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Twitter has made a major U-turn by restoring verification badges for high-profile accounts with millions of followers. Prominent tweeps, like Larry Madowo, SC Ahmednasir Abdulahi, Mike Sonko, Governor Sakaja, and Citizen TV, among others with 1 million followers or more, have received their blue checkmarks back. The decision caused confusion on the platform, as some users impersonated prominent accounts and spread fake news. Citizen TV, one of Kenya’s top media houses, had to address fake stories circulating under its name. Many high-profile celebrities, both local and international, had previously refused to subscribe to Twitter Blue, forcing…

Police in Malindi, Kilifi County, have exhumed 21 bodies as part of an investigation into a cult whose followers are believed to have starved themselves to death. Cult leader instructs followers to starve themselves to death The cult leader, Paul Mackenzie Nthenge of the Good News International Church, reportedly instructed his followers to stop eating in order to “meet Jesus.” At least three children were among the victims. The bodies were discovered in the Shakahola forest outside the coastal town of Malindi, and authorities are warning that more may be found. Nthenge has been in police…

Popular content creator Thee Pluto made a heart-wrenching confession on social media about his ongoing battle with depression. In a series of Instagram Stories, he shared the distressing news that depression was slowly consuming him from within. Thee Pluto had previously posted a photo of himself in a car with the caption, “Taking a few days long drive.” Another post showed him driving through tea plantations on his journey. Despite the apparent happiness and joy expressed in these posts, celebrities like Thee Pluto are not immune to mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. This revelation came…

Evans Chebet, the defending champion of the Boston Marathon, successfully defended his title in the 2023 race. Chebet surged to the front at Heartbreak Hill to win the men’s race in a time of 2:05:54, leaving behind a pack that included world record holder Eliud Kipchoge. In the women’s race, Hellen Obiri, a two-time Olympic silver medalist in the 5,000m, emerged victorious in a sprint finish with an unofficial time of 2:21:38, completing the Kenyan sweep of both races. Chebet Leads Kenyan Trio to Victory Chebet was joined by Benson Kipruto and Tanzania’s Gabriel Geay in…

Ajay from the Brooklyn Boyz rap collective dropped his first solo project of the year “Cali Weed” on April 14th, and it’s straight fire. This drill track manifests Ajay’s strong affection for  ‘Zaza’ and the pen game is off the chain. The wordplay is next level with slick punchlines and metaphors that paint vivid pictures of the lifestyle. The hook on this joint is so catchy, it’s gonna be stuck in your head for hours. Ajay knows how to craft dope melodies that hit hard and stick with the people. But there’s one line in the…

Eliud Kipchoge, considered by many the greatest marathoner of all time, is set to take on the historic Boston Marathon in his quest for an unprecedented sweep of all six major marathons in the world. This will be his fifth major marathon win, having already won in London four times, Berlin three times (including two world records), Chicago, and Tokyo. What Makes the Boston Marathon So Special? Not only is the Boston Marathon the oldest marathon in the world but it’s also run without pacemakers, which makes it even more challenging. The course is mostly made…

The inadequate compensation of Kenyan artists by the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) has once again come to the forefront of discussions in the music industry. Criticism for Meagre Royalty Payments Despite being responsible for collecting and distributing royalties on behalf of musicians, MCSK has consistently faced criticism for offering meager amounts to artists.  This issue has persisted for years, with many artists expressing dissatisfaction with the system. Bien has been a prominent voice in this criticism, calling for transparency and accountability in the collection and distribution of royalties. Bien Speaks Out ‘Man A Bald…

Kenya’s Taifa 1 satellite was successfully launched on Saturday morning, after three previously failed attempts due to bad weather conditions. The launch took place at 9:44 am at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, USA. The launch was originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, but due to bad weather, it was postponed to Wednesday, April 12, and the following two days. The launch was put on hold for a third time on Friday and finally pushed to Saturday. Taifa 1 was deployed alongside other satellites from various countries aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, which was launched…