Hit Squad officially bow out of Club Games
The national boxing team, Hit Squad's campaign at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has officially ended. All the judges scored 5-0 in favour of Parker. Hit Squad captain Nick Okoth also lost his featherweight Round of 32 bouts to Guyanese Allicock Keevin. The exit of the seasoned Hit Squad captain dealt the East African nation a huge blow given he was earlier tipped to replicate his performance at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Dehli, India where he bagged gold. Hit Squad kicked off their campaign on a bizarre note after the organizers of the Club Games blatantly rejected their apparel on the eve of the competition.
Source:Daily Nation
August 05, 2022 18:20 UTC
Azimio Candidate Throws Cash to Crowd to Disrupt Opponents Rally
The sibling rivalry in Azimio la Umoja played out in Kikuyu after Jubilee parliamentary candidate, Owen Ndung'u, threw money at a crowd attending KANU's Stephen Kigathi rally. From left to right : Kikuyu MP aspirants Stephen Kigathi (KANU) and Owen Ndung'u (Jubilee). Other candidates in the race include Geoge Gitau (Chama Cha Kazi), John Wamagata (Safina) and Geoffrey Muya (Narc-Kenya) and independent candidates Stephen Njuguna, Fredrik Gituku, Frank Mbugua and Simon Mburu. The Electoral Code of Conduct prohibits the disruption of rallies by any candidates, which may call for punishments ranging from fines to ultimate disqualification from the race. From Right; IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati Addressing Election Officials In A Past Event.
Source:Daily Nation
August 05, 2022 17:52 UTC
Ruto tells off Uhuru for calling him a liar
Deputy President William Ruto on Thursday evening defiantly addressed thousands of Kenya Kwanza supporters at the historic Tononoka grounds in Mombasa. Earlier on, the Deputy President had accused the government of trying to stop the rally because of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s tour to the region. Ruto arrived at Tononoka grounds at 5 pm, just a few hours after President Uhuru commissioned the Makupa Bridge at 3:30 pm. That nothing has been going on in government because of the handshake,” said President Uhuru. While addressing the Tononoka rally, Ruto told President Uhuru that he is not a liar and has always stood by what he has said.
Source:The Star
August 05, 2022 17:33 UTC
Nandy reacts after Rayvanny was fined Sh2.5M for performing at her concert
The award-winning star went on to reveal that Rayvanny was paid like any other artiste who performed at her event. He came with like 4 cars and 13 people on his team, that’s his bodyguards and others. Addressing the issue of Rayvanny being fined by WCB Nandy said; “I have seen the news and I feel bad for him because I feel like I put him in trouble. Rayvanny fined by Diamond Sh2.5 millionOn August 3rd, reports surfaced online indicating that Ravyanny had allegedly been fined Sh2.5 million (Tsh50 million) for performing at Nandy festival before exiting the Diamond Platnumz’s owned record label WCB Wasafi completely. According to those privy to the details, the Next Level Music CEO had not terminated his contract fully at WCB Wasafi, before making a surprise appearance at Nandy festival.
Source:The Star
August 05, 2022 15:59 UTC
Commonwealth Games schedule: Kenya eyes steeple medal, 200m sprinters eye history
Here is how Kenya’s line up on day eight of the ‘Club Games’ looks like. Australia’s Jessica Hull is the only sub-4 athlete in the Heat while Chebet will also need to contend with Uganda’s 2019 World Champion Winny Nanyondo in the Heat. 1:49pm – Men’s 4x400m Relay Heats William Mbevi in action during the Heats of the men’s 400m. 11pm – Men’s 400m SemisJust like in the women’s race, Kenya will have only one representative in the men’s 400m, Boniface Mweresa flying the flag. With her absence, that now leaves World Under-10 Champion Jackline Chepkoech as Kenya’s only medal hopeful in the event.
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August 05, 2022 15:09 UTC
'Climate criminal': Celebrities rapped over jet use
US pop star Taylor Swift ranked number one on a list of the worst private jet emission offenders among celebrities. Then last week, British sustainability marketing firm Yard named and shamed the "worst private jet CO2 emission offenders" among celebrities. The usage of private jets has soared since the coronavirus pandemic, with wealthier customers seeking to avoid any cancellations. Private jet flights increased by seven percent in 2021 compared to 2019, according to aviation data research firm WingX. In Europe, celebrities using private jets could use the continent's vast train network for the majority of their journeys instead, Todts said.
Source:The Star
August 05, 2022 14:28 UTC
Kimwarer and Arror: Dam scandal that jolted the Jubilee legacy
Residents of HZ area at the Kimwarer Dam, Keiyo South Constituency in Elgeyo Marakwet County in September 2019. “We’ve heard that there is some money totalling Sh21 billion for the Kimwarer and Arror dams construction. He should stay away from matters around this Arror and Kimwarer dams saga. “I can say without fear of contradiction that no money meant for construction of the Kimwarer and Arror dams was stolen. The decision to cancel the Kimwarer dam project and downgrade Arror further angered leaders from the area, deepening the political rivalry that was now all in the open.
Source:Standard Digital
August 05, 2022 11:56 UTC
With devils on the cross, vote to save our nation
Kenyans line up on a queue to cast their vote in the 2017 General Election. The 16,000-strong pool of aspirants includes men and women of dubious character, thieves, robbers, murderers, land grabbers and confidence tricksters. That’s why they will vote in a new crop of charlatans to replace the old one. He’s likely to be told, let’s wait and see the election outcome, bwana! They apprenticed as thieves and robbers, so let’s pick the seven cleverest!
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August 05, 2022 11:13 UTC
Cherotich, Mutunga bag gold and silver in Cali
Faith Cherotich and Damaris Mutunga have delivered gold and silver respectively at the ongoing World Under 20 Championships in Cali, Colombia. World Under-20 3000m SC champion Faith Cherotich wiped out a strong field in a gun-to-tape performance to clinch the 3000m steeplechase title in 9:16.14. Ethiopia's Sembo Almayew and Meseret Yeshaneh settled for second (9:30.41) and third (9:42.02) respectively. In the women's 400m final, Damaris Mutunga, against all odds, settled for silver in 51.71. Cherotich's gold is Kenya's third while Mutunga's silver is the first second-place finish at the championships.
Source:The Star
August 05, 2022 10:02 UTC
Why Kenyans should vote for Raila - Bishop Nduati
John Nduati of God's Power Church in Ruaraka has called on Kenyans to vote for the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance presidential candidate Raila Odinga. "I urge my people and Kenyans at large to wake up and go vote for Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua peacefully, for the sake of the stability of this country and region at large. We face many challenges but we will overcame them after the polls," Bishop Nduati said. In the statement, he stated his reasons for asking Kenyans to support Raila. They include;Raila and Martha are both leaders of reputable history and stand in many issues that affect the country.
Source:The Star
August 05, 2022 09:21 UTC
Govt Details How Kenyans Are Losing Millions in Banking Fraud
Kenyans are at high risk of losing money through banking fraud owing to mobile banking that has grown from a mere 14 per cent in 2009 to 84 per cent in 2022. "These have implications on consumer confidence and overall financial stability," warned the government. A display of a phone showing Money transactions on Phone Capital GroupRapid adoption of mobile money has been categorized as disruptive in the financial services provision. It has, however, come with new risks and raised consumer protections issues, with implications on financial stability risks. Some of financial institutions that have been implicated in money fraud are based in Nigeria, Africa's most largest economy.
Source:Daily Nation
August 05, 2022 07:34 UTC
County 49: Showmax Releases Trailer of Upcoming Political Thriller
Showmax has unveiled the first look trailer and images for the upcoming Kenyan political thriller series County 49, premiering on 25 August 2022. Terrorists abducted Governor Nerimah Mkung in Shomax's thriller, County 49. Source: UGCGovernor taken hostage by terror groupCounty 49 follows the political intrigues of the fictional Bwatele county, Kenya’s 49th county and the nation’s breadbasket. The trailer opens with the new governor of Bwatele county, Nerimah Mkung, visiting the marginalised Sector 4 with a new message for change, but it might be too late. Bring back our money,” Governor Nerimah is forced to read on live TV.
Source:Daily Nation
August 05, 2022 07:34 UTC
Filmmakers Launch Campaign to Promote Local Film and Content
An initiative aimed at reawakening interest in the Kenyan film and content industry has been launched in Nairobi. The campaign dubbed #WeWatchKenyan was launched at the iHUB at attended by various superstars in the creative industry. The move is an attempt to arouse interest in local films among Kenyans and acknowledge the many interesting ideas being created by local talent. The launch featured a screening of the Internationally-acclaimed crime thriller, Why U Hate and attracted a watch party of several local filmmakers as well as the cast and crew of the movie. The initiative is supported by Kenya Film Commission, YAKWETU Online Limited, a Kenyan-based Startup running MyMovies.Africa watch parties in Nairobi until December 2022.
Source:Daily Nation
August 05, 2022 07:09 UTC
Corruption, unethical conduct and lies: Teffo faces mounting claims as regulator seeks to disbar him
The Legal Practice Council's (LPC) bid to have advocate Malesela Teffo either struck from the roll or suspended stems from dozens of complaints against him, some claiming unethical conduct and others alleging illegal behaviour. On Thursday, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria heard of the facts and circumstances which led to the LPC filing an application to have Teffo struck from the roll, effectively banning him from practicing law in South Africa. READ | Teffo fails in bid to dismiss application to have him barred from practicing law
Source:News 24
August 05, 2022 07:02 UTC
Naseebo Lal’s son sings ‘Tu Jhoom’ goes viral, watch video
Naseebo Lal posted a video while singing his mother’s popular song Tu Jhoom. The soulful song “Tu Jhoom” is from Coke Studio season 14. AdvertisementThe son of legendary singer Naseebo Lal, Murad Hussain, has captured the hearts of online users with his strong singing. 1 hit song from Coke Studio, “Tu Jhoom,” on social media. Also Read Naseebo Lal wows fans with his performance Naseebo Lal, one of the most famous singers in Pakistan, recently did...
Source:The Star
August 05, 2022 06:50 UTC