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Radio Africa Group mourns East FM radio host Aleem Manji

13Nov

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Radio Africa Group mourns East FM radio host Aleem Manji

Radio Africa Group has eulogised Aleem Manji as a passionate radio host with an indelible contribution. Group Human Resource Manager Jemima Ngode said Manji's professional legacy and vision will be carried forward. "As we mourn Aleem Manji today, let's remember his professional legacy, his indelible contributions, his unmatched passion. And let's carry forward his vision, his dedication, and his pursuit of excellence. For, that is the best tribute we can offer him, the most fitting farewell to our esteemed colleague," she said. Radio Jambo's Ghost Mulei said: I am saddened and shocked. We spoke last week at the parking and you wished me a nice weekend. Rest in peace humble respectful soul. Life is short for sure! Aleem Amin Abdul Manji died on November 12...

‘SHAFT’ STAR RICHARD ROUNDTREEDEAD AT 81

25Oct

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‘SHAFT’ STAR RICHARD ROUNDTREEDEAD AT 81

Richard Roundtree famous for playing the lead role in "Shaft," is dead after a battle with cancer. The actor died Monday as a result of pancreatic cancer, according to his manager Patric Macminn We're told Richard was diagnosed two months ago, and his family was with him when he died at his home in Los Angeles. Richard is best known for playing detective John Shaft in the original 'Shaft' movie franchise ... including the 1971 OG film, "Shaft," the 1972 sequel "Shaft's Big Score!" and the 1973 trilogy, "Shaft In Africa." RR was regarded as the first Black action hero in Hollywood ... and his breakthrough performance in "Shaft" saw him nominated for New Star of the Year at the Golden Globe Awards. The face of the 'Shaft' franchise, Richard also starred in the 1973 'Sha...

19 Killed, 20 Injured In Road Accident In Eastern China

8Jan

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19 Killed, 20 Injured In Road Accident In Eastern China

Nineteen people died and 20 were injured Sunday in a road traffic accident in eastern China's Jiangxi province, state media reported. The "major road traffic accident" took place just before 1:00 am (1700 GMT) in Nanchang County, state broadcaster CCTV reported, citing local authorities. "The cause of the accident is under in-depth investigation," CCTV added. Local news outlet Jimu, affiliated with the state-owned Hubei Daily Media Group, reported the accident took place when a truck hit a funeral procession. People had been carrying out a roadside offering to the dead before planning to head to the crematorium Sunday morning, a local woman surnamed Deng told the outlet. They were then hit by a truck, the report said, with most of the dead and injured being funeral atte...

Indian Man Jailed For 10 Years Over Wife’s ‘Dowry Death’

25May

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Indian Man Jailed For 10 Years Over Wife’s ‘Dowry Death’

A court in southern India on Tuesday sentenced a man to 10 years in prison in a ruling that found he abused his wife over their wedding dowry, leading to her death by suicide. The district court in Kerala state found Kiran Kumar guilty under India's "dowry death" law, which allows charges to be brought against people for causing the death of a woman within the first seven years of a marriage featuring dowry gifts and payments. Dowries, which are illegal but common in India, are wedding gifts given by the bride's family to the groom's family. Kumar had pleaded not guilty. Kumar had been married to his wife, Vismaya Nair, for just over one year when she was found dead in the bathroom of her husband's family home in Kerala last June. Nair's family had agreed to give Kumar 100...

Ciku Muiruri Recalls Chris Kirubi’s Generosity.

15Jun

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Life Style

Ciku Muiruri Recalls Chris Kirubi’s Generosity.

Media personality Ciku Muiruri has mourned the late billionaire Chris Kirubi in a touching tribute on social media. She shared a lengthy post on her Facebook about three of many stories she remembers most about him, who she worked with at his radio station Capital FM. The first story Ciku shared showed the generous and swift side of the late Kirubi after he called her several times to pass a message on her breakfast show without success. She said when he came to the studio and discovered that her phone was stolen, he took her to the nearest shop and ensured she got a new one. "He took me downstairs, entered the first shop we came across selling phones and asked, 'Do you know who I am?' They said 'yes' and he told them to give me a phone and send the bill to his office. He wal...

Kamukunji politician Ibrahim Ahmed ‘Johnny’ dies.

9Apr

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Life Style, Politics

Kamukunji politician Ibrahim Ahmed ‘Johnny’ dies.

Former Kamukunji MP aspirant Ibrahim Ahmed Yusuf, popularly known as Johnny, is dead. Ahmed died in Nairobi on Friday morning. Johnny, as he was fondly referred to, died on Friday morning after a short illness, according to his family. He passed on at the Coptic Hospital where he was rushed for emergency treatment. There was no immediate confirmation on the cause, but his family and friends said he had a kidney condition. Jamia Mosque officials said Ahmed will be buried at 12pm on Friday at the Langata Cemetery.