A Netflix subscriber has filed a lawsuit against the streaming giant following widespread technical issues during the much-anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on November 15. Ronald “Blue” Denton, a Florida resident, submitted the complaint in state court on Monday, accusing Netflix of breach of contract and deceptive trade practices. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages and class-action status for other affected subscribers. Denton alleges that Netflix was “woefully ill-prepared” for the massive audience the event attracted, rendering the livestream “unwatchable” for many viewers. Social media lit up on the night of the fight, with complaints about frozen screens and…
Author: David Wafula
Metro Boomin has opened up about his rumored feud with Drake in a recent interview with GQ Magazine. Appearing on the cover of the magazine’s “Men of the Year” issue alongside Future, the producer dismissed speculation that his collaborative albums with Future, We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You, were created to take shots at Drake. In quotes shared by journalist Elliott Wilson, Metro clarified that the idea of spending years crafting albums solely to target Drake was absurd. “People really think we spent two years making two albums just to go, ‘Yo, forget this dude.’ What…
Coachella 2025 lineup has been revealed, promising music fans an unforgettable experience. The world-famous festival will return to Indio, California, for its signature two weekends of electrifying performances. Headlining the event are global superstars Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone, with Travis Scott joining as a special guest. Scott, who also serves as the artistic director for ComplexCon and CactusCon, announced plans to debut a new “era” of music, alongside a Cactus Jack immersive experience set to transform the desert venue. Beyond the headliners, the festival will feature a powerhouse lineup of artists, including Missy Elliott, FKA Twigs, Megan…
Grammy-winning artist Lizzo has made a splash in the real estate world, purchasing actor Jeremy Renner’s Hollywood Hills mansion for an impressive $12.4 million (approximately Sh1.86 billion). The deal marks a significant profit for the “Hawkeye” star, who originally bought the property in 2012 for $4 million and invested $5.5 million in renovations. Renner, 53, had listed the luxurious 6-bedroom, 9-bathroom home for $13 million in August, but Lizzo, 36, closed the deal at the end of October, according to sources. Spanning roughly 9,000 square feet, the property is tailored for a musician of Lizzo’s caliber. It boasts a fully…
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has sparked speculation about his readiness for fatherhood after joking about having kids during an episode of Prime Video’s Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? In Tuesday’s episode, Kelce reacted humorously to comments from former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who suggested that becoming a parent makes you “wiser.” “Is that what happens when you have kids? You get smarter?” Kelce, 35, asked with a grin. “Man, that’s all I had to do to become brilliant?” Fitzpatrick quipped back, “Just have a baby,” drawing cheers from the audience. Fans quickly picked up on Kelce’s playful…
The government has reported an additional case of Mpox, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in Kenya to 18. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa announced that the latest case was detected in Nakuru County. “The cases are distributed as follows: Nakuru (four), Nairobi (two), Mombasa (two), Kajiado (two), Bungoma (two), Taita Taveta (one), Busia (one), Makueni (one), Kericho (one), Uasin Gishu (one), and Kilifi (one),” said Barasa in a statement to newsrooms. Of the 18 confirmed cases, four are currently under management, while 14 individuals have fully recovered. The CS also revealed that 115 contacts have been identified, with…
The Law Society of Kenya has called on the Ministry of Health (MoH) to enhance its communication strategies following public backlash over the recent polio vaccination drive. The first round of the campaign, conducted between October 2 and 6, 2024, targeted children in eight counties: Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, Machakos, Turkana, West Pokot, Busia, and Trans Nzoia. During the same period, Uganda carried out a similar vaccination drive in Mbale. In Kenya, the campaign vaccinated at least 3.7 million children. A second round of vaccinations was conducted in the same counties between November 9 and 13. Despite its scope, the campaign…
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called on the government to make public the 2014 GMO Taskforce report to foster transparency and public awareness. The GMO ban, which had been in place since November 2012 over safety concerns, was lifted by the government on October 3, 2022. The decision came amid the worst drought in 40 years in the East African region. The government cited recommendations from a task force on GMOs and food safety and referenced international treaties such as the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. The move sparked mixed reactions across the country and the region.…
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has flagged the New Higher Education Funding Model as discriminatory, particularly toward students from disadvantaged backgrounds. In a recent report, the Commission criticized the model, introduced in May 2024, for relying on subjective criteria in determining financial aid allocation, potentially locking out thousands of needy students from accessing higher education. “The New Higher Education Funding Model is discriminatory, especially toward students from disadvantaged backgrounds, as the determination of banding placement is subjective,” the KNCHR report stated. “This risks denying thousands of needy students access to higher education.” The report further noted that…
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has expressed concerns that the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHA) lacks the capacity and readiness to manage the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the new system. “SHA lacks the capacity and readiness to manage the transition effectively,” KNCHR said in its 2023/24 “State of Human Rights in Kenya” report. According to the report, SHA has neither absorbed NHIF staff nor recruited its own personnel, resulting in uncertainty and inefficiency in the management of the transition. The new health scheme officially began on October 1, 2024. However, the KNCHR…
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has reported a significant increase in human rights violations over the past 18 months. According to the latest report, there have been over 60 deaths, 610 injuries, and 1,300 arbitrary arrests in the last five months alone. The Commission’s report highlights the tragic events surrounding the anti-finance demonstrations in June 2024, which resulted in 60 deaths. “The Commission regrets that, to date, no one has been charged in connection with these deaths,” the report states. The KNCHR also recorded 97 cases of femicides during this period. What is particularly concerning, according to…
South African football icon Lucas “Masterpieces” Moripe has passed away at the age of 69. The legendary midfielder, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the country’s history, died on Tuesday night at his home in Atteridgeville. Moripe, who had been in poor health for some time, was using a wheelchair in his later years. He was known for his exceptional skills on the ball and earned the nickname “God of Football” or “Modimo wa Bolo” from fans during his illustrious playing career. Born in Atteridgeville, Moripe made his mark in South African football, starting his career with…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has raised concerns about Brian Ouma’s appointment as the Director of University Advancement and Institutional Development at the University of Nairobi (UoN). A letter from the UoN Council, dated November 7, 2024, and addressed to Ouma, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, and Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migosi, confirmed that EACC had advised the council to review Ouma’s appointment. “The University of Nairobi Council receives communication from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission advising the council to take administrative action on your appointment as Director, Advancement & Institutional Development,” the letter…
Moi University Vice-Chancellor Professor Isaac Kosgei presented himself to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) this morning following summons over alleged embezzlement of Sh2.2 billion. Kosgei appeared at the EACC North Rift Regional Offices in Eldoret to respond to accusations of corruption involving fraudulent infrastructural projects at the university. The EACC in its statement on Tuesday confirmed that the Vice-Chancellor is under investigation alongside three senior university officials. The probe centers on the alleged misappropriation of funds intended for development projects at the institution. “As part of ongoing investigations into reports of massive corruption and theft of public funds at…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that the new Sh50, Sh100, Sh200, and Sh500 banknotes are now in circulation. This follows the earlier release of the Sh1,000 note, which was the first to be introduced after CBK announced updates to Kenyan banknotes on August 6, 2024. In a statement on Wednesday, CBK confirmed the progress of the currency release. “We wish to update the public that the release of Sh50, Sh100, Sh200, and Sh500 denominations is now in progress,” read the notice. While introducing the changes in August, CBK explained that the updated notes incorporate several new features.…