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You’ve probably heard of Dogecoin (DOGE), the meme-inspired cryptocurrency featuring a fluffy dog mascot. Over the past four years, DOGE has skyrocketed in value, multiplying by 100 times. Today, Dogecoin’s market value surpasses that of well-established companies like Target (TGT), America’s oldest bank BNY Mellon (BK), and the country’s largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton (DHI). Another cryptocurrency, called “AI Prophecy,” has seen an astonishing 3,000% surge since Election Day. At the same time, various other “memecoins” with amusing names have been doubling and tripling in price, drawing massive attention from investors. Some skeptics look at these rapid gains and dismiss crypto…

Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni on Wednesday, February 5, spoke about why the party is backing Fred Matiang’i as its presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 elections. Kioni explained that Matiang’i, who served as former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s trusted ally, particularly in the final years of his presidency, has earned the credibility and experience needed to take on the challenge of leading the country. Kioni highlighted that Matiang’i had stepped up when President Uhuru was campaigning, filling in as his deputy during those times. “When William decided to focus on his campaigns, Fred Matiang’i was the…

TikTok has revealed that it deleted more than 334,000 videos from its platform in the third quarter of last year for violating its community guidelines. This was part of its ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and trustworthy space for its users. The platform’s Q3 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, released on February 6, disclosed that 93% of the videos were removed within just 24 hours of being flagged. This initiative highlights TikTok’s commitment to enforcing content moderation in Kenya. The company stated that the videos were removed for several reasons, including content that lacked authenticity and integrity, as well as…

Kenyans Join Americans in Protests Against Trump’s Immigration Policies Kenyans have joined thousands of immigrants in the United States to protest against President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration policies, particularly the mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. In videos shared with newshub.co.ke, a Kenyan protestor, proudly draped in the national flag, was seen leading the demonstrations in the city of Denver, Colorado. As he led the crowd, he could be heard chanting, “Power to the people,” a slogan that echoed through the night as supporters gathered for the protests. The protests were diverse, with people of various ethnic backgrounds, including other African…

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo has recently expressed disagreement with former President Uhuru Kenyatta following remarks he made about the U.S. withdrawing foreign aid. Uhuru’s comments, which went viral, came after the U.S. President, Donald Trump, decided to cut financial aid to Kenya and other African nations. In his statement on January 29, Uhuru said that African countries had no reason to complain about Trump’s decision, arguing that the U.S. government had no obligation to use American taxpayer money to fund foreign aid to Africa. Uhuru’s statements were met with applause in the U.S., including from high-profile figures such as Elon…

The High Court has ruled that the Presidential Taskforce, established by President William Ruto to tackle challenges in Kenya’s healthcare workforce, is unconstitutional. In July 2024, President Ruto created the Presidential Taskforce on Human Resources for Health to address serious issues facing the healthcare sector. The taskforce, which is led by Professor Khama Rogo, was tasked with finding solutions to the country’s health workforce shortages and other critical issues. However, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and several civil society organizations filed a lawsuit against the formation of the taskforce. They argued that its creation was unconstitutional because it interfered…

MSS Force Commander Lt. Gen. Godfrey Otunge Denies Claims of U.S. Funding Suspension, Affirms Continued Support for Haiti Operation MSS Force Commander Lt. Gen. Godfrey Otunge has dismissed claims that the United States has suspended funding for the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti. Otunge reassured the public that the international security deployment continues to receive both logistical and strategic support, despite recent reports suggesting a freeze in U.S. assistance. The confusion arose after CNN’s international correspondent Larry Madowo shared new details regarding U.S. funding for the operation. While reports initially suggested that the U.S. had frozen all…

Key Takeaways A Guide to Crypto Market Trends Bull and bear markets are terms used to describe long periods of either rising or falling prices, respectively. In the crypto market, bull markets can last for many months and are typically driven by widespread optimism among investors. Bear markets, also known as “crypto winters,” can last several months and occur when there is a significant decline in investor sentiment. Traders may try to take advantage of these market cycles by adjusting their investment strategies, such as utilizing crypto derivatives or diversifying across various crypto assets. Crypto Markets vs. Traditional Markets Although…

Arbitrage is a strategy where investors buy and sell the same or similar assets in different markets simultaneously to profit from small differences in their prices. This method takes advantage of brief variations in the price of identical or nearly identical financial instruments across different markets or forms. Arbitrage arises because of market inefficiencies, and its purpose is to exploit and correct those inefficiencies. Key Points to Know About Arbitrage How Arbitrage Works Arbitrage can be used with almost any asset, but it is most common in highly liquid markets such as commodity futures, well-known stocks, or major foreign exchange…

NTSA Proposes New Safety Regulations for Boda Bodas Carrying School Children The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is pushing for stricter safety measures for boda boda riders transporting school children. Under the proposed Traffic (School Transport) Rules 2025, riders must ensure that children wear protective gear to enhance their safety. One of the key changes in the draft rules is that schoolchildren transported on motorcycles will not be allowed to carry hand luggage. Instead, all items must either be secured in a backpack or placed in a designated carrier on the motorcycle. “A motorcycle transporting schoolchildren should not carry…