The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) cleared five Kenyan alcoholic beverage brands temporarily suspended by the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA), saying fresh laboratory tests have confirmed their compliance with applicable safety and quality standards. The Rwanda FDA announced the temporary suspension of selected alcoholic beverages on August 5, 2026, among them five products manufactured in Kenya. The affected products are Kenya King Gin and Safari Gin, manufactured by London Distillers Kenya Ltd; Avalon and Sweet Berry Potable Spirits, manufactured by Zheng Hong (K) Ltd; and Gilbey’s Gin, manufactured by Kenya Breweries Ltd. KEBS said the products had…
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On August 11, 2026, Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke (Davido) publicly appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the upcoming Osun State governorship election. In an open letter shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Davido expressed concerns about “growing tensions and the possibility of violence, intimidation, or disruption of the democratic process”. He urged that “every voter is protected and every vote is respected,” stating, “We do not want bloodshed. We do not want intimidation. We want peace, transparency, and a free and fair election”. Davido, who holds both Nigerian and U.S. citizenship,…
A Chinese rocket set to launch a satellite into orbit blew-up seconds after liftoff Monday, marking the relatively rare failure for a rocket considered a workhorse of Beijing’s space program. The Long March 7A rocket erupted into a massive fireball just 85 seconds after blasting off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the island of Hainan on Monday night, video showed. Unlike other successful launches, the incident appears to have been downplayed on China’s state media with scant mention of the explosion. State news agency Xinhua confirmed the failure three hours after the launch, saying “the rocket experienced an…
Amid swathes of criticism and calls for him to resign from his role as FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has now received public backing from a familiar friend in US President Donald Trump. With the walls seemingly closing in on Infantino, Trump posted a message on Truth Social Monday night in support of the beleaguered leader. “FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino,” Trump said. “He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be…
Nvidia has teamed up with some of Wall Street’s largest banks and investors to raise $500bn (£370bn) in capital for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The chipmaker said it had struck deals with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR, and that the investors were for the first time treating AI hardware and infrastructure, often referred to as “compute”, as an asset class. “In AI, compute is revenue,” Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said. “We are bringing the world’s leading long-term capital providers together to independently underwrite AI infrastructure.” The financing will go towards Nvidia’s own projects and those being built…
The High Court ordered the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests to set aside Sh105 million for victims of torture, abductions and enforced disappearances. Justice Gregory Mutai issued the order pending the hearing and determination of a petition challenging the government’s authentication process for identifying and verifying victims eligible for compensation. The disputed verification process was introduced as part of the implementation of Presidential Proclamation No. 1 of 2026. Justice Mutai barred the first and second respondents from implementing, applying or relying on the contested authentication process until the petition is determined. However, the…
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire for comments he made about two melons gifted to him by his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, after a former Japanese envoy called it an insult. During an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast, Albanese gestured near his chest while referring to the crown melons, calling them “pretty strange” gifts that “ended up being quite good”., That episode, which aired in July, had already landed the PM in hot water because of “inappropriate” comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue. Opposition leaders are now demanding he apologise to Takaichi, but Albanese’s position is…
More than 10 customers have signed up to Trump Media’s controversial service that offers faster access to market-moving posts made on its Truth Social platform. The service, Truth API, launched at the beginning of August and gives Wall Street traders first sight of posts from the social media site’s most influential accounts. Its earliest customers are mostly in high-frequency trading firms who are being charged between $60,000-$100,000 (£44,000-£74,000) a month for the service, interim chief executive officer Kevin McGurn said during an earnings call. He was speaking after Trump Media reported a loss of $238m between April and June. The…
Donald Trump secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, as part of an elaborate ruse in response to a possible Iranian threat, US media report. The US president boarded Air Force One in view of television cameras before being transported to a military aircraft with the help of a catering truck, the Washington Post said. Journalists and some White House staff on board did not know he had been smuggled out. Officials told the BBC’s US partner CBS News that the US had detected a credible Iranian threat to fire a missile at the…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have resolved to constitute two committees, one that will help establish a coalition framework and the other to prepare a joint manifesto in preparation for the August 2027 General Election. Making the announcement after a two-day retreat of the ODM-Kenya Kwanza/UDA retreat in Naivasha on Monday, President William Ruto, in the company of ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga and 312 MPs, 48 senators, 24 governors and 24 deputy governors, said: “This formalises the political partnership we have built and gives it a clear mandate to consolidate the progress we…
Marketing teams have to manage lots of data, remember multiple deadlines, and coordinate with multiple vendors simultaneously. Direct mail has declined but still uses many manual processes, even in the era of digital marketing tools. Maintaining mailing lists for export, working with print vendors, and monitoring delivery can take precious time that may be better invested in enhancing campaign messaging or building customer relationships. Direct mail automation makes those repetitive tasks easier by pairing customers’ information with printing and mailing processes. Instead of writing a new campaign for each audience every time, marketers can send personalized mail triggered by customers’…
It shouldn’t be a logistics puzzle to get through an entire day that is completely normal. But for anyone stuck with a bulky, rigid wheelchair, that’s exactly what happens. It won’t fit in the trunk. It will not pass through a small doorway. A simple errand becomes a two-person task, and frustration levels begin to rise as soon as they start, quicker than most people would imagine. The good news? Most of that is solved by a foldable wheelchair. It is compact and easy to carry. Travel with you throughout the day, rather than controlling the experience. It’s why many…
When it comes to picking a pearl necklace, it seems a far more complex task than imagined. With so many pearl types, lengths, colors, and designs available, it can be difficult to know which one truly suits your style and needs. What may seem like a beautiful necklace online might not have the same appearance, feel, or functionality when you put it on. The good thing is that when you have a clue as to what to search for, it becomes so much easier to find the right piece. By understanding a few important details, you can confidently narrow your…
Missouri roadways saw 961 traffic deaths in 2024, and St. Louis was not spared. The city recorded a 187% jump in pedestrian fatalities that year, with 23 lives lost, while St. Louis County saw 36 pedestrian deaths, both record highs. When you add speeding, distraction, and impaired driving into the mix, it is no surprise that thousands of St. Louis residents file injury claims with auto insurers every year. However, many only receive settlement offers that fall far short of covering their medical bills and lost income. When that happens, having a St. Louis auto accident attorney in your corner…
A Mombasa court convicted and sentenced two men to each serve seven years in prison for their role in the robbery of a police officer’s AK-47 rifle and 30 rounds of ammunition during a night attack at Bonje Industrial Park in Jomvu, Mombasa County. The convictions followed a successful prosecution by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), through Principal Prosecution Counsel Godfrey Ngigi, who presented evidence linking Pius Oketch and Kellas Wanyonyi to the robbery. Senior Resident Magistrate Hamlick Muriithi Mwenda found the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court heard that a gang attacked Police Constable…