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22/12/2022

A major winter storm sweeping the US this week may bring the coldest Christmas in four decades to parts of the country, say forecasters. The "once-in-a-generation" cold snap - which began in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, before churning east - will become a "bomb cyclone" by Friday. More than 90 million people are under winter weather alerts across 37 states....

A major winter storm sweeping the US this week may bring the coldest Christmas in four decades to parts of the country, say forecasters. The “once-in-a-generation” cold snap – which began in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, before churning east – will become a “bomb cyclone” by Friday. ...

21/12/2022

Seven suspects charged with the murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai have finally been released on a cash bail of Sh500,000 after being in custody for the last seven years. Justice Justus Bwonwonga granted them a bond of Sh700,000 each and two sureties of similar amount. In the alternative they were given a cash bail of Sh500,000. But even if they are able to pay, the seven accused persons are still battling charges of violently robbing the deceased at city court, Nairobi....

Seven suspects charged with the murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai have finally been released on a cash bail of Sh500,000 after being in custody for the last seven years. Justice Justus Bwonwonga granted them a bond of Sh700,000 each and two sureties of similar amount. In the alternative they....

21/12/2022

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing opposition from a section of Mount Kenya leaders following his endorsement as the designated Mt Kenya kingpin. Led by Kirinyaga Jubilee Party Chair Muriithi wa Kang’ara, Gachagua was on Wednesday, December 21, warned against imposing himself on the people of Central Kenya. Speaking to journalists after a consultative meeting in Kirinyaga, Wa Kang’ara sent a warning to the DP, claiming that the region still answers to former President Uhuru Kenyatta....

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing opposition from a section of Mount Kenya leaders following his endorsement as the designated Mt Kenya kingpin. Led by Kirinyaga Jubilee Party Chair Muriithi wa Kang’ara, Gachagua was on Wednesday, December 21, warned against imposing himself on the peo...

21/12/2022

France star Kylian Mbappe returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday just three days after he ended up on the losing side despite scoring a hat-trick in the World Cup final. The 24-year-old cast a despondent figure in the aftermath of France's loss to Argentina - led by his PSG team-mate Lionel Messi - in a penalty shootout, despite his goals twice bringing the 2018 champions level....

France star Kylian Mbappe returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday just three days after he ended up on the losing side despite scoring a hat-trick in the World Cup final. The 24-year-old cast a despondent figure in the aftermath of France’s loss to Argentina – led by his PSG t...

21/12/2022

A parliamentary committee in The Gambia has recommended prosecution of the Indian manufacturer of cough syrups suspected of causing the deaths of at least 70 children in the country. It said Maiden Pharmaceuticals should be held accountable for exporting what it called contaminated medicine. The WHO had issued an alert in October advising regulators to stop the sale of the syrups....

A parliamentary committee in The Gambia has recommended prosecution of the Indian manufacturer of cough syrups suspected of causing the deaths of at least 70 children in the country. It said Maiden Pharmaceuticals should be held accountable for exporting what it called contaminated medicine. The WHO...

21/12/2022

A committee in the US House of Representatives has voted to make public six years of Donald Trump's tax returns. The move caps a nearly four-year legal battle by Democrats to obtain the documents, which was ultimately decided by the US Supreme Court last month. US presidents are not required by law to release their tax returns, but for decades they have done so voluntarily....

A committee in the US House of Representatives has voted to make public six years of Donald Trump’s tax returns. The move caps a nearly four-year legal battle by Democrats to obtain the documents, which was ultimately decided by the US Supreme Court last month. US presidents are not required by la...

21/12/2022

Robinson Fwaro, 14, a pupil who scored 431 marks in the 2022 KCPE exams wants to be a software engineer. The pupil from Christ the King Primary School in Kanduyi constituency in Bungoma county revealed his aspiration during an interview at his former school on Wednesday. Fwaro said he is filled with joy and he did not expect to be the first student in Kenya....

Robinson Fwaro, 14, a pupil who scored 431 marks in the 2022 KCPE exams wants to be a software engineer. The pupil from Christ the King Primary School in Kanduyi constituency in Bungoma county revealed his aspiration during an interview at his former school on Wednesday. Fwaro said he is filled with...

21/12/2022

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development has already released curriculum designs and instructional materials for Grade 7 learners, Education CS Ezekiel Machogu has said. More than 1.2 million learners are set to transition to the grade when schools open in January. Speaking when he released the 2022 KCPE results, Machogu at the same said he will be meeting with players in the sector to consider the guidelines to be adopted....

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development has already released curriculum designs and instructional materials for Grade 7 learners, Education CS Ezekiel Machogu has said. More than 1.2 million learners are set to transition to the grade when schools open in January. Speaking when he released the 202...

19/12/2022

A Police officer in Magarini has been arrested for allegedly defiling a minor in Marereni of Kilifi County. The suspect was arrested by police officers attached to the AHTCPU, Mombasa, on Sunday night and will be arraigned in a Kilifi court on Monday. A police report seen by the Star revealed that the officer will be charged with defilement. "The offense was committed on diverse dates in September of 2021 against one S.R.F aged 16 years," said the report in part.

A Police officer in Magarini has been arrested for allegedly defiling a minor in Marereni of Kilifi County. The suspect was arrested by police officers attached to the AHTCPU, Mombasa, on Sunday night and will be arraigned in a Kilifi court on Monday. A police report seen by the Star revealed that t...

19/12/2022

The family of Eric Ciira, the 16-year-old boy who fatally stabbed during initiation ceremony in Limuru, Kiambu County is yet to come to terms with the news of the death of their son. The boy is said to have visited a family that was hosting the ceremony in Kwambira village, only for the family to be called to urgently rush him to the hospital where he succumbed to stab wounds....

The family of Eric Ciira, the 16-year-old boy who fatally stabbed during initiation ceremony in Limuru, Kiambu County is yet to come to terms with the news of the death of their son. The boy is said to have visited a family that was hosting the ceremony in Kwambira village, only for the family to [....

19/12/2022

Twitter's owner Elon Musk is asking users of the social media platform to vote on his future as its chief executive officer. In a poll to his 122 million followers, he tweeted: "Should I step down as head... I will abide by the results..." The technology tycoon, who also runs Tesla and Space X, has faced tremendous criticism since taking over Twitter....

Twitter’s owner Elon Musk is asking users of the social media platform to vote on his future as its chief executive officer. In a poll to his 122 million followers, he tweeted: “Should I step down as head… I will abide by the results…” The technology tycoon, who also runs Tesla and Space X...

16/12/2022

Former US President Donald Trump has launched a collection of digital trading cards depicting him in various guises including a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver. Mr Trump said "These limited edition cards feature amazing ART of my Life & Career!" Last month the billionaire launched his third bid for the White House. He triggered speculation this week after saying he would make a "major announcement"....

Former US President Donald Trump has launched a collection of digital trading cards depicting him in various guises including a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver. Mr Trump said “These limited edition cards feature amazing ART of my Life & Career!” Last month the billionaire launched his thi...

16/12/2022

Twitter accounts belonging to several prominent journalists covering the company's owner, Elon Musk, have had their accounts abruptly suspended. Reporters for the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post are among those who found themselves locked out of their accounts on Thursday evening. A Twitter spokeswoman told tech website The Verge that the ban was related to the live sharing of location data....

Twitter accounts belonging to several prominent journalists covering the company’s owner, Elon Musk, have had their accounts abruptly suspended. Reporters for the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post are among those who found themselves locked out of their accounts on Thursday evening. A Twitte...

16/12/2022

In the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's much anticipated second part of their docuseries on Netflix, Prince Harry says Buckingham Palace signed off on him and Meghan "moving to South Africa". "It was very much an internal document and it was leaked to The Times newspaper then that whole plan was then scrapped," he said. The headline in The Times on 20 October 2019 states: "Harry and Meghan ‘need a break’ - and would love to move to Africa."...

In the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s much anticipated second part of their docuseries on Netflix, Prince Harry says Buckingham Palace signed off on him and Meghan “moving to South Africa”. “It was very much an internal document and it was leaked to The Times newspaper then that whole plan was...

16/12/2022

Several children in Egypt are reported to have died after being mistakenly given fake antibiotics. In one case a two-year-old child with a high temperature died after hospital doctors injected him with drugs that turned out to be counterfeit. Egyptian media say more than $160m worth of fake medicines have been seized there in the past month alone - though the problem is a global one. A recent report by the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene estimated that counterfeit medicines kill as many as 300,000 children each year.

Several children in Egypt are reported to have died after being mistakenly given fake antibiotics. In one case a two-year-old child with a high temperature died after hospital doctors injected him with drugs that turned out to be counterfeit. Egyptian media say more than $160m worth of fake medicine...

15/12/2022

Nigeria will on Thursday introduce into circulation its new currency in the first such redesign in 20 years. The authorities say the measure is meant to address insecurity, tackle counterfeiting and force excess cash back into the banking system. Nigeria’s central bank had said more than 80% of the money in circulation was being hoarded by individuals. It has urged people to take their old naira notes to commercial banks for replacement....

Nigeria will on Thursday introduce into circulation its new currency in the first such redesign in 20 years. The authorities say the measure is meant to address insecurity, tackle counterfeiting and force excess cash back into the banking system. Nigeria’s central bank had said more than 80% of th...

15/12/2022

Denmark's new coalition government is set to scrap a bank holiday to boost defence spending. It is one of the first measures agreed by the unusual coalition between centre-left and centre-right parties - the first since the 1970s. The centre-left Social Democrat party, the centre-right Liberal Party and the centrist Moderate party are all part of the new government. Incumbent Social Democrat PM Mette Frederiksen will carry on in the job....

Denmark’s new coalition government is set to scrap a bank holiday to boost defence spending. It is one of the first measures agreed by the unusual coalition between centre-left and centre-right parties – the first since the 1970s. The centre-left Social Democrat party, the centre-right Liberal P...

15/12/2022

An overseas Chinese student in the US has been charged with stalking and threatening another Chinese student who took part in pro-democracy activism on their campus. US prosecutors say Xiaolei Wu, 25, sent threats to the girl and also reported her family to authorities in China. The Berklee College of Music student was arrested in Boston on Wednesday. He is alleged to have targeted the girl after she put up fliers calling for greater political freedom in China....

An overseas Chinese student in the US has been charged with stalking and threatening another Chinese student who took part in pro-democracy activism on their campus. US prosecutors say Xiaolei Wu, 25, sent threats to the girl and also reported her family to authorities in China. The Berklee College....

15/12/2022

Some security rules on liquids and items such as laptops in airport hand luggage will be scrapped next year. The government has set a deadline of June 2024 for most UK airports to install new high-tech 3D scanners, that show more detailed images of baggage. The changes will see the 100ml liquid rule increased to two litres and mean passengers won't need to remove electrical items from bags at security....

Some security rules on liquids and items such as laptops in airport hand luggage will be scrapped next year. The government has set a deadline of June 2024 for most UK airports to install new high-tech 3D scanners, that show more detailed images of baggage. The changes will see the 100ml liquid rule...

15/12/2022

The Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has asked US President Joe Biden to “put pressure on Rwanda in order to stop its support to the M23 rebels". The two presidents spoke at a bilateral meeting during the ongoing US-Africa summit in Washington. The US has previously called on Rwanda to stop its support to the M23 - while Kigali has continuously denied links with the rebels....

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has asked US President Joe Biden to “put pressure on Rwanda in order to stop its support to the M23 rebels”. The two presidents spoke at a bilateral meeting during the ongoing US-Africa summit in Washington. The US has previously ca...

14/12/2022

Megan Thee Stallion has described in emotional courtroom testimony her "shock" as fellow rapper Tory Lanez allegedly opened fire on her. "I can't believe I have to come here and do this," she told a jury in Los Angeles. The Grammy-winning rapper said she was shot in the feet after leaving a pool party at Kylie Jenner's house. Jurors heard she insulted the accused and demanded to be let out of a luxury car before he fired five rounds at her....

Megan Thee Stallion has described in emotional courtroom testimony her “shock” as fellow rapper Tory Lanez allegedly opened fire on her. “I can’t believe I have to come here and do this,” she told a jury in Los Angeles. The Grammy-winning rapper said she was shot in the feet after leaving ...

14/12/2022

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo Félix Tshisekedi says he will cut short his trip to the US, where he is attending the US-Africa leaders summit, after floods killed more than 120 people in Kinshasa. In a tweet, Mr Tshisekedi says he will return home on Thursday after his meeting with President Joe Biden. Three days of national mourning have been declared and the president has told state agencies to assist the affected families and start rebuilding damaged infrastructure....

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo Félix Tshisekedi says he will cut short his trip to the US, where he is attending the US-Africa leaders summit, after floods killed more than 120 people in Kinshasa. In a tweet, Mr Tshisekedi says he will return home on Thursday after his meeting wi...

14/12/2022

Two trailers collided head-on at the Governor area along the Maai Mahiu-Naivasha Road on Wednesday morning before bursting into flames. According to the National Police Service (NPS), the fire was caused by the impact of the collision, which caused both vehicles to veer off the road. Officers from the Maai Mahiu Police Station, who responded quickly to the incident, evacuated the casualties....

Two trailers collided head-on at the Governor area along the Maai Mahiu-Naivasha Road on Wednesday morning before bursting into flames. According to the National Police Service (NPS), the fire was caused by the impact of the collision, which caused both vehicles to veer off the road. Officers from t...

13/12/2022

The health authorities in Ethiopia's Tigray region have commended the flow of medical supplies into the war-hit region following the peace agreement signed between the federal government and the rebel forces, the TPLF-run Tigray TV has reported. "The Tigray Health Bureau has said basic medicines and medical equipment are flowing into Tigray and being distributed to health institutions following the ceasefire agreement," it reported…...

The health authorities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have commended the flow of medical supplies into the war-hit region following the peace agreement signed between the federal government and the rebel forces, the TPLF-run Tigray TV has reported. “The Tigray Health Bureau has said basic medicines...

13/12/2022

Long Distance Coordinator Daniel Nyarunda explained that high operation costs necessitated the move. "Yes, we have withdrawn the buses. Our prices were not as competitive (Ksh1,200) as that of our rivals (Ksh800), and lowering the costs further would only cause loss," Nyarunda intimated.He clarified that the withdrawal would only be short-term, confirming that the shuttles plying the route would still be in operation....

Long Distance Coordinator Daniel Nyarunda explained that high operation costs necessitated the move. “Yes, we have withdrawn the buses. Our prices were not as competitive (Ksh1,200) as that of our rivals (Ksh800), and lowering the costs further would only cause loss,” Nyarunda intimated.He clari...

13/12/2022

President William Ruto on Monday awarded a number of countrymen and women for their outstanding service to the nation in different capacities as part of the 59th Jamhuri Day celebrations. The recognition which took place in State House, Nairobi, saw professionals from the political, military and civilian divisions feted. A gazette notice on Monday revealed that the first class Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH), the highest national award, was awarded to His Holiness Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, a spiritual leader of the worldwide Dawoodi Bohra community....

President William Ruto on Monday awarded a number of countrymen and women for their outstanding service to the nation in different capacities as part of the 59th Jamhuri Day celebrations. The recognition which took place in State House, Nairobi, saw professionals from the political, military and ci...

13/12/2022

Thieves broke into a company selling solar panels and stole 100 of them on Saturday. The gang went to Solarpec Company in Mlolongo, Athi River and tied two guards who were on duty before embarking on their mission. Police said the gang of about 10 used ropes to tie the guards before picking the 250 watts panels and escaping to a waiting lorry....

Thieves broke into a company selling solar panels and stole 100 of them on Saturday. The gang went to Solarpec Company in Mlolongo, Athi River and tied two guards who were on duty before embarking on their mission. Police said the gang of about 10 used ropes to tie the guards before picking the 250....

13/12/2022

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been arrested in The Bahamas, the country's attorney general has said. He is scheduled to appear on Tuesday in a magistrates' court in the Caribbean country's capital, Nassau. Police said Mr Bankman-Fried was arrested for "financial offences" against laws in the US and The Bahamas. Last month FTX filed for bankruptcy in the US, leaving many users unable to withdraw their funds....

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been arrested in The Bahamas, the country’s attorney general has said. He is scheduled to appear on Tuesday in a magistrates’ court in the Caribbean country’s capital, Nassau. Police said Mr Bankman-Fried was arrested...

13/12/2022

President Joe Biden will on Tuesday sign into law a bill granting federal protections to same-sex marriage -- gathering thousands of guests at the White House to celebrate the legislative milestone. It comes 12 years after Biden -- then Barack Obama's vice president -- took a public stand in favor of same-sex unions, well before they became legal in the entire United States through a 2015 US Supreme Court decision....

President Joe Biden will on Tuesday sign into law a bill granting federal protections to same-sex marriage — gathering thousands of guests at the White House to celebrate the legislative milestone. It comes 12 years after Biden — then Barack Obama’s vice president — took a public stand in f...

09/12/2022

Police in Kayole are holding in custody two robbery with violence suspects arrested on Thursday evening in Embakasi East Constituency, Nairobi. The two, Michael Otieno, 28, and Festus Owiti, 30 were nabbed by sleuths based at DCI Kayole. A statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Friday revealed that the pair was apprehended after an incident where a woman was robbed was reported....

Police in Kayole are holding in custody two robbery with violence suspects arrested on Thursday evening in Embakasi East Constituency, Nairobi. The two, Michael Otieno, 28, and Festus Owiti, 30 were nabbed by sleuths based at DCI Kayole. A statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DC...

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