Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a new line of Bitcoin-themed sneakers through a recent post on Truth Social. Trump, who spoke at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, shared his excitement about the new product line, describing it as “GREAT!” The sneakers, named “Crypto President High Tops,” come in two colors: an orange pair priced at $499 and a black pair available for $299. Each pair is a limited edition and individually numbered, with some randomly autographed by the 45th President. Trump’s announcement follows the success of his earlier “Fight, Fight, Fight” high…
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is planning an urgent National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Friday, August 2, 2024, in response to recent disturbances at its headquarters. The decision follows a chaotic incident that has raised concerns within the party. UDA chairperson Cecily Mbarire, who is also the Governor of Embu, announced the meeting on July 31, 2024. In a statement, she emphasized the importance of the upcoming NEC meeting for addressing the issues that have surfaced. “We are calling for this emergency NEC meeting to address and resolve the matters that have arisen in the party recently,” Mbarire stated.…
Ukraine has received its first batch of fourth-generation U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, according to a Bloomberg report dated July 31. This development follows the formation of an allied “fighter jet coalition” at the Vilnius NATO summit last year, spearheaded by Denmark and the Netherlands. Bloomberg: The first delivery of the F-16 fighter jets from NATO allies has arrived in Ukraine https://t.co/8NEslW5Wubhttps://t.co/kyriktxkTu— Liveuamap (@Liveuamap) July 31, 2024 The transfer of the F-16s, which was set to be completed by late July, includes “a small number” of aircraft. Ukraine is expected to receive a total of at least 79 F-16s from the…
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) has released its spectacular 2025 calendar, featuring 14 rounds across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Kenya’s Safari Rally, scheduled for March 20-23, remains a key highlight alongside exciting new additions in Spain, Paraguay, and Saudi Arabia. The season kicks off with the iconic Rallye Monte-Carlo in January, followed by familiar stops and exciting new additions. Key highlights of the 2025 calendar include: January 23-26: Rallye Monte-Carlo February 13-16: Rally Sweden March 20-23: Safari Rally Kenya April 24-27: Rally Islas Canarias (Spain) May 15-18: Vodafone Rally de Portugal June 5-8: Rally Italia Sardegna (Sardinia)…
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has confirmed that several key party officials have already resigned in anticipation of the Cabinet vetting process. The resignations include: John Mbadi: National Chairperson Opiyo Wandayi: Secretary for Political Affairs Wycliffe Oparanya and Hassan Joho: Deputy Party Leaders Beatrice Askul Moe: Member of the Party Elections Committee These resignations come as the nominees prepare for their vetting, which is set to begin Thursday. ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna confirms the resignations of John Mbadi as National Chairperson, Opiyo Wandayi as Secretary for Political Affairs, Wycliffe Oparanya and Hassan Joho as Deputy Party Leaders, and Beatrice…
The 20-member committee has released a schedule detailing the dates and times for each of the 21 nominees to appear. At least four nominees will be vetted each day. The public has until midnight tonight to submit any representations regarding the nominees Here’s the vetting schedule: August 1st 2024 8:00 am: Kithure Kindiki (Interior) 10:00 am: Debra Mlongo (Health) Noon: Alice Wahome (Lands) 3:00 pm: Migos Ogamba (Education) 5:00 pm: Soipan Tuya (Defence) August 2nd 2024 8:00 am: Andrew Mwihia (Agriculture) 10:00 am: Aden Duale (Environment) Noon: Eric Muuga (Water) 3:00 pm: Davis Chirchir (Transport) 5:00 pm: Margaret Ndung’u (ICT)…
ODM has nominated Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo as the new Minority Whip, according to Seth Olale of Citizen TV on X. The party has also made several other key appointments: Junet Mohamed has been appointed as the Minority Leader, Caleb Amisi as Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, and Oundo as Vice Chair of the Public Accounts Committee. BREAKING: ODM parliamentary leadership, Junet Mohamed – Minority leaderMilly Odhiambo – WhipCaleb Amisi – pAc chairOundo – vice pac chair— Seth Olale (@SethOlale) July 31, 2024 These appointments come in the wake of several ODM members joining President Ruto’s Cabinet as…
Three close aides of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were questioned by police on Tuesday regarding recent protests led by youths and allegations of a plot to remove him from office. The aides provided statements to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at Karen Police Station concerning claims of interfering with and funding protests that led President William Ruto to withdraw the 2024 Finance Bill and dissolve his Cabinet. Originally, five staff members were scheduled for interviews, but this number was reduced to three after two were cleared. This questioning coincided with claims from Gachagua’s allies that some of President Ruto’s…
Kakamega Senator Bony Khalwale Mocks Cleophas Malala with ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ Post Hours After Alleged Ouster from UDA UDA Secretary-General Cleophas Malala is under increasing pressure as a faction within the party demands his removal. Members of this faction accuse Malala of undermining the party’s core principles and creating internal divisions. The allegations against him include favouritism towards certain candidates in upcoming elections and sidelining other members, which has led to growing discontent within the party. A petition has been filed seeking Malala’s removal from his position, citing incompetence, corruption, and defiance of top party leadership. Kakamega County Senator…
Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya have officially resigned from their positions within the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party. Joho stepped down as a member of the party council, while Oparanya resigned as Chairperson of the National Coalition Executive Committee. Their resignations follow their nominations for Cabinet positions. Joho’s departure marks the end of his role in the party council, while Oparanya’s resignation from the executive committee comes as he prepares for a potential role in the Cabinet. Both resignations are part of the broader transition as they shift focus to their new governmental roles. Their resignations have already…
Today, Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, and other prominent leaders convened a meeting amidst growing tensions within the Azimio la Umoja Coalition. Key attendees included Jeremiah Kioni (Jubilee), Peter Munya (PNU), James Orengo (ODM), Gideon Moi (KANU), and Fred Okongo. However, Martha Karua and Eugene Wamalwa were notably absent from the meeting. The meeting follows recent discord over the proposed formation of a government of national unity, particularly after ODM’s integration into the government. @RailaOdinga meets @skmusyoka @MoiGideon @HonKioni pic.twitter.com/Pha5Wbjn83 — Seth Olale (@SethOlale) July 31, 2024 In previous discussions, sharp divisions emerged. Raila’s supporters advocated for joining the government to…
The U.S. men’s basketball team is set to face South Sudan in their second Group C game at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 31. The game will be held at Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France, with tip-off scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. (10 pm East Africa Time). The match will be live on KBC starting at 10 pm tonight The matchup is a rematch of a July 20 scrimmage where the U.S. narrowly escaped with a 101-100 victory. LeBron James secured the win with a layup in the final eight seconds, and Anthony Edwards blocked a crucial…
Fairmont Jaipur, tucked away in the centre of India’s Pink City, is evidence of the splendour of Rajasthan’s regal past and the height of modern luxury. This magnificent hotel offers an unmatched experience that deftly combines world-class conveniences with traditional Rajasthani hospitality. From its breathtaking design to its first-rate service, Fairmont Jaipur provides a lot of convincing grounds for discriminating guests to decide it as their first choice. Let’s investigate the information that makes a visit to beautiful Fairmont Jaipur a wonderful trip into splendour and culture. Architectural Wonders From the time visitors arrive, Fairmont Jaipur’s architecture is a visual…
Standard Group Limited has announced plans to declare over 300 employees redundant across various departments. This decision comes as part of a restructuring strategy in response to a challenging operating environment and its impact on revenue generation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 30, the Mombasa Road-based media house revealed that it has issued a notice of intention to declare redundancy to the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, per section 40 (1) of the Employment Act, 2007. The media house attributed this decision to shifting media consumption trends and technological changes that have impacted its business model. The…
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