China Square, the leading retail destination known for offering a wide range of products at affordable prices, is set to expand its presence with the opening of its 7th branch at Greenspan Mall in Donholm, Nairobi. The grand opening is scheduled for January 13, 2025. The new Greenspan Mall branch will continue China Square’s tradition of offering a diverse selection of products, including electronics, fashion, household items, and more. Customers will enjoy competitive pricing and an extensive range of goods, ensuring a seamless shopping experience. To celebrate the opening, China Square is offering a special promotion: 20% off on all…
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A man accused of assaulting his sister in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area, Nairobi surrendered to police for grilling on Tuesday. This is after his 23-year-old sister Ridwan Abdullahi Hassan complained he assaulted her in an altercation at their home. Abdiaziz Abdullahi, 30 surrendered to police at Nairobi Area Regional DCI for grilling following the said assault on January 2. He was later freed on bond pending the outcomes of the assault probe. He told police he was trying to forestall a human trafficking incident involving his sister to Libya. This, according to him led to the attack. The family of the…
Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has told BBC’s Newsnight that “disinformation” spread by Elon Musk was “endangering” her but that it was “nothing” compared to the experiences of victims of abuse. The tech billionaire and adviser to US President-elect Donald Trump labelled Phillips a “rape genocide apologist” and said she should be jailed. Asked if the threat to her own safety had gone up since his social media posts and whether protections were in place, Phillips replied “yes”. She said the experience had been “very, very, very tiring” but that she was “resigned to the lot in life that you get…
Meta is abandoning the use of independent fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram, replacing them with X-style “community notes” where commenting on the accuracy of posts is left to users. In a video posted alongside a blog post by the company on Tuesday, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said third-party moderators were “too politically biased” and it was “time to get back to our roots around free expression”. The move comes as Zuckerberg and other tech executives seek to improve relations with US President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office later this month. Trump and his Republican allies have criticised Meta…
As an industrial chemist, you’re likely familiar with heptane’s versatility in laboratory settings. This straight-chain alkane plays a crucial role in various chemical processes and analyses. Whether conducting extractions, calibrating instruments, or formulating products, understanding heptane’s properties and applications from a high-quality N-Heptane supplier is essential for optimizing your work. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover the key characteristics of heptane, its common uses in industrial chemistry, and best practices for handling this important solvent. Understanding Heptane: The Versatile Organic Compound Heptane, a colorless liquid hydrocarbon, is crucial in various laboratory and industrial applications. Industrial chemists must thoroughly understand this…
In an exciting start to the year, Meta has announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors: Dana White, John Elkann, and Charlie Songhurst. Among these, Dana White’s appointment has captured significant attention, signaling Meta’s commitment to pushing boundaries in branding, innovation, and leadership. Dana White, the President and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has built the UFC into one of the most valuable and fastest-growing sports organizations globally. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit and ability to transform the UFC into a beloved brand, White’s foray into the tech world marks a significant pivot…
Four years to the day after a mob of Donald Trump’s supporters violently besieged the US Capitol, Congress formally certified the incoming president’s re-election in a special session. Vice-President Kamala Harris, who Trump defeated in the 2024 election, presided over the event as required by the US Constitution. But the shadow of 6 January 2021 lingered over Monday’s proceedings, despite Trump and his allies’ campaign to recast the attack as a “day of love.” Heavy security was in place in Washington DC, and current President Joe Biden vowed there would be no repeat of the violence four years ago. The…
The top banking regulator at the US central bank has said he will step down from his role early, citing the “risk of a dispute” as Washington prepares for a new administration. Michael Barr, who had called for stricter oversight after a series of bank failures in 2023, has been a target of Republicans but had previously rejected suggestions he resign before his term ends in 2026. Mr Barr said he would remain on the board of the Federal Reserve, but in a reduced role. It clears the way for President-elect Donald Trump to appoint someone new, albeit from the…
Justin Trudeau’s nine years as Canadian prime minister is coming to an end after he announced he will step down as leader of the governing Liberal Party. It means his party must now find a new leader to compete in a general election in which polls suggest they are heading to defeat. Here are some of the people expected to enter the Liberal leadership race. Former Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland The Toronto member of parliament became one of the most well-known members of Trudeau’s team and is seen as one of the top contenders to replace the outgoing leader. While…
A former Kenya Airways air hostess Priscilla Jemutai Kolongei convicted and jailed in 2002 for drug trafficking is dead. Jemutai died at the Kenyatta National Hospital on December 30 after an illness. An obituary on the death said she will be buried at her Ainabukoi home in Uasin Gishu on January 9. A requiem mass is planned at the Citam church Valley Road on January 7 from 10 am. Kolongei, 59, and a single mother of one was freed from Lang’ata Women’s Maximum Prison in 2015 after serving 13 years of her 18-year sentence. She was released five years early…
President William Ruto Sunday directed that all schools in Kerio Valley that had been closed due to insecurity be reopened. Speaking during a prayer service in the Tot area of Elgeyo-Marakwet County on Sunday, Ruto said the government would help resettle all residents who had fled their homes. “For the 13 schools yet to be reopened, the Interior Minister and his Special Programs counterpart will collaborate to ensure they are opened,” the President said. “By the end of January, we will support all residents who had fled their homes in West Pokot to resettle so pupils can return to their…
Manchester United rallied to snap a four-game losing streak and halt Liverpool’s romp towards the Premier League title in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool move six points clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand to come, over second-placed Arsenal. But this was an opportunity lost for Arne Slot’s men after they came from behind to lead 2-1 through Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah’s penalty. United broke their six-year goal drought at Anfield to open the scoring in spectacular fashion through Lisandro Martinez and got the point a much-improved performance deserved when…
Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform UK, just weeks after reports the multi-billionaire was in talks to donate to the party. In a post on his social media site X, Musk said Farage “doesn’t have what it takes” to lead the party – but did not explain his reasoning. Farage suggested this was due to a disagreement over Musk’s support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson. He said Musk’s comment was “a surprise”, but that he would “never sell out my principles”. The comment from the tech entrepreneur comes hours after Farage described…
Gunmen from Nigeria have killed at least five Cameroonian soldiers and wounded several others in the village of Bakinjaw on Cameroon’s border with Nigeria, a member of parliament for the district and a traditional leader said on Saturday. It is the latest in a series of attempts to seize territory in the area. Aka Martin Tyoga, MP for the district of Akwaya in southwestern Cameroon, where the incident took place, told Reuters the attack happened early on Friday, when hundreds of armed Fulani herdsmen crossed the border from Taraba state in Nigeria to attack a military post. He said it…
A contingent of security forces from Guatemala and El Salvador arrived in Haiti’s capital on Friday to reinforce a long-delayed United Nations-backed mission tasked with restoring security amid a bloody conflict with armed gangs. The new arrivals were made up of 75 Guatemalans and eight Salvadorans, a communications officer for the mission said. The president of Haiti’s transitional presidential council, Leslie Voltaire, alongside Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime and U.S. Ambassador Dennis Hankins, welcomed the troops at Port-au-Prince’s airport, Haiti’s interim government said in a post on social media. “They have come to reinforce the Multinational Force in the fight…