John Torode was sacked as MasterChef presenter after an allegation against him using “an extremely offensive racist term” was upheld. In an Instagram statement on Tuesday, the TV chef said he had “no recollection” of what he is accused of, and said he had hoped to have some say in his exit. Earlier in the day, the show’s production company Banijay said it and the BBC “are agreed” that his contract on the show will not be renewed. It plunges the BBC cooking show into a deeper crisis, with the BBC’s director general Tim Davie saying no decision has yet…
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Adolescence star Owen Cooper made Emmy history as one of the youngest ever to be nominated for this year’s awards. The 15-year-old British actor has bagged the nomination for best supporting actor in a limited/anthology series or TV movie. If he wins, Cooper will be the youngest male winner of an acting Emmy. Leading the pack of nominations this year is the workplace satire Severance, followed by The Penguin, and The White Lotus. Britt Lower, Quinta Brunson, Harrison Ford and Jeremy Allen White are among the stars competing for the top prizes for acting. The Studio, The Bear, Abbott Elementary…
Kenya’s new Consul General to Haiti, Noor Gabow, was formally confirmed to the position on Tuesday after presenting his credentials to the Haitian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship. Gabow had the honor to present his credentials to Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Haiti, at a ceremony held at the Foreign Ministry’s headquarters, a statement said. In a private audience after the ceremony, Amb. Gabow conveyed greetings from President William Ruto and the people of the Republic of Kenya. He committed to fostering and deepening bilateral relations, particularly in peace and security diplomacy, between Kenya…
A PTO wood chipper lets your tractor chew branches into mulch in minutes. Slip the driveline on the PTO shaft, keep the engine at 540 RPM, and feed brush straight from the pile. A well-matched pto driven wood chipper saves dump trips and turns yard waste into ground cover. The MechMaxx BX series tops many shortlists for 2025, but several rivals also earn solid marks. Start with the comparison below to see which model suits your tractor and limb size. How a PTO Wood Chipper Works A tractor’s PTO shaft spins a heavy flywheel fitted with sharp knives. When a…
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) Tuesday announced the appointment of Sophia Sitati as the Acting Registrar. ORPP confirmed Sitati has been seconded from the Office of the Attorney General, State Department for Justice and Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs. Until her new posting, she served as Chief State Counsel. The appointment follows the exit of Ann Nderitu who has been named a Commissioner at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). “Sitati brings to ORPP a wealth of expertise and experience as a seasoned legal practitioner, having served in various portfolios in Government,” the statement read.…
The Problem Nobody Talks About Picture this: You’re halfway through a project deadline when you realize your icons look like five different people designed them in five different decades. Sound familiar? This exact nightmare brought me to Icons8 three years ago, and honestly, there’s no going back. Most designers don’t realize how much time they waste searching for icons. You find one perfect icon, spend two hours searching for matching ones, give up, and settle for “close enough.” Icons8 solved this with something straightforward yet brilliant – they planned their 1.42 million assets to work together. How Icons8 Built Something…
A username is often more revealing than it seems nowadays, as people’s creativity often lets them down. From social media handles to online forums, many people leave a searchable trail behind without realizing it. This makes the reverse search username method a surprisingly powerful way to uncover someone’s online footprint. Whether you’re verifying someone’s identity, protecting yourself from online scams, or simply trying to reconnect with someone from the past, mastering reverse search username can turn a single clue into a detailed story. But how do you do it right and ethically? Let’s explore the practical steps and smart tools…
With the online world having made it easier than ever to reach a worldwide audience, our eyes can often be on those who are far removed from us. However, especially for brands providing local products or services, you should ensure that you’re paying enough attention to those closest to you, too. Your local customers are the ones most likely to convert, so what can you do to make sure that you’re reaching them, in particular? Tell Your Story With Local PR Getting your story heard within your local community can help you not just draw attention, but build credibility…
The popular notion is that it’s the duty of an alarm clock to jolt you into wakefulness. The word “alarm” itself gives you ample clues about what its primary function is, and most people feel that without that sudden blast of sound you won’t be shaken out of slumber. In desperation, you may have resorted to using your phone alarm. The downside of this is that keeping your phone within arm’s reach is far too tempting. You feel compelled to scroll social media, check your news feed, or respond to messages that come pouring in 24×7. Besides being unhealthy and…
The High Court Tuesday issued conservatory orders temporarily halting the removal of the recently gazetted Speaker, Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticha. The ruling comes amid deepening political infighting and a power struggle that has crippled operations within the devolved unit. Justice Hellen Wasilwa of the Employment and Labour Relations Court, sitting in Milimani, Nairobi, issued the orders on Tuesday. This is a new twist in the saga. The judge barred any attempts to degazette or remove Banticha from office pending the hearing and determination of a petition he filed against the government. “In the interim, no action be taken removing or degazetting…
At least three Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers were Tuesday killed while seven others are nursing injuries following a tragic explosion on their vehicle on the Kiunga-Sankuri road in Lamu County. This happened after an Improvised Explosive Device went off at Badaah area, police and witnesses said of the Tuesday July 15 incident. Lamu East Deputy County Commissioner George Kubai explained that the soldiers were en route to Sankuri to transport their colleagues when their vehicle hit an IED on the way back near Kiunga. The injured soldiers were evacuated for treatment at the Kiunga hospital, while a major operation…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) secured a landmark judgment resulting in the recovery of over Sh67 million fraudulently paid as unauthorized allowances to Faith Jematia Kips, an officer at the National Treasury and Planning. In a judgment delivered on July 15, 2025 by Justice Musyoki of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division of the High Court in Nairobi, the court found that Kiptis had illegally and irregularly received public funds disguised as taskforce, extraneous, entertainment, facilitation, and other unspecified allowances. The court ordered Kiptis to refund Sh67,664,975, with Sh2,443,667.92 forfeited from her Equity Bank account and Sh6,320,419.80 from her…
Ambassadors and High Commissioners from 12 countries welcomed the appointment of Kenya’s new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson and commissioners. In a joint statement issued on July 15, the diplomats reaffirmed the importance of independent institutions in safeguarding democracy. “We welcome the appointment of the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson and commissioners,” the statement read. They emphasised the IEBC’s “foundational role in safeguarding the integrity of Kenya’s electoral processes and ensuring public confidence in democratic outcomes.” The envoys underscored that independent institutions are critical to upholding constitutional provisions, especially those guaranteeing “free, fair, and credible…
Heavy rain swept across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Monday night, inundating sections of New York and New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the declaration of a state of emergency. Flash flood watches and warnings were in place in parts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas as downpours moved through the region. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency due to flash flooding and heavy rainfall, advising people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. A video posted to social media by CBS…
US inflation heated back up in June, rising to its highest level in four months, as higher prices — including those from tariffs — packed a bigger punch. Consumer prices rose 0.3% last month, pushing the annual inflation rate higher to 2.7%, the highest since February, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Stock futures moved higher after the report. Dow futures were flat after paring earlier losses. S&P 500 futures gained 0.4% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.65%. In recent months, President Donald Trump has enacted a sweeping trade policy…