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Chef Dennis Ombachi Among Influencers to Benefit from TikTok’s Ksh 131M Change Maker Program
4Jun By Published by topnewsNo Comments
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Chef Dennis Ombachi Among Influencers to Benefit from TikTok’s Ksh 131M Change Maker Program

In Summary: Dennis Ombachi, a self-taught chef and former rugby sevens player, has been included in TikTok's Change Makers Program. The program, worth Ksh131 million, aims to support creators and non-profits globally, offering each selected influencer Ksh3.2 million to boost their advocacies. Dennis Ombachi. PHOTO | Courtesy Dennis Ombachi, a self-taught chef and former international rugby sevens player, has been chosen to participate in TikTok's Change Makers Program. Ombachi joins 50 other global content creators recognized for their purpose-driven initiatives. TikTok announced that the program aims to support a select group of creators worldwide, with the Ksh131 million initiative benefiting more than 30 global and local non-profit organizations dedicated to v...
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Legislator Warns DP Gachagua to Align with Ruto or Face Removal Petition
4Jun By Published by topnewsNo Comments
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Legislator Warns DP Gachagua to Align with Ruto or Face Removal Petition

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addresses music fans during the Ngogoyo Laikipia Music Extravaganza held at Old House in Nanyuki Town, Laikipia County, on Saturday, June 1. PHOTO | Courtesy. In Summary: MP Martin Wanyonyi has called on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to either stand by President Ruto in fulfilling their promises or resign and become a key figure in Mt. Kenya politics. Wanyonyi warned that MPs could petition Parliament for Gachagua's removal if he fails to align with the President's calls to put aside divisive politics. The MP criticized Gachagua's involvement in Mt. Kenya politics, terming it "backward and tribal," hindering the nation's progress. Webuye East Member of Parliament Martin Wanyonyi has issued a stern warning to Deputy President Rigathi Ga...
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All Eyes on ANC as Coalition Talks Begin Amid South Africa’s Political Shift
3Jun By Published by topnewsNo Comments
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All Eyes on ANC as Coalition Talks Begin Amid South Africa’s Political Shift

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the results of the general election at the IEC National Results Center, Midrand, June 2, 2024. The ANC lost its 30-year majority, securing only 159 of 400 parliamentary seats. Photo | Topnews In Summary: ANC loses majority after 30 years in power. Diverse potential coalition partners make negotiations challenging. South Africa is closely watching the African National Congress (ANC) as it deliberates on a coalition partner after losing its majority for the first time in 30 years of democracy. The ANC, which has dominated since the end of apartheid in 1994, secured only 40.2% of the vote, a sharp decline from 57.5% five years ago. Voter dissatisfaction with unemployment, inequality, and persistent power blackouts signific...
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LPG Gas Tanker Erupts in Flames on Nairobi Highway (Photos)
3Jun By Published by topnewsNo Comments
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LPG Gas Tanker Erupts in Flames on Nairobi Highway (Photos)

LPG tanker bursts into flames at Fedha Stage in Nairobi. PHOTO | Courtesy In Summary: LPG gas tanker bursts into flames near Fedha Estate matatu stage. A Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker burst into flames near the Fedha Estate matatu stage in Embakasi South Constituency, Nairobi County. The incident, which occurred around midday on Monday, June 3, was captured in photos and video clips obtained by Topnews.co.ke, showing thick smoke engulfing the lorry. Reports indicated that the driver of the tanker disappeared after alerting nearby people of a gas leak and advising them to vacate the area. The number of casualties remains undetermined, but it is believed that a matatu driver succumbed after failing to escape in time. Police and firefighters had not yet arrive...
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Manhunt Underway: Police Officer Brutally Attacked in Viral Video Sparks Nationwide Outrage
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Manhunt Underway: Police Officer Brutally Attacked in Viral Video Sparks Nationwide Outrage

A screenshot from a viral video shows a police officer being assaulted in Nairobi on Sunday June 2, 2024. PHOTO | @RobertAlai /X In Summary: A police officer was assaulted by a motorist wielding a sword, as captured in a viral video, and remains hospitalized due to severe injuries. While one accomplice has been arrested, the main suspect is still at large, intensifying the police investigation and nationwide manhunt. In a video circulating on social media, a disturbing scene unfolds as a motorist viciously attacks a police officer, leaving the public outraged and authorities scrambling to bring the perpetrator to justice. According to a police report obtained by the media, the incident began when the officer attempted to stop the motorist from making an illegal U-turn, whi...
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Gachagua Vows to Advocate for Unity in Mt Kenya
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Gachagua Vows to Advocate for Unity in Mt Kenya

DP Rigathi Gachagua addresses attendees during a prayer gathering at Our Lady of Visitation Catholic Church in Timau, Buuri Constituency, Meru County, on June 2, 2024. (Image /courtesy) In Summary: Deputy President maintains unity in the region is crucial for development. Gachagua dismisses claims that unity efforts will isolate the region from government projects. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reaffirmed his commitment to fostering unity among leaders in the Mt Kenya region, emphasizing that such solidarity is vital for the area's development. Speaking at a church service in Buuri constituency, Meru, Gachagua highlighted that a united front among leaders would eliminate unnecessary conflicts and promote collaborative efforts towards progress. Gachagua rejected...
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Mombasa: Father Stabs Daughter During Dispute Over Lamp
2Jun By Published by topnewsNo Comments
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Mombasa: Father Stabs Daughter During Dispute Over Lamp

Crime scene .IMAGE FILE /TopNews In Summary: Police are searching for a father suspected of fatally stabbing his daughter in Changamwe, Mombasa. In a separate news development in the same area, two road accidents resulted in two fatalities and five injuries. Police in Mombasa are actively searching for a father who allegedly stabbed his 25-year-old daughter, Diana Yumbya, during a domestic argument over a solar rechargeable lamp. The incident took place around midnight on June 1, following a brief power outage in the Changamwe area. Witnesses report that the father picked up a kitchen knife during the argument and stabbed his daughter in the chest before fleeing the scene. Neighbors who heard the commotion rushed Yumbya to Bomu Hospital, where she was pronounced de...
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NLC Issues Directive to Landlords on Nairobi-Western Bypass and Nyali Bridge Projects.
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NLC Issues Directive to Landlords on Nairobi-Western Bypass and Nyali Bridge Projects.

File image of the Southern Bypass in Nairobi. IMAGE | Courtesy In Summary: NLC issues notices affecting landlords in Nairobi and Mombasa for infrastructure projects. Landowners are instructed to submit claims for compensation. The National Land Commission (NLC) has issued a new directive to landlords concerning the Nairobi Western Bypass Road Project and the dualing of the Nyali Bridge-Mtwapa-Kwa Kadzengo-Kilifi (A7) road section. In a Gazette notice dated Friday, May 31, NLC Chairperson Gershom Otachi announced that several landlords will be impacted by these projects, while some previously listed properties have been excluded. In Mombasa County, over 18 landowners will need to relocate to make way for the new road construction. These parcels, located in the Ziwa L...
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KPLC Announces Power Interruptions in Nairobi and 2 Other Counties on Sunday
2Jun By Published by topnewsNo Comments
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KPLC Announces Power Interruptions in Nairobi and 2 Other Counties on Sunday

A 2015 photograph taken in Nairobi, Kenya, shows a utility pole with electrical distribution wires. PHOTO | Kenya Power In Summary: Kenya Power schedules outages for network maintenance. Affected areas include parts of Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, and Kakamega. Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions on Sunday in selected areas across three counties: Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, and Kakamega. This power outage is part of ongoing network maintenance efforts. Nairobi: In Nairobi, the areas that will experience power interruptions include Kyangombe, Syokimau, SGR, parts of Mombasa Road, and the Inland Container Depot (ICD). Specific locations affected are: Inland Container Depot Kyang'ombe Heavy Engineering Tile & Carpet Kings Atlantis Business Par...
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Mudavadi Reveals ANC Merger Talks with Ruto’s UDA
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Mudavadi Reveals ANC Merger Talks with Ruto’s UDA

In Summary: Mudavadi announces ANC's merger discussions with UDA. The merger aims for political stability and future alignment. President William Ruto (left) and Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi. FILE PHOTO. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced on Saturday that his party, the Amani National Congress (ANC), is in merger discussions with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. Speaking at his home in Kakamega County on Sunday, he explained that this move is motivated by the need for political stability and future planning. Mudavadi, who also serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, assured Kenyans that they should not be surprised by the merger, noting that political parties frequently form coalitions. "Azimio and Ken...
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