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Florida Man Sentenced for Trump Assassination Attempt

Patricia Waigwa February 5, 2026

A Florida man will spend the rest of his life in prison after attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump in 2024. As a result, the case has closed one of the most serious security threats in recent U.S. history. Ryan Wesley Routh, 59, received life imprisonment plus 84 months. U.S.

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Meta Sued Over Claims It Can Access ‘Encrypted’ WhatsApp Chats

Alfonce Mutuku February 4, 2026

Meta Platforms, Inc. is facing a class-action lawsuit after plaintiffs accused the company of misleading WhatsApp users about privacy. The case targets WhatsApp’s core promise: end-to-end encryption, which should ensure only the sender and receiver can read messages. Lawsuit Claims Meta Can Still Access Chats The plaintiffs argue Meta can still access, store, and analyze

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Laikipia Deploys Motorcycle Ambulances to Save Mothers and Newborns

Patricia Waigwa February 4, 2026

County Introduces Motorcycle Ambulance Pilot Laikipia County has launched motorcycle ambulances to improve emergency healthcare access. The program targets mothers and newborns in remote communities. The county unveiled the fleet on February 4, 2026. Consequently, health officials described the move as a lifesaving intervention. Remote areas in Laikipia North face poor

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Bungoma’s KSh 3.6M Christmas Tree Scandal Sparks Senate Probe

Patricia Waigwa February 4, 2026

Senate Flags Early Christmas Spending Bungoma County has returned to the spotlight over controversial public spending. This time, auditors question a Christmas event funded months early. In September 2019, the county spent KSh 3.6 million on a Christmas tree lighting ceremony. However, the holiday was still three months away. Consequently, the Senate County Public Accounts

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World Cancer Day 2026 Pushes Personalized Care Under “United by Unique” Campaign

Patricia Waigwa February 4, 2026

A Global Shift Toward Personalised Cancer Care World Cancer Day 2026 marks a renewed global focus on people-centred cancer treatment. Today, February 4, countries unite under the theme “United by Unique.” This campaign, led by the Union for International Cancer Control, highlights individual patient journeys. However, it also strengthens a shared global mission. This year

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Dollar Bouquets Take Over as Kenyans Dodge CBK Cash Warning

Patricia Waigwa February 4, 2026

A quirky Valentine trend has sparked a national debate in Kenya. Consequently, the Central Bank of Kenya has issued a stern warning. Kenyans have flooded social media with cash-decorated gifts. However, authorities say the practice damages national currency. Videos and memes show banknotes folded into bouquets. Meanwhile, influencers have amplified the trend ahead of

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IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan Resigns

Patricia Waigwa February 4, 2026

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission CEO Hussein Marjan has resigned from his post. Consequently, the commission begins a leadership transition. Marjan served at IEBC since 2015 in senior executive roles. He said the decision followed consultations with top commission officials. However, he did not disclose specific reasons for stepping down. Instead, he

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Trump Threatens to Sue Trevor Noah Over Epstein Island Joke at Grammys

Alfonce Mutuku February 3, 2026

LOS ANGELES — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah following a controversial joke made during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards that appeared to link him to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The remarks were made during Sunday night’s CBS broadcast, where Noah hosted the ceremony for the sixth and […]

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Njoro Girls School Closed After Student Death Triggers Protests

Patricia Waigwa February 3, 2026

Njoro Girls Senior School in Nakuru County has closed indefinitely after deadly unrest. Consequently, authorities intervened following protests over a student’s death. Tensions rose on Monday as parents and residents gathered outside the school. They demanded answers surrounding the death of 18-year-old Brenda Akinyi. Police dispersed crowds after protesters stormed the

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Biez Kaviru Completes Kitui–State House Walk to Raise Cancer Awareness

Patricia Waigwa February 3, 2026

Kenyan musician and activist Biez Kaviru has completed a high-profile cancer awareness walk. As a result, his journey immediately sparked a national conversation about healthcare reform. Kaviru, born Eric Mutuku Mwinzi, trekked from Kitui to Nairobi in four days. Along the way, he mobilized communities across Kitui, Makueni, and Machakos counties. Supporters steadily