olabisi noted. Being the first African country to host the World school cross country. Olabisi sees the event as a catalyst for change, nurturing talent and shaping the destinies of thousands of young athletes. Speaking on Kenya’s preparedness to host the event, she said, “We have gone round and inspected every aspect of preparations.

March 15, 2024 02:01 UTC

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett ate a quesadilla, drank a Coke, and 'did not seem upset at all' on the night before his alleged suicide in South Carolina, according to sources. His lawyer previously questioned the coroner's office findings that the gunshot wound was 'self-inflicted,' saying Barnett was in good spirits in between his depositions. January 2024: Footage from inside the cabin of a Boeing 737 Max showed the door blowing off shortly after taking off from Portland, Oregon. February 2024: Barnett files an AIR21 lawsuit against Boeing, alleging it had undermined his career over his whistleblowing. March 2024: John Barnett is found dead in his truck.

March 15, 2024 00:17 UTC

At the prestigious News24 Business Awards held on Thursday evening, Afrimat's chief, Andries van Heerden, was celebrated as CEO of the Year, a testament to his exceptional leadership and the company's remarkable trajectory of growth. This strategic expansion has not only diversified Afrimat's portfolio but has also significantly enhanced shareholder value, showcasing Van Heerden's prowess in deal-making and corporate growth. His approach emphasizes strategic leadership, corporate citizenship, and a commitment to transparency, factors that played a crucial role in his recognition at the News24 Business Awards. The accolade reflects Van Heerden's ability to navigate complex business landscapes while maintaining a focus on sustainable growth and stakeholder value. Implications for Afrimat and South African BusinessThis award not only highlights Andries van Heerden's significant contributions to Afrimat's success but also signals strong leadership within South Africa's business community.

March 14, 2024 20:17 UTC