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Bahati and Edwin Sifuna trade harsh words online
Entertainment, Politics

Bahati and Edwin Sifuna trade harsh words online

The war of words between Kenyan musician Kevin Bahati Kioko and ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna is far from over as the two continue to throw salvos at each other. The two have been trading harsh words on social media following Sifuna’s announcement that Bahati had stepped down in favour of the ODM candidate in Mathare constituency, Anthony Oluoch. Sifuna shared a short clip of the Jubilee party leadership confirming that Bahati was no longer in the Mathare race. In his words, the ODM SG alleged that he will only accept Bahati’s apology through his wife Diana Marua - this after the singer lectured him over what he termed as propagating fake news about his candidature. “F*ck you Mr Sifuna. Keep your mouth away from mentioning my wife in your cheap politics! Have some res...
Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail over attack hoax case
Entertainment

Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail over attack hoax case

US actor Jussie Smollett has been sentenced to 150 days in jail after a jury found he lied to police about being the victim of a hate crime. The former Empire star, 39, was found guilty in December of five charges of felony disorderly conduct after making false reports about the hoax attack. The sentence also includes 30 months of probation and $145,000 (£110,000) in restitution and fines. Smollett said: "I did not do this!" The trial stemmed from an incident three years ago when Smollett said he was attacked by two assailants. The actor, who is black and gay, said the attackers shouted slurs at him and a Trump slogan, dumped a "chemical substance" on him and tied a noose around his neck while he was walking late at night in January 2019. Authorities opened an invest...