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Estonian President Kaljulaid arrives in Kenya for 3-day official visit
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Estonian President Kaljulaid arrives in Kenya for 3-day official visit

The President of the Republic of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid has arrived in the country for a three-day official visit. She was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by the Foreign Affairs CS Amb. Raychelle Omamo, and her Defense counterpart Dr. Monica Juma. President Kaljulaid is expected to hold high-level bilateral consultations with President Uhuru Kenyatta in the course of the day at State House, Nairobi. Kaljulaid has also been scheduled for meetings with the CEO of Safaricom and Bolt, and the European Union delegation this morning. President Kaljulaid is Estonia’s youngest and first female president. She was elected and inaugurated into office in 2016. State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena had said on Wednesday in a communication that the visiting presid...
Kansiime, Akothee and Zari Hassan among Celebrities who Congratulated  Singer Vannesa Mdee on Her Pregnancy
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Kansiime, Akothee and Zari Hassan among Celebrities who Congratulated Singer Vannesa Mdee on Her Pregnancy

Vanessa Mdee and fiancé actor Rotimi announced they are expecting a baby boy, and the news instantly went viral. The couple has received well wishes from many fans and celebrities, who are proud, especially for the East African girl. Going on the comment section of Mdee's Instagram post, many female celebrities congratulated the singer while lauding her relationship with the revered actor and rapper. They included the likes of Akothee, Kansiime, Kate Actress, Zari Hassan, among others, who went to different posts on Mdee's Instagram to share their joy.
TUPAC BMW He Was Shot in FOR SALE AT OVER A MILLION BUCKS!!!
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TUPAC BMW He Was Shot in FOR SALE AT OVER A MILLION BUCKS!!!

Tupac "murder car" can be yours for the taking -- if you're into macabre stuff -- but it won't be cheap ... you'll need damn near $2 mil in cash to claim this ride. This 1996 BMW 750IL is the same one Pac was riding in, while Suge Knight drove, 25 years ago today in Las Vegas. The rapper was shot Sept. 7, 1996, and eventually died in a hospital from his injuries. The bullet holes from that fateful night have been repaired, and word is that it's been restored to its original condition. Now, the price -- a whopping $1.7 million! So yeah, this is definitely for the diehard and very wealthy Tupac fans. The car is for sale and on display at the Celebrity Cars Las Vegas showroom -- not too far from where the fatal shooting went down. Pac and Suge had stopped at a traff...
KYLIE JENNER IS PREGNANT AGAIN Makes It Official On Video
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KYLIE JENNER IS PREGNANT AGAIN Makes It Official On Video

Kylie Jenner just officially announced she's expecting her second child with Travis Scott ... with a video documenting the first stages of her pregnancy. Kylie posted the super sweet video Tuesday on social media, and it shows her going to the doctor with her daughter, Stormi, to get an ultrasound, as well as the moment she delivers the news to Kris Jenner, with KJ sayings it's one of the happiest days of her life. There's a ton of other wholesome family moments in Kylie's footage ... including an intimate candlelit birthday dinner with friends and fam, plus a sonogram where Kylie and Stormi see the baby's heartbeat. Kylie famously spent her first pregnancy in hiding, staying cooped up inside her home, and she's already being much more open the second time around. She post...
Ex-MP Lempurkel arrested over Laikipia skirmishes
local news

Ex-MP Lempurkel arrested over Laikipia skirmishes

Former Laikipia North MP Mathew Lempurkel has been arrested from his home in Rongai, Kajiado County over ongoing clashes in Laikipia. He was later moved to the DCI Nairobi area for questioning and possible transfer to other places including Nakuru and Nanyuki. It is not clear what he was being accused of over the clashes in Laikipia but police said he was a person of interest and would be allowed to talk to journalists later. His supporters started to mill outside the Nairobi DCI offices on learning he was there. The former MP was later driven to Milimani law courts by police who were armed with a sworn affidavit. The officers planned to seek permission from police to hold Lempurkel for days as they investigate him over the chaos. It is not the first time the former ...
Sri Lanka parliament approves state of emergency
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Sri Lanka parliament approves state of emergency

Sri Lanka’s parliament has approved a state of emergency declared by the president, who said it is needed to control food prices and prevent hoarding amid shortages of some staples. Opposition legislators on Monday said the emergency declaration is not needed because other laws can be used to maintain essential supplies, and the tough emergency rules can be misused to stifle critics. The emergency law enables authorities to detain people without warrants, seize property, enter and search any premises, suspend laws and issue orders that cannot be questioned in court. Officials who issue such orders are also immune from lawsuits. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had declared the emergency on August 30. The constitution requires that it be approved within 14 days by the 225-membe...
Cops given fresh orders against erecting roadblocks.
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Cops given fresh orders against erecting roadblocks.

Police officers have once again been warned against erecting any roadblock anywhere without official approval. Further, no vehicle should be detained on the road for long hours without explanation. The fresh move came after a meeting between Inspector General of police Hilary Mutyambai his deputy Edward Mbugua, regional commanders and county commanders in Nairobi. A communication from Mbugua said the meeting noted there is the continued erection of roadblocks on the highways without approval despite an earlier directive to the contrary. “This morning, I have directed Ainabkoi Traffic sub-base disbanded for continued laying of a roadblock, detaining vehicle for long hours without cause and complaints of collecting bribes from motorists with impunity despite earlier directiv...
CARDI B GIVES BIRTH TO BABY NO. 2 IT’S A BOY.
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CARDI B GIVES BIRTH TO BABY NO. 2 IT’S A BOY.

A rep for Cardi B confirms ... her second child with Offset is a healthy baby boy!!! The couple says, "We are so overjoyed to finally meet our son. He is already loved so much by family and friends and we can't wait to introduce him to his other siblings." baby No. 2 is finally here!!! Cardi gave birth to her baby Saturday at a hospital in the New York area. She posted a photo of the special moment with Offset in the hospital. She also added the blue heart emoji so ... baby boy?!? As we reported ... the "I Like It" rapper made the surprise announcement in June during a performance at the BET Awards. Cardi performed alongside Offset and the rest of Migos ... showing off a revealing outfit 'cause you could definitely see her massive baby bump. Cardi later confirmed the ne...
MICHAEL K. WILLIAMS DEAD AT 54
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MICHAEL K. WILLIAMS DEAD AT 54

Michael K. Williams -- best known for his breakout role as Omar Little on "The Wire" -- is dead from a suspected drug overdose . According to law enforcement sources ... Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment Monday after a relative hadn't heard from him in a couple days and went to check on him. After years of minor roles on TV and movies, Williams became a household name as Omar -- the gritty, streetwise and homosexual criminal on HBO's "The Wire" ... earning him critical acclaim and adoration from fans. Williams would go on to star in several other hit HBO series' -- like "Boardwalk Empire," "The Night Of" and more recently "Lovecraft Country" -- as well as movies like "12 Years a Slave" and "Assassin's Creed." One of the actor's trademarks was his signature ...
Money Heist: Fans Excited as Season 5 of Popular Series Lands on Netflix
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Money Heist: Fans Excited as Season 5 of Popular Series Lands on Netflix

The show's makers announced that they would premiere Money Heist on streaming platform Netflix in two parts. Volume 1 of Money Heist Season 5 will have five episodes. Volume 2 is scheduled to be released towards the end of the year. Fans across posted the show on their social media. According to the official synopsis of Volume 1 of the series, Inspector Alicia Sierra captured The Professor, and he does not have an escape plan. “Just when it seems like nothing else could go wrong, an enemy comes on the scene that is much more powerful than any they’ve faced: the army. What began as a robbery will turn into a war,” the synopsis reads. Given how eagerly many Kenyans had waited for the release, it comes as no surprise that Money Heist is a trending topic on Twitter. This is wha...