During his final hours in office, US President Joe Biden issued a number of pre-emptive pardons to prevent what he called “unjustified… politically motivated prosecutions”. The pardons were for public officials including Anthony Fauci – who led the American response to Covid-19 – and people who investigated the riot at the US Capitol building in 2021. He also pardoned a number of family members, including his brothers James, Francis and Frank Biden, and sister Valerie Biden Owens. Biden said this did not imply any “wrongdoing” by any of the individuals concerned – but said they faced the threat of baseless…
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Shopify has established itself as a powerful platform, enabling businesses of all sizes to build a strong online presence. For local entrepreneurs, particularly those running Shopify clothing stores or niche boutiques, the platform provides intuitive tools that cater to both seasoned professionals and newcomers to e-commerce. Why Email Marketing Matters for Shopify Entrepreneurs While social media and search engine optimization are valuable, email marketing remains a direct and cost-effective way to communicate with your audience. With a global value of $8.6 billion, it has become the cornerstone of thriving e-commerce businesses. Direct communication: Unlike social media posts that may get…
Comprehensive Guide to M-Pesa Charges and Transactions (2025) This guide provides detailed information about M-Pesa charges for various transaction types, including transfers, withdrawals, and other associated services. 1. M-Pesa Transfer Charges to Registered Users These charges apply when sending money from M-Pesa to any registered mobile money user, including M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and T-Kash users. Transaction Range (Kshs) Charges (Kshs) 1 – 49 FREE 50 – 100 FREE 101 – 500 7 501 – 1,000 13 1,001 – 1,500 23 1,501 – 2,500 33 2,501 – 3,500 53 3,501 – 5,000 57 5,001 – 7,500 78 7,501 – 10,000 90…
Mathare United Chairman and founder of MYSA Bob Munro is dead. He died in his house in Westlands, Nairobi. Mathare United CEO Jacktone Obure confirmed the demise of the veteran football administrator, who breathed last Sunday morning at his home. His wife Ingrid also confirmed the death. The family of Robert Donald Munro would like to announce his death. My darling husband Bob, as he is affectionately referred to in Kenyan football circles, has been in and out of hospital for the last six months due to respiratory problems. A beloved father and grandfather, he breathed his last on Sunday,…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi Sunday called on the petitioners who moved to court to withdraw their cases to pave way for the reconstitution of the electoral body. The reconstitution of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has stalled for months now threatening the polls programs. Mudavadi said the urgency of the matter has continuously suffered a blow due to the delays surrounded by court cases. He has called out on those apportioning blame on President William Ruto with false claims that he is behind the delay to have a new electoral body in place. “Let us put it in proper…
President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday called for the United States to take part-ownership in TikTok and vowed to issue an executive order delaying a ban on the wildly popular app to allow time to “make a deal.” Trump’s announcement came hours after TikTok went dark in the United States under a law banning it in the name of national security, as a deadline for its Chinese owners ByteDance to sell its US subsidiary to non-Chinese buyers lapsed. The law however includes a clause allowing for a 90-day delay if the White House can show progress toward a viable deal, but…
A new contingent of 217 additional Kenya police Kenya arrived in Port-au-Prince on Saturday aboard a chartered airplane escorted by the U.S. military. This came after months of uncertainty about whether President William Ruto would continue to field cops for the struggling mission in Haiti, where gang violence last year reached record levels. After disembarking, the Kenyans, as customary, danced and chanted on the runway while carrying their rifles. Others carried a Haitian flag. The new group included female cops and is among 600 trained and U.S.-vetted cops from various units of Kenya’s National Police Service whom Ruto had promised…
At least 30 people are reported to have been injured after a ski lift collapsed in northern Spain. The Astún resort in the Spanish Pyrenees, where the incident happened, was closed as rescue services attended the scene. Images and video circulating on social media showed a number of people lying on the snow beneath the ski lift. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he was “shocked” by the news of the incident. Seventeen people needed medical attention, according to local media reports. Ambulances and helicopters took some of the injured to nearby hospitals. Dozens of people left hanging on the…
Two senior Iranian judges have been shot dead in an apparent assassination in the country’s supreme court. Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh were killed after a gunman entered the court, in the capital Tehran, on Saturday morning. The attacker killed himself while fleeing the scene, according to the judiciary’s news website, Mizan. A bodyguard was also injured in the attack. The motive for the attack is unclear, but both judges are said to have played a role in the crackdown on opponents of the Islamic government since the 1980s. In a statement, the judiciary’s media office described the attack as…
Medical residency is a crucial phase in a medical student’s journey, marked by intense learning and long hours. Amid the hustle, it’s easy to overlook financial management. However, this is the perfect time to build habits that set the stage for long-term savings and financial health. With careful planning and smart decisions, residents can take control of their finances while preparing for a secure future. Understand Your Current Financial Position Before you can improve your finances, it’s essential to understand where you stand. Start by reviewing your income, expenses, and existing debt. Medical residents typically earn modest salaries, which must…
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has called for calm and urged citizens not to take the law into their own hands, following a spate of attacks on businesses and homes owned by people from neighbouring Sudan. Three people have been killed and seven were wounded in violent confrontations with security officers in the capital, Juba, and the north-western town of Aweil, say police. Their nationalities have not been disclosed. Three houses belonging to Sudanese nationals were set on fire in Aweil, according to officers. On Friday, a dusk-to-dawn curfew was announced to try to bring tensions under control. Nobody will…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth forecast for the UK economy this year, but has also warned about the possible impact of Donald Trump’s economic plans. The global institution upgraded its prediction for UK growth to 1.6% for this year from its previous estimate of 1.5%. But it said a threatened wave of tariffs by incoming US president Trump could make trade tensions worse, lower investment, and disrupt supply chains across the world. The IMF also said although tariffs, tax cuts and deregulation could boost the US economy in the short term, they could ultimately backfire. The…
President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural address on 20 January will take place indoors due to dangerously cold weather being forecast next week in Washington, he has confirmed. The address, as well as other speeches, will now take place inside the US Capitol’s rotunda, rather than outside the building. The inaugural parade will also be held indoors at Washington’s Capital One Arena in downtown Washington about one mile (1.6km) away, along with all three inaugural balls. The last president to be sworn-in indoors was Ronald Reagan in 1985, when cold weather also plagued the US Capitol. In a statement posted to his…
US Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio hinted that US President-elect Donald Trump will continue backing the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti led by Kenyan police once he takes office. Speaking during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio commended Kenya’s efforts for leading the mission despite facing financial challenges. He, however, indicated that restoring peace in Haiti would require assistance from foreign partners, indicating that the incoming administration would stay on course in supporting the mission. “There is no easy answer, the Kenyans are there and they deserve a lot of credit for being willing to take on that…
Managing payroll in healthcare organizations comes with a set of obstacles that need to be addressed efficiently and securely through the right payroll software selection process tailored to the healthcare industry’s specific needs and complexities. Understanding Organizational Needs Each healthcare institution’s payroll needs are influenced by various factors, including the number of employees on board, the different types of employment arrangements they maintain, and the specific regulations in their region. Understanding these requirements is crucial for pinpointing what features are essential for efficient payroll administration. Prioritizing Compliance and Security Ensuring that healthcare payroll management complies with industry regulations and safeguards…