The family of a fisherman from Nakuru who disappeared while in the custody of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers in January has intensified his search nine months since he went missing. The family is accusing park officials of deliberately delaying the execution of a court order to search for the body of Brian Odhiambo within Lake Nakuru National Park. Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) moved to court after receiving a crucial lead suggesting that Odhiambo may have been buried within the precincts of the park. The disappearance case has taken a new twist nine months after Odhiambo…
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The ultra-conservative government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday granted Italian citizenship, for “special merits” to AC Milan’s American owner Gerry Cardinale. The proposal to grant Italian nationality to Cardinale, submitted by Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, was approved at a Council of Ministers meeting and now needs to be submitted to Italy’s honorary head of state, President Sergio Mattarella. Cardinale founded RedBird Capital Partners in 2014. The American fund took control of AC Milan in 2022 for 1.2 billion euros. RedBird is involved in the sports world in North America through iconic baseball franchise the Boston Red Sox,…
A consignment of precursor chemicals used in the manufacture of narcotic drugs was destroyed at the East African Portland Cement plant in Athi River, Machakos County, marking a decisive step in Kenya’s ongoing war against illicit drug production. The chemicals were seized in September 2024 following a meticulously coordinated operation in Namanga. The sting, led by the DCI’s Anti-Narcotics Unit, brought down a transnational network which was in the process of setting up a large-scale drug manufacturing lab targeting both local and international markets. Speaking on behalf of the Director DCI during the destruction exercise, Mr. Bernard Walumoli, the Director…
African horse racing doesn’t normally make it to the front of most peoples’ minds as they think about world sport. Europe, the Middle East, and Australia have dominated for decades with their big names. But change is on the horizon. In Kenya, South Africa, Mauritius, and beyond, a quiet revolution is brewing — one gallop at a time. Local horses and jockeys are being introduced into the international scene, competing with top horses, and gaining attention abroad. And African people at home are following more closely than ever before, tracking performances, pedigree, and even racing odds as competition from the…
Social networks have turned into key business tools where companies build trust, attract clients, and maintain relationships. Among them, Instagram stands out because of its visual format and personal connection between brands and audiences. To manage these connections effectively, many businesses turn to Instagram CRM integration that helps link messages, client data, and actions into one organized process. It turns simple chats and comments into opportunities — all tracked and managed without leaving a single platform. Why Businesses Benefit from Connecting Instagram and CRM Instagram is often the first place where potential clients interact with a brand. They might comment…
The evolution of hair transplants from the 1990s to today reflects remarkable progress in hair restoration techniques. Early methods like punch grafts paved the way for advanced follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and extraction (FUE) procedures. Modern innovations, including robotic assistance and AI-driven precision, now deliver natural-looking results with minimal invasiveness. This journey highlights how far hair transplant technology has come, offering effective solutions tailored to individual needs while prioritizing patient comfort and aesthetic outcomes. Table of Contents From Punch Grafts to Precision: Early Innovations in Hair Restoration The Rise of Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) Techniques in the 90s Modern Advancements:…
Dolly Parton has released a video, telling fans “I’m not dying”, a day after her sister asked for the public to pray for her, sparking concerns about the US country star’s health. “I know lately everybody thinks that I’m sicker than I am. Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard,” the musician said in a video posted on Instagram on Wednesday, which she filmed while shooting commercials for the Grand Ole Opry music venue in Nashville. The video came after her sister apologised for scaring fans in her initial Facebook post about Parton’s health. Parton, 79, was recently…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) recorded another landmark achievement in customs tax collection, recording a historic monthly performance of Sh35-146 billion in September 2025. This represents the highest amount eve ollected in a single month in the Authority’s history, surpassing the previous record of Sh82.554 billion set in January 2025. In September alone, customs collections exceeded the monthly target of Sh81.341 billion by Sh3.806 billion, achieving a performance rate of 104•7%, KRA said in a statement. This outstanding result also marks an impressive year-on-year growth of 18.8% compared to the same period in the previous financial year. “The remarkable performance is…
President Donald Trump has called for the jailing of Illinois officials, accusing them of not doing enough to ensure the safety of federal immigration officers who are conducting raids in Chicago. The president wrote in a social media post that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, both Democrats, “should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers!” Trump has previously called the city a “war zone” amid protests against immigration enforcement. Pritzker has called the president’s actions “authoritarian”. The Republican president spoke as hundreds of National Guard troops arrived in the city as part of his…
Forklifts are the workhorses of warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities worldwide. Like any complex piece of machinery, they rely on numerous interconnected parts working in harmony to safely lift, transport, and position heavy loads. Understanding these components is crucial for operators, maintenance personnel, and fleet managers who want to maximize equipment performance and longevity. The Power Train Components At the heart of every forklift lies its power system. Electric forklifts depend on battery packs, typically heavy-duty lead-acid or increasingly popular lithium-ion batteries, along with battery chargers and connectors. Internal combustion forklifts run on engines powered by propane, diesel, or…
The crash happens fast. The recovery? Not so much. If you’ve ever been in a motorcycle accident, you know how quickly life can flip from freedom to chaos. One second you’re cruising down I-45 with the wind on your back, the next you’re lying on the pavement—sirens in the distance, adrenaline fading, and pain setting in. Then comes the next wave: insurance calls, police reports, medical bills, maybe even missed work and physical therapy. And somewhere in the middle of that storm, you have a decision to make—when to call a lawyer. Here’s the truth that seasoned Houston motorcycle accident…
Life has a way of throwing surprises at us, and while some are joyful, others can create financial strain. For couples, having an emergency fund isn’t just smart—it’s essential. It gives both partners peace of mind knowing there’s a safety net in place for medical emergencies, job loss, or sudden expenses like a broken furnace. Some couples even weigh whether to focus first on savings or paying down debt, such as lowering a loan principal balance. The truth is, saving together for emergencies strengthens not only your finances but also your relationship, since you’re both actively preparing for the unexpected.…
Two leaders behind the “Freedom Convoy” protest that gridlocked Canada’s capital for weeks in 2022 have been given conditional sentences, avoiding further jail time, according to Canadian news outlets. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were found guilty of mischief, but cleared of most other charges against them in April following a lengthy trial. The two were part of a group that led a convoy of lorries to Ottawa to protest against Covid-19 measures and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government. The Crown had requested a seven-year sentence for Lich and eight years for Barber, while lawyers for both had requested…
US President Donald Trump said that trade negotiations are “complicated”, but that Canada will be “very happy” with any deal in the future. Speaking alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a cordial meeting at the White House, Trump said that car companies “hurt” the US by setting up operations across the border, placing the two neighbours “in competition”. Carney said he was confident they would “get the right deal” from the US, Canada’s primary economic partner. Canada’s main opposition figure, Conservative opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, had said anything short of a deal would mean the visit was a failure.…
Oracle stock slipped 5% on Tuesday after a report from The Information that raised questions about the company’s plans to buy billions of Nvidia chips to rent as a cloud provider to clients like OpenAI. Oracle had 14% gross margins on $900 million in sales in its Nvidia cloud business in the three months ending in August, according to the report, which cited internal documents. That’s significantly lower than Oracle’s overall gross margin of around 70%. The report said that Oracle’s recent transformation into one of the most important cloud and artificial intelligence companies may run into profitability challenges because…