Academic writing overtook Tourism, Diaspora remittance, loans and proceeds from hacking to become the top foreign exchange earner in Kenya in the first nine months of 2020. In the report published by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Academic writing was noted to have played a crucial role in sustaining the economy even as other […]
Month: December 2020
Machakos University Launches a Bachelor’s Degree in Witchcraft
Machakos University is set to launch a Degree in witchcraft, setting a record as the second institution to offer the same in the world. Speaking during the launch, the Vice Chancellor said that the course had already attracted tens of applicants and the University was aiming at exploiting local resources to make the course a […]
Somalia Warns Kenya Against Withdrawing Troops from Somalia
The Federal Republic of Somalia has once against threatened Kenya with undisclosed consequences should the latter choose to withdraw its troops from Somalia. Following an escalation in tension between the two countries, Somalia warned Kenya that it would not tolerate the act of sabotage through withdrawing Kenyan troops from Somalia, which are crucial for propping […]
Doctor Loses License for Asking Patient ‘What is your budget?’
A doctor in Kenya has lost his practicing license after his ‘overly enterprising’ method of operation was brought to light. The doctor who runs a popular private clinic in Nairobi was fond of asking patients who were seeking treatment at the clinic about their budget so that he can figure out what to charge them, […]
Top Six Satirical Stories of 2020
The year that never was is coming to an end. It has been a tough time especially when you had a dry cough and thought that your days are numbered, but thankfully you have made it this far. It was also a great time for satire from PostaMate. Here we take a look at six […]
Maraga Under DCI Probe Over Missing Pencil
Outgoing Chief Justice Maraga has found himself at the center of a corruption investigation after the Directorate of Criminal Investigation unearthed a scandal involving the loss of a HB pencil from his office. In what could turn out to be a major scandal to haunt the man, the Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti noted […]
Meet Bridget Bema
Apology for the misleading headline, because you cannot meet Bridget Bema. It’s Bridget Bema who meets you. Kenyans online cannot have enough of the wonder kid Bridget Bema who seems to have the highest propensity for bending laws, a unique trait that has seen her nominated for the Mashujaa Day awards. She singlehandedly influences the […]
39 African Politicians Could have been Given Fake Covid-19 Vaccine in UK
Police in the UK are investigating an incidence where several senior African politicians could have been conned thousands of dollars with the promise of a Covid-19 vaccine. The politicians had paid an undisclosed amount of money to an Indian man who was supposed to help them secure the vaccine for their own use. Unfortunately, no […]
GoK Advises Doctors to Self Medicate or Perish
The Government of Kenya has expressed dissatisfaction with the doctors who are complaining of neglect because they do not have medical insurance, asking them instead to self-medicate if they fall sick. Speaking during an inspection tour of the ongoing preparation for the health workers strike, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe expressed extreme shock and displeasure by […]
Arsenal Wants the ‘Winner-Takes-All’ Football Point System Changed
Arsenal Football Club is seeking for reforms in football, arguing that the winner takes all system that is used to award points has made players too aggressive and has negative consequences on the fans all over. The club which is now strongly rooted at the basement of the EPL table wants radical reforms in the […]