President William Ruto on Friday said he will issue next week a clear offer on the assignment that the new cabinet is going to have. Speaking while addressing the nation in State House Ruto said he would give clear timelines of delivery. "I will be issuing next week a clear offer on the assignment that the new cabinet is going to have, with clear timelines of delivery," Ruto said. "For us, the tremendous potential that exists in our nation, and drive our country to greatness."
The Board of Directors of Nation Media Group has announced significant changes in the company's senior management team. Stephen Gitagama will retire from his role as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and as an Executive Director, effective 1 August 2024. Gitagama joined Nation Media Group (NMG) in September 2007 as Group Finance Director. He was promoted to Group CEO in June 2018, and since March 2008, he has served as an Executive Member of the Board of Directors. Outgoing Nation Media Group CEO Stephen Gitagama Pulse Live KenyaIn his leadership role, Gitagama successfully guided NMG through a critical period marked by the disruption of traditional media by digital technologies.
Now, the 18-year-old from Hunza Valley in Pakistan’s picturesque northern Gilgit-Baltistan region is attracting both local and international attention with her debut on the latest season of Coke Studio, the longest-running annual TV music show in Pakistan. “My family supported me, my father supported me, and the community of Hunza and Gilgit supported me,” Rehan, who is the eldest of five siblings and also a professional ice hockey player, told Arab News in an interview. “MEHMAAN”A press release by Coke Studio described Mehmaan as a multi-artist collaboration that spoke to the “idea of hospitality, not just on Earth but also from a higher, more divine plane. And working with Coke Studio at such a young age is a proud movement for us,” Shah told Arab News. We have been supporting her and will definitely support her in the field of music in the future also.
KP Snacks has announced a new festival partnership and campaign for Popchips. This year, Popchips is partnering with Live Nation to sponsor the Latitude and Gunnersbury Park festivals as the exclusive snack brand partner. The partnership includes Popchips samples being shared with festival goers. The Live Nation partnership will be extended in 2025 with the addition of the Isle of Wight festival with marketing activations and activities planned across all three festivals. Live Nation is a perfect partner for the positive and flavourful popchips brand, and we are excited to see this collaboration come to life over the next few months.”
The Nation Media Group (NMG) Board has announced the retirement of Stephen Gitagama as Group Chief Executive Officer. In a notice on Friday, July 19, NMG Board Chairman Wilfred Kiboro said the retirement will take effect on August 1, 2024. Gitagama joined NMG in September 2007 as Group Finance Director and served diligently until June 2018, when he was promoted to Group Chief Executive Officer. Screengrab image of Stephen Gitagama. At the same time, the NMG board appointed Richard Tobiko as the Interim CEO effective August 1, 2024.
President William Ruto will today 4pm address the nation at State House, Nairobi. The address comes after a week after he rolled out massive changes in his administration that saw all cabinet secretaries sent home. The ministerial positions of the 21 CSs are now vacant after Ruto gazetted their dismissal. Unconfirmed reports had it that Ruto is likely to name cabinet secretaries during the planned address. “I have opened a new chapter, pray for me to get the people who will help in the transformation agenda,” Ruto told the worshippers.
Speculation abounds that President Ruto will unveil his new Cabinet nominees following the dissolution of his previous Cabinet on July 11, 2024. The move came in response to intense pressure from Gen Z protesters, who have been agitating about the administration’s poor economic management and governance issues. The wave of unrest, marked by loss of lives and property destruction, has pressured President Ruto to concede to Gen Z’s demands. Gen Z’s latest demands regarding the new Cabinet is for President Ruto to form a leaner team and nominate individuals of high integrity. The previous Cabinet comprised 21 members.
President William Ruto will today 4pm address the nation at State House, Nairobi. The address comes after a week after he rolled out massive changes in his administration that saw all cabinet secretaries sent home. It also comes at a time when Kenyans are anticipating more changes in his administration in line with concerns raised by Gen Zs. More to follow...
On July 19, 2024, he issued another statement defending his relationship with the Ford Foundation. The Africa Uncensored CEO added that he is grateful for the support he is getting from his fans online. ‘You have upheld our work as a beacon, corrected us when we were wrong, and now you stand with us. Previously, The Nation Media Group and Standard Media Group have faced similar attacks. JOHN-ALLAN NAMUCEO, AFRICA UNCENSORED FRIDAY, 19TH JULY 2024.
Nation Media Group CEO Stephen Gitagama has retired. A notice by NMG Board Chairman Wilfred Kiboro announced his retirement saying it will take effect from August 1, 2024. "The Board hereby announces the retirement of Mr. Stephen Gitagama as the Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 August 2024," the notice stated. Gitagama joined NMG in September 2007 as Group Finance Director and served until June 2018, when he was promoted to Group Chief Executive Officer. Gitagama led the team in the development of NMG’s digital transformation strategy, encapsulated in the Group’s Digital North Star, targeting digital revenues of USD 55 million by 2027.
President William Ruto will today 4pm address the nation at State House, Nairobi. The address comes after a week after he rolled out massive changes in his administration that saw all cabinet secretaries sent home. It also comes at a time when Kenyans are anticipating more changes in his administration in line with concerns raised by Gen Zs. More to follow...
President William Ruto has found himself in a dilemma as he seeks to reconstitute his Cabinet with a recent opinion poll showing Kenyans support retention of three former minsters. “A significant proportion of 40 per cent of Kenyans felt that performing CSs should be re-appointed,” the Trends and Insight For Africa study shows. The President dismissed the entire Cabinet only retaining Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi who is currently acting in all the 21 vacant slots. The President could also also be juggling on whether to reappoint some of his former troops in new Cabinet. The ministry has also established 274 digital hubs across the country complete with 16,804 digital devices.
The archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), Jackson Ole Sapit on Friday called on President William Ruto to fulfil all the demands raised by the anti-government protesters. While addressing the press at the All Saints Cathedral In Nairobi, Sapit urged the Head of State to consider reducing government expenditure. President Ruto was also urged to reduce the size of his administration and prioritise delivering essential services to Kenyans. President William Ruto (right) and ACK Archbishop display a t-shirt after a meeting at State House on March 16, 2023. President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and some former CSs after a Cabinet meeting in April 2024.
Nairobi: President William Ruto is scheduled to address the country from State House later today, July 11. President William Ruto in a past state press briefing. Photo: State House Kenya. "President William Ruto to address the nation at 4:00pm, at State House, Nairobi," Mohamed said X. He then gazetted the dismissal a week later, appointing Mudavadi to act as the Cabinet secretary in all ministries.
A potential takeover of Everton has fallen through. "Both Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group entered discussions in good faith to explore whether a sale could be agreed. Everton said the Friedkin Group would remain a lender to the club, who were twice docked points last season over breaches of Premier League financial rules. The Friedkin Group also owns a controlling stake in Italian side Roma. "Blue Heaven Holdings maintains a positive relationship with The Friedkin Group and would like to thank them for the time and effort they have put into this process," the Everton statement added.
