Legendary actor Henry Winkler revealed he blocked his daughter, Zoe Winkler, from pursuing a career in reality TV, believing it was in her best interest. During an episode of her What in the Winkler?! podcast, Zoe, 44, recalled being considered for The Bachelorette. However, her father stepped in to prevent it. “Oh, my goodness. And we put a stop to that … only for your protection,” the Happy Days star, 79, said, jokingly asking for a “thank you.” Zoe also shared how her father intervened when she was approached to appear on a VH1 reality show, Quarter Life Crisis, alongside…
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Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has expressed his dream of playing alongside football legend Cristiano Ronaldo as he prepares to leave Canadian side CF Montreal. The 33-year-old midfielder’s Sh233 million ($1.8 million) Designated Player contract with the Major League Soccer (MLS) team will expire on December 31, with no plans for renewal from the club. Wanyama, who ranks 52nd among the highest-paid MLS players, shared his aspirations during an appearance on The Sick Podcast. When asked about playing in Saudi Arabia, he said teaming up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr would be a dream come true. “To play alongside…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has welcomed President William Ruto’s directive to terminate controversial deals involving the Adani Group, urging the government to disclose all costs and losses incurred from the cancellations. On Thursday, President Ruto ordered the immediate termination of the Adani Group’s proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) deal with Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO), citing concerns over corruption. Speaking during his State of the Nation Address, Ruto reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fighting graft, emphasizing that credible evidence would always prompt decisive action. “I have stated in the…
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has announced plans to host a special Christmas event for Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity supporting bereaved children of military families. The virtual call, scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, will allow the royal to connect directly with young members during the festive season. The organization revealed that Harry, who serves as the Global Ambassador for the charity, wants to bring holiday cheer to children who may find the season challenging. “The Duke of Sussex would like to jump on a call with as many of our members as possible to wish them all a…
Matt Gaetz said Thursday he is withdrawing his name form consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney general. “I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback – and the incredible support of so many,” Gaetz said in a statement posted on his X account. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,” said the former Republican congressman from Florida. “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from…
President William Ruto Thursday announced the rebranding the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to Taifa Care. It is not clear what motivated the move. He said this is because of its fundamental role in providing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to all Kenyans. During his State of the Nation Address, Ruto expressed confidence in the model to provide effective and efficient service to the public. He added that the repealed National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) only served a few salaried Kenyans at the expense of the majority who could not afford it. He said Taifa Care had a comprehensive benefits package…
Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday said he had shrugged off deep disappointment after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix and pledged to give his all for Mercedes in his final three races before joining Ferrari. The seven-time world champion admitted he had felt like “not coming back” in a radio reaction at the end of the race in Brazil where he finished 10th but had recovered and now wanted to give his best for “a team I love”. Speaking to reporters ahead of this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, the first of a triple-header on successive weekends, he was asked about a team…
At least 41 people – including women and children – have been killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a convoy of 200 passenger vehicles traveling through a remote area of Pakistan. The vehicles were attacked as they travelled through the tribal district of Kurram in Pakistan, close to the Afghan border, according to the area’s deputy police commissioner. The gunmen initially targeted the convoy’s police escort, the provincial spokesman said in a statement. Police were protecting the convoy following months of sectarian violence in the area, which has claimed dozens of lives this year. Police have told the BBC…
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned a conviction against actor Jussie Smollett, who prosecutors accused of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 in Chicago. Smollett, who is black and gay, was convicted of five counts of disorderly conduct in 2021. He had claimed two men targeted him in a hate-crime, yelling racial slurs and putting a noose around his neck while he was walking down the street near his apartment. Two men testified that the Empire television show star paid them $3,500 (£2,700) to stage the attack. Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail, but…
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya’s economy is projected to grow by 5% in 2024 and 5.6% in 2025, building on last year’s 5.6% growth. Speaking during the state address, Ruto attributed the steady economic growth to government initiatives aimed at revitalizing the agricultural sector. These efforts include providing farmers with subsidized fertilizer and other affordable inputs to boost production and productivity. “Our efforts to secure food security and stability are already bearing fruit,” Ruto said. “We project 5% growth this year and 5.6% next year.” Since February, the government has distributed subsidized fertilizer to 6.45 million registered farmers…
President William Ruto has directed the immediate cancellation of the Adani Group’s proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the recently concluded Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited- KETRACO deal, citing corruption concerns. In his State of the Nation Address, President Ruto emphasized his commitment to fighting corruption, especially when credible evidence comes to light. “I have stated in the past, and I now reiterate, that in the face of undisputed evidence or credible information on corruption, I will not hesitate to take decisive action,” Ruto said. The president ordered the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Energy…
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the Social Health Authority (SHA) will clear all October claims by next week as the government works to address challenges in transitioning from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the new healthcare system. Speaking during his State of the Nation Address, Ruto revealed that the government has paid Sh5 billion of the Sh12.9 billion debt inherited from the defunct NHIF. He pledged to settle an additional Sh3.7 billion by tomorrow, bringing the total disbursement closer to clearing the outstanding balance. “The good news is that SHA will pay all October claims in…
The government has launched a nationwide crackdown to shut down 2,257 bars and alcohol outlets located within 300 meters of schools. Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo issued the directive, ordering immediate enforcement of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act. In a letter to regional and county security committees, Omollo emphasized the dangers posed by the increasing number of alcohol outlets near schools. “There has been a proliferation of alcoholic outlets near basic education institutions. This has greatly hampered the government’s efforts to ensure that learning takes place in a conducive and safe environment,” said Omollo. The Alcoholic…
Nandi County Governor Stephen Sang has announced a significant reshuffle of county executives, aiming to improve service delivery and address key gaps in governance. The changes, made under Executive Order No. 1 of 2024, are in line with the County Government Act, 2012, and reflect the governor’s commitment to efficiency, productivity, and accountability. “Cognizant of the need to enhance responsiveness to the people’s needs and focus performance on devolved functions, I have reorganized my government to ensure efficiency and effectiveness,” said Sang. The reshuffle has affected several County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and Chief Officers. Alfred Lagat has been reassigned…
Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled a Taskforce to review the Sports Act, 2013, aiming to address longstanding issues and modernize the framework governing Kenya’s sports sector. The team, tasked with delivering its recommendations within six months, will develop a robust legislative framework to promote transparency, align with the Constitution, and adapt to the evolving sports landscape. Murkomen highlighted that the sports sector has suffered from gaps in laws and policies, enabling corruption, favoritism, and mismanagement by sports federations. The Taskforce will outline government roles in promoting sports, regulating academies, and managing stadia. It will also propose a restructuring…