At least eight Kenya Defence Forces personnel were Monday September 18 night killed in a helicopter crash in Lamu County. The cause of the crash is yet to be established. Witnesses said it went up on flames on crash. The Department of Defence headquarters said Tuesday the Kenya Air Force Huey Helicopter crashed Monday night while on night patrol in Lamu County. “The crew and other military personnel onboard were part of an air surveillance squadron intensifying day and night patrols and surveillance for the on-going Operation Amani Boni,” DOD said in a statement. “The leadership and entire KDF fraternity…
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Major Japanese brands are cutting ties with the country’s biggest talent agency after it was engulfed by a sexual abuse scandal. Firms including Nissan and Asahi say they will not renew any contracts with Johnny and Associates. Toyota, which previously had a contract with one of its top stars, told the BBC it had no plans to sign any more deals featuring Johnny talents. Japan’s agriculture ministry has also said it would stop hiring the stars. Johnny and Associates is Japan’s biggest J-pop and boyband talent agency. Last month, an independent investigation into the agency found its late founder, Johnny…
The Communication Authority of Kenya suspended its Director General, Ezra Chiloba, alleging gross misconduct. The decision, effective as of September 18, 2023, stems from troubling claims of mismanagement of the Staff Mortgage Scheme, with reported financial discrepancies amounting to Ksh662.4 million at CA. The details of this suspension have been disclosed in a report obtained by Kahawa Tungu, which outlines the grounds for Chiloba’s suspension, highlighting possible disciplinary action due to fundamental breaches of his contractual obligations. One major concern raised in the report is that Chiloba allegedly failed to provide adequate leadership in overseeing and administering the Staff Mortgage…
The United States military has announced the discovery of debris from a missing F-35 fighter jet, a day after requesting public assistance in locating wreckage from the elusive aircraft. The incident occurred after a pilot ejected from the F-35 for unknown reasons. The debris field from the F-35B Lightning II jet, which went missing on Sunday afternoon, was located on Monday in South Carolina’s rural Williamsburg County, according to the Marine Corps’s Joint Base Charleston. The base expressed gratitude to local, county, and state officials for their assistance in the search. Authorities had been searching for the jet since the…
Australia has officially declared the onset of an El Niño weather phenomenon as an unprecedented September heatwave grips the country’s southeast, resulting in the first total fire ban in three years. “We are already seeing extreme conditions in some parts of the continent, particularly in the duration of heat,” Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecaster Karl Braganza highlighted the extreme conditions. The state of New South Wales (NSW) has experienced temperatures soaring up to 16 degrees Celsius (60 degrees Fahrenheit) above the September average in recent days. Sydney, Australia’s most populous city, registered temperatures of 34.4 degrees Celsius (93.9 degrees Fahrenheit)…
Chioma Nnadi, a prominent fashion journalist and podcaster, has been named the new head of editorial content at British Vogue. This historic appointment makes her the first black female head of the renowned fashion publication, which has editions in the US, France, and Italy. Nnadi, who hails from London, expressed her excitement and honor at taking on this role from editor-in-chief Edward Enninful. “I’m beyond excited and honored to be entrusted with this incredible opportunity. British Vogue has such an illustrious history and has played a significant role in shaping the global fashion landscape,” She remarked. With her recent position…
Roger Whittaker, the celebrated folk singer known for his hit songs like “Durham Town” and his exceptional whistling talent, has passed away at the age of 87. Whittaker, whose music career spanned several decades, was widely acclaimed for hits such as “The Last Farewell” and “New World in the Morning.” His website reported that he had sold nearly 50 million records worldwide. Also Read: Former Football Coach And Convicted Paedophile Barry Bennell Dies In Prison At 69 Starting his career in folk clubs, Whittaker’s musical journey reached new heights with songs like the “Skye Boat Song” and a duet with…
Barry Bennell, the notorious former football coach, and convicted paedophile, has passed away in prison at the age of 69. Bennell, who also used the alias Richard Jones, was handed a 30-year prison sentence in 2018 following his conviction on 50 counts of child sexual offences against 12 young boys. His crimes spanned from the 1970s to the 1990s, during which time he worked as a coach for Crewe Alexandra and as a scout for Manchester City. One of his victims expressed his hope that Bennell’s last decade had been as “difficult as possible.” Barry Bennell Cause of Death Bennell…
The board of the Communication Authority has announced the suspension of Director General Ezra Chiloba. This decision was conveyed through a memo dated September 18, 2023, by the board’s chair, Mary Wambui. The memo revealed the appointment of Christopher Wambua in an acting capacity as the new Director General. The appointment of Mr. Christopher Wambua as Director General in Acting Capacity took immediate effect as of the same day, with no specified duration given until further notice. “Following a meeting of the Authority’s Board held on 18th September 2023, resulting in the suspension of the Director General, I am pleased…
A U.S. stealth-capable fighter jet has gone missing after an incident during flight, prompting an unusual appeal to the public to assist in locating the multimillion-dollar aircraft. The incident occurred in the southeastern state of South Carolina on Sunday when the pilot flying the F-35 ejected following what U.S. authorities have referred to as a “mishap.” Fortunately, the pilot survived and was transported to a hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition. The pilot’s identity has not been disclosed. However, the disappearance of the costly fighter jet has posed a significant challenge for the military. Joint Base…
Justina Valentine, the multi-talented artist known for her skills in singing, modeling, songwriting, and rapping, has not only made her mark in the entertainment industry but has also amassed a significant net worth. Justina Valentine Net Worth $1.5 Million Justina Valentine Early Beginnings in Music Justina Valentine’s journey in the music world began in 2006 when she started recording her music. With a family background deeply rooted in music, including singing, dancing, and theater, Valentine’s early experiences on stage played a pivotal role in shaping her performing abilities. Musical Releases and Collaborations Valentine’s musical career has seen the release of…
Authorities in the United States have offered a reward of $250,000 for any information leading to the capture of the assailant responsible for the killing of Deputy Sheriff Ryan Clinkunbroomer in California’s Palmdale area. The 30-year-old deputy was fatally shot on a Saturday evening while he sat in his patrol car at a red traffic light, an incident that Sheriff Robert Luna labeled a “targeted attack” due to Clinkunbroomer’s law enforcement status. Speaking at a news conference, Sheriff Luna condemned the killing, stating: “Without warning, he was murdered while serving our community.” Police have released surveillance footage showing a dark…
Tens of thousands of people in New York City participated in a massive rally on Sunday, calling for urgent action against climate change as the United Nations General Assembly opened. The event, known as the March to End Fossil Fuels, saw protesters from approximately 700 organizations and activist groups voicing their demands for an end to fossil fuels, with signs reading, “Fossil fuels are killing us” and “I didn’t vote for fires and floods.” Protesters aimed their frustration directly at U.S. President Joe Biden, urging him to stop approving new oil and gas projects, phase out existing ones, and declare…
The government of Queensland, Australia, has once again suspended its Human Rights Act, raising concerns among human rights experts as it seeks to detain more children, including those as young as 10, in police watch houses. This drastic measure is in response to changes in youth justice laws, including incarceration for youths who breach bail conditions, leading to a shortage of space in designated youth detention centers. The amended bail laws, introduced earlier this year, necessitated the suspension of the Human Rights Act, which was introduced in 2019 to protect children from being detained in adult prisons. The rise in…
Former NFL player Sergio Brown is currently missing, and the lifeless body of his mother, Myrtle Brown, was discovered near a creek in a Chicago suburb on Saturday. The Maywood Police Department reported that Sergio and Myrtle Brown’s family raised the alarm when they were unable to locate or contact either of them. According to a news release from the Maywood Police Department, officers initiated a missing person report upon receiving the family’s distress call and immediately launched efforts to locate the missing individuals. During their search across a broad area, authorities tragically found Myrtle’s unresponsive body near a creek…