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Ghana’s parliament has passed a tough new bill that imposes a prison sentence of up to three years for anyone convicted of identifying as LGBTQ+. It also imposes a maximum five-year jail term for forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups. Lawmakers heckled down attempts to replace prison sentences with community service and counselling.  It is the latest sign of growing opposition to LGBTQ+ rights in the conservative West African nation. The bill, which had the backing of Ghana’s two major political parties, will come into effect only if President Nana Akufo-Addo signs it into law. He previously said that he would…

Kenya film classification board (KFCB) has issued a demand letter to gospel artists Chris Embarambamba and William Getumbe over the spread of inappropriate content on various media platforms. KFCB has issued demand letters to Chris Embarambamba and William Getumbe, instructing them to remove inappropriate content from their respective platforms.  The artists are under scrutiny for their latest songs, which KFCB has banned after being deemed unsuitable for public consumption. KFCB Acting CEO Nelly Muluka identified Embarambamba and Getumbe’s works as violating the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 of the Laws of Kenya, which mandates the examination and approval…

The Government has now lifted the four year ban on prison visitation paving the way for thousands of inmates to reunite with their families. While lifting the ban, the CS for Interior Kithire Kindiki said that starting next month; the families could have a chance to see their loved ones at least once after every six months.  In 2020, the government banned prison visitations following the outbreak of COVID-19 and despite the outbreak being contained; the ban has remained in force. While visiting Naivasha GK prison, Kindiki said that with the pandemic being a thing of the past, inmates had…

Bonface Ondigi Mogaka, a first-year student at Chuka University, has become the proud owner of a Daihatsu Mira car, courtesy of the Khetias Supermarket Chota Kuchota 2024 promotion. Participating in a raffle held by Khetias Supermarket, Ondigi emerged as the latest victor, much to his disbelief and elation. “I have never dreamt that I could be a winner of a car, let alone a raffle. I am extremely thankful to God,” expressed Ondigi, visibly overwhelmed by his stroke of luck. Encouraging fellow residents of Chuka and Ndagani to patronize Khetias Supermarket, Ondigi shared his own experience, highlighting his consistent support…

Brian Mwenda, the man previously exposed for impersonating a lawyer, has now officially proposed to his girlfriend who is a radio presenter. Sharing a photo showcasing Kenzie’s hand adorned with a ring, Mwenda expressed gratitude for her unwavering support during his most challenging moments. Continuing, he lavished her with praise and heartfelt words, emphasizing her significance in his life. “Dear K, You are graceful, Elegant,Kind, Intelligent, Honourable Cultured and dignified. Your mind is beautiful,Your spirit is relentless and undoubtedly one to aspire to. Grateful for your existence. What a privilege to be respected and loved by you? A phenomenal woman,Profound!…

Renowned marathoner Eliud Kipchoge has arrived in Japan, where he will chase yet another world record in an elusive race scheduled for March 3. Photos shared by the NN Running Team showed the marathoner having some light training alongside other athletes. Kipchoge left the country accompanied by his mentor and coach Patrick Sang among other athletes. He is returning to Tokyo having won an Olympic gold medal on the streets of Sapporo at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 before setting a course record on his last entry in March 2022. The 17th edition of the marathon will be held on…

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, and Magotio MP Rueben Kiborek shared a light-hearted moment and indulged in a game of pool to unwind. In a video circulating on social media, the MPs who were at Sudi’s luxurious residence are seen taking turns to play the game while sporting cheerful expressions. Bomet Women Rep Linet Toto and other grassroots politicians could be seen in the background, engaged in lively conversations while observing. The nature of the event was ambiguous, but the politicians’ attires suggested they might have been attending a meeting or conducting official business. Also read: 1:…

Pastor Ng’ang’a has paraded a whooping Ksh 2.6 Million to congregants of his church, as fulfilment to an earlier promise he had made that he would bring money to prove he has connections that make him successful. In a video that is making rounds on social media, the televangelist who recently claimed that Benny Hinn’s mega crusade failed to impress, is seen removing wards of cash from polyester bags and stacking them on a table at the altar. The man of God said he had promised to flaunt to his congregants a lower number of money but had opted to…

A video of televangelist Benny Hinn pushing renowned Pastor Ezekiel Odero to fall during prayers elicited mixed reactions. At first, Ezekiel failed to fall down as the rest of other pastors fell in the presence of Hinn. Then Hinn came the second time and charged towards Pastor Ezekiel, who was still standing in ‘defiance’ as his colleagues were down, and pushed him to the ground, allegedly by the power of God. The whole charade got Kenyans talking, with some claiming it was staged just to give Benny Hinn popularity in Kenya.  Many Kenyans even joked that Pastor Ezekiel was part…

Pastor Ezekiel Odero, the founder of New Life Church Prayer Center, gave Ksh14.6 million (USD $100,000) on Monday during Pastor Benny Hinn’s fundraiser at Nyayo Stadium.   Hinn started a fundraising campaign to assist the organizers of the prayer gathering in covering the shortfall of USD 100,000 after holding a ground-breaking crusade on Saturday and Sunday of this week.  The televangelist, who was born in Israel, then asked well-wishers to make a donation towards the crusade, adding that although he wasn’t expected to pay for it, he would be upset if the organizers were left bedridden in debt.  A pastor from…