A section of UDA supporters from Gem Constituency now says they are ready to mobilize more members from the area to join the ruling party across Siaya County to complement efforts by party officials. "We don't want to wait for the party officials to be the only ones carrying out membership mobilization. We feel if supporters take the lead, as a complementary approach then we will all own this process," he said." We have discussed this proposal even with our leaders, some of whom are in government and are from Siaya County and they have no problem with it. We want to compliment what the party officials are already doing to make UDA more vibrant and visible in this county," he said.

National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss has urged the government to strengthen the police to deal with Gender Based Violence cases. The recent cases of deaths involving women within Nairobi have drawn reactions from Kenyans on social media with civil societies calling for action. The recent cases of alleged murders of women within Nairobi have drawn reactions from Kenyans on social media with civil societies calling for action. As a result, The Office of the President's Advisor on Women's Rights condemned the recent surge in femicide cases. She said that her office has an open-door policy and asked the public to come forward with information that may advance the investigations in the recent cases.

Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has ended her three-day visit to Embu County by visiting the Tenri Vocational Training Centre. Our President is emphasizing the technical skills among our young people because the white collar jobs are not there but the market is ripe with jobs for those with technical skills," she said. The Governor also affirmed the importance of the vocational institutions in the economic growth of the nation, which would be anchored on technical skills. In every house, a unit employs an average of 7 technical skills – plumber, electrician, mason,” she said. Pastor Dorcas has visited different TVETs in Kenya, to partner with the institutions to help skill-rehabilitated men.

Photo: David Becker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFPSource: AFPHackers linked to Russia's intelligence service broke into email accounts of senior Microsoft executives, according to a regulatory filing available Friday. Activity by Midnight Blizzard, also known as "Nobelium", has been traced to early 2018, according to Microsoft. The hackers then used that "foothold" to access some Microsoft corporate email accounts including those of senior leaders and security team members, taking emails and attached documents. "The investigation indicates they were initially targeting email accounts for information related to Midnight Blizzard itself," Microsoft said. There was no evidence the hackers accessed customer accounts, production systems, source code, or artificial intelligence software at Microsoft, according to the company.

Unions met with the company on Thursday after presenting alternative proposals aimed at saving jobs in Port Talbot. Tata Steel on Friday confirmed it was going ahead with plans to close the blast-furnaces and coke ovens at the Port Talbot plant. Tata Steel said it will embark on a £1.25 billion investment in electric arc furnace technology in Port Talbot and asset upgrades, to secure long-term, high-quality production. Tata Steel has revealed its future plans for its Port Talbot steel works site. Tata steel announcement "devastating" for local communityWales Green Party leader Anthony Slaughter said: “This is devastating news for the local community and beyond.

This precise situation occurred in 2023, as a string of unsuccessful films resulted in the largest film CEO in the world undergoing a pay cut exceeding $14 million (equivalent to Rs 118 crore). Overall, industry analysts estimate that Disney Studios’ films suffered losses just under $200 million (over Rs 1500 crore) in 2023. According to Variety, Bob Iger’s total earnings as Disney CEO in 2023 amounted to $31.6 million (equivalent to Rs 263 crore). This figure encompasses various components, including a base salary of $865,385, stock awards totaling $16.1 million, $10 million in stock option awards, $2.1 million in performance-based compensation, and $2.48 million in other compensation. In 2021, he had received a total of $45.9 million (Rs 381 crore), indicating a noteworthy decrease of $14.3 million (Rs 118 crore) in Iger’s pay for the subsequent year.

“The Spark Accelerator program is in line with our ambition to be a purpose-led technology company. ADVERTISEMENTThe Spark Accelerator will benefit Fintech and Content startups in the initial phase. "We have therefore partnered with Safaricom and Sumitomo to launch the Spark Accelerator to provide funding, technical expertise, resources and mentorship to the next generation of the continent’s leading tech startups. The accelerator program will culminate in an investor demo day for the startups to pitch for investment from Safaricom and partner venture capital firms. ADVERTISEMENTiHUB, a pioneering force within Kenya's startup ecosystem and a subsidiary of Africa's leading innovation hub, Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), will be the implementing partner of the Spark Accelerator.

Photo: AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP/FileSource: AFPStaff at Sports Illustrated, the famed American sports magazine that became a fixture for athletes and fans, were laid off on Friday by publisher The Arena Group, according to the SI employees union. Arena group missed a licensing rights payment to brand owner Authentic Brands Group (ABG), which ended its deal with Arena, prompting layoff notices being sent. "This is another difficult day in what has been a difficult four years for Sports Illustrated under Arena Group stewardship. Authentic bought Sports Illustrated publishing rights for $110 million from Meredith in 2019. A notice sent to staffers by Arena said it would "be laying off staff that work on the SI brand."

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Kenya and the Island nation of the Bahamas have agreed to establish embassies in Nairobi and Nassau as part of efforts to open a new chapter of diplomatic relations. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya Musalia Mudavadi said the move will create opportunities for increased trade and investment between the two countries. Mudavadi and Bahamas Minister for Immigration and National Insurance Alfred Sears agreed that the two countries would expedite the process and bring the plan to fruition. Sears expressed the Bahamas' commitment to enhancing its international standing by regarding Kenya as both a regional and continental investment hub. They emphasised that establishing diplomatic ties would open key opportunities for mutual economic growth.

The Council of Governors will today convene for an extraordinary council meeting to discuss key issues affecting counties. Also on the agenda is the crucial legislation in the health sector including the recent Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, Primary Health Care Act, 2023 and the Digital Health Act, 2023. Social Health Insurance Act rulingThe Court of Appeal is today expected to deliver its verdict on whether it will suspend an order that stopped the implementation of the Social Health Insurance Act 2023. Summit of the Non-Aligned MovementPresident William Ruto will today attend the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement. The summit happening in Uganda seeks to address crucial global issues, including multilateralism, international peace and post-COVID-19 recovery strategies.

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As seen in the Kenyan news publication, The Star, the Labor and Skills Development PS Shadrack Mwadime disclosed that the labor migration desk at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will help to improve the safety of Kenyans working in the diaspora. He mentioned that Kenya’s human capital is the finest in the world and should be utilized in growing the Kenyan economy. ADVERTISEMENTAdditionally, the president pledged to bolster education in the country, noting that Kenya has spent the largest amount on education now than at any other time in its history. During an interview, Shadrack Mwadime noted that Kenya’s migration desk is on top of the issue of irregular migration to ensure a “fair, regular and productive working environment at the diaspora,” The Star reported. He revealed that labor migration has been a significant contributor to the country’s revenue owing to the fact that it is a source of work and income for many Kenyans.

President William Ruto on Friday appointed Tom Mshindi Nyamancha as the Chairman of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). In a notice, the President noted that Mshindi will be serving in the position for three years effective January 19, 2024. Mshindi takes over from Benjamin Maingi whose appointment was revoked. Mshindi brings on board years of experience in journalism and media. He has also acted as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Monitor Publications, a subsidiary of Nation Media Group (NMG) in Uganda and served as a consulting editor and writer for Tom Mshindi Consulting.

President William Ruto has appointed veteran Journalist Tom Mshindi to be the board chairperson of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. In a gazette notice dated January 19, the President said Mshindi will work for three years. Mshindi will begin his role effective January 19, 2024. With nine years of presence at NMG, Mshindi rose through the ranks starting as a journalist, and later as the Managing Editor of the Daily Nation. Mshindi is currently a consulting editor and writer for Tom Mshindi Consulting.