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Trump signs order barring trans athletes from women’s sports

6Feb

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International news

Trump signs order barring trans athletes from women’s sports

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office. "From now on women's sports will be only for women," Trump said before he signed the order at the White House, surrounded by dozens of children and female athletes. "With this executive order the war on women's sports is over." Top Republicans including US House Speaker Mike Johnson and firebrand Congresswoman Marjorie Green were among those in the audience to watch the signing ceremony. "We will defend the proud tradition of female athletes, and we will not allow men to beat up, injure and cheat our women and our girls," Trump added to applause and cheers. Tr...

Two Dead As Planes Collide Mid-Air In Nairobi

5Mar

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Two Dead As Planes Collide Mid-Air In Nairobi

Two people have been confirmed dead following a mid-air collision between two planes in Nairobi. The deceased are reported to be a trainee pilot and instructor who were onboard a Cessna aircraft belonging to Ninety-Nines Flying School. The aircraft crashed into the Nairobi National Park killing the two on the spot. The second aircraft, a Dash 8, belongs to Safarilink Aviation Limited which has since confirmed that the flight was headed to Diani with 39 passengers and 5 crew on board when it experienced "a loud bang soon after take-off." No casualties were reported from the Safarilink airline. "Safarilink Aviation wishes to report that this morning at 9:45 Local Time our flight number 053 with 39 passengers and 5 crew on board headed to Diani experienced a loud ba...

LSK to sue KRA for contempt of court on housing levy

4Mar

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LSK to sue KRA for contempt of court on housing levy

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has said it will initiate contempt of court proceedings against the Kenya Revenue of Authority commissioner general over alleged illegal deduction of housing levy. Addressing the press Monday, LSK president-elect Faith Odhiambo said there was no legal basis for the taxman including other state agencies to deduct the funds from employees. It has also called on Kenyans who may have fallen victims to volunteer the information to the LSK. "We call upon all employees who have suffered this illegal deduction to get in touch with the LSK through the email address lsk@lsk.or.ke and share their payslips," said Odhiambo. This, she pointed out, is to facilitate the filing of the application seeking a refund of the illegally deducted dues. "...

Respect Artists, You Are Their Employee – Nonini Fires At Ezekiel Mutua

4Mar

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Entertainment

Respect Artists, You Are Their Employee – Nonini Fires At Ezekiel Mutua

A vexed Kenyan rapper Hubert Nakitare well known as Nonini took on Music Copyright Society of Kenya chairman Ezekiel Mutua over the disbursement of royalties to Kenyan artists. Speaking on Citizen TV, Nonini accused the MCSK and all Kenyan Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) of ignoring the set directives of disbursing 70% in royalties of the money they collect. He further ridiculed MCSK for running a crooked system at the expense of denying artists their rightful pay. "Artists know the amount of money they should earn. A majority of those I represent have not been paid and their songs are always played," said Nonini. "Why is money being collected and distributed in bits? Royalties are distributed once...There is no day these people have distributed 70%." Nonini ...

Zari reacts after hubby Shakib accepts Sh146K to share secrets about her

28Feb

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celebrity

Zari reacts after hubby Shakib accepts Sh146K to share secrets about her

Ugandan businesswoman Zari Hassan has criticised Tanzanian blogger Mange Kimambi, accusing her of paying her husband, Shakib, to divulge personal information about her. Tensions flare as Zari Hassan, the renowned businesswoman, takes to social media to call out Tanzanian blogger Mange Kimambi for allegedly paying her estranged husband, Shakib, for insider information. In a scathing post titled 'Petty Wednesday' on February 28, 2024, Zari Hassan didn't mince words as she accused Mange Kimambi of hypocrisy and obsession. The crux of Zari's argument lay in her assertion that Kimambi, despite presenting herself as a critic, harbored an unhealthy fixation on her life. Kimambi purportedly shelled out a significant sum, at least $1000 (Sh146,00), to secure an interview with h...

Ex-employee accuses Diddy of sexual assault, walking around naked in front of him

27Feb

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Ex-employee accuses Diddy of sexual assault, walking around naked in front of him

In the new $30 million bombshell lawsuit, a man named Rodney 'Lil Rod' a former producer and videographer for the entertainer, claimed he was sexually asualted by Diddy on multiple occasions. He also claimed he was subjected to unwanted advances by associates of Diddy, at the rapper's request. The former producer accused Diddy of groping his genitals, touching his anus, and walking around naked in front of him. Jones went on to allege that the rapper also forced him to watch an intimate video involving Stevie J having sex with another man. Furthermore, Jones alleged Diddy hired prostitutes who came into his house in Miami and on one such occasion, he claimed the rapper drugged and possibly raped him. He also claimed a female cousin of Diddy's girlfriend, Yung Mami also sexua...

Ukraine pledges to export grain, support Kenya to grow own food

7Feb

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Business

Ukraine pledges to export grain, support Kenya to grow own food

Bilateral ties between Kenya and Ukraine is set to be bolstered as the Ukrainian delegation begins a five-day tour of Kenya. The delegation, which started its tour on Monday, seeks to increase agricultural trade between the two countries which could reduce the high cost of living. The delegation, representing Ukraine’s civil, academic, cultural and political communities is led by Ukrainian legislator Lesia Vasylenko One of our aims here in Kenya is to not only discuss how we can export grains to Kenya but to also partner with Kenya to ensure it has the technology required to feed its people and tackle the high cost of living," Vasylenko said at a press briefing at Radisson Blue Hotel in Nairobi. The delegation is scheduled to hold meetings with several stakeholders. Alr...

Kanye West To Perform In Nairobi In 2024

7Feb

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celebrity, Entertainment

Kanye West To Perform In Nairobi In 2024

Hip hop enthusiasts in Kenya have a year to look forward to after legendary American rap maestro Kanye West, alias Ye, announced he could be coming to Kenya later this year. Ye took to social media to reveal that he is set to perform in Nairobi, at the Nyayo National Stadium, on December 7, 2024. In the list of some of the world venues he is set to perform, Kenya is among the three African countries he will visit. The other two are Ethiopia and Egypt. Egypt, he will perform at the Cairo International Stadium, and in Nigeria, his fans will meet him at the Eko Energy City. Kanye is also scheduled to tour other parts of the world, among them Spain, Argentina, UK, Australia, Japan and Mexico in a packed year-long schedule. Details of his planned tou...

11 Dead, 51 Hospitalised In China Building Fire

16Nov

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International news

11 Dead, 51 Hospitalised In China Building Fire

Eleven people have died and 51 have been sent to hospital after a fire tore through a building in northern China's Shanxi province on Thursday, state media said. The fire started at a four-floor building belonging to the Yongju coal company in Lishi District, Luliang City, Shanxi Province at around 6:50 am (2250 GMT on Wednesday), state media said, citing local authorities. "Eleven people have been confirmed dead and the specific number of casualties is still being counted," state broadcaster CCTV said. "A total of 63 people have been evacuated so far, 51 of whom were sent to the Luliang First People's Hospital for treatment", it added. "Rescue work is still in progress and the cause of the fire is under investigation," it added. Video footage posted on social media sit...

KEKE PALMER FILES FOR FULL CUSTODY OF SON… After Split

10Nov

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KEKE PALMER FILES FOR FULL CUSTODY OF SON… After Split

Image by Getty Image KeKe has also reportedly filed for a temporary restraining order against Darius. In the docs, Keke alleges there have been "many instances of physical violence" with Jackson, including one on November 5 Keke says she has on video. Keke Palmer is gunning for full legal and physical custody of her 8-month-old child … another development in the apparent relationship breakdown with Darius Jackson.