Jaswant Singh Rai, whose recent two-day kidnapping made headlines, is a significant player in Kenya’s business landscape. Hailing from the wealthy Rai family, renowned for their major interests in edible oils and sugar, Jaswant’s influence stretches across various sectors. The Rai family’s dominance in Kenya’s sugar industry is particularly noteworthy. As the head of the family, Jaswant Singh Rai has solidified their position in the sugar sector, contributing to nearly half of the country’s total sugar production. Under his leadership, the Rai Group, which includes West Kenya, Olepito, and Sukari Industries, has achieved remarkable success. Their latest addition, the Naitiri…
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A two-judge panel from the Islamabad High Court has temporarily halted the recent conviction of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges. Khan had been serving a three-year prison sentence since August 5 following allegations of unlawfully selling state gifts during his tenure as prime minister from 2018 to 2022. In addition to the conviction, the former cricketer-turned-politician was barred from participating in elections for five years by the country’s election commission. Imran Khan, who has encountered over 100 legal cases since his removal via a no-confidence vote in April 2022, is presently detained in Attock, a city…
Tropical Storm Idalia has intensified as it traversed the western tip of Cuba, raising concerns as it sets its sights on the Gulf coast of Florida. Meteorologists have cautioned that the storm has the potential to develop into a hurricane “at any time.” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a warning on Monday, indicating that the storm is expected to make landfall in the state as a major hurricane by Wednesday. He emphasized the potential for significant impacts along the Gulf of Mexico, announcing preparations for evacuations and urging residents to be ready. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) noted in an…
OpenAI, the creator of the ChatGPT AI chatbot, has introduced a business-oriented version of its technology, ChatGPT Enterprise. This release comes as OpenAI grapples with declining user engagement and growing apprehensions about the potential risks associated with AI technology. ChatGPT Enterprise boasts enhanced security and privacy features, making it suitable for corporate use. Notable early adopters of this version include prominent companies such as Carlyle, The Estée Lauder Companies, and PwC. OpenAI emphasized its belief that AI can significantly augment work processes, boost creativity, and enhance productivity within organizations. In a blog post, OpenAI stated, “Today marks another step towards…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has taken a pioneering step by opening applications for admission to the Open University of Kenya (OUK), the nation’s first fully virtual university. Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome, CEO of KUCCPS, emphasized the extraordinary nature of this opportunity, as the applications will be free of charge and have no specific deadline due to the flexible and self-paced nature of the Open University’s learning model. The OUK, recently granted a charter by President William Ruto, has unveiled five groundbreaking degree programs as part of its inaugural offerings. These include a Bachelor of Data…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a stern warning to consumers, urging them to immediately stop using certain brands of eyedrops due to potential contamination with bacteria and fungus. The FDA has also highlighted the presence of unapproved drugs in these products. Specifically, the contaminated eyedrops are “Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution” and “LightEyez MSM Eye Drops – Eye Repair,” which are distributed by Dr. Berne’s Whole Health Products and LightEyez Limited, respectively. According to FDA officials, these contaminated eyedrops contain methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, as an active ingredient. Also Read: Worm Found Alive In Woman’s Brain…
Legal representatives for renowned rapper Eminem have issued a letter to Vivek Ramaswamy, an emerging Republican presidential contender, requesting that he refrain from rapping to the artist’s songs during his campaign activities. This call comes on the heels of Ramaswamy’s spontaneous rendition of Eminem’s hit “Lose Yourself” at the Iowa State Fair over a week ago. Dated August 23, the letter, dispatched by Eminem’s record label BMI, outlines the artist’s objection to Ramaswamy’s use of his musical compositions in campaign performances. The biotech entrepreneur, aiming to challenge the presumed 2024 Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump, has confirmed his compliance…
Scientists have disclosed that an 8cm (3in) worm was found alive within the brain of an Australian woman, marking a world first in the annals of medical science. The “string-like structure” was extracted from the damaged frontal lobe tissue of the England-born patient during a surgical procedure in Canberra last year. This baffling case has thrown light on the heightened risk of diseases and infections being transmitted from animals to humans. The red parasite, identified as an Ophidascaris robertsi roundworm, could have resided within her brain for approximately two months. “Even if you take away the yuck factor, this is…
Iraq has carried out the execution of three individuals who were convicted of playing a role in a devastating vehicle bombing that rocked Baghdad in 2016, resulting in the deaths of over 300 people and injuring countless others. This bombing marked the deadliest single attack in Iraq since the US-led invasion in 2003. The Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility for the attack, underscoring the organization’s brutal and indiscriminate tactics. The individuals hanged for their involvement were not specifically named in the statement released by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s office. The executions took place on Sunday and Monday, following…
Pentagon is gearing up to swiftly deploy an extensive array of drones and advanced military technology over the next two years, aiming to counterbalance China’s overwhelming numerical superiority in personnel and weaponry. This ambitious move was announced by a senior US defense official, Kathleen Hicks, during her address at a military technology conference in Washington, DC. Hicks emphasized the urgency of embracing innovation in the face of intense competition with China. “Unlike the relatively slow and lumbering competitors we faced during the Cold War, the PRC [People’s Republic of China] worked with focus and determination to build a modern military,…
Toyota, the global automotive giant, has been forced to suspend operations at the majority of its assembly plants in Japan due to a system malfunction. This disruption comes as a significant setback for the world’s largest carmaker, impacting its production capabilities. As a result of the glitch, Toyota had to halt operations at 12 out of its 14 domestic plants. The malfunction rendered the company unable to order crucial components required for manufacturing vehicles. \While Toyota’s Miyata plant in Fukuoka and its subsidiary Daihatsu’s facility in Kyoto are still operational, the uncertainty surrounding the resolution of the issue has prevented…
India’s remarkable space exploration journey continues as the nation’s space agency prepares to launch its first space-based solar observatory, the Aditya-L1, on September 2. This announcement follows closely after India’s historic achievement of landing a spacecraft on the unexplored south pole of the moon. Named after the Hindi word for the sun, the Aditya-L1 probe is set to study solar winds, which have the potential to disrupt Earth’s magnetic field and are responsible for the captivating natural phenomenon known as auroras. Launching from Sriharikota, the country’s main spaceport, the probe will be carried into space using the PSLV launch vehicle.…
Former President Donald Trump ambitions for a 2024 White House return are clashing head-on with a web of legal dramas that threaten to engulf his campaign trail. With multiple trials looming on his legal horizon, Trump’s political calendar is teetering on the brink of chaos. A federal judge has slated the trial for his alleged involvement in overturning the 2020 election to commence on March 4, a day before Super Tuesday – a pivotal voting day in the Republican race. If the trial takes place in Washington DC, as scheduled, it could disrupt Trump’s campaign momentum during a crucial phase.…
A consignment of 12 sacks of marijuana was intercepted Sunday night by police, as it was being transported to the port city of Kisumu in an hearse. In the bizarre incident that stunned police officers manning a roadblock at Suo in Busia County, the product had been neatly arranged in the vehicle that is ordinarily used in the conveyance of the dead to the grave. According to the officers, they had flagged down a white nissan van branded Rafiki Funeral Services-Othaya, for routine check up at around 7pm. The heavily tinted vehicle whose stereo was playing sombre tunes associated with…
Renowned singer Sir Elton John has been discharged from the hospital after a brief stay due to a fall at his villa in Nice. The 76-year-old music icon suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident. Following the mishap, Sir Elton was taken to the orthopaedic department of the Princess Grace hospital center in Monaco. The singer’s representative confirmed the incident, stating that he had slipped at his residence in the south of France. As a precautionary measure, he was admitted to the local hospital for check-ups. Fortunately, the injuries were not severe, and after thorough assessments, Sir Elton…