Twitter Introduces Its Own Stories; The Internet Goes Wild

Twitter is introducing its own version of stories dubbed "Fleets". "We want to make it possible for you to have conversations on the platform in new ways, with less pressure and more control", said the platform's Product Manager, Mo Al Adham through their blog, adding, "We will test, starting today in Brazil, a new feature called Fleets, a way to have conversations initiated with your fleeting thoughts. "Well, this did not go well with a big number of the world's tweeps as requests for an 'edit' button was still not addressed. The new feature also displeased many following stories existence in other major platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram resulting to #RIPTwitter trending worldwide.

Koffi Olomide Apologizes for Assaulting a Woman in Kenya

Koffi Olomide has apologized for his 2016 assault incident at JKIA. In a recorded video, the Congolese musician also thanked the Kenyan government for lifting his persona non grata ban, promising to return later this year for a show stopping performance. Olomide was deported by the Kenyan authorities in 2016, after a video in which he kicked one of his dancers at the airport went viral, sparking outrage.

Jeff Koinange Speaks on Nearly Landing in Jail

Jeff Koinange is speaking out on the time he was close to landing in jail on his defamation case. In an interview with Governor Mike Sonko on Wednesday night, the renowned media personality spoke about the time he was sued in a Kshs. 60million defamation case by business tycoon, Jimi Wanjigi in 2016. "I almost ended up behind bars back then. I'd probably be subscribed to the infamous prison beans by now", said Koinange. He was however released on a Kshs. 100,000 cash bail pending arraignment in 2017.

BMW Redesigns Its Logo

Leading auto manufacturer BMW has redesigned its iconic logo in over 20 years. The redesign is meant to "radiate more openness and clarity" said Jans Thiemer, BMW's Senior VP of Customer and Brand in a statement, adding it will aid in "significance and relevance for mobility and driving pleasure in the future."

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