The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Sunday announced a temporary shutdown of its voter verification portal to allow for scheduled system maintenance. In a press release issued on Sunday, the Commission said the maintenance is part of “ongoing migration to new infrastructure aimed at enhancing service delivery through system performance and security.” The electoral body did not specify how long the maintenance would last, but said Kenyans would be notified once the system is fully restored and ready for use. “We highly regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work towards serving you better,”…
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McLaren’s Lando Norris took his first home victory in a chaotic, dramatic, rain-affected British Grand Prix. Norris benefited from a 10-second penalty handed to team-mate Oscar Piastri, who was found to have driven erratically during a restart after one of two safety-car periods at Silverstone. Piastri had led the race calmly through a heavy shower of rain and a series of incidents but was passed by Norris when he served his penalty at his final pit stop in the closing laps. Norris appeared to be crying in his helmet on the slowing-down lap and described the win as “beautiful”. It…
Colombian police arrested the alleged mastermind of the assassination attempt against a presidential hopeful during a rally last month. Miguel Uribe, a conservative senator, was twice shot in the head in the capital, Bogotá, as he was campaigning for his party’s nomination in the 2026 presidential election. Police arrested a suspected criminal, Élder José Arteaga Hernandez, who they say persuaded a 15-year-old to carry out the attack. Four other people had already been arrested, including the teenager charged with shooting Uribe. Uribe remains in a critical condition. The motive for the attempt on his life on 7 June is unclear.…
Paris St-Germain edged past Bayern Munich to reach the Club World Cup semi-finals in a game overshadowed by a serious-looking ankle injury to Jamal Musiala and featured two red cards for the French side. Desire Doue, who scored twice in PSG’s Champions League final win over Inter Milan, sent a 78th-minute low, left-footed drive into the corner for the opening goal. And despite having Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez sent off, Ousmane Dembele added a second in injury-time to set up a last-four date with Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund. At the end of an entertaining but goalless first half…
Rescuers were searching Saturday for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others still missing after a wall of water rushed down a river in the Texas Hill Country during a powerful storm that killed at least 27 people, officials said. Among the dead were nine children. The destructive fast-moving waters along the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet (8 meters) in just 45 minutes before dawn Friday, washing away homes and vehicles. The danger was not over as torrential rains continued pounding communities outside San Antonio on Saturday and flash flood warnings and watches remained in…
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen pipped McLaren’s Oscar Piastri to pole position at the British Grand Prix with the very last lap of qualifying. Verstappen beat Piastri by 0.103 seconds, with McLaren’s Lando Norris just 0.015secs behind in third and Mercedes George Russell a further 0.019secs adrift in fourth. Lewis Hamilton, second quickest behind Piastri after the first runs in final qualifying, slipped back to fifth at the end, just ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc. Briton Oliver Bearman was an excellent eighth for Haas, but will be demoted to 18th on the grid because of a 10-place penalty for…
Apple had two major launches last month. They couldn’t have been more different. First, Apple revealed some of the artificial intelligence advancements it had been working on in the past year when it released developer versions of its operating systems to muted applause at its annual developer’s conference, WWDC. Then, at the end of the month, Apple hit the red carpet as its first true blockbuster movie, “F1,” debuted to over $155 million — and glowing reviews — in its first weekend. While “F1” was a victory lap for Apple, highlighting the strength of its long-term outlook, the growth of…
Motorists in Nairobi were Friday warned of a significant disruptions this weekend as several major roads will be closed to facilitate the Nairobi City Marathon scheduled for Sunday, July 6, 2025. The organizers said road closures will begin on Saturday, July 5 at 10pm and continue through various times on Sunday, July 6, affecting major traffic routes in and around the capital. Road users were urged to plan ahead and seek alternative routes. Among the key roads to be closed is the Nairobi Expressway, which will be shut down in both directions from James Gichuru to JKIA starting Saturday 10pm…
There were chaos at Chwele, Bungoma County, on Friday after rowdy youth attempted to disrupt the opposition leaders’ convoy during the second day of their Mulembe Nation tour. The opposition leaders’ motorcade, comprising Rigathi Gachagua (DCP leader), Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper), Fred Matiang’i (former Interior CS), George Natembeya (Trans Nzoia Governor), Justin Muturi (former Attorney General) among others, was en route to Bungoma when rowdy youth pelted their vehicles with stones. Several cars were damaged in the chaos. But those in the convoy seemed ready to fight back and managed to push the group behind the incident chasing them. The team…
A hugely popular K-pop musical animation has seen songs by its fictional bands top US music charts, beating real-life K-pop groups. KPop Demon Hunters is currently the most streamed movie on Netflix globally, clocking up more than 33 million views in just two weeks. On Friday the song Your Idol by a boy band in the film, Saja Boys, topped the US Spotify chart. This makes them the highest charting male K-pop group in US Spotify history – surpassing kings of K-pop BTS. Golden, a track by the film’s fictional girl group Huntr/x, hit number two on the chart, surpassing…
The US government is to start sending out letters to countries with details of higher US tariff rates that will begin on 1 August, President Donald Trump has said. Between 10 to 12 letters will go out on Friday, with more over the coming days, the president told reporters. The import duties will range from “60% or 70% tariffs to 10 to 20% tariffs,” he said, the top end of which is higher than he had previously outlined. Trump has set a deadline of 9 July for negotiations over import tax rates as countries scramble to reach deals. He has…
At least 27 people, including 10 police officers and a firefighter, were injured on Friday in a huge explosion at a petrol station in an eastern district of Rome, Italian authorities said. The blast at the distributor of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the working class Prenestino neighbourhood was heard across the capital just after 8 am (0600 GMT). Website Roma Today published a photograph of a huge ball of flame and smoke rising high into the sky. Separate images released by the fire department showed the petrol station almost completely gutted. Apart from the first responders,…
When it comes to achieving the perfect balance between function and aesthetics in home or office furniture, rectangle tempered glass table tops stand out as an exceptional choice. These sleek, modern surfaces offer more than just good looks, they’re engineered for durability, safety, and versatility. Whether you’re redecorating your dining area, updating your workspace, or planning a custom project, understanding the value and application of tempered glass table tops can help guide your decision. In this article, we’ll explore what sets tempered glass apart, why the rectangular shape is a popular option, and the many practical considerations, including sizing, safety,…
Attracting the top talent for your business is about so much more than just offering people a good salary. The best candidates want to work for companies that demonstrate care for their employees, well-being, safety and professional growth, and your business could be that. Businesses that create a supportive and thoughtful work environment don’t just draw high quality applicants, but they also retain their top performers. If you’ve ever been to a company where people have worked there for years on end, you’ll know that it’s because the employers look after them. One example of showing care begins before employees…
House Republicans voted Thursday morning to approve President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill, sending it to his desk for his signature. GOP Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania voted alongside Democrats against President Donald Trump’s massive domestic policy bill. The package, passed by the Senate in a marathon session earlier this week, includes tax cuts and funding boosts for the Pentagon and border security. It also includes more contentious spending cuts to pay for the rest of the bill, including the biggest downsizing of the federal safety net in decades. It gives Trump the first…