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Nigerian Singer Ayra Starr to perform in Kenya

February 17, 2023
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Nigerian songstress Ayra Starr has announced that she will be performing in Kenya soon. The star will entertain Kenyans alongside Mejja and Khaligraph Jones at the Shoke Shoke festival which is aimed at promoting sustainability. The event wich is dubbed shoke shoke (an alias of Kesho kesho) will seek to address to address the need of protecting 'the tomorrow'. It is set to take place between 3rd and4th March at KICC. In the festival, there will be no single use plastics and there will be recycling points . Additionally, 10,000 trees will be planted in partnership with Miti Alliance and the Kenya Forest Services. The event has been organized by Mwanaume Ni Effort initiative. According to the organisers, sustainable music festival will be the first of its kind in Nairobi with the aim of educating the youth on the importance of going green for a sustainable environment. "We are passionate about both entertainment and the environment. We also believe that the best way to reach Gen Z’s and millennials with the message of sustainability is through music and entertainment. The environment is our home and the more we destroy our home, the more we will suffer the consequences of our action

Ayra Starr set to perform alongside Mejja and Khaligraph Nigerian songstress Ayra Starr has announced that she will be performing…

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Diana Marua lists causes of fallout with Bahati’s baby mama Vyette Obura

February 15, 2023
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Diana Marua explains the cause of fallout with Bahati's baby mama Vyette Obura

Kenyan singer Bahati’s wife Diana Marua has revealed the reason behind her seperation with Bahati’s baby mama Vyette Obura. Obura…

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“Usivunje ndoa yangu,” Stivo simple boy warns Pritty vishy

February 14, 2023
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Kenya Rapper Stephen Otieno alias Stivo Simple Boy has warned his baby mama Pritty Vishy against breaking his marriage. Pritty Vishy shared on Instagram a beautiful TBT Valentines photo with Stivo. "To our online inlaws ata nyinyi mnaona ni valentines 💝💖 Anyway happy valentines day jaherana," she captioned the photo. The post did not go well with his ex-boyfriend Stivo Simple Boy considering that he is newly married. "Usivunje ndoa yangu tafadhali. Mi niko welo welo nalishwa mapocho pocho uku siko soko niache tu," he hit back. A week ago Stivo Simple Boy introduced his wife to the public. The Mihadarati-hitamaker was speaking during the burial of his father Anthony Adera on January, Saturday,11. "Hello everyone, my name is Stephen Otieno. I am the last born in this family. I came a long with my wife Grace Atieno," he addressed the mourners. After introduction, a beautiful lady with short hair stepped out and made her address. "I am Grace Atieno and I am married in this home by Stephen Otieno.We are so sad for losing our father," she said Stivo Simple Boy broke up with Pritty Vishy 2 years a go over infidelity. The rapper accused her of hanging out with rich men 'sponsors' for money. Pritty however defended herself terming Stivo as insecure. She allured that Stivo was accusing her for sleeping with with her longtime friends she made we before he knew him.

Stivo Simple boy warns Pritty Vishy for sharing TBT photo. Kenya Rapper Stephen Otieno alias Stivo Simple Boy has warned…

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“Bora sijauzia babako,” Eve Mungai fires back at a fan

February 13, 2023
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Kenyan queen of TikTok Eveungai is one of Kenyan content celebrities who face trolls from social media users.Mungai is is one of the best content creators in Kenya with a huge following following on social media. Despite being loved by many, she also face backlash from a section of her followers. Earlier on, the revealed that when ahe was new to the industry, she would cry when cyber-bullied. According to her, she was not used to trolls and she was almost giving up. After staying in the industry for a while, Mungai has got used to trolls and she seems to have developed a tough skin. She no longer gives her criticals any chance. She has mastered the art of hitting back at those who talk trash to her. In a recent conversation, Mungai told off a fan who questioned her dressing. During the Tanzanian Singer Harmonize's show at Embu, Eve Mungai stepped out in a very short beautiful dress that paraded acres of her yummy thighs. Mungai also shared a video on her official tiktok page.Though she looked smart, one of her fan decided to criticize her outfit, terming her as prostitute. "Unataa malaya," the fan wrote. The comment did not go well with the content creator The angry Mungai savagely responded back to the critic, said that she has never sold out the services to the critic's father. "Bora sijauzia babako," she fired back.

Kenyan content creator Eve Mungai is one of Kenyan content celebrities who face trolls from social media users. Mungai is…

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“Hajui Kitu,” Robert Alai faults appointment of Azziad Nasenya

February 12, 2023
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Popular ODM blogger and Kileleshwa MCA robert Alai has faulted appointment of TikToker Azziad Nasenya into Talanta Hela Council. Alai has insisted that Azziad has no talent beyond dancing in TikTok videos. Talanta Hela Council was recently created to ensure those in creative industry get good returns for their efforts. Among those appointed into the council are digital strategist Dennis Itumbi, TikToker Azziad Nasenya, and musicians Wahu kagwi and Wahu akothee. Robert Alai wonders what Azziad knows about creative economy or even identifying talent. Youth Affairs, Sports, and the Arts cabinet secretary Abubu Namwamba established two committees, Sport and Creatives. The Creatives Technical Committee, which is led by Comedian Daniel Dambuki popularly know as Churchill consist of 10 members including; Jimmi Gathu,Rosemary Wahu Kagwi, Akinyi OdongoEsther Akoth, Susan Ekasiba,Kizito Makhande, Azziad Nasenya, Awadhi Salim Awadhi, Douglas Kipkirui Langat, and Catherine Kamau. In a post he shared on twitter, Alai insisted that Azziad has nothing to offer to the council. According to him, the Tiktok queen know nothing beyond dancing. “I love and respect Azziad. However, I don’t know her competence. Beyond TikTok dancing, I don’t understand what serious thing she knows about creative economy or even identifying talent. We have enough Kenyans who know much more about this. I can share some names.”

Popular ODM blogger and Kileleshwa MCA robert Alai has faulted appointment of TikToker Azziad Nasenya into Talanta Hela Council. Alai…

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John Marete: From losing Job at Citizen Tv to Owning A Popular Tv Channel

February 11, 2023
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John Marete is the face behind popular Meru based Weru Tv and Weru FM. Marete first worked as the head of Camera at the RMS - owned Citizen Tv. He however lost his job in 2016. Losing the lucrative job from the giant media house did not dim his Journalism career. In the same year, he launched Weru Tv. Weru Tv broadcasts in Kimeru language. It has grown to be the top news channel Mt.Kenya East region, with it huge fanbase in Meru and Tharaka Nithi County. Marete later launched Weru FM in 2017 to counter RMS-owned Muga FM and Meru Fm which is owned by Media Max. While speaking in a an interview, John Marete's former colleagues deacribed him as a leader who had entrepreneural mind. “Marete was a leader who clearly showed signs to make major moves in the media sector. His efforts helped him build what he has achieved today.He was a key figure in grooming many cameramen who have since made major strides working in leading media stations,” the journalist said. The Tv station has maximized on the local population’s interest by focusing heavily on Meru culture. Marete went on to start a radio station, Weru FM, in June 2017 that broadcasted in Meru as well. Weru FM got a boost after he brought together some of the region’s most well-known media personalities, including Makena Materi of Muuga FM, Gachururiga Ka Awerû from Thîîrî FM and Rita Kanorio of Meru FM.

John Marete is the face behind popular Meru based Weru Tv and Weru FM.Marete first worked as the head of…

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Joyce Awino: Meet 22-year old lady fitting tiles like a pro

February 11, 2023
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The story of Joyce Awino is a cocktail of of resilience and determination. The 22-year old lady has worked against all odds to shine in the male-dominated building sector. Immediately after her completing her secondary school education in 2019, it became apparent that she would not join higher institution of learning. With a D+ in KCSE and a poverty-stricken background, her education life came to an end. Unaware of her fate, Awino travelled to Nairobi to stay with her older brother.It is while there that she met her boyfriend Sylvester Otongo who then taught her how to fit tiles. While speaking speaking to Public News, Awino revealed that her dream was to be an engineer or a technician. "I always wanted to be an engineer, electrician, a plumber... something technical. My parents kept on telling me that they'll take me to school until I lost hope. But I am glad that I am now an expert in tiles fitting," Awino said. It took Awino just two months just two months to master the skill. After the schooling, she began with her boyfriend, carrying between Ksh. 600 and Ksh.1000 per day. Awino praised Otongo for being exceptional and selfless. "Otongo is not like other boyfriends. When I requested him to teach me I thought he would refuse but he was more than willing to." No Gain Without Pain At first, Awino used to feel a lot of back pain after working but she soon got used to it. She also decried clients who do not pay their money on time. "Sometimes people do not realize how hard we work. You will find someone staying for so long without paying dues." Awino and Otongo now run a tiles -fitting called Fieldspar tiles installer centre. They charges KSh 300 for plain tiles per square foot and KSh 450 per square foot for patterned tiles. The companies has over 23 people and travel across the country to deliver the services.

The story of Joyce Awino is a cocktail of of resilience and determination. The 22-year old lady has worked against…

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Owners of Popular Tv Channels in Kenya

February 11, 2023
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Owner of Popular Tv channels In Kenya SK Macharia ( Citizen Tv, Chairman RMS) Macharia is one of Kenyan business mogul with huge investment in meda industry. He is ther owner Citizen TV Kenya. Citizen Tv is the largest news channels in Kenya. The channel was launched in 1999. It suffered setbacks in early 2000 following a dispute between Macharia and the then President Dainel Moi. It was relaunched in 2006. SK Macharia founded Royal Media Services (RMS) in 1977. The giant media house has grown to be one of the leading media houses in Kenya. Royal Media Services has both national and community-based stations. They include; Viusasa, iNooro TV, Radio Citizen, Inooro FM, Chamge FM, Ramogi FM, Egesa FM and Mulembe FM. Moi Gideon (KTN) The late President President Gideon Moi also invested in the lucrative media industry. He founded Kenya Television News (KTN) in 1990s. KTN is among the leading News Channels in Kenya. It operates under Standard Media Group as the parent company. The group also owns several other media stations/channels; KTN Home, KTN News, Burudani TV, and Farmers TV among others. Standard Media Group focuses on news, current events, and Kenyan affairs, as well as documentaries and investigative pieces Simon Gicharu (TV 47) Professor Simon Gicharu is the face behind TV 47. He is also the founder of Mount Kenya University. He owns TV47 which is managed by Cape Media Limited. The Tv was launched in 2019, and broadcasts in English and Kiswahili.The station has progressively developed over the years, attracting top talent such as Churchil Ndambuki who has recently joined the station. The television station has a terrestrial reach of 1.4 million viewers in Nairobi and 3.6 million in Central Kenya, according to a Geopoll estimate from 2021. Andrew Ngirici (Mt.Kenya TV) Andrew Ngirici is a Kirinyaga businessman, and husband to Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Ngirici. Ngirici is the owner of Mt Kenya TV through Slopes Media Company as of 2021. The news channel broadcasts in Kikuyu language. In 2020 and 2021, the media house was accused of not paying up its staff journalists. This made many anchors, reporters, and producers to publicly quit the station. John Marete (Weru TV) John Marete is the face behind popular vernacular news channel Weru Tv. He was formerly working as the head of camera at Citizen Tv. Marete launched Weru Tv in 2016 after he lost his job at Citizen Tv. He later launched Weu FM to counter RMS -owned Muuga FM. Weru Tv has ever since grown to be the leading news channel in both Meru and Tharaka Nithi County. Rodgers Kipempe Mpuru (Meru Tv) Rodgers Kipempe Mpuru is the son of Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi. Young as he is, Kipempe isj a business mogul and the Secretary-General of NOPEU political party. Rodgers is the owner of MERU TV, one of the top vernacular stations in the country. He also owns Thiiri FM- an upcoming radio station.The two stations broadcasts in Kimeru language. Kipempe came into limelight after media uncovered his vast wealth. The politician's son is rumoured to have over 18 expensive cars. Additionally, Kipempe has interests in the banking sector owning microfinance that targets and empowers business people and farmers through loans and agribusiness projects. Chepkwony Joshua He is the owner of Kass TV . The Tv channel operates under Joshua Chepkowny’s Kass Media Group, which transmits in the Kalenjin language. While speaking in an interview, Chepkwony Jushua revealed the idea of setting up Kass TV came up through requests by the fans of Kass FM. It was first vernacular television network, with an average of 5.1 hours of viewing each week, according to a report published in 2021.

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