Azimio leader Raila Odinga has explained why some of the leaders elected under his coalition accompanied President William Ruto to the United States. The Azimio leader said they also have the permission of the coalition to accompany President Ruto. His remarks come after a section of leaders questioned the Azimio leaders' presence in Ruto US state visit. Several leaders are accompanying the Head of state including civil society groups representatives, business representatives and the media among others. While in Atlanta, Georgia, President Ruto also held a meeting with Kenyans living in the United States, among his other engagements.

Kenya’s institutions of higher learning are geared for massive financial backing from the United States (US), to help tailor their training for the job market. It is one of the key achievements recorded by President William Ruto; who is on a State Visit to the US this week. The details were announced at the Spelman College in Atlanta, where officials accompanying President Ruto signed a key deal with the US representatives to support higher education, partnerships especially in science, technology, engineering and math; abbreviated as STEM. The Usaid also announced $32 million (Sh4.192 billion) new investment pledge in Kenya’s education system, including some $0.85 million (Sh111.3 million)support of the Edtech Africa initiative. For President Ruto, who witnessed the signing, the move reflects continuity and renewal of relations between the two sides, 60 years later.

Upon arrival at the White House, President Ruto was greeted personally by President Biden, who was waiting to receive him with a friendly and formal handshake. President Biden, dressed in a sharp blue suit, welcomed President Ruto, who stepped out of his vehicle. President Joe Biden and President William Ruto came together to discuss strengthening the partnership between their two countries. President William Ruto was received by President Joe Biden at the White House on May 22, 2024 Pulse Live KenyaThe Path AheadBoth Presidents expressed optimism about the future of the U.S.-Kenya partnership. President Biden emphasised the need for continued investment in technological partnerships, while President Ruto looked forward to concrete investments resulting from their discussions.

REUTERS - Coca-Cola Co plans to cut 1,000-2,000 jobs globally in the coming weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. A Coke spokeswoman said the company had informed employees that the restructuring would impact jobs, but she did not confirm the estimated number of job cuts. She said Coke was still figuring out how many jobs it would cut and employees in some eliminated positions would be allowed to apply for other jobs in the company. Coke is also introducing stricter budgeting such as asking executives to swap limousines for taxis, and has canceled its Christmas party for Wall Street analysts, the Journal reported. Atlanta-based Coke's shares were up 1.7 percent at $43.08 in late afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Nvidia says nations interested in building their own 'sovereign AI' are among the customers driving demand for its chips. Demand was strong for sophisticated GPU (graphics processing units) tailored for the demands of training artificial intelligence models, according to Huang. In a promising sign, interest in generative AI is expanding beyond cloud computing titans to consumer internet, automotive, and healthcare companies as well as nations seeking to build sovereign AI, Huang said. In regions outside the United States, "sovereign AI" systems are adding to demand for Nvidia chips, according to Nvidia. Sovereign AI infrastructure is being built in Canada, France, Japan and many other countries, according to Huang.

African diplomats in Bangkok are demanding answers from local authorities after officials decided to ship ten-year-old rice to Africa, ostensibly to recoup storage costs on grain. The African diplomats argue the decision is worrying because Thailand is one of the biggest exporters of rice to Africa, selling to countries like Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in bulk. Other sources for its overall $317 million rice imports included Pakistan ($135 million), India ($130 million), Tanzania ($28.5 million), and South Korea ($10.8 million). Across the continent, Thai rice is most consumed in South Africa, Senegal, Cameroon, Mozambique, and Côte d'Ivoire imported 2.48 million tons in 2023, of the 4.6 million tonnes exported to Africa, according to the Thai Rice Exporters Association. Other countries like Zimbabwe (55,691 tons), Algeria (76,747 tons), Angola (135,909 tons), Benin (139,206 tons), and Togo (145,098 tons) also purchased rice from Thailand.

Nikki Glaser showcased her fit figure while going nude as she starred in a new PETA ad which was uploaded to her main Instagram page on Wednesday. This comes after she dished on why Kim Kardashian was 'booed' at the Brady roast. The star is not only known for her Not Safe series on Comedy Central and her Nikki Glaser podcast, but also for her animal rights activism. This comes after Glaser says there was a random comedian who was responsible for initiating Kim Kardashian being booed at Brady’s roast. While appearing on Jake Johnson and Gareth Reynolds' We’re Here To Help podcast, the comedienne divulged that 'Kim Kardashian DMed' her 'on the way in' to their studio.

Kenya Golf Union (KGU) has announced the increase in membership fees ahead of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) this Friday at the Muthaiga Golf Club, where elections will be part of the agenda. At the elections, David Ndung’u and Kinuthia are set to be elected as chairman and vice chairman respectively. Ndung’u, who has been serving as the vice chairman to the outgoing chairman Philip Ochola wants to take the helm of the union. Ndung’u, who is a member of Limuru Club, is expected to hold office for one year before the next elections. Brian Akun of Vet Lab and Golf Park’s Frank Wambua will be vying for the secretary’s post to replace Kinuthia.

Kenya’s rate of urbanisation is discussed as a reference to what some analysts describe as an overloading of Kenyan cities. Of course, Kenya’s urbanisation has come with teething problems. None of this is more obvious than in the town expected to be Kenya’s next city: Eldoret. Law firms, insurance companies, records management services and business consultancy operations are just a few of the new professional services supplementing Eldoret’s growing pool of businesses. If ever it was the case that Eldoret was ignored by the big business of Kenya’s cities, that is no longer the situation.

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Due to rain, the heat races were canceled, so Buescher started fifth in the main event. I’m proud to bring our car home third.”Despite not winning, Buescher felt confident during the race. Before the All-Star weekend, Buescher had two strong races, nearly winning at Kansas and Darlington. Looking ahead to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Buescher is excited. I wanted to finish higher in the All-Star Race, but I’m proud of our performance, and I’m excited for the 600 next weekend.”

Elias Coke continues to be one of the most sought-after football prospects in the state of Pennsylvania. The Harrisburg wideout announced on X, formerly Twitter, that he has picked up his 25th scholarship offer, this one coming from University of Kentucky. “#AGTG After a great conversation with coach @D_shorts6 I am beyond blessed to receive my 25th offer from @UKFootball thank you coach @D_shorts6 @UKCoachStoops @hbgcougarcoach @cokey900 @RivalsFriedman @adamgorney @SWiltfong247 @On3Recruits @ChadSimmons_ @Rivals @On3sports @RyanSnyderOn3 @PRZPAvic @EdOBrienCFB @SportsByBLinder,” Coke tweeted. The Wildcats also offered Coke’s teammate and Penn State commit Messiah Mickens on Wednesday. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder has a slew of offers, including Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Penn State, N.C. State, Michigan, Pitt, Virginia Tech, Michigan State, Maryland, Purdue, Iowa State, West Virginia, Florida State, Kent State, Boston College, Akron, Rutgers, Syracuse, Temple, Toledo, UCF and UNLV.

Conceived as a beacon of appreciation, the “Bharat Ke Anmol” initiative, spearheaded by Dr. Mohammed Nizamuddin and a dedicated cohort of visionaries, seeks to pay homage to those whose unwavering commitment has shaped the destiny of our nation. Dr.Venkata K Ganjam, Co-Founder added that the “Bharat Ke Anmol” Award Ceremony stands as a testament to the power of unity, compassion, and collective action in building a brighter future for the nation. About “Bharat Ke Anmol”: “Bharat Ke Anmol” is an initiative conceived by Dr. Mohammed Nizamuddin and like-minded individuals to honor and acknowledge the unforgettable services rendered by exemplary individuals to the nation. Through the “Bharat Ke Anmol” Award Ceremony, the initiative aims to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes whose selfless contributions have made a significant impact on society. It serves as a platform to express gratitude and appreciation for their remarkable service towards the betterment of the nation.

UDA's communication strategist Antonellah Kakuko asserted that Gachagua's call for the one-man one-shilling campaign is discriminative. Photo: Antonellah Kakuko. On Wednesday, May 22, UDA's communication director, Antonellah Kakuko, joined a group of Kenya Kwanza leaders who called out Gachagua over his one-man, one-shilling campaign. The communication strategist said that Gachagua's campaigns are unconstitutional and discriminatory to marginalised communities. Gachagua remains firm about the one-man, one-shilling campaignEarlier, during the burial of Mwalimu Julius Kano Ndumbi at Kianyaga Boys High School on Tuesday, May 21, Gachagua questioned whether he was mistaken in advocating for the interests of the densely populated region.

Kenya's William Ruto says the rebel crisis in the eastern DRC should not be blamed on Rwanda. Like former South African President Thabo Mbeki, Ruto said the crisis could only be solved through dialogue. Kagame has always maintained that the conflict in eastern DRC was a result of a failure by President Felix Tshisekedi's administration to solve internal problems. READ | Death toll from strikes on eastern DRC displaced-people camps rises to 18The M23 rebels were designated a terrorist group by the United Nations as well as the DRC. A year later, the DRC deployed an EAC standby force to the eastern DRC.