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Kylie Jenner And Travis Scott Welcome Their Second Child

7Feb

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Kylie Jenner And Travis Scott Welcome Their Second Child

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott have a new baby. The makeup mogul announced Sunday via her verified Instagram account that she has given birth. The black and white photo showing what appears to be their 4-year-old daughter, Stormi, holding a newborn's hand featured a caption with a blue heart emoji and the date 2-22-22. Stormi was born February 1, 2018. Her mother and manager, Kris Jenner, commented "Angel Pie" about the photo and Kylie's sister Kourtney Kardashian wrote "Mommy of two life." Scott also commented on the birth of the new baby with a blue heart and six brown heart emojis. Kylie Jenner confirmed in September that she and the rapper were expecting their second child together. As of Sunday night, no additional information about the new baby had been relea...

Video of Oscar Sudi Marveling at Dubai Skyscrapers in Company of William Ruto

4Feb

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Video of Oscar Sudi Marveling at Dubai Skyscrapers in Company of William Ruto

Kapsaret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi is in Dubai, accompanying Deputy President William Ruto on tour. The duo later paid a visit to Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria, who is admitted to an American hospital. Kuria has been in the renowned city for nearly four months receiving specialised treatment after suffering burn injuries in late September 2021. The two later made their way to a visibly ritzy hotel from where they had a clear view of beautiful skyscrapers and fantastic water fountains. Sudi left Kenyans amused when he appeared to be marvelling at the beautiful scenery before him and the deputy president. Unable to hold himself back, Sudi engaged Ruto, who appeared busy on his phone. The two conversed in their first language as they enjoyed the vicinit...

At least 10 killed in IED attack on matatu in Mandera

31Jan

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At least 10 killed in IED attack on matatu in Mandera

At least 10 passengers were Monday killed and many others wounded when their matatu ran over a bomb set on the road along the Arabia-Mandera Highway. The matatu was ferrying an unknown number of passengers to Mandera Town on Monday morning when it ran over an Improvised Explosive Device. Witnesses said the death toll may rise because the victims had serious injuries. Police said at least eight other passengers were seriously injured in the incident. Police suspect the explosion was set up by al-Shabaab militants operating in the area after crossing the porous Kenya-Somalia border. North Eastern new regional commander George Seda said no arrest was made after the incident but teams were on the ground to pursue those behind the bombing. He said the incident happened ab...

China quietly locks down area near Beijing with Olympics a week away

28Jan

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China quietly locks down area near Beijing with Olympics a week away

Chinese authorities locked down an area neighbouring the capital city of Beijing this week following a handful of reported Covid cases, but made no public announcements about the fresh restrictions with just a week until the Winter Olympics. Around 1.2 million people in Xiong'an New Area -- a new economic zone 100 kilometres southwest of Beijing -- are no longer allowed to enter or leave their residential compounds, local virus prevention staff confirmed to AFP on Friday January 28. While recent lockdowns in China are publicly announced and widely reported by state media, the Xiong'an restrictions appear to have been introduced by stealth with no public announcements -- sparking confusion among some residents of the area. "We expect this (lockdown) to last around a week, but ...

Kenya lifts first, ban on flights from Dubai

25Jan

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Kenya lifts first, ban on flights from Dubai

Travellers from Dubai will be allowed into the country from today after Kenya lifted a ban it had imposed on all inbound and transit passenger flights from the Middle East nation two weeks ago. Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Director-General Gilbert Kibe told on Monday that the ban was lifted Monday midnight, offering a major relief to hundreds of travellers between the two destinations. Kenya had suspended all inbound and transit passenger flights from the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) on January 10 in retaliation against a move by Dubai to ban all passenger flights from Kenya over fake Covid-19 tests. But the ban did not affect cargo flights that are normally flown by carriers such as Kenya Airways (KQ) and Emirates airline from UEA into Kenya. “Kenya shall do a NOT...

Luos in Mombasa divided face difficult choice over Shahbal, Nassir, Omar

24Jan

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Luos in Mombasa divided face difficult choice over Shahbal, Nassir, Omar

The 2022 gubernatorial election in Mombasa county is threatening to divide the Luo community living in the region. The community, perceived to be the third largest voting bloc after the Mijikenda and Kambas, seem to be undecided on which candidate to support for the governor seat. On Friday, Suleiman Shahbal hosted a section of the Luo professionals, led by their chairman Pius Oketch and secretary general Nicholus Kisara for dinner at a Mombasa hotel. The Luo Professional Group pledged to support him. A day later on Saturday, another group of the Luos in Mombasa, under the banner Luo Community UDA Supporters, came out to declare their support for the party’s gubernatorial contestant, former Mombasa senator Hassan Omar. A different group of the community has also thrown ...

2 Suspects Arrested Transporting Bhang Worth Over Ksh.9M

20Jan

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2 Suspects Arrested Transporting Bhang Worth Over Ksh.9M

Two men have been detained at the Lolgorian police station in Trans Mara sub-county, south of Narok, after they were discovered with 313 kilograms of bhang worth more than 9 million shillings packaged inside 90 kg bags. Police Commander Narok Kizito Mutoro said police officers arrested the two, aged 63 and 28, in the Lolgorian area as they ferried the drugs from the Isbania to Nairobi in a truck. According to Kizito, the public alerted them to the two suspects, and they began tracking them down

World’s Oldest Man Dies at 112, Days Before 113th Birthday

19Jan

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World’s Oldest Man Dies at 112, Days Before 113th Birthday

Saturnino de la Fuente Garcí, the world's oldest man, has passed away. Garci, from Spain, died aged 112 years and 341 days. He broke the record for the longest living man in September 2021 Speaking to Guinness World Records, Garci previously divulged the secret to his long life. "Do not hurt anyone," he said. born on February 11, 1909, was weeks away from his 113th birthday. He is survived by seven daughters, 14 grandkids and 22 great-grandchildren. Thanks to his short height, only 1.50 m, he avoided being enlisted into the 1936 Spanish Civil War and, instead, established a flourishing shoemaker business. Garci worked as a shoemaker and made boots for the army, becoming a famous artisan in the area. When not making shoes, he played football and co-founded a local team. To ...

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi Arraigned At Milimani Law Courts

19Jan

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Businessman Jimi Wanjigi Arraigned At Milimani Law Courts

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has been presented at the Milimani Law Courts after spending the night at Kamukunji Police Station in Nairobi. Wanjigi, who was arrested on Tuesday, is facing charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and forgery of a title deed. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) recommended the prosecution of Wanjigi and his wife Irene Nzisa for allegedly obtaining money by false pretence and conspiracy to defraud involving a Ksh.1.2 billion piece of land in Nairobi.Detectives from the land fraud unit of the DCI forwarded the inquiry file on the 10th of December 2021, to the DPP with recommendations that Wanjigi and Nzisa among others be charged with obtaining Ksh.56 million from Kenroid Limited, by falsely pretending they were in a position to ...

Police Officer Who Shot Girlfriend Six Times in 2020 Found Dead

17Jan

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Police Officer Who Shot Girlfriend Six Times in 2020 Found Dead

Police Constable David Nyamweya made headlines after shooting his lover Everlyn Njoki six times after a brawl; luckily, she survived the ordeal. A report by Daily Nation indicated the police officer's body had been found floating on River Kathita in Meru and investigations to determine whether it was suicide or murder had already started. An interdiction letter dated January 2, 2022, was also found inside his pocket and he was also set to attend a disciplinary hearing over the shooting incident which left now 24-year-old Njoki with grave injuries. “He called me on Thursday asking for KSh 200 but I told him I did not have it. He told me he had not been working. When he called Saturday morning, I thought it was about the money and that is why I didn’t pick his call," she said. The w...