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Trump signs order barring trans athletes from women’s sports

6Feb

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International news

Trump signs order barring trans athletes from women’s sports

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office. "From now on women's sports will be only for women," Trump said before he signed the order at the White House, surrounded by dozens of children and female athletes. "With this executive order the war on women's sports is over." Top Republicans including US House Speaker Mike Johnson and firebrand Congresswoman Marjorie Green were among those in the audience to watch the signing ceremony. "We will defend the proud tradition of female athletes, and we will not allow men to beat up, injure and cheat our women and our girls," Trump added to applause and cheers. Tr...

Former President Uhuru demands peace talks on The Eastern DRC crisis

6Feb

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Africa

Former President Uhuru demands peace talks on The Eastern DRC crisis

Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for peace talks between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) . Through his Spokesperson Kanze Dena, Kenyatta, as the facilitator of the EAC-led Nairobi Process, noted there is an urgent need for renewed peace talks between the warring States. The EAC-led Nairobi Process is a regional peace initiative aimed at resolving the conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He also noted that an earlier ceasefire negotiated was dishonoured, slowing down peace and diplomatic negotiations agreed in the peace process. "Despite efforts to maintain dialogue between Kenyatta, (Congo President) Felix Tshisekedi and the M23 rebels the political situation in Eastern DRC became increasingly unstable," Kanze state...

15Mar

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Features

EMBRACING THE SPIRIT OF RAMADHAN 2024

What is Ramadhan? Ramadhan is one of the most important month for the religion of Islam. It is observed in the 9TH month of the Islamic Calendar. It begins on the first sighting of the moon. As the moon ushers in Ramadhan in 2024 hearts and homes across the Muslim nation are filled with a sense of anticipation .Ramadhan is a sacred times for the Muslims to seek closeness to Allah (SWT). How is Ramadhan Observed ? Saum is an Arabic word meaning fasting .In Islam fasting is the practice of abstaining usually from food, drink, smoking, sexual activity and anything prohibited during the holy month. Significance of fasting The essence of fasting in Ramadhan goes beyond the physical act of abstaining from food and drink. It is a spiritual practice that teaches ...

US Embassy warns its citizens of high crime rates in Nairobi estates

15Mar

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International news

US Embassy warns its citizens of high crime rates in Nairobi estates

The US Embassy has warned its citizens of increased crime rates in Nairobi estates. In an advisory issued on Friday, the Embassy has warned its citizens residing in Nairobi to take caution even as they go about their business. "There are reports of increased criminal activity in residential areas of Nairobi," the Embassy said. "Incidents include crimes of opportunity such as purse and phone snatching," the advisory reads. The Embassy, however, noted the Kenya government is taking measures to deploy more police in high-crime areas. As a result, the Embassy has advised its citizens to avoid displaying any signs of wealth when they are moving around. This entails avoiding walking around wearing expensive jewellery, watches, or flashing large sums of money. In additio...

Hollywood Jenifer Lewis Reveals Near-Death Experience After Falling Off Balcony In Tanzania

15Mar

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celebrity

Hollywood Jenifer Lewis Reveals Near-Death Experience After Falling Off Balcony In Tanzania

Hollywood actress Jenifer Lewis has revealed that during a trip to the Serengeti in Tanzania, she experienced a devastating fall, after which she couldn’t move and thought she might die. Lewis recalled, in a preview of a sit-down interview with news anchor Robin Roberts that aired on Good Morning America, that in 2022, she planned to retire and travel, after 'Black-ish' wrapped and she released a book. But in November of that same year, an adventurous vacation went awry when she fell off of her hotel balcony while on vacation in Tanzania. Speaking for the first time about the incident, the 67-year-old Black-ish star said the past year has been "the hardest" as she recovered from the fall. "Did you think you were going to die?" Roberts, 63, asked Lewis, to which she respond...

Sonko Meets Woman Who Tattooed His Face On Her Thigh, Promises to open a business

12Mar

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Entertainment

Sonko Meets Woman Who Tattooed His Face On Her Thigh, Promises to open a business

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has met with a woman identified as Mary Njoki who went viral several days ago after she revealed that she had tattooed his (Sonko) face on her thigh. Njoki, a single mother from Murang'a, took to the internet to appeal for help from the flamboyant politician, explicitly unveiling the intricate tattoo she had printed on her thigh. "Hi Mike Sonko. Habari yako? I'm Mary Njoki from Murang'a. Mimi ndio nilichora tattoo, na ndio hii hapa kwa mguu. Napitia shida mingi sana, naomba tu unisaidie..."Niko na watoto wanafaa kukula. Sina watu wetu. Naomba tu unipee hata kama ni kazi..." she said appealed. Mary went on to praise Sonko, adding that her decision to have a tattoo of his portrait was informed by the politician's benevolence extended to p...

Kenyan Student Wins Ksh. 7 Million Grant To Build Nightclub In Kenya

12Mar

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Human Interest

Kenyan Student Wins Ksh. 7 Million Grant To Build Nightclub In Kenya

A Kenyan student in the UK has won a $50,000 (Ksh. 6.9 million) grant to build a music studio and nightclub from decommissioned shipping containers in Nairobi. Jesse Mugambi, who is studying for a master’s degree in sustainable design at Brighton university, won the international competition which supports nightlife projects. Jesse beat 300 contestants from 50 countries to be named joint winner of the 'Save The Night' competition run by spirit company Jagermeister. He will split the $109,000 (Ksh. 15million) prize fund with a fellow winner from Northern Ireland to get $50,000 (Ksh. 6.9 million). Jesse’s project, named Studio Can-V, developed during his time as an undergraduate and now a master’s student at the University of Brighton, will create a versati...

Kenya shilling soars against dollar to trade at Sh139

12Mar

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Business

Kenya shilling soars against dollar to trade at Sh139

Kenya's shilling has continued to soar against the dollar trading at Sh139 on Tuesday, showing one of its strongest recovers in months. The official Central Bank figures quoted the shilling trading at Sh139.4919 again greenback on Tuesday morning, up from Sh140.4357 on Monday. At one point on February 15, the shilling was up almost 8 per cent, bidding as strong as 139.00 to the U.S. dollar, CBK data showed then. The shilling rally then was attributed to foreign inflows into Kenyan domestic debt and the resolution of a $2 billion Eurobond maturing in June. The continuous rally of the Kenya shilling has signalled a significant tide turn for the currency which was expected to shed more value this year after the shilling hit an all-time high of over 160 against the US dollar. ...

Kagame agrees to meet Tshisekedi over eastern DR Congo crisis

12Mar

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Africa

Kagame agrees to meet Tshisekedi over eastern DR Congo crisis

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has agreed to meet with his Democratic Republic of the Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi to discuss the ongoing crisis in eastern Congo, the Angolan government has said. The agreement followed a meeting on Monday in Angola's capital Luanda between Mr Kagame and Angolan President João Lourenço, the African Union's (AU) mediator, in the DR Congo crisis. "It was decided that President Kagame would agree to meet President Tshisekedi on a date to be indicated by the mediator," Angola's Foreign Minister Tete Antonio told the press after the meeting. Mr Antonio said that both Rwanda and the DR Congo had agreed to hold the meeting, with ministerial delegations from both sides working toward the plan. Rwanda's presidency said on X that the two leader...

President Ruto appoints 16 female ambassadors

8Mar

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Politics

President Ruto appoints 16 female ambassadors

President William Ruto has announced the appointment of 16 women as ambassadors to various countries across the world. Speaking on Friday, Ruto said the appointments are in honour of the contribution of women in the leadership of the country. Of the 16 appointments, 10 will serve as ambassadors while the remaining six will be deputy ambassadors. "This morning I have appointed 10 more women as ambassadors in different parts of the world and another six deputy ambassadors in recognition of the contribution of women in the leadership of women," Ruto said. He, however, did not disclose which countries they had been appointed to. Ruto affirmed his commitment to ensuring more women come into leadership in the future. The President said that they have also resolved to be hi...