Kenyans have taken to social media to express their dissapointmenmts with the different government agencies including the Kenya ferry services following Sunday's tragedy at the crossing channel which saw a mother and her daughter lose their lives.

Its now three days since the tragic incident and the bodys have not yer been retrieved with family, relatives and friends camping at the channel waiting to at least get the bodies of Mariam Kigenda (35) and her daughter Amanda (four) and give them a beffiting send off.

One of the many Kenyans who has also expressed dissapointemnt is musician Akothee.

Akothee took to social media to share her experience with the ferries.

"Mombasa is my second home and Diani is my 3rd home, i basically live and operate with ferry more than anything else. Whenever i want to rest or visit my investments the fear i have on that ferry beats the odds of turbulence, the ferry operators always think i am rude" she said.

Adding " Its such a sad thing to lose lives just like that, I have always wanted to park in the middle of the cars and trying not to be the first or last. This cut so deep but when death knocks our doors even new breaks fail & we cant say no. May their souls rest in peace. Heratfelt condolence to the family".

The Kenay Navy has also been on the receiving from Kenyans with some questioning why they could move and save the lives of the mother and daughter.

Tanzanian artist Lava Lava is back with amother love ballad.

The song is titled 'habibi'.

Watch the video below.

Construction work on the former Municipal stadium now Mombasa county stadium has began.

The construction is being undertaken by a Turkish firm called Stara supplies and construction company at a cost of 1.7 Billion shillings.

Speaking during a visit at the stadium, Mombasa County sports executive Munywoki Kyalo revealed that the FIFA standards  stadium which will be a 12,500 sitter capacity is expected to be ready after 14 months.

He also revealed that the project is fully funded by the county government.

Kyalo noted "All materials will be imported from Turkey.It will be a closed pitch that will be able to allow games even during rainy seasons".

The stadium will also have integrated indoor arena that will host volleyball, swimming, and Volleyball games.

The stadium had been left unattended and a poor state for close to six years, since 2013 during the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup.

Other facilities which will also be found in the stadium includes Mosque, modern changing rooms, a media center fitted with VAR computers and a conventional center that will accommodate about 3,000 visitors.

Kyalo further told journalists present during his visit that the county government is also planning to construct another football ground in Likoni, Peleleza and Kisauni.

"We want to make sure that at least we have a stadium in every sub county" said Kyalo.

Some of the satdiums constructed by the county includes the Bomu and Uwanja wa Mbuzi stadiums.

Award-winning Burundian superstar, Sat-B has released a new video to his smash hit 'Don't Cry' featuring Tanzanian hitmaker Aslay.

Sat-B showcases his lyrical prowess and melodious voice in this enchanting love song, produced by two of East Africa’s fast rising music producers Kolly Da Magic (Burundi) and Mazuu (Tanzania).

The R&B song featuring the best of Burundian sounds and bongo flava is set to resonate well with many East African lovers.

Watch DON’T CRY on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vdxcYFqUxM

The music video, shot and directed by Joowzey in Tanzania, depicts relationship turmoil as one lover tries to get the other to express their feelings, just so they can have clarity.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the song, Sat-B says, “This is a simple song about the different dynamics of love in different relationships,”

Adding, “It was a pleasure to be in Tanzania to collaborate with my brother Aslay for the first time. I hope all East Africans and our fans beyond the region will love DON’T CRY.”

Sat-B is definitely keeping the momentum of a superb 2019 following the release of his songs: “Love Controller”and “Karabarya” earlier this year.

'Dont cry' is the perfect song to introduce Sat-B to Tanzania, and the larger East African region.

With a wide catalogue of music including “No Love”, “Too Much” and “Feel Love” the hitmaker has two albums under his belt: “Inkuru Y’Ukuri (2010) and “Iwacu” (2016).

Over the years, Sat-B has bagged a number of local and continental awards such as Buja Music Awards for Artist of the Year, Best Male Artist & Song Of The Year 2018.

Femi One just released the video for her highly anticipated single, Nyoko Nyoko.

The track which was produced by Ilogos Music for Kaka empire studios features Boondocks gang, Mbithi and Dj Lyta.

The song displays her lyrical prowess and is a great addition to the new wave of gengetone that is rocking the Kenyan music industry.

The visually simple yet expressive video was directed by Johnson Kyalo.

It is the perfect gengetone video with visuals showcasing Femi’s rarely seen dancing skills.

“While working with some of the biggest artistes in the country on the sondeka remix, I met gengetone superstar Exray of boondoks gang and was impressed by his style. I'm a fan of this new crop of music, and the energy it comes with" said Femi One

Adding "Very raw, fun, street and authentic thus a collaboration was inevitable! Working with Mbithi, Odi wa Muranga and Dj Lyta on this was also an interesting creative process, and I hope my fans love the work.”.

WATCH NYOKO NYOKO ON YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEHJZF2KkYE

Brown Ondego has today been officially unveiled as the new chairman of the Mama Ngina Waterfront management board.

The former Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority was unveiled by Tourism cabinet secretary Najib Balala during a tour of the waterfront.

The management board was gazetted on Septermber 13th, 2019 by Balala. Details contained in a Kenya Gazette notice number 8552 stated the the new board shall have chairperson appointed by the Minister himself.

Members of the board shall include  Principal Secretary,State Department of Tourism,  County Secretary, Mombasa County Government, Director General- National Museums of Kenya, chaiperson Kenya Coast Tourism Association (KCTA),representative from the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry,chairperson Kenya Tourism Federation, chairperson  Mombasa Golf Club and a representative  of the Law Society of Kenya, Mombasa branch.

"Brown Ondego is a highly respected individual of this town, he is part of this town, a boy of this town" said Balala

Balala revealed that the title deed of the waterfront will be handed over to President Uhuru Kenyatta during the Mashuja day celebrations expected to take place at the waterfront next month.

During the tour, Balala also unveiled the new logo of the waterfront.

Balala charged "This will no longer be called light house or Mama Ngina drive as it used to be, it is now Mama Ngina waterfront" 

Ondego has also served as the Chairman of the Rift Valley Railways.

The new board shall provide effective oversight over the development of the Mama Ngina Waterfront. The board shall also prepare and submit to the Cabinet Secretary a sustainability plan for the Mama Ngina Waterfront and also solicit support from development partners for the development of Mama Ngina Waterfront.

A former confidant to Mombasa governor Hassan Ali Joho has been replaced as the Mombasa county assembly majority chief whip.

The controversial Freretown member of county assembly [MCA] Charles Juma Kitula  who shifted his loyalty to Nyali MP Mohamed Ali alias Jicho Pevu was replaced by his Ganjoni/Shimanzi Ward counterpart, who is county assembly transport chairperson, Priscilla Mumba.

The changes were contained in a letter to the county speaker Harub Khatri from ODM county secretariat signed by Geoffery Busaka.

But there was drama at the county assembly when Deputy Speaker Fadhili Makarani, who was chairing the day's session, skipped the day's session paper in which he was supposed to communicate the ODM letter to the county assembly.


He instead adjourned the assembly until October 9 to enable  members to travel and attend this year’s County Assemblies Sports Association (CASA) games in Uasin Gishu County.

The move prompted women MCAs to protest and forced the day's sitting to end prematurely.

Hell broke loose with the deputy speaker being accused of taking sides instead of being neutral to an extent of ignoring the ODM letter to effect the change.

Led by nominated MCA Amriya Juma Boy they demanded the county assembly to recognize their colleague's leadership.

She was flanked by her colleagues who wanted the county assembly  to respect party changes and decisions.

They displayed the ODM letter outside the county assembly while dancing and chanting party slogans bringing operations at the county offices to a standstill.

According to a copy of the letter which replaced Kitula as county majority chief whip the move will address the gender issue at the county assembly leadership.

ODM county boss has accused embattled Kitula of not being effective in his position and that on several occasions he failed to whip the party members towards party agenda.

Busaka said in his letter he regrets the party was forced to come with the painful decision to replace Kitula with immediate effect.

The Women leaders today held a meeting with Governor Joho, it is still not yet clear what they discussed. 

The newly appointed chief whip was flanked by the National Women caucas chair Milka Moraa Ngare who is also a nominated mca at the msa county assembly on an ODM ticket during the meeting with Governor Joho.

In a bid to stamp his authority as the King of Bongo music 'Simba', Diamond Platnumz has now gone a notch higher to beef his security detail.

In a video shared online, Diamond is seen walking out of his office to a location to shoot a new video with Jux accompanied by 11 bodyguards fully dressed in professional attires.

Yesterday the artist left staff and visitors at a city hotel in Daresalaam in surprise after he showed up at the hotel accompanied by his Men in black.

He arrived at the hotel with 11 bodyguards who walked in a V formation. 

This comes just days after Harmonize who has since left Wasafi (WCB) showed up at an event accompanied by over 5 bodyguards.