Young Scientists Kenya (YSK), has received 1,780 project abstracts for its 7th edition of the National Science and Technology Annual Exhibition 2024. Speaking at this year’s exhibition launch event, Young Scientists Kenya Chairman of the Committee, Ben Roberts says this represents a 138 percent increase in submissions compared to last year. Young Scientists Kenya National Director, Dr. Eng. “The BT YSTE has profoundly influenced Ireland’s economy by fostering innovation, nurturing young talent, and encouraging STEM education. “Ireland fully supports YSK’s mission to inspire and empower young minds in Kenya and beyond.

Senior Counsel John Khaminwa has asked the youthful protesters to cease protests and let President William Ruto address the issues they have raised. Let them not go further, to do so would bring disaster as there would be no Kenya to talk about and complain against,” he added. Not even the sacking of his entire Cabinet save for one has appeased the young protesters now popularly known as Gen Z who have intensified calls for better governance. Khaminwa reminded the disgruntled Kenyans that there come a time when the country comes first even in the face of persistent suffering which he acknowledged dates back to the colonial era. “Let us give them a chance to serve us and kick them out of power come the next election.

The 'Anguka Nayo," trending song has officially gone global after a team from USA media house NBC, posted some of its members dancing to the trendy song. In a post on X, the NBC Universal Family is seen dancing to the song as some Hollywood stars are seen happily saying 'Anguka Nayo'. Anguka Nayo(Drop with it) by Wadagliz Ke has been trending online for the past few days and has become the Gen Z go-to song in their anti-government protest. The viral song has since garnered more than 1.9 million views on YouTube and TikTok, inspiring countless memes and skits. The song has become the soul of Kenyan online activism, quickly capturing the context of the Gen Z anti-government protests.

The last of the results from the UK General Election are trickling in – and it’s proved to be a landslide victory for the Labour Party. The deputy leader of the Labour Party Angela Rayner believes her party are experienced a landslide because of people’s frustration about the Tory party. Swing of popular voteThe popular vote for the Tories has swung back by a thumping 20% – that’s way down in comparison to the 2019 General Election. The Greens, however, have surged by 4%,Reform UK are not included in this graph because the party existed as the Brexit Party in the 2019 General Election. When the party was led by Boris Johnson in the 2019 General Election it won 365 seats, but the exit poll suggested the party will only win 131 seats.

Imagine Nation Creates Unforgettable Experience for Giacom PartnersGiacom’s highly anticipated festival-themed event, Imagine Nation, recently took place against the iconic backdrop of London’s Southbank, near the London Eye. The event, which drew close to 1,000 Giacom partners, was a remarkable success, featuring an array of exciting performances and experiences. O’Brien also extended his thanks to the partner community for their participation, saying, “Thank you to our partners for joining us and making Imagine Nation a fantastic experience. Working with its network of expert technology resellers and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Giacom’s mission is for every small business to buy its IT products from a local expert technology provider. About Giacom’s Cloud Market PlatformGiacom has invested extensively in its digital platform – Cloud Market – a partner portal which delivers a unified experience across its entire product portfolio.

A PILOT who flew €8.4million worth of cocaine into Ireland has been jailed for 11 years. Tim Gilchrist — a “Walter Mitty-type” character — was arrested after cops kept tabs on a ­single-engine plane he piloted from Dieppe, France, to Longford in August 2022. Judge Keenan Johnson voiced concerns about “open corridor” ­airfields around the country and urged “significant upgrading” of security and 24-hour monitoring and checks. Det Sgt Ciaran Cummins agreed with the judge that the procedures in Abbeyshrule effectively made it a “complete open corridor”. Gilchrist claimed he was helping the plane’s pilot build up flying hours and the court heard there had been six known flights.

Kenyans have so far donated Sh29.9 million towards the medical expenses of protesters who were injured during the mass demonstrations against the Finance Bill, 2024. Meanwhile, Hanifa Farsafi, the rights activist coordinating the fundraiser issued an update on how the Sh29.9 million funds are being utilised. She said medics who have been offering free medical services to injured protesters will also be considered. In a previous post, Hanifa said the donations surpassed the Sh10 million target by far and determining how the balance will be utilised is a collective agenda. Many of those who lost their kin are from poor backgrounds and will need financial aid to bury their dead.

According to State House Press Secretary Emmanuel Talam, the President will address the country from State House, Nairobi. This will be an hour before the Ruto X-Space engagement with the Gen Zs. "President William Ruto to address the nation at 1pm and thereafter engage Kenyans via X Space between 2-5pm," State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said. Ruto and his cabinet are scheduled to attend the X space which Ruto will be hosting. The Gen Zs are behind the widespread protests which have rocked the country over the past two weeks.

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5 July 2024, AUSTRALIA – Today, Coke Studio Australia and New Zealand launched its first-ever track, ‘(Can’t Get You) Off My Mind’, in collaboration with global star Tones And I, fellow Aussie artist and producer Young Franco and Kiwi artist and producer CHAII. Kate Miller, Senior Marketing Director at Coca‑Cola South Pacific said: “We are thrilled to release the first-ever Coke Studio ANZ anthem by the incredible Tones And I, Young Franco and CHAII. Today is a big day for us at Coca‑Cola as we proudly release the very first track from Coke Studio ANZ, ‘(Can’t Get You) Off My Mind’. Coke Studio is about celebrating the magic that happens when people from different backgrounds come together. I think it's sick that Coke Studio celebrates the power of music in bringing people from different backgrounds, cultures, and styles together.

Euro 2024 sees Spain and Germany clash in the quarter-finals showcasing their long-standing rivalry in a European football spectacle. Spain and Germany meet in the quarter-finals of the UEFA European Championships in a clash that promises to be a spectacle of European football prowess, renewing a storied rivalry that spans decades. This encounter holds particular significance as both teams vie for a spot in the semi-finals, each carrying their own narrative of triumph and determination. Their journey has been marked by resilience and flair, epitomized by a thrilling comeback victory over Georgia in the Round of 16. Key players that are likely to influence the game include Spain’s Fabián Ruiz, whose scoring prowess has been pivotal, and Germany’s Jamal Musiala, known for his early-game impact.

NIBONG TEBAL: With less than 24 hours to go until polling day, Pakatan Harapan has been warned not to offer rewards or gifts to people to gain votes in the Sungai Bakap by-election. "You might be happy at first, but if the intention or purpose is to bribe for votes, Allah The Almighty knows," he said. ALSO READ: Perikatan presents ‘work-focused’ manifesto for Sungai Bakap pollsThe Arau MP reminded Pakatan that Allah is watching all their actions and warned the ruling coalition not to do things in secret. ALSO READ: PAS lawmaker challenges unity government to a fair fight in Sungai Bakap by-electionEarlier Shahidan attended the grand finale ceramah at Taman Widuri here on Thursday (July 4) night. The grand finale was also attended by some 3000 PAS and Perikatan Nasional members and supporters.

What is X space? When creating a new Space, one will see options to Name the Space and Start your Space. When creating a Space, the host will join with their mic off and be the only speaker in the Space. On June 22, President William Ruto briefly joined an X space which was discussing matters about his administration. The X space was dubbed " Good Morning Kenya: Where is Crazy Nairobian".

Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria on Thursday, July 4, 2024 asked the Public Service Commission (PSC) to suspend new and ongoing recruitment in the public service for the next one year pending the establishment of tripartite committee to clear the most critical requests in line with the fiscal reality in the country. The tripartite committee will consist of representatives from the Ministry of Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management, the Ministry of National Treasury and Economic Planning and the Public Service Commission. Citing the PFM Act, 2012, he pointed out that Kenya’s public wage bill exceeds 35 per cent of the national budget. The committee will be charged with the mandate of evaluating the ongoing recruitment initiatives with an aim of ensuring compliance with reducing the public wage bill directive. “Any future hiring in the public sector must be justified by genuine operational needs,” added the CS’s statement.

Embattled rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing another sexual assault case after a woman came forward with fresh accusations against him. Mr Combs, who is one of rap's most successful moguls, has consistently denied all allegations of sexual assault and physical abuse, including the latest ones. Earlier this year, he apologised after footage came to light that showed him attacking Ms Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. The statement went on to say that "Mr Combs is confident he will prevail against these and other baseless claims in court”. Mr Combs' team clarified that the settlement was not an admission of wrongdoing.