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1 month ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Esther Dianah |Manuel Ntoyai
The Sudanese paramilitary group has said that it is open to negotiations despite signing a constitution that reinforces its intention to establish a parallel government. The signing of the constitution has drawn criticism both locally and internationally, with opponents condemning the move as a potential catalyst for further fragmentation in the war-ravaged country.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
tnx.africa | Manuel Ntoyai |Fay Ngina |Vincent Kejitan |Boniface Mithika
An Iranian court has reportedly sentenced tattooed pop star Amir Hossein Salehi, better known as Tataloo, to death for blasphemy. The 37-year-old musician has been in detention in Iran since December 2023 after being extradited from Turkey. Before his extradition, Tataloo had been living in Istanbul since 2018. According to various Iranian media outlets, Tataloo was sentenced to death by the Supreme Court after being found guilty of insulting the Prophet Muhammad.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Manuel Ntoyai
It was a collective sigh of relief as millions of Kenyans, and indeed, the world watched with anxiety as the six young men earlier reported abducted started popping up in different parts of the country after being held incommunicado for days. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), an independent constitutional commission, says a total of 82 people had gone missing since June, 2024.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Manuel Ntoyai
In the past, the film industry in Kenya offered few opportunities for women, as men largely held the primary positions of authority, including directing, producing, and screenwriting. In recent years, however, there has been a positive shift, with more and more women stepping into these critical roles.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Manuel Ntoyai
The interest in importing products from developed nations has been growing daily. However, the process is often made difficult by the unreliable online platforms that operate within the import business. Abner Nyakora pinpointed a gap in this market and resolved to take steps to address it. “Combining my expertise in sourcing from China with my proficiency in the Chinese language, I began assisting small-scale resellers in Kenya to source goods and facilitate their shipment,” Nyakora explains.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Manuel Ntoyai
A number of Kenyans have been nominated for the Choice Awards and will be flying the Kenyan flag high during this year’s African Choice Awards. For starters, Jackie Matubia, Sarah Hassan, and Mumbi Maina have been nominated for Female Movie Star of the Year, where they will compete against Nigeria’s Omowunmi Dada, Funke Akindele, and Tana Adelana, with Ghana and South Africa each receiving two nominations.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
tnx.africa | Fay Ngina |Boniface Mithika |Silas Nyamweya |Manuel Ntoyai
Batman is about to make history as the first superhero to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The iconic DC Comics character will be honoured on September 26 at 6764 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of The Hollywood Guinness World Records Museum according to Billboard. Michael Empric, an official adjudicator from Guinness World Records, will attend the ceremony to confirm this milestone for the superhero.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
tnx.africa | Fay Ngina |Vincent Kejitan |Manuel Ntoyai
Tanzanian music superstar Diamond Platnumz has made a bold declaration, vowing to become the richest person in the world. Speaking to fans during the launch of the Wasafi Festival 2024, the artist, whose real name is Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, shared his ambitious goal. “Ndoto yangu kubwa katika maisha ni kuwa tajiri namba moja duniani. Hiyo ndoto yangu. Na nakudhibitishia kwamba nitakua tajiri namba moja duniani (My biggest dream in life is to be the number one richest person in the world.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
tnx.africa | Vincent Kejitan |Fay Ngina |Manuel Ntoyai
Fresh from bagging a basketball gold for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry recently spoke of his friendship with LeBron James. The two superstars were part of a star-studded lineup that saw off hosts France in the final and had to put their court rivalry aside to fly their nation’s flag high.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
tnx.africa | Manuel Ntoyai |Fay Ngina |Vincent Kejitan |Ciku Kimani
When I was a skinny lad with knees that stuck out like doorknobs, I went to school with a girl named Deborah. But in our small village, “Deborah” was too much of a mouthful, so we all called her Dofora. She was a sweet girl, as innocent as they come. Yet, every time a naughty kid in class let out a fart, the blame always landed squarely on Dofora. If the class prefect needed to whip up a noisemakers list, Dofora’s name was inked at the top without fail.
