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…
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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…
Kenya’s embattled outgoing Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, calls himself the “truthful man”, attributing his remarkable rise to the fact that he speaks truth to power. He says these troubles are also a result of his outspoken nature. Before he was elected MP in 2017, little was known about the man who would, in five short years, rise to become Kenya’s second-in-command. Not many people outside Gachagua’s central Kenya constituency had heard of him or his style of politics. Gachagua captured the limelight in the run-up to the 2022 elections, when he vehemently opposed President Uhuru Kenyatta’s choice of preferred successor.…
Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua lost his seat after being impeached by the Senate on Thursday night. This is after at least 53 senators voted to uphold the first charge. At least five of the 11 charges were upheld. 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 save his young…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is in stable condition and undergoing tests, according to Dr. Dan Gikonyo, Chief Cardiologist and founder of Karen Hospital. Dr. Gikonyo revealed that Gachagua was admitted on Thursday at 3:00 PM after experiencing “intense chest pains.”Gachagua had been scheduled to testify in the Senate for cross-examination during his impeachment trial. “He is stable at the moment and we are still carrying out more tests to rule out any serious issues,” Gikonyo said. Dr. Gikonyo stated that stress may be a likely cause of Gachagua’s sudden condition, adding that he will be monitored for three days before…
Israel is “increasingly confident” it’s killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who stunned Israel and the world as a mastermind of the 2023 massacre and hostage-taking that set off the devastating Gaza war and made him a top target for Israel, was killed by Israel’s military. He was 61. His body was identified after DNA testing in Israel, said an Israeli official, speaking on the condition of anonymity on Oct. 17 to discuss a sensitive matter. Hamas did not immediately confirm his death. Mr. Sinwar was seen as the key planner of the brutal…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment hearing on Thursday turned dramatic after the Senate ruled to continue with the process despite him being declared sick. Gachagua had driven to Karen Hospital on Thursday after the impeachment session broke for lunch and did not return. He was expected to take the witness stand. In an unexpected turn of events, lawyers representing Gachagua at the session walked out of the House moments after Senators rejected a motion that sought to push the impeachment hearings to Saturday. “Arising from the decision of the Senate, we as the legal team representing the Deputy President are…
Russia’s army is forming a unit of some 3,000 North Koreans, a Ukrainian military intelligence source has told the BBC, in the latest report suggesting that Pyongyang is forming a close military alliance with the Kremlin. So far the BBC has yet to see any sign of such a large unit being formed in Russia’s Far East, and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has dismissed reports of North Korean involvement. “This is not only British intelligence, it is also American intelligence. They report it all the time, they don’t provide any evidence,” he said. There is no doubt Moscow and Pyongyang…
A showdown unfolded at the Senate on Wednesday evening during the impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. After a day of submissions from various parties, tensions escalated when Gachagua’s legal team took the floor to cross-examine Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, the mover of the impeachment motion. Advocate Elisha Ongoya challenged Mutuse to substantiate the claims in his motion, alleging that the DP had amassed a Sh5.2 billion fortune since taking office as the country’s second-in-command. Ongoya expressed disbelief at the figure, listed as one of the 11 grounds for Gachagua’s impeachment, and pressed Mutuse for clarifications. He demanded…
Flamboyant IT expert Dennis Oduor Otieno alias Deno Bright died of heart attack complications. A postmortem on his body showed he had cardio respiratory complications that led to his dead in an apartment in Mombasa on October 10, 2024. He also had depressed central nervous system and acute pancreatitis, the autopsy on the body showed. This has been linked to heavy or overdose of alcohol or drugs he may have consumed on the day the body was discovered. His body was discovered in Aqua Apartment in Nyali long after he had died on October 10. He had been partying with…
MMORPGs take around eight years to develop, and while many new titles are on the way, truly standout games are still a few years off. In the meantime, Final Fantasy XIV offers a classic experience that’s remained beloved for three years. It may seem like an older title, but it continues to captivate with its engaging mechanics, expansive worlds, and rich storylines. Whether you’re exploring or earning FFXIV Gil, this game has something for everyone. Let’s explore why it remains so special in 2024. Leveling System: Revolution or Evolution? When it comes to leveling up a character in an MMORPG,…
In today’s tech-driven world, the cloud isn’t just a buzzword. It is an essential part of how businesses operate. The cloud offers myriad benefits like flexibility, scalability, and cost savings. But, it also opens up new challenges in terms of security. Effective cloud security management is more crucial than ever. This comes along with the increasing volume of sensitive data being stored and processed in the cloud. Understanding how to safeguard your organization’s data can make all the difference. This blog post aims to unravel the complexities of cloud security management and more. So, let’s begin! Develop a Cloud Security…