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T.O.K SET TO TAKE OVER DIANI BEACH ON NYE

Legendary Dancehall group T.O.K are set to perform in Kenya on New Years Eve in Diana. The announcement was made by The Diani Beach Luxe Experience (DBLXE23) as its headlining act. Set to perform for the second time in Kenya, the group made their official announcement on their social media pages, confirming their December 31st showcase. With a career spanning over two decades, T.O.K has left an indelible mark on […]

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Entertainment

JONATHAN MAJORS FOUND GUILTY OF ONE COUNT OF RECKLESS ASSAULT

A jury found actor Jonathan Majors guilty on two of four counts in the New York criminal case stemming from a domestic dispute with his former girlfriend. Majors was convicted on Monday of one count of reckless assault in the 3rd degree and a non-criminal charge of harassment as a violation. He was acquitted on another assault charge and one count of aggravated harassment. His sentencing is scheduled for February […]

todayDecember 19, 2023 28 9

News

POPE FRANCIS HAS OFFICIALLY APPROVED PRIESTS TO BLESS SAME SEX COUPLES

Pope Francis has officially approved a landmark ruling that allows Roman Catholic priests to administer blessings to same-sex couples 🏳️‍🌈 as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies. The Vatican’s doctrinal office said such blessings would not legitimize irregular situations but be a sign that #God welcomes all. It should in no way be confused with the sacrament of heterosexual marriage, it said. Priests have […]

todayDecember 19, 2023 52 9

Tech and Innovation

MediAR: AFRICAN REVOLUTION THROUGH AUGMENTED TECHNOLOGY

Taking the world to the next level where we live in the future while staying in the present with MediAR app launched on 8/12/2023 at Michael Joseph Centre. According to Black Rhino VR this is a cutting-edge app first in Africa with no code and user friendly app has made it possible to interact with our surroundings, and blend in real world digital experience. This app brings immersive experiences at […]

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SEASONED BUSINESS JOURNALIST AND PR GURU INJURED IN ALTERCATION

Business journalist and host of Icon Radio's Money Mondays Kang'ethe Njoroge is currently admitted in hospital. It was on a bustling Friday night where Kang'ethe (as he's popularly known) was attending to his patrons at his popular spot in Roysambu. It was there that he was involved in an unfortunate altercation which saw his head injured. The injury has affected his health drastically. He's currently at Jessy Kay Hospital in […]

todayDecember 16, 2023 47 3

Entertainment

S.A. SINGER ZAHARA HAS DIED

Multi-award winning musician Zahara (real name Bulelwa Mkutukana) has passed away. The hitmaker died at a private Johannesburg Hospital on Monday night. Fiancé Mpho Xaba was by her bedside The Loliwe hitmaker was admitted in hospital with liver complications two weeks ago. A source close to the musician told "Sunday World" that the singer passed away just before 9pm on Monday. A week ago, the family confirmed that Zahara was hospitalised […]

todayDecember 12, 2023 282 6

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KEBS DECLARES KENYA KWANZA GOV’T COOKING OIL IMPORT UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

In its letter dated 5th September and addressed to the Managing Director of the Kenya National Trading Corporation, the Kenya Bureau of Standards concluded; “The consignments have been rejected and the importer is hereby advised to reship them back to the country of origin within 30 days from the date of this letter, failure to which they shall be destroyed at the importer’s cost. "Kenya Bureau of Standards subjected consignments […]

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Tech and Innovation

Kenyan Climate Tech Startup Amini Raises $4M Seed Funding Round To Close The Environmental Data Gap In Africa

A Nairobi, Kenya-based climate-tech startup wants to increase accountability for companies and the role they play in the upkeep of the environment. Amini is a company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and space technologies, which allows it to make environmental data in Africa more accessible. “What we are building is going to make brands more accountable and to do what is right for the people, environment and planet,” Amini Founder […]

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ARMED INDIVIDUALS ABDUCT MAN NEAR TRM MALL ON THIKA ROAD

A screengrab of a video capturing armed men allegedly kidnapping a man outside the TRM Mall along Thika Road in November 2021 Police officers have denied receiving reports of a man who was allegedly abducted near Thika Road Mall (TRM) along the Thika Superhighway. This is despite a video shared widely on Tuesday morning, capturing the man desperately pleading for help as he was forcibly ushered into a vehicle in broad […]

todayNovember 21, 2023 81 4

Entertainment

THE ROCK ROUNDUP – RASH @ 10

Welcome to this week's edition of Icon Radio's rock roundup! Lone Tree Band Lone Tree releases new single "Holding On". The Kenyan rock band has been making waves in the local and global scene for the past few years with their unique sound that blends elements of rock, folk, and Americana. "Holding On" is a powerful rock anthem with a soulful melody and heartfelt lyrics. The song is about finding […]

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