Listen to articleAccording to Magezi, security forces had recently recovered 15 guns, military fatigues and two pickup trucks allegedly in Elwelu's possession.Uganda's security forces have arrested retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu after Defence Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba accused him of accumulating weapons and plotting activities to destabilise the country.
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Alison Hammond reveals her ‘easy’ secret to avoiding weight gain while filming Bake Off
Alison Hammond (R) has shed light on her "easy" method for avoiding weight gain (Image: Channel 4)
Alison Hammond has opened up about her "easy" method for avoiding weight gain on the set of The Great British Bake Off. Alison has been at the centre of countless headlines for her incredible weight loss journey in recent years, with the much-loved This Morning star shedding 11 stone over the past five years.
At her heaviest, Alison tipped the scales at 28 stone, but a combination of dietary changes and regular personal training sessions have helped her slim down to between 15 and 17 stone.
Alison recently returned to her role on Bake Off alongside fellow host Noel Fielding and judges Paul Hollywood and Nigella Lawson. But with all those delicious bakes within easy reach, how does she avoid gaining weight?
Well, Alison disclosed that she's a fan of Pilates and boxing and will, at times, take in an early-morning circuit in the gym. She even works out on the set of Bake Off, with her personal trainer crafting a 20-minute weights workout that Alison can do in her downtime.
Alison recently returned to her role on Bake Off (Image: Justin Goff Photos/Getty Images for Channel 4)
She told Heat magazine: "My trainer's given me something I can do when I'm away and I can't see him. I'll do stretches, squats, weights – something for every body area. It's easy to fit in."
The star added: "I just like to get out of breath. I love to sweat. I love the feeling afterwards."
Alison previously revealed that she decided to address her weight after receiving a worrying pre-diabetes diagnosis. Her late mum, Maria, who had type 2 diabetes, also urged Alison to do something about her weight shortly before she died in 2020.
She explained on This Morning: "I'll never forget when my mum was really ill in hospital. She looked at me – she's never commented on my weight my whole life – and she said, 'Alison, don't end up like me; try and sort out your weight.'"
In the past, Alison stated that she hadn't used weight loss jabs to shift the pounds. Instead, Alison said she opted for a "cutting back, not cutting out" method, focusing on building healthier eating habits.
Alison disclosed that she's a fan of Pilates and boxing (Image: Channel 4)
One of the ways she approached this was by reducing sugar intake and prioritising portion control. Meanwhile, Alison embarked on a fitness regimen that saw her working out up to four times each week.
She focused on strength training and Reformer Pilates, rather than intense cardio, and managed to reverse her pre-diabetes.
In October last year, Alison addressed weight loss jabs, telling Richard Eden of the Daily Mail at the Women of the Year awards: "It worries me that the jab keeps getting brought up. Every single time I have a conversation in public, that is the question thrown at me."
Alison, who said she had "absolutely not" used them, added: "I don't like the fact that you have to say: 'Oh, no, I wouldn't have the jab ever'. Maybe next year. Do you know what? I might start jabbing up. What does it matter how people lose weight?"
Alison also challenged any possible critics: "Would you rather me die from being obese?"
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Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards face tricky away assignments in KPL round six
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards will be seeking to maintain their momentum when the 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation League enters its sixth round of matches this weekend, with both sides facing away assignments.The league leaders, Gor Mahia will travel to Wamg’uru Stadium in Mwea on Sunday, November 8, 2026, where they will take on Nairobi United in one of the weekend’s televised encounters scheduled for a 4:15 pm kick-off.
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Secret trust beneficiaries risk losing access to dividends
Secret beneficiaries of trusts risk losing access to dividends and proceeds from the sale of assets if they fail to disclose their identity under proposed rules seeking to curb money laundering.
The draft Trust Administration Regulations 2026, allow trustees to suspend a person's right to receive distributions from a trust or restrict the payment or transfer of benefits attributable to their interest where they fail to comply with beneficial ownership disclosure requirements.
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Jesús de Miguel and other footballers who died following tragic on-field incidents
Football is a game loved for its excitement, passion and unforgettable moments, but some matches have ended in heartbreaking tragedies.Over the years, several players have lost their lives after suffering serious injuries or collapsing during games, leaving teammates, supporters and the football world mourning their deaths.
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Spanish police launch investigation into death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel
Spanish police are investigating possible involuntary manslaughter after Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel tragically died following an on-field collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono.
In the final minutes of Monday's game between Tenerife and Andorra, De Miguel was struck in the chest by Owono, who came rushing out of his area to clear a long ball.
Tenerife issued a statement confirming De Miguel had been admitted to the University Hospital of Nuestra Senora de Candelaria and was initially described as “stable despite the severity of his condition”.
However, his condition worsened and on Tuesday morning, Tenerife and the Asociacion de Futbolistas Espanoles (AFE) announced De Miguel's passing.
A statement from Tenerife read: "Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesús de Miguel Alameda.
"There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness. We stand alongside his devastated family, alongside his loved ones, alongside all of tinerfeñismo that today weeps for this cruel outcome.
"The family of Jesús de Miguel thanks each and every one of the expressions of support received, and likewise requests, from the heart, the utmost respect for their privacy in these terrible moments."
Now, Spanish police and prosecutors have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter following the on-field collision that led to De Miguel's death.
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was involved in the on-field collision, has been 'deeply affected' by De Miguel's passing, according to Spanish publication AS.
The report claims Owono left the pitch to chants of "murderer, murderer" from fans inside the Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez. He was also seen crying and praying in the dressing room after Monday's game was suspended.
Owono has since closed his Instagram account after it was flooded with abusive messages.
It is also claimed that Owono had intended to contact De Miguel and his family privately to apologise and offer his support before making a public statement, but the player's death has since changed the situation.
Those close to the goalkeeper told AS: "He is a caring, very kind person. He has no malice."
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SUPKEM sounds alarm over youth recruitment into criminal gangs after deadly Likoni machete attack
Listen to articleThe Muslim council urges parents, religious leaders and security agencies to work together to curb youth recruitment into criminal gangs following an attack that left one county enforcement officer dead and several others injured in Shika Adabu.A deadly gang attack in Likoni, Mombasa, that left one county enforcement officer dead and several others seriously injured has prompted calls for parents at the Coast to closely monitor their children's behaviour and whereabouts during the school holidays amid concerns over youth recruitment into criminal gangs.
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KCSE candidate dies after sitting Chemistry paper in Homa Bay
A family in Kanyaliet village, Karachuonyo Constituency, Homa Bay County, is mourning the death of their 17-year-old daughter who died shortly after sitting her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination at Alara Mixed Secondary School.
The candidate reportedly complained of severe chest pains after completing her Chemistry Paper One examination on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Her condition deteriorated, prompting her family to rush her to Tamary Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, with authorities yet to establish the exact cause.
Her death has left her family, teachers and the local community in mourning as thousands of candidates across the country continue with their national examinations.
Her mother, Pamela Atieno, described her as a loving, hardworking and disciplined girl who had dreams of becoming a lawyer after completing her secondary education.
Atieno said her daughter had spoken about her ambitions and was determined to pursue her studies.
Atieno recalled that her daughter had told her she wanted to become a lawyer after completing her education.
“She wanted to become a lawyer. When she finished her studies, she had told me that was what she wanted to pursue. She was a very good child and hardworking. She was also doing well in school,” the mother said.
The family said they were devastated by the sudden loss, having expected their daughter to complete her examinations and proceed with her education.
Alara Mixed Secondary School teacher George Agweno also shared details of what happened, saying the school administration received information that the candidate had become exhausted while sitting her examination.
Agweno said the deputy centre manager informed him that the student became tired as she approached the end of her second examination paper.
“When she was sitting for her second paper, according to the information I received from our deputy centre manager, she got tired just as she was approaching the end of the paper. The deputy centre manager then called the parents to come and pick her up and take her to hospital,” Agweno said.
The teacher’s account provides further details about the events at the examination centre before the candidate was taken to hospital.
However, the exact circumstances that led to her death have not been established, and it remains unclear what caused the severe chest pains she reportedly experienced.
The tragedy comes as more than one million candidates across the country undertake the written component of the 2026 KCSE examinations.
According to the Ministry of Education, 1,048,355 candidates registered for this year’s examinations, representing a 5.27 per cent increase from the 995,860 candidates who sat the examinations in 2025.
The written examinations officially began on Monday, November 2, 2026, with candidates sitting English Paper One in the morning and Chemistry Paper One in the afternoon.
The examinations are being conducted in more than 10,000 centres across the country and are scheduled to run until Friday, November 20, 2026.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the government had put measures in place to ensure the examinations were conducted smoothly while safeguarding candidates and examination officials.
The death of the 17-year-old candidate has cast a shadow over the examination period, with her family left mourning a daughter who had hoped to pursue a career in law.
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David Ndii: Kericho has overtaken Kiambu in coffee production
Economist David Ndii has praised the strides being made in Kenya’s coffee sector, highlighting Kericho County’s rise to become the country’s leading coffee producer after overtaking Kiambu.
Ndii, while speaking during the launch of the NCBA 2026 economic outlook on Tuesday, October 3, 2026, acknowledged the changing dynamics in the coffee industry, pointing to the latest production figures showing Kericho taking the top position among coffee-producing counties.
“Kericho has overtaken Kiambu as the highest producer of coffee,” David Ndii stated.
According to the figures shared on the County Government of Kericho’s website, Kericho produced approximately 6.01 million kilograms of clean coffee, valued at about Ksh5.29 billion.
Murang’a followed with approximately 4.96 million kilograms, while Nyeri ranked third with about 4.63 million kilograms.
Kiambu, which has traditionally been among Kenya’s leading coffee-producing counties, ranked fifth with approximately 4.18 million kilograms, behind Kirinyaga, which occupied fourth position.
The figures place Kericho ahead of several established coffee-growing counties, marking a significant shift in the country’s coffee production landscape.
Ndii further expressed optimism about the sector’s future, projecting that coffee could eventually surpass tea in export earnings if the current momentum is sustained.
Tea has maintained a leading position among Kenya’s major agricultural exports for decades, contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings and supporting millions of livelihoods across the country.
However, renewed attention to coffee production, improved returns to farmers and increased investment in the value chain could strengthen the crop’s contribution to the economy.
Kericho’s emergence at the top of the production rankings also highlights the county’s growing significance in Kenya’s agricultural economy.
The development comes amid renewed efforts to revitalise the coffee industry, improve farmers’ earnings and strengthen Kenya’s position in the international coffee market.
Further details contained in the county government’s coffee production data show that Kericho produced 6,000,516 kilograms of clean coffee, valued at approximately Ksh5.29 billion, equivalent to USD41 million.
Murang’a followed with 4,959,789 kilogrammes valued at Ksh4.33 billion, while Nyeri recorded 4,627,312 kilogrammes worth approximately Ksh4.18 billion. Kirinyaga came fourth with 4,606,788 kilogrammes valued at Ksh4.31 billion, while Kiambu completed the top five with 4,175,636 kilogrammes worth Ksh3.46 billion.
The comparison figures in the county’s document also highlight changes in production among the leading coffee-growing counties. Kericho’s clean coffee output increased from 3,027,701 kilograms in the comparison column to 6,000,516 kilograms, while Nyeri’s production figures moved from 5,461,591 to 4,627,312 kilograms. Kirinyaga also recorded a decline from 6,787,583 to 4,606,788 kilograms.
Other counties featuring prominently in the rankings include Nandi, which produced 2,222,087 kilograms, and Bungoma, which recorded 1,838,273 kilograms, placing them sixth and seventh, respectively. The figures underline the growing contribution of counties outside the traditional Central Kenya coffee belt to Kenya’s coffee production.
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Cetirizine: What happens to your body when you take it?
Cetirizine has become a topic of discussion among Kenyans online following claims that the commonly used allergy medication can cause dryness and affect women’s natural lubrication.The conversation has sparked curiosity about what happens to the body after taking the drug, particularly its effects on moisture levels, alertness and other bodily functions.