US rapper Takeoff, 28, shot dead in Houston
Entertainment website TMZ reports that the rapper succumbed to gunshot injuries early Tuesday morning at a bowling alley.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
US rapper Takeoff, 28, shot dead in Houston
A trip to Korea through art, music
Dubbed Karibu Korea, the evening was organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, and promised entertainment and education in equal measure.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
A trip to Korea through art, music
Evolution of gay characters in children's animation
The portrayal of gay characters in children's films and cartoons has become a fast-rising tactic used by mainstream media to 'normalise' the fact that people of varying sexual orientations do exist.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Evolution of gay characters in children's animation
'Monster': The Jeffrey Dahmer Story gets mixed reactions
'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story' premiered on Netflix at the end of September to a big reception, controversy, and attention from the True Crime world.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
'Monster': The Jeffrey Dahmer Story gets mixed reactions
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From drab to fab: Lengths celebs go through to get that fine body
Many popular personalities have been transforming their bodies and whether going under the knife or adopting a healthy lifestyle, a recent craze has been changing one's body altogether.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
From drab to fab: Lengths celebs go through to get that fine body
Kenyan films to premiere at Toronto Film Festival
TIFF is reportedly one of the largest publicly-attended film festivals in the world, attracting over 480,000 people annually.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Kenyan films to premiere at Toronto Film Festival
County 49: Thriller takes a look at our politics
County 49, an enthralling political drama and action series that is airing on ShowMax premiered in an exclusive screening this week.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
County 49: Thriller takes a look at our politics
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Cool under fire: Chebukati the soft-spoken man of steel
A lawyer, Wafula Chebukati was tasked with shepherding a new commission in 2017. His team came into office in January 2017.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Cool under fire: Chebukati the soft-spoken man of steel
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All eyes on IEBC as Joseph Kinyua's team says it is ready for transition
Both Ruto and Raila camps exude confidence of winning State House as Kinyua team assured Kenyans of smooth change of guard. Chebukati to announce the president-elect before end of seven-day period
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
All eyes on IEBC as Joseph Kinyua's team says it is ready for transition
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French and German agencies buy minority stake in Naivas
Development institutions will take up stake owned by private equity firm Amethis. Supermarket chain is expanding rapidly with more than 80 stores so far.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
French and German agencies buy minority stake in Naivas
Police ask MP Didmus Barasa to surrender after rival candidate's aide shot dead
Bungoma police ask Kimilili MP Didmus Baraza to surrender himself after a rival candidate's aide is shot dead at Chebukwabi polling station, police report says.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Police ask MP Didmus Barasa to surrender after rival candidate's aide shot dead
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Raila Odinga, William Ruto face long anxious wait as voters troop to polling stations
Their careers depend on poll outcome which still presents a winner-takes-all scenario. Tribe hasn't been a campaign agenda, instead they focused on issues affecting the public.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Raila Odinga, William Ruto face long anxious wait as voters troop to polling stations
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Supreme Court throws out Sonko case for lack of 'concrete evidence'
A seven-judge bench unanimously agreed that Sonko had not shown that his alleged new evidence would sway the judges to reverse the verdict.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Supreme Court throws out Sonko case for lack of 'concrete evidence'
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The horse whisperer who trains champions
Being a horse trainer in itself is a lot of work. Our conversation over, thankfully, hot chocolate and dawa is punctuated by calls from people asking him this and that about the horses' upkeep.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
The horse whisperer who trains champions
How task automation plays out in the workplace
It streamlines manual processes and minimizes the amount of labour required to produce a specific result.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
How task automation plays out in the workplace
Simiu, Kandie settle for silver and bronze as Uganda's Kiplimo deny Kenyans gold medal in 10,000m final
Daniel Simiu and Kibiwott Kandie bagged silver and bronze in the men's 10,000m taking Kenya's medal count at the Commonwealth Games
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Simiu, Kandie settle for silver and bronze as Uganda's Kiplimo deny Kenyans gold medal in 10,000m final
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How mkototeni idea birthed an e-mobility firm
Kenneth Guantai pioneered an electric handcart and his company Auto Truck was recently given motor vehicle assembly status by the government.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
How mkototeni idea birthed an e-mobility firm
Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests
Pelosi is the first U.S. speaker to visit the island in more than 25 years.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests
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How Mau Mau war will shape elections this year and in the future
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, for instance, repeatedly declares that he is a Mau Mau child as he supports William Ruto's presidential ambitions.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
How Mau Mau war will shape elections this year and in the future
Raila to hold rallies in DP's North Rift backyard
Raila and his running mate Martha Karua will hold two mega rallies - one in Nandi Hills and another in Eldoret town.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Raila to hold rallies in DP's North Rift backyard
Imports of cheaper power from Ethiopia to start in November
The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was signed Tuesday during the launch of KenGen's 83MW power plant at Olkaria in Naivasha.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Imports of cheaper power from Ethiopia to start in November
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Think twice before voting for your MP to become governor
The point is, there are people who are best best-suited to be senators or MPs. Leave them there.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Think twice before voting for your MP to become governor
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Chebukati: A man with the hardest job in Kenya today. Will he deliver?
With little time remaining and so much happening can Chebukati and team hold free and fair election?
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Chebukati: A man with the hardest job in Kenya today. Will he deliver?
Omtatah goes to court over recent appointment of appellate judges
Omtatah said JSC has never appointed judges from the two courts to the Court of Appeal despite the fact that appeals from decisions of the two courts go to the Court of Appeal.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Omtatah goes to court over recent appointment of appellate judges
Dr Lydia Bosire: I owe it all to the singing bird and lucky events
Dr Bosire has four degrees, a Masters and a PhD. Her career has been all about travelling the world. From the UK, Paris, and the US, she has walked into important rooms.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Dr Lydia Bosire: I owe it all to the singing bird and lucky events
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No boring affair: Traditional weddings are now luxurious, extravagant ceremonies
Couples are spending close to over Sh500,000 to ensure the event is picture-perfect. An official introduction helps both families understand each other's culture and customs- should they differ.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
No boring affair: Traditional weddings are now luxurious, extravagant ceremonies
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Kimani Mbugua: The rosary and the doctor boost my mental health
Kimani Mbugua's struggle with psychosis and mental illness is one that tore him down. In its destructive path, it robbed him of his promising media career and watered down his budding stardom.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Kimani Mbugua: The rosary and the doctor boost my mental health
Reaching for the peak: A hike up Mt Longonot
I will have to warn future Mt Longonot hikers about a flight of stairs right after midway through the mountain. It is that point where you are too far to return, and too close to give up.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Reaching for the peak: A hike up Mt Longonot
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Raila pays Sh562,500 to play music in his campaign
Offenders face a fine not exceeding Sh500,000 or a jail sentence of four years or both.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Raila pays Sh562,500 to play music in his campaign
Art and mind: When creatives struggle with mental health
Watch out for loss of sleep or a change in sleep patterns, change in diet including overeating, outbursts of anger, speaking about negative things and a fixation on death.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Art and mind: When creatives struggle with mental health
Ms President II starts, promises stiff competition
The auditions were so intense with participants expected to be taken through an academy where they will be trained and mentored to be great leaders.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Ms President II starts, promises stiff competition
Angelique Kidjo: Grammy award-winning star who says it as it is
Kidjo’s multi-lingual skills have been praised by many as a big factor for her success, as it sets her aside from many of her peers in the industry.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Angelique Kidjo: Grammy award-winning star who says it as it is
Harmonize: When lyrical prowess does little to keep romance fire on
Harmonize reportedly spent more than Sh500,000 on a billboard bearing an image of the two during their happier days. It read ‘lovers’.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Harmonize: When lyrical prowess does little to keep romance fire on
Musicians eye Skiza billions under new law
The 2021 Copyright Amendment Bill signed into law by President Mr Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday promises higher revenues for artistes.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Musicians eye Skiza billions under new law
Will Smith lacked will to hold back in rocky relationship with Chris Rock
Will Smith’s fiery slap across Chris Rock’s face during this year’s highly anticipated Academy Awards has left the world in awe.
By Kirsten Kanja 2 years ago
Will Smith lacked will to hold back in rocky relationship with Chris Rock
Ruto, Museveni in crosshairs as Besigye is abducted in city
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