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Popular Singer Dies Of Covid Days After Giving Birth
Popular Malaysian singer Siti Sarah Raissuddin died of Covid-19 on Monday morning , just three days after delivering her fourth child.
The news was shared by husband comedian Shuib Sepahtu, 36,who posted on Instagram: "5.15 in the morning, 9 August. My angel of heaven has gone forever. Do recite Al-Fatihah for her."
Siti Sarah was hospitalised on Aug 4 after experiencing severe coughing and decreasing oxygen levels and had to be put in a medically induced coma to help deliver her baby.
The baby was delivered safely, however, the mother never got to hold her newborn. The Singer was 36 years old at the time of her death.
The singer, her husband and three children aged between six and 10 had tested positive for the virus on July 25. They reportedly contracted it from a domestic helper of the family.
Known for her ballads such as Kesetiaan and Semakin, the popular singer was still active on Instagram last week, looking healthy as she shared recipes and make-up tips.
On Aug 1 and July 26, she uploaded videos of her husband and children getting tested for Covid-19.
The singer’s death caused shockwaves throughout Malaysia that reached all the way to the monarchy as the king and queen released a statement on Facebook expressing their condolences to Siti Sarah’s family.
Is WCB Star Rayvanny Supporting Saido For Nyali MP?
Bongo sensation Rayvanny alias Vany boy has over a few weeks gotten Said Salim aka Saido supporters talking when he commented on a number of Saido's Facebook posts.
Through an official verified Facebook account under his name and with over 1 million followers, he has been seen posting comments hailing praises for the charity efforts made by the politician.
Saido, the cousin to Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho is contesting the Nyali MP seat for a second time after he was trounced by Mohammed Ali alias Jicho Pevu in 2017.
Celebrity endorsements have been the new norm in Kenyan politics with politicians using top celebrities to amass support for their political bids.
For the Joho's, theirs has gone a notch higher to engage super stars from neighboring Tanzania in their campaigns.
Joho in 2017 while campaigning for a second term engaged the likes of Ali Kiba, Ommy Dimpoz, and Mboso Khan among other Kenyan artists during his campaign trail.
Ever since Rayvanny started commenting on Saido's posts, the Said Abdalla Foundation Facebook page has received alot of traffic.
Initially the post would receive between 250 to 500 likes with a few hundred posts, but ever since Rayvanny started commenting numbers have shot to 5000 likes and slightly over 1000 comments in each post.
In one of the posts, Rayvanny commented
"Kiongozi Bora Nyali, M1. #SAIDO"
At one point some fans questioned whether it was Vany boy commenting.
Samuel Bky Eze posted "sio Rayvanny anatumia hiyo acaounti"
Ajima Wendy posted " hii ni yake it has been verified alaa"
With speculations running high, many are waiting to see if the page is genuinely run by Rayvanny and if he will accompany Saido in any of his campaign programs next year when the Independent Electrical and Boundaries Commission announces the official beginning of campaigning.
Uhuru Advocates For Strengthening Of International Law To End Maritime Insecurity
President Uhuru Kenyatta has advocated for the strengthening of the international legal regime and institutions as part of global efforts to end the challenge of maritime insecurity.
At the same time, the President appealed for the cessation of geopolitical rivalries saying tensions between nations were creating an environment that aids maritime insecurity.
“Competition between established and rising powers leaves us all, worse off. Instead, we need a strengthened emphasis on observing international law and resisting the lure of promoting proxy rivalries in pursuit of narrow interests,” President Kenyatta said.
The Head of State spoke on Monday during the virtual United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate on maritime security. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India whose country holds this month's UNSC presidency.
Noting that threats to maritime insecurity such as terrorism, piracy and robbery at sea are predominantly a factor of land-based instability, President Kenyatta proposed the establishment of secure maritime routes and economic zones by strengthening the potential of countries to resolve domestic and regional security challenges.
"International cooperation should prioritise equipping and training effective national coast guards. A properly contextualized regional and sub-regional approach is the way to go,” the President said.
He reminded the UNSC that rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions occasioned by climate change threatens the existence of some small island states and coastal populations, saying the challenge requires urgent international attention.
“Therefore, successful global climate change adaptation and mitigation, is key to the security of these states,” President Kenyatta said.
The Kenyan leader encouraged innovative free and fair trade regimes in areas such as the Indian Ocean Rim, and expressed confidence that new approaches will deliver economic prosperity to the world's poorest economies.
The President said Kenya will continue to champion for environmental friendly and sustainable utilization of blue economy resources noting that, the first ever global sustainable blue economy conference was held in Nairobi.
The November 2018 conference was co-hosted by Kenya, Canada and Japan, and brought together delegates from 184 countries to deliberate on the sustainability of the global blue economy.
“Kenya, therefore, welcomes this debate as a continuing conversation on the subject and the Council’s (UNSC) contribution to the attainment of the aspirations of the 2018 Nairobi Sustainable Blue Economy Conference,” President Kenyatta said.
On his part, Prime Minister Modi commended Kenya for being an important voice in the sustainable utilization of the blue economy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Pham Minch Chinh of Vietnam, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken were other key speakers at the virtual meeting.
Yemi Alade Teases 'Queendcom' Ep With 'Ogogoro'
Yemi Alade drops “Ogogoro” yet another banging single after "Enjoyment”.
The single is off her hotly anticipated extended play, ‘Queendoncom’ EP following her acclaimed sixth studio album ‘Empress’.
With “Ogogoro”, Alade serves a delightful afro-pop and dancehall fest, as she sings about an intoxicating love comparing it to Ogogoro –the West African alcoholic drink
extracted locally from palm trees.
‘Queendoncom’ EP is expected in its entirety on the 13th of August 2021.
In themeantime, continue enjoying the feast of “Ogogoro”.
"OGOGORO" ON AUDIOMACK - - https://audiomack.com/yemialade/song/ogogoro
American Singer Bobby V Links Up With Kenyan King Kanja And Santos In 'Like This'
American singer-songwriter Bobby V celebrated for the R&B hit single “Slow Down” has linked up with Kenyan rap-singer based in the US King Kanja and Santos Silva to release “Like This”.
“Like This” is a perfect holiday record and also for the lovers, with the trio vowing to treat their ladies right.
The music video directed by Hunter Smalling starts off at the beach, where Bobby V, King Kanja and Santos Silva meet up with their love interests, and they take on different dates, enjoying each others’ company.
“It’s a full blown Summer in Santa Monica after that,” says King Kanja,
Adding “We figured we’d supply our fans and listeners vibes through the song and video to last all seasons. “Like This” is a fresh take on Afro-R&B and much needed good vibes during some of the oddest times we have experienced during this pandemic.”
Watch “Like This” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Z1AfRPFEc
Stream “Like This” via https://empire.ffm.to/likethis
There is also an ongoing “Like This” Tiktok dance challenge and the winners will be awarded some cool merchandise.
This is Kanja’s second single released with longtime friend Bobby V. Their first collaboration "Mambo Ni Leo", alongside Kenyan femcee Petra dropped in 2018. Together the collaborators introduce us to Santos Silva, an R&B singer recently signed to Bobby V’s label Veltree Music Group.
Bobby V says, “Santos Silva signed to my record label a little over a year ago and his style and art is the essence of what we are doing at VMG as far as developing and creating artistry. I signed him because of his distinctive sound, his capability and readiness to learn more to be an overall better entertainer,”
Adding “He is a charismatic entertainer who will stand the test of time!”
Bobby V is currently getting ready for his U.K RNB Addiction tour 2021 starting this October. The tour will feature Santos Silva with special appearances by King Kanja. Kanja is ecstatic, sharing, “Really looking forward to performing “Like This” as a trio in our first live show in London.”
MCK To Review Election Reporting Guidelines Ahead Of 2022 Polls
The Media Council of Kenya is constituting a technical committee to review the election reporting guidelines in preparation for the 2022 polls, the guidelines were last reviewed in 2017.
The committee will draw its membership from the media industry and will also include various groups and media associations in Kenya.
“Media stakeholders have a civic duty to play to ensure a credible, peaceful, and transparent national elections,” MCK Chairman Mr Maina Muiruri told the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) / media sector consultative meeting in Mombasa today.
He added that the Council will spearhead collaboration with the media to ensure they play their civic role to educate Kenyans on the importance of participating and electing responsible leaders, and their watchdog role to ensure transparency in electoral processes.
The Chairman added that the Media Council of Kenya will work with stakeholders in the media sector to conduct County-based journalists’ training on election reporting besides reviewing the Safety and Protection Mechanism for journalists which will be signed by the Media Owners and Editors as a commitment to ensure safety of journalists.
“The Council will work with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) to accredit journalists for election reporting and at media centres that the Media Council of Kenya will set up across the country for journalists to work from during the election period”, said Mr Maina Muiruri.
The MCK Chairman said that the Media Council of Kenya will also enter into partnerships to offer grants for journalists to write and produce media content related to elections.
“We will also enhance our Media Monitoring during the electioneering period to look out against hate speech, fake news and other negative trends”, he said.
The Media Council of Kenya is mandated to promote media freedom and advocate for freedom of expression by empowering the media to serve as a watchdog for democratic governance, justice and the rule of law.
Diani's Shakatak Club Faces Auction
Is it the end of Shaktak disco, the once popular and top notch club in Diani after property agents seized its properties?
Through an advert placed on the Star Newspaper, items belonging to Shakatak Disco are expected to be auctioned over unpaid rent.
The auctioneering which will be carried out by Makuri auctioneers is expected to take place on August 17 in Mombasa.
Shakatak club is owned by German national Jurgen Fuks.
According to Makuri’s executive director Titus Muasya, Shakatak club had failed to pay rent arrears amounting to sh 12 million.
Muasya said the arrears have been piling up for months now before the property owners through Diani property limited decided to seize the club's properties.
“The club owner escaped paying the rent by hoping from one court to the other in a bid to stop property owners from either evicting them or seizing their properties," he said.
Some of the items placed for auction include a Mercedes Benz vehicle, speakers, amplifiers, TV sets, generator, freezers, air conditioners, seats as well as assorted beers and bottles of whisky.
But Mercelyne Njoki of Shakatak said they were in court over the same and declined to comment further over the issue.
“I’m not allowed or in a position to talk about the issue. We are in court over the same,” she said.
She also declined to comment on whether the club was still open or will remain closed due to the new development.
Last year, Fuks moved to court seeking to stop Kenya power (KPLC) from disconnecting electricity in the club over non-payment of sh 80,000 bill.
Fuks said he had paid sh 100,000 but KPLC had threatened to disconnect electricity over the balance.
He said he was in a position to pay the entire amount since he had closed the club following government decision to close down entertainment joints as a measure to curb spread of Covid-19.
The Germany national said the pandemic had greatly affected his income which is contrary to initial where he would pay as soon as he received the bill.
Shakatak is rated among the top clubs in Diani, Kwale County by Trip advisor and other hotel rating sites.
It is one of “must visit club” in Diani and it is not attached to any hotel.
Jomvu Model Hospital Set To Go Digital
The Jomvu Model Hospital is expected to complete the process of digitasing patients records in the next two weeks.
The new electronic medical records management system an initiative of the national government is expected to usher in a new era in the hospital through coordination with the Mombasa county government.
Speaking during a tour of the facility, Jomvu Mp Bwadi Twalib noted that the new system is expected to significantly improve operations at the facility where services will now be paperless.
"This new system will make work easier for our health workers in the facility and also improve service delivery. We will not be seeing patients queueing with books, they will just be walking present themselves to the staff and all their details will be available with just a click of a button" said Badi.
Adding " These are the kind of things that we need for our people, they are already facing several problems so we should not create more problems to them but solutions".
Badi said doctors at the facility will have an easier time getting patients history while patients will be saved the agony of retaking medical examinations due to loss of personal files.
The Mp also revealed that the county government has been able revive several health centres in the constituency including the Jomvu Kuu and Mungusi health centres.
Badi noted "I would like to commend the county government for their efforts and work towards improving our health centres. I also call upon other well wishers and stakeholders to come out nd help us improve our facilities to ensure our people get good services."
On her part Mombasa County Medical services Chief officer Dr Khadija Shikely revealed that the facility will also be undergoing a total facelift and expansion to help cater for more patients.
Shikely also noted that specialised doctors will now be visiting different facilities in the county to handle cases that need referrals instead of sending the patients to the major hospitals.
''Through this system, It will now be easier for our health workers in this facilities to consult with doctors from our major hospitals and treat a patient. We also be rolling this system to other facilities so that they can all be integrated" said Shikely
Adding "We now want to ensure that specialised doctors visit these health centres at least twice a week and avoid taking patients to those hospital. We want to bring services to the grassroots."
Gabiro Mtu Necessary Back With 'Kula Nao' Ft Blak Angel
Fast rising star Gabiro Mtu Necessary has dropped the visuals to his latest release Kula Nao featuring Blakangel, a singer and a producer based in Kisumu.
The video has been produced and directed by Crizo Mzeyah
Watch Kula Nao: https://youtu.be/WW9LKS16H5Q
Song is about friendship and betrayal and was inspired by real life events, how friends betray us, how we stay with them but not know they are enemies (kikulacho ki nguoni mwako).
Speaking about the effects of the pandemic on his musical career, Gabiro says. "COVID-19 has affected my music and personal life a lot because I don't go on tour anymore because of lockdown in other countries, especially Europe where I used to frequent with other bands."
Gabiro intends to focus more on his singles to be released later in the year.
The budding artiste is also back to school pursuing his Masters.
Kula Nao is available for streaming on Boomplay, Audiomack and Spotify.
I'm Still In Mombasa Governorship Race- Mbogo
Kisauni Mp Ali Mbogo has insisted that he is still in the 2022 Mombasa gubernatorial race.
According to Mbogo, the decision run for the governor seat is irreversible.
Speaking to the press, Mbogo outlined his two major agendas which are education and land.
"As you all I have always been passionate about education and I have been able to improve the standards of education in Kisauni by constructing several schools and the issue of bursaries, I now want to extend this to the entire county and ensure all our students from poor backgrounds get scholarship." said Mbogo.
Adding " My other agenda is the issue of land. We must ensure we finish the issue of squatters in Mombasa."
The legislators challenged his main rivals to show the residents what they have been able to do during their tenures and not seek 'favors' from political parties.
Mbogo argued "Go and ask them to show what they have done to the people of Mombasa and you will be shocked. They should stop seeking favors from parties and party leaders. Let us all face the electorates with facts and prove of what we have done for them."
The race has so far attracted several individuals including Mvita Mp Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir (ODM), businessman Suleiman Shahbal (ODM), Deputy Governor William Kingi (ODM) and former senator Hassan Omar (UDA).
