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Security heightened in Nairobi ahead of DP Ruto tour
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Security heightened in Nairobi ahead of DP Ruto tour

Security has been beefed up in Nairobi ahead of Deputy president William Ruto’s tour. Ruto is expected to tour Roysambu area on Friday. He will be at Marurui via Kiambu Road at 9am. From there he is expected in Kahawa West Roundabout at about 10am and Soko ya Mawe, Githurai 44 at 11am. Ruto will visit Zimmerman, Kamiti Road at noon before going to TRM, Roysambu Roundabout, Santon, Mwiki, Njiru shopping centre and Njiru/Ruai junction. Police has said there will be traffic jams on the roads occasioned by the rallies. Motorists have been urged to avoid the routes for the better part of the morning to avoid the expected traffic jam. More personnel have been deployed there to manage the situation.  This will be the second such tour in...
Nairobi, Rift Valley get new Regional Commissioners in latest changes
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Nairobi, Rift Valley get new Regional Commissioners in latest changes

Nairobi and Rift Valley regions Wednesday, January 12 got new Regional Commissioners (RC) in changes announced by the Office of the President. Also affected were Western, Eastern, Central and North Eastern. The changes were announced by Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho who said they be effected immediately. The new Nairobi RC will be William Kangethe Thuku who was two weeks ago named the Chief Administrative Secretary for Correctional Services. The new Rift Valley RC will be Makueni County Commissioner Mohamed Maalim. This follows the resignation of George Natembeya from Rift Valley as the RC to seek to be elected as Trans Nzoia County governor. Even though he resigned, Natembeya was moved to Harambee House where he will clear his way out. Those affect...
JASON MOMOA AND LISA BONET ANNOUNCE DIVORCE .
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JASON MOMOA AND LISA BONET ANNOUNCE DIVORCE .

Jason Mamoa and Lisa Bonet are heading for a divorce after more than 4 years of marriage ... they're not using the word, but the message is clear ... they are "parting ways in marriage," and it sounds like COVID and all the craziness in America took its toll. The celeb couple announced the shocking news Wednesday on social media ... with a shared statement explaining their decision to part. Jason and Lisa say they've "felt the squeeze and changes of these transformational times" ... and are "feeling and growing from the seismic shifts occurring." They're not specifically saying COVID, politics, division, etc. played a role, but you can read between the lines. They started dating way back in 2005 and got hitched in October 2017. They have two kids together, Lola Iolani Momoa a...
Third-quarter surge carries Sacramento Kings past Lakers
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Third-quarter surge carries Sacramento Kings past Lakers

Jan 12, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) blocks a shot by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports Sacramento used a 24-3, third-quarter flurry to take the lead and De'Aaron Fox capped a 29-point performance with a key jumper to stall a late Los Angeles Lakers rally as the Kings earned a 125-116 home victory on Wednesday night. The Kings ended a five-game losing streak and finished with a 2-2 record in the season series against the Lakers. LeBron James produced a game-high 34 points for the Lakers, who dropped their second straight after winning four in a row. The Lakers led for most of the first half, including by as many as 14, an...
Dennis Itumbi narrates his  ordeal at the hands of kidnappers
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Dennis Itumbi narrates his ordeal at the hands of kidnappers

Digital Strategist Dennis Itumbi has narrated his painful ordeal at the hands of his alleged kidnappers. Speaking on Thursday, Itumbi said the six men who had kidnapped him had taken turns in beating him. "The Hit Squad that operates in fear of being seen, being exposed or being pointed out in public, had long dropped the Premio that had picked me at Thindigua, outside a Barbershop and at this time the six men had taken turns in beating me with what felt like hammers and related crude weapons," he said. He said the kidnappers whom he referred to as 'Rogue police officers' asked him to change his political persuasion, but he refused. "Lazima ubadilishe your political persuasion to match that of the boss," Itumbi said. "Whoever it is, tell him we do not change our politic...
Babu Owino to Buy Apartment for DJ Evolve’s Family after Charges Withdrawn
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Babu Owino to Buy Apartment for DJ Evolve’s Family after Charges Withdrawn

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has agreed to purchase an apartment for the family of Felix Orinda popularly known as DJ Evolve. The Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday, December 15, heard that the house purchase was one of the conditions for the withdrawal of DJ Evolve's attempted murder charges against the lawmaker. Babu told the court that the purchase would ensure the DJ Evolve does struggle to pay rent given that he is currently not gainfully employed and still recuperating at home. Senior Principal Magistrate Bernard Ochoi said the ODM lawmaker will also pay the medical bills and expenses of the victim who was the principal witness.
150 people trapped on roof of Hong Kong building after fire
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150 people trapped on roof of Hong Kong building after fire

About 150 people were trapped on the roof of Hong Kong's World Trade Centre on Wednesday after a fire broke out in the building located in the bustling commercial and shopping district of Causeway Bay, police said. Firefighters were battling the blaze with two water jets, the government said, employing ladders and breathing apparatus in the effort to rescue those trapped. Broadcaster RTHK quoted police as saying about 100 people moved from a restaurant to the 39th floor when the fire broke out and smoke filled the dining area. Seven women and a man were among the eight people taken to hospital, one of them semi-conscious, police said. Outside the building, the scene was calm after firefighters cordoned off the area.
SRC gives huge pay rise to MPs and county bosses
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SRC gives huge pay rise to MPs and county bosses

Salaries and Renumaration Commission Chairperson Lyn Mengich during the a press briefing over housing allowance for the Members of Parliament in Nairobi on May 16,2019.Photo/Enos Teche Taxpayers will pay more than Sh785 million annually to MPs and county top dogs in a new salary structure proposed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission. The pay rise for the state officers comes as the country is grappling with a ballooning wage bill with little left over for development. The SRC on Tuesday sought public views on the changes, which will become effective once gazetted by the commission. Economist Abraham Ruto, Kenya country manager of the international Budget Partnership, said the pay rises would have little impact on the wage bill. Wage bill Sh3.5bn from Sh3.1bn Each...
Kylie Jenner and Family Gather for Baby Shower
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Kylie Jenner and Family Gather for Baby Shower

is about to become mommy x2, but not before doing a little celebrating with her closest friends and family before the new bundle arrives. Sources with direct knowledge tell us Kylie's sister, Khloe Kardashian, held the bash at her new home (next door to Kris Jenner) over the weekend. We're told it was mostly low-key, attended by Kylie's family, including her nieces and nephews and a few close friends. Khloe had a massage station set up, treats for attendees and a tent with tables for privacy. While we don't know Kylie's exact due date, she's certainly getting close ... it was reported back in August she was expecting, but was already several months along. No word yet on whether Stormi will become a big sister to a little brother or sister ... the baby will mark #2 for Kyli...
Meek Mill to Donate KSh 56 Million to Less Fortunate Families in Philadelphia for Xmas.
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Meek Mill to Donate KSh 56 Million to Less Fortunate Families in Philadelphia for Xmas.

The All Eyes On Me hitmaker was born and raised in Philadelphia and every Christmas he's been giving back to the community. According to TMZ, the rapper is planning to hand out a huge sack full of gifts for families in need this weekend and these gifts will include things like bikes, video game gift cards, laptops, tablets, and dolls. Meek incorporated some of his friends in this plan, among them Patriot's owner Robert Kraft, his managers at Roc Nation, and Sixers partner Michael Rubin. The Bag of Money rapper will be handing out the giveaways on Sunday and is expected to do the deliveries personally while meeting his fans. In 2020, Meek donated things to many families in his hometown but due to the pandemic, he could only talk to them via a video chat. TMZ further reported that t...