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A Nairobi resident is counting his losses after a night out turned into a nightmare when he was allegedly drugged and robbed of Ksh. 290,000 and a high-end mobile phone by two men he had met at a club along the bustling River Road. The victim, identified as Simon Katumo, had gone out for drinks […]
Veteran Kenyan gospel singer Jemimah Thiongo has filed a lawsuit against telecommunications giant Safaricom, seeking KSh 15 million in compensation for the alleged unauthorized use of her music. The case, now before the High Court of Kenya, centers on claims that Safaricom used her songs without proper licensing or consent, thereby violating her intellectual property […]
Celebrated Mugithi artist and police officer Samidoh, whose real name is Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, has been transferred by the National Police Service following the viral success of his performance of the politically charged “Wantam” chant. Previously stationed at the Anti-Stock Theft Unit in Gilgil, Samidoh is now set to report to Baringo County — a […]
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has launched an investigation into Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s recent comments referencing a ‘2007 Christmas party,’ which have sparked public concern. In a statement, the commission emphasized its commitment to addressing rhetoric that could incite division or undermine national unity. The NCIC urged all public figures to […]
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has proposed new regulations that could significantly alter how citizens access and use social media platforms. Under the draft law, users would be required to provide official identification—such as a national ID or passport—in order to access platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter). The proposed legislation […]
Legendary hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa is taking Universal Music Group (UMG) to court, accusing the label of unlawfully withholding rights to their groundbreaking music catalog. Cheryl James and Sandra Denton, known to fans as Salt and Pepa, filed a 166-page lawsuit in New York on Monday, seeking to reclaim ownership of hits like “Push It,” “Shoop,” […]
Popular gospel musician Alex Nyachonga Apoko, widely known as Ringtone, was on Thursday charged at the Milimani Law Courts alongside co-accused Alfred Juma Ayora in connection with an alleged Ksh 50 million land fraud in Karen. According to the prosecution, the two men conspired to defraud businesswoman Terresia Adhiambo Odhiambo of a parcel of land—NAIROBI/BLOCK […]
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has officially resigned from the board of Universal Music Group (UMG), citing “increasing demands on his time.” The move comes as Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, testified before Congress on regulatory oversight in the music industry. Ackman, known for his activist investing and high-profile campaigns, had served […]
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was reportedly rushed to the hospital after being stabbed by another inmate at a California prison where he is serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion. According to prison officials, the altercation occurred at the North Kern State […]
Yamaha, the global leader in musical instruments and audio technology, is making a bold move into venture capital with the launch of the ‘Yamaha Music Innovations Fund (YMIF)’, a dedicated $50 million initiative aimed at investing in cutting-edge music and media startups. The fund, which officially begins deploying capital this month, underscores Yamaha’s commitment to […]
Apple Inc. has officially appealed a recent federal court ruling that found the company in contempt for violating a 2021 injunction stemming from its high-profile antitrust case with Epic Games. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, accused Apple of deliberately undermining the court’s order by continuing to restrict how app developers […]
Renowned Kenyan comedian, writer, and producer Eddie Butita has officially announced that his popular comedy-drama series A Nurse Toto will premiere on NTV on May 10, 2025. The show, which initially gained popularity as a YouTube series, will now reach a broader audience through its national television debut. A Nurse Toto is a uniquely Kenyan […]