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Atwoli demands Kindiki’s apology over attack on protesting medics

1Mar

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local news

Atwoli demands Kindiki’s apology over attack on protesting medics

The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU ), has called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to issue an apology following the incident where Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Dr. Davji Attella was shot and injured by a police officer during a protest. In a statement to newsrooms, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli further demanded that the Interior CS institute action against the officer responsible for the shooting. Dr. Attella was leading a peaceful demonstration addressing crucial issues within the healthcare sector, including the delayed posting of medical interns and the payment of fees for postgraduate students. However, police officers were deployed to scuttle the protest staged outside the Ministry of H...

Faith Odhiambo elected new LSK president

29Feb

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local news, Politics

Faith Odhiambo elected new LSK president

Faith Odhiambo has been elected the new Law Society of Kenya president Odhiambo who served as Vice President of the society ahead of the polls was elected in Thursday's elections. She becomes the 51st President of the Council, succeeding Eric Theuri. Theuri’s term will expire on March 25, 2024. The position was, however, declared vacant on December 5, 2023, as per the LSK General Regulations, 2020. The regulations require that the position is declared vacant at least three months before the 15th day of March of the year the elections are to be held. The race for the presidency was between five candidates: Peter Wanyama, Carolyne Kamende, Faith Odhiambo, Harriet Mboche and Kipkoech Bernhard Ngetich. Wanyama, Faith's closest challenger, has conceded defeat....

29Feb

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Entertainment

Kenya launches certified African based dance curriculum

Kenya has launched its first-ever Certified Dance curriculum on February 27. The dance curriculum is a celebration of Africa’s heritage and a declaration of unity. “There are multiple challenges in the dance industry, a huge one, being the lack of regulation. If you decide that you are a dancer, there is nothing to say you aren’t,” Afuzion founder Chiki Kuruka said. "Dance remains a huge pillar of culture, but our current instructors may not know the particulars of history and context. Our dance instructors teaching our children or training in the gyms may also not know the broader issues of anatomy and health and safety." The curriculum was developed in collaboration with NITA, which will specialise in four dance genres West African Street, Kenyan Street, Amapiano a...

Four Roaming Buffaloes Captured, Taken To Nairobi National Park

29Feb

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Four Roaming Buffaloes Captured, Taken To Nairobi National Park

Officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service together with a team of veterinary staff on Thursday captured four buffaloes around Nazarene area, in Rongai, Kajiado county. In an official statement, the KWS said the buffaloes were a threat to the residents of the area. The animals have been taken to a safe place away from humans. “The captured buffaloes were released inside Nairobi National Park in an environment with ample foraging space,” said KWS. The officers said they are actively continuing their search for four remaining buffaloes, so they can move them to the national park. This comes days after the Kenya Wildlife team captured a leopard and a snake that were roaming areas around human settlements, and threatening the safety of the people.

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

28Feb

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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...

Somalia President Mohamud to arrive for the UN environment summit in Nairobi

28Feb

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Politics

Somalia President Mohamud to arrive for the UN environment summit in Nairobi

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to arrive in Nairobi for the sixth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA6). In a statement on Wednesday, the Head of State at the summit will highlight Somalia's unique environmental challenges. "The challenges particularly will include the climate-induced humanitarian situation in the country by exploring ways to work collaboratively with global partners to build a sustainable future for Somalia," the statement reads. Additionally, President Sheikh will touch on the challenges hampering peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region. He will also discuss how certain destabilising unilateral actions threaten to exacerbate the worsening situation. Apart from the summit, President Sheikh will engage in bila...

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...

Thousands stuck on cruise ship in Mauritius over cholera fears

26Feb

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International news

Thousands stuck on cruise ship in Mauritius over cholera fears

Mauritius has denied a Norwegian cruise ship permission to dock at the capital Port Louis over fears of a potential cholera outbreak on board. At least 15 people on the Norwegian Dawn have been in isolation over suspected illness. Mauritian authorities said the decision to block the ship was "taken in order to avoid any health risks". Samples were taken for testing on Sunday, with results expected to be known on Tuesday. The passengers developed mild symptoms of a stomach illness during a trip to South Africa, a representative of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said. Mary Francovilla Dees, 69, a passenger on the Norwegian Dawn told the BBC that despite the delay the atmosphere on the ship has been "fairly calm". "The passengers on this ship have appeared to take this ...

Kenya Power to start charging certain customers in dollars

26Feb

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Business

Kenya Power to start charging certain customers in dollars

Kenya Power has recently secured regulatory approvals to implement dollar billing for certain customer categories. The move aims to mitigate currency exchange risks and stabilise revenue streams for the utility company that announced a return to profitability with a Sh319 million profit in the first half of the financial year 2023/24. This approval follows a period of extensive deliberation and assessment by regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and fairness. “There was a lot of engagement on this right from the top, including the regulator and the government, and we got the necessary approvals,” Kenya Power Finance Manager Stephen Vikiru said on February 23. Kenya Power, in its bid to cushion itself against currency fluctuations, had sought permission to bill some custom...

Google signs Sh8.73bn deal with Reddit for AI training

26Feb

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Business

Google signs Sh8.73bn deal with Reddit for AI training

Google has inked a $60 million (Sh8.7 billion) deal with Reddit in a groundbreaking move that allows it to leverage posts from the popular online discussion platform to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) models. The collaboration, announced on Thursday, not only empowers Google in refining services like Google Search but also grants Reddit access to Google's AI models for bolstering its internal site search and other features. The agreement according to a report by CBS News comes at a crucial time for Reddit, coinciding with the company's plans for an initial public offering (IPO), as revealed in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Reddit reported a net income of $18.5 million (Sh2.6 billion) in the October-December quarter, marking it...