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TikTok Unveils New ‘TikTok for Artists’ Platform in Kenya TikTok has officially introduced its ‘TikTok for Artists’ platform in Kenya, marking a major step in empowering local musicians with digital tools. The launch, which took place on Wednesday, August 27, comes shortly after the platform’s global rollout in June. The new service will only be available to musicians who own verified artist accounts. It is specifically designed to give them access to detailed insights about their music, helping them monitor growth, track audience engagement, and understand how their songs are performing on TikTok. According to TikTok, this initiative will make…

Boniface Mwangi Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Promises Free Education, Health, and Water Kenyan activist and human rights defender Boniface Mwangi has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the 2027 Presidential Elections, unveiling an ambitious agenda that centers on free education, healthcare, and access to clean water for all Kenyans. Mwangi made the announcement on Wednesday, August 27, at Ufungumano House, a venue historically linked to civic and political activism. Addressing a crowd of supporters and fellow activists, Mwangi said he was motivated by Kenya’s current challenges, which include a rising national debt, widespread corruption, suppression of human rights,…

The rising cost of cancer treatment has left many patients struggling financially, with some paying more than Ksh20,000 for just one chemotherapy session or a single blood transfusion. These overwhelming expenses have drained families of their savings, often forcing patients to choose between treatment and other basic needs. However, cancer survivor Sam Ngugi believes there are alternative approaches that can ease this burden. Sharing his personal journey during a discussion on Wednesday, August 27, Ngugi explained how lifestyle adjustments, particularly changes in his diet, played a major role in helping him fight the disease. “The issue of diet was a…

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has broken his silence after facing increasing calls to step down, saying he is fully prepared to face any authority or oversight body regarding his leadership at the Ministry of Health. This statement comes after a section of political leaders gave him a 48-hour ultimatum to resign. The leaders, mainly members of a rising political faction known as Kenya Moja, have linked him to an alleged fraud scandal involving billions of shillings at the Social Health Authority (SHA). Duale Defends His Integrity In his response, Duale expressed confidence in his long public service career, insisting…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga has once again sparked a major political debate by questioning the role of Members of Parliament (MPs) in managing public funds. Speaking on Wednesday during the Katiba Day Celebrations, Raila insisted that the country needs a referendum to decide whether legislators should be allowed to both manage and oversee development money through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). According to the former Prime Minister, Parliament has a clear constitutional mandate, which is limited to representation, lawmaking, and oversight of government activities. He argued that MPs should not take up the role…

Definition Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing is an investment approach where companies are evaluated not only on their financial performance but also on how they handle issues related to the environment, society, and governance. In other words, investors look beyond profits and examine whether a business operates responsibly, treats people fairly, and is managed in a transparent and accountable way. What Is ESG Investing? ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. This method of investing focuses on how companies perform in these three areas before deciding whether they are worth investing in. Key Takeaways How ESG Investing Works ESG…

Overview (What this is and why it matters) Loan applications ask people to hand over sensitive data—income, employment, credit history, IDs. Banks need this information to assess risk, but applicants worry about privacy, data leaks, and profiling. Zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) offer a middle path: an applicant can prove key facts (e.g., “my income exceeds $X,” “my credit score is above 680,” “my debt-to-income ratio is below 35%”) without revealing the raw documents or numbers. Lenders get assurance; borrowers keep control of their data. Zero-Knowledge Proofs in 60 seconds A ZK-proof lets one party (the “prover”) convince another (the “verifier”) that…

Gachagua Emphasizes Ruto–Al-Shabaab Allegations During Citizen TV Interview Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again stirred political debate after using a Citizen TV interview on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, to revisit his earlier claims linking President William Ruto to alleged secret meetings with Al-Shabaab leaders. Speaking in a firm tone, Gachagua maintained that the matter is serious and cannot be ignored, but he insisted that he would not release any new details to Kenyan authorities because the issue is already under investigation by the United States Senate. During the interview, Gachagua distanced himself from being the originator of the…

President William Ruto has issued a firm directive telling Kenyans not to pay for services at dispensaries and health centres across the country. In a statement shared by Dennis Itumbi, the Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, the President stressed that primary healthcare in Kenya is free of charge and no Kenyan should be asked to pay for it. “President William Samoei Ruto is asking all Kenyans to reject any attempts to charge them for treatment at dispensaries and health centres. Primary healthcare is absolutely FREE,” Itumbi wrote. This directive is tied to the government’s Universal Health Coverage…

Goons Torch Isiolo County Office as Political Tensions Escalate Political tensions in Isiolo County took a dangerous turn on Wednesday, August 27, after part of the County Assembly Clerk’s office was set ablaze in a shocking incident. Photos and videos seen by Newshub.co.ke captured the office engulfed in flames, coming only hours after a group of rowdy youths stormed the County Assembly chambers and vandalized property. The coordinated attacks left the Assembly in chaos, raising concerns about growing lawlessness in the county’s political standoff. By the time of reporting, it was still not clear whether the same individuals who invaded…