insert_link 6 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 for a week. They thanked those supporting them and expressing […] todayDecember 12, 2023 279 6
insert_link News 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 entry number 23MBAIM402473344, 23MBAIM403321628, and 23MBAIM403235943 to test against the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 106
insert_link 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 and CEO Kate Kallot said, according to TechCrunch. “It will […] todayDecember 4, 2023 36
insert_link 4 What's Happnin 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 daylight. Kasarani OCPD, Anthony Mbogo, told Kenyans.co.ke that a missing person report […] todayNovember 21, 2023 81 4
insert_link 5 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 strength in the face of adversity and never giving up […] todayNovember 21, 2023 34 5
insert_link News EL NINO SET TO LAST AT LEAST TILL APRIL The El Nino weather phenomenon, which triggers higher global temperatures, is expected to last until at least April 2024, the United Nations said on Wednesday. El Nino is a naturally occurring climate pattern typically associated with increased heat worldwide, as well as drought in some parts of the world and heavy rains elsewhere. The UN's World Meteorological Organization said the current El Nino, which developed rapidly during July-August this year, was likely to peak between now and January. There is […] todayNovember 8, 2023 77
insert_link News MOGOTIO MP KIBOREK NOW A FREE MAN AFTER STATE WITHDREW DEFILEMENT CASE AGAINST HIM Mogotio Member of Parliament (MP) Reuben Kiborek is now a free man after the state withdrew the defilement charges levelled against him for lack of witnesses. Kiborek has been battling the charges since 2018 when he was working as an aide to a state official. He was accused of defiling the 16-year-old girl on December 23, 2018 while at a Nakuru hotel, charges which he denied. However the five year wait for the trial to kick off has ended with […] todayNovember 8, 2023 31
insert_link 1 Entertainment NAIROBI ARBORETUM HIKE ENTRY CHARGES The entry fee for accessing Nairobi Arboretum is now Sh115 and not Sh65.The additional Sh50 is for the e-citizen portal. Interestingly, for visitors who opt to explore the arboretum as part of a group, a different fee structure applies. In this scenario, each individual within the group is required to pay the standard Sh65 fee and an additional Sh50 is levied for the entire group. However, for those who prefer to visit as individuals, the Sh115 per person fee is […] todayNovember 8, 2023 977 1
insert_link Entertainment SEASON 3 OF KYALLO KULTURE SET TO BEGIN SOON Media personality Betty Kyallo has announced Season 3 of Kyallo Kulture. Speaking on The Chipukeezy show, Betty Kyallo, a famed media personality, discussed her decision to feature her two sisters, Mercy and Gloria, in the Showmax reality show, emphasising it was an opportunity to elevate their careers. “Season 3 is coming back really soon. We are excited that fans loved us and that is why season 3 is coming soon,” she said. Betty said they were vulnerable to their fans […] todayNovember 8, 2023 129
