Duncan Kibet Receives Unconditional Admission to MKU:
After an 11‑year break since high schooland a 250 km walk to raise funds for his Bachelor of Education degree, Duncan Kibet’s story is a remarkable testament to courage, resilience, and the transformative power of education.
Mount Kenya University (MKU) has now granted him unconditional admission and will accommodate him at the MKU hostels as he completes his admission requirements.
Let’s join hands and support Duncan as he begins this new academic journey. His determination reminds us that no dream is too distant when the spirit is willing.
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Give TV47 Kenya a try—I just stumbled on it and now I’m totally hooked, especially as a young viewer craving real talk (no paid promo here, just sharing a genuine find). You’ll uncover untold stories from Kenya’s 47 counties through gripping feature stories and sharp, balanced discussions that reveal fresh angles on local issues you won’t find elsewhere.
Children have always had stories worth telling, but too often they went unseen. Today, Mtoto News and TV47 are changing that, bringing stories of imagination, play, and justice directly to where everyone can witness them.
The laughter of B418, the creativity of Hobby Hub, the lessons of Mtoto na Sheria, and the adventures of Mission Accomplished have long inspired online audiences. Now, these stories are stepping out of screens and into living rooms, reaching families across the country. Every story is a chance to celebrate the voices, perspectives, and dreams of children.
When children’s stories are shared widely, they do more than entertain; they educate, inspire, and shape the way adults see childhood. Visibility is power, and every story counts.
Through this partnership between Mtoto News and TV47, children’s voices reach new audiences, bridging the gap between digital platforms and traditional media, and ensuring that young voices are seen, heard, and valued everywhere.
Watch, celebrate, and share these stories because every view amplifies a child’s voice.
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WORLD’S MOST CHAOTIC FUNERALS IN HISTORY
The world has witnessed numerous funerals marked by chaos, grief, and uncontrolled crowds. Below are some of the most unforgettable examples that show how emotion and national devotion can easily turn tragic.
1. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini – Iran (1989)
The funeral of Ayatollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, drew an estimated 10 million mourners, one of the largest gatherings in modern history. The crowd was so dense that the coffin was dropped several times, and at one point, the body was briefly lost amid the sea of mourners. Soldiers fired into the air to regain order as the ceremony descended into chaos. The event became a symbol of both Iran’s devotion and volatility.
2. Yasser Arafat – Palestine (2004)
When Yasser Arafat, leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization, died in 2004, his funeral spiraled into turmoil. Thousands of mourners stormed the helicopter carrying his coffin, forcing guards to fire shots in the air. The mass quickly overran the burial site, preventing the planned ceremony from taking place. Originally scheduled in Gaza, the event had to be moved to Cairo, Egypt, for safety reasons, highlighting the uncontrollable grief of his supporters.
3. Qasem Soleimani – Iran (2020)
The funeral of Major General Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. airstrike, turned deadly in his hometown of Kerman. A stampede erupted as mourners pushed forward to view his coffin, resulting in at least 56 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Streets overflowed as millions came out to honor him, and ambulances struggled to reach victims through the crowds. It was one of the deadliest funeral disasters in recent history.
4. Princess Diana – United Kingdom (1997)
The death of Princess Diana drew a global outpouring of grief never before seen in Britain. Though not violent, the emotional intensity was overwhelming. Millions lined London’s streets, and over 2.5 billion people watched on television. Flor
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Santa Claus has left the North Pole 🎄!
Watch Santa's journey as he delivers presents to children worldwide with the NORAD Santa Tracker 🎁🎄 https://t.co/KbbwM7t6Ce
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
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He is the richest man in Asia.
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