Sunday, February 01, 2026 - Former ICT Cabinet Secretary, Eliud Owalo, has poured cold water on President William Ruto’s ambitious plan to transform Kenya into a first-world nation, likening it to political deception.Speaking during a funeral in Butere, Kakamega County, on Saturday, January 31st, Owalo argued that Kenyans are too burdened by economic hardship to be excited about comparisons with Singapore.He insisted that progress is impossible if citizens continue to struggle with basic needs.“Let us stop lying to Kenyans that we are taking them to Singapore.”“We can’t go to Singapore without money in their pockets.”“No one would go to Singapore if they can’t afford food. Let us say no to Singapore,” Owalo said.Owalo, who served as ICT CS between October 2022 and July 2024, accused the President of using the “Singapore narrative” for political expediency.He cautioned Kenyans against falling prey to what he termed as empty promises.President Ruto has repeatedly restated his commitment to steering Kenya toward self-reliance, citing Asian economies such as Korea, China and Singapore as examples of rapid transformation.He maintains that Kenya’s challenge lies not in resources but in political will, and has pointed to reforms already underway.President Ruto, in his State of the Nation address on November 20th, 2025, outlined an ambitious plan to position Kenya among advanced economies.Drawing inspiration from Asian tiger nations such as Singapore, Japan and Malaysia, Ruto said reforms over his first three years had laid strong foundations for growth.He urged Kenyans to “choose ambition over fear” and abandon the “false comfort of low expectations.” The Kenyan DAILY POST 

Sunday, February 1, 2026 - In the ongoing nationwide crackdown on mobile phone theft and the shadowy networks behind the booming black market trade, detectives have launched an aggressive manhunt targeting receivers of stolen gadgets.Acting on forensic leads and intelligence reports, sleuths zeroed in on a notorious suspect identified as Silas Kivyatu, believed to be a key player in a well-organized theft syndicate.Two of his accomplices were arrested last week after detectives intercepted a stash of stolen phones allegedly destined for the Ugandan market.Detectives tracked Silas to his hideout in California area within Kamukunji Sub-County.But in a dramatic turn of events, the suspect sensed the officers closing in and made a daring escape on a motorbike, vanishing within seconds.However, luck was not entirely on his side.In his frantic flight, Silas dropped a black carrier bag containing three tightly wrapped packages sealed with yellow cellotape.Upon inspection, detectives uncovered 62 assorted stolen mobile phones, exposing the scale of the illegal operation.The recovered devices have been secured as exhibits as the hunt for Silas and his remaining accomplices intensifies.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has reiterated its commitment to dismantling mobile phone theft syndicates, warning that both thieves and receivers will face the full force of the law. The Kenyan DAILY POST

Sunday, February 01, 2026 - Kenyan comedian, Eddie Butita, has set social media buzzing after penning a heartfelt birthday message to his girlfriend, fashion model Celeste Terer. Butita, known for keeping his private life low-key, took to Instagram on February 1st, 2026, to celebrate Celeste in a rare moment of public vulnerability. Accompanied by Atemi’s romantic track Bebi Bebi, Butita described her as the most important person in his life and hinted at a bright future together. “Happy Birthday to the most amazing human being in my life. Nakupenda sana Mygal ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ “This new chapter will be the best. tiempo de conquistar,” he wrote. The Spanish phrase, meaning “time to conquer,” suggested the couple is looking forward to achieving major milestones in 2026. Celeste, a Nairobi-based model and content creator, quickly responded with equal warmth: “Thank you so much my love!!! ❤️ 😍.” The sweet exchange drew thousands of likes within hours, with fans and fellow celebrities flooding the comments to wish her well. The couple officially went public in July 2025 after dating quietly for nearly a year. Butita had previously kept his relationships private following a high-profile breakup with comedian Mammito Eunice three years earlier. The Kenyan DAILY POST

The post John Williams Net Worth: Biography, Age, Updates, Movies, Awards, Songs appeared first on Kemi Filani News. John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer, conductor, and pianist. He is considered one of the most important film composers ever. Over more than seventy years, Williams has written some of the most famous and recognizable movie music, mixing rich melodies, creative orchestration, and modern sounds. His music has shaped entire […] The post John Williams Net Worth: Biography, Age, Updates, Movies, Awards, Songs appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

The post Homer Plessy Biography, Updates, Age, Family, Race, Arrest, Facts appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Homer Adolph Plessy (born Homère Patris Plessy; March 17, 1863 – March 1, 1925) was an American shoemaker and civil rights activist. He became the plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). In 1892, Plessy purposely challenged Louisiana’s Separate Car Act, a law that enforced racial segregation on trains. He bought […] The post Homer Plessy Biography, Updates, Age, Family, Race, Arrest, Facts appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

The post Sandra Dee Biography, Son, Updates, Cause of Death, Wikipedia, Bobby Darin, Net Worth appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Sandra Dee (born Alexandra Zuck; April 23, 1942 – February 20, 2005) was an American actress, model, and singer who rose to fame as a teenage idol and Hollywood ingénue in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Known for her wholesome, girl-next-door beauty and innocent charm, Dee became one of the most popular young stars […] The post Sandra Dee Biography, Son, Updates, Cause of Death, Wikipedia, Bobby Darin, Net Worth appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

The post Laura Ingalls Wilder Biography, Siblings, Updates, Books, Actress, Facts appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder (February 7, 1867 – February 10, 1957) was an American writer, teacher, journalist, farm wife, and pioneer. She became one of the most beloved authors in children’s literature. Her best-known works are the semi-autobiographical Little House books, a series of eight (plus a ninth published after her death) released between 1932 […] The post Laura Ingalls Wilder Biography, Siblings, Updates, Books, Actress, Facts appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

The post Etta James Biography, Updates, Age, Movies, Songs, Ethnicity, Net Worth appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins; January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012) was an American singer and songwriter whose powerful, soulful voice and emotional delivery made her one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. Known for her raw, gritty style that blended gospel, blues, R&B, jazz, rock and roll, and soul, she […] The post Etta James Biography, Updates, Age, Movies, Songs, Ethnicity, Net Worth appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

The post Herff Applewhite Biography, Updates, Early Life, Education, Career, Arrest, Death, Facts appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Marshall Herff Applewhite Jr. (May 17, 1931 – March 26, 1997), also known as Do, Bo, Guinea, and other names, was an American religious leader, music professor, and founder of the Heaven’s Gate movement. Scholars and the media often called Heaven’s Gate a cult. The group mixed Christianity, UFO beliefs, science fiction, New Age ideas, […] The post Herff Applewhite Biography, Updates, Early Life, Education, Career, Arrest, Death, Facts appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

I was thinking recently about how strange it is that we share almost everything with the people we live with. We share colds, we share food, we share stories about our day that are probably too boring for anyone else to care about. But there is one thing that usually stays locked in a mental […]

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, has issued a press statement addressing public concerns over the tragic death of Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, who passed away on January 31, 2026, following complications from a snake bite. In the statement released on February 1, FMC Jabi extended condolences to the Nwagene family and reaffirmed its […] The post FMC Jabi clarifies circumstances surrounding death of snake bite victim appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

The post Coup plotters planned to shoot me — Nigeria’s Defence minister appeared first on Kemi Filani News. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has claimed that he was a target for the officers accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. According to Musa, the plan was to shoot him if he resisted. Musa disclosed this on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, days after the military […] The post Coup plotters planned to shoot me — Nigeria’s Defence minister appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

Defending champions in the 10km, Daniel Ebenyo and Agnes Jebet Ng’etich, are among 1,968 athletes invited for the 5th edition of the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour to be held at Lobo Village in Eldoret city on the 14th of this month. Ebenyo returns to Eldoret in scintillating form after bagging a bronze medal at […] The post Jebet,Ebenyo headline 1,900 athletes for Sirikwa Cross Country appeared first on KBC Digital.

Security agencies instructed to act against leaders promoting chaos in worship centres The post Ruto: Churches must remain places of peace, not politics appeared first on KBC Digital.

The post EPL: Man City now six points behind Arsenal after Tottenham draw appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Manchester City drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening, missing the chance to close the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal. The Gunners re-established a seven-point lead on Saturday, after they hammered Leeds 4-0. More to follow… The post EPL: Man City now six points behind Arsenal after Tottenham draw appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

The post Biafra: February 2 sit-at-home must hold – IPOB appeared first on Kemi Filani News. The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has insisted that the sit-at-home on Monday, February 2, 2026, will still hold. This was contained in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary Emma Powerful. According to Powerful, no All Progressives Congress, APC government will stop it. According to IPOB, “Biafrans are advised to beware of charlatans, […] The post Biafra: February 2 sit-at-home must hold – IPOB appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

  

Directed by Emmy winner Joel ‘Kachi’ Benson, Mothers of Chibok tells the story of women who continue to farm their land to support their children’s education, years after Boko Haram abducted hundreds of schoolgirls from their village in 2014. The film opens in cinemas across Nigeria and Ghana on 27 February 2026. The post “Mothers of Chibok” to Hit Cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana With Joke Silva as Executive Producer appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Abi you dey whine me ni????????????In an interview with Arise TV on Sunday February 1, 2026, filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, says his colleague Funke Akindele, called him on Saturday night and yelled at him over his recent remarks on film promotion strategies within Nollywood.Speaking during the interview on Sunday, Afolayan said Akindele personally contacted him after media reports interpreted his

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If there is one thing we have learned over the last few years, it is that navigating the Nigerian economy requires a mix of grit, strategy, and a very healthy dose of foresight. As we settle into 2026, many of us are asking the same questions: Where is the money going? How do we protect […] The post Money Moves 2026: Tosin Olaseinde Breaks Down Nigeria’s Economic Outlook appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Fela Kuti has become the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. At the 2026 ceremony, Femi, Yeni, Shalewa, and Kunle Kuti accepted the honour on his behalf. The Recording Academy recognised the Afrobeat pioneer’s global legacy alongside fellow honorees Whitney Houston and Chaka Khan. The post Fela Kuti Makes History as First African Artist to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

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Nollywood filmmaker and entrepreneur, Kunle Afolayan, has revealed that actress Funke Akindele confronted him angrily over comments he made in recent interviews, accusing him of mentioning her name unnecessarily. Speaking on AriseTV, Afolayan recounted the tense exchange, stressing that Akindele raised her voice during the call. “Funke Akindele called me yesterday and said she knows […] The post Kunle Afolayan says Funke Akindele yelled at him over cinema remarks appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

Shopping has always been visual. You like something and want it. For years, though, e-commerce made us transcribe those visual longings into text. "We sort of had to search for, you know, 'that vintage lamp with the brass neck and green glass shade' in a text box,” and hope for the best, he said.That era is ending. As image search techniques are emerging, we are going beyond the keyword idea, and video discover is precision-casting. At the forefront of this charge is Google Lens, an innovation that’s revolutionizing the way we search for and purchase products on the internet.What is Google Lens and How Does It Work?Google Lens is an AI-driven visual search tool that essentially lets you conduct a Google search on the world around you just by pointing your camera at it. Instead of typing in a question, you feed it an image.Powered by advanced computer vision and machine learning technology, Lens analyzes the visual contents of an image and spits out information about shapes, colors, patterns and text. It then checks that against Google’s vast index of images to find matches. Most crucially, it draws from the Shopping Graph, Google’s live database of products and inventory and merchants, which can link what you are looking at to where you can buy it.The Rise of Visual SearchVisual search is not something futuristic but a reality that already influences billions of dialogues. That to make it look good, co-performs well with the sentiment that users are using their phones more and thus find taking a photo of something more appealing than typing (especially since they have no real idea how the data is being used).The data support this shift. Here is a look at the current landscape of visual search:MetricStatisticSourceMonthly Visual SearchesNearly 20 billionGoogle (2024)Shopping Intent20% of Lens searches are shopping-relatedGoogle (2024)Product Listings45+ billion items in the Shopping GraphGoogle/Search Engine Land (2024)In-Store Usage72% of shoppers use smartphones while in-storeSearch Engine Land (2024)User Adoption1/3 of Circle to Search users use it weeklyGoogle (2024)Optimizing for Google LensIn order to appear in Google Lens search results, a product needs to be readable by visual search algorithms. This process is different from normal keyword SEO.Image Labeling and QualityGoogle Lens requires clarity. Clear lighting and high-resolution pictures will make the AI able to recognize exactly what features products have. Fuzzy and/or crowded images are problematic for the algorithm and create bad matches.Alt Text and MetadataEven though Lens “sees” the image, it still needs text to provide context. This is called descriptive alt text, i.e., the "Men's leather bomber jacket brown vintage" from above can help Google have a better idea of what the image actually is all about to reinforce that visual match.Schema MarkupSchema markup, also called structured data, is the code that lets Google know exact information about a product like price, availability and review ratings. This means when Lens recognizes a product, it can then show the essential information about how to actually buy that product.Visual Search in E-CommerceFor those who are shopping, Google Lens eliminates the friction between inspiration and purchase. If you spot a pair of sneakers on someone walking by, or some furniture in a café, Lens can identify the item (or something similar) and supply links to buy it.It also connects the world of offline and online shopping. You can scan an item in a physical store and get instant feedback on reviews, explore pricing across retailers and search for better deals online, all in real time.Leveraging Advanced Settings Utility for Better ImagesThe quality of your search image is the key to getting relevant results. 'This is where to learn your hardware capabilities comes in handy. An advanced settings utility can also help you to make your device record the clearest records.Control Your Hardware At Low Level Advanced Settings Utilities allow you to do delicate things here and there what will cause stabilization between your software as well as hardware before even the operating system of your PC has started. It does, however, work with securing the configuration of your system, although it can also be used for managing camera hardware profiles. And if you want to walk away with good quality images of what you see through the lens, then tweaking parameters such as contrast, sharpness, and tone at the hardware level ensures whatever visuals you’ve captured are pin-sharp and well-defined. With the input image sharper, the Google Lens algorithm can more accurately recognize edges and textures and, in turn, make better product matches.The Future of Shopping is VisualGoogle Lens isn't just a novelty; it's a powerful tool that connects the tangible world with the digital one. In the future, as AI continues to make progress, visual search will become an increasingly key part of the shopping experience. It doesn't really matter if you are about to buy that one particular chair or if you are a business trying get noticed; visual search is not something that can be ignored anymore, it needs to become a way of life.FAQsWhat is Google Lens?Google Lens is a technology developed by Google that lets users search for information on the web using images or their camera.How do I use Google Lens to shop?Open the Google app or Google Lens, then tap the Lens icon (camera icon) and point your camera at a product or screenshot. Lens will also show shopping results and other photos like it.How do I make my products go over and work well with visual search?Make sure that your photos are clear images and well-lit. Write descriptive file names and alt text (and use product schema markup on-site).Why Does a Visual Search Makes Sense for Business?It’s a shortcut to the purchase. Shoppers go from viewing a product to entering checkout in seconds, often leading to higher conversion rates than text search.What is the contrast between image search and visual search?Image search usually requires typing words to find images. Visual search refers to querying with an image in order to retrieve data or more images.

Real Leather. Stay Different. Africa will tomorrow launch the fourth edition of its Talent Leather Design Showcase, reinforcing Africa’s position within the global slow-fashion movement. Part of the international Real Leather. Stay Different. campaign led by the Leather and Hide Council of America, and delivered in partnership with the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute, […] The post RLSD Africa 2026 Leather competition to be launched tomorrow appeared first on KBC Digital.

In Ivory Coast, one woman’s relationship with motorcycles has grown into a broader push for access, safety and visibility for women across Africa. The post Meet Bamba Édith Christine, the Ivorian Biker Is Rewriting Africa’s Motorcycling Story appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

I am a ‘hands-on’ dad and I am proud to say this because I am involved in the lives of my children... I am present and actively maintain a channel of openness such that they are very free to share with me anything that is a bit of a burden to them. I don’t play with my kids and anything that has to do with them.I appreciate teachers for what they do. Considering how much of a thankless

The post Transfer: Lookman set for Atletico Madrid medicals appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, is set to undergo medical tests with Atletico Madrid. This was revealed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, in a post on his X handle. Atletico will pay a €35m fixed fee and €5m in add-ons for the Super Eagles star. Romano wrote: “Ademola Lookman to Atlético Madrid, here we go! […] The post Transfer: Lookman set for Atletico Madrid medicals appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

Egypt were crowned the champions of the 27th edition of the Men’s Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming Tunisia in the final on Saturday in Kigali. The Egyptian team delivered an exceptional performance, achieving a 37-24, victory over their North African rivals to claim their 10th AFCON championship title. Cape Verde took home […] The post Egypt defeats Tunisia to clinch 10th men’s Handball AFCON title appeared first on KBC Digital.

The post Claims Ndume amade over tax law falsification sheer mischief – Reps deputy spokesman appeared first on Kemi Filani News. The Deputy Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has claimed comments made by Senator Ali Ndume that the recently passed tax laws were altered. He described the allegation as “sheer mischief.” Agbese said all legislative procedures were strictly followed in the passage of the tax laws, adding that the sustained focus on claims […] The post Claims Ndume amade over tax law falsification sheer mischief – Reps deputy spokesman appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

Actress, Grace Charis Bassey Effah (formerly known as Belinda Effa) has hit back at people single shaming her, saying she should get married so she won't ‘expire.’She joined the United States Navy and became a U.S citizen in 2025.

Yes, Kimberly Guilfoyle is at it again - this time, the U.S. ambassador to Greece has rocked up to a formal meeting dressed for a night on the town.

During her time as the U.S. attorney general, Pam Bondi has made quite an impression, and she's even gone full grandma mode with some of her fashion choices.

Erika Kirk might think that her meet-cute with her late husband, Charlie Kirk, was the stuff of fairytales - but the internet doesn't agree.