President Donald Trump has called for Harvard University to lose a valuable tax break, hours after his administration announced it is freezing more than $2bn (£1.5bn) in federal funds for the elite institution. The White House has demanded the oldest university in the US make changes to hiring, admissions and teaching practices which it says will help fight antisemitism on campus. Since returning to office, Trump has pushed to reshape top universities by threatening to withhold federal funds that are mostly designated for research. Harvard became the first major US university to reject his administration’s demands on Monday, accusing the…
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Three men were Tuesday charged with dealing in aloe gum valued at Sh15 million. At the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport courts, the Prosecution Counsel led by Paula Rono told the court authorities found Adan Adaw Abdullah, Ahmed Yusuf Abdurahiman and Chode Cheme Chode with 15 tons of aloe gum. She explained that that the accused were arrested on April 13, 2025 at the Merti junction road block along the Marsabit-Isiolo Highway in Samburu County. They were found in possession of aloe gum while aboard a lorry with a street value of Sh15 million without a valid permit. They pleaded not…
In today’s hyper-competitive digital world, 3d visualization platform is a game-changing solution for businesses looking to enhance engagement, reduce returns, and boost conversions. From 3D configurators to augmented reality (AR) shopping experiences, businesses are leveraging advanced visualization technologies to close the gap between fantasy and reality, giving customers an immersive preview of products before purchasing. So why is this technology disruptive, and how do businesses unlock its true value? Why Product Visualization Is More Important Now Than Ever The trend towards online retail has made it harder than ever for customers to judge products the way they would in a brick-and-mortar…
It’s 7 PM, dinner’s done, and your little one is already shouting, “I want Bluey!” But when you open your streaming app, it’s nowhere to be found. If you’ve ever been caught in that frustrating moment, you’re not alone. Bluey is one of the most beloved children’s shows today, but its availability varies by country and streaming service. Whether you’re at home or abroad, it’s not always clear where or how to watch it. This article is your shortcut to finding out exactly what service Bluey is on and how to stream it from anywhere — even if it’s not…
Police are holding an IT expert suspected of having worked with accomplices to hack into a fintech company’s systems before transferring Sh49 million to themselves. The suspect identified as Joseph Momanyi is in custody at Muthaiga police station, where he is held by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation’s Financial Investigations Unit, which is investigating him for Computer Fraud contrary to section 26 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018. Police said he is also under investigation for money laundering, contrary to section 3 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act. He was presented in court where…
Hungary’s parliament has backed a range of constitutional amendments which will limit the rights of LGBTQ+ people and dual nationals. The amendments, which the government says are aimed at protecting children’s physical and moral development, will enable it to ban public LGBTQ+ gatherings. Hundreds gathered outside parliament to protest against the move, which rights campaigners have labelled a “key moment in Hungary’s shift toward illiberal governance”. Prime Minister Viktor Orban, whose Fidesz party voted through the bill, vowed in March that an “Easter cleanup” of his critics was coming. The vote passed with 140 members voting for and 21 against.…
A man who was appointed to take the reins at East Africa Portland Cement, has been arraigned in Mavoko over alleged fraud. Bruno Oguda Obodha was arraigned in Mavoko before Senior Principal Magistrate Derrick Kuto to take plea for six counts of forging documents with intent to commit fraud on diverse dates in 2024. He pleaded not guilty. Obodha, who was appointed Portland Cement Managing Director by President William Ruto in December 2024, spent the weekend at Athi River Police Station cells after he was arrested for tailing to appear in court to take plea in the case. Obodha’s lawyer…
A 44-year-old man arrested for allegedly defrauding a woman of Sh12 million in a fake land deal was arraigned in court on Monday. Abdi Yusuf Mohammed appeared before magistrate BenMark Ekhubi and denied charges of obtaining money by false pretences. It is alleged that between the 29th of June and the 22nd of November 2023, at an unknown place within Nairobi County, with intent to defraud, Mohammed obtained Sh12 million from Satho Umalkher Adan. He pretended he was in a position to sell her the parcel of land in Garisa, a fact he knew to be false. He, however, pleaded…
The digital revolution has significantly changed how organizations function, and the Internet is now a vital tool for success. While shifting your company online can lead to new opportunities, it also necessitates the use of several successful tactics to differentiate yourself from the competition. While navigating all these strategies can be a struggle, marketing agencies can come in handy. These firms help to create a positive brand image for your company, connect with your target audience, and eventually boost sales. Nevertheless, picking the best agency might be difficult with so many options. These seven suggestions can help you make a…
Pop star Katy Perry and five other women launched into space on a Blue Origin rocket and successfully returned to Earth on Monday, marking the first all-female spaceflight in more than 60 years. The crew lifted off from West Texas at 9:31 a.m. ET (1331 GMT) and traveled to the edge of space, where they experienced a brief period of weightlessness before returning to Earth in a flight lasting around 11 minutes, according to a live broadcast by Blue Origin, the space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos. The spaceflight is a high-profile win for Bezos’ New Shepard launch vehicle,…
South Africa appointed a special envoy to the US in an effort to ease tensions between the two countries, which have worsened since Donald Trump’s return as president. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Mcebisi Jonas’s selection, adding that he would be “entrusted with [advancing] South Africa’s diplomatic, trade and bilateral priorities”. Jonas, a former deputy finance minister, made headlines when he made corruption allegations against a wealthy family linked to former President Jacob Zuma. The US last month expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, over remarks he had made about the Trump administration. Ramaphosa’s office said Jonas would be “serving as…
A private plane carrying six people crashed in an open field in upstate New York on Saturday, killing all on board, authorities say. Among those on board were celebrated former Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) football player Karenna Groff, her parents and her brother, according to a family statement. The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the family had been travelling for a holiday celebration when the crash happened. A video of the final seconds of the flight obtained by officials showed the aircraft intact before it crashed into the ground at a high rate of descent, the NTSB…
Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has exuded confidence that President William Ruto will be re-elected contrary to belief he is unpopular. He likened the current political and economic situation to that of 2005 after President Mwai Kibaki lost the referendum and dissolved his Cabinet. In rallying for the broad-based government, which saw Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s allies join Cabinet after it’s dissolution last year in the aftermath of the Gen-Z protest, Murkomen said it’s the best route to stabilise the country. To Murkomen, Kibaki clinched his second term in 2007 under Party of National Unity (PNU) umbrella at…
Four individuals including two Belgian nationals, a Vietnamese citizen, and Kenyan — Monday pleaded guilty to charges of illegal possession and trade in live queen ants. In a case heard at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Law Courts, Prosecution led by Allen Mulama and Paula Rono told the court that the Belgians namely Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx were arrested on April 5, 2025, at around 10:00 a.m. at Jane Guest House in the Lake View area of Naivasha, Nakuru County. The two were found in possession of approximately 5,000 live queen ants stored in 2,244 tubes, with an estimated…
Athletics Kenya nominated two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge for the position of Athlete Representative at the National Olympic committee of Kenya. Kipchoge has built a stellar athletics career, spanning over two decades. He replaces Humphery Kayange whose term ends on April 24, 2025. He has been to five Olympic Games, the most of any Kenyan in history, winning four medals – two of them marathon gold from the 2016 and 2020 Games. Beyond the Olympics, Kipchoge has been a great ambassador of Kenyan athletics, flying the country’s flag high on the track, cross country and road races around the world…