Bitcoin gambling has gained immense popularity over recent years, fueled by the rise of cryptocurrency adoption and blockchain technology. Platforms such as Techopedia explain how Bitcoin’s decentralized nature has revolutionized industries, including online gambling, by offering anonymity, fast transactions, and low fees. However, at the heart of this growing phenomenon lies a fascinating intersection between…
Customers wait to be served at the Consolidated Bank banking hall on August 25, 2015. [File, Standard] Commercial banks have begun closely monitoring customer transactions as directed by the banking regulator to combat financial crimes, banks revealed yesterday. This is after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) issued new guidelines requiring banks to strengthen…
Vihiga county government intends to hire more enforcement officers in a bid to boost revenue collection. Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo says they need to increase the on-source revenue in order to sustainably offer optimal services to the people. The county head said this while assenting to the Vihiga…
Gambling is a popular and rapidly growing industry in East Africa, with countries like Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania seeing significant increases in participation, particularly in online gambling. In recent years, Kenya has emerged as one of the largest and most prominent markets for gambling in the region. With the proliferation of mobile technology and internet…
Ominicare Medical Limited, operating as “Body by Design” in Nairobi, has been shut down by the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards following the tragic death of Lucy Wambui after a plastic surgery procedure at the facility. Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the closure was prompted by a Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists…
Political activist Morara Kebaso has spoken out following the news that Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the United States. Adani, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, has been accused of orchestrating a Ksh32 billion ($250 million or £198 million) bribery scheme and concealing it to secure funding in the US….
Elaine Thompson-Herah playfully dismissed rumors about her training camp switch, leaving fans speculating about her next move. The fastest woman alive, Elaine Thompson-Herah, has seemingly scoffed at claims made by a track and field enthusiast regarding her training. The enthusiast shared a tweet on X (Twitter), claiming that the multiple Olympic champion had been spotted…
A side by side of Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa. [File, Standard] Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused South African President Cyril Ramaphosa of distorting facts and making deliberate attacks amid the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In a post on X, Ramaphosa announced…
Richard Otieno, the activist who was hacked to death on January 18, 2025 near Elburgon Police Post. [Courtesy] A post-mortem on the body of Richard Otieno, a Molo-based activist popularly known as ‘Molo President’, has revealed that he succumbed to severe head injuries caused by a sharp object, possibly a machete or axe, used multiple…
Samuel Wachenje and Hendrick Nyongesa Pilisi, former employees of the National Youth Service (NYS), have been convicted of fraud and conspiracy for their involvement in a scheme that led to the loss of KES 791 million allocated for a road construction project at an NYS facility in Kibera in 2015. Hendrick Nyongesa, who served as…
The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has highlighted measures the government has taken to enhance the country’s tea industry. Speaking at Karatina University during the centenary celebrations this week, TBK CEO Willy Mutai announced that the government has invested heavily in the sector to ensure farmers benefit from their input. “The first thing that the…
High Court on Thursday lifted orders blocking swearing-in of Prof Kithure Kindiki as Kenya’s Deputy President. Prof. Kithure Kindiki is now officially set to be sworn in as Kenya’s Deputy President, succeeding Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached. This follows a High Court ruling on Thursday, October 31 lifting conservatory orders that had blocked Kindiki’s swearing-in….
Noah Lyles stirs controversy with dismissive remarks about NBA star Nikola Jokic, escalating tensions between athletics and basketball communities. Triple world champion Noah Lyles has once again stirred controversy within the sporting world with his recent comments about NBA star Nikola Jokic. The 27-year-old, known for his fiery opinions and no-filter approach, has been a…
American sprinting teen sensation Quincy Wilson has opened up on why he will not allow his success on the track to come in the way of his studies even as his career starts to blossom. American teen sensation Quincy Wilson is not about to abandon his academics for the riches and fame that comes with…
A Kiambu man, known as Mr Mistariful from Kabete, has turned online scandals into blessings after being mocked for living in a tin house Mistariful shared a video on TikTok talking about how some women get married for money, which prompted a woman to insult him for his living conditions, calling him poor and unfit…