Gold mines and untold stories: Soweto's urban hikes
More than a century of plundering the earth for gold has left a strange but compelling legacy in Soweto. Soweto is full of gritty urban landscapes and alleys which evoke its history as one of apartheid's battlegrounds. "We used to be little hunter-gatherers here," he said, pointing to a dam by an abandoned gold mine. More than a century of plundering the earth for gold has left a strange but compelling legacy in Soweto. "Had I not heard of this hike on a local post, I would never have come here," he told AFP.
Source:News 24
January 29, 2023 08:34 UTC
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Bitange Ndemo Among 38 Uhuru-Era Envoys Facing Recall [LIST]
Half of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s appointed envoys are facing a recall by President William Ruto. Former ICT Permanent Secretary Bitange Ndemo (right) with former US President Barack Obama during a past event. File“The recall of envoys will vary from one person to another. “Unless terminated, a high commissioner, ambassador, diplomatic or consular representative shall serve for a term of four years,” the Law states. According to Act No 12 of 2021 of Kenyan Laws, the President has the power to recall any ambassador before the term ends.
Source:Daily Nation
January 29, 2023 08:28 UTC
Vitimbi Star Mama Kayai Thrills Fans with Smooth Dance Moves: "Wazee Hukumbuka"
Vitimbi star Mama Kayai and her colleague enjoy quality moments. Photo: Mama Kayai. Mama Kayai was dressed in a colourful dera, maroon turban and flat shoes, while her counterpart, who is also a content creator and emcee was dressed in a dark green suit, jungle green shirt with a matching tie and a cap. The two thespians showed off their perfectly synchronised dance moves, leaving fans awed. Vionelvino said:"Big up Mama Kayai.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2023 08:14 UTC
Harrison Ford is happy for 'Indiana Jones' co-star bagging Oscar nomination English.Lokmat.com
He's a great guy," Ford, 80, told Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of his new Apple TV+ series Shrinking. Ford and Quan, 51, last acted together in the second film in the 'Indiana Jones' franchise, where Ford played the titular role and Quan played the young Short Round. When asked if an on-screen reunion is possible between the stars, Ford told ET, "That'd be great." Ford attended an event to promote the upcoming 'Indiana Jones' film, while Quan was invited for his role in season 2 of 'Loki'. Ford, Quan said, ended up looking at him with his "classic, famous, grumpy Harrison Ford look" before recognising him.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2023 08:09 UTC
Raila Odinga Names Leaders Likely to Succeed Him when He Retires from Politics
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition leader Raila Odinga in a past event. Photo: Raila Odinga. Possible successorsThe former premier further disclosed the names of people who will possibly take over from him when he retires. However, Joho has not been active in the political scene since Raila lost the presidency to President William Ruto. As for Kioni, he has been vocal and repetitively insisting that Raila won the presidency but was rigged out.
Source:Daily Nation
January 29, 2023 08:05 UTC
Harrison Ford is happy for ‘Indiana Jones’ co-star bagging Oscar nomination
Hollywood star Harrison Ford saluted his former ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ co-star Ke Huy Quan for his Oscar nomination this week – the star’s latest milestone following the success of his comeback film ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’, reports People magazine. He’s a great guy,” Ford, 80, told Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of his new Apple TV+ series Shrinking. I’m very happy for him.”Ford and Quan, 51, last acted together in the second film in the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise, where Ford played the titular role and Quan played the young Short Round. When asked if an on-screen reunion is possible between the stars, Ford told ET, “That’d be great.”As per People, the duo previously reunited in September 2022 when Quan shared a sweet photo of himself and Ford on Instagram. Ford attended an event to promote the upcoming ‘Indiana Jones’ film, while Quan was invited for his role in season 2 of ‘Loki’.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2023 07:02 UTC
Vioja Mahakamani Star Sends Special Request to Ruto
Vioja Mahakamani veteran actress, Lucy Wangui Gichomo, pleaded with President William Ruto on behalf of all legendary artistes in the creative industry. After the prosecutor died, we are the ones who came to his aid, friends and former president Uhuru,” she noted. Commenting on presidential commendations, the actress expounded that most veteran artistes were awarded only during Moi’s tenure. In 2018, Mary Kavere, popularly known as Mama Kayai, who also is a Vitimbi veteran actress was honored with the Grand Warrior Award. Thespians Mama Kayai (left), Makokha (centre) and Nyasuguta (right) who acted in Vitimbi and Vioja Mahakamani File
Source:Daily Nation
January 29, 2023 06:22 UTC
Harrison Ford Speaks Out After Indiana Jones Co-Star Ke Huy Quan Lands Oscar Nomination For Everything Everywhere All At Once
His former Indiana Jones co-star, Harrison Ford, seems pretty happy as well, as he praised the actor's Oscar-nominated performance. Harrison Ford recently chatted with ET at the premiere of his new Apple TV+ series, Shrinking. He and Ke Huy Quan co-starred in 1984's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, in which the 13-year-old Quan played Short Round. Last year, he reunited with Harrison Ford at Disney’s D23 convention, where the two shared a hug and took photos. All in all, we'll be seeing Ke Huy Quan and Harrison Ford plenty in the months to come.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2023 05:11 UTC
Veteran Journalist Who Impressed Ruto Shares Insights of His 30-Year Career at NMG
Elias Makori, a veteran sports journalist, took a trip down memory lane reminiscing on his 30-year career at Nation Media Group (NMG). In an essay, Makori noted that he joined NMG in 1993, then aged only 22 years, after his one-year stint at Standard Media Group. His growth was so steady that in 2021, he attracted the attention of President William Ruto who sent him a personalised congratulatory message when he got appointed to the World Athletics Heritage Plaque Panel of Experts. Ascreengran of NTV's 9 pm news showing President William Ruto's congratulatory message to Elias Makori in 2021 Elias Makori"I share in the belief and trust that World Athletics has shown in you. According to Makori, this is his last decade at NMG noting that he would pursue a career in mentorship after leaving the Kimathi Street-based media house.
Source:Daily Nation
January 29, 2023 04:15 UTC
Harrison Ford Reacts to Indiana Jones Costar Ke Huy Quan's Oscar Nod: 'He's a Great Guy'
Harrison Ford and Ke Huy QuanROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty, Mike Coppola/GettyOnce you film a car chase together, you're bonded forever! Harrison Ford saluted his former Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom costar Ke Huy Quan for his Oscar nomination this week — the star's latest milestone following the success of his comeback film Everything Everywhere All at Once. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Moviestore/Shutterstock (1592806a) Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom, Harrison Ford, Ke Huy Quan Film and TelevisionMoviestore/ShutterstockRELATED: Steven Spielberg and Ke Huy Quan Reconnect on Red Carpet in Adorable Indiana Jones ReunionFord and Quan, 51, last acted together in the second film in the Indiana Jones franchise, where Ford played the titular role and Quan played the young Short Round. Ford attended the event to promote the upcoming Indiana Jones film, while Quan was invited for his role in season 2 of Loki. Ford, Quan said, ended up looking at him with his "classic, famous, grumpy Harrison Ford look" before recognizing him.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2023 03:58 UTC
Steve Ogolla's Wife Cebbie Refuses to Confirm if She's Planning to Hold White Wedding: "Pray for Me"
Steve Ogolla's wife Cebbie Koks told women not to settle. Photo: Cebbie Koks Nyasego. One asked if she planned on holding a white wedding now that she had a colourful traditional wedding which took place on December 28, 2022. Another netizen shared that she is planning on getting married in May 2023 but planning the wedding was so stressful. Steve Ogolla spent KSh 4.1 million on wedding, dowryTUKO.co.ke recently learned from a reliable source that Ogolla spent KSh 4.1 million to plan his traditional wedding with Cebbie.
Source:Daily Nation
January 29, 2023 03:31 UTC
As GOT7's Jackson Wang gears up to land in India, desi Ahgases bust out 'aarti ki thaali' memes to welcome the star
Desi fans gear up to welcome Jackson Wang in India Subscribe to NotificationsAhgases, are you okay? Jackson Wang performing at Lollapalooza IndiaFor those of you living under a rock, Lollapalooza India kick-started today, January 28 and one of the performing artists on the second day is none other than Jackson Wang. The singer will be visiting India for the first time, and desi Ahgases are going gaga at the moment. As visuals of the GOT7 star at the airport go viral on the internet, desi fans are having their own virtual gathering, as they trend #JACKSONININDIA as much as they can. How excited are you to see the singer in India for the first time?
Source:The Star
January 29, 2023 03:23 UTC
Minnesota Senate passes abortion bill opponents call 'most extreme' in nation
After 15 hours of contentious debate, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation early Saturday morning that guarantees the right to abortion, a bill pro-life Republicans have called the "most extreme" in the nation. The Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act passed the state Senate 34-33, after Republicans had unsuccessfully tried to amend the bill 35 times. And by passing the PRO Act into state law, the Minnesota Legislature will allow us to do just that," she added in a statement. Story continuesOHIO CITY LOOSENS ABORTION RESTRICTIONS UNDER PRESSURE FROM ACTIVISTSOpponents disagree, arguing the bill establishes a right to abortion up until the moment of birth. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe PRO Act now heads to Democratic Gov.
Source:Daily Nation
January 29, 2023 03:11 UTC
Machachari's Actress Millie Stuns Fans, Atwoli's Daughter on Dad's Missed Calls and Other Stories This Week
On the right is Joyce Omondi in high school uniform. Joyce Omondi slays in school uniform, high heels: "Back to school"Kenyan students reported back to secondary and primary schools this week after over two months of holiday. Citizen TV's Waihiga Mwaura's wife stunned netizens after she stepped out clad in Kenya High School uniform to celebrate them. This came weeks after a Kisumu assistant chief went viral for impressively dancing to Kuna Kuna in a club. Source: InstagramLast week, Karen Nyamu went viral for disclosing that she stopped wearing wigs because her ex-lover Samidoh hated them.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2023 01:44 UTC
Harrison Ford 'so happy' for 'Indiana Jones' co-star Ke Huy Quan after Oscar nomination: 'Great guy'
Harrison Ford heaped praise on his "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" co-star Ke Huy Quan after the "Everything Everywhere All At Once" actor was nominated for his first Academy Award. He's a great guy," Ford told the outlet at the premiere of his new Apple TV series "Shrinking." "That'd be great," Ford told the outlet. The Vietnam native has already been recognized for his performance, winning numerous accolades, including the Golden Globe award for best supporting actor in a motion picture and the Critic's Choice Award for best supporting actor. "We were at the D23 event, and I was told Harrison was gonna be there," he said.
Source:The Star
January 29, 2023 01:27 UTC