Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed a bench of three judges to determine all petitions challenging the impeachment process of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The CJ on Monday appointed Justices Eric Ogola (presiding), Anthony Mrima and Dr Freda Mugambi to hear the six petitions, which include one filed by Mr Gachagua himself. In a ruling last Friday, the High Court agreed with Mr Gachagua’s lawyers, led by Paul Muite, that the issues raised in the six petitions were weighty constitutional matters. The National Assembly had opposed the application on grounds that Mr Gachagua was given more than two hours to give his side of the story. Meanwhile, Justice Chacha Mwita will rule on Tuesday morning on whether the court will block Senate from acting on the resolution of the National Assembly, that is, the impeachment Mr Gachugua.

Jamie about to take a dip in the oceanJamie Dornan has told how he collects rocks shaped like potatoes and has a “love" for sea swimming. It’s a big job with big shoes to fill with the legend that is Kate Moss. “I love what they are trying to do with the ‘This Is My Taste’ (campaign) in celebrating people’s uniqueness and self-expression. “The advert shoot was great fun and I was doing something I loved. He said: “We squeezed it (the Diet Coke advert shoot) into the only two days I had off in a very long shoot, the longest of my career.

IT’S officially pink Diet Coke season. The iconic fizzy drink cans turned pink for the first time ever in October last year. The supermarket has re-released pink Diet Coke for its Tickled Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s the same classic Diet Coke (with the same flavour and colourings), so you don’t need to worry about navigating a new taste. Asda Tickled Pink has been running for 28 years and has raised a phenomenal £92 million for breast cancer charities, Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel!

Counties are staring at a possible cash crunch after a National Assembly Committee rejected the Senate amendment to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2024 to allocate Sh400 billion as shareable revenue to the 47 devolved units. The committee has proposed that the amount of money allocated to counties as the shareable revenue be retained at Sh380 billion as approved by the National Assembly. Two weeks ago, the Senate overturned the Sh380 billion proposed shareable revenue to the 47 counties. The Division of Revenue Act, 2024 was revised to cut budgetary expenditure following the collapse of the Finance Bill, 2024. The government is currently proceeding with the revenue-raising measures outlined in the 2023/24 financial year following the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024.

Diet Coke is aiming to stir up the passions with its latest brand ambassador – 50 Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan – with the launch of a new campaign which encourages consumers to take ownership of their own their Diet Coke break moment, however they choose to take it. With a new TV ad set to launch today, the creative reveals Jamie’s love of cold-water swimming, with a cheeky Diet Coke twist. Diet Coke Great Britain marketing manager Tara Byrnes commented: “We’re excited to finally reveal our new This is My Taste campaign, fronted by Jamie Dornan. “The campaign represents an evolution in the iconicity of a Diet Coke break, recognising its importance for our audience, and celebrating it from a brief treat to a moment of passion and pride. Diet Coke ‘Love What You Love’: The Great Escape

ODM has announced it will conduct its grassroots elections in November with a sharp warning against individuals planning to engage in violence. Exiting ODM leader Raila Odinga said the party has to maintain its integrity. “As you are all aware, we will hold our grassroots elections next month. He spoke in Mombasa during a party National Executive Council meeting that ratified the new leadership structure. Nyong’o will be deputised by three deputy party leaders including governors Abduslwamad Nassir (Mombasa), Simba Aarati (Kisii) and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi.

Are big consumer brands too obsessed by celebs/actors? Diet Coke appears to have moved on from Kate Moss – somehow or other Katie never struck one as a Diet Coke type – to Jamie Dornan, star of 50 Shades of Grey, among much else. Diet Coke marketing manager Tara Byrnes says: “We’re excited to finally reveal our new This is My Taste campaign, fronted by Jamie Dornan. The campaign represents an evolution in the iconicity of a Diet Coke break, recognising its importance for our audience, and celebrating it from a brief treat to a moment of passion and pride. Was there a meddling media agency pushing 20 seconds?

Iconic soft drink brand Diet Coke has snapped up Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan for a blockbuster new campaign that celebrates the power of individuality. Devised by fashion and luxury creative agency Spring Studios in partnership with Exposure, Ogilvy and Essence Mediacom, ‘This is my Taste’ encourages Diet Coke fans to take ownership of their unique passions and ‘own’ their personal ‘Diet Coke break’ moment. “I’m really pleased to join the Diet Coke family. Diet Coke Great Britain marketing manager, Tara Byrnes added: “We’re excited to finally reveal our new This is My Taste campaign, fronted by Jamie Dornan. The campaign represents an evolution in the iconicity of a Diet Coke break, recognising its importance for our audience, and celebrating it from a brief treat to a moment of passion and pride.

Hearing of the impeachment case against Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has started in the Senate. The lawmakers have resumed the open session after a one-hour closed session to deliberate on the case ahead of hearings. Speaker Amason Kingi read out the genesis of the case before the charges were read out for the governor to plead to them. Mutai has appeared in person to plead to the charges. He will also be represented by a team of lawyers led by Katwa Kigen

Uganda and Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi signed a contract on Monday to build 272 kilometres standard gauge railway (SGR). The agreement was signed by Uganda’s Works Permanent Secretary, Bageya Waiswa, and Yapi Merkezi’s vice chairman, Erdem Arioglu. The Chinese had promised to invest about $2.2 billion, but Kampala terminated the contract early last year after eight years of non-delivery. In 2013, the leaders of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan and Rwanda broke ground on the construction of the SGR to connect the member states and boost trade in the region, which is home to more than 300 million people. So far, only Kenya and Tanzania have made significant progress with the construction lines in their respective countries.

A new survey by Perfume Direct has unveiled that the top trigger for purchasing a new fragrance is smelling it on someone else. The study, which surveyed 2000 UK adults, found that 54% of respondents admit to being influenced by someone else’s fragrance choice. Social media, particularly platforms like TikTok, follows as a close second with 39% citing it as a source of inspiration. A quarter of respondents (26%) have purchased a fragrance they’ve never even smelled, based solely on social media recommendations. “Celebrity fragrances are making a strong comeback,” Jonny adds.

Francois van Coke has just dropped a brilliantly heart-warming visual for his new single “Victor Lodurum”, directed, shot and edited by Johannes Pieter Nel, which features some of South Africa’s biggest sports stars and, well, it’s great. Other icons include Carina Horn (100m SA Record Holder), Carla Maackenzie (Sundowns footballer) Rassie Van Der Dussen (Proteas cricketer) and Cameron Saaiman (UFC Bantamweight). Francois pretty much loses against all of them, as to be expected, and it’s a humbling message of perseverance. “[The song] is about not trying so hard to fit in, and play the game on other people’s terms,” Francois tells TATC. Off the back of his sold-out arena show Francois van Coke & Vriende on the 4th of October, Francois seems unstoppable at the moment.

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The two-day impeachment hearing against Kericho Governor Erick Mutai kicks off at the Senate. Mr Mutai faces charges of gross violation of the Constitution, 2010 and other laws, abuse of office, flouting the Leadership and Integrity Act, violation of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, misappropriation of public funds, illegal drawing of county revenue, and engaging in indecent sexual acts. The county boss pleads not guilty to all charges advanced by the county assembly.

Give My Remains to Broadway is a Toronto-based darkwave / post-punk duo who have recently released a few singles that we enjoyed. They have most recently returned with their single “Coke” which saw them record and studio with their newly formed live band. The track is an atmospheric blend of gothic post punk and new wave with a commanding direction of the dark tones summoned by them with precision and confidence. The song touches on topics such as “alcohol/drug abuse, and infidelity/toxic relationships” and delivers something that cuts deep. Enjoy a listen now below.