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Nicki Minaj is catching heat on social media for misinformed comments about the COVID-19 vaccine

15Sep

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Entertainment

Nicki Minaj is catching heat on social media for misinformed comments about the COVID-19 vaccine

Nicki Minaj recently tweeted some alarming information about the injection that raised a lot of eyebrows. Fans first suspected the Barb of being against the vaccine when she did not show up to the Met Gala. One of the rules of attendance was that everyone had to have had their shot, reports The South African. Minaj tweeted:"They want you to get vaccinated for the Met. if I get vaccinated it won’t for the Met. It’ll be once I feel I’ve done enough research. I’m working on that now. In the meantime my loves, be safe". Wear the mask with 2 strings that grip your head & face. Not that loose one." As expected, her followers had a lot to say about the problematic statements. Tweeps believe that Nicki is using her massive platform to promote an anti-vaccination notion. The musician w...

Haila was Shot dead while visiting a friend house for dinner.

15Sep

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local news

Haila was Shot dead while visiting a friend house for dinner.

When he left their home in Moyale to Nairobi in 2018, Haila Asanake had only one dream: to get a job and support his family. He had never been to school. His mother had died and the father was sickly and poor. Haila's uncle took care of him and his two siblings. At Huruma in the city, the 17-year-old was lucky to get a temporary job as an apartment caretaker and he settled. But Haila's life was cut short when a stray bullet hit him. He died while undergoing treatment. Haila was watching a scuffle between police and members of the public from a balcony on the third floor of a residential building in Huruma. A police officer who was scaring away the crowd that had charged at them accidentally shot him. Haila’s uncle Abraham Cheme, who had been taking care of the deceased bef...

Governor Kivutha Kibwana and Beautiful Wife Celebrate 43rd Marriage Anniversary

14Sep

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Entertainment, Politics

Governor Kivutha Kibwana and Beautiful Wife Celebrate 43rd Marriage Anniversary

The elated governor penned a sweet message to his lovely wife, telling her he would do it all over again. Kibwana and his wife got married in 1978. His wife, Kivutha, is passionate about youth mentorship, especially in drug abuse and hygiene. The happy husband recalled how he got married at 24 years old. His comments section is flooded with people congratulating the couple and wishing them the very best in the coming years. Simon Musila said: "Congratulations Clapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands sign Prof. in your marriage anniversary. Your marriage inspires us the young generation to remain faithful to our marriage vows. It inspires hope again that marriage life work...

CELEBS KEEP THE PARTY GOING AFTER MTV VIDEO AWARDS.

14Sep

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Entertainment

CELEBS KEEP THE PARTY GOING AFTER MTV VIDEO AWARDS.

If an awards show isn't followed up by a slew of celebs hitting up afterparties all over town ... is it even an awards show at all??? Attendees at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards made the night official by celebrating around NYC afterward ... with events hosted by the likes of Travis Scott, Dave Chappelle and Doja Cat. Other celebs spotted toasting to success included Justin and Hailey Bieber, Madonna, Pete Davidson and the night's big winner -- Lil Nas X, who won Video of the Year for "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)." There was also a couple's dinner sighting, as MGK and Megan Fox shared a "future baby daddies" meal at Cipriani with Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian ... before MGK and company made it over to...

MET GALA 2021 STARS ARRIVE, HIGH FASHION IS BACK!

14Sep

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Entertainment

MET GALA 2021 STARS ARRIVE, HIGH FASHION IS BACK!

The Met Gala is back after a year off due to COVID, and it looks like the stars were chomping at the bit to put on their best suits and dresses in a return to normalcy. This year's hosts include Keke Palmer, Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman, Timothee Chalamet and Naomi Osaka -- and they've already arrived in with their own getups ... which were eye-popping and extravagant.Getty Some of the stars expected to show include Rihanna, J Lo, Kim K, Emily Ratajkowski, Camila Cabello, Lupita N'yongo, Beyonce, Addison Rae and more. This year's theme is "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" -- so we'll see wears to rep that. We know what you're thinking ... what about the Delta variant? There are strict protocols i...

Gunmen free 240 inmates from Nigerian prison

13Sep

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International news

Gunmen free 240 inmates from Nigerian prison

Heavily armed gunmen stormed a jail in Nigeria's central Kogi state overnight, freeing scores of inmates, a prison authority spokesman said Monday. It was unclear who the gunmen were but central and northwest Nigeria have been terrorised by criminal gangs for years. "The medium Security Custodial Centre in Kabba, Kogi State, has been attacked by yet to be identified gunmen and 240 inmates forcefully released," Nigeria's correctional service spokesman Francis Enobore said in a statement. At about 2245 GMT on Sunday, he said, numerous attackers "engaged the armed guards in a fierce gun battle." But the gunmen invaded the prison, which had 294 prisoners in custody at the time, including 224 pre-trial detainees. Investigations were under way Monday to find the escapees, he ...

Construction Offers hope , with 60,000 new jobs

10Sep

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Business

Construction Offers hope , with 60,000 new jobs

Increased investment in construction, as Covid-19 ravaged the country, saved a portion of the economy last year, creating thousands of new job opportunities as other sectors suffered. The construction, which ranged from roads, railway lines and houses, provided a lifeline to over 60,000 Kenyans, as many shifted to building works to earn a living. The Economic Survey 2021 reports that wage employment in the construction sector grew by 33 per cent from 173,300 persons in 2019 to 230,500 persons in 2020. “Employment level in the public sector rose by 3 per cent from 8,832 persons in 2019 to 9,093 persons in 2020, while private sector employment recorded 34.5 per cent increase from 164,500 persons in 2019 to 221,400 persons in 2020,” the report states. This came even as the ho...

10Sep

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International news

Nigerian Army arrest high-profile Boko Haram member

The Nigerian army on Friday said a high-profile member of the Boko Haram terrorist group was arrested during a raid. The soldiers raided a market where terrorists buy materials to manufacture improvised explosive devices and seized Yawi Modu. The army also arrested traders selling urea fertilisers to the terrorists. Modu, a commander who had been on the lists of wanted terrorists, was arrested in Damboa, North East Borno State. The Nigerian army has been conducting operations to decimate fighters of Boko Haram many of whom have been pushed to the fringes of Lake Chad region which borders with Chad, Niger and Cameroon. At least more than 97,000 people have been killed, social infrastructure destroyed and commercial activities, including agriculture, ...

Bandits stage daring attack as CS Matiang’i visits Laikipia

10Sep

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local news

Bandits stage daring attack as CS Matiang’i visits Laikipia

Tension continued building in restive Laikipia West as bandits torched more houses, including homes owned by police reservists, on a day Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i and top security chiefs are visiting the area. In a brazen Friday morning attack, at least seven homes, two of them belonging to National Police Reservists, were torched at Dam Samaki village in Ol Moran area by heavily armed bandits. "They stormed our homes on Friday morning and started setting our houses on fire while demanding that we leave. We survived by the grace of God, as we fled using the back doors. I only managed to take with me my children and a few clothes,” a resident of Dam Samaki, Ms Mary Maina, told the Nation. Dr Matiang'i is expected to announce changes in security management of La...

Former Boxer Conjestina Achieng Torches Own House in Siaya .

27Aug

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Entertainment

Former Boxer Conjestina Achieng Torches Own House in Siaya .

Legendary former boxer Conjestina Achieng has torched her own house in Gem Yala, Siaya County. Conjestina, who has been struggling with mental issues for years, torched her house citing frustration, Since coming to the fore in 2018, the plight of one of Kenya’s most talented boxers has been much publicized, with some notable names in the country offering to help the troubled legend. More recently, radio and Kenyan sports personality Carol Radull highlighted the boxer’s troubles as she disclosed Conjestina was barely hanging on after “fake promises from Heroes Council”. Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko initially offered to rehabilitate Conjestina in 2018, and after months of treatment, Congestina evidenced glimpses of progress as she worked her way to full recovery. Her progr...