McLaren’s Lando Norris dominated the Singapore Grand Prix to take a further chunk out of Max Verstappen’s advantage in the championship. Verstappen, who finished a distant second in his Red Bull, is now 52 points ahead of the Briton with a maximum of 180 available over the remaining six races. But Norris was deprived of an extra point by Daniel Ricciardo, after Red Bull’s junior team RB fitted soft tyres with a lap to go so the Australian could take the fastest lap from the Briton on the final tour. Despite Norris’ imperious win, the average points gain by which…
Author: Oki Bin Oki
Planned power maintenance is scheduled for Sunday, 22nd September 2024, affecting parts of Nairobi, Nakuru, and Bungoma counties. In Nairobi, the maintenance will impact Road A, Enterprise Road, and surrounding areas from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. In Nakuru’s Industrial Area, power will be disrupted from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Webuye Town in Bungoma County will experience an outage from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM KENYA POWER PLANNED MAINTENANCE: SUNDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2024 PARTS OF NAIROBI COUNTY AREA: PART OF ROAD A, ENTERPRISE ROAD DATE: Sunday 22.09.2024 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 5.00 P.M. Wood Products, Kobil Petroleum, Ng’ombe, Tiles…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Pennsylvania on Sunday to thank workers for producing critical 155 mm artillery shells used in Ukraine’s defense against Russian forces. This visit marks the start of a busy week in the U.S. for Zelenskyy, where he will also address the United Nations General Assembly in New York and meet with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington. The Scranton plant is one of the few U.S. facilities manufacturing 155 mm shells, essential for Ukraine’s long-range howitzer systems. These weapons are crucial for striking Russian targets from…
Specialist divers searching the wreck of a $40 million superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily in August, killing seven people, including British tech mogul Mike Lynch, have called for increased security due to concerns over sensitive data reportedly stored on the vessel. The yacht, named Bayesian, lies 50 meters underwater, and investigators suspect it contains watertight safes holding encrypted hard drives with classified information, some linked to Western intelligence agencies, according to multiple sources who spoke to CNN. The incident, which occurred during a violent storm, has prompted a criminal investigation into charges of manslaughter and negligent shipwreck.…
A Chinese zoo has confessed that the “pandas” featured in their exhibit were actually painted dogs, sparking outrage from visitors. According to the New York Post, the deception was uncovered at the Shanwei Zoo when visitors noticed unusual behavior from the supposed pandas, such as barking and panting — behaviors inconsistent with actual pandas. Videos shared online revealed the animals were not pandas but Chow Chows, a dog breed from northern China, painted to resemble pandas with black-and-white markings. One video showed a “panda” panting while lounging on a rock, while another clip captured a long-tailed “panda” strolling around. The…
President William Ruto landed in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 100 days after flagging off the Kenyan police contingent of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) to the Caribbean country . State House said Ruto was in Haiti to assess the progress of the MSS mission, visit and commend the Kenyan contingent working alongside their Haitian counterparts and meet with the Transitional Presidential Council, led by Edgard LeBlanc, as well as members of the Haitian Cabinet. He had flown from Nairobi on Friday night and landed in New York aboard a Kenya Airways flight which he proceeded with to Haiti taking up to…
Picture this: you’ve stumbled upon a digital treasure map, not to buried doubloons, but to the El Dorado of the 21st century – cryptocurrency. Welcome, intrepid explorer, to the untamed frontier of digital finance, where fortunes fluctuate faster than a hummingbird’s heartbeat. You’ve likely heard the legends – crypto cowboys striking it rich in the blink of an eye, digital prospectors unearthing virtual gold, and blockchain buccaneers sailing away with millions. But here’s the rub: while everyone’s vying for a slice of the crypto cake, few truly know the recipe for baking it. Fear not, aspiring crypto crusader! We’re about…
American rapper Lauryn Hill will be headlining the upcoming Walker Town Concert, set to take place at Uhuru Gardens grounds, Nairobi, on 28-29 September 2024. Johnie Walker confirmed that Hill will be headlining the concert alongside Kenyan rapper Nyashinski, official name Nyamari Ongegu. Hill, a legendary American rapper, singer, and songwriter, rose to fame in the 1990s as a member of The Fugees before launching her critically acclaimed solo career. Her debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, won numerous accolades, including five Grammy Awards, and solidified her place as a pioneering figure in hip-hop and R&B. Hill’s socially conscious…
An Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza City has killed at least 22 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it targeted a Hamas command centre at al-Falah school, which Israel said the militant group was using to “plan and carry out terrorist attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel”. The school, closed during the war, was housing displaced people, the health ministry said. The IDF said it took steps to mitigate the risk of harming civilians and accused Hamas of exploiting civilian infrastructure. The IDF…
Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Chelsea condemned lacklustre West Ham to a third consecutive home defeat in the Premier League. Chelsea took a fourth-minute lead after West Ham’s players switched off at a free-kick which allowed Jadon Sancho to send Jackson clear on the left. Jackson left Edson Alvarez trailing in his wake then cut inside on to his right foot and threaded a low shot through the legs of Alphonse Areola. The Hammers’ lack of intensity was in evidence again 14 minutes later as Moises Caicedo was afforded time to slip the jet-heeled Jackson in again. This time Jackson…
David Graham, the versatile actor behind iconic characters in shows like Thunderbirds, Peppa Pig, and Doctor Who, has died at the age of 99. Known for voicing the evil Daleks in Doctor Who during the 1960s and ’70s, Graham terrified generations of children with his harsh, staccato delivery. He was also beloved for his role as Aloysius Parker, the butler and chauffeur in Thunderbirds, as well as for voicing Grandpa Pig in the popular children’s series Peppa Pig. Graham began his career in the entertainment industry after World War II, where he served as a radar mechanic. He later joined…
Ted Colbert, CEO of Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security unit, is stepping down effective immediately, the company announced Friday. Steve Parker, the unit’s COO, will assume Colbert’s responsibilities on an interim basis until a permanent successor is named. Colbert, who spent 15 years at Boeing, exits at a challenging time for the company. Boeing’s defense division reported a $913 million loss in the most recent quarter, up from $527 million a year earlier, and has faced continued financial difficulties alongside ongoing strikes involving over 32,000 workers. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg expressed gratitude for Colbert’s service and emphasized the company’s commitment…
WNBA Star Layshia Clarendon, has announced their retirement from professional basketball. Clarendon, who last played for the Los Angeles Sparks and uses he/she/they pronouns, made history in 2015 as the first WNBA player to come out as “non-cisgender.” They later became the first openly trans and nonbinary player in the league. Drafted by the Indiana Fever as the ninth overall pick in the 2013 WNBA draft, Clarendon also played for the Atlanta Dream, Connecticut Sun, New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, and the Los Angeles Sparks. However, since 2019, their career has been hampered by injuries. In 2021, Clarendon made further…
One of America’s most acclaimed magazine writers, Olivia Nuzzi of New York magazine, has been placed on leave while a “third-party review” is conducted after the publication said Nuzzi disclosed that she “had engaged in a personal relationship with a former subject relevant to the 2024 campaign while she was reporting on the campaign.” While the magazine did not identify the subject, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told CNN that the relationship was with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who ran for president as an independent candidate and recently endorsed Donald Trump. The person said the relationship was…
A Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge inside his chambers on Thursday was accused in a lawsuit earlier this week of failing to investigate claims that a local deputy was sexually assaulting women who were under house arrest. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines, 43, was deposed in a lawsuit filed Monday by two women, one of whom alleged that a deputy forced her to have sex inside the same judge’s chambers where the shooting took place. The woman claims the deputy repeatedly sexually assaulted her for six months in exchange for staying out of jail. The lawsuit accuses…