Kenyan boy band Hart The Band have announced that they will soon be releasing a new song.

The band broke the good news to their fans via social media where they also revealed that they have lately been writing alot of new music and are at a point of not knowing which one to release first.

"Lately, we have been writing a lot of new music. And, by a lot, we mean like very many new songs. We are now at the point where we don't really know which one to release" reads posted.

The group also acknowledged the huge impact their hit song El Shaddai left for them.

"Also, El Shaddai really did it big for us and we would like to keep the same energy. Being in a group of three artistes who are perfectionists can sometimes get crazy. Anyways, watch this space #newmusicloading." they posted.

Singer Diamond Platnumz’s manager Hamis Taletale famously known as Babu Tale has officially joined politics.

Babu Tale who lost his wife Shammy last month is vying for the Mkuyuni Constituency Mp seat, Mkuyuni is in Morogoro.

Today, he was at the local Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) office to collect the official party aspirant form. CCM is the main ruling party in Tanzania.

The WCB Manager was among party delegates  present at the national delegates meeting which was held on Saturday in Dodoma, the event was graced by President John Magufuli.

Several artists and colleagues from WCB  have come out on their social media platforms to give him support as he makes this major move of joining the political scenes.

Babu Tale now joins his fellow manager at WCB Mkubwa Fella in politics, Mkubwa Fella is also a local councilor in Daresalaam.

“Personally, I believe leadership is your fate. Obstacles, heartbreaks, insults and all forms of challenges are part of leadership. You are not facing them alone; we are together with you...All the best Hon Hamis Shaban Taletale,'' said Artist Rayvanny.

“There is a difference between wanting leadership and leadership wanting you. In your case, we all understand that leadership needs you. Mr Hamisi Shaban Taletale, your wisdom in executing, solving, succeeding and good decision making skills are enough armors that we take pride in as people you  work with. I am confident the people of South Eastern Morogoro will be well in your Wisdom,” Said Sallam SK, Fellow manager at WCB.

“Through you I believe that the citizens in Morogoro will have found the right person to lead them and to fight for their challenges and transform Morogoro completely. May the Almighty God guide you so that you can also be a good leader to the citizens in Morogoro,” Added the Kipepeo hit maker, Mbosso.

“ I have no doubt over your leadership because I believe that if you were able to lead me/Wasafi and many other artists even before us, and all of them greatly succeeding, then I do believe that through you, the South Eastern Morogoro citizens will be safe in your hands. Myself together with the whole Wasafi family are solidly behind you to ensure that we are supporting you through it all to bring forth development in Morogoro and together, to help the Hon President Dr John Pombe Magufuli in building Tanzania,” Said Tanzanian Superstar, Diamond Platnumz.

Several Tanzanian celebrities have also come out to express their interests in different political seats, among them is veteran music producer Joachim Marunda a.k.a Master Jay who will be vying for the Rombo parliamentary seat, rapper Wakazi real name Webiro Wassira, former Miss Tanzania Lilian Kamazima.

Former actress and entrepreneur Antu Mandoza has also expressed her interest in the special national assembly seat.

CCM which on Saturday settled on President John Magufuli as the presidential flag bearer in the coming elections is now set to hold nominations to it's candidates for the different parliamentary and local councilor seats.

The just-concluded 18th Enactus Kenya Virtual Entrepreneurship and Innovation Expo saw an online panel of digitally savvy Corporate leaders serving as judges, carefully select a champion to represent Kenya at Enactus Virtual World Cup in Utrecht, Netherlands come September 2020.

This year’s edition of Enactus Kenya National Expo attracted over 20 Enactus Kenya affiliate universities (both public and private) from all over Kenya; to showcase the achievements of their community outreach projects to an online panel of judges.

Their projects focused on offering Technology and Smart Solutions to challenges facing Kenya during this Covid-19 pandemic. Areas addressed involved Energy, Housing, Agriculture, Health, Mining and Waste Management. Over 30 Corporate leaders and 20 university faculty members participated in the competition.

The Enactus Kenya platform forms a foundation where students gain necessary skills to participate in Start-ups, SMEs and Technology Innovation initiatives. 

Enactus Kenya has facilitated skills development for over 4,500 undergraduate students through experiential learning. This has been achieved through community outreach projects, trainings, thematic events, annual national business competitions and the annual Enactus World Cup.

The Expo provides a platform for the participating teams to perfect their innovations ahead of the World Cup Competitions, enhance industry collaboration and provide international exposure.

The university with the highest community impact solution represents Kenya at the Enactus Virtual World Cup which will be livestreamed from Utrecht, Netherlands in September 2020; with 36 countries participating.

Enactus Strathmore University captured first place with Data-Driven Agriculture; A customer-centered project that keeps track of farmland conditions and educates the farmer on ideal farming inputs and crops to cultivate for optimum and quality produce both remotely and in real time.  

Enactus Jaramogi Oginga Odinga of Science & Technology came in second with Hydropad Project that involves the making of the sanitary towels from water hyacinth and paper waste to improve the hygiene among women and children in the rural areas, as well as keeping teenage girls in school ultimately improving their school performance.

Enactus University of Eldoret came in third place with Agrisasa, a mobile application project that provides smart market solutions for small and medium-sized scale farmers by providing ready markets for their farm produce.

The market solutions are based on the seller’s geographical location.

The application also connects potential buyers and sellers.

"I congratulate all the university students and faculty members that participated in the Enactus Kenya Virtual Entrepreneurship and Innovation Expo, more so to the Champion, Strathmore University. I welcome both industry and universities to join us in the next phase that  is meant to enable virtual interactions between industry and academia to explore how best to navigate the COVID-19 new normal.” Said James Shikwati, Enactus Kenya Country Leader and Director Inter Region Economic Network (IREN).

“It was a pleasure to be part of the final round judges panel for the 18th Enactus Kenya National 2020 competition. I am amazed by the ideas and the projects presented in this platform. This reflects a lot about the Kenyan students' creativity and entrepreneurship promise.” Added Mohamed Saad, CEO GIZA Systems WECA

The 18th Enactus Kenya Expo featured: Enactus Teams Digital Project Presentations, Panel Discussions on the current issues, Enactus Kenya Home Stories Session following the Covid-19 Disruptions, Education, Technology and Innovation, The Job Landscape, Youth Entrepreneurship and Opportunities, Navigating Mental Health Challenges in the COVID-19 World, The power of Culture, and the Winners Announcement Sessions.

Working with 34 public and private Universities, Enactus Kenya has implemented more than 1,000 projects over time. Organizations and corporate entities participate through strategic partnerships to offer value to both the students and the respective organizations. 

About Enactus Kenya

Enactus Kenya was launched in 2003 following an M.O.U between Enactus International and Inter Region Economic Network Ltd (IREN). The organization operates in over 30 colleges and universities, with more than 3,000 students participating.

Enactus is an international organization that brings together student, academic and business leaders who are committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to shape a better, more sustainable world. Guided by faculty advisors and business experts, participating students form teams on their campuses to create and implement community projects that empower people in need.

The experience not only transforms lives, it helps students develop the skills and perspective necessary to become effective, values-driven leaders. Founded in 1975, today Enactus has more than 70,500 student participants on campuses in 36 countries.

Today, FC Barcelona officially presents the new jersey for the 2020/21 season, whose design is inspired by the 1920s, considered the Club’s first Golden Era.

Following the Club’s official presentation of the jersey on Tuesday July 14, the kit is going on sale at the Barça Stores of Camp Nou (also online), Canaletes, Passeig de Gràcia and La Roca Village. Soon it will be available at the stores in Barcelona Airport (T1 and T2), which will open in the upcoming weeks.

Specifically, at the different FC Barcelona points of sale, fans will be able to find the quality Match jersey, the same one that the players wear at games.

This model uses the Vaporknit technology, a lightweight high-performance textile whose excellent elasticity helps to boost mobility and generate a high level of breathability.

FC Barcelona will soon announce the on-sale date for garments of the Stadium line, a cheaper line.

Due to a technical issue, these models were withdrawn from the distribution controlled by FC Barcelona, and once the problem is solved, the Club will inform when the garments will be available through the usual stores and distribution channels.

This season, the jersey is recovering its traditional vertical stripes, but is including gold as a distinctive element.

The ‘blaugrana’ stripes are bordered on each side by gold strips, which evoke the design of the Club crest that the team wore on their shirts throughout the 1920s.

Another outstanding feature of the new design is the roundneck collar that also has a gold-coloured rim, while the Catalan ‘senyera’ flag appears on the back, just underneath.

The full kit also includes blue shorts, with a vertical maroon stripe on the side, which also has a gold rim, and horizontally striped socks that imitate the shirt design.

Inspired by the Club’s first Golden Era

It was in the 1920s that football became a mass phenomenon in the city, and FC Barcelona attracted a good part of that attention with legendary players like Samitier, Alcántara, Zamora, Sagi, Piera and Sancho, who became Barça’s first local heroes.

Together they formed a legendary side that drew huge crowds and led to the construction in 1922 of Les Corts, the clubs first stadium of its own.

Of the many victories in that era, the most celebrated was the Spanish Championship (now the Copa del Rey), won in 1928 against Real Sociedad, and in 1929 FC Barcelona became the first winners of LaLiga title, a tournament that would go on to become the most important championship in the country.

Commitment to sustainability

The shirt and shorts are produced using 100% recycled polyester, obtained using recycled plastic bottles that are melted to create a very fine thread. The outcome is a material that not only boosts sporting performance but also has less of an effect on the environment.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has commended parties to the South Sudan peace process for the progress achieved in recent months despite the health and economic difficulties posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The President underscored the setting up of the executive arm of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU), the agreement on responsibility sharing at state level as well as the appointments of state Governors as key success indicators in the peace process.

"I wish to note that in the last five months, we have witnessed a positive political momentum in the South Sudan peace process. 

"Through significant compromises made by the parties, a number of important milestones and breakthroughs have been achieved," President Kenyatta said.

The President spoke today at State House, Nairobi during a virtual meeting of the 36th assembly of IGAD Heads of State and Government.

The Summit was convened by the Prime Minister of Sudan Dr Abdalla Hamdok who is also the current Chairperson of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government to among other matters assess the South Sudan peace process and review regional Covid-19 response measures.

On the security situation in South Sudan, President Kenyatta said it was encouraging that the permanent ceasefire is holding.

He however cautioned against an increase in communal violence saying the insecurity risks worsening the already dire humanitarian situation in the country.

"If the situation remains unchecked, these seasonal and perennial conflicts could have wider repercussions on larger security environment," President Kenyatta said.

The President appealed to South Sudanese leaders to work towards strengthening institutions of governance so as to attain sustainable peace and stability in their country.

On Covid-19, President Kenyatta commended joint response measures adopted by IGAD member states for helping slow down the spread of the virus in the region.

The President also spoke about Kenya's election to the UN Security Council saying the country "will carry the aspirations of all (UN) member states and continue to prioritize regional and African issues during its tenure."

In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of IGAD Workneh Gebeyehu said the region's socioeconomic stability has been strained by several current challenges among them the desert locust invasion, floods and the Covid-19 crisis.

Dr Gebeyehu said the multilateral approaches adopted by IGAD member states were helping alleviate adverse effects of these challenges on regional economies.

On the South Sudan peace process, Dr Gebeyehu applauded the steady progress achieved despite the challenge posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Besides President Kenyatta and Prime Minister Hamdok, other Heads of State and Government who addressed today's summit were Presidents Ismail Omar Guelleh (Djibouti), Mohamed Abdullahi (Somalia), Salva Kiir Mayardit (South Sudan), Yoweri Museveni (Uganda) and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Ethiopia).

Also present was Kenya's special envoy to the South Sudan peace process Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka as well as representatives of the African Union, the European Union and other IGAD partner institutions.

Foreign Affairs CS Amb Raychelle Omamo and Head of Public Service Dr Joseph Kinyua also attended the virtual meeting.

In her effort to support the community especially girls and women, Tanzanian Model and enterpreneur Miss Flaviana Matata has launched her new product the ‘Lavy Sanitary Pads’, a feminine sanitary pads of high quality, safe to use,comfortable and affordable.

The product, launched under the slogan “Siku Zako Ni Siku Zetu”, with the ultimate goal of breaking the silence and removing the negative notion about menstruation in the society, that menstruation is secret or shameful and it concerns the girls/female alone.

Although the product is commercial, it has a major goal of helping vulnerable girls to get the pads for free while in school.

This particular measure aims to reduce the challenge for girls to miss 3-5 days of school every month due to menstruation.

To successfully achieve these two goals, Lavy Pads will donate 10 per cent of profit from the products which will go directly to help girls in schools.

Lavy Pads have already identified 100 girls that will be getting free pads every year when in school.

Among those beneficiaries are 20 girls from Msinune Primary School in Kiwangwa Bagamoyo (Tanzania), the school that has been working closely with Flaviana as their guardian under Flaviana Matata Foundation.

Speaking about the product Flaviana said “This has been my dream that I have been working on for 6 years now, my main goal is to make sure girls do not miss their studies or other developmental activities due to menstrual challenges. Also to dispel the notion of girls/women and society as a whole that menstruation is a shameful, secretive and dirty issue as some people take it”

‘Lavy Pads are available in small size (290mm) and large size (330mm) with a total of eight pads in one pack, we have made every effort to make sure the product is available in many stores so that every Tanzanian has a chance to enjoy its quality and contribute to these efforts and our cause to empower girls for every pad they buy” She added.

In a brief interview with Ommy Dallah, the beauty queen revealed that she is also intending to introduce the product outside the Tanzanian market.

"For sure, currently looking for distributors and partners" she charged.

Flaviana has been at the forefront in empowering girls through her foundation, Flaviana Matata Foundation. few days ago she handed over two newly constructed  houses to be used by teachers from a local girls school in Tanzania. 

By Presshub Africa reporter

From Two Rivers Mall, law firms, medical centers, embassies, name them. One ICT firm has been behind web solutions for most remarkable organizations in Kenya, and region-Legibra Solutions Ltd founded in 2009. The ICT firm is now at an advanced stage of opening up a regional office in Rwanda to expand its services across Africa.

Presshub Africa sat down with Felix Mbugua, the CEO and co-founder of Legibra, on his life, their decade long journey and the dream to top in Africa!

What gets you up in the morning?

The endeavor to touch people's lives. I'm always keen on the kind of impact I make in people's lives, both for our clients and even those who work for our brand. I love empowering people and seeing that what we do has a direct impact on people's lives. Right now, at Legibra, we have 22 employees, and it is interesting to keep track of how each member of the team is growing!

How do you feed your mind at 34?

I read a lot. I love books that expand my knowledge and enrich my soul! Books take me into a world of reflection and soul searching. You'll realize too, that I am into horse riding. I savor moments that I allow my mind to wander away!

Legibra has just turned 10, tell me how the journey has been?

After I completed my ICT studies at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, I began looking for a job. I met Kagai Macharia (my co-director), who was also sailing in the same boat. We met one evening and sat down, talking just about everything. It is during that occasion that the dream was born. We decided to combine efforts and come up with an ICT firm that would host all the websites in Africa! Big dream, right? We felt there was a gap in many enterprises on how they were conducting their business, and we had something real to offer.

And then?

It's interesting. So, here we were contemplating a huge vision yet with no capital to kick-start anything. We didn't have a place to operate from, let alone the simplest of things-a laptop. We pondered and pondered. This was not going to stop us. We decided to start small-looking for small jobs by word of mouth and working from cyber cafés. At times, when there was work that needed to be worked on overnight, we borrowed a laptop from a friend. It was tough.

What's your highlight as Legibra, ten years on?

For us, every project for us is a top highlight! Every project we have undertaken has contributed to building our brand. We do not discriminate! From start-ups, SMEs, to NGOs and corporate businesses, every journey has fed into our portfolio! I always remind my team to take every stride seriously!

Tell me. Did your childhood shape the dream?

I grew up in Kiambu in a small village called Ting' ang' a. Brought up by a loving and caring single mum who was always there for me. My mum is a gem, strict, and steadfast. Most of what I exhibit is a direct product of the values she imparted in me from an early age! Exactly what you get when your mother is a former teacher!

After primary school, you joined the prestigious Starehe Boys Centre. Tell me about your experience.

Oh yes! I had the privilege of schooling at such a reputable center between 2000 and 2003. I had a whale of a time at Starehe Boys. Here I learned about leadership and the virtues of hard work and discipline. The late Geoffrey Griffin (His soul rest well) would not spare any opportunity to speak wisdom. This firmly became part of us. I had a special interaction with him because I used to clean his office. You realize that the things you learn at a tender age have a way of molding your adult life.

What the best advice someone has ever given you?

Start and keep going. If you don't start, nothing will ever happen. Find the ignition and go!

Do you ever take work home?

Except for my phone that knows no time to stop ringing, I don't take work home. It is not healthy because it isn't all about work. You need to create time for family. I am married with two boys, and every evening they are always looking forward to playing with daddy!

What does family mean to you?

Safety! After that tiresome, energy-sapping day, you want to retreat to a haven and where else but home!

What is your biggest fear right now?

The volatility that is in the world right now! Increasingly, it is becoming difficult to tell what tomorrow holds. It is even worse for SMEs to deal with such a climate and still try to remain afloat.

Are entrepreneurs born or made?

I'd say both. Some are born while some made. You are lucky if you are both because it puts you at a point of resilience, especially when the going gets tough.

Is there something you wish you knew before you started the entrepreneurial journey?

That human resource is central to the success of a business. Capital, land, and everything a business needs are all important, but I've learned that human resources are key. At the center of every successful business, the venture is a resourceful human capital!

Do you love people?

You can't be a CEO of a company if you don't know how to deal with people. Yes, I love people and endeavor to build relations every day!

If you were to travel to a country you've never been to, which one would it be?

That has to be Indonesia and specifically Bali.

Are you a night or morning person?

I consider myself both.

What the last gift you gave to someone?

A book

What do you want the world to remember you for?

I want to touch as many lives as possible! I want to create avenues of growth for young people to hone their skills and grow. I am fully committed to doing this!

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan has tested positive for corona virus.

Bachchan, 77 broke the news to his followers and fans on twitter.

"I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests , results awaited .. All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested "he posted.

His son who is also a Bollywood star Abhishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya and granddaughter Aaradhya have also tested positive.

However, other members of the Bachchan family have returned negative for coronavirus according to reports by local media outlets.

Bachchan Snr also known and Big B has taken part in several hit movies such as Zanjeer and Sholay.

Authorities in Mumbai were forced to put up banners outside the actor's house in the city, classifying it as a "containment zone".

India's health minister Harsh Vardhan was among the first people to wish the family a quick recovery.

"Dear Amitabh ji, I join the whole Nation in wishing you a quick recovery! After all, you are the idol of millions in this country, an iconic superstar! We will all take good care of you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!"  Harsh Vardhan.

"Get well soon sir," the actor Paresh Rawal tweeted. "Praying for your speedy recovery Sir. Love and prayers," posted  Bollywood leading man Akshay Kumar.

Gospel singer Amani has opened up about the emotional impact of suffering miscarriage before conceiving her first child.

Taking to Instagram, the secular turned gospel singer narrated how she refused to give up and loose faith after the experience.

“When I took this picture last year I was pregnant but lost it. It hurt but in that moment I chose not to grumble or murmur or get angry. Though disappointed, I refused to give up and lose faith. I had conceived after not being able to conceive for a while. So I realized that my season had come and it was just a matter of time,” she posted 

Adding "I thanked God in advance and the following month I conceived again and this time the pregnancy was sustained,”

Amani went ahead to reveal that God blessed her with a baby after the experience.

“Today I hold my gift from God in my arms… My baby. It is still so surreal.Yahweh is a faithful God who is always on time. All the glory goes back to him.” she said.

Amani got married to her Nigerian husband Nigerian Chinasa Udeala in 2017. She gave birth to her first baby in May 2020.

The veteran singer switched to gospel 2 years ago and has since released several gosepl songs including , 'Jina lake Yesu', 'Upendo', 'My God'.

Multi award winning South African musician AKA, real name, Kiernan Forbes has tested positive for COVID-19.

The rapper announced the news on his Twitter page today (Friday).

“Multi-award-winning South African musician, AKA, has tested positive for the novel COVID-19 virus,” the post read.

The rapper pleaded with everyone to adhere to social distancing guidelines, to wear masks, and to hold to stringent hygiene measures by frequently sanitising and washing their hands.