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11Apr

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International news

26 dead in latest Nigeria gang raid

Gunmen have attacked villages in Nigeria's central Plateau state killing at least 26 people, with more feared dead. The attackers on motorbikes stormed at least four remote villages on Sunday in Kanam area in the state, shooting people dead. Most of the victims were children. The gunmen also stole cattle and burnt down homes. Residents say at least 20 bodies have been found in the village of Gyambau while at least six have been recovered in the village of Kyaram. More killings were reported in the villages of Dungur and Kukawa. A number of people are still missing and hundreds have been displaced. The authorities say more security forces are being deployed to the area.

Nicki Minaj Praises Kenyan-Born Rapper Kaycyy Pluto

11Apr

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Entertainment

Nicki Minaj Praises Kenyan-Born Rapper Kaycyy Pluto

KayCyy pluto, a Kenyan-born rapper based in the United States, is still stacking up on popularity after popstar Nicki Minaj praised him for his work in an album he was featured in. Nicki took to Instagram after listening to Fivio Foreign's B.I.B.L.E album, in which KayCyy is featured in two songs. "This Fivio Foreign album rlly hitting the matha**n spot. Soooo SOLID. Sonically authenitc & well thought out," wrote Nicki on her Insta-stories. "Kaycyy is lit on both of his songs #Hello #OnGod." The Recording Academy, Grammys, recently honored KayCyy for being a part of the production that saw Kanye West, Ye, win Best melodic rap performance with the song "Hurricane," which also featured The Weeknd and Lil Baby. He rose to international prominence in 2018 after being sa...

IEBC Launches Election Security Programme

8Apr

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Politics

IEBC Launches Election Security Programme

The Independent Electoral and Boudaries Commission (IEBC) is launching Election Security Arrangement Programme (ESAP) for the upcoming August elections. The event attended by security stakeholders is taking place at KICC. More to Follow on this story.......

Ugandan President Museveni Arrives In Kenya Ahead Of EAC Treaty Signing

8Apr

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Politics

Ugandan President Museveni Arrives In Kenya Ahead Of EAC Treaty Signing

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has arrived in Kenya hours before the signing of the East African Community (EAC) treaty of Accession. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Raychelle Omamo made the announcement on Friday as she received the Head of State at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. (JKIA) “President Museveni arrives in Kenya to witness the signing ceremony of the treaty of Accession by the Democratic Republic of Congo to the East Africa Community (EAC),” Foreign Affairs Ministry stated. Museveni is expected to witness the agreement where other heads of states from the seven EAC member states are expected to be in attendance. This comes following the recent joining of the DRC Congo to the EAC as the seventh State. Other members include; Kenya, Burundi,...

Alien-Like Creature Found On Australian Beach

8Apr

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Life Style

Alien-Like Creature Found On Australian Beach

Australia has seen its share of weird creatures on its beaches recently, and this close encounter is making locals scratch their heads. This alien-like creature washed up on the shores of Bondi Beach Tuesday ...discovered by local Drew Lambert. It was lying in a pile of seaweed, with lips resembling a human's. Drew says he assumed it was some odd form of a shark, but now he isn't so sure ... people online have speculated what it could be, with several speculating it might be a type of ray, but as one person commented, "it's missing like, everything."

Maradona’s Eldest Daughter Claims Wrong Jersey Up For Auction

8Apr

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Sports

Maradona’s Eldest Daughter Claims Wrong Jersey Up For Auction

Diego Maradona's eldest daughter claims that the Argentina shirt expected to sell for several million dollars when it is sold at auction this month is not the one her late father wore when he scored the infamous "Hand of God" goal against England. Dalma Maradona said the shirt due to go under the hammer was actually the one worn by her father during the goalless first half of the 1986 World Cup quarter-final. Steve Hodge, the former England player who says Maradona swapped shirts with him at the end of the game in Mexico City, is selling the shirt, which is set to fetch around Sh600 million. Auctioneers Sotheby's strongly refuted Dalma Maradona's claims on Thursday, saying an external company had provided a "conclusive photomatch" that proved it was authentic. Sotheby's al...

8Apr

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Entertainment

Rihanna On Forbes Billionaire List

American pop star and entrepreneur, Rihanna has made her first appearance on Forbes' annual billionaires list. According to a publication by the Forbes, the 34-year-old worth a cool Ksh.197 billion ($1.7 billion), attributing most of her wealth to her successful business ventures and beauty. Her music adds up to the least stake. RiRi’s stake in her Fenty Beauty—the fastest-growing cosmetics line—makes up the majority of her wealth. The company, which she co-owns with luxury conglomerate LVMH, reportedly racked in more than Ksh.63.3 billion ($550 million) in revenue in 2020. She also has a 30 percent stake in her Savage x Fenty lingerie line, which raised approximately Ksh.13.2 billion ($115 million) in series B funding at a Ksh.115.1 billion ($1 billion) valuati...

8Apr

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local news, Politics

Key highlights of 2022/23 Budget

The budget is Sh3.31 trillion. This is 4.8 per cent more compared to the Sh2.9 trillion budget for the 2020/21 fiscal year. The Budget comes two months earlier than the usual June date. This is to allow sufficient preparation for the August 9 general elections. The budget will be the last under President Uhuru Kenyatta’s regime. It will cover expenditure for the period between July 1, 2022, to June 31, 2023. The national government will take the biggest chunk of the monies- Sh2.07 trillion. The majority of national government expenditure will go to the Executive – Sh2.01 trillion. Parliament will take Sh38.4 billion. Judiciary will get Sh18.8 billion. County governments will be allocated Sh370 billion as sharable revenue. For more information down...

Eric Omondi Gifts Eve Mungai 5-Litre Cooking Oil to Celebrate Her 22nd Birthday

7Apr

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Entertainment

Eric Omondi Gifts Eve Mungai 5-Litre Cooking Oil to Celebrate Her 22nd Birthday

The gifted star had a moment of comic relief as she posed with the comedian who presented her with the now expensive commodity. While gifting Eve, Eric noted that he also had 20 litres of petrol in his car to be presented to her. Eric categorically stated that the cooking oil gift was specifically for Eve to be massaged by her boyfriend Trevor. Eve in appreciation said: "Thank you so much president, mafuta haipatikani."

Charge Your Mobile For Free Along Luthuli Avenue,Nairobi

7Apr

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Technology

Charge Your Mobile For Free Along Luthuli Avenue,Nairobi

Kenyans visiting the capital can now charge their mobile phones along Luthuli Avenue – and for free. The charging booths are the latest additions put in place to change the face of Kenya’s most populous business street. The charging booths are the brainchild of Keith Migiro – who came up with the idea after running out of charge countless times while running errands in Nairobi town. Phone charging is a universal concern – especially when you find yourself outdoors. This is what prompted Migiro to start scratching his head for a solution. He seems to have found a solution - with many Kenyans using the street now flocking to enjoy the free service. “I decided to put up a free charging booth after enduring a nasty experience while in town. I am sure many people...