The woman making the demand (left) and the host. The yet-to-be-identified woman said she had suffered with her husband only for him to turn around and treat her badly. Consequently, the middle-aged woman is asking her husband to pay KSh 172,000 as compensation to finalise their divorce. The woman is also demanding an amount of KSh 34,000 from her husband in addition to the KSh 172,000 compensation. Netizens chastise herNetizens who came across a video chastised the woman for making those demands from her husband.

June 16, 2024 15:03 UTC

Lucy Muthoni, a childhood friend of the late Ambassador Daniel Koikai, shared a side of him that the public does not know. Lucy (l) praised Daniel Koikai as a caring man who supported the children's home. Where did Daniel Koikai grow? Dan Koikai supported children's homeMuthoni added that his ties with the Salvation Army Church-run facility made them view him as their brother and father. Mzee Daniel Koikai passed away just a day after a moving tribute to his fallen daughter Njambi during her memorial service in Nairobi.

June 16, 2024 15:01 UTC

The Finance Bill 2024, unveiled by Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u while presenting the Sh3.92 trillion 2024-25 Budget estimates in Parliament, aims to raise Sh2.92 trillion locally through various tax measures. MP Tim Wanyonyi condemns finance bill,vows to shoot it down in ParliamentAs Members of Parliament prepare to debate and vote on the contentious Finance Bill 2024 this Tuesday, the nation is abuzz with activity both online and offline. Speaking today at St. Monica Catholic Church in Njiru Ward, Kasarani Constituency Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi firmly stated his opposition to the Finance Bill 2024. The Finance Bill 2024, unveiled by Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u while presenting the Sh3.92 trillion 2024-25 Budget estimates in Parliament, aims to raise Sh2.92 trillion locally through various tax measures. “The current finance bill in parliament, if it passes, will make the life of Kenyans very difficult,” he warned.

June 16, 2024 14:06 UTC

Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Asian hornets have been spreading across Europe, invading environments and decimating honeybee populations and posing as a threat to biodiversity. The British Beekeepers Association announced they are trying to locate more Asian hornet's nests before new queens are produced. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Michele Meridio, the president of the beekeepers’ association in Veneto said Asian hornets attack several beehives at the same time. Asian hornets have orange heads when viewed from the front, and their abdomens are mostly dark with fine yellow stripes and a yellow or orange fourth segment near the base.

June 16, 2024 13:32 UTC

Nakuru - The father of murder convict Joseph Irungu, alias Jowie, has passed away. Jowie Irungu's father died aged 64. Jowie was handed a death sentence after being found guilty of murdering businesswoman Monica Kimani. Why Jowie Irungu's family rejected the rulingEarlier, Jowie's family faulted the ruling where their son was sentenced to death over the murder of Monica six years ago. The mother exuded confidence that justice would eventually be served, and her son insisted that Jowie was innocent of Monica's murder.

June 16, 2024 12:43 UTC





Raila was in the country to grace the memorial service of the country's vice president, the late Saulos Chilima. Leaders and citizens gathered at the Bingu National Stadium to pay their last respects to their fallen compatriot. Raila had earlier addressed his message of condolence to President Lazarus Chakwera and the Malawian people. The late Saulos Chilima's memorial service was held in the Bingu National Stadium on Sunday, June 16, ahead of his burial the following day. The politician and economist served as Malawi's vice president for ten years; between 2014 to 2019, and 2020 until his death.

June 16, 2024 11:13 UTC

There's a section of President Ruto’s speech that captured my attention, when he spoke at the Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta on Monday this week. Loosely translated to, to what extent does President Ruto know that the level of democracy that we have is not exactly what is reflected in the indexes out there for our beloved country? According to the latest V-Dem Institute Democracy Report 2024, Kenya is on the grey zone in terms of democracy. This means that it is neither an electoral democracy nor electoral autocracy, it is in-between these two. Luckily, in his speech, the President also alluded to having a vibrant media space and an active civil society.

June 16, 2024 07:31 UTC

The awards gala which went down on Friday also saw Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and Council of Governors Chairperson Anne Waiguru triumph in various categories. The event, which celebrated outstanding female leadership across various sectors, saw Kenya clinch several top accolades, underscoring the nation's dominance in regional excellence. Charlene Ruto, Waiguru & Lynn Ngugi dazzle at the East Africa Women of Excellence Awards Pulse Live KenyaAuditor-General Nancy Gathungu and Monica Kathina Juma, currently serving as National Security Advisor came in second and third respectively. Lynn Ngugi bagged the Media Personality of the Year Award in celebration of her entrepreneurial and innovative venture in the digital media space, supported by her leadership that has seen Lynn Ngugi Network grow. Charlene Ruto, Waiguru & Lynn Ngugi dazzle at the East Africa Women of Excellence Awards Pulse Live Kenya

June 16, 2024 07:22 UTC

A World War II veteran who celebrated his 103rd birthday this past weekend shared his secret to a long and happy life. He attended Penn Hills High School, where he met the love of his life Mary Strough. After graduating high school in 1942, Pugliano immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for three years in the Pacific theater. After he returned home from war, Pugliano married high high school sweetheart, and raised two children together. My diet is whatever I want to eat, I eat,' he said.

June 16, 2024 05:17 UTC

Over the years, Kenya’s black rhino population has risen, standing at 1,004 in 2023. The 90,000-acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia County is one of the largest black rhino sanctuaries in East Africa. Samuel Mutisya, the head of Research and Species Conservation at Ol Pejeta, says the rhinos are feeling the pressure: “Black rhinos in particular are very aggressive. An informed decision was made to translocate a total of 21 Eastern black rhinos from overcrowded sanctuaries — Nairobi National Park, Lewa and Ol Pejeta, to the new conservancy. For instance in 2018, eight endangered black rhinos died after being translocated from Nairobi National Park to Tsavo East National Park.

June 16, 2024 04:32 UTC

Samidoh and his wife, Edday, have been serving couple goals, living many 'dying of jealousy'. On June 14, Samidoh and Edday's firstborn daughter, Shirleen, graduated, and the lovebirds and their two other children attended her graduation. Shirleen was not only excited to be joining high school (9th grade) but also happy to turn 14. Samidoh penned a heartwarming message to his teen daughter, reminiscing the time she was born. In a video that has gone viral, the father of five could be heard saying he and Edday were too young to have a child in high school.

June 16, 2024 04:13 UTC

Kerry Katona has showed off her new luxurious home after moving out of her £2million mansion in Cheshire because it was 'far too big'. Kerry informed fans that she didn't have quite a good sleep for her very first night, but instead slept 'terribly' and was suffering from hay fever. The star continued to show the living room and then a huge garden which she called 'so stunning'. Despite sizing down, Kerry also flaunted a gym room with plenty of dumbells, machines and a treadmill. Kerry continued her home tour on the first floor, which flaunted a spare room and a kind of small lounge area.

June 16, 2024 04:11 UTC

While a career as a digital influencer can be lucrative in bringing in advertising dollars, there is a need to ensure students do not skip higher education to become content creators. “To be a content creator, you must have some basic knowledge and qualifications; otherwise, why would people listen to you?” said Khairy Jamaluddin. In institutions of higher education, social interaction is more open and takes place in a climate where each person wants to improve themselves and increase knowledge. Drawing attention to the title of the podcast episode, Khairy expressed concern over a deficit of confidence among the youth in higher education. She added that to achieve 100% graduate employability, universities need to ensure students are equipped with knowledge, skills – both psychomotor and soft skills – as well as values.

June 16, 2024 02:47 UTC

So I took over from him and started Green View,” he says. These days, Green View has become a beloved neighbourhood Chinese seafood restaurant renowned for its sang har mee, a luscious noodle dish which utilises giant freshwater prawns. Dishes like sweet and sour spicy crab are popular items at Green View, which has gained a reputation for its delicious Chinese seafood offerings. Jay Wvin also says part of the reason he wanted to expand was to show younger staff at Green View that there would be promotion opportunities for them. So once I get the handle of opening multiple outlets, that will give me more experience in terms of opening another Green View, because I think there is room for expansion with Green View too,” he says.

June 16, 2024 02:11 UTC

After bread, Ruto now targets milk, unga and sanitary towelsBuckle up Wanjiku! The controversial Finance Bill 2024 is just a taste of the painful tax measures that will affect essential items including milk, unga, pesticides, fertilizers, pesticides and sanitary towels. Of this amount, VAT tax expenditure amounted to Sh248.3 billion or 63.1 percent of the total estimate, a large erosion of the VAT tax base,” said Njuguna. Taxing exempt status products will affect prices of items such as unprocessed milk, infant milk, milk powder, insulin, sanitary towel and food supplements. They can take many forms, including tax exemptions; zero rating (Value Added Tax); tax deductions; tax offsets (or credits); and concessional tax rates.

June 16, 2024 01:53 UTC