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A mistake exists that might reveal all of your WhatsApp conversations to an arbitrary stranger. Changing your phone number is as easy as that. A mistake exists that might reveal all of your WhatsApp conversations to an arbitrary stranger. Changing your phone number is as easy as that. Although it's not a widespread issue, it does affect data privacy. According to WhatsApp, even though it's fairly uncommon, it can happen. Because of a practice called "phone number recycling," this mistake might happen. Users receive a new phone number at this point, and their old number is given to a different person. Mobile phone lines operators frequently carry out this. However, the person with your new number will eventually receive your messages if you haven't deleted the WhatsApp ac...

Sex for Work:  Kenyans are outraged after sexual exploitation on tea plantations in Kericho was exposed.(Photo /file -BBC -Courtesy) Following a BBC Africa exposé yesterday, Finlays and Uniliver tea companies are trending on social media for the wrong reasons. Female employees claimed that those in higher positions take advantage of them before assigning them jobs or duties. Former and current employees are suing the companies after suffering back injuries and other health complications as a result of the difficult tasks they were forced to perform for years in exchange for 15,000 Kenyan shillings per month. Joyce Sarenga, a Finlays employee, is one of those filing a claim for 1.5 million Kenyan shillings in damages. She began working for the company in 2001. Five years lat...

Youths protest outside the Parliament building over the rising cost of living in the country.(Photo /File)-(Courtesy) A group of young people protested over the rising cost of living today outside Nairobi County's Parliament building. After police used tear gas to disperse the protesters, comedian turned activist Eric Omondi was arrested. Taking to his twitter account, Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Dr Willy Mutunga warned of a Looming mass action. He said, "Mass action has begun. Uprising is on the horizon. Great political opportunity for alternative political leadership in Kenya. That is devoid of the political viruses of both Azimio and Kenya Kwanza". Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Dr Willy Mutunga (Photo -Courtesy)

a family relative holding a photograph of Joseph Alucheri, the man who returned home two days after his "burial." (photo/file) A family in Kakamega County's Shamsinjiri village was shocked to see a relative who had been assumed dead and buried return home yesterday. Two days after his 'burial', 49-year-old Joseph Alucheri went back to his home. The man had disappeared without a trace and efforts to trace him had turned up nothing. The family received information that a body resembling one of their relative had been found in the Yala River. One of Alucheri's uncles "confirmed" his identification, which led to a night burial in keeping with Abaluhya culture and customs. "It's painful that we took a framed portrait of our son and placed it on a coffin with an unknown b...

Azimio One Kenya Alliance Leader Raila Odinga (Photo/File)-Topnews ODM Leader Raila Odinga has been on a campaign against the government in recent weeks. The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance leader has held several rallies across the country, urging the government to address the nation's deteriorating economic and security situation. The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance brigade is expected to hold a rally in Kisii County in the coming days, having been postponed from Monday. According to the reports we have, Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance, has called for a National Prayers Day to be held in front of the Anniversary Towers next week. The former Prime Minister has stated that national prayers will be held to pray for the I...

Image/online file A woman is enraged and frustrated with her partner after he announced he was quitting his job and wanted her to support him financially. After her husband's unexpected announcement, the anonymous wife is at a loss for what to do. She explained on Mumsnet that she had already expressed her concerns, but her husband doesn't seem to 'understand' what the problem is. The woman inquired if it was unreasonable for her to be upset over her husband quitting his job without finding another one in her post to the online forum. She clarified: "He just told me last evening that he gave his notice yesterday, and the only explanation he gave was that his department—of which he is the head—will have a flat budget for the following three years." "It could take years ...

A Man Abandons Wife, 2 Children, and Millions in Property to Begin a New Life A recent family-related incident involving a man, his wife of eight years, and two children has generated discussion among social media users. This father of two responded to a tweet asking married guys about abandoning their families and never coming back. His wife's friend saw the post and presented it to his wife, who blew up the entire time telling her version of the story. After a married man named @alexnjenga on Twitter disclosed his marriage experience, the serene environment of Twitter was turned upside down. Alex had responded to a user's post asking married men how often they considered packing up their belongings and running away, using the handle @polo kimani. Mr. Alex revealed that...

New twist as ODM MP Turns Down Ruto's Proposal to Create Raila's Official Opposition Office. A prominent ODM MP has drawn attention after making unexpected statements regarding President Ruto's constitutional change proposals. According to various media sources, President Ruto has given his Kenya Kwanza Alliance MPs instructions to amend the Constitution to establish the Office of the Official Leader of Opposition. The Office will have a lot of authority, including the ability to nominate people for positions on Constitutional statutory commissions and deliver an annual address to the National Assembly. Additionally, the Exchequer will provide financing to the Office so that it can fulfill its mandate. The Homabay Town MP Hon. Peter Kaluma has now...

Bonga Points older than three years are expected to expire on January 1, 2023, according to Safaricom. Safaricom has set an expiration date for its customer loyalty program, Bonga Points, which rewards subscribers with points for using its network. According to an update to the loyalty program's terms and conditions set to be announced later this month, Bonga Points older than three years (December 2019) will expire on January 1, 2023 and will be unavailable for redemption.  “This is a business decision aimed at encouraging Bonga redemption,” Safaricom PLC stated in the leaked new terms and conditions. Customers of Safaricom receive one Bonga Point for every Ksh. 10 they spend on the network. The decision to void unused Bonga Points aims to lower the company's est...

Good news to Kenyans as fuel prices drop in the latest announced Epra Review In an effort to keep the partial fuel subsidy on diesel and kerosene, the energy regulator has slightly lowered fuel prices. On Friday, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) lowered the cost of petrol and kerosene by Sh1 and diesel by Sh2 per litre. As a result, Nairobi's retail prices for petrol will be Sh178.3, Sh163 for diesel, and Sh146.94 for kerosene per litre. For instance, the price of petrol, diesel, and kerosene in Mombasa is Sh175.98, Sh160.76, and Sh144.69, respectively, while in Eldoret, those prices are Sh178.5, Sh163.72, and Sh147.67. "Taking into account the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products and in line with government policy, the ...