“We are being told that everyone in Mount Kenya, including elected leaders, should follow one person to be taken to where he wants. As a leader from Mount Kenya, I will not allow you to insult others,” He reiterated. “If you want to unite Mount Kenya, you should do so within the Kenya Kwanza government. The governor reminded the current leadership of how President Ruto was allegedly mistreated when he was Deputy President under former President Uhuru Kenyatta. He said if the same tribulations repeat themselves, the people of Mount Kenya will stand with Gachagua.

Machakos - A Super Metro company bus has been involved in an accident along Kangundo Road. The number of injured passengers is still unknown after the Super Metro bus overturned along Kangundo Road. Source: UGCWhich Super Metro bus crashed in Machakos? On Monday, June 9, a bus with registration number KDJ 247G was involved in an accident in the Malaa area, of Machakos county. TUKO.co.ke reached out to Super Metro management, but they said they did not have any update on the accident.

Uhuru Kenyatta: How William Ruto is frustrating meFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta has accused the Kenya Kwanza government, now headed by his former Deputy William Ruto of denying him the budget to run his office. The total amount for the two years that we have not had access to is about 1 billion Kenyan shillings,” Ms Dena said. Mr Kenyatta, she noted, also takes great exception to the mode of communication State House has adopted to address his office. “This includes requests for fuel and maintenance, office operations and facilitation, pending contract renewals and budget returns,” Ms Dena said. We do not know whether the cars were bought or not,” said Ms Dena.

Wedding guests reject couple's first kiss, ask them to do it again. Source: Getty ImagesCouple kisses repeatedly at the altarThe trending clip showed the moment the church members rejected the couple's first kiss on the altar. However, the short-lived kiss does not sit well with the wedding guests, who scream for a repetition. Watch the video below:Groom refuses to kiss brideElsewhere, a video showing the moment a groom refused to kiss his bride during their wedding went viral. In the clip, the bride is on her knees and tries to kiss the groom, but he dodges her.

Standard Group Editor in Chief Ochieng Rapuro (left) congratulates Cyrus Kataron after he was named the overall winner of the Standard County Golf Classic Series at the par 71 Eldoret Club in Uasin Gishu County on Saturday. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]After turning to golf five months ago, former World Junior 5000m men’s bronze medallist Cyrus Kataron can now afford a smile in the gentleman’s sport. This was after he fired 39 stableford points to emerge the winner in the Standard County Golf Classic Series held at the Eldoret Club at the weekend. Following this victory, I can say embracing golf is the best decision I’ve ever made in my life,” Kataron said. “Our partnership in this tournament with other sponsors goes beyond measure,” said Standard Group PLC Editor-In-Chief Ochieng Rapuro.

[Mose Sammy, Standard]An 18-year wait ended at the weekend for Mwangi Kimemia after he won the 32nd edition of the Ndemi Classic Golf tournament at the Sigona Golf Club. Chasing Kimemia to the podium was the Men winner second, Allan Gacheru, who posted 40 stableford points off handicap 13, while Sameer Nanji settled for third place on 39 stableford points. In Division Two handicap 29, Sameer Chandaria starred on a score of 38 stableford points. Leading the sponsors was Muaraya Macharia after inking 38 stableford points, while playing off handicap 12. The First and Second nine prizes were won by Nilesh Kriplania and Sahib Sethi with 21 and 22 stableford points, respectively.

Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has arrived in Algiers, Algeria. He is attending the 11th Ministerial meeting of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10), which is tasked with the responsibility of spearheading the reform initiative at the United Nations Security Council including pushing for greater representation of Africa at the United Nation Security Council. The Ministerial meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2024, at the International Conference Centre in Algiers. In addition to Kenya, the other member states of the C-10 are: Uganda, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Libya, Equatorial Guinea, Senegal, Zambia, the Republic of Congo, and Algeria.

New York: Healthcare payments software maker Waystar Holding Corp fell 3.7% in its trading debut after raising US$968mil in the year’s largest initial public offering (IPO) by a US-based company. Shares of Waystar, whose backers include EQT AB and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), closed last Friday at US$20.70, giving the company a market value of about US$3.45bil. The company sold 45 million shares for US$21.50, the midpoint of the marketed range. Like Viking, the two other companies with bigger New York IPOs than Waystar this year are based outside the US. The firm’s investors, which include Bain Capital and Francisco Partners and their affiliates, aren’t selling shares in the IPO.

A survey by InfoTrak has ranked Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as the best-performing Cabinet Secretary. Kindiki scored a B of 60 per cent to emerge top CS in addressing issues affecting Kenyans. In the poll, Kindiki was closely followed by his Youth and Sports counterpart Ababu Namwamba who scored a C of 52 per cent. On Competency, Kindiki scored 60 per cent rating, while Ababu and Duale scored 52 per cent and 50 per cent respectively. Defence CS Aden Duale and Eliud Owalo (ICT) all scored Cs of 50 per cent.

EMMERDALE'S Danny Miller had fans in stitches as he branded himself a 'fat Wolverine with five chins' in a new video. The actor, 33, took a playful swipe at viral body transformation videos in the tongue in cheek TikTok clip. 4 Danny Miller poked fun at viral body transformation videos Credit: TikTok/danny_b_miller4 He called himself a 'fat Wolverine' Credit: TikTok/danny_b_millerAppearing shirtless and with a big bushy beard, Danny filmed himself in the mirror as he joked about letting himself go. It gives me the chance to do a six week transformation which I've seen trends..."As you can tell, I've let myself go a bit. My face is round, I've got about four or five chins, beard's long, hair's a mess, like a fat Wolverine, effectively, so no time like the present."

In a candid recount, NTV news anchor Fred Muitiriri shared his experiences during his last days at Switch TV, which ceased its broadcast operations in December 2021. ADVERTISEMENTFred Muitiriri revealed that the announcement of the closure was made at the start of December 2021. NTV news anchor Fred Muitiriri Pulse Live KenyaAs the head of the newsroom at the time, Fred observed a noticeable decline in morale among his team. Last week, Nation Media Group also announced impending mass layoffs aimed at adapting to the evolving digital economy. In a statement released by the media house, the station revealed that factors outside the company's control have forced it to reach the decision.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) accelerated 6.1 per cent year-on-year in April 2024, underpinned by higher output growth in the manufacturing sector, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the IPI growth accelerated further in April after registering 2.4 per cent in the preceding month, sustaining a positive momentum for four consecutive months. The manufacturing sector output rose by 4.9 per cent, while mining posted a vigorous growth of 10.0 per cent and the electricity sector remained steady at 7.6 per cent. "The increase in manufacturing output in April 2024 was supported by higher production in export-oriented industries by 2.6 per cent against 0.5 per cent recorded in March 2024. "During the period, all sectors posted an expansion, namely the mining index, manufacturing index and electricity index," he added.

Akorino Sacco has received the biggest donation to a cooperative unit on record after a single contribution of Ksh10 million by President William Ruto. I see you have one specialist here who is not Akorino faithful. I have been told you are helping one another,” said President Ruto in an address. Because they are owned and controlled by the people who are members, President Ruto told those of Akorino Sacco to use the money wisely with a promise to add an extra Ksh10 million if they do so. “After one year, if you are good managers of this gift, come and take another ten million shillings.

A potential clash between human rights activists and clearing and forwarding agency is in the offing in Mombasa county on Monday. Activists, led by Concerned Citizens Kenya convener Bradley Ouna, have vowed to proceed with peaceful protests against corruption perpetuated by a government agency. Police say goons might take advantage of the protests to cause havoc in the Mombasa Central Business District. Brian Bii, an importer, said his goods have been held at the Mombasa port for close to a month now. Janet Mureithi said she partnered with another youth in Mombasa to import goods worth Sh2.1 million that are still held at the port.

President William Ruto has called on leaders in the Kenya Kwanza government to tone down on attacks that have characterised his administration recently. "Tuungane, tushirikiane, tuweke amani sisi wote tuchangie katika kuhakikisha Kenya yetu ni Kenya moja (Let us unite, cooperate and work on peace to ensure ours is a united Kenya). Ruto urged all leaders, regardless of their tribe or ethnic group to work on a united nation for the benefit of all citizens. Gachagua, who has been calling for unity in the Mt Kenya region, has recently faced criticism from a section of leaders who accused him of fanning tribalism. According to her, local leaders working against the unity of the region are either confused or have been 'fed' enough.