Lupe Hernandez, a registered nurse in Bakersfield, California, invented hand sanitizers in 1966. By that time, ethanol (a form of alcohol) was the preferred skin antiseptic in hospitals.

As Lupe continued with her studies as a nurse, she discovered that cleaning alcohol can be delivered via a gel so that cleaning could occur without using soap and water. This lead to discovery of the really useful hand sanitizer. Originally it was only used in hospital settings, until it became commercialized by companies years later.

Fast forward to the year 2020, in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, hand sanitizers are in almost every persons, home, pocket and public place to prevent the spread of the pandemic. Hand sanitizers are easy to carry and effective in successfully killing Corona virus and alot of other germs that could make one sick.

There is an outcry after it emerged that Antiretroviral or ARV drugs donated by the US government for Kenyans in 2019 were diverted to a West African country after the local tax body, KRA allegedly imposed and demanded tax.

The 3.5 billion shillings consignment is believed to have been donated through USAID to benefit over 900,000 HIV positive Kenyans .
The United States government had partnered with the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority to receive the donation by USAID.
According to a local blog, KRA swiftly levied tax on the drugs.

However, KEMSA failed to get clearance to get the drugs because the US embassy refused to pay the tax arguing that it was a donation.
Accordingly, the Kenya Ports Authority reportedly declined to offload the consignment forcing the shipping company to seek for fresh instructions from the United States.

It is believed that the US government then donated the drugs to a West African country

For the past few days, King Kaka has been trending on all media platforms after releasing his controversial spoken-word piece Wajinga Nyinyi.

King Kaka’s piece comes only months after another spoken word artist Dorphanage dropped a similar rendition only varying in intensity and immediate impact.

Have Kenyan artists finally taken over the seemingly vacant role of the opposition in the country?

King Kaka’s seven-minute piece boldly speaks to the myriad social, economic, and political problems facing the country. Some of his lines directly mention senior political figures once implicated in the vices that bedevil the country.

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His lyrics have rebuked and lectured Kenyans on the need to hatch out of the gullible shell and realize the role that they are playing in sponsoring corruption, impunity among other mushrooming evils.

The video, which was uploaded on December 14th has already garnered 1.6 million views and is still counting.

As you would expect, the Kaka Empire CEO is now an insecure man saying his life in danger due to the threats he has allegedly received.

Commenting on his song, Kaka said, “This song is my contribution to the war on corruption, and all I can say is I need protection and your prayers.”

image source: instagram.com, @liomessi10lovers

On Monday, Lionel Messi won a record sixth Ballon d’Or after a close call with Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk. Cristiano Ronaldo comes in 2nd having won the award five times. But who are the Ballon d’Or winners for past two decades? Check out below:

Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z husband to one of the most decorated female singers, Beyonce’ was born in December 4, 1969. He is an American rapper, songwriter, producer & business man.

Jay-Z is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Earlier this year, he was named hip-hop’s first billionaire, according to Forbes.

BET caught up with hip hop and R&B artists to collect tributes in honor of Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter.

jay-z recreating his album covers is the coldest commercial ever made pic.twitter.com/to99sLHfBw

— ? (@mattwhitlockPM) December 4, 2019

GOAT Status? #JayZ pic.twitter.com/1j4ftWRy9V

— DaDome (@EnterDaDome) December 4, 2019

The Meteorological department of Kenya has warned the heavy rainfall to continue to be experienced in many parts of Kenya for the next few days. This follows just a few days after the department warned of heavy rainfall mostly around Southern and Western parts of the country last week.

Heading work on Monday ?‍♀️?
Take care if you will be on the roads as you may come across flooding water
Meanwhile take precautions during this heavy rainfall . pic.twitter.com/R8eDjQxNTP

— Kenya Met Department (@MeteoKenya) December 1, 2019

Last week, residents of West Pokot were buried alive in a devastating landslide after heavy rains pounded the region. Drivers are being warned to be careful of flooded roads as they travel around different parts of the region this coming week.

Heavy rainfall of more than 30mm in 24 hours is expected in the Southern and Western parts of the Country (See Counties listed) from Friday 29th November 2019. See detailed information below… pic.twitter.com/VlumeqHnOS

— Kenya Met Department (@MeteoKenya) November 28, 2019

The rainfall has caused havoc over the last few days especially across major roads. Kenyans on social media have posted videos showing the extent to which the floods have affected the drainage system especially within estates and the roads.

This is Africa

Nairobi Thika road to be precise

Where did we go wrong.

This is not safe for road users pic.twitter.com/vH4kmSIhOp

— Road Safety and Safe Driving Practices (@road_driving) December 1, 2019

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@Ma3Route Thika Road. Drive safely. pic.twitter.com/VegWRZtDiB

— Mendy Mariam (@MendyMariam) November 30, 2019

BREAKING
NAIROBI UNDER WATER

Areas most affected; Nairobi west, Riverside, brookside, Ukay Centre, South C. pic.twitter.com/lahKY3X8k9

— Neel (@NeelAkber) November 30, 2019

Unai Emery has been axed from Arsenal today morning after the Gunners’ 2-1 home defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League. They have also had a run of 7 match loss which was not taken well by the Arsenal fans and the board.

DDDDLDL

Arsenal are on their worst run of form since 1992 ? pic.twitter.com/eeHqQtRCDj

— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 28, 2019

Questions now arise as who will be the next Arsenal manger. Sky sports reveals that there are 10 hot contenders. According to the article, Mikel Arteta and Nuno Espirito Santo are among front runners for permanent job.

As Freddie Ljungberg, takes over as the interim boss, Arsenal followers wasted little time in saying goodbye to a manager whose recent time at the club is considered to have been a “disaster”. One of the fan’s source of anger was the mistreatment of Ozil, who is indeed Arsenal’s most loved as well as the highest paid player.

Mesut Ozil calling up Emery to say bye: pic.twitter.com/grWqZI4Cc6

Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) November 29, 2019

Arsenal will meet Norwich City, Brighton and West Ham united in their next three fixtures. Will they get back to their winning streaks?