Ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Sunday explained the circumstances leading to his hospitalisation at the Karen Hospital. He was in hospital since Thursday. Speaking for the first time since being taken ill, Gachagua explained the chronology of events leading up to his hospitalisation and missing an appearance at the Senate where his impeachment proceedings were going on. He also planned to attend Mashujaa Day celebrations but failed after being unable to get a chopper. Having attended the morning Senate proceedings, Gachagua said he proceeded to his Harambee Annex office together with his legal team and staff, where they had lunch…
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Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sensationally claimed his successor Kithure Kindiki will be shown the door should he try to challenge the powers that be if he assumes office. President William Ruto nominated Kindiki as his deputy on Friday after Gachagua’s ouster by both the National Assembly and the Senate. He is yet to assume office due to court orders blocking his swearing-in, pending the hearing and determination of cases challenging the impeachment. Speaking on Sunday after he was discharged from the Karen Hospital in Nairobi where he was admitted on Thursday as Senators were voting to oust him, the…
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Sunday broke his silence after being discharged from the Karen Hospital where he had been admitted after suffering severe chest pains. Speaking after being discharged, an impassioned Gachagua blamed President William Ruto for the political problems he has undergone that has seen him suffer an impeachment by the Senate. Gachagua expressed regret in supporting Ruto’s political trek only to be “viciously” spat out two years after taking office. “I didn’t know President Ruto could be that vicious. I am so shocked by how vicious a man I helped to be president, that I believed in,…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has said he will give away $1m (£766,000) a day to a registered voter in the key swing state of Pennsylvania until the US presidential election in November. The winner will be chosen at random from those who sign a pro-constitution petition by Musk’s campaign group AmericaPAC which he set up to support Republican nominee Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House. The first lottery-style cheque was given away to a surprised-looking attendee at a town hall event on Saturday night. The giveaway will effectively help to encourage potential Trump voters to engage in…
A brilliantly-worked Ryan Christie goal and a Justin Kluivert penalty gave Bournemouth a shock 2-0 Premier League win at home against 10-man Arsenal on Saturday, with William Saliba shown a straight red card in the first half. Already missing Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka through injury, Arsenal lost Saliba on the half-hour mark when a yellow card for bringing down Evanlison was upgraded to red after a VAR review, and it turned out to be the pivotal moment of the game as their unbeaten start to the league season was ended. After making the most of their one-man advantage to…
Donald Trump has said that if he returns to the White House China would not dare provoke him because President Xi Jinping knows the Republican is “crazy”. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board, Trump said that if elected president next month, he would impose tariffs on China if it sought to blockade Taiwan. “I would say: if you go into Taiwan, I’m sorry to do this, I’m going to tax you at 150% to 200%,” he said. On the campaign trail, the Republican candidate has argued that America’s adversaries would not act against US interests under a new…
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took his first Formula 1 victory for nearly four months with a controlled drive in the sprint race at the United States Grand Prix. Verstappen’s win extends his championship lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris to 54 points. Norris was running second going into the final lap but a lock-up at the first corner allowed Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz to slip by in Austin. The Briton then had to fend off the second Ferrari of Charles Leclerc, which he managed to do to the flag, helped by a mistake by Leclerc into Turn 15. Verstappen’s victory was his…
Title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris ended the only practice session at the United States Grand Prix in third and fourth places. Carlos Sainz set the pace ahead of Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin. Sainz was 0.021secs ahead of Leclerc and 0.253secs quicker than Verstappen, whose time was set earlier in the session than those of Ferrari and McLaren when the track would have been slower. Norris, who starts the weekend 52 points behind Verstappen in the championship, was 0.013secs slower than the Dutchman. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, who had a high-speed…
North Korea has started sending troops to fight with Russia in Ukraine, South Korea’s spy agency has said as Seoul warned of a “grave security threat”. The allegation comes a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he believed 10,000 North Korean soldiers could join the war, based on intelligence information. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called for a security meeting on Friday and said the international community must respond with “all available means”. According to the spy agency, 1,500 troops have already arrived in Russia – with anonymous sources telling South Korean media the final figure could be…
Grammy-nominated Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr will perform at her first-ever YouTube Live concert, which will be streamed globally from Nairobi, Kenya. The special event, produced in collaboration with Raha Fest, celebrates the release of her highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21.’ Ayra Starr, known for her distinctive blend of Afrobeats and pop, has captured international attention with chart-topping hits such as ‘Bloody Samaritan’ and ‘Rush.’ This landmark concert will offer fans an intimate, global experience, with Ayra Starr performing tracks from her new album, as well as some of her biggest hits. The event will be livestreamed…
Cuba’s electrical grid went offline Friday after one of the island’s major power plants failed, and as a massive blackout that started a day earlier swept across the Caribbean island. Cuba’s energy ministry announced that the grid had gone down hours after the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant had ceased operations, at about 11 a.m. local time. Authorities said at the time it was only offline temporarily. Hours earlier, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero had sought to assuage concerned citizens about the outage that began Thursday evening. Millions of Cubans were left without power, prompting the government Friday to implement emergency measures…
Dreaming of soaring through the air and competing in the Tumbling, Trampoline, and DMT FIG British Championship 2025? This is your moment to rise—literally! Whether you’re an experienced gymnast with a collection of medals or a newcomer ready to dive into the thrill of competition, this guide will help you kickstart your journey toward the ultimate goal: shining on the championship stage. This isn’t just any competition. It’s where the best of the best gather to test their limits, push boundaries, and leap higher than ever before. And in trampoline gymnastics, the motto is simple: faster, higher, stronger—especially higher. To…
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems have become an indispensable tool for businesses in the digital age. These platforms help companies manage interactions with current and potential customers, streamlining processes, improving service, and boosting overall efficiency. However, to fully unlock the potential of a CRM system, proper training is essential. CRM training ensures that employees can effectively utilize these tools to enhance customer experiences, optimize operations, and drive business success. Below, we break down the critical elements of CRM training that every business must consider to maximize the value of their CRM systems. Understanding CRM and Its Importance in Business A…
Today, marketing is more than just digital marketing. It is a complex field driven by data, centred around customers. If you want to understand how modern digital marketing works, you should consider enrolling in a digital marketing course. There are plenty of digital marketing courses that teach you both basic and advanced digital marketing concepts. But the question arises—who is eligible to take a digital marketing course? In this article, we will discuss in detail the eligibility criteria for a digital marketing course. Who Can Take a Digital Marketing Course? To enrol in a digital marketing course, you generally need…
Senators upheld five charges against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to impeach him. Speaker Amason Kingi announced that Gachagua remains impeached. “The Senate has resolved to remove from office by impeachment Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Consequently, he ceases to hold office,” said Kingi. He becomes the first deputy president to be impeached in Kenya’s history. At least 53 senators have voted to uphold the first charge. The motion of impeachment was tabled by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse in the National Assembly last week. A total of 281 MPs voted in favour of the ouster motion against 44 who voted to…