Photo Credit: BONFACE BOGITA | NATION MEDIA GROUPWhat you need to know:Joe Mudukiza, 28, was diagnosed with sickle cell at the age of two. Through the help of the current government spokesperson, we registered an organisation that had people living with sickle cell disease. About sickle cell diseaseSickle cell disease is prevalent mostly on the coast and in western Kenya. “Results from the initial clinical trials show that the drug prevents sickle cell patients from getting a crisis, which is like the main thing that affects people living with sickle cell,” she says. “As scientists working with sickle cell patients, we would want our patients to live now and live a fruitful life,” she says.

The brand new Kenyan-sculptured Pulse Music Video Awards (PMVA) trophy. The brand new Kenyan-sculptured Pulse Music Video Awards (PMVA) trophy was unveiled today ahead of the grand ceremony taking place in Nairobi later this evening. A creation of Bespoke Soapstone Limited, the trophy was vetted among other creative trophy presentations in a competitive process aimed at giving the new trophy originality as well as a Kenyan identity. The fine final PMVA trophy was a collaborative work between Bespoke Soapstone and the Standard Group PLC PMVA committee and creative teams. The MTV award statue is also unique and as the home of entertainment in Africa, Standard Group PLC wanted the PMVA trophy to be unique,” Muendo says.

Communications regulator Ofcom has been given the job of implementing the regime introduced by last year’s Online Safety Act, which requires providers of online services to minimise the extent of illegal and harmful content. Committee chairwoman Dame Meg Hillier said: “Expectations are understandably high for firm guardrails in the hitherto largely unregulated online world. With an estimated 100,000 companies subject to regulation, many of which may be small or based overseas, MPs said it may be difficult to contact some providers. Dame Meg added: “No other country has introduced online safety regulation. “We’re on track with our plans, and will carefully consider the Committee’s recommendations as we continue our work to create a safer life online.”

According to Kiptoo, Kenyans are not overtaxed, arguing that the country has a better tax rate compared to other nations. Kiptoo suggested that Kenyans need to embrace patriotism and commit to paying their taxes, adding that it is good for the nation. There are only 8.5 that are active and even those 8.5 are not paying taxes. How come when it comes to paying taxes, we have to struggle? We need patriotism, we need to create this patriotism where everybody is paying tax because it's good for us," he said.

VIDEO: Kiptum’s house nears completion as builders rush to beat Thursday deadlineThe race to complete world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum’s family home is entering the home stretch as engineers on site rush to complete the seven-day house. On Tuesday, the structure was completed with all the walls covered and the roof fully in place, leaving the builders to finish off the aesthetics of the house. The construction that started last Friday through President William Ruto’s directive is expected to be completed by Thursday. Kiptum who died last Sunday through an accident along the Eldama Ravine-Eldoret road on his way home alongside his Rwandese coach Garvies Hakizimana is expected to be buried on Friday at his farm at Naiberi in Uasin Gishu County.

Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayra Starr was recently nominated for a Grammy award this year under the newly minted Best African Music. In her recent interview with Billboard magazine, the star says the inclusion of the genre into the awards was long-awaited. African music has been it and has been popping for such a long time. When I would sing in secondary school, I would see people cry because I would sing the saddest songs. “My voice always would make people cry and feel no matter what I’m singing.

The manufacturing industry operated at 79.4 per cent capacity utilisation in 3Q 2023, down 1.9 percentage points year-on-year (y-o-y) while expanding every quarter. "The decline in the capacity utilisation rate in 4Q 2023 mirrored the trend of the manufacturing industrial production Index, which slipped by 0.2 per cent (3Q 2023: -0.1 per cent). In comparison with the previous quarter, the capacity utilisation rate in export-oriented industries increased slightly by 0.02 percentage points. Six states experienced a y-o-y decrease in capacity utilisation, namely Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Perlis, Terengganu and Sarawak. Perlis continued to record the lowest capacity utilisation rate at 72.3 per cent, he said.

The pacific nation of Kiribati has a population of 115,372 (2023 est.) The government of Kiribati on Wednesday said it was not responsible for a light-hearted social media smackdown that went viral, prompting laughs around the world. "I think Kiribati just gave up when it came time to name cities," user @VoxDocVoxDei posted, next to a map of Kiritimati Island. The post has been viewed 27 million times and was liked by almost half a million users. But despite claiming to be from "The Official Account for the Republic of Kiribati", sadly the account is not legit.

Police collected information from three hotels that the star athlete visited that night before heading home. The first stop was the Talex Inn Restaurant Pub and Car Wash, located along the scenic Iten-Eldoret road, a hub for athletes and locals alike. ADVERTISEMENTCCTV footage shows Kelvin Kiptum's car at Talex Inn Restaurant Pub and Car Wash in Eldoret Pulse Live KenyaCCTV footage obtained from the establishment shows the athlete’s Toyota Premio entering the joint. Later Kiptum and his companions made their way to The Well Irish Pub and Restaurant at Rupa Mall. The site of the accident, now marked by flowers and a wooden poster bearing 'Kiptum Road', stands as a poignant reminder of the fateful night.

Greek warrior Achilles and R, an ancient Greek portrait. In Greek mythology, Achilles was renowned as the greatest Greek warrior. That was the case with Achilles and Patroclus, with Achilles being the older and more powerful of the two. The primary source for the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus is Homer's Iliad, an epic poem about the Trojan War. In the 2004 movie Troy, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, Achilles' relationship with Patroclus is portrayed as a close friendship rather than a romantic relationship.

The Affordable Housing Bill 2023 on Tuesday, February 20, sailed through to third reading after 141 legislators voted in favour of the Bill at the Second Reading stage. As the vote went on, Kenyans were quick to observe that several Azimio lawmakers were absent, with only 58 MPs allied to the opposition voting in favour of shooting down the proposed law. Kenya Kwanza vs Azimio's side during the voting for the Affordable Housing Bill on February 20, 2024. Vote for wealth creation and vote for a new Kenya," Ichung'wah stated amid a chorus of boos from the Azimio side. For the places where housing projects have started in Ruiru, crime has gone down,” Ruto stated during a Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group meeting in Naivasha.

On Wednesday, February 21, the local newspapers headlined stories on various topics, including the Controller of Budget's (COB) move to decline some expenditure requests by the State House, Nairobi. Daily NationThe daily reported on Controller of Budget (COB) Margaret Nayakang'o's move to reject the State House's requests for funds to be spent on non-essential causes. The House on the Hill wanted KSh 51 billion for expenditure on 31 requests addressed to the Exchequer under an emergency clause. The State House wanted KSh 400 million to purchase vehicles and another KSh 700 million to construct a modern presidential dais; all were declined. The request for KSh 18.4 billion by the Ministry of Energy and KSh 200 million by the Ministry of Defence for El Nino emergencies were also turned down.

Four police officers were Tuesday arrested and 37 Ethiopians rescued after they were found in a house in Mwihoko, Kiambu county. This is about a case of human smuggling and trafficking involving the rescued Ethiopians, police said. It indicates some of the smuggling incidents being reported are abetted by the police who are supposed to fight them. Both officers were armed with Ceska pistols and had arrested two other aliens who had been handcuffed, police said. Tens of Ethiopians and now Eritreans are annually arrested in Kenya while in transit and later deported.

Having received a sample of both regular Coke Spiced and Coke Spiced Zero Sugar courtesy of Coca-Cola, I took the plunge to provide the inside scoop for intrigued soda fans. Coke Spiced in glass with straw - Adam Swierk/MashedSeveral factors worked against me when I tried to determine how much Coke Spiced costs. Coke Spiced cans with Diet Coke - Adam Swierk/MashedBefore I address the actual taste of Coke Spiced compared to classic Coke products, it's worth noting the newest flavor's label was designed to stand out from other Coca-Cola products, with a segment of pink waves that sets Coke Spiced aesthetically apart from Coke's other beverages. Coke Spiced Verdict: I Might Have Enjoyed Raspberry Coke, But Not ThisCoke Spiced cans staggered - Adam Swierk/MashedIt's no secret that Coke Spiced is not a terribly spicy soda ... but maybe it should have been. MethodologyCoke Spiced poured in glass with can - Adam Swierk/MashedI received a sample of both regular Coke Spiced and Coke Spiced Zero Sugar courtesy of Coca-Cola for this review.

Her short clip started by showing how he looked when they first met, followed by his present appearance. favour god’sown said:"They look like two different people." Steve Ogolla gift wife luxurious PradoMeanwhile as TUKO.co.ke reported, lawyer, Steve Ogolla married Cebbie Koks in a lavish traditional ceremony. Just a day after the ceremony Ogolla gifted his new wife a posh white Toyota cruiser. PAY ATTENTION: check out news exactly for YOU ➡️ click on “Recommended for you” and enjoy!