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Edgar Otieno: Man who left bank job to hawk pencils in Nairobi Speaks

March 17, 2023
The story of Edgar Otieno cuts an image of an ambitious and daring young man. Years a go, Otieno left many in shock after he left a well-paying corporate job to hawk pencils in the streets of Nairobi. Otieno who was employed by Barclays Bank (Now ABSA) tendered his resignation letter, and got into streets with hope if making difference in the hawking sector. Many Kenyans view hawking as a preserve of the unemployed and unemployable. To Otieno however, it was a great opportunity to exercise his expertise as sales person. He wakes up every day, grooms to an impression of a corporate officer and heads to the street to start the day off. Many of those who interacted with Otieno wondored why a man with a banking background would leave a lucrative job to hawk pencils on the streets. Otieno had a simple answer, "In sales, people buy the seller before buying the product." True to his words, Otieno's impeccable dressing and willingness to speak multiple languages has won him so many clients. "I have been forced to learn basic phrases of different languages in Kenya.Over the years I have been on streets, I have learned that people prefer to by from their own or someone who speaks their language," he said. Otieno who hails from Busia County began his Sales career some years back. Upon arrival in Nairobi, he stumbled at a company that was recruiting sales agents for pencil and cutlery products. He began so well and within a short period, he was already the top performing sales agent. The company closed in 2005 but that did not cut short his passion, but instead embarked on personal business. While speaking in an earlier interview, Otieno said he enjoy hawking because of flexibility, something that give him freedom to pursue other interests like education and farming. Through his little earning, he was able to enroll for a diploma in social work, with hope of getting a better job. "In 2012 I enrolled for a diploma in social work buit I have not managed to get any job. Over the past I dismissed several job offers.I declined them because none was willing to pay me better than what I get in a day." Many people still holds misconception about Otieno some. Some believe that he is an undercover detective disguising as a hawker. They wonder how one can wear so impeccably for a job that involves running after customers. "People buy with their eyes first. If you dress well, they will buy from you," he said.

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Andrew Kibe Biography:Age, Education, wife, children, cars and Networth

March 16, 2023
Andrew Kibe Biography:Age, Education, wife, children, cars and Networth

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Pastor closes a church after winning 100 million bet

March 16, 2023
If you thought you had seen it all, then you're wrong. A Pastor in Uganda has left his congregants in shock for closing down his church after reaping big in sports betting. Pastor Tim took the bold step after he won over 100 million from sports betting (equivalent to Ksh 3,480,000). According to neighbors, man of God held several outdoor crusades in the area, where he narrated how he had a divine encounter with the Almighty. He also performed healing miracles. “We are also in shock. Pastor Tim used to hold big crusades here. He gave very big testimonies and shared big visions, saying God had appointed him a representative of heaven on earth," said a residen. While speaking in an interview, the pastor left many in shock. According to him, his aspiration was to be rich and not to draw souls to christ. “Lete not lie. I was motivated into opening the church after I saw pastors making millions of money after pulling large crowd. That is the reason I opened mine. I did not have anointing," he said. Pastor Tim further revealed that he turned into gambling after after he realized that his dream of making millions from his church was farfrom reality. “All along I had plans to close the Church, but I decided to take everything slowly, since I wholly depended on the offerings for food.” he said. The man of God turned Gambler, used the church offering and tithe to place a bet. “I started gambling about 4 years ago. I would place bets on several platforms using the money I got as offering and tithes in Church. Sometimes I would come up with a fake Church project to get some money for bets over the weekend.” he added. Pastor Tim is now planning to use the win to start a business. “I am a businessman. My passion all along was business. I am planning to start a big shop in a town far from here. I will also get a nice car. God has remembered me.”

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Form 2 boy in Kitui die after winning Ksh. 200K bet

March 15, 2023
Residents of Maliku village in Katulani district are in shock after a form two student was found dead days after willing a Ksh.200K bet. An outcry erupted in a village in Kitui County after a form two boy was allegedly killed a few days after winning two hundred thousand Kenyan shillings in a lottery game. Reports have revealed that the boy the boy won the bet two weeks a go after he correctly predicted the outcome of Cup final match between Manchester United and Newcastle United. The form two students used his neighbour's ID to register the phone line he was using with the phone to participate in online lottery games and that day, luck stood in his favor and he won the money. According to the family, the boy did not reveal that he had won the huge sum of money. He however hinted to his mother after he requested to be transferred to boarding schools, adding that he will pay the fees without clarifying the source of money. The body of the student was discovered in a thicket on Saturday, March 4, six days after he disappeared, with his eyes removed. The boy left home on February 27, to go to school as usual but did not return home that evening. The family waited for him until the second day when he also failed to return home and when they arrived at school they were told that he had not been at school in the two weeks and that he was missing from home. His body, with his eyes removed, was discovered in the bush six days after he was last seen - Saturday, March 4. According to the report, site where his body was found had motorcycle tire tracks, indicating that he may have been killed elsewhere and his body taken somewhere on a motorcycle, the newspaper reported.

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Drama as two beautiful ladies claim to be Jeff Mwathi’s girlfriend

March 15, 2023
Two beautiful young ladies have left Kenyans in confusion after each showed up claiming to be the late Jeff Mwathi's girlfriend. Faith Wairimu was the first girl to publicly confess that she was dating Jeff Mwathi. She has been speaking in interviews with different media on what transpired after the death of her fiancee. While speaking in an interview, Wairimu said that she was contacted by Jeff Mwathi's 'bestie' Faith Mutanu, who informed her that Jeff was missing. Mutanu was among the three ladies who were at DJ Fatxo's apartment the day Jeff died mysteriously. Faith Mutanu told Wairimu that Jeff was missing and he had suicidal thoughts.In the interview, Wairimu revealed that she was forced to leave work early to go and look for Jeff. She went ahead and informed Jeff's brother that he was missing. On March 13th, Faith Wairimu shared a video having a good moment with Jeff and captioned it, “Always in my mind forever in my heart.” In what appears like a spirited fight, another lady shared clip on TikTok claiming that Jeff Mwathi was her boyfriend. In the post, the lady was seen having having good moment with Jeff Mwathi. She was also seen holding Jeff Mwathi's portrait, a photo that was taken during the day of burial. "RIP I love you always in my heart my love. Am sorry, hope you find justice," she captioned.l

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“Hakuna mwanaume anaweza nipa mimba,” Huddah Monroe reveals

March 14, 2023
Popular Kenyan socialite Alhuda Njoroge better known as Hudda Monroe had dismissed her earlier claims that she is pregnant. In a short message she posted on Monday, the cosmetics businesswoman claimed that she is three months pregnant. "3 months pregnant ," she wrote on Instagram. She accompanied the message with a video of her dancing in unidentified joint in Nairobi. In the video, the socialite had wrapped a leso around her waist. On the upper side, she just had a bra, which left her fans with a clear view of her tummy. Huddah alionekana mchangamfu na mwenye nguvu alipokuwa akidensi na wengine waliokuwa wamejumuika kwenye klabu hiyo. A day after, Huddah has come out to strongly dismiss her earlier claims that she is expecting her first baby. "Hey you, I am not pregnant ," she said. The socialite further said that her tummy is growing big, making her appear like she is pregnant. Additionally, Huddah said that she has no plans to get pregnant any time soon. "I am on the process of maturing, so relax. Hakuna mbegu ya kiume yenye nguvu ya kutosha kushika mayai yangu," she said. For so long, the socialite who was born in Nairobi has been keeping her relationship private.It is only in rare occasions that she publicly spoken about her love life. Last year, there were rumours that she was dating Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. The two were seen hanging out on several occasions. The two however denied being in love, adding that they were just frien

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‘Upo nyonyo’ singer Phina speaks in Nyash enhancement claims

March 14, 2023
Tanzanian fast rising Bongo star Phina has once again found herself trending on social media gor allegedly enhancing her nyash to look big. In a recent performance, Phina donning tight pants that left netizens with a clear view of her nyash. While reacting to her photos, a section of her fans noted that her 'sitting allowance' had grown at an alarming rate. A section have been speculating that the 'upo nyonyo' hitmaker underwent gluteal augmentation to improve her shape. In a recent interview, Phina denied the allegations of enhancing her body shape adding that she is naturally gifted. She also said that the tight pants she was wearing made her nyash protrude during the performance. "It is not true. I ignore all the trolls..because God took his time to create me. My nyash is all natural. I am at peace because I know it's real." Phina is also making waves in East Africa music landscape. She has released a new EP consisting of three songs; Zinduna, Smile and Rara featuring Juma Jux. The Upo Nyonyo singer has three new songs: Zinduna, Smile and Rara featuring Juma Jux.

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6 buildings in Nairobi built by Freemasons

March 14, 2023
Nairobi is by far the largest city in Kenya, with amazing tall and magnificent structures. For a visitor getting into the city for the first time, a tour of the tall buildings may hurt you neck but only a handful will stick to your memory due to their unique design and masocic arts on them. Some of these building were built by highly dreaded Freemason society. Most of the buildings built have elements of resemblance in their architectural design. Most of them represents the city's political, economic, educational or religious powers. Some of the building in Nairobi buit by Freemason include; Parliament Building The legislative building was designed by Amyas Connell and Thornley Dyer for the British administration before Independence. It was however renamed New Parliament after Kenya got independence. One of its features that stands out distinctively is a miniature version of the Big Ben Clock, located at the Palace of Westminster in London, England. The Mausoleum of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, the founding father of the Republic of Kenya, is found there. The building was however recently expanded in compliance with 2010 constitution to accommodate more members of Parliament. All Saints Cathedral The church was built in three stages.Its foundation stone was laid in February 1917. The architect Temple Moore loved the Gothic style of constriction, and it was consecrated in 1952. The church's stained glass windows were created by renowned British stained-glass artist AJ Davis. The last stage was completed in 1962. It is however not until 1963, after independence, that Africans were allowed to use the church to worship. Freemasonry was practiced by the foreman who oversaw the construction of All Saints Cathedral. Freemason's Hall It was built by the earliest freemasons who came to the country to construct the All Saints Cathedral Church. While in Kenya, they built their Freemasons Lodge along Nyerere Road. It was built in the 1930s and has always appeared deserted. City Hall The white building near KICC hosts the office of the Nairobi governor. One cannot miss the uniqueness of the building and the masonic influence in its architecture. The building was designed by Cobb & Archer. It was completed and accessible to the public in the 1950s. With a clock tower that stood 165 feet tall, it was the highest structure in Nairobi at the time.It was later expanded in 1981 after the 13-storey City Hall Annex was constructed beside it. McMillan Library The McMillan Memorial Library is the oldest library in Nairobi and the second oldest in Kenya after the Seif bin Salim Library in Mombasa. The public library sits at the junction of Wabera Street and Banda Street . The library also houses an extensive Africana section and rare first-edition books and works of art, including portraits and sculptures. The McMillan Library in Nairobi. Kenya National Archives The Kenya National Archives was designed by Cobb & Archery. It holds 40,000 volumes of public records and archives. The gigantic was once occupied by Gridlays Bank but it was eventually taken over and converted to archive.

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