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The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has called for the annulment of Aisha Jumwa Katana’s appointment as chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), arguing that she lacks the necessary professional qualifications and that the appointment process was improper. Jumwa, a former Cabinet Secretary for Gender, was named by …

Chinese startup DeepSeek’s AI assistant became the top-rated free app on Apple’s U.S. App Store on Monday, overtaking OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The app is powered by the DeepSeek-V3 model, which its creators claim rivals the most advanced closed-source AI models worldwide. It has quickly gained popularity among U.S. users since its …

Israel says eight of the remaining 26 hostages to be released by Hamas during the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire agreement have died. Government spokesman David Mencer told reporters that Israel had received a list from a Palestinian militant group overnight that provided information about the hostages’ condition. “The …

The Kenya National Youth Service (NYS) has launched a recruitment drive for volunteer servicemen and women across the country. This recruitment will take place from Monday, February 10 to Saturday, February 15, 2025. According to a public notice in My Gov on Tuesday, the NYS Commandant General stated that the …

Popular Nigerian musician and actor Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba or Tuface, has announced his separation from his wife, Annie Idibia. One of Nigeria’s most famous couples, Annie and Tuface got married in 2012 and have two daughters together. In a message on Instagram, the African Queen singer said …

A massive immigration raid took place in the United States on Sunday, resulting in the arrest of 956 people, the largest number since Donald Trump returned to power, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Several government agencies with new powers to detain undocumented immigrants were involved in the arrests …

Manchester United could sign Chelsea and France striker Christopher Nkunku, 27, on loan if England striker Marcus Rashford, 27, leaves the club. (The Athletic – Subscription Required) Striker Rashford is willing to wait to secure a move to Barcelona. (Mirror) Bayer Leverkusen have made contact with Manchester City over a …

William Kabogo, the Cabinet Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, has refuted claims that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta played a part in his appointment to President William Ruto’s Cabinet. In an interview on Citizen TV, Kabogo dismissed rumors suggesting that Uhuru had approved his appointment after meeting Ruto in …

Kenya’s Meteorological Department (Met) has predicted that rainfall will persist in various regions of the country from January 28 to February 3, 2025. The affected areas include the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and the southeastern lowlands. However, the Coast, …

Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe because they contain “higher levels” of a chemical called chlorate. The firm said in a statement that the recall was focused on Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. It added just five product lines had been shipped to Britain, and they …