Diamond: ‘Young, Famous & African’ is scripted, my womanizer role isn’t meant to hurt Zuchu
Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz has addressed the recent controversy surrounding his role in the popular reality show Young, Famous & African, clarifying that the series is scripted and that his flirtatious behaviour was part of a character portrayal. His comments come in response to a viral moment from the first episode of season 3, […]
Uhuru urges Gen Zs to fight for their rights
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the Kenyan youths to continue fighting for their rights. The former Head of State made the comment when he attended the burial of his cousin Kibathi Muigai on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Ichaweri, Gatundu South. While addressing the congregation that cheered almost every word he uttered, Uhuru said […]
Westlands: Chaos as traders light bonfire in protest of demolitions
Chaos erupted in Westlands on Friday, January 17, 2025 after traders lit a bonfire on a street to protest the recent ban on hawking and the demolition of their kiosks by the Nairobi County Government. The traders burnt tyres and placed stones across a section of the street, momentarily paralyzing activities within the area. A […]
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch
The latest test of Space X’s giant Starship rocket failed, minutes after launch. Officials at Elon Musk’s company said the upper stage was lost after problems developed after lift-off from Texas on Thursday. But the Super Heavy booster managed to returned to its launchpad as planned, prompting an eruption of applause from ground control teams. […]
Over 9,000 individuals sign online petition to cancel Dutch Royals’ state visit to Kenya
An online petition calling for the cancellation of the Dutch Royal Family’s planned state visit to Kenya has gathered more than 9,000 signatures since its launch on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The petition, started by Jaya Khamala, urges the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs to reconsider King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima’s scheduled visit to Kenya […]
‘Tools and strategies used against Gen Z protesters were designed for terrorists’ – Amnesty Kenya
Amnesty Kenya Spokesperson Irungu Houghton has expressed concerns about the deployment of counter-terrorism tools and strategies against anti-government protesters and critics. Speaking during an interview with a local TV station, Houghton highlighted that these tactics, initially designed for handling terrorists, are now being misapplied to peaceful demonstrators, cartoonists, and individuals with no history of violence. […]
CS Muturi flags viral Facebook account circulating malicious statement in his name
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Justin Muturi has flagged a viral pseudo-Facebook account spreading malicious information, purporting to be his. In a statement shared via his official X account on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Muturi described the account as fake and inauthentic urging Kenyans to ignore it. In addition, Muturi clarified […]