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When Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) under the former Defence Cabinet Secretary Mr Aden Duale handed over Uhuru Park and Central Park to the County Government of Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja said that they would reach out to them shortly to redo the parks if the need arises. This seems to have come sooner than expected as the parks are now closed after baring severe damages in the recent anti-government protests that rocked the country. While the county is yet to reveal the full extent of the damage it suffered from the protests, both Uhuru Park and Central Parks are closed from the public until further notice as the county seeks to redo them. According to Mr Ibrahim Otieno, who is the County Chief Officer for the Environment, Uhuru Park was turned into ruins by protesters, and the county is now planning to work on areas that were damaged before allowing members of the public to visit the park again. Gates leading to Uhuru Park were damaged, some facilities including public toilets ins...

Comedian Timothy Njugush Kimani has opened up about his troubled childhood upbringing.  Despite his current fame and success in entertainment circles, Njugush's childhood was marked by significant struggles. When he was born 33 years ago, Njugush didn't have a speech. "I was born with a condition called ankyloglossia. An unusual occurrence where the tip of the tongue is tied to the floor of the mouth by the frenulum... This condition meant many things then. That there is a possibility of me never being able to develop a speech. It also meant that due to the lack of awareness about the condition then, I risked missing opportunities that come with the privilege of a light tongue," Njugush reveals in his Memoir  Whispers from My Childhood: Through Thick and Thin. His mother first noticed something was amiss about a month after his birth, observing that he did not cry like other infants. Despite being her firstborn, she instinctively knew something was wrong. It took d...

Comedian and Content Creator YY (Oliver Otieno) says making money from content on YouTube is no longer attainable. The funny man says content creators can no longer rely on YouTube to make significant amounts because of the cost of production that one has to deal with to produce content on the platform. To put his argument into perspective,  YY offered what it costs for a single  YouTube Content shoot production. “If you are shooting YouTube content and let’s say you need three cameras, each will cost you Sh6,000 to hire. That’s Sh18,000. Then there is the battery mount which will cost you Sh6,000 for the three cameras, two studio lightings will cost Sh5,000 and if you are doing a bigger production you will need more lights. Then there is Zoom Recorder which is around Sh6,500, go to tripod, lens, take cabs, and all that. So in a day, you might need Sh60,000 on the minimum and that’s not to add the venue charges where you will be shooting the content. You have your crew you ha...

Former Sol Generation record label signee Bensoul continues to defend his love affair with his ex-girlfriend's one-time best friend, content creator Cindy Kipsang. Early this year, Bensoul and Cindy went public with their love relationship, eliciting mixed reactions online. When Bensoul was in a three-year relationship with Noni Gathoni, Cindy Kipsang was her best friend and often hung out with the couple. Although Bensoul came out to defend his new relationship against critics maintaining that nobody understands the genesis of their romance, still there are a majority who aren’t convinced. Some have claimed that Bensoul and Cindy must have begun their relationship behind Gathoni’s back. Some feel that the relationship was born out of convenience and wouldn’t stand the taste of time. However, Bensoul maintains that his love life with Cindy is genuine despite the public condemnation. “For us, we are not chasing clout or trying to raise our numbers just because we went public with o...

YouTube’s currently number one song trending song in Kenya, ‘Komasava’ remix by Diamond Platnumz featuring American pop and RnB star singer Jason Derulo cost at least Sh24 million. The video to the song was shot in several countries including UAE's Dubai where Diamond and Jason linked up. Breaking down the cost, Diamond’s longtime manager SK Sallam has revealed that the budget of the song is significantly higher than the Tsh500 million  (Sh24 million) if every expenditure is to be factored in from logistics, location, production, accommodation, and miscellaneous. “The video was shot in different locations by three different video directors. There is a dessert scene shot in Dubai,  a scene shot in Paris, and the scene which features both Diamond and Jason shot at a different location in Dubai as well,” SK Sallam says. Due to these dynamics, Sallam says they had to pump a lot of money to finance the project as the shooting involved several people as part of the crew. Diamond a...

Singer Victoria Kimani is the latest artist to launch an album, expressing deep gratitude as a host of friends and celebrities came out to support her at the launch of her latest work, 'Mood 4 Life'. The album features 15 songs, including a gospel track titled 'His Name'. Among those in attendance was Tanasha Donna, who praised the singer, cheering and toasting her milestone. "Congrats on your beautiful body of work, my sis! You ate and left no crumbs! Such a queen," Tanasha shared. On July 19th, Victoria announced to her fans that she had released her fifth album. "What a glorious day. My prayers are actualized. MOOD 4 LIFE Album Out Now. Gratitude to these extraordinary producers @dreybeatz @tonyrossbeat @alexaybeats. Thank you @psychoyp @itsjoshuabaraka @qwissss for your energy and dope verses. Thank you @jim_muok for the album cover photography. Asante @jannahlamu for the beautiful location in Lamu. I hope this album takes us all higher," she sh...

For the fifth installment of his comedy special stand-up show,  Through Thick and Thin (TTNT),  hosted last night  Saturday, July 27, at the Sarit  Expo Centre, Nairobi, comic Njugush grossed over Sh6 million from ticket sales alone. The amount is significantly more when sponsorship deals and streaming revenues are factored in. By Friday night July 26th,  all tickets for his latest edition of the annual show, TTNT 5,  were sold out. “Sold out. Note, no tickets at the gate,” with the post, Njugush notified his 2.7 million Instagram followers as well as the 1.7 million people who follow his Facebook account. At the Sarit Expo Centre, there are three halls  Arabuko, Cherengani, and Loita that can be used as one column-free hall with an area covering 3,311 sqm. Or the three halls can each stand on their own to cater to the needs of a particular happening be it meetings, private parties, launches, concerts, exhibitions, and so on. When used as one column-...

Have you ever wondered why a spouse would take back a cheating partner? You quietly watched as this individual was shown dust- sexually, emotionally, and financially neglected, the partner spending too much time away from home, a breakdown in this person's personality because their partner's infidelity destroys them inside- and their life satisfaction is next to zero. After months, or even years of persevering bad behaviors, when you think they are finally growing a backbone and gearing up to leave the marriage, word reaches you that they have reconciled with their cheating partner. This is the point you join the bandwagon that 'marriage is a scam'. You wonder if this individual is a glutton for punishment to take back someone who would probably cheat on them repeatedly in the future. But you can't say anything. Because they share a blanket, have a shared life, probably children in tow, and have shared assets and debts- and leaving is not easy. So you can only sit ...

Comedian Njugush recently shared two inspiring stories about tricks his mother used to help him stop wetting the bed. The father of two said his mother would go to the market, five kilometres from their home, and get sweets to reward the one who did not wet the bed. "It was between my brother and me. To make sure we got the sweet, you had to make sure you didn't wet the bed. We would get sweets for not wetting the bed," he said. The comedian also narrated an experience about having a drunkard aunt who always came home with sweets no matter how drunk she was. He was speaking on July, 24 as Cadbury marked 200 years The comedian recently launched his first book titled, 'Whispers From My Childhood' talking about his childhood memories. In one episode, the father of two recounted how he once led a gang of two to a neighbor’s farm, where they cut down banana trees. He explained that he had taken his brother and cousin to the forest to showcase his new tree-felling skil...

Media personality, radio presenter, and actor Fareed Khimani return to host the reunion of  The  Real Housewives of Nairobi reality show season 2 which aired its final episode this Friday. Fareed says he is better prepared to host the reunion of The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2, airing in two parts on Showmax on 16 August and 23 August 2024. He promises to be more hard-hitting in addressing all the issues raised by viewers throughout the season. "I remember taking a step back when I felt intimidated in Season 1 but that won’t happen again. I am ready for all the drama from the ladies and I am less lenient this season so viewers can expect that I will be asking all the tough questions," he said. Season 2 of The Real Housewives of Nairobi brought back OGs Dr Catherine Masitsa, Vera Sidika, and Minne Kariuki. They were joined by newcomers competitive body-building athlete Farah Esmail, aesthetics entrepreneur Zena Nyambu and Reja Keji Lada, and the ladies served us drama, ...

The controversial, ‘The Real Housewives of Nairobi’ reality show whose producers have been taken to court by a politician, has come to an end with the airing of the last episode of season 2 on Friday this week on Showmax. Media personality, radio presenter, and actor Fareed Khimani will return to host the reunion of The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2, which has been set to air in two parts on 16 August and 23 August 2024. Season 2 of The Real Housewives of Nairobi (RHON) brought back three housewives from season one, Dr Catherine Masitsa, socialite Vera Sidika, and former media personality Minne Kariuki. They were joined by newcomers competitive body-building athlete and corporate lawyer Farah Esmail, aesthetics entrepreneur Zena Nyambu, as well as businesswoman Reja Keji Lada, and the ladies lived up to the billing of the show's fans however without a few disappointments. RHON season 2 comes to an end at the time its producer (s) Young Rich Television associated with TV producer E...

Two-time Grammy award-winning Reggae legend Burning Spear has confirmed that he will perform in Nairobi on October 12, reassuring his Kenyan fans after weeks of uncertainty. The concert had faced potential cancellation or postponement over the Gen Z protests, causing concern among his followers. The Jamaican star will perform at Uhuru Park as part of his One People Africa tour, which will see him perform in several African countries. In a recent Facebook video, the Jamaican star, known for his hit song "Marcus Garvey," sang and promised that all was well. “Praise Hallelujah,” he sang. Spear added: "Kenya October 12, I man will be there. Nuh worry yuhself. … weh Kenya deh worry bout? October 12 man." This message brought much-needed relief to fans eagerly awaiting his performance. The One People Africa tour will also take Burning Spear to Zimbabwe and South Africa. He is set to perform at the Glamis Arena in Harare on October 18, Emperors Palace (The Park) in Johann...

For over a month now, Kenya's Generation Z has been gaining global attention for being a leaderless movement that continues to go up against perceived bad governance by President William Ruto. The youth have influenced older generations who joined in to call out poor leadership, corruption, extrajudicial killings, unemployment, high cost of living, and over-taxation of people who continue to live below the poverty line. Their efforts bore fruit as seen when President Ruto dissolved his Cabinet, reconstituted the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, banned harambees which saw salaried Parliamentarians shell out tens of millions to various highly localized private development projects, ended the budget of the offices of spouses to the President, Deputy President and the Prime Cabinet Secretary as well as drop the controversial Finance Bill 2024 among others. And Gen Z did all these- dressed in their nines. Skinny jeans, ripped jeans, bell bottoms, crop tops, mini skirts...

Showmax has released the first trailers for Dark Side of Glory,  a true crime documentary series that tells the stories behind shocking cases of murder in the world of sport.  Dark Side of Glory  is directed by Arianna Perretta and produced by CMG Productions, who won Best Documentary at the 2023 Broadcast Digital Awards for  The Footballer, His Wife and the Crash  and were nominated for a 2024 True Crime Award for  Football Fraudster .  The first episode,  The Durban Axe Murderer: The Rugby Killer , premieres on Showmax on Wednesday, 31 July 2024. The jaw-dropping 76-minute feature documentary follows Joseph Ntshongwana, who played for South Africa at U21 level and for the Blue Bulls between 1998 and 2001. Ten years later, he was arrested for killing four men with an axe and wounding two others. Joseph claimed to be avenging the gang rape and subsequent HIV infection of his daughter - but police found he had no children. "There’s a saying...

For the better part of Monday, July 23, social media was awash with reports that Boni Mwaitege, a renowned gospel singer from Tanzania, had passed away. Various online platforms claimed that Mwaitege was involved in a tragic road accident, leaving his fans shocked and confused. While some clung to the hope that the news was false, others awaited official communication from his family. In a timely update, the talented gospel musician has broken his silence, addressing the false reports. In a video shared on the Tanzanian blog 5Star NewsTZ, Mwaitege assured his fans that the rumors were unfounded and that he was safe and well. "I have come forward to speak with you about the ongoing rumors that went viral. I have had people try to hurt me and speak false things about me, but this one has forced me to come out and say. I have been ignoring the other things, but death allegations have forced me to come out and speak. My brothers and sisters are watching me, I am healthy and have not ...

There are many things to celebrate especially if you are Burna Boy, the Nigerian Afro Beat whose music career star continues to shine at the global stages. Among many reasons that Burna credits for his music success is his fourth studio album released in July 2019 the ‘African Giant’ that paved way for his international breakthrough. It’s the album, that launched Burna onto the global platform when it earned him a Grammy nomination thus opening channels for him to penetrate Europe’s world stages where he has been performing in sold-out venues and cashing in millions of dollars in performance fees. To commemorate the 5th anniversary of the album, Burna has teamed up with YouTube Music Nights for a ‘free’ live performance on Friday, as a show of a thank you note to his millions of fans worldwide who have followed his journey. “This album holds a special place in my heart as it represents a pivotal moment in my career and a powerful statement of African pride. Performing these songs for ...

Legendary Tanzanian singer Ray C, born Rehema Chalamila who once dominated the entertainment industry has opened up about the reasons behind her career derailment. The singer claims that her exes played a significant role during the peak of her music career. The one-time undisputed queen of Bongo flava ruled the East African music charts in the early 2000s releasing several hits such as ‘Na Wewe Milele’, ‘Mama Ntilie’, ‘Uko Wapi’ to mention a few. "Back then, I was young and surrounded by many people, not knowing who was good or bad. I was young and loved people’s company. My love for socialising was my downfall. My downfall was because of those I kept close to, whether it was my lover or friends. Those I welcomed with open arms are the ones who brought me down," Ray C revealed. The star added that her youthful desire to indulge in everything contributed to her downfall too. "I wasn't someone who would say no. Secondly, I trusted people too easily. If I was told to ...

Kenyan actors will get a chance to interact with Hollywood star Peter Macon when he visits Kenya in September this year. The 'Kingdom of the Planet of Apes' actor will be in Kenya to lead a film and theatre masterclass organised by YORA. The Emmy Award winner portrays Raka in the high-profile science fiction film 'Kingdom of the Planet of Apes', which was released in May this year and has so far grossed $396 million at the box office.Macon has been a professional actor for the past 35 years, and as he prepares to return to Africa for the second time, he says his years as an actor have taught him to take a pragmatic approach to his career. “I have learnt to expect the unexpected which I think is a good thing. It’s good surprise albeit strange when you get called up for roles never knowing quite what type they will be. I think it's kind of just part of my story and my journey,” he says. During his masterclass in Nairobi, Macon is also expected to share knowledge on w...

Online skit comedian Njugush, who has recently been commenting on issues of governance and politics, has no plans to enter politics. Njugush, who has been on a rampage criticising the government, appearing on TV programmes for commentary and even imitating politicians accused of bad governance and corruption in his sketches, says that while he is deeply involved in the country's affairs, being a politician is one thing that hasn't crossed his mind. “I don’t think I can be a politician, I don’t think it’s in my place. I am not cut for leadership. Let each person do what they are supposed to. If I am powerful in what I do skits, of which I am, if that’s where I can influence then that’s is the right place for me. I can’t go into leadership because it’s not my thing. And that’s the problem we are having in this country, those people who are not qualified are in those positions,” Njugush says. The comedian recently released a book called 'Whispers from My Childhood', which...

Wedding plans between content creators Felicity Shiru and Thee Pluto hang in the balance over their religion differences. Opening up on the situation of their longstanding relationship, Felicity says plans for them to cement their union officially, through exchange of marriage vows have now come to halt. “I usually engage Pluto about it. You know now he is a Muslim, and I a Christian. For him he wants us to have an Islam wedding and I want a church wedding so we are just stuck there.” However Felicity remains optimistic maintaining that she would really love to walk down the aisle as it has always been one of her dreams. “I would like for it to happen and I’m sure it will happen someday. I just don’t know when,” she adds. The young couple have been together for over two years now and share a daughter. from Nairobi News https://ift.tt/DMbN4I9 via IFTTT

Actor and comedian Kazungu Matano, popularly known as Captain Otoyo, says the reason he has been missing in the showbiz limelight is because he took time off to enjoy the fortune he made from the industry. Since the end of Churchill Show in 2020 (which resumes next month on NTV) and his departure from radio, Matano has been leading a quiet life away from the public eye. The witty man who rose to prominence via the one time popular TV show Papa Shirandula before venturing into stand-up comedy on Churchill show as well as his own stand and also radio, says he took time away to reflect on his successes from the entertainment industry, enjoy his fortune and venture into other things he didn’t want to specify. “I realised I had made so much money and needed to enjoy otherwise I might leaving people behind fighting over it yet they have no idea how hard I worked for it. So I took time to go and spend my money,” Captain Otoyo chuckles. Although the creativity bug still bites, Otoyo feels he ...

For the past few weeks, Kenya's Gen Z youth have been taking to the streets biweekly to demonstrate against the government. With a basketful of demands, Gen Z have been agitating for change in a political and economic climate they say has been unfavourable. Their complaints range from high taxation, over-representation in the Bicameral Parliament, unemployment, inflation, injustice and extra judicial killings. Every Tuesday and Thursday, across the country, Gen Z have influenced change in counties as millennials and older generations also join them in agitating for change. These demos have seen the President move to assuage the anger by dissolving his cabinet, dropping the contentious Finance Bill 2024, cut hundreds of millions used to fund a number of offices deemed unnecessary including the offices of the First Lady, Spouse of the Deputy President and Spouse of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and banned government activities that gobble up taxpayers' monies in unnecessary travel...

Managing Editor, Nation Media Group James Smart is among a panel of journalists and filmmakers who will take part in a panel that will address how the climate crisis needs a similar collective effort from all sectors, including filmmakers through innovative partnerships with funders, broadcasters, and alternative distribution models, decentralised to unlock impactful audience reach. He will take part in this session at this year’s Durban FilmMart running from July 19 to 22 in South Africa, a major film industry collaborative effort among Climate Story Lab South Africa, Doc Society – Climate Story Unit, STEPS, and the Global Impact Producers Alliance (GIPA). The five are set to host a festival dubbed, Climate Focus. Apart from Smart, six other Kenyan filmmakers, editors and content creators will attend the event. They include Wanja Emily, Director at African Programmes, and Impact Producer, Miriam Ayoo who is the Co-Coordinator, Global Impact Producers Alliance (GIPA). They will also b...

Kenyan Actor Manasseh Nyagah has opened up on the challenges he has encountered in South Africa since relocating in search of greener pastures. According to the swanky actor who has appeared in several films such as ‘Uradi’ streaming on Netflix and Showmax series ‘Famous’ , breaking into the acting scenes in South Africa isn’t as easy as it is in Kenya. “The space in South Africa is really different unlike Kenya. It works differently, not like Kenya where you just wing it, where you show up at a random audition and just become a star,” Nyagah narrates. Sharing of his experience, Nyagah terms the acting scene in South Africa as ‘strict’. “How the system works in South Africa its very strict. You have to get representation for you to work as anything even the auditions. You have to be represented, nobody deals with talent directly in South Africa as is the case in Kenya. So my biggest challenge was getting representation,” he explains. The actor adds that being a Kenyan also didn’t make...

South Korea's supreme court on Thursday upheld a ruling that a same-sex partner was eligible for spousal benefits from state health insurance, a move hailed as a win for LGBTQ rights in a country that has lagged others in the region. The court confirmed a landmark decision by the Seoul High Court early last year that the National Health Insurance Service should provide equal spousal coverage to So Sung-wook and Kim Yong-min - a gay couple who filed a suit in 2021 against the agency after it cancelled their spousal benefits. "I couldn't believe when I heard the ruling. I was extremely happy and I started crying," Kim told Reuters outside the court. "It took four years to earn this dependent status," he said. "We need to fight harder to legalize same sex marriage going forward." Chief Justice Jo Hee-de said that denying the couple benefits, even though there are no clauses in the national health insurance act that specifically refer to same-sex unio...

Police have arrested a man who they say is the main suspect in the macabre killings and dumping of bodies at Kware dumpsite in Embakasi, Nairobi. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Chief Mohammed Amin on Monday said the suspect, identified as Collins Jumaisha, had confessed murdering 42 women, including his wife, Imelda Judith Khalenya, between 2022 and July 11, 2024. Jumaisha was arrested in a 1am raid on Monday in Kayole after being smoked out using his mobile signal that detectives were tracking. “It is the transaction of mobile money transfer using Josephine Mulongo Owino's (one of the victims) phone number that led detectives to tracking the suspect,” said Mr Amin. Moments before he was busted, police say the suspect was actively luring his would-be next victim, a woman identified as Susan, and detectives have invited her to record a statement. Officers involved in the raid said the suspect stays about 500 meters from Kware dumpsite— an abandoned quarry from wh...

Youthful preacher Rev Lucy Natasha is well known for her flashiness. She loves to speak her mind too. My view on money  is that it takes the character of a person. In the hands of a good person, it will be used for a good course. Money is not evil; it is the love of money. I have never taken a salary  from the ministry because I feel we are in God’s work together. Regarding my income streams, I am an author. I have 12 books and I have also ventured into other businesses over time. I would love to encourage people  to have several income streams. If you look at the Garden of Eden it has four rivers, so everyone should strive to have at least four income streams. For us (me and my husband Prophet Carmel) I thank God for social media because  that was our first contact place on Instagram. My husband slid into my DM [direct message]. I ghosted his DM messages for two years  before I finally responded. He is Indian and had not been to Kenya up to that ...

President William Ruto has said he is fully in charge of his government, adding that the challenges he is facing are not a setback to his administration but an eye-opener, promising to be the best leader guided by the lessons learnt. The President was speaking in Nyandarua County where he attended his first church service since the anti-government protests began. "I am fully in charge, I am stronger, I assure Kenyans that I will have a very effective cabinet to serve Kenyans, I will have a government of national unity, pray for me, my government is committed to moving Kenya forward," said President Ruto. Protesting Gen Zs The Sunday service was held about five kilometres from Ndururi Primary School, where the President was confronted by protesting Gen Zs a few weeks ago and had to be whisked away by his security team. Promising to fund the completion of Ndogino AIPCA church, the President said the ban on harambees will have a negative impact on church projects, but said the...

A man in Laikipia County has confessed to killing his 81-year-old father. The suspect, Anthony Gitonga, later led detectives to a shallow grave in the same compound where he claimed to have buried his father. The homestead of the late Joseph Ndegwa in Njoguini village has now been declared a crime scene following  his mysterious disappearance late last month. Following the confession, Ndegwa's 54-year-old son is now being treated as the prime suspect, with homicide detectives taking over the case to investigate a possible murder. When the Nation.Africa team visited the house on Thursday July 11, family members and neighbours who had been keeping a low profile pointed the media to the "grave", which had been covered with dry acacia branches and marked "crime scene", making it inaccessible to the public. Living extravagantly Villagers described the suspect in the yet-to-be-determined murder as a loner who had never had a family. It is not yet clear why the son w...

Donald Trump was shot in the right ear, sparking panic and streaking the Republican presidential candidate's blood across his face, before he emerged and pumped his fist in the air appearing to mouth the words "Fight! Fight! Fight!" The shooter was dead, one rally attendee was killed and two other spectators were injured, the Secret Service said in a statement. The incident was being investigated as an assassination attempt, a source told Reuters. "The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former president is safe," a spokesperson for the agency said on X after what it called an incident. "This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available." Trump, 78, had just started his speech when the shots rang out. He grabbed his right ear with his right hand, then brought his hand down to look at it before dropping to his knees behind the podium before Secret Servic...

An assistant chief in Kericho County has been arrested for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl. The assistant chief was arrested following a complaint lodged by the minor's parents. The administrator, who said to be 42-years-old, surrendered himself to Londiani Police Station where he was duly arrested and taken to hospital with the minor for medical examination. A police report indicates that the parents and villagers went to the police station to formally record their complaint and to demand for action against the suspect. Fear of being lynched “She (the minor) complained of pain in her genital area while urinating which prompted her mother to inquire from her what had happened. The child disclosed that she had been defiled by the assistant chief,” the police said in a report. According to the police, the incident happened near the suspect’s home on July 11, 2024 around 5pm. “The suspect availed himself at the police station following agitation from members of members of th...

The suspense around the name of Brad Pitt's previously untitled Formula One movie, being filmed at racetracks around the world for release in cinemas next June, ended on Friday with the announcement that it will be called... "F1". The film is being made with the cooperation of teams and drivers and directed by Joseph Kosinski, whose "Top Gun: Maverick" grossed $1.49 billion worldwide, with Jerry Bruckheimer as producer. It will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures in cinemas and IMAX. Formula One said an official 'teaser' for the film would be released on Sunday, before the British Grand Prix at Silverstone where filming has been taking place. The plot sees Pitt, who is 60 years old in real life, star as a former driver making a Formula One comeback alongside Damson Idris, who plays his rookie teammate, at the fictional APXGP team. Pitt has been putting in laps on track with filming at tracks in Europe, the Middle East and Americas and with seven-tim...

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has appealed to Kenyans who might have witnessed the fatal shooting of protester Rex Kanyeki Masai on June 20, 2024, to come forward with information that will assist it in investigations. The authority launched its investigations into the matter last month and was given 21 days by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to investigate the shooting which took place during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protest. “IPOA is once again calling upon anyone who witnessed the fatal shooting of Mr. Rex Masai on 20th June 2024, to come forth and volunteer information to advance its investigations,” it said in a statement. “This information will help to not only bring closure to the family and friends but also contribute to police accountability.” Rex Masai was fatally shot on his way home during protests against the Finance Bill along Moi Avenue in Nairobi. He was allegedly shot by a plainclothes policeman at around 7pm. Aerial footage captured ...

President William Ruto on Thursday afternoon dropped a bombshell after firing all his ministers following weeks of sustained youth-led protests across the country. Only Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi was spared. The Office of the Deputy President is also unaffected. The ministers have been in office since October 2022. List of President Ruto's Cabinet dismissed on Thursday: 1. Kithure Kindiki Interior and National Administration 2. Njuguna Ndung’u National Treasury and Planning 3. Aisha Jumwa Gender, Culture, the Arts & Heritage 4. Aden Duale Defence 5. Alice Wahome Lands, Public Works, Housing & Urban Development 6. Alfred Mutua Tourism and Wildlife 7. Moses Kuria Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management 8. Rebecca Miano Investments, Trade and Industry 9. Kipchumba Murkomen Roads and Transport 10. Soipan Tuya Environment and Forestry 11. Zachariah Njeru Water, Sanitation and Irrigation 12. Peninah Malonza East Afri...

Kenya film director Enos Olik says Sauti Sol’s banned music video ‘Nishike’ is what gave him a breakthrough to become one of the country’s most sought after videographers. Released 10 years ago, ‘Nishike’ is the project that marked the beginning of his rise to the limelight as one of the finest video directors the country has to offer. “It has to be Sauti Sol's “Nishike”. That video was a game-changer for me. It was bold, fresh, and it got people talking. It really put my name out there and showed the industry that I had something unique to offer,” Olik notes. Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) banned the steamy song on Kenyan television stating that it was not suitable for general family viewing. The board described the video as gross and unfit to be watched by children adding that the video as directed by Olik objectifies women and more particularly the girl child. The ban only fueled the video's notoriety and popularity, something Olik says did him more good than harm a...

“On every level of patriotism, we have nothing on Kenyans. Tanzanians, we don't even come close. While we speak with empty words, Kenyans speak with actions," was Ali Kiba's response to a question on the recent protests in Kenya. The bongo flava star made the remarks during a side chat interview at his event in Dar es Salaam recently. With the ongoing protests in Kenya, journalists tried to get the singer's opinion on the events. "The simple truth is that Kenyans are more patriotic than us Tanzanians and I don't think we will ever come close. You can see it clearly with the protests. In Tanzania, nobody can stand up to the government like we have seen in Kenya. We are good at empty talk, Kenyans do it with action and zeal," Ali Kiba said. The singer confessed that he was impressed by the protests led by Generation Z, which put the Kenyan government on the spot over governance issues. "Apart from having a family in Kenya, Kenya has always been my sec...