Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he is working with political leaders and elders from other regions in pushing for unity of the nation. Mr Gachagua said his efforts to unite the Mount Kenya region are bearing fruits. The DP was given the seat because of his political influence in the Mt Kenya region. Senator Thang’wa asked political leaders to unite and rally behind the President and the Deputy President and cease political attacks. We have a Deputy President whom we are demanding that he must be respected.

June 22, 2024 09:48 UTC

The latest edition of News24's weekly digital weekend magazine is stuffed full of interviews, reviews, excerpts, and in-depth stories. OPINION | What the failure of The Marvels can tell us about the future of cinemaBy: Ilan PreskovskyCinemas are in trouble. I grew to enjoy riding alone on my first long solo trip around the Karoo in 2005. The difficulty lies in the reader’s immersion in the harsh and often unsavoury life of Deirdre van Deventer. She is a somewhat damaged person, but nevertheless still hustling and surviving in the city of Cape Town in 2028.

June 22, 2024 08:55 UTC

Protests as UDA postpones Nairobi elections, againDelegates in the Nairobi county-level elections on Friday evening stormed United Democratic Alliance (UDA) headquarters on Ngong road following the postponement of the polls for the second time. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing off with Embakasi North Member of Parliament Mr James Gakuya for the county chairmanship. UDA National Elections Board Chairman Antony Mwaura told the Nation that the exercise that was scheduled for Saturday was postponed following a court order. The county governor told his opponent to be brave enough and face him at the ballot instead of running to the court. According to the pro-Sakaja delegates, the Nairobi governor has also already secured 300 votes.

June 22, 2024 06:35 UTC

Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Something went wrong, please try again later. Donis Avdijaj has described snubbing Liverpool as the "biggest mistake" he's made in his career. Brendan Rodgers was in charge at Anfield when Avdijaj was first linked with Liverpool, though this is regarded as a tumultuous period for the club's transfer dealings. Liverpool transfer or not, he told Sport1: "I know that it is up to me what my sporting future looks like.

June 22, 2024 05:48 UTC

Justin Timberlake's red-eyed appearance at a Las Vegas concert has sparked concern in the wake of the star's recent DWI arrest. Timberlake's eyes looked sore and tired - but his expression seemed startlingly alert - during a concert in Vegas last month. Footage shows Timberlake singing and interacting with cheering fans during his The Forget Tomorrow World Tour concert in Sin City. As the video went viral, spectators jumped to the comment section to express concern about the musician's state. One user also came to Timberlake's defense and said: 'Y'all be judging ppl and don't know what it takes to be them.

June 22, 2024 02:58 UTC

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June 22, 2024 01:49 UTC

In a landmark ruling for gay rights campaigners, laws banning same-sex acts between men have been ruled unconstitutional in Namibia. No laws exist prohibiting sex between between women in Namibia. The term "born-free" was most famously used in neighbouring South Africa to describe the first generation of children growing up in the dawn of democracy after white-minority rule ended in 1994. Namibia, first colonised by Germany, gained independence from South Africa in 1990 after a protracted war. Several nations in Africa have repealed anti-LGBTQ laws in recent years, but South Africa is the only country where same-sex couples can marry and adopt.

June 21, 2024 21:42 UTC

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Everything has its price.”(Image: Getty Images)Another former prisoner Wes Watson described his first day in prison on his YouTube channel as “straight up war, drama and negativity”. “If you find and walk with the wise, you'll not only survive the fears and trials of prison life, you'll do better on the outside, too."

June 21, 2024 19:55 UTC

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June 21, 2024 19:22 UTC

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament will be held later next year in Morocco and not in the summer as it had initially been planned. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will not be played in the offseason as host nation Morocco had hoped but will instead be staged from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The tournament dates have proved to be a nightmare to CAF owing to various events next summer, necessitating the delay after it was initially set to take place in June 2025. FOOTBALL CAF ‘clarifies’ reports about change of dates for AFCON 2025 Confederation of African Football has shed light on the controversy surrounding the kick off dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The CAF Executive Committee will meet, deliberate and make a decision on the AFCON 2025 dates.

June 21, 2024 19:16 UTC

Didier Deschamps stands on the cusp of footballing immortality with the potential to etch his name in history books forever. As a midfielder, he captained France to their first-ever World Cup triumph in 1998, a moment of national pride that cemented his legacy in French football. FOOTBALL The concept of a Dark Horse in football Several instances in recent football history exemplify the 'dark horse' phenomenon. In 2018, he led the French national team to their second World Cup triumph, defeating Croatia in a thrilling final. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Didier Deschamps and the French national team, not only to defend their European crown but also to potentially secure a historic achievement that would resonate throughout football history for generations to come.

June 21, 2024 18:35 UTC

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that the Mount Kenya region is prepared to collaborate with other communities ahead of the 2027 general election. "Every community in the country should unite, the Mount Kenya unity is our strength. There is nothing wrong with the Mount Kenya region uniting too," Gachagua said. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka praised Rigathi Gachagua for his brave efforts in advocating for the people of Mount Kenya. "Mount Kenya region isn't short of options, and Gachagua has options to work with everyone," Wamalwa said, urging the region to stay focused.

June 21, 2024 17:27 UTC

"The park is the first national park in Vietnam to be recognised as an IUCN Green List," said Pham Xuan Thinh, Director of Cat Tien National Park. The national park has pursued IUCN Green List certification through rigorous efforts in conservation with community engagement since 2016. Furthermore, Cat Tien National Park has strengthened its management practices by enhancing its monitoring and enforcement capabilities. The project sites participating in the IUCN Green List programme in Vietnam also include Cuc Phuong National Park, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vu Quang National Park, Bach Ma National Park, Dong Chau-Khe Nuoc Trong Nature Reserve, Song Thanh National Park, Bidoup-Nui Ba National Park. Two other sites, Con Dao National Park and Pu Mat National Park, are in the registration and application phase.

June 21, 2024 17:26 UTC

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has dismissed protests against the controversial Finance Bill, 2024 as a movement of privileged urbanites in Nairobi. While questioning their understanding of the Bill, he accused the young protesters of being privileged with little understanding of hardship. They do not understand what lacking electricity means like here in Eldama Ravine,” Mr Ichung’wah said. Mr Ichung’wah asked the protesting youth to understand the Bill, saying it was good for local manufacturing and to ensure budgeting for key things like education, electricity and roads. We want to secure your future by doing what is right,” said Mr Ichung’wah.

June 21, 2024 17:23 UTC

Nairobi - A local TV station has been temporarily stopped from airing or publishing a documentary that linked a Migori-based school to "weird" Christian teachings. Rongo Success Academy, through lawyer Danstan Omari (r) had sued NTV for defamation. Photo: Danstan Omari/Rongo Success Academy. Why did Rongo Success Academy sue NTV? Is Rongo Success Academy church-sponsored?

June 21, 2024 17:13 UTC