Category: Economy

Salasya scolds Ruto’s projects in his message to Kamala Harris

Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, rubbished some of President William Ruto’s key projects, in his message to the United States of America Vice President and Democrat candidate Kamala Harris. Salasya, in a statement shared via his official Instagram account, in which he tagged Harris, urged the Democrat […]

Kenya’s Sofiya Nzau shines in new music video with Grammy-winning South African icon Nomcebo Zikode

The groundbreaking musical collaboration dubbed ‘META’ aims to celebrate Africa’s unity through sound. This Pan-African music combines diverse musical styles and languages, creating a fresh sound that embodies the spirit of unity and celebration across the continent. Directed by Bongani Tshabalala and Vuyo Mpantsha, the video blends unique African backdrops with easy-to-follow choreography, highlighting the […]

Gachagua attends Lucy Wambui’s funeral service

The late wife of businessman Francis Ng’ang’a will be laid to rest today, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at her family farm in Red Hill Limuru, Kiambu County. Lucy Wambui died on Saturday, October 26, 2024, after undergoing a plastic surgery procedure at a facility in Nairobi. She developed complications and returned to the hospital where […]

Zimbabwe bans police from using mobile phones while on duty

Zimbabwe’s government has banned “with immediate effect” police officers from using mobile phones while working. The ban is contained in a memo, ordering police officers to abandon their private communication gadgets while on duty. All officers are required to surrender their cell phones to their supervisors once they get to their stations and only use […]

New house buyers find body of man who disappeared in 2009 in the roof

New buyers were renovating their house in eastern France when they discovered something strange in the attic – the previous owner’s body, prosecutors said on Monday. Regional newspaper Le Republicain Lorrain identified the remains as Aloïs Iffly, the homeowner who disappeared in 2009 at the age of 81. Iffly’s wife continued to live in the house […]

‘It is unhygienic’ – Eve Mungai advises young people to stop having multiple partners

Digital content creator Even Mungai has advised young people to refrain from having multiple sex partners. Speaking during a podcast session, the local YouTuber asserted that young people should stop glorifying sleeping around as it is not an achievement. According to her, having multiple sex partners is an unhygienic behaviour that should not be condoned. […]

At least 36 die after bus falls into gorge

At least 36 people have died and several have been injured after a bus fell into a gorge in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand. Officials said 44 people were on board when the driver lost control and the bus fell into a 50m-deep ditch in Marchula, located in the state’s Almora district. The state government […]

Quincy Jones, producer of Michael Jackson’s Thriller album dies aged 91

Quincy Jones, musician and producer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and many others, has died at the age of 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, said he “passed away peacefully” on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and […]