Ommy Dallah
Kenny Rodgers, Ruth Matete, Zuchu Among Ten Most Googled Musicians In Kenya For 2022
The late, American country music singer Kenny Rodgers is among the ten most googled musicians in Kenya for 2020, according to google trends.
According to Google, searches for Kenny Rogers spiked in March, with the most queries being conducted between 15th and 21st, around the time of his death. Related search topics included inquiries about his death, country music and his hits among them Coward of the County, Vows Go Unbroken and Lady.
Kenyan singer and former TPF contestant Ruth Matete also featured in the list. Most queries about Matete were as a result of the death of her Nigerian husband John Apewajoye who died on April 12. The Searches also rose three months later in July during his Apewajoye's on 23 with Kenyans searching more information about his life, cause of death and burial.
According to Google’s year in search 2020, most Kenyans’ queries on musicians were prompted by tragedy.
Only three out of the ten were not as a result of tragedy, they include Willis Raburu, Tanzanian fast rising singer Zuchu and popular ohangla singer Otieno Aloka famous for the hit song 'Kanungo'.
Others who were also featured in the list includes, the late gospel singer Papa Dennis who died on February 7 after allegedly falling from a building in Nairobi, Kalenjin Singer Rhino Kaboom, Lady Maureen, late Ohangla musician Abenny Jachiga, and Aurlus Mabele.
Mombasa Open Tong-IL Moo-Do Championship Kicks Off Today
The Mombasa Open Tong-IL Moo-Do international martial arts championship 2020 will start today (Sunday)with about 200 players participating from 12 countries.
The two days’ event sponsored by the Kenyan government will take place at the Aga khan academy multipurpose hall and will include the defending champions Jasiri of Kenya.
The tournament in the World Federation calendar is open to all Martial Arts and Federations from all the countries.
The teams participating in the 8th championship in Mombasa include Kenya, Zambia, Brazil, Thailand, South Korea, Zambia, Cote D’Voire, Congo Brazzaville, Nigeria, Philippines, Iran and Turkey.
This year’s tournament will have both seasoned and experienced international players with black belts in the men and women categories.
In the sparring categories, special techniques and forms, the men will feature in the following weights fin weight, bantam weight, feather weight, light weight, middle weight, light weight, heavy weight and super heavy weight.
The men aged between 18 years to 49years will participate in the individuals and team categories. Similarly, in the women categories for the individuals and teams, participants aged between 18 years to 49 years will fight in fly weight, middle weight up to super heavy weight.
The tournament events will be scored through the digital scoring system. In individual categories, the players will be expected to display their skills in forms, sparring, special techniques in both the colour and black belts.
The annual event will be graced by the executive President World Tong IL Moo Do Federation Grandmaster Takamistu Hoshiko.
The event will be held while following the World Health Organization, the Ministry of health and the Ministry of sports, culture and heritage Covid 19 protocols.
Capture The Spark Of Every Christmas Moment With realme 7i
Christmas is nigh, and for some people, the festive season may be the only time of the year they get together and spend time with family. The holiday is filled with cheer, reunion dinners, friend visits, and acquaintance renewals. In a nutshell, it represents every happy moment with a sparkle we want to capture.
Luckily, with the advancement in technology, the endeavor is no longer a hassle.
Today, the latest video and photography tech is available in smartphones – and this has completely revolutionized how we relive the best moments of our lives. It has given us all the tools we need to document every aspect of our lives in a fast and inexpensive way.
Given that we walk through life looking for moments to capture, this Christmas you can capture those moments sharper with a smartphone such as the realme 7i from the fastest growing smartphone brand in the world.
With a range of remarkably beautiful specifications, the realme 7i allows you to shoot the world from multiple perspectives with its 64MP AI quad-camera. Whether you are traveling to the upcountry for Christmas or vacationing with your loved one, you can capture landscapes, buildings, people, or close-ups, in the best picture and video quality.
Better yet, with large internal storage and a mammoth battery capacity, the last thing you will worry about is running out of space or power juice in the middle of a magnificent view or a moment. It is your utmost companion for not only this festive season but a long time to come.
During this festive season, every purchase of the realme 7i will come with free realme Buds Q. In addition, in line with the festivities realme will also extends offers on the realme 6 which will come with a free realme band and the realme C15 and realme C11 will come with a customized pillow, the offers will only run this December.
People’s relationship with photography has become so intimate, and it is all thanks to modern technology that one day they can look back and laugh – probably when they are old and grey.
The nostalgic times we record today are much clearer, vivid, and simplified. With smartphones packing innovative cameras, videos and photographs can be taken in Ultra High Definitions and from a ton of angles.
It doesn’t matter the time of day. If anyone wants to capture the sky, the ember of that bonfire, the crackle of the dry wood as it burns, or the distant howls of night creatures as families gather outside a serene backyard for a peal of laughter, a smartphone can easily help.
Thankfully, smartphone manufacturers help us make sure that nothing is lost in memory.
The industry has since evolved with cameras being integrated into smartphones. With every make, every brand of the ubiquitous smartphones has bettered how moments are captured. And they are the reason the photos shared today speak instantly to the globe, and our reminiscence is documented in real-time.
That said, life is beautiful, so, live, laugh, and love – and amidst all, don’t forget to always carry those memories with you. Happy holidaying, and Merry Christmas!
President Kenyatta Inaugurates The National Security Telecommunications Service
“This will enhance co-ordination of security activities and operations, allow real-time information exchange, and allow our security agencies to better deal with emerging threats in the realms of cybercrime,” President Kenyatta said during the launch of NSTS at Embakasi Garrison in Nairobi County.
With the new integrated system, the President said the military, police, intelligence and other security services will be able to communicate more effectively at both intra-agency and inter-agency levels.
He pointed out that the new technological development will enable security agencies to collaborate better and improve response times to public safety needs.
“This communication system is yet another strand in the golden thread of greater synergies and closer cooperation between Kenya’s security agencies; who now operate under a Multi-Agency framework,” the President said.
Before the establishment of the new platform, each of the country’s security formations were using their own telecommunication network, an arrangement the President said led to duplication of infrastructure and made cross-agency communication difficult.
Speaking to staff of NSTS, the President said the new platform will help address the challenge of geographical penetration faced by some of the individual agency's networks.
He said NSTS will provide secure communications to the country’s foreign missions as well as security teams operating outside the country adding that the new agency was established in line with the Executive Order No. 4 of 2020.
President Kenyatta commended NSTS's Board of Directors led by its Chairman, Chief of Defence Forces, General Robert Kibochi, for setting up the platform in a record six months.
“I would like to thank all our Security Agencies; the Kenya Defence Forces, the National Police Service, the National Intelligence Service, the Kenya Prisons Service, the Kenya Wildlife Service, the Kenya Forest Service, and the Kenya Coast Guard Services, as well as the National Government Administrative Offices for their cooperation on this mission,” the President said.
Defence CS Dr Monica Juma, in whose docket the new agency rests, said NSTS will eliminate the risk of the country’s security being compromised due to the utilization of porous commercial communication networks.
“The actualization of the concept of National Security Telecommunication Services network is a key milestone in providing a synchronized communication network of security agencies that will enable them combat threats against our national security. This will enhance the safety of our nation and security of our people,” Dr Juma said.
Chief of Defence Forces General Robert Kibochi noted that the new network is a critical milestone in the modernization of Kenya's security sector saying the service will enhance the security and safety of the nation and its citizens.
“This telecommunication service will deliver secure communication for our security agencies, national government, administrative offices and our diplomatic missions abroad creating interconnectivity of voice, data and video conferencing,” General Kibochi said.
At the event also attended by Cabinet Secretaries Fred Matiang’i (Interior), Joe Mucheru (ICT) and Head of Public Service Dr Joseph Kinyua among other senior Government officials, the President handed the new agency its founding instruments among them a certificate of incorporation and flag.
Teckno's New Album 'Old Romance' Out Now
With almost a decade of solid hits under his belt as performer and producer many will be shocked to discover that Old Romance, the new album from singer/producer Tekno, will be his first official body of work.
But while that fact may seem difficult to wrap one’s head around, this album in its parts and its entirety couldn’t have come at a better time.
Described as an ode to traditional, simple love, Old Romance dives head and heart first into a classic Nollywood-esque romance, inspired by “stories of our ancestors, that will ignite a generation that seems lost on love, to love again”.
In a time as challenging and unique as this, where people are trying to find moments of positivity and joy, and work their way back to love, Old Romance presents a palate cleanser; an opportunity to escape, no matter how briefly.
Much like the classic tale of boy meets girl, Old Romance tells of the romantic journey of two young lovers, from the moments they first cross paths; through their inevitable challenges; all the way to the other side where they celebrate their wins and celebrate their love.
Old Romance wants to offer its listeners a feel-good journey through love’s peaks and troughs. It wants to lift the mood and offer itself as a soundtrack to the highlights of our lives.
In many ways, it stays true to that path and gifts its listeners a light-hearted, easygoing ride through a Nollywood-inspired love story.
OLD ROMANCE TRACKLIST
1.Sku Sku (Produced by Killertunes)
2.Tumbo (Produced by Spax)
3.Uptown Girl (Produced by Masterkraft)
4.Catalia (Produced by Phantom)
5.Addicted (Produced by Spax & Tekno)
6.Designer (Produced by Zaki)
7.Family Issues (Produced by Spax)
8.In Love (Produced by Spax)
9.Neigbour (Produced by Clemzy)
10.Armageddon (Produced by Ben Jams)
11.Dana (Produced by Blaize Beats)
12.Enjoy (Produced by Blaize Beats)
13.Ugly Parade (Produced by WiseDon)
14.Mistake (Produced by Ben Jams)
Listen to Old Romance
Little Drummer Boy! The 2nd Single Off The Tis The Season 2020 Kenya Christmas Album
The second single off the Tis The Season 2020 ensemble Kenya Christmas album is here : Little Drummer Boy Feat Mayonde, Kagwe Mungai, Manasseh Shalom & Karimi Rimbui
Watch Little Drummer Boy here: https://youtu.be/LCbPRPtiao8
Tis The Season' album has 10 heavenly Christmas carols served with a sprinkle of Kenyan flavor to usher in the Christmas season.
This Kenyan Christmas Album features some of the best and renowned artistes in Kenya: Atemi, Eric Wainaina, Wyre, Kagwe Mungai, Bien of Sauti Sol, Wambura Mitaru, Mayonde and Lisa Oduor Noah.
Tis The season lovers will be treated to an exclusive live concert from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Hub, Karen.
Mbogo's Move To Empower Local Football Clubs In Kisauni
Manchester Mitedi Football club {Fc} is the latest team from Kisauni constituency to receive a Motorbike and four Football balls from the area member of parliament Ali Mbogo after Puma sharp of Mtopanga ward.
Addressing players and area residents of Mwakirunge ward, Mbogo said that the initiative was driven by hardships local teams have been enduring for a long time such as Transport and financial incapabilities.
“We have come here for a promise, they never asked me to but it was my promise to all teams that are participating in FKF league and am fulfilling it.” said Mbogo.
The legislator said the project will help in generating income for the teams as well as facilitating the local clubs financial demands.
“I want to plead with you for your cooperation for the little that I have brought here, if you utilize well this motorcycle it will help you at least raise fare to attend some of your games since most the teams even lack fare to attend the games.”
Kisauni constituency has over 15 teams taking part in the local FKF league which the Mp has vowed has also vowed to support and empower.
The Mp further revealed that he is the process of ensuring there is power supply in the Mwakirunge which currently lacks the supply.
Mbogo charged "Mwakirunge has for a long time been forgotten but this time round we are committed to developing it, we have already constructed several schools here and next week I will be here with Kenya Power officials to start the process of supplying this area with power"
Nifty Boi Speaks About His New Ep, Love For East Africa
Nigerian singer Nifty Boi real name Enoch Solomon has just released his first Ep.
The 6 song Ep is titled '' Different Vibe''.
"This is a different vibe as it is called because it has very different sounds" says Nifty about the Ep.
Adding " I love every song of the project but then if I have to chose I will go with babe, because I wrote that song from the deepest part of my heart, I shot the video in Tanzania".
In an interview, Nifty also talks about his love for East Africa especially Kenya and Tanzania.
Check out his video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK5oDa2MMjc
AliKiba's Ex- Manager To Lead East Africa Marketing & Artist Development At Sony Music
Sony Music Entertainment Africa has appointed Christine Mosha, known as “Seven,” to lead Marketing and Artist Development for the East Africa region.
Mosha is the former manager ofTanzanian singer AliKiba.
Starting with immediate effect, Mosha will build out the company’s roster of local talent and amplify its international repertoire and existing catalogue across the region from her base in Tanzania.
She will report directly to Sean Watson, Managing Director, Sony Music Africa.
“Seven has spent most of her life contributing to the African entertainment industry. She is a passionate advocate for everything East Africa has to offer the world,” said Watson.
Adding "“For a number of years she has already been a key partner to us, providing unique insight into the nuanced ways of working in East Africa, which is such a strong and vibrant hub for music in the continent.”
On her part Mosha noted " To be a part of this company at this point in my career feels like such a great fit whereby I can bring my experience and business acumen to the organization as a whole.”
Mosha brings over 15 years of African entertainment industry experience to the role and has worked closely with Sony Music Africa for many years.
In 2017, she founded her own independent record label and talent management company, Rockstar Africa, where she delivered commercial success for a number of East African artists including Lady Jaydee, Ray C, TID, Rose Muhando, Xtatic, Alikiba and Ommy Dimpoz.
Since 2010, Mosha has also headed up Rockstar 4000 Music Entertainment, the first independent pan-African music company and content, digital and events production network.
There, she oversaw music publishing, record deals and content licensing in partnership with Sony Music Africa, including working on the campaign for the Fifa World Cup 2010 that took place in South Africa.
Mosha began her career in 2006 as a morning radio presenter, promoter and media-marketing guru at Clouds Media Group, a media conglomerate in Tanzania, before moving to MTV in 2005, where she headed up A&R and Commercial in Africa, launching MTVbase in Tanzania.
This comes just few days after one of his artists Ommy Dimpoz was also signed under sony music.
Uhuru Commends Maendeleo Ya Wanawake For Empowering Women
President Kenyatta noted that MYWO has grown to become a bastion of civil society, championing initiatives that have tremendously changed women’s lives for the better, especially at the grassroots level.
“I believe the lives of women in Kenya and the communities they live in are, currently, immeasurably better thanks to the MYWO’s bold and consistent actions over the decades,” the President said.
President Kenyatta spoke today during the virtual Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Annual General Meeting where he also launched the organization's national water harvesting project.
The Head of State said he was happy MYWO was complementing Government efforts to achieve the objectives of Vision 2030 in the area of water and sanitation.
“The Vision 2030 blueprint aims at ensuring that every woman in a household at the grassroots level gets a water tank for safe, clean, and reliable water for domestic use,” the President said and directed the Ministry of Water to partner with MYWO to ensure the success of the program.
He appreciated the training MYWO offers women on smart agriculture in order to enhance food security at the household level, saying it supports the Big 4 Agenda on food security.
“As you are aware, Food and Nutrition Security is one of the Pillars of my Administration’s “Big Four” Agenda. I chose to focus on food security because a Nation, which cannot feed its people, is not worthy its name,” the President pointed out.
The Head of State expressed satisfaction that MYWO is working in partnerships with the Ministry of Health and the First Lady’s Beyond Zero Initiative on promoting maternal healthcare at the grassroots level.
“This has been a huge boost for our Big Four Pillar of Universal Health Coverage (UHC),” the President said.
On BBI, President Kenyatta emphasized that it proposes significant gains for women and urged them to support it.
“Through BBI, Kenya is re-imagining our nationhood and envisioning a nation where tribe, gender, age, ethnicity and religion are no longer factors for division but rather drivers of unity within diversity,” President Kenyatta said.
As an organization, President Kenyatta said Maendeleo ya Wanawake has clearly demonstrated that the empowerment of women is not merely by holding conferences in high-end hotels in Nairobi but by being vibrant at all levels especially at the grassroots.
He appreciated the contribution of MYWO in curbing female genital mutilation (FGM), a cultural trait considered primitive.
“Your efforts as an organization and other like-minded organizations, made it easier for the Government of Kenya to enact the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act (2007) and established the Anti-FGM Board,” he said.
President Kenyatta also took the opportunity to urge the MYWO to use its position of influence at the grassroots to advocate for continued observation of the Ministry of Health’s anti-COVID-19 guidelines and protocols.
“As Women, you know you are great influencers of social behaviour; therefore, as Government we look to you as our partners in securing Kenya from this pandemic, and all our other social and economic challenges,” President Kenyatta said.
The President also directed the Ministry of Housing to partner with MYWO in the development of its parcels of land spread across the country and assured the organization's membership that land ownership documents for its headquarters were intact.
Public Service and Gender CS Prof Margaret Kobia said MYWO continues to participate in national development by providing an effective model for improving the quality of life for families and communities.
“The framework facilitates the Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organization to collaborate with other Government agencies to create synergy for development for the realization of Kenya Vision 2030,” the CS said.
MYWO Chairperson Rahab Muiu pledged her organization’s support for the ongoing constitutional reforms saying the BBI process will herald a new national dawn of unity, peace and prosperity.
She said MYWO is ready to support the process by offering civic education and support required at the grassroots level.
Other speakers included Maendeleo ya Wanawake patron Hon Phoebe Asiyo and the UNFPA Country Representative Dr Ademola Olajide.
