The majority of Mt Kenya residents are opposed to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment, Tifa's latest survey has said. In the poll, at least 69 per cent of Mt Kenya residents do not support his removal from office, with only 20 per cent in support. However, less than half of Kenyans from other regions are in support of Gachagua's impeachment, at 47 per cent. 28 per cent are opposed to his removal, while 24 per cent are not sure from the other regions. The Mt Kenya residents gave the Deputy President a good performance rating at 59 per cent, however, only 27 per cent of Kenyans from other regions believe he has performed well.

October 07, 2024 12:12 UTC

Mere Apne (1971) / Achanak (1973)One major filmmaker of the era who gave Vinod Khanna some meaty offbeat roles is Gulzar. Vinod Khanna plays an army man who discovers his wife’s having an affair and kills both her and her lover. His follow-up, Satyamev Jayate, directed by Raj Sippy, too scored big with Vinod Khanna delivering a knock-out performance as an embittered cop. Vinod Khanna never recovered from the failure of Dayavan and gave himself up to senseless potboilers. Lekin… (1991)In this bleak final phase of his career, Vinod Khanna was a pale shadow of his ’70s avatar.

October 07, 2024 12:03 UTC

Lee Borthwick, now 33, bravely shared his 17-year battle with the white stuff that brought him to rock bottom. His downward spiral was stark: "My addiction took me to a really dark place where I'd tried to end my life and ended up in Woodland View." That was the moment everything changed: "That was the turning point in my addiction that's when I went into Cocaine Anonymous and properly surrendered to the illness of addiction." Lee reveals that cold water therapy has played a significant role in his recovery journey, often making trips to nearby Ayr for sea meditation. Addiction took that away from me, but I've put the work in, and I've earned it."

October 07, 2024 12:00 UTC

Thee Pluto and Felicity Shiru are no longer together after three years of dating. Thee Pluto has slammed bloggers for spreading false information about his failed relationship with Felicity Shiru. Photo: Thee Pluto. Did Thee Pluto chase away Felicity? Pluto took to Instagram to respond to the blogger, denying the allegations.

October 07, 2024 11:56 UTC

What is 'protein Diet Coke' and should you try it? Speaking of sodas, something called 'protein Diet Coke' is apparently trendy in their home state of Utah. 'Welcome to Utah, where protein Diet Coke is currently trending,' she wrote over top footage of herself walking into a gas station. 'Now I need to try other sodas with it #utah #gaststation #soda #proteindietcoke #dietcoke #swig'It’s not clear if this is the end-all, be-all recipe, but protein Diet Coke generally seems to involve adding any kind of extra protein to your Diet Coke. 'The carbonation and artificial sweeteners in Diet Coke may cause bloating or digestive discomfort, and Diet Coke itself offers no nutritional benefits to aid in protein absorption,' he says.

October 07, 2024 11:47 UTC





Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Never miss the latest local news again by signing up to our Daily NewsletterSomething went wrong, please try again later. Patricia also expressed her deep affection for her 'Miranda' co-stars, singling out the bond she shares with the show's lead, Miranda Hart. Reflecting on her participation in the latest season of All Creatures, Patricia shared her sentiments about saying goodbye to her on-screen animal companion.

October 07, 2024 11:33 UTC

BY STEPHEN ASTARIKODisability advocates fiercely oppose Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s ongoing impeachment process, arguing that it is not a solution to the nation’s numerous challenges. Hafid said Kenyans are not interested in the impeachment process based on the responses seen during the public participation. “We, the PWDs, are vehemently opposed to this impeachment process that aims to remove the DP from office, as are a great number of Kenyans nationwide. Despite calls from religious leaders for leaders to halt the impeachment process, Ruto has remained silent on the matter since it surfaced. A showdown looms in the National Assembly tomorrow, when the DP will present himself in the impeachment proceedings to defend himself.

October 07, 2024 10:56 UTC

BY BBCIldar Dadin, a well-known Russian opposition activist who was fighting in Ukraine on the side of Kyiv, has been killed in action, according to the group that recruited him. The activist-turned-fighter was killed when soldiers from his volunteer battalion, the Freedom of Russia Legion, came under Russian artillery fire in the Kharkiv region of north-eastern Ukraine. But Ilia Ponamarev, an exiled Russian opposition politician with previous links to the Legion, has told the BBC he is "certain, alas" that Dadin is dead. So when I learned that Dadin had joined a battalion of Russian volunteers fighting for Ukraine, I got back in touch earlier this year and we had a series of long exchanges. Not whilst Ukrainians were being killed, as he put it, "by Russian criminals".

October 07, 2024 09:57 UTC

“One of the key drivers of our current corporate strategy is the digital transformation and in this journey, the key focus will always be the customer. To the greatest extent possible, we want to expand the scope of our self-service platforms to offer more personalized service to our customers,” he said.

October 07, 2024 09:38 UTC

BEIJING (SCMP): Some comic artists have exposed the harsh working conditions at a prominent manga studio in China, where employees have lived together in a “farm-like” flat for years, facing overwork and sleep deprivation. On Sept 22, a former A-soul employee, known online as Zhenliubao, posted on Weibo, accusing the studio of “shattering his dream”. Zhenliubao claimed that since 2008, dozens of comic artists have lived in dormitories converted from a livestock factory, sharing communal spaces and using unisex bathrooms. On Sept 24, current A-soul employee Liu Ke, better known by his pen name Jileniao, released a statement supporting the studio. Ranked ninth on the 2013 China Comic Artists’ Rich List, Liu earned 2.15 million yuan (US$305,000) in royalties that year.

October 07, 2024 07:39 UTC

Former Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka has declined President William Ruto’s appointment as head of the Animal Genetic Resource Centre. In a statement, Munyaka said he would not accept the appointment due to the role due to the current political climate. “However, after soul-searching, extensive consultations and in consideration of the current political climate that threatens the realization of the government's economic transformation agenda, I have made the difficult decision to respectfully decline this appointment,” Munyaka said. He further thanked the President for trusting him to serve the country as the chairman of the Animal Genetic Resource Centre. I wish you and your administration success in leading our country.”Had he accepted the role, Munyaka would have served as the AGRC boss for the next three years.

October 07, 2024 07:09 UTC

The mayor of the capital of Mexico's violence-plagued state of Guerrero was killed on Sunday less than a week after he took office, the state's governor confirmed. Alejandro Arcos was killed just six days after he took office as mayor of the city of Chilpancingo, a city of around 280,000 people in southwestern Mexico. Arcos' death comes just three days after the new city government's secretary, Francisco Tapia, was shot to death. Guerrero has become one of the deadliest states for aspiring and elected public officials, as well as for journalists. At least six candidates for public office were killed in the state in the run-up to Mexico's June 2 elections.

October 07, 2024 05:04 UTC

The athletics world has been plunged into mourning once again following the passing of Kipyegon Bett on Sunday, October 6. Bett died at the Tenwek Hospital in Bomet County, where he had been admitted since Monday last week. Kipyegon Bett competes in the men's 800 metres during the IAAF World U20 Championships at the Zawisza Stadium on July 24, 2016, in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Source: Getty ImagesHow did Kipyegon Bett die? Who is Kipyegon Bett?

October 07, 2024 03:32 UTC

Forgive me, DP Gachagua tells President Ruto amid ouster bidDeputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who is facing impeachment, has appealed to his boss, President William Ruto, for forgiveness. Mr Gachagua made an impassioned plea to Dr Ruto on Sunday, October 6, saying that while he was not aware of any wrongdoing, he wanted to be given another chance to serve Kenyans. “I want to say to my brother, President William Ruto: if I’ve wronged you in our zeal to work, please find it in your heart to forgive me,” Mr Gachagua said during a church service in Karen, Nairobi. He took issue with some of the reasons given for his impeachment, saying they were fabricated lies to malign his name and that of his extended family. “I wish that those who pursue me, would just pursue me and allow my little brother to rest in peace.”Read: Gachagua impeachment: Mt Kenya MPs feel the heat for backing ouster

October 07, 2024 03:28 UTC

Nairobi Hospital’s Board of Management had one month earlier resolved to borrow the funds to finance its operations in 2024. The push-and-pull has seen confusion reign amid mixed communication passed both internally and externally, and often requiring Nairobi Hospital to issue statements of clarification. Sh970.4 millionThe planned Sh4.2 billion loan, KHA lawyers Ahmdenasir Abdullahi Advocates LLP argue in court filings, will likely bankrupt Nairobi Hospital. The KHA members accused the board of disregarding procurement procedures in the acquisition of a new ICT system leading to losses. The KHA members fired another salvo when they filed an application seeking to block Nairobi Hospital from borrowing Sh4.2 billion as the Board of Management was on its way out.

October 07, 2024 02:47 UTC