Vehicle recalls are issued when a manufacturer or regulatory agency determines that a car has a defect that could compromise safety. While these recalls aim to protect drivers, passengers, and pedestrians from harm, they can also contribute to car accidents if not addressed promptly. Understanding how vehicle recalls impact road safety is crucial, and seeking legal assistance from a Los Angeles car accident attorney can be essential for those affected. Understanding Vehicle Recalls and Their Impact A vehicle recall occurs when a defect or non-compliance with safety regulations is identified in a car model. These defects may involve mechanical failures,…
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Two seasoned journalists resigned from NTV for greener pastures in what players said is a blow to the industry. Roselyn Ndisi Obala who has been the political and assignment editor at both NTV and Nation quit to join ministry of interior as an adviser. She will be the communications adviser and director to interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. Obala is a seasoned journalist who has handled political desks both at Nation and Standard Newspapers. She started her career at the Standard for the last 18 years before joining Nation Media Group. Many said she will be missed in the industry…
Two former Kenya Pipeline Company employees and a truck driver were Monday convicted for stealing 13,852 litres of petroleum products from the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Kisumu terminal. The three Reuben Andolo Aseneka, a former loading island operator Joseph Mbugua Maina, a truck driver and Mutai Micah, a former ICT employee were found guilty on all six counts they faced. They were charged with conspiring to steal 13,852 litres of motor spirit premium (MSP), valued at Sh2,431,178, which was in the custody of KPC but belonged to various oil marketers. In Count 1, all three were convicted of conspiracy to…
The second-largest partner in South Africa’s unity government said Monday it had launched a court bid to annul an “unconstitutional” land expropriation act that has sparked a major spat with US President Donald Trump. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a bill last month that stipulates the government may, in certain circumstances, offer “nil compensation” for property it decides to expropriate in the public interest. Trump, whose ally Elon Musk was born in South Africa under apartheid, alleges the law allows land to be seized from white farmers and has issued an order to freeze aid to South Africa. Land ownership remains…
Hamas said it’s delaying the release of Israeli hostages until further notice, accusing Israel of breaching the Gaza ceasefire agreement. ”Violations include delaying the return of displaced persons to northern Gaza, targeting them with shelling and gunfire in various areas of the Strip, and failing to allow the entry of humanitarian aid in all its agreed-upon forms,” Hamas said. Israel called the decision a “complete violation” of the ceasefire deal, which began last month. ”I have instructed the IDF to prepare at the highest level of alert for any possible scenario in Gaza,” said Defence Minister Israel Katz. In total,…
South Africa’s first black female nuclear scientist, Senamile Masango, a trailblazer who set out to inspire young women, has died aged 37, the government has confirmed. Ms Masango, dubbed “the queen of science” by some in South Africa, passed away on Sunday. The cause of her death is unknown. Headstrong and ambitious, she “was a beacon of hope for many young people, especially women”, a statement from Deputy President Paul Mashatile said. Despite her success she said she faced discrimination as a black woman as she constantly had to prove that she knew what she was talking about. Nevertheless, her…
Tennis star Serena Williams made a surprise cameo during rapper Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday, showcasing her crip walk – a dance move that originated in Los Angeles. The moves were a reference to Williams and Lamar’s shared roots in the city. But the performance also recalled a Wimbledon controversy, when Williams faced criticism for a similar dance in celebration of her gold medal after defeating Maria Sharapova at the London Olympics in 2012. Critics at the time argued the dance was inappropriate and a glorification of gang violence. Williams addressed the controversy in a…
President William Ruto Monday urged African leaders to take bold and decisive action to accelerate the realisation of Agenda 2063. He said the continent’s leadership has the responsibility to shape the trajectory of the continent’s sustainable development by domesticating, implementing, and championing Agenda 2063. He said the programme holds the potential not only to uplift individual nations, but also to transform Africa as a whole. “The success of Agenda 2063 depends not on chance or hope, but on choice, resolve and relentless implementation.”he said. “Let us mobilise resources, strengthen governance, and forge partnerships that drive tangible results for the people…
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Plymouth Argyle produced a classic FA Cup giant-killing as the Championship’s bottom club stunned Premier League leaders Liverpool at a raucous Home Park. Liverpool manager Arne Slot made 10 changes from the side that swept Tottenham aside to reach the Carabao Cup final – and paid the price as Plymouth made the most of the opportunity to secure a place in the fifth round. A scrappy tie came to life eight minutes after the interval when Plymouth were awarded a penalty after Harvey Elliott’s handball, Ryan Hardie drilling home the spot-kick in emphatic fashion. Hardie almost added a second shortly…
The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are now unplugged from Russia’s electricity grid and have joined the European Union’s network. Plans for the move – which have been in the works since 2007 – were seen as essential for European security and had been brought forward after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. “Today, history is made,” EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a ceremony in Lithuania’s capital. “This is freedom, freedom from threats, freedom from blackmail.” Polish President Andrzej Duda, praised it as a “truly symbolic moment” that would make the region “more secure and…
Billionaire businessman and spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, was laid to rest on Sunday at a private burial ceremony in Aswan, Egypt. The Swiss-born philanthropist died on Tuesday February 4 in Lisbon, Portugal aged 88, leaving millions of followers in mourning across the world. The Ismaili Imamat said Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini, named the 50th hereditary Imam following his father’s death, and family members were present at Sunday’s ceremony, together with leaders of the global Ismaili community. A procession went through Aswan to the banks of the River Nile and Aga Khan IV’s casket…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Sunday announced that it had successfully reclaimed control of its official Facebook and X accounts following a brief takeover by cybercriminals Hackers taken control of the accounts. The accounts are powerful and used to disseminate police messages to the public. SECURITY ALERT!For some moment this evening, we experienced a cyber-attack on the DCI digital platforms (X and Facebook), but have since regained full control.During the short period, the cyber criminals who attempted to take over the accounts posted the information captured on… pic.twitter.com/X2IEw4h1Ci— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) February 9, 2025 In a statement issued on…
Homicide detectives camped Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for second day Saturday to investigate how and why a patient was brutally murdered in his hospital bed. The team ordered the hospital management not to discharge patients who were in wards next to the one where a murder incident occurred on Friday morning. The team wants to grill any persons who were within the crime scene and ensure all evidence has been secured. On the second day of investigations on the detectives interrogated a patient who was sharing a ward with the late Gilbert Kinyua as they collected swabs for DNA analysis.…
Leaders at an unprecedented joint summit of Eastern and Southern African blocs aimed at defusing the crisis in Eastern Congo urged all parties to hold direct talks, including with Rwanda-backed rebels whose advance has fanned fears of a wider war. In late January, the M23 rebels captured Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo – the worst escalation of fighting in more than a decade that has left thousands dead. Despite announcing a unilateral ceasefire, they have continued to march south towards the city of Bukavu. “We must resist the temptation to think that we can somehow…