Ruto dilemma on 2027 ticket as bruising battle heats up
President William Ruto is faced with a tough balancing act on the running mate he would pick to defend his seat in 2027. Pundits say the patterns could complicate Ruto’s running mate options. Rigathi Gachagua’s ouster from the Deputy Presidency has triggered a major backlash in Mt Kenya. Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga has been touted as a frontrunner, coming after Ruto said his next running mate were a woman. For the President’s men, the government of national unity remains the key to a fall back plan, in case Mt Kenya moves away.
Source:The Star
November 19, 2024 02:08 UTC
Top official in panic over impending government shake-up
Impending changes in government have thrown him and many other high-profile officials into panic. The civil servant is said to have lobbied his team to vouch for his promotion or, at worst, retention in his current lucrative position. Well, a little bird whispered to Corridors of Power that fear has gripped some of the institutions supposed to implement the initiative after insiders raised the alarm. Members of Parliament from the county and MCAs gave the event a wide berth. A SENIOR OPERATIVE in the corridors of power is now a happy man and praying the rumors over a possible reshuffle of government officials continues.
Source:The Star
November 19, 2024 01:57 UTC
David Dastmalchian To Star In Sci-Fi Horror THE CURE
Scream king David Dastmalchian (the FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Late Night with the Devil) is set to star opposite Ashley Greene (Twilight) and newcomer Samantha Cochran inThe Cure, an upcoming sci-fi horror from director Nancy Leopardi. Sydney Taylor (American Born Chinese), Tyler Lawrence Gray (Wolfpack), and Dylan Flashner (Running on Empty) also co-star. Speaking to Deadline, Leopardi expanded on her influences, both cinematic and cultural, behind the film:“The Cure is made in the tradition of classic horror and sci-fi films that are inspired by terrifying socio-political realities and advances in bio-technology. Executive producers include Steve Bencich, Ron J. Friedman, Lucky 13 Productions, Phil Shaltz, Filmhedge, Peter Roumeliotis of Popternative Pictures, Jeff Rice, Michael Breen, J. Todd Harris, Michael Leon Cassutt, and John Harris. Deadline also report that production on The Cure has already wrapped after filming in Los Angeles, which means it shouldn't be too long before we hear and see more of it.
Source:The Star
November 19, 2024 01:49 UTC
Nyanza clerics condemn current state of the nation
While quoting Proverbs 29:2, the leaders noted, “When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. In a statement, the church leaders decried the failing education system, pointing to unresolved issues in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and inadequate preparations for transitions from junior secondary to high school. They also accused the government of inaction on corruption and urged for transparency in prosecuting individuals implicated in mega scandals. The church leaders outlined several demands to the government, including a publication of individuals convicted or charged with corruption. A report on state appointments under the “broad-based government, transparency on foreign travel expenditures and the status of constitutional offices like the IEBC.
Source:The Star
November 18, 2024 23:30 UTC
Lillian Nganga Shares on Letting Go of People when Their Time in Your Life Is Over: "Be at Peace"
Lillian Nganga has shared a post about letting go of people, weeks after rumours circulated there was trouble in her marital paradise. Rumour has it that Juliani and Lillian Nganga no longer live together, but none of them has confirmed or denied it. Photo: Lillian Nganga. Source: InstagramDid Juliani and Lillian Nganga break up? What did Lillian Nganga say about moving on?
Source:The Star
November 18, 2024 22:48 UTC
Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight draws record betting for a combat sports event
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Source:The Star
November 18, 2024 22:46 UTC
Dem wa Facebook Breaks Down in Tears as She's Gifted TV, Over KSh 100k During Birthday
Source: UGCWhat did TikTokers gift Dem wa Facebook? YouTuber Trudy Kitui was spotted comforting Dem wa Facebook, who had to stop her speech after being overwhelmed. Mirriamjepkoech said:"Huyu Mungu wa Dem wa Facebook surely you are a true God." Addressing guests at her party, Dem wa Facebook thanked everyone who made her birthday a success. Dem wa Facebook praised Churchill, the Godfather of Kenyan comedy, for giving her a chance to showcase her talent to the world.
Source:The Star
November 18, 2024 21:52 UTC
Three charged over KPSEA exams fiasco in Eldoret
Margret Indaasi and Donald Lumwaji when they appeared before the court in Eldoret on November 18, 2024/MATHEWS NDANYIThree people have been charged before the court in connection with the KPSEA exams fiasco at a private school in Eldoret where 23 pupils missed sitting for the exams. The three included a director of the Silver Bells Academy, Margret Indaasi, and head teacher of the school, Donald Lumwagi. Also charged was a third suspect, Allan Kenyatta, who faced eight counts, including impersonating a director of education from the Ministry of Education. She denied that on October 30, 2024, she was found operating Silver Bells Junior Academy, which is not registered with the Ministry of Education. The court was packed with parents from the Silver Bells Junior School, which has since been shut down due to the exam fiasco.
Source:The Star
November 18, 2024 21:45 UTC
'Animal House' Star Tim Matheson Says He's 'Lucky' He Didn't Become Coke Addict
Tim Matheson reflected on his career in Hollywood during the 1970s and early '80s, saying that he is "lucky" he didn't become another casualty to hard drugs. The "Animal House" star, 76, revealed in his recently released memoir, "Damn Glad to Meet You," that he dabbled in cocaine but never went overboard like many other stars at the time. Having co-starred opposite John Belushi in "Animal House," Matheson said he witnessed firsthand the destructive path of Hollywood excess. Matheson also worked with Chris Farley, who died of a drug overdose in 1997, and writer Doug Kenney, who died in 1980 after an accidental fall. He added that "in the beginning, everybody said, 'Cocaine is not bad for you …' But no, the truth comes out."
Source:The Star
November 18, 2024 18:53 UTC
Botched cosmetic surgery: State cracks the whip
Health Principal Secretary Mary MuthoniThe government, through the Ministry of Health, has initiated the process to regulate the cosmetic surgery industry in the country through a nationwide crackdown targeting non-compliant facilities. Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni says it follows the recent tragic death of a city woman due to complications from a cosmetic procedure offered at a city clinic. She said the goal is to ensure all facilities providing invasive cosmetic procedures meet the required standards for safe and quality care. The cosmetic surgery procedure, roughly estimated to cost as low as Sh50,000 to Sh350,000 or above in Kenya depending on areas to be worked on, can be dangerous. Subsequent treatments at different facilities to correct complications from the initial surgery failed.
Source:The Star
November 18, 2024 18:36 UTC
Shutdown looms in counties over cash crisis
According to the Council of Governors (CoG) chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi, counties are yet to receive their Equitable Allocation for the current Financial Year hence crippling operations and provision of essential services. The chairperson said the cash crunch has been further exacerbated by delays in disbursement from the National Treasury. Abdullahi took exception to the National Assembly’s decision to slash the counties equitable share by Sh20 billion, warning that this reduction would severely affect service delivery. The council called on the Senate to urgently pass the County Allocation of Revenue Act to resolve the funding stalemate. Further, they demanded that the National Treasury release the outstanding funds to avoid a complete shutdown of county operations.
Source:Standard Digital
November 18, 2024 18:24 UTC
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Ole Sapit Breaks Silence on ACK’s Position After Catholic Bishops Statement
Editor's Review The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has broken its silence over its position on the recent statement by Catholic bishops. Ole Sapit further condemned the attacks on the Catholic bishops, affirming that no amount of intimidation will stop the church from speaking out the truth. "We, the ACK, fully support the Catholic bishops' statement to the nation. Please concentrate on providing leadership in a meaningful way and first tackle the myriad of problems that are bedeviling the country," Ole Sapit explained. Ole Sapit stated the church was neither condemning nor criticizing the government but was demanding accountability, transparency, and urgent interventions to resolve matters raised.
Source:Daily Nation
November 18, 2024 17:33 UTC
Ring girl breaks silence on 'overwhelming' rise to fame in Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Ring girl Sydney Thomas has spoken out after her rapid rise to fame during Mike Tyson's bout with Jake Paul. Another joked: "If the Paul vs Tyson fight buffered only while showing Sydney Thomas the fight wouldn't have been so bad," referencing the live streaming issues that plagued the event. (Image: iamsydneythomas/Instagram)A third fan quipped: "My entire feed is Sydney Thomas content and honestly I'm down with it." A fourth gushed: "Just watched the highlights of Mike Tyson destroying Jake Paul, it was crazy a fight but my winner is Sydney Thomas."
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November 18, 2024 17:05 UTC
John Stamos vows to support Dave Coulier amid cancer diagnosis
John Stamos has openly pledged his support to Dave Coulier as he battles Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The actor took to social media to share photos with his former Full House co-star, who went public with his cancer diagnosis Wednesday on Today. “I didn’t want them to hear it from someone else, so I sent a text message out,” Coulier told People. “I went from, I got a little bit of a head cold to I have cancer, and it was pretty overwhelming. This has been a really fast roller coaster ride of a journey,” he told the outlet.
Source:The Star
November 18, 2024 15:39 UTC
Court freezes Mathee wa Ngara's millions
Court gavel/FILEThe Assets recovery agency has secured orders freezing eleven properties belonging to businesswoman Mathee Wa Ngara. Mathee Wa Ngara was arrested in August in an apartment in Juja and subsequently charged in court with trafficking narcotic drugs. At the time of arrest, one David Okoth was cleaning a Toyota Sienta which was believed to have delivered a consignment of narcotic drugs to Mathee Wa Ngara. Some of the items are listed as six sacks of dry plant material suspected to be narcotic drugs in the sitting area, a weighing scale, a brown diary, assorted empty sacks, and title deeds. He also issued an order prohibiting the sale and transfer of two motor vehicles registered in Mathee Wa Ngara's name and another in Jumba's name.
Source:The Star
November 18, 2024 15:18 UTC