THOUSANDS TRAPPED IN SOMALI FLOODING AS HEAVY RAINS WRECK HAVOC

THOUSANDS TRAPPED IN SOMALI FLOODING AS HEAVY RAINS WRECK HAVOC

Somali authorities have declared an emergency after heavy rains triggered floods across the country that have left thousands trapped and many others displaced from their homes. The heavy rain in the East African country follows several years of drought and successive failed rainy seasons that have triggered a humanitarian crisis. Studies show that the drought was made more likely by the human-induced climate crisis. At least 10 people have died […]

November 7, 2023 49

Business

CBK CAUTIONS KENYANS AGAINST UNLICENSED MONEY OR VALUE TRANSFER SERVICE PROVIDERS

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cautioned Kenyans to be wary of entities and persons providing Money or Value Transfer Services (MVTS) without authorization from the monetary authority. In a statement to newsrooms on Monday, CBK said that it has noticed a sprouting wave of unlicensed entities providing MVTS, posing huge losses on customers and it is a criminal offence. "Such services do not enjoy the protection of the […]

November 7, 2023 63

News

OVER 1000 RESIDENTS MOVE TO COURT TO BLOCK EVICTION FROM NJIRU LAND

Over 1000 persons living in the disputed Njiru land have filed a case challenging the decision to be evicted from the property that belongs to late politician Gerishon Kirima, who passed on in December 2010. The residents want the case to be certified as urgent and the eviction order delivered on October 23 be temporarily stayed pending a hearing and determination of their case. “This court be pleased to order […]

November 6, 2023 23

Entertainment

“MWAKI” A NEW KIKUYU SONG THAT HAS TIKTOK IN A CHOKEHOLD

A catchy little Kikuyu song has lit up Kenyan Tiktok with many people spawning remixes and even posting videos of themselves either reacting to the song's seismic effect or just jamming along to it. The song is an EDM hit produced by Brazilian music producer Zerb and which features vocals from Kenyan singer and songwriter Sofiya Nzau. The song, titled 'Mwaki', explores the relationship a young woman has with her […]

November 6, 2023 48

Entertainment

NEW BEATLES SONG PRODUCED WITH HELP OF AI SET TO TOP UK SINGLES CHART

A new Beatles song, produced with the help of AI, is on track to be named number one on the UK's official singles chart on Sunday night, the chart company said. The song, "Now and Then", that used artificial intelligence to include the vocals of John Lennon and guitar by George Harrison, who died in 1980 and 2001 respectively, was released last Thursday. "Now And Then debuted at Number 42 […]

November 6, 2023 61

Entertainment

TRIO MIO COLLABORATES WITH AMERICAN RAPPER WIZ KHALIFA ON NEW SONG

Kenya's rising Gengetone artiste, Trio Mio, has made a significant international leap, collaborating with American rap sensation Wiz Khalifa in their latest track, "Same Block." The 18-year-old artiste announced the news to his fans, revealing that the much-anticipated song is now available across various digital music platforms. The song that was released two days ago features two other artistes; Anweezy and Moeazy The news of Trio working with Wiz Khalifa […]

November 6, 2023 113

Entertainment

TERENCE CREATIVE SET TO HOLD PREMIERE OF “WASH WASH” SEASON 4

kenyan content creator terence creative is set to premiere his popular show series "wash wash" on the 11th of December at the Edge Convention centre. Visit his instagram page for more details.

November 2, 2023 24

Entertainment

LEGENDARY KENYAN SINGER ALLY B HAS PASSED AWAY

The Kenyan music fraternity is mourning after the passing of popular coast musician Ali Mwakaribu, popularly known as Ally B. According to close family sources, the musician suddenly fell illand was rushed to Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital where he died on Wednesday afternoon. According to his brother Mohammed Ramadhan , Ally B arrived home in the afternoon and said he was not feeling well. He further added that […]

November 2, 2023 105

Entertainment

MUGITHII MUSICIAN SAMIDOH MUCHOKI SHARES CRYPTIC MESSAGE ABOUT NON-SUBMISSIVE WOMEN

Mugiithi musician Samidoh Muchoki has shared an interesting (and controversial) piece of advice for men to consider when thinking about dating. In his message posted using his Insta Stories, the father of 5 focused on women's submission in relationships and their readiness to follow their partner's lead. “Men, a woman who doesn’t listen does not belong in your life. I shall explain, a woman who doesn’t take corrections from […]

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