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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...

Joseph ‘Jowie’ Irungu Files Notice Of Appeal Against His Death Sentence

15Mar

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Human Interest

Joseph ‘Jowie’ Irungu Files Notice Of Appeal Against His Death Sentence

Murder convict Joseph Irungu commonly known as Jowie has filed a notice of appeal against a High Court ruling that sentenced him to death for the 2018 murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani. The notice indicates that Jowie intends to challenge his conviction for the murder and subsequent sentencing by Lady Justice Grace Nzioka. "Take notice that Joseph Kuria Irungu alias Jowie appeals to the Court of Appeal against the decisions of the Honourable Lady Justice Grace Nzioka delivered in open court at Milimani, Nairobi on the 9th day February 2024 and in her written judgment dated 9th February 2024 whereby the Appellant was convicted of Murder and sentenced to death on 13th March 2024." "The appeal is against the conviction and sentence," reads the court document filed through hi...

Sonko Meets Woman Who Tattooed His Face On Her Thigh, Promises to open a business

12Mar

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Entertainment

Sonko Meets Woman Who Tattooed His Face On Her Thigh, Promises to open a business

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has met with a woman identified as Mary Njoki who went viral several days ago after she revealed that she had tattooed his (Sonko) face on her thigh. Njoki, a single mother from Murang'a, took to the internet to appeal for help from the flamboyant politician, explicitly unveiling the intricate tattoo she had printed on her thigh. "Hi Mike Sonko. Habari yako? I'm Mary Njoki from Murang'a. Mimi ndio nilichora tattoo, na ndio hii hapa kwa mguu. Napitia shida mingi sana, naomba tu unisaidie..."Niko na watoto wanafaa kukula. Sina watu wetu. Naomba tu unipee hata kama ni kazi..." she said appealed. Mary went on to praise Sonko, adding that her decision to have a tattoo of his portrait was informed by the politician's benevolence extended to p...

Kenyan Student Wins Ksh. 7 Million Grant To Build Nightclub In Kenya

12Mar

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Human Interest

Kenyan Student Wins Ksh. 7 Million Grant To Build Nightclub In Kenya

A Kenyan student in the UK has won a $50,000 (Ksh. 6.9 million) grant to build a music studio and nightclub from decommissioned shipping containers in Nairobi. Jesse Mugambi, who is studying for a master’s degree in sustainable design at Brighton university, won the international competition which supports nightlife projects. Jesse beat 300 contestants from 50 countries to be named joint winner of the 'Save The Night' competition run by spirit company Jagermeister. He will split the $109,000 (Ksh. 15million) prize fund with a fellow winner from Northern Ireland to get $50,000 (Ksh. 6.9 million). Jesse’s project, named Studio Can-V, developed during his time as an undergraduate and now a master’s student at the University of Brighton, will create a versati...

Lupita, Spotted with Joshua Jackson on the beach

6Mar

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Entertainment

Lupita, Spotted with Joshua Jackson on the beach

Oscar Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o and Hollywood actor Joshua Jackson seem to have taken their relationship public. On March 3, photos circulated online, showed Lupita holding hands with Joshua during a romantic walk on the beach in their swimsuits. The two were in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico where they had a getaway in honor of Lupita's 41st birthday. They were seen running into the ocean together. As they walked along the shore, they could also be seen chatting as they held hands. The Black Panther actress was wearing a patterned two-piece bikini while the former Dawson's Creek actor Joshua was in long black swim trunks. According to E! News, an exclusive source said that Joshua rang in the US actress' 41st birthday ...

Two Dead As Planes Collide Mid-Air In Nairobi

5Mar

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local news

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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local news

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 ...

Saudi Arabia Formally Launches Bid For 2034 World Cup

2Mar

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Sports

Saudi Arabia Formally Launches Bid For 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia formally launched its bid to host the 2034 World Cup on Friday, nearly four months after football's world governing body FIFA announced the kingdom was the only candidate. The bid comes two years after neighbouring Qatar hosted the first World Cup in the Middle East. The campaign is under the slogan "Growing. Together", the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) revealed its bid logo, website, as well as a short bid film that celebrates "the passion, spirit and diversity of football in Saudi Arabia". This campaign is powered by the hopes and dreams of 32 million people in Saudi Arabia," the head of the SAFF bid unit, Hammad Albalawi, said in a statement. "Our responsibility is to submit the best possible bid to FIFA, make our country proud and fulfil the tru...

Several feared dead after Tahmeed bus collides with fuel tanker

1Mar

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local news

Several feared dead after Tahmeed bus collides with fuel tanker

A Tahmeed Bus en route from Busia to Mombasa has collided head-on with a Kampala-bound tanker near Mundika High School along the Busia-Bumala Road. According to initial reports, the collision resulted in a fire, with several feared dead and scores injured. According to videos reaching the news desk, eyewitnesses at the scene described a horrific sight. Authorities swiftly mobilized a rescue mission to the scene, with first responders working to extinguish the flames and assess the extent of the tragedy. Details regarding the cause of the collision remain unclear, prompting ongoing investigations by local authorities to determine the sequence of events leading up to the incident. Meanwhile, the immediate focus remains on the rescue operation, as teams work against th...