The PS further noted that the group of 43 will touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi tomorrow. Kenyans Embed URLThe PS also announced that the government will continue with the evacuation exercise to save Kenyans who were stuck in the Middle East nation. Njogu then urged Kenyans to register for evacuation, outlining that the government would only rescue those who had registered. Initially, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was faced with many challenges in encouraging Kenyans in Lebanon to apply for evacuation. Time is running out, and only registered individuals will be eligible for evacuation,” Njogu emphasised.

A Kent pub has been stripped of its licence after a woman was found drunk and trying to attack people in the early hours of the morning. Kent Police began to fear The Star Inn at St Mary in the Marsh, Romney Marsh was selling alcohol "well beyond" its licenced hours and said owners had "failed to engage" with them. A woman was found "heavily intoxicated" and it was reported that she had attempted to assault others in the pub. We will always work with pubs and bars to help them maintain good working practices and ensure staff know how to help people when needed. 'I hope this decision serves to encourage those who run other pubs and bars to comply with safety rules and guidance."

The singer made headlines after she revealed that she drinks Diet Coke mixed with pickle and jalapeño pepper juice, not forgetting a few peppers on top for that extra kick. Whilst Beyonce’s banana and ketchup combo left me full-on gagging, Channing Tatum’s crisp sandwich wasn’t much better either…Dua Lipa’s Diet Coke cocktailPeople all round the globe went mad when Dua Lipa shared her Diet Coke cocktail last month, so of course I was keen to give it a try. 13 I put five of the weirdest celebrity snacks to the test Credit: Abigail Wilson13 I was left divided by the fizzy cocktail, but think I'd rather just have my Diet Coke alone Credit: Abigail WilsonI’m a huge fan of Diet Coke. Dua Lipa viral Diet Coke cocktail recipeIf you ask me, nachos aren’t nachos without a load of jalapeños, and you bet I’m not picking out the gherkins in my McDonald’s burger. Beyonce’s fruity comboBut the worst of them all, the final weird celebrity snack left me physically gagging.

The US has written off more than $1.1 billion of Somalia’s debt, signalling Mogadishu’s continued wins in the international arena. Richard H. Riley, the US ambassador to Somalia, said the debt relief was worth $1.14 billion and was a strong sign of US commitment to Somalia’s future. In March 2024, the Paris Club, a coalition of creditor nations, announced the cancellation of about $2 billion in debt, which followed the IMF and World Bank’s announcement of debt relief for 99 percent of Somalia’s debt. Debt relief was initially conditional on improvements in State institutions and data collection to adequately measure the health of the economy and tame wastage. Dr Hussein Ali Ahmed, a Mogadishu-based economist, told The EastAfrican: “To beat all these socio-economic ailments, debt relief must be complemented by strong national reforms.”

Editor's Review Donald Trump was elected the 47th United States president on Wednesday, November 6. The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has congratulated United States President-elect Donald Trump for his victory. While relaying his congratulatory message on Thursday, November 7, Atwoli appealed to Trump to bring sanity to what he described as the rise of ungodly leaders. Kenyan workers are a people from a God-fearing nation and thus we will always stand with President Donald J. Trump," Atwoli remarked. Trump was elected as the 47th President of the United States on Wednesday, November 6, after beating his closest competitor, Kamala Harris.

Tom, from Marlow, Buckinghamshire, said: "I used to drink four-and-a-half litres of Coca Cola or Dr Pepper a day, for well over 10 years. "I was spending £8 every day at work, plus the multipacks at home. In addition to feeling sluggish and unable to sleep, Tom struggled with bloating and was warned about damage to his teeth. "My girlfriend Anjie is the most excited, she can't believe I've quit and not had any temptations, she's really amazed by it. "As long as you go into the session feeling positive and determined you want it to work, it really does."

Many had hoped that after his removal from office, Gachagua would go ballistic on the Kenya Kwanza government and his boss. In his carefully worded words, Gachagua has signalled a political comeback and told his supporters to wait for his signal ahead of 2027. In his congratulatory message to US President-Elect Donald Trump, Gachagua appeared to suggest that like Trump who made a historic comeback to the White House. “Congratulations, President Donald Trump, for one of the greatest political comebacks of our generation,” Gachagua stated. Political analyst Alexander Nyamboga said Gachagua is cleverly scheming for a political comeback without being seen to fight President Ruto's government directly.

From today fans can once again indulge in the flakey goodness that is the Festive Bake. For those who prefer a meat-free option, the Vegan Festive Bake will return to Greggs on Friday, after not being made available last year. Get a free drink from GreggsGreggs App customers who purchase a Festive Bake or a Vegan Festive Bake from today until November 14, will receive a free bottle of Coke Zero or Diet Coke. Greggs Christmas menu revealedReturning to the menu alongside the much-loved Festive Bake will be the Christmas Lunch Baguette, featuring everything to love about a Christmas roast. Greggs Christmas advert launchesGreggs has enlisted the help of popular TV chef Nigella Lawson for its first-ever Christmas advert.

Greggs’ Christmas menu returns to shops nationwide today, with fan favourites back for the festive season, alongside some new treats. The Festive Bake is bake, filled with pieces of chicken, sage & onion stuffing and sweetcure bacon, covered in a sage & cranberry sauce. And the Vegan Festive Bake will make a return to shops tomorrow (Friday, November 8). Greggs App customers who purchase a Festive Bake or Vegan Festive Bake from today until Thursday, November 14, will receive a free 500ml bottle of Coke Zero or Diet Coke. Returning to the menu alongside the Festive Bake will be the Christmas Lunch Baguette.

One of our key partners in this initiative is the Athletics Kenya. We have the resources, and we are capable,” Murkomen stated after touring Athletics Kenya (AK) headquarters in Nairobi. Kenya’s previous attempt to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships fell short due to infrastructure limitations. This time, Murkomen assured, the government is focused on avoiding past missteps by working closely with World Athletics experts. Should Kenya succeed, the 2029 World Athletics Championships would mark the first time an African country hosts the event.

[File, Standard]A new purge targeting "rebel MPs' and other key leaders who defied party lines and supported former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment is now on the way. The purge is determined to punish Gachagua’s allies serving in the Cabinet, Principal Secretaries as well as parastatals. The expected purge has triggered intense lobbying for positions that are vacant or are about to be, once President Ruto starts wielding his axe. Leaders from Nyeri have been pushing for the Interior docket to be given to one of their own, following the appointment of Kithure Kindiki to replace Gachagua. “Most of the leaders feel Kagwe is sober and will work efficiently just like Kindiki who served diligently in the Interior docket,” Maina said.

President-elect Trump has often seemed indifferent to Africa, including Kenya, making it somewhat surprising that Kenyans would celebrate his win—especially given that his opponent, outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris, is Black. On X, the hashtag *Resign Meg Whitman* (referring to the US Ambassador to Kenya) trended among Kenyans, who eagerly anticipate her likely recall next year. Whitman has faced criticism over the past two years for her alleged “meddling” in Kenya’s affairs and her support of President William Ruto. When President William Ruto hosted US Ambassador to Nairobi Meg Whitman at State House Nairobi. Kenya’s relationship with Trump extends beyond Whitman and US ambassadors.

Biden struggled to match this enthusiasm with substantial deals and partnerships, Mr Moore says, but that does not mean his Africa strategy was fruitless. During his previous administration, Trump said the scheme would not be renewed when it expires in 2025. In 2018 the Trump administration unveiled Prosper Africa - an initiative that assists US companies wanting to invest in Africa - and the Development Finance Corporation (DFC), which funds development projects in Africa and around the world. In his first term, Trump introduced measures that curbed immigration from several African countries, including Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan and Tanzania. "I'm really doubtful that the Trump administration is going to care more about what's happening in Sudan than, say, the Biden administration did."

Most economists think policymakers at the Bank of England will opt to reduce interest rates to 4.75% on Thursday. UK Interest rates (PA Graphics/PA)Andrew Goodwin, chief UK economist for Oxford Economics, said the outcome of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting “looks virtually certain”, although some members could still opt for rates to be kept the same. “But it does question our long-held view that rate cuts will speed up from now on. This could prompt policymakers to keep interest rates higher for longer, with knock-on implications for monetary policy in the UK. The US Federal Reserve will also announce the nation’s interest rate on Thursday, with financial markets also betting on a 0.25 percentage point reduction.

The calls started at the end of June when it was apparent he was missing and searches in police stations, hospitals and mortuaries yielded no results. “I made a post on social media about his disappearance and immediately the calls started coming. The tales by the people the Star reached out to, paint a picture of the agony families are going through. Some allege that security agents are suppressing the voice of those claiming their loved ones are still missing. Human Rights Watch boss Otsieno Namwaya told the Star the number of those still missing could be hundreds.