Rapper Octopizzo issues demands to govt over abductions

Kenyan rapper Henry Ohanga, popularly known as Octopizzo, on Sunday, December 29, 2024, voiced concern over the recent spate of abductions in the country. In a statement, the award-winning rapper expressed his frustration over what he termed a scheme choreographed to violate the freedom of expression. He argued that the enforced disappearance targeted some individuals…

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Concerns grow for the Pope’s health as doctors tackle complex clinical picture

Concerns grow for the Pope’s health as doctors tackle complex clinical picture Pope Francis makes a public appearance on December 26, 2024. PHOTO/@pontifex/X Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” and will need to be treated through an “appropriate hospital stay,” the Vatican has said. Spokesman Matteo Bruni said the…

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Detectives intercept woman at JKIA and recover ingested cocaine pellets

Pellets recovered by detectives at JKIA. PHOTO/screengrab by K24 Digital/@DCI_Kenya/XAnti-narcotics detectives at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) are holding a 26-year-old woman who was found with cocaine pellets. In a statement on Sunday, June 15, 2025, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) confirmed the incident, indicating that the woman was intercepted on her way…

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Why connecting diaspora, local players could ignite Harambee Stars’ AFCON 2027 dream

Former Harambee Stars striker Taiwo Atieno urges unity between local and diaspora players to boost Kenya’s AFCON 2027 ambitions. Taiwo Atieno may have retired from professional football but his voice continues to echo with purpose and conviction—especially when it comes to the future of Kenyan football. The former Harambee Stars forward believes that bridging the…

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Irate mob disrupt Kebs attempt to destroy toxic rice

From left, Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Eddyson Nyale, Kenya Bureau of Standard (Kebs) Director Quality Assurance and infection Dr Geoffrey Muriira, MD Esther Ngari and North Rift Regional Manager Vincent Cheruiyot (behind) destroy contaminated rice at Huruma dump site in Eldoret on Wednesday. The dumping exercise was stopped after local residents including street children started…

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Sore Loser? Fans Slam Unai Emery Over Mikel Arteta Handshake Snub After Arsenal Thrash Aston Villa

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been criticised for lacking sportsmanship after he refused to shake hands with Mikel Arteta following his team’s heavy defeat at Arsenal. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has explained why he did not shake hands with his Arsenal counterpart, Mikel Arteta, immediately following Villa’s 4-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium,…

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