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Lang’ata Women’s Prison Catches Fire

Panic gripped Langata Women's Prison after a fire outbreak that occurred on Monday. While confirming the incident, the Kenya Red Cross assured citizens that efforts to extinguish the fire are currently underway. By the time of publishing this story, authorities were yet to disclose the extent of the damage and the cause of the fire. Source: K24

todayMarch 12, 2024 37

Business

Kenyan DJ Wins Ksh 7.6M in Global Nightclub Idea Competition

Jesse Mugambi, a Kenyan DJ and student currently pursuing his studies at the University of Brighton in England has won Ksh7.6 million (€50,000) in a global competition. Mugambi edged out 300 entrants from 50 countries in a competition dubbed Save the Night whose results were announced in March. His submission envisioned a unique nightclub which is transformed into a music studio during the day. The student pursuing a Master's Degree in Sustainable […]

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News

Law Student Missing After Landing At JKIA

22 year old Joelle Ngoy Marara is a law school student enrolled for a degree course at Temple University in Philadelphia, USA at the Law School and Social Sciences department. Joelle was enrolled for an internship program at a Kenyan university which she was set to start at the beginning of March. She flew in and landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Monday the 27th of February, where she […]

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What's Happnin

Zari Hassan confirms split with Ugandan husband Shakib Lutaaya

Socialite Zari Hassan has made headlines once again, this time revealing that she has parted ways with her Ugandan husband, Shakib Lutaya. In an interview with Millard Ayo, Zari disclosed that the decision to separate was mutual, emphasising the need for both parties to have space. Contrary to widespread speculation linking the split to her recent video appearance with Diamond Platnumz, where the two were seen holding hands, Zari clarified that issues between her and Shakib predated the controversial video. […]

todayFebruary 27, 2024 40

Tech and Innovation

E-Mobility Start-Up Roam Motors Secures Ksh.3.4 Billion Funding

Kenya-based Swedish electric vehicle (EV) start-up Roam Motors has announced that it has secured $24 million (Ksh.3.4 billion) in equity and debt. Roam, which entered the local e-mobility sector in 2017, develops, designs and deploys electric vehicles such as motorbikes and buses tailored for Africa. The Series A round was led by Equator Africa and includes investments from At One Ventures, TES Ventures, Renew Capital, The World We Want, and […]

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Nigerian Man, 2 Others Arrested Over Gruesome Roysambu Killing

NTV reported that the three suspects are being held at the Kasarani Police Station as investigations continue. Among those arrested is a Nigerian national who was arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JIKIA) while attempting to flee the country. The suspects are being held for allegedly murdering the young lady on Sunday, January 14. Kasarani OCPD Joseph Muriuki explained to the media that they had not informed the family […]

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Lizzie Wanyoike, Founder of Nairobi Institute of Business Studies, Dies

Lizzie Wanyoike, the founder of the Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS), has passed away. A family member confirmed to the press that Wanyoike, who is also the founder of the Emory Hotel and Lizzie Preparatory Schools, died on Sunday. She was aged 72 years. A source close to the family told journalists that Wanyoike had been battling illness since last year. "In loving memory of a remarkable educator. Her […]

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Probe As Dismembered Body Of Woman Discovered In Roysambu Airbnb

In a disturbing development, police in Nairobi are currently investigating the suspicious death of an unidentified woman, whose dismembered body was discovered at an Airbnb residence in Roysambu. The shocking sequence of events began when a male guest, in charge of booking the room, returned the key early on Sunday morning before abruptly disappearing. The manager of the Airbnb property, Risper Muthoni, revealed that the unknown suspect had secured the […]

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News

Safaricom Address Nationwide MPESA Delays

On January 9, Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications company, faced a wave of frustration from users as nationwide MPESA delays caused inconvenience and disruptions to daily activities. Kenyans took to social media platforms, particularly X to express their grievances and seek explanations for the unexpected service interruptions. Safaricom customers' frustrations & complaints Numerous users reported experiencing delays and difficulties with MPESA transactions. Some encountered messages indicating that "Mpesa is currently undergoing […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 70

Entertainment

Kanye West apologizes to Jewish community in Hebrew after ‘unintended’ antisemitic ‘outburst’

Kanye West apologized to the Jewish community early Tuesday for his series of “unintended” antisemitic “outbursts.” The “All of the Lights” rapper shared the message, which was written entirely in Hebrew, on Instagram in the final hours of Christmas Day. “I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions, it was not my intention to hurt or disrespect, and I deeply regret […]

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