What's Happnin guiness launches black shines brightest stories Guinness has partnered with talented Kenyan creatives to launch a new TV series as part of the Guinness "Black Shines Brightest" campaign which celebrates African creativity and ingenuity. The series, dubbed _Black Shines Brightest Stories_, premiered on Maisha Magic East at 6:30 pm on 23rd July and was directed by Kenyan actor and producer Nick Mutuma. Some of Kenya's most talented creatives feature in the series, including fashion designer […] todayAugust 1, 2022 193
News Pope Francis lands in Canada for tour of penance and forgiveness for indigenous abuse IMAGE: VATICAN NEWS Pope Francis has landed in Canada to kick off a week-long trip that will centre around his apology on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church for the abuse that Indigenous children endured at mostly church-run residential schools. “This is a trip of penance. Let’s say that is its spirit,” the pope told reporters after his flight took off from Rome on Sunday. The papal plane […] todayJuly 26, 2022 86
News DCI raid suspected “Ruto office” as Kinoti and Chebukati argue over Venezuelan nationals PHOTO: PD.CO.KE/SETH OLALE A war of words between the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations escalated yesterday with the publication, by the latter, of a lengthy statement that accused the elections agency of misrepresenting facts, lying and laxity in the management of the upcoming General Election. DCI boss George Kinoti's statement was the latest in exchanges between the two agencies following the arrest […] todayJuly 25, 2022 126
News Bus crashes into Ravine in Tharaka Nithi killing 33 so far A bus crashed into the Nithi River valley, Sunday night, along the Meru-Nairobi highway Sunday night while on route to Mombasa. The vehicle plunged into Nithi River, approximately 40 metres below the bridge. Rescue operations are underway and being overseen by Tharaka Nithi County Rescue team manager Alex Mugambi. Many of those injured were rushed to Chuka County Referral Hospital and PCEA Chogoria Mission Hospital. According to eyewitnesses, the bus […] todayJuly 25, 2022 57
What's Happnin H.E.R. Cast As “Belle” In ABC’s Upcoming Live-Action + Animation Version Of ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Airing In December #BlackGirlMagic is about to come into your living rooms this December, thanks to five-time Grammy award winner H.E.R., who has been cast in one of Disney’s most iconic roles. It has just been confirmed that H.E.R. will play the role of “Belle” in the upcoming live-action/animation hybrid of ‘Beauty And The Beast.’ H.E.R. is adding to her already crowded resume with a starring role in one of Disney’s most beloved […] todayJuly 21, 2022 88
Entertainment Gunna’s Legal Team Files New Petition For His Release From Jail Roomies, Gunna’s attorneys are working overtime for his release. They have asked a neighboring county in Georgia, the physical location of the rapper’s jail cell, to order his release. According to Billboard, his lawyers are now trying their luck with Henry County, located next to Fulton County, where he is jailed. On Tuesday, his attorneys filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, which is a constitutional procedure that […] todayJuly 21, 2022 75
What's Happnin Ivana Trump Laid To Rest In Gold Casket At Manhattan Funeral, Melania Attends Despite Rumors Otherwise Ivana Trump was laid to rest in a gold casket on Wednesday at her Manhattan funeral, which was attended by the entire Trump family, including Melania, who was rumored to skip the ceremony over an ongoing feud with her husband’s first wife. Ivana, the ex-wife of Donald Trump, passed away at the age of 73 last Thursday, The Shade Room previously reported. She was married to Donald Trump from 1977 […] todayJuly 21, 2022 23
What's Happnin Lizzo Slays On The Latest Cover Of ‘ELLE UK’ And Discusses Her New Album, Her Love Life And Not Believing She Could Make It In Music Because Of Her Looks Following the release of her brand new album, ‘Special,’ Lizzo is making her press rounds—-and her latest includes a gorgeous cover shoot and interview with ‘ELLE UK’ magazine. While she discusses her music, love life and multiple business ventures in the interview, one of the most touching aspects was when she spoke about not feeling beautiful of worthy even to be in the music industry. Speaking about feeling […] todayJuly 21, 2022 19
Business Rai opens a new sugar plant PHOTO: COURTESY At least half of the sugar produced in Kenya is now controlled by one man after the billionaire Rai family opened their fourth milling plant in Bungoma. Naitiri Sugar Company which started milling in May is the new addition to the family’s sugar conglomerate that now spans the country. The new plant extends Rai’s position as the leading sugar manufacturer from a combined capacity of his existing […] todayJuly 21, 2022 717
Business Expensive fuel looms as IMF drops support for subsidy PHOTO: COURTESY IMF has set a fresh loan condition requiring Kenya to drop fuel subsidy by October, exposing motorists to a sharp rise in pump prices. Kenya has since April last year spent an average of Sh7.65 billion monthly to subsidise diesel, super and kerosene, highlighting the adverse impact of the fuel stabilisation programme on the country’s revenues. The multilateral lender has inserted the removal of the subsidy […] todayJuly 21, 2022 188
