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From robotic vacuum cleaners doing their job at hotel lobbies to smart robots delivering food in restaurants, the use of...
From robotic vacuum cleaners doing their job at hotel lobbies to smart robots delivering food in restaurants, the use of...
TECNO Mobile, one of the leading smartphones manufacturer, has today unveiled its latest innovation, the TECNO Phantom V Flip 5G...
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and his Westlands colleague Tim Wanyonyi have been tipped as potential and powerful individuals who...
Xiaomi announced today the Redmi 12, its latest mid-range smartphone with outstanding features designed for anyone seeking maximum value, an...
OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, has announced the global availability of its Find N3 and Find N3 Flip...
International Housing Solutions (IHS), a private equity fund manager investing in green affordable housing across Sub-Saharan Africa, has, through its...
Epson, a global technology leader, today launched its new range of flexible scanning solutions at GITEX 2023 to cater to...
OPPO Kenya today announced the launch of the new OPPO A78 in Kenya. Featuring an upgraded FHD+ AMOLED Display, Dual...
The Kenya’s midrange smartphone market is rapidly evolving with newer and better devices entering the market. The market segment has...
Kenya’s 2021/22 budget is expected to top Ksh.3.5 trillion with National Treasury divulging details to the spending plans in the...
By Shadrack Nyakoe The Justice and Freedom party led by its party Leader Justus Mumbi have condemned the government for...
Pay Television Company StarTimes has today announced a price reduction of up to 33% targeting new subscribers acquiring the company’s...
Today, Kenya Wine Agencies Ltd (KWAL) hosted an official function to commemorate the ground breaking of its Ksh 4 Billion...
In May 25th the year 2019, chaos erupted at a church in Nairobi’s Buruburu Phase 4 Estate when youths who...
Atleast 24 more health centres will be commissioned before the next general elections. The Nairobi Metropolitan Service ( NMS) and...
After making its debut in the Kenyan smartphone market in 2020 with a record release of more than six gadgets...
President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked his Deputy William Ruto to stop engaging in double speak regarding the government's development agenda....
Kibra Member of Parliament Imran Okoth has officially unveiled Kibra Secondary school state of art classes a project that has...
Family Bank has expanded its branch network to 92 across 37 counties with the opening of a new branch in...
Credits CNN. CNN International’s Eleni Giokos explores explores how data and technology are transforming transport infrastructure across the continent. First...
Youth and Women groups in Nairobi on Wednesday received cheques worth Sh 176.5million as an empowerment kitty. The cheques were...
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris and Chief Administrative Secretary Rachel Shebesh have called on Nairobi youths and women to rally...
UNITLIFE, the United Nations initiative dedicated to fighting chronic malnutrition through innovation, and the Ecobank Group Foundation have launched “Make...
The ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Co-operatives has set aside more than Kshs 2.2 Billion for the involvement of...
The Rockefeller Foundation announces an initial USD 34.95 million to ensure more equitable access to Covid-19 testing and vaccines; leverage...
By Kelvin Majangah People living with disability and Kenyans at large have condemned Suna East MP Junet Mohamed for his...
HONEY, the new Pan-African lifestyle channel, goes live on Monday, 15 February 2021 at 18:00 (EAT), offering an exhilarating blend...
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is banking on the adoption of Alternative Building Technologies to develop quality affordable homes across...
Sixty-one per cent of respondents to a global survey amongst accountancy and finance professionals say that they work in an...
KCB introduced discounted financing facility to boost KCB MSME customers whose operations have been adversely affected by COVID-19. Micro, small and medium...
Carbacid Investments PLC’s (CIL) shareholders have today approved the acquisition of up to 100% of the shareholding of BOC Kenya...
Credits CNN Umra Omar is an award-winning social entrepreneur, community leader, and the founder of Safari Doctors, a mobile medical...
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has asked the Witness Protection Agency to place all of his witnesses against Interior Principal...
Congratulations on your outstanding achievement E Martin Wambora EGH .You deserve every bit of it. You have made us proud....
Former Kiambu Sports and Touth CEC Karungo wa Thang’wa has translated to Kikuyu language the letter addressed to President Uhuru...
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) recorded a net sales decline of 3% to Kshs 44.5 billion for the half-year ended...
Google on Wednesday committed $10 million (Ksh1.1 billion) to support economic recovery in Kenya, which has been battered by the...
In recent years, Africa continent’s engagement with China has progressively grown with different African countries engaging China on diverse spheres....
The Leading energy producer, KenGen, has announced a Ksh.13.9 Billion profit before tax for the Financial year ended June 2020....
The Alcohol Beverage Association of Kenya (ABAK) is concerned about a private member’s Bill by Wundanyi MP Danson Mwakuwona seeking...
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has released guidelines outlining the applicable corporation tax rates for the years of income 2020...
Online logistics platform, Sendy, and Crediation, a fintech firm based in Nairobi have entered into a financing agreement that will...
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko now says that he will sue Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho for character assassination and...
By Barbara Onkoba Indigenous hotel group PrideInn, is tapping technology to launch enhanced conferencing capabilities. The new initiative dabbed “RevMeet”...
Covid -19 clearance at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport has been made easier following the adoption of a digitisation platform...
Samsung has partnered with Safaricom for the pre-order of the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S21 range of devices. The Galaxy...
In a bid to provide clean and safe water for communities in Kericho, James Finlay Kenya, Ministry of Energy and...
News that one Paul Ndung’u had been ejected from all the Sportpesa boards may not have come as a surprise...
The tech sector this year, according to many tech gurus, is set to be defined by Artificial Intelligence of Things...
Sources reveal that the former Nairobi Governor may have held a meeting with ODM leader Raila Odinga but the two...
The confusion surrounding the swearing-in of Ann Kananu as the substantive governor continues to reign after it emerged that there...
The impeachment of Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and the subsequent process to replace him with Anne Kananu Mwendwa as the...
Youth in Kenya have been challenged to exploit their talents and creativity for income-generating opportunities as a way of tackling...
Kenyan scientists have raised an alarm on a coronavirus variant they say differs from the one spreading in South Africa...
Embu County is set to host some of the most acclaimed Israeli agricultural technologies in a trade fair set for...
Emirates has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become one of the first airlines in the world...
Remarks by President Uhuru Kenyatta that he helped former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to clinch the gubernatorial seat have sparked...
Prepare to shake, not stir, the January blues in 007 fashion. Owing to the massive success of the M-Net Movies Presents 007...
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has hit out at the Deputy President William Ruto over his recent remarks that the...
Kenya’s first indigenous hospitality leader Sarova Hotels and Resorts has introduced two other brands to its portfolio, The Kitchen by...
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled the 2021 Ultra series premium monitors as it cements its innovation leadership in the category. The...
Credits CNN CNN International showcases the fast-growing world of esports, meeting rising stars from Kenya and South Africa who are...
Samsung Electronics has launched the Galaxy S Series range of smart phones globally. The range includes the Galaxy S21 Ultra,...
The High Court sitting in Nairobi has dismissed an appeal by Mars Logistics Limited contesting a charge of Value Added...
By Barbara Onkoba The Hospitality industry in Kenya is hopeful that the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector will...
MansaX delivered 18.75% return after fees (23.75% gross return) in 2020 despite the effects of the COVID19 pandemic on both...
Roots Party candidate Isaac Chege Claims he is the best Candidate to Succeed Sonko Roots party of Kenya has joined...
Nyandarua speaker Ndegwa Wahome on Tuesday officiated the assembly session despite the earlier reports of impeachment by members of County...
A Nairobi-based Chelsea fan and businessman Mutuku Muoka has become the first person to win the SportPesa Mid-Week Jackpot since...
Swedish bus and heavy trucks manufacturer Scania will venture into mass production of high capacity buses once the demand for...
A family has made a public appeal for medical funds to help their 3 year child suffering from Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (Soft Tissue...
By Mourice Seretta Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua has said that Murang’a Senator who is also the Senate Majority Chief...
Kenyans have warmed up to realme products few months after setting foot in the Kenyan market. The world’s fastest-growing smartphone...
By Nelson Maina. Kenya’s agriculture has beaten the odds of a difficult 2020 to end on a high, having registered...
By Mourice SerettaTrident insurance company limited is on the spot for allegedly frustrating its clients. This is after it emerged...
Kenya Film Commission will award a total of Ksh 3 Million prize money to the winners of the 10th edition...
By Jacktone Lawi The county of Nairobi in conjunction with the Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS) have flagged off 24 tonnes...
German RPA provider Servicetrace and Kenyan African Elite Group - Tech signed a training services agreement which is aimed at...
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) are collaborating on a new long-term initiative to showcase, empower and...
Credits CNN. In a report for CNN’s Call to Earth, the network reports from Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago north of...
Kenya Breweries Limited in partnership with The Liquor House has opened the country’s first liquor supermarket. The country’s first liquor...
By Mourice SerettaCheki.co.ke has celebrated its 10th anniversary since its inception in Kenya.Speaking during a dinner and a cake cutting...
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has said that he is happy and excited to go back to his life and...
By Mourice Seretta Kenya Breweries Limited has been named Private Sector winner of the 2020 SDGs Kenya Awards, during the...
By Jacktone Lawi HIVand AIDS is still the leading cause of mortality among women and children according to the latest...
· Investigational New Drug application approved by the FDA for COVID-19 candidate vaccine, allowing BAT to progress into a Phase...
Amidst calls for social distancing and avoiding use of cash owing to curb the spread of Covid-19, the Government has...
The Financial Reporting Centre is on a trail of monies in the scandal in a bid to get to the...
It is now nine months since the hygiene crisis started. Hand washing with soap is one way to effectively prevent oneself...
- ibis styles Nairobi, Westlands launched a Festive Menu, in preparation for the forthcoming festive season. The celebration held at...
The African region is the fastest growing continent in terms of internet penetration. Recent reports from GSMA show that only 300 million...
By Oduor Jacktone LG East Africa has today announced the top winners of the recently completed digital campaign dubbed the...
The fate of Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko will be prosecuted by the entire senate.Speaker Ken Lusaka invoked standing order 74...
By Kelvin Majangah Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has unveiled the 2020 Festive Gifting catalogue. The festive catalogue aims to give...
The Attorney General may have to lead fresh talks between the Nairobi Metropolitan Service and the Nairobi City County Government...
The festive season is bound to look very different this year, but, there are still a lot of ways to...
By Oduor Jacktone The serviced apartments sector within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area has recorded a 3.6% drop in average rental...
By Eunice Kayo Octagon Insurance Brokers Ltd, a subsidiary of Octagon Africa Financial Services Ltd, has partnered with Jubilee Health...
The impeachment of Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has elicited mixed reactions from Nairobi residents, with majority praising the Nairobi County...
BIC onboards Content Creators for its Social Distancing Campaign BIC, the country’s leading stationery brand, has partnered with family-focused digital...
Kenya Breweries Limited kicked off an integrated marketing and communication campaign that is aimed at celebrating 200 years of its...
By Oduor Jacktone Scottish Highland distillery Glenmorangie hosted a single malt whisky event to celebrate the new launch of Penny...
TechnoServe, an international nonprofit economic development organization, in partnership with the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), is hosting its...
By Joseph Magero Everyone wants to reduce the approximately 30,000 annual tobacco-related deaths in Kenya; so it’s especially disappointing to...
Atleast 82 MCAs in Nairobi now claim that they did not append their signature on the Sonko impeachment motion. They...
Pay Television Company StarTimes Media subscribers are set to be rewarded with integrated e-shopping platform StarTimes GO shopping vouchers for every Ksh....
KENYA is falling behind the rest of the world in the battle to save the lives of millions of smokers,...
Shoppers usually look out for Black Friday offers to acquire preferred items at a bargain. On Friday 27th November, e-commerce platform...
Ken Wakuraya is a familiar face in our local television station as he alongside his power partner Muthoni Wamukiri anchors...
By TheTimes Tough times lie ahead for Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko after the county assembly formally begun the process of...
Integrated e-shopping platform StarTimes GO, has become the first recipient of Cofek’s #ConsumerTopBrands awards. The dedicated 24/7 shopping channel prides itself for enabling...
Maisha Magic East and Maisha Magic Plus have received 16 nominations at this year’s Kalasha TV and Film Awards, reaffirming...
Former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Ndung'u Waititu has claimed that his friend turn foe Stephen Ndichu who is County Speaker betrayed...
Purple Dot International Limited, a fast growing and dynamic residential, commercial real estate developer has today broke ground on its...
As the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic continues to ravage the country, the paint business has been adversely affected as...
Credits CNN CNN International is launching a new series, Connecting Africa which will profile the people, projects and companies revolutionizing...
Global Chinese manufacturer Jiangyin Tianjiang Pharmaceutical company limited has today launched herbal medicines in Kenya to boost immunity, treat and...
The hard times that Kenyans have been witnessing in the past few months is set to ease following the recent...
Initiative has encouraged children replicate their school experience to establish kitchen gardens at home With schools closed in response to...
Murangá based food processor, Del Monte Kenya Limited (DMKL) has officially launched its Women's Health and Empowerment program with a...
Sarova Hotels and Resorts, Kenya’s first indigenous hospitality company has this year clinched top accolades at the 14th edition of...
NRG Radio, has bagged not only one but two prestigious international radio awards. Celebrating this morning, the national urban youth...
By Tabby Cmatwa MultiChoice Kenya is overflowing with excitement and an abundance of premium content this festive season offering customers...
Hennessy embarks on supporting creatives, empowers e-tailers as businesses go fully digitalHennessy through its Never Stop Never Settle campaign initially...
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is now calling for a multi-sectorial and pragmatic approach by governments and stakeholders to support...
realme has once again made good on its promise to offer the Kenyan smartphone market a comprehensive, superior, innovative experience...
Nairobi Govenor Mike Sonko has vowed to challenge in court the decision by the Nairobi City County Assemby to reject...
Vivo smartphone has officially announced the availability of its latest mid-range smartphone the vivo Y20 in Kenya with official sales going live...
By Eunice Kayo The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) and thematic TV channel CBS Justice, owned by AMC Networks International –...
The month of October marked 25 years of Internet in Africa, a major milestone and an opportune time to reflect...
Credits CNN CNNIC and Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) are partnering on a cross-platform campaign that explores how innovation will change...
CNNIC has appointed two joint-heads of CNN’s international advertising sales business to give brands and advertisers from wherever they are...
DStv is has announced the launch of the new Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) on DStv channel 123, from today, 2...
BCW Africa, Brand Leadership, Kantar and Geopoll today announced the launch of the #BuyAfricaBuildAfrica initiative. This initiative encourages local brands...
By Eunice Kayo Cytonn Real Estate, the development affiliate of Cytonn Investments, handed over the second phase of its Kshs...
Program aims to reach more than 36 000 patients per year across Kenya, broadening access and helping strengthen the healthcare...
StarTimes GO, the integrated e-shopping platform will this Friday 30th October extend great discounts on music related devices including wireless headphones,...
Nominated Member of Parliament Maina Kamanda and his Makandara counterpart who is also ODM chairman in Nairobi George Aladwa have...
In the wake of the festive season, the world fastest-growing smartphone brand realme plans to unveil another trendsetting product from...
Pressure mounts on DPP to revisit Jambopay’s Sh 1.1 billion fraudcase Legal experts and lobby groups have questioned the motive...
From coast to coast, toast to toast, Moët & Chandon celebrated this year’s Moët Grand Day with an unforgettable...
OPPO Kenya has today launched the OPPO A93, the latest addition to the A Series portfolio. The OPPO A93, which...
The launch of the first integrated e-shopping television channel StarTimes GO has enriched Kenya’s e-shopping experience with an enriched category...
The world’s fastest-growing smartphone maker, realme has introduced realme Buds Q in the Kenyan market. This following realme’s commitment to...
By Samson Wire. Nairobi county Engineers are on the spotlight after Business People located at Pokomo road demanded 5million in...
By Samson Wire. Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has extended a waiver on rent payable to the Nairobi City County for...
The Ministry of ICT, Innovation, and Youth Affairs and the World Bank have launched a Ksh120 million initiative dubbed the...
Credits CNN In an interview with CNN’s Richard Quest, the CEO of Safaricom PLC, Peter Ndegwa, outlined how he expects M-Pesa to...
Smartphone giant OPPO is set to introduce the amazing OPPO A93 to the Kenyan market, making it the latest addition...
Do you prefer shaving from home or having your own shaver while visiting your regular barbershop? To maintain that clean...
By Oduor Jacktone The efficiency in response to aeronautical Search and Rescue is set to improve drastically after the Kenya...
Maendeleo Chap Chap party leader and presidential aspirant Dr Alfred Mutua has called on President Uhuru Kenyatta to constitute a...
Maendeleo Chap Chap party leader and presidential aspirant Dr. Alfred Mutua has urged president Uhuru Kenyatta to urgently set in...
Leading energy producer, Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is set to earn about USD 1,100,960 (about Ks 118million) in the...
Machakos Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua has called on the people of Mt. Kenya region to remain united ahead of the...
Kiambu governor James Nyoro has said the completion of Kirigiti Stadium will be a game-changer for Kiambu youths and society...
BIDCO Africa Limited, has implemented a smart electrification solution for its latest production site at Bidco Industrial Park in Ruiru....
By Oduor Jacktone Maendeleo Chap Chap party leader and presidential aspirant Dr Alfred has urged the government to put in...
It’s all about real design Friday, 9th October 2020…Phones have evolved immensely since the 80’s, both in design and function...
Salon and wellness services online booking platform, Saspacity, has rolled out its services in Kenya as it targets to tap...
By Mourice Seretta Barely a day after the National Security Advisory Committee led by Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua...
By Kelvin Majangah RUBiS Energy Kenya has officially launched into the market following the successful acquisitions of KenolKobil Plc and...
After the successful launch and roll out of realme C15,The brand has now rolled out the second Hot Sale for...
By Archaedious Ashiono The University Student Leaders are now calling on the government to waive school fees as part of...
Uchumi Supermarkets Plc has opened an online portal for trade and services creditors to register their debts as part of...
The Kenya Tobacco Control Alliance (KETCA) wants the government ban nicotine pouches or put in place stiffer regulatory measures for...
The Kenya Revenue Authority has won a tax suit filed by Highlands Mineral Water Company Limited challenging a tax demand...
The county government will work with the national government to speed up renovation of Nairobi’s City Stadium. This is in...
By Shadrack Nyakoe Fresh feuds has evoked between the two agencies running the Kenya's Capital city after a mother conceived...
The Tax Appeals Tribunal has dismissed an application filed by Subru Motors Limited seeking stay of collection of taxes amounting...
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Carol Koech as the new Chief...
By Erick Ludeya The Kenya Revenue Authority has reached agreement with the Nairobi City County Government over settlement of the...
By Gor Ogutu dikson@thetimes.co.ke Kenya Federation of Employers (FKE) has established the Kenya Business and Disability Network (KBDN) intended to...
By Mourice Seretta World Animal Protection has launched a global digital campaign to end wildlife trade. The campaign aims to...
By Mourice Seretta The Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, Noordin Haji now wants the immediate former Kenya Ports Authority, KPA,...
By Mourice Seretta President Uhuru Kenyatta has led the nation in mourning former Likoni Member of Parliament Masoud Mwahima who...
By Mourice Seretta Six people were arrested today in Mombasa after they staged a demonstration over the misappropriation of COVID-19...
By Gor Ogutu Gladys Kanyiva is a business woman on a mission. She is not your ordinary Sales and Marketing...
“My SACCO FOSA accounts were swept clean. I lost over Ksh90, 000 in a flash. Whoever was behind the criminal...
By Cynthia CM There is a famous Socrates phrase that goes, “the unexamined life is not worth living”. Do you...
By Mourice Seretta Several protestors who had converged at Nairobi’s Uhuru Park to protest against alleged misuse of funds in...
By Nemuel Ondima Following the resumption of international passenger flights, Emirates has announced that it is offering Kenyan travellers the...
Standard Chartered Kenya announced today that Gertrudes Hospital is the latest company to complete a drawdown from the Bank’s global USD1...
Consumer brands manufacturer Pwani Oil has acquired the popular Ushindi soap brand from PZ Cussons for Sh107 million. The deal,...
By Mourice Seretta EFG Hermes, the leading financial services corporation in Frontier Emerging Markets (FEM), has reported a net profit...
By Mourice Seretta To keep the malaria fight alive and front of mind during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new team...
By Mourice Seretta Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has been released unconditionally. Malala who was being held in Mumias Police Station...
Samsung has opened local pre orders for the recently launched Galaxy Note 20 Serries. The limited pre order period will...
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion of ethical business practices in order to...
Family Bank has posted a 63.6 per cent increase in its profit before tax for the Group through the first...
By Oduor Jacktone National Bank of Kenya (NBK) posted Kshs. 186million in profit before tax for the first half of...
By Mourice Seretta The cartels at Afya House may be gnashing their teeth as the fight to get them out...
By Adieri Mulaa The ruling Jubilee Party has endorsed former Makadara MP Benson Mutura for the position of Speaker of...
By Gor Ogutu The Building Brides Initiative (BBI) and the much touted handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader...
By Abednego Mwikya The Orange Democratic Movement has made changes in two key committees in a move aimed at revamping...
By Abednego Mwikya The resignation of embattled Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Beatrice Elachi has triggered speculations that the Nairobi Metropolitan...
By Jacktone Lawi After launching the vivo V19 a month ago, vivo is back announcing a new device, the vivo...
By Larmy Kelvin Economists and leading international Tobacco Harm Reduction experts, drawn from Africa and Europe, have stated that snus...
By Adieri Mulaa In the run up to the last General Election in August 2017, Senator Mike Sonko was quite...
By Mourice Seretta NARC Kenya party leader Martha Karua is faulting the government for allegedly failing to provide information to...
By Mourice Seretta As the world marks World Lions Day, World Animal Protection warns that the King of the Jungle...
Following the failed merger with Telkom Kenya, Bharti Airtel’s Airtel Kenya has launched a TV app services in a bid...
By Sophie Otiende July 30 every year marks World Day against Trafficking in Persons. On this day, organizations come together...
By Jacktone Lawi His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta has today issued an Executive Order establishing a framework for the management,...
By Mourice Seretta The Ministry of Health still insists that underlying medical conditions are the major causes of deaths of...
By Oduor Jacktone HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the appointment of Alain Lejeune in the new...
By Abednego Mwikya Electronics Manufacturer LG Electronics has launched an expansive showroom in Nairobi that will allow visitors experience its...
By Jacktone Lawi In recent times, screen picture quality has transcended high definition – these days, it’s all about ultra-high...
By Jacktone Lawi Galaxy Phone Series lovers will be spoilt for choice following the release of the latest range of...
By Abednego Mwikya A Kamukunji politician has petitioned The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to divide Kamukunji Constituency into two....
By Oduor Jacktone The Ministry of Health has received a boost in the fight against Covid-19 after Samsung handed smartphones...
By Abednego Mwikya Council of Governors chair and Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has come out to dispell speculations that his...