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Kenyan-born White House Photographer Polly Irungu Announces Her Exit

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A Kenyan-born photographer on January 20, shared an emotional message revealing that her time at the White House has come to an end. Taking to her X account, Irungu disclosed that her White House role was coming to a close as Donald Trump prepares to take the reins of power in the US. \”When I developed a love for visual storytelling and worked at McDonald\’s in school to save up for my first camera.I never thought my passion would take me to the White House. After nearly three years, today was my last day. Thank you, Mr President, Adam, and Lawrence.\” Polly Irungu earned plaudits in 2022 after she beat the odds to land the first photo editor job at the White House, US. She became the first person to hold the position in the office of the then Deputy President Kamala Harris. In 2020, during the early stages of her photography career, the proactive Irungu launched Black, an online directory of around 100 Black female photographers, all sourced from a Twitter list.  Her goal at the time was to create a one-stop shop for people to find and hire Black women for photography gigs. The  photographer’s work has been recognised by numerous publications, including The New York Times and Reuters.

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Nurse Judy Exposes Jimal Rohosafi For Sliding in Her DMs

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Nurse Judy has recently claimed that Jimal Rohosafi once slid into her DMs, but she quickly shut him down. Taking to her Instagram stories, Judy countered Jimal\’s message with a fiery response of her own.  “What is this mzee saying after changing three times? I once saw him in my DMs, nikamurife mbio sana,\” she wrote. Judy’s post came after Jimal posted advice to men where he urged them to upgrade their partner\’s life when they get rich rather than dumping them.  \”When the money comes bro, don\’t change your girl, change her life,\” Jimal wrote. According to Judy, he is so quick to move on from one woman to the next.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Nairobi Gossip Club / NGC (@nairobi_gossip_club) However, Jimal has clapped back at the allegations, asking Nurse Judy to clarify when he made his move on her.  This time, he posted a screenshot of the DM he sent her in response to the claim.  \”You look so respectable and mature. Ni lini nilishawai kukatia ama you just wanted my attention, or what do you want to achieve by tarnishing my name? Kuna watu wanatamani niwakatie.\”  Naotably, in March 2023, Jimal was spotted serving couple goals with Mitchell Wangari, with whom they have a child together.  Around the same time, Jimal also made headlines after going through a highly publicised divorce from Amira.

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Gachagua Berates Govt After Murder Of Molo Politician Richard Otieno

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the murder of Molo Activist Richard Otieno who was found dead on Saturday. Taking to his X handle, the former DP called for investigations to be hastened to ensure the perpetrators behind the heinous attacks are arrested and convicted. He went on to question  the government over its silence on the matter urging for swift action to be taken.  He mourned the death of the activist calling for tolerance in the country stating that the murder of Otieno epitomizes the decision by the ruling administration to quell opposition in the country. \”As we mourn the death of this promising young man, who was a great human rights defender and champion, we call for justice. His killers must be brought to book come what may,\” Gachagua noted. According to Gacagua, the level of political intolerance and repression is reaching unproportionate and alarming levels that cannot be taken lightly. \”The gruesome and brutal murder of Richard Otieno of Molo over the weekend is a clear testimony of another strategy of infusing fear among Kenyans in a pathetic and archaic strategy to silence government critics after failed abductions.” Gachagua in his tweet did not forget to commiserate with the family of Otieno praising the late for standing for justice in Molo. Notably, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has also criticized the government in what he termed as an attempt to submerge justice and shelter the perpetrator behind the attack. \”There is no need for the DCI to investigate the gruesome death of Richard Otieno from Molo constituency since the killer is well known.Let the leader take responsibility for killing this young man. He should be charged for murdering Richard,\” Owino stated. The activist  was brutally murdered by unknown assailants on his way home from a bar on Saturday night.  Reports indicate that the robbers hit him on the buckhead with an axe which resulted in the activist\’s death on the spot.

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Nicholas Kioko\’s Sister Apologizes Days After Accusing The Kioko’s of Neglect

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Nicholas Kioko’s sister has apologized to Nicholas Kioko and his partner Wambo Ashley after accusing them of neglect. In a video shared on social media, the sister noted that she is sorry for what she did and according to her, she meant no harm. The sister  furthermore begged Kenyans for forgiveness. “Aki naomba msamaha, mnisamehe sikua na ubaya, naomba pole, I am really sorry. Ata Tracey ameomba msamaha amesema mumsamehe,” she said. The family drama started when Kioko’s sister took to social media to claim that Kioko received a lot of help while in school but after his success he has failed to support her. Responding to the allegations, Nicholas Kioko took to social media and accused his sister of using blackmail and threats to make him pay for his niece’s school fees. Taking to his Instagram stories posted, Kioko expressed that his sister’s ongoing demands had pushed him to his limit. He revealed that she even pressured her young daughter to appear in a video with false claims, accusing him of neglecting his family while only caring for his wife and others. “She made her daughter take part in a video, spreading lies that I’ve abandoned them. It’s painful and unjust,” Kioko stated. The content creator denied the allegations, maintaining that he has always supported his niece, including covering her school fees and medical expenses several times.

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Teacher Dominic Orina Shortlisted for Ksh 129M Global Teacher Award

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Dominic Ming’ate Orina, a teacher at Kugerwet Primary School in Bomet County, has been shortlisted as one of 50 finalists for the prestigious Global Teacher Award 2025. The Bomet teacher will be competing with other shortlisted candidates from across the globe to fight for the $1m cash prize. Speaking after receiving the news, the teacher expressed his happiness, thanked God for the opportunity and even his community. \’\’Am overwhelmed and honoured to let you know that I have been shortlisted for the top 50 of the 9th Global Teacher Prize! This wouldn\’t be possible without the incredible support of my amazing people, like you. Keep me in your prayers to carry the trophy home by the end of the competition. My students, parents, teachers, and the entire community let us share this blessing. Improving people\’s lives through education is our priority. Glory be to God,\’\’ he stated. Since joining Kugerwet Primary School, Dominic has blended creativity and has had compassion to address challenges faced by his students and their families. His contributions that attracted the attention of the organizers includes using his funds to buy agricultural input for training students how to practice smart farming. This project not only enhances students\’ nutrition but also equips them with practical skills. Moreover his project extends beyond the school, where he collaborates with parents to establish kitchen gardens, promoting self-sufficiency and financial literacy through the sale of surplus produce. Teacher Dominic has provided over 150 students with new uniforms, boosting their self-esteem and school attendance. The programme also offers sanitary towels and learning materials to underprivileged students. The Global Teacher Award is an international recognition that celebrates exceptional educators who have made significant contributions to the teaching profession. Winners receive global recognition, a certificate of excellence, and a platform to share their inspiring stories.

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Molo Residents Protest Demanding Justice for Activist Richard Otieno Who was found dead in after being attacked using an axe

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Nakuru County residents took to the streets on Sunday carrying the body of a deceased activist, Richard Otieno, demanding justice for his murder. Activist Richard Otieno who is mostly known as Molo President, was reportedly found dead in Molo after being attacked using an axe by unknown assailants on Saturday night. Following the murder, the protestors stormed the mortuary where his body was being held and carried it out to the streets as they demanded answers. The protestors marched along the Njoro-Molo Road shouting for justice. The deceased was a youth leader and reportedly a fierce government critic. He was moreover an aspiring ward representative in the Molo Constituency before his untimely death. It is still unclear whether Otieno had gone missing before meeting his tragic death. His murder adds to a series of unexplained disappearances and deaths that have plagued the nation over the last months. Notably, barely two weeks ago, 24-year-old Ibrahim Hilal Mwiti, an activist who had been missing since November last year in Nairobi, was found dead in a mortuary in Thika. Mwiti had been missing for seven weeks before his dead body was found at the Thika Level Five Hospital.

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Diamond admits missing Zuchu despite labeling her as artist

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Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz continues to spark debate all around the social media after publicly proclaiming  he misses Zuchu. The singer was recently spotted enjoying himself at a club when he grabbed the microphone to sing along to Marlaw\’s hit song Pii Pii.  While singing Diamond professed affection for Zuchu, saying: \”Nina siku mingi kwenda home, I am missing my Zuchu.\”  This comes hours after the artist claimed that he was not romantically involved with Zuchu during the reality TV show, Young, Famous and African. In the show, While flirting with his co-star Fantana, Diamond insisted that Zuchu was merely his artist.  \”She is my artiste. You mean Zuchu, right? She\’s my artiste,\” he told Fantana.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by SPM BUZZ (@spmbuzzke) He further added that women sometimes prefer hearing sweet words rather than the truth, admitting that he avoids being completely honest in certain situations.  \”Sometimes, ladies, you need to give them sweet words. You can\’t tell them the truth. If you tell them the truth, you will never make them like you more,\” he said.  Diamond also stirred more reactions during a conversation with co-star Nadia Nakai, where he boldly claimed that he could maintain multiple relationships.  \”I don\’t have a girlfriend anywhere. You know I can have three girlfriends, and I can treat them the same. That\’s why it’s difficult for me to call it a relationship. I just want to call it like \’having fun,\” he revealed. Diamond’s conflicting statements and public affection for Zuchu have left fans questioning his true feelings.

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Pastor Ng\’ang\’a‘s Message to Those Generating AI Images of Different Leaders in Coffins

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Neno Evangelism church founder Pastor James Ng\’ang\’a has condemned the use of artificial intelligence to generate photos of leaders in coffins.  The man of God went on to caution a content creator against using his voice for comedic purposes.  According to Ng’ang’a some things are spiritual and should be prayed for. \”I\’m hurt. I\’m not happy. Some things are spiritual, so we can pray and help those children. I also remember that young content creator who usually wears a sufuria on his head while creating content using my sound. I had given a warning. I had said that some things are not good. I don\’t support generating an AI image of the king in a coffin. Young people, you must think twice. You can\’t ruin my name. A name that I built while in prison,\” he said.  Notably, president Ruto has once pleaded with the Kenyan youth opposing his government to desist from caricaturing leaders and generate AI photos of them inside coffins. President Ruto warned that the trend could morph into incidents of killings.  As a form of online activism, young people are expressing their dissatisfaction with President William Ruto\’s government by creating and sharing photos of him in a coffin.  Relating to the criticism of Ruto’s government, recently former president Uhuru has encouraged the Gen Z to continue fighting for their rights something that has not been received well by Ruto’s allies.

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CS Aden Duale Questions Uhuru After He Encouraged Gen Z to Continue Fighting for Their Rights

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Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has recently criticised former President Uhuru Kenyatta after he urged the youth to stand up and fight for their rights. Speaking during the alumni gathering of Garissa High School on Saturday, CS Duale criticised Uhuru\’s remarks, describing them as insightful and undermining the government of President William Ruto. He further described the former President\’s remarks as reckless for a leader of his stature and urged the political class to lead by example for the youth.  Duale maintained that such statements could promote unrest and should not come from a leader of Uhuru\’s caliber. \’\’It is very unfortunate if we the leaders, current and former, set the stage where we tell the young people of our nation to commit acts of violence and disobedience. I think by doing so, we lose the moral high ground,\’\’ Duale stated. According to Duale, Uhuru as a former President should strive to see a united and peaceful country.  The former president while attending the burial of his relative on Friday, asked the Gen Z to stand up and fight for their rights and not let what they toiled for be taken away from them. “The problem of people nowadays is people are afraid. Gen Zs are the story of the future. Fight for your rights. Fight to ensure you are getting what is rightfully yours.Don\’t stand and watch as your wealth is taken from you. Everything is worth fighting for. If you do not fight for it, don\’t cry if it is taken away.” Uhuru urged.

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Sarah Mtalii calls out husband Simon after recent allegations

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Renowned Kenyan businesswoman Sarah Mtalii has reacted after her ex-husband, Simon Kabu claimed she is tarnishing his name.  Her response comes after Kabu shared a clip of a lady, Evelyn, who claimed that they sought help from Sarah after troubles at work. The woman claimed that Sarah asked them to tarnish her ex\’s name, a turn of events she and her co-workers had not expected. \”We cannot ruin someone\’s reputation just because. I cannot see someone suffering so I decided to find Simon and tell him everything,\” the woman noted.  Kabu thanked the woman for opening up and asked his lawyers to handle the matter.  \”The truth shall always prevail. Evelyn, I want to thank you. When you stand for the truth, that is the most important thing. There is God. The truth shall always prevail,\” he said. Sarah reacted to the allegation with another clip of the ladies at her office alleging that her ex was \’buying victims.\’  In the video Sarah shared, the woman talks about the ills of working in the spa industry.  The businesswoman claimed that her ex Kabu paid the woman while trying to clean up his image.  She captioned the clip: \”So sad. You have the audacity to buy victims! Same girl telling me your story, then you paid her KSh 500,000 to stay silent. Pay them all. People are not stupid. PR is dead on arrival (sic).\” Kabu’s allegation came after Sarah Mtalii in an interview with Dr Ofweneke claimed that her ex has four baby mamas, one of whom allegedly runs a spa, Kabu retaliated.  \”I don\’t know if you know that Kabu has four baby mamas, and one of them runs a spa. I know as a man, you know what I mean. Throughout the marriage I went through so many things. You can imagine when you have somebody who is running that spa, and it is built out of your money like around KSh 10 million through submission and at the same time the firefighting I was doing by the time I gave up,\” Sarah claimed. 

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