Russia fines Google more money than there is in entire world

PHOTO | Courtesy A Russian court has fined Google two undecillion roubles – a two followed by 36 zeroes – for restricting Russian state media channels on YouTube. In dollar terms that means the tech giant has been told to pay $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest companies, that is considerably more than…

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‘Please do your research first’

Media personality Betty Kyallo has warned women to thoroughly research companies offering cosmetic surgery before committing to any procedures. Through her Instastories on Thursday, October 31, 2024, Kyallo advised caution amid an increase in botched surgeries, some of which have led to fatal consequences. “Ladies, we all need to be careful with companies that come…

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Apexloads inks deal with KIFWA eying additional 1200 signups

Online logistics company Apexloads is targeting to onboard at least 1,200 firms in its platform to drive its regional growth plans. The logistics firm which links cargo owners to transporters has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) in a move also expected to reduce delays associated with…

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Tabitha Gatwiri's Last Steps Before Her Sudden Death

Tabitha Gatwiri's death was announced on social media on Thursday, October 31, by well-wishers and friends, leaving fans in shock. Family and friends of the content creator were left in shock after his death, and flooded the comments section of his last video The video, published a few hours before his death, Gatwiri showed that…

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High Court confirms SRC authority in setting healthcare intern stipends

The High Court has upheld the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) directive setting standard stipend rates for healthcare interns, dismissing five petitions that sought to overturn the decision on grounds of discrimination and alleged overreach. The consolidated petitions, filed by healthcare interns and professional bodies, claimed that SRC’s stipend rates were unconstitutional, arguing they created…

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Kenya advocates financing strategies for ecosystem restoration at COP16

During the ongoing United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16), the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Environment and Climate Change, Festus Ng’eno, emphasized the importance of building a robust economic case for restoration efforts. “To accelerate restoration efforts, we must demonstrate the economic benefits of restoration to attract private investment and diversify funding…

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