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Band Members Arrested For ‘insulting’ Museveni

Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for complaining that the president's speech at the weekend was too long, local media report. The complaint by one of the band members was seen as an insult to President Yoweri Museveni, who was speaking during the 50th wedding anniversary celebrations of former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi and his wife Jacqueline Mbabazi on Saturday night. The members of the Crane […]

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DJ Joe Mfalme To Act As State Witness In DCI Officer Murder Case

DJ Joe Mfalme has been cleared of all charges in regards to the death of a DCI officer Joseph Mwenda, known professionally as DJ Joe Mfalme, along with his Hypeman Ballo , photographer, and driver, had been apprehended for their alleged involvement in the assault on the 16th of March, 2024. The court ruled that he will be a state witness in the killing of Kabete Police Detective Felix Kelian. […]

todayApril 8, 2024 10

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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 19

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 […]

todayMarch 11, 2024 15

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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 […]

todayMarch 11, 2024 15

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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 […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024 87

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 12 9

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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 21 9

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