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Rihanna’s Fenty beauty to open first shop in Kenya
Entertainment

Rihanna’s Fenty beauty to open first shop in Kenya

Popstar turned fashion mogul Rihanna has announced that her brands Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin brands will soon arrive in African countries, including Kenya. The billionaire businesswoman took to her social media, striking a number of poses in a headwrap, likened to expressing the African culture and shared the good news to her 128 million followers on Instagram. The brand will be available in selected countries including Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Namibia, Ghana, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. She is set to officially open the first shop on May 27, 2022. Fenty Beauty became one of the first makeup brands to offer over 40 (now 50) foundation shades.
Njugush And Celestine Expecting Second Child
Entertainment

Njugush And Celestine Expecting Second Child

Renowned comedian Njugush, real name Timothy Kimani, and his wife Celestine Ndinda are expecting their second child together. Debuting her baby bump during their third season of the show Through Thick and Thin (TTNT) on April 22, Celestine astonished the audience as her belly helplessly protruded through her chic red dress. At a recent interview, Celestine revealed that the good news was long awaited further noting her contentment that the information was kept under wraps. "It was God's timing, we really wanted it," she said. "My life went on normally, just that my fans and people who knew me did not blow it up and I thank them for minding their business." The lovebirds already have a son, Tugi, who has been initiated into content creation, similar to what their pa...
Ugandan President Museveni Arrives In Kenya Ahead Of EAC Treaty Signing
Politics

Ugandan President Museveni Arrives In Kenya Ahead Of EAC Treaty Signing

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has arrived in Kenya hours before the signing of the East African Community (EAC) treaty of Accession. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Raychelle Omamo made the announcement on Friday as she received the Head of State at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. (JKIA) “President Museveni arrives in Kenya to witness the signing ceremony of the treaty of Accession by the Democratic Republic of Congo to the East Africa Community (EAC),” Foreign Affairs Ministry stated. Museveni is expected to witness the agreement where other heads of states from the seven EAC member states are expected to be in attendance. This comes following the recent joining of the DRC Congo to the EAC as the seventh State. Other members include; Kenya, Burundi,...
Charge Your Mobile For Free Along Luthuli Avenue,Nairobi
Technology

Charge Your Mobile For Free Along Luthuli Avenue,Nairobi

Kenyans visiting the capital can now charge their mobile phones along Luthuli Avenue – and for free.   The charging booths are the latest additions put in place to change the face of Kenya’s most populous business street. The charging booths are the brainchild of Keith Migiro – who came up with the idea after running out of charge countless times while running errands in Nairobi town. Phone charging is a universal concern – especially when you find yourself outdoors. This is what prompted Migiro to start scratching his head for a solution. He seems to have found a solution - with many Kenyans using the street now flocking to enjoy the free service. “I decided to put up a free charging booth after enduring a nasty experience while in town. I am sure many people...
Expect heavy rains in several parts of the country, says MET
local news

Expect heavy rains in several parts of the country, says MET

Several parts of the country are expected to receive rainfall in the next two months, the Met department has said. Isolated storms are likely to occur over some parts of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Central and South Rift Valley, the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, the Coast and the Southeastern lowlands. The forecast shows high chances of a strong rainy season up to May in many parts of the country However, rainfall intensities are expected to reduce during the second half of the forecast period. Mombasa, Eldoret, Nakuru, will experience sunny intervals while Nyeri, Marsabit, Kisumu, Nairobi will experience sunny and rainy intervals this week. Both daytime temperatures and nighttime temperatures are lik...
Three Suspects Arrested in Juja for stealing and vandalizing  Kenya Power Equipment worth millions
local news

Three Suspects Arrested in Juja for stealing and vandalizing Kenya Power Equipment worth millions

Three suspects were arrested and vandalized Kenya Power equipment estimated to be worth millions of shillings recovered, after a Directorate of Criminal Investigations-led sting operation in Juja, Kiambu County.   Two of the suspects, Johana Thuku and Stephen Githitu, were arrested after detectives raided a scrap metal yard in Juja’s Matangi area. Several vandalized Kenya Power transformers, rolls of aluminum conductors and assorted materials belonging to the power manufacturer were recovered. The duo was later arraigned in court and charged with vandalism and handling stolen infrastructure equipment. The third suspect, Patrick King’ori, was arrested on Thursday evening as he attempted to evade the DCI dragnet; a manhunt is still underway for more suspects believed to be ...
Djokovic Withdraws From BNP Paribas in Indian Wells
Sports

Djokovic Withdraws From BNP Paribas in Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the tournament announced on Wednesday (Mar 9), in the latest setback for the player due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The Serb had been automatically listed in the draw for the tournament but said he knew it was unlikely that he would be able to gain entry into the United States. "The (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has confirmed that regulations won't be changing so I won't be able to play in the US," Djokovic said in a tweet. Djokovic was unable to compete at the Australian Open after immigration authorities detained him on Jan. 6, prompting a legal rollercoaster ride over the country's COVID-19 entry rules that led to the cancellation of his visa later that month. Rafa Na...