By MOSES K. GAHIGI More by this AuthorThe three candidates in the race for Rwanda’s presidency have started their campaigns, as momentum picks up for the on July 15 elections. The approved candidates who will be on the ballot are Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party and independent candidate Phillippe Mpayimana. None of the trio is new to this contest. The two Kagame opponents have run – and lost – against him before. Read more here

The claims were paid under the Index-Based Flood Insurance (IBFI) policy which is designed to cushion small-scale farmers residing in flood-prone areas from the catastrophic effects of floods. The payout for 2023 was handed to Oxfam which facilitated payment to the 300 households covered by the flooding insurance policy. Besides the flood policy, Britam has an index-based livestock insurance which has benefitted over 2,800 pastoralists in drought-prone counties. Britam addresses this gap with initiatives like index-based flood and crop insurance, protecting small-scale farmers against adverse weather effects,” he noted. Flood-related insurance claims are set to worsen business for insurers who are already grappling with losses in their core activity of selling policies.

AdvertisementNicole Kidman has hardly aged a day in 30 years. Incredible comparison photos of her in 1994 and 2024 show how she is still looking as youthful as ever even after decades in the spotlight. So here MailOnline takes a look at how she hasn't aged a day in 30 years! ‹ Slide me › Nicole Kidman has hardly aged a day in 30 years. In 1999, Kidman reunited with then-husband Tom Cruise to portray a couple on a sexual odyssey in Eyes Wide Shut.

Nairobi: Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba met hostility at the memorial service of comedian Fred Omondi held at the Carnivore grounds. Sports CS Ababu Namwamba with mourners at Fred Omondo's memorial service at Carnivore. To which Ababu responded;"We recognise and appreciate that energy, but we shall pay respect to Fred Omondi tonight. Protests have been held in Kenya's major cities and towns to oppose the Finance Bill 2024 which is slated for the third reading on Parliament. Taxes scrapped from Finance Bill 2024The 16% VAT proposed on bread was removed per the committee's report.

Elizabeth Debicki looked effortlessly stylish on Thursday when she was spotted running errands in New York City. The Crown star, 33, rocked a slick monochrome look in a sheer white blouse paired with baggy black trousers and matching flats. However, despite often turning heads on the red carpet, the Hollywood star has managed to keep her love life incredibly private. In an effort to avoid cameras and reporters, he flies under the radar as his glamorous girlfriend poses on the red carpet and takes to the stage to accept her awards. While Elizabeth walked the red carpet as per usual, she hinted during her acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress that Kristian was in the crowd.

December 2013: Ross begins to suffer with fatigue and 'pick ice' headaches leading to diagnosis of a brain tumour. February 2014: Ross undergoes surgery to have the tumour removed but doctors had to leave some due to its position. May 2017: Ross suffered a seizure on his 32nd birthday - with tests showing his tumour was growing rapidly. Late 2017: Holly launched The Happy Me Project to help others deal with grief and improve their lives. And as I walk into my eighth year, I have found people extremely invested and interested in my dating life.

One of the easiest ways to see this is by looking at the oh-so-critical, extremely divisive and truly ground-breaking question… Are carbonated soft drinks called pop, soda or Coke? WHO SAYS WHATA map created by Alan McConchie on PopVsSoda.com depicts the different regions that say “pop”, “soda” or “Coke” around the United States. Discussions surrounding pop, soda and Coke have grown more and more heated online and across social media for years. However, in a survey with almost 375,000 responses across the U.S., the pop, soda and Coke debate statistics prove that people’s environment does influence their preferred term. The term “soda” derives from the sodium found in the water.

Zhiro Wines, one of Australia's fastest-growing wineries, is co-owned by Lucia Goodwin, a Kenyan citizen. Photo: Lucia Goodwin. When she immigrated to Australia as a student, Lucia did not know she would flourish as a businesswoman. PAY ATTENTION:When did Lucia Goodwin establish Zhiro Wines? Zhiro Wines marketThe company's main markets are Australia, parts of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Photos: Diana Chepkemoi and Nation. Source: UGCIs Diana Chepkemoi pregnant? Man Ruto Gidii:“Just admit that you are expectant.”Is Diana Chepkemoi dating Mzungu? Excited social media users went on overdrive, speculating whether Chepkemoi and Guenther were an item. Chepkemoi was rescued in 2022 after she was detained in Saudi Arabia by her employer.

1 SHARES Share TweetNAIROBI, June 21 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s earnings from horticulture exports rose 14.3 percent in the first quarter of 2024, boosted by increased shipments to markets in Europe and Asia, the Central Bank said in new economic data released Friday. The country in the quarter exported 208,146 tonnes of produce, a rise from 171,384 tonnes in a similar period in 2023, according to the bank. Kenya’s main horticulture exports are vegetables, fruits and cut flowers, with the former comprising the bulk of the shipments in volume. The rise in horticulture exports is a continuation of 2023, when the East African nation’s earnings from the sector stood at 1.21 billion dollars, up from 1.14 billion dollars in 2022. In Europe, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom are the biggest horticulture produce markets for Kenya, while in Asia, there are China, India and Kazakhstan.

Source: Getty ImagesAccording to the video, the pupil's name was Samuel, while his teacher's was John. The boy gave funny answers to the drawings, such as naming a fireplace Fire Nation, evidently conversant with an anime series, Avatar. Unfortunately, he got everything wrong except for his name, but the teacher gave him a zero. Eileenrobin Chepkoech:"The teacher is wrong, and the kid is that nation and flower is right. Some netizens claimed the teacher was right, but others insisted that the teacher did not understand the question.

But while at least up to 60,000 X users were engaged at its highest point—the total views based on those that logged in, according to the platform, numbered a whopping 1.2 million. The main agenda of the conversation was to ask for the whereabouts of X user, @CrazyNairobian, who was reported missing. Mr Mwangi then shortly informed his followers that he would be offline to avoid any arrests. In a video clip posted by lawyer James Wa Njeri, Mr Mwangi is seated outside City Mortuary when a green Subaru approached the gates of the funeral home. We will not allow you to intimidate harass, assault and arrest our comrades bwana @IG_NPS Anyone with information on Billy?

Jennifer Lawrence has signed on to star in a Real Housewives-inspired murder mystery for Apple Original Films and A24. In other words, the Oscar-winning, Real Housewives super fan will live out her very own Bravo, day-drinking, table-tossing, bad-behaving fantasies in The Wives. Jennifer Lawrence has signed on to star in a Real Housewives-inspired murder mystery for Apple Original Films and A24, seen in 2024The No Hard Feelings actress has gone on the record several times about how much she loves the Real Housewives franchise. Back in November 2017, Amelia Hamlin was reduced to tears by Lawrence's reaction to her meeting her mother, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna. 'This is iconic Jennifer Lawrence looks like she's seen a ghost, I'm Done.

Youth and Sports CS Ababu Namwamba had a hard time addressing Kenyans who had gathered to honour comedian and singer Fred Omondi who died following a road accident. Ababu in response to the booing and anti-Ruto chants said he respects the energy from the crowd. “We recognize that energy, we appreciate it but we shall pay respects to Fredrick (Fred) Omondi tonight. The booing is great content… I have enjoyed this.”The show, dedicated to raising funds and celebrating the life of Fred Omondi was held at the Carnivore Simba saloon. After the event, the CS took to social media to say that he was pleased to face Kenyans opposed to the Finance Bill, 2024.

(Above) U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Mutassim Gaddafi on April 21, 2009 in Washington, DC'Why does he insist on being called the Doctor?' I arrived in Vegas this morning with an email from the colleague I'm relieving of dictator duty. Saadi Gaddafi (left) and his brother Mutassim (right) with tennis star Anna KournikovaMy phone exploded before my cab passed Mandalay Bay. The Doctor cracks his first smile of the trip, as if that would give him a joy Vegas can't provide. 'Get more cash from his room,' Ali whispers to me.