President William Ruto has issued a clarification on recent changes in the nation’s Cabinet, foreign service, and State corporations. According to State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed, the Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Zimbabwe is Amb. Gertrude Angote, not Dorothy Angote as previously announced in an official dispatch. “Amb. Gertrude N. Angote is currently serving as the Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and has now been reassigned to the Republic of Zimbabwe,” Mohammed said. Amb. Angote has been serving at UNEP since May 2024. Her reassignment means that former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba will take over…
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Intern doctors in Kenya will now earn a monthly salary of Sh206,000, up from Sh70,000, following the signing of a new agreement with the Ministry of Health. The pay adjustment is in line with the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the government and the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU). The announcement comes as a relief to the medical fraternity, with the nationwide strike initially planned for December 22, 2024, officially called off. KMPDU Secretary General, Dr. Davji Atellah, emphasized that the meeting with the Ministry also resolved to pay basic salary arrears owed to medical interns.…
Sir Paul McCartney has reunited with his former Beatles bandmate Sir Ringo Starr during a gig at London’s O2 Arena. The drummer was brought on stage to thunderous applause before the pair launched into classics Helter Skelter and Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. “I’ve had a great night and I love you all,” Sir Ringo said later as he walked offstage. Thursday’s performance was the last in Sir Paul’s Got Back tour, which saw the 82-year-old play in France, Spain and Brazil. Sir Ringo was not the only musical guest appearance on Thursday night. Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood…
Rihanna and Mariah Carey belong together. Rihanna was part of a star-studded crowd at the Barclays Center in New York City this week, where Carey hit the stage for the final performance of her Christmas Time show. Social media was thrilled by footage from the evening that showed Rihanna jamming to the tunes, including Carey’s 2005 hit “We Belong Together.” Rihanna, who was with her longtime love and the father of her sons, rapper A$AP Rocky, is seen dancing and singing along in the audience of Carey’s fans, affectionately nicknamed Lambs. She also has a moment shared on social media by…
Legendary musician Phil Collins, 73, has shared a rare update on his health and life after retiring from drumming due to physical challenges. The Genesis drummer, who stepped away from performing in March 2022 after a 50-year career, opened up about his journey in the newly released documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First, now available on YouTube. “It’s still kind of sinking in,” Collins admitted in an interview featured in the documentary. “I’ve spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock.” Collins, who first picked up drumsticks at the age of five,…
Brittany Furlan, wife of Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, has revealed that her husband showers only once a week — and she doesn’t mind. Speaking on the “Off the Vine” podcast hosted by Kaitlyn Bristowe, the 38-year-old former Vine star shared insights into their relationship and Lee’s hygiene routine. “My husband’s very neat, which people wouldn’t expect from someone who’s a musician,” Furlan said. “He doesn’t shower a lot, but he’s very neat.” Furlan explained that Lee, 62, attributes his infrequent showers to his upbringing in Athens, Greece, where daily bathing wasn’t a common practice. “He said growing up… that…
Kenya Railways has announced a temporary suspension of its commuter train services, affecting scheduled travels over the festive season. In a notice dated December 19, the transport provider confirmed that commuter trains will be unavailable from December 23, 2024, to January 5, 2025. “We wish to notify members of the public that commuter train services will temporarily be suspended from December 23, 2024, to January 5, 2025,” the notice read. However, the company did not provide specific reasons for the suspension. Despite the disruption, Kenya Railways assured passengers that the suspension would not affect key services, including the weekly Safari…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Chairperson Anthony Mwaura has been appointed Chairperson of the Board of Directors at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority. Head of Public Service Felix Koskei made the announcement and detailed the latest changes in senior government positions. “His Excellency the President has today made nominations, reassignments, and appointments to the senior ranks of the Executive,” Koskei stated in an official release. President William Ruto has also appointed former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi to take over the role of KRA Chairperson. Also Read: Former Governor Ndiritu Muriithi Appointed KRA Chair Muriithi, an economist and financial markets expert…
Former Deputy Speaker of the Senate and ex-MP Kembi Gitura has been named Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH). The announcement was made by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, who outlined the latest changes in senior government positions. “His Excellency the President has today made nominations, reassignments, and appointments to the senior ranks of the Executive,” Koskei stated in an official release. The KUTRRH board had been dissolved on December 3, 2024, following demonstrations by staff protesting the alleged cancellation of their medical insurance and poor working conditions. Also Read:…
Former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi has been appointed as the Chairperson of board of directors of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in President William Ruto’s latest shake-up of the executive. The announcement, delivered by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, outlined nominations, reassignments, and appointments across senior government positions. “His Excellency the President has today made nominations, reassignments, and appointments to the senior ranks of the Executive,” Koskei said in an official statement. Muriithi, an economist and financial markets expert with over 24 years of experience, has spearheaded financial reforms across Africa. His career includes improving bond markets, expanding mortgage…
Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has been appointed Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi. The changes, conveyed by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, involved nominations, reassignments, and appointments across senior ranks of the Executive. “His Excellency the President has today made nominations, reassignments, and appointments to the senior ranks of the Executive,” Koskei stated in an official release. Namwamba, who previously served as Sports CS, left the Cabinet following political pressure during anti-government protests by Gen Z earlier in the year. His former docket was handed over to Kipchumba Murkomen in…
President William Ruto has announced significant changes to his administration, including the appointment of CS Andrew Karanja as Kenya’s Ambassador to Brazil. The reshuffles were made public by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on Thursday, December 19, 2024. “His Excellency the President has today made nominations, reassignments, and appointments to the senior ranks of the Executive,” Koskei said in the official statement. Former Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has been nominated as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Other notable diplomatic appointments include Margaret Nyambura as Kenya’s Ambassador to Ghana and Dorothy Angote as…
OpenAI, the company behind the widely popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has introduced a new way to interact with its technology—over the phone. U.S. users can now call 1-800-242-8478 to have a voice conversation with ChatGPT, the company announced on Wednesday. This innovative feature allows people to try ChatGPT without needing to download the app, making it particularly useful for those with limited access to high-speed internet. OpenAI also confirmed that users worldwide can communicate with the chatbot by messaging the same number on WhatsApp. Callers are allotted 15 minutes per month to interact with ChatGPT via phone. However, this phone…
Arnold Schwarzenegger, known worldwide for his versatile career as a bodybuilding champion, action movie star, and former governor of California, is taking on a festive new role. The iconic actor is set to play Santa Claus in an upcoming holiday movie titled The Man with the Bag. Announcing the news on his Instagram page, Schwarzenegger shared his excitement with fans. “Santa Claus is coming to town!” he wrote, adding, “I can’t wait to share all of this Christmas cheer with each and every one of you.” The actor also posted a photo from the film set in New York City,…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced on Thursday that 29 inmates and prison officers graduated with degrees in law and medicine. Among them, 28 earned law degrees from the University of London, while one graduated in medicine from the University of Nairobi. Mudavadi also revealed a reduction in the number of inmates, from 64,000 to 60,000, attributing the decrease to collaboration with county governments that enable some inmates to serve community orders in local facilities. “Kenya Prisons Service lost only one officer in the line of duty this year, a testament to improved safety measures within the correctional system,” Mudavadi…