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In a startling move, Bob Ndolo, Executive Officer of Bridget Connect Consultancy, has petitioned the National Assembly to ban the widely popular social media app, TikTok. Ndolo asserts that the platform promotes content which erodes cultural and religious morals in Kenyan society, particularly among the youth. He contends that the platform's rise in popularity among young Kenyans has been paralleled by an increase in videos showcasing violence, hate speech, explicit content, and other offensive behaviors. Such trends, he says, gravely threaten the nation's core values. However, Ndolo's prime concern isn't just about the content. He pointed out the lack of stringent internet regulations by the Communications Authority of Kenya, making it challenging to oversee content on TikTok. Further, he alleges that the app has compromised children's privacy, resulting in unsettling scandals.  The petitioner paints a grim future if the app remains unchecked. He cautions that the

Paris St-Germain (PSG) imekamilisha makubaliano ya kumuhamisha mshambuliaji wa Brazil Neymar kwenda Al-Hilal ya Saudi Pro League kwa thamani ya karibu 90m euro (£77.6m) pamoja na bonasi zingine. Uhamisho unategemea ukaguzi wa kimatibabu wa Neymar na nyaraka zinazohitajika. Neymar, ambaye alivunja rekodi alipojiunga na PSG kwa 222m euro mnamo 2017, hakushiriki katika mechi ya hivi karibuni ya Ligue 1 ya PSG dhidi ya Lorient. Kocha Luis Enrique hakuona Neymar katika mpango wake wa msimu ujao. Kuondoka kwa Neymar kunalingana na mwelekeo wa PSG wa kutoka kwenye mkakati wa 'Galacticos' wa kununua wachezaji wa kiwango cha juu kwa ada kubwa, kama ilivyoonekana na kuondoka kwa Lionel Messi mapema majira ya joto. Akiwa PSG, Neymar alipata takriban 25m euro (£21.6m) kila mwaka. Alichezea klabu hiyo katika michezo 173, akisaidia kushinda mataji 13, pamoja na fainali ya Ligi ya Mabingwa ya 2020. Hata hivyo, kipindi chake Paris kilikumbwa na majeraha kadhaa ya mguu. Baada ya upasuaji

Paris St-Germain (PSG) has finalized an agreement to transfer Brazilian striker Neymar to Al-Hilal of the Saudi Pro League in a deal valued at approximately 90m euros (£77.6m) plus additional bonuses. The move awaits Neymar's medical examination and required documentation. Neymar, who had set a record when he transferred to PSG for 222m euros in 2017, didn't play in PSG's recent Ligue 1 match against Lorient. Coach Luis Enrique did not envision Neymar in his lineup for the forthcoming season. Neymar's departure aligns with PSG's shift from the 'Galacticos' approach of acquiring top-tier players for substantial fees, as seen with Lionel Messi's exit earlier in the summer.   While at PSG, Neymar earned about 25m euros (£21.6m) yearly. He represented the club in 173 games, contributing to their victory in 13 championships, including the 2020 Champions League final. Nonetheless, his tenure in Paris was marred by several ankle injuries. After a surgical

Socialite Corazon Kwamboka has opened up about the struggles of having two young children below two years.  The gorgeous mother of two shared her thoughts online through her Insta-stories. Corazon said she loves her two children, and she often feels guilty for wishing she could have more hours of sleep without interruption.   “Shout out to all the moms of 2 under 2. I’m so happy to have my children that sometimes I feel guilty that I honestly wish to have just 1 night where I can sleep. From even 9 to 6pm”  she wrote. In another post, Corazon expressed her gratitude to the mothers following her page on social media. She said they constantly show her support and send reassuring messages to her. Corazon added that she regularly tries her best to interact with them because of their kindness.  She further explained that their messages give her comfort because she knows others are experiencing the same.  “I really appreciate the moms on my page. Always encouraging and sending p

Even though we witnessed several breakups this month, some of our favourite female celebrities restored our faith in love by introducing their new partners online.  Here is a list of three undeniably beautiful female celebrities who found love this month.  Zari Hassan South Africa-based Ugandan entrepreneur Zari Hassan introduced her new boyfriend, GK Choppa, to her fans a few days before Valentine's Day.  The gorgeous mother of five made the revelation through a post on her Instagram with ten pictures of themselves acting cosy, and netizens could not stop themselves from gushing over the two. In the pictures, Zari and GK Choppa could hardly keep their hands away from each other while on a shopping spree at the mall in South Africa.  Her relationship with GK Choppa comes a few months after Zari dumped her ex-lover Dark Stallion under unclear circumstances.  Joyce Maina  Switch TV presenter Joyce Maina has seemingly found another man a few months after breaking off her enga

Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika has undoubtedly mastered the art of showbiz and marketing. The gorgeous mother of one recently appeared on her Instagram stories with a genius marketing technique after she got dragged online by the owner of a hair boutique in Nigeria. Yesterday, a Nigeria hair vendor who goes by Chieme Royals on social media took to her Instagram to accuse Vera of begging for a free wig worth Ksh 226,000 in return for free publicity while filming the Real Housewives of Nairobi. She even posted screenshots of their conversation to back up her claims.   Vera Sidika was unbothered by the claims, and a few hours later, she shared a video of herself marketing a Nigerian product to her fans and the new followers she gained. In the clip, the lovely Vera Sidika graciously presented and promoted the products while rocking a well-laid fluffy blonde wig that looked similar to the one for which she got dragged.   What do you think about her marketing move? Please share you

Sosholaiti Mkenya Vera Sidika bila shaka amebobea katika sanaa ya showbiz na uuzaji. Mama mrembo wa mtoto mmoja hivi majuzi alionekana kwenye simulizi zake za Instagram akiwa na mbinu mahiri ya kutafuta masoko baada ya kuburutwa mtandaoni na mmiliki wa duka la nywele nchini Nigeria. Jana, mchuuzi wa nywele wa Nigeria ambaye anamilikiwa na kampuni ya Chieme Royals kwenye mtandao wa kijamii alitumia Instagram yake kumshutumu Vera kwa kuomba wigi la bure la Ksh 226,000 ili atangazwe bila malipo huku akirekodi filamu ya Real Housewives of Nairobi. Alichapisha hata picha za skrini za mazungumzo yao ili kuunga mkono madai yake.   Vera Sidika hakukerwa na madai hayo, na saa chache baadaye, alishiriki video yake akitangaza bidhaa ya Nigeria kwa mashabiki wake na wafuasi wapya aliowapata. Katika klipu hiyo, mrembo Vera Sidika aliwasilisha na kutangaza bidhaa hizo kwa ukarimu huku akitingisha wigi la kimanjano lililowekwa vizuri lililofanana na lile ambalo aliburuzwa nalo. Una maoni