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Shakespeare’s Secret Masterpiece: Did the Bard Pen the King James Bible as His Greatest Prank?

Imagine a world where the greatest literary mind of all time didn’t just write Hamlet or Romeo and Juliet—but secretly crafted the King James Bible, slipping in a cheeky wink to posterity. It's a notion so audacious it feels ripped from a Shakespearean comedy: the Bard, quill in hand, pulling the wool over the eyes of kings, clergy, and history itself. But is there a shred of truth to the tantalising claim that Shakespeare’s finest work—and most devilish jest—was the Holy Book that shaped the English-speaking world? Let’s dive into this literary whodunit with a pint of scepticism and a dash of Elizabethan flair. The King James Bible, unveiled in 1611, stands as a monument of language and faith. Commissioned by King James I, it was the brainchild of a crack team of 47 scholars—learned blokes steeped in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, tasked with forging a definitive English translation. Meanwhile, across the cobbled streets of London, William Shakespeare, born in 1564, was the toast of th...
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Operation in High Gear After Sakaja Orders Closure of Wines and Spirits Shops

On Friday 23 February 2024, Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja ordered the removal, within seven days, of all outlets selling wines and spirits at bus termini in the county. "We will no longer allow disorder in the city," he warned during a meeting that brought together stakeholders in the transport sector, including the Matatu Owners Association (MOA) and officials from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). "Nairobi is the capital city," he added. "We are working round the clock to ensure this. That is why today, I have directed the removal of all wines and spirits shops located around matatu terminals."

The operation, which commenced over the weekend, is in high gear.



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