The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that the newly inaugurated Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals will help Nigeria generate more power for its electricity sector. Speaking at the inauguration in Lagos State, Governor of the apex bank, Mr Godwin Emefiele, said the Dangote Refinery is expected to generate 12,000 megawatts of electricity. He […]
Lawrence Mutua’s remarkable journey from Nairobi’s Mukuru Kwa Reuben Slum to St. Andrew’s School, Turi, and soon to a university in Canada serves as a powerful testament to the potential for greatness irrespective of one’s background. Mutua’s recollection of his childhood paints a vivid picture of the hardships he faced growing up in impoverished conditions. […]
The United States Green Card Lottery, also known as the Diversity Visa Program, offers citizens of eligible countries the opportunity to apply for permanent residency in the United States. Despite the slim chances of winning, many consider it a dream come true. For one Kenyan man, whose name has not been disclosed, it was a […]
According to a report from CorrectNG, a man from Cameroon recently won a staggering amount of ksh2.2 billion ($22 million) through a bet on 1xBet. However, the betting company allegedly refused to pay him the full amount and instead offered him ksh68,700,000 as a settlement. The man, who had initially wagered ksh35,000, rejected the offer […]
Kenyan rapper Khaligraph Jones has recently been nominated for the Album of the Year award at the 2023 East Africa Arts Entertainment Awards (EAEA). This is a highly prestigious award in the East African music industry, and Jones will be competing against other top artists such as Fally Ipupa and Diamond Platnumz. Jones received his […]
On April 15, 2023, Mary Njeri, a Kenyan national, was apprehended by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) of Ghana for attempting to smuggle cocaine. The interception occurred at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra during a standard screening at the arrival hall. Njeri had arrived in Ghana via Johannesburg on a South African Airways flight […]
The British talent show, Britain’s Got Talent (BGT), witnessed a historic moment on Saturday as the renowned dance group, Ghetto Kids, from Uganda secured the golden buzzer in the 16th season of the show. This coveted prize provides contestants with an automatic place in the Semi-Finals, making it a highly sought-after achievement for those competing […]