English singer Ed Sheeran will feature in one of the first videos Spotify posts. Photo: SUZANNE CORDEIRO / AFPSource: AFPMusic streaming giant Spotify on Wednesday announced it would be posting music videos on its platform in "select markets", entering an arena long dominated by YouTube. "The beta version of music videos on Spotify begins rolling out today...," the company said in a statement. Initially, the music videos will only be available to paying subscribers in the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Brazil, Colombia,the Philippines, Indonesia, and Kenya. Google's streaming behemoth YouTube has long dominated music videos online, with much of the platform's most-viewed content being music videos.

Revoke advertising directive, Kenya Media Sector demandsMedia practitioners plan to sue the government if it does not rescind its recent directive ordering all ministries, state agencies, independent commissions and public universities to exclusively air their TV and radio advertisements on national broadcaster KBC. The Kenya Media Sector Working Group (KMSWG), a coalition of more than 20 different media associations, termed the recent directive issued by Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary, Edward Kisangani, as a threat Kenya’s free media. The media practitioners accused the government of systematically undermining Kenyans’ freedom of expression, media freedom and freedom to access information in blatant violation of the Constitution. The journalists said restricting public sector advertising to a single, state-controlled channel will effectively restrict the reach and influence of independent media. He defended the move, arguing it is in line with the Treasury circular issued dated July 10, 2015, which communicated the cabinet’s decision to centralise public sector advertising.

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has become the latest State Corporation on the spot over skewed staff hiring. The development comes after it emerged that the institution has continued to hire staff from some dominant ethnic communities, with more than 17 tribes left out, failing the staff ethnic diversity test. Senators on Tuesday took to task NSSF chief executive officer David Koross over the ethnic imbalance at the corporation. “We hired four Kalenjins between December and March 7, 2024 when we filed this report,” Mr Koross told the committee. Between December 29, 2022 and March 4, 2024, at least 55 people have exited NSSF, mostly from the dominant communities.

Zambia national team head coach Avram Grant has warned against underestimating Kenya in the Four Nations Tournament. Zambia national team head coach Avram Grant has made it clear that his team will not take Harambee Stars lightly in the upcoming Four Nations Tournament scheduled to be held in Malawi from Monday 18 March to Tuesday 26 March. Despite Zambia's superior ranking and being considered the favorites, Grant has expressed respect for all participating nations, highlighting the potential threat they pose. "Most of the teams in Africa perform well, and football in Africa is moving forward. The Harambee Stars are on a mission to continue their pursuit of a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

It identified five key roads in Nairobi as highways of death where automobiles, pedestrians, riders and bystanders alike are locked in a macabre tango. Boda boda riders wait for clients at Makutano Township, Kapenguria. Boda boda riders. However, the WHO’s 2023 estimated Kenya’s road traffic fatality rate at 28 per 100,000 population, which translates to 14,926 road traffic deaths per year, suggesting that many incidents go unreported. Passengers said that they were rarely provided with helmets by boda boda operators, with most having only one helmet.

Avire returns as Firat names Harambee Stars’ squad for Malawi Four-Nations tournamentWednesday, March 13th, 2024 15:12 | By Kiplagat SangHarambee Stars players in a training session. PHOTO/Harambee Stars(@Harambee__Stars)/TwitterFormer Sofapaka striker John Avire has returned to the Harambee Stars fold after head coach Engin Firat named a provisional squad for the March Four-Nation tournament. Harambee Stars will take part in the competition that will start on March 18–24, where they will face Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Kenya have already named a squad, and Kenya Police head coach Salim Babu will manage it. Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat (centre) give instructions to players during a training session.

The ex-US special envoy for Haiti, Daniel Foote, has claimed that Kenya does not have the capacity or record for creating the types of security agencies that would successfully restore order in Haiti. Source: Getty ImagesFoote asserted that the country's law enforcement has struggled to maintain safety within the Nairobi city. He further contended that Kenya, being an unproven third-world country, is unsuitable for the task of restoring order in Haiti, emphasising the necessity for a nation with expertise in building police and security capacity. "If the US, England, France, Germany, Britain, and the EU do not take a lead in such a mission, it will be unfair. It is a great money-making opportunity for the countries but to be successful, any intervention needs to be led by a country that is good at creating police and security capacity, not an unproven third-world country," he said in a live interview.

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has announce squad for four-nations tournament, blending local and international talent for upcoming fixtures in Malawi. Harambee Stars Coach Engin Firat has unveiled the provisional squad for the eagerly anticipated four-nations tournament scheduled to take place from March 18 to March 26, 2024, in Malawi. In a thrilling revelation, Alphonce Omija receives his first senior national team call-up after impressing in the U17 junior team. The return of John Avire to the national team fold adds an extra layer of intrigue and excitement. FOOTBALL FOOTBALL Australia-based Kenyan winger primed for maiden Harambee Stars call-up The 28-year-old has previously featured for Australia’s U23 team but could soon be donning Kenyan colours after Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat decided to hand him an opportunity.

John Avire makes a return to the national team fold. The four nation tournament will feature Zambia, Malawi, ZimbabweCoach Engin Firat has named the Harambee Stars provisional squad for the upcoming four-nations tournament set to take place between March 18, and March 26, 2024, in Malawi. Notably, Alphonce Omija earns his debut callup to the national team having featured for the U17 junior team. Shariff Musa, Bonphas Munyasa, Chris Erambo and Kaycie Odhiambo have also earned their maiden national team call ups. READ also:Harambee Stars Ayub Timbe Joins Sabail FCJohn Avire makes a ComebackAdditionally, John Avire makes a return to the national team fold.

While a lot is known about Ankita Lokhande, people don’t know much about Vicky Jain's family. Vicky Jain during an exclusive interview with HT City-Hindustan Times (L) and Vicky Jain at home (R). Away from coal, furniture, and real estate, Vicky Jain's businesses have spread to the education sector. Photo: Bhushan KoyandeSource: Getty ImagesVicky Jain's wife and childrenWho is Vicky Jain's first wife? What is Vicky Jain's family net worth?

ADVERTISEMENTPulse Live KenyaExpressing surprise at Nyako's win, Wajakoyah reflected on her comedic nature since childhood. "This award I can't say much about it because I dont know what the organisers realised in my sister...She's such a comical lady all along from her childhood. ADVERTISEMENTPulse Live KenyaMarwa Music Awards: Celebrating Luo talentEstablished to honour and uplift talented artists within the Luo community, the Marwa Music Awards serve as a platform to acknowledge excellence in various artistic endeavors. The second edition of the Marwa Music Awards was a star-studded affair, attracting dignitaries, artists, and content creators from across the region. Looking Forward: Nyako's continued successADVERTISEMENTNyako's recognition at the Marwa Music Awards is a sign of her growing influence and popularity in the entertainment industry.

Source: UGCOne of the daily covered the tragic end of a police officer who was found dead after days of going missing. Taifa LeoThe Swahili newspaper covered the death of a police officer who had gone missing for days. His son revealed his father's decaying body was found in a river in Kisumu before it was ferried to the morgue. Daily NationThe daily covered the resignation of Ariel Henry as the Haiti prime minister in the face of gang violence in the Carribean country. The leaders of the fighters vowed not to lower their guard until the prime minister resigned.

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Britain's Conservative government believes that additional gas power plants to avert a threat of energy blackouts. Photo: Daniel LEAL / AFP/FileSource: AFPBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government pledged Tuesday to build new gas-fired power stations to boost energy security, drawing criticism over his climate policies before this year's general election. The Conservative government, which aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, announced in a statement that it would seek to construct the gas power plants to avert a threat of energy blackouts. "The government has committed to support the building of new gas power stations to maintain a safe and reliable energy source for days when the weather forecast doesn't power up renewables," it said in Tuesday's statement. "We need to replace retiring gas-fired stations as part of a decarbonised power system, which will include carbon capture and hydrogen playing a limited back-up role in the system," he said.

But there is no joking when Kenneth speaks of the gargantuan task facing Kenya ahead of the 2027 Afcon which the country is co-hosting with neighbours Uganda and Tanzania. His tenure as the top mandarin at the Kenya Football Federation saw him prove that he is not all talk and no hat. Even earlier on, Kenneth’s love for the game of football saw him take the sport seriously while a student at Starehe Boys Centre. Photo credit: File | PCSThe experience earned on the pitch as a player and later in the boardroom would be the sole propulsion fuel for Kenneth’s interest in leading the Kenya Football Federation. First, it is important to note that the new team came into office at a crucial time in the country’s sporting history.