Kenyans have warmed up to realme products a few months after setting foot in the Kenyan market.

The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand has broken a record in Kenya as among the few brands that have launched more than 6 new smartphones and AIot products in the market within a span of four months.

realme seems committed not to leave anything to chances when it comes to setting records as the brand has become the world’s fastest brand to hit 50 million shipments since its inception.

Notably, 50 million units were shipped during the third quarter of 2020. This is a milestone given that the brand has surpassed giants such as Samsung, Apple, and Huawei among others.

The smartphone maker has so far launched 6 smartphones on the Kenyan market. These are; realme C3, realme C11, realme C15, realme C12, realme 6, and realme 7i. realme 7i is the latest entrant that has already picked up as Kenyans rush to acquire it.

In establishing the realme brand, the smartphone maker also introduced realme Buds Q, and realme Air Buds Neo.

Since its inception in August 2018, realme has positioned itself as a leader in releasing smartphones that focus on the new trends in the market while sustaining high levels of security features for customers’ data.

One thing that has placed realme ahead of other players is its ability to efficiently bring cutting-edge technologies and features to the budget smartphone segment, and the “cool” marketing strategy to influence its target consumer segment.

In Kenya, the brand gained popularity from the power of batteries in their smartphones. Some of the realme brands have massive batteries with a capacity as high as 6000mAh that charges faster and takes longer to discharge. Realme C12, for instance, has a battery that is capable of lasting 57 days on standby.

The fact that the majority of the realme smartphones launched in Kenya were entry-level phones, as well as being pocket-friendly despite the high-end features, appealed to the majority of Kenyans to grab the opportunity to own a smartphone.

As Kenyans increasingly become gamers by use of their phones, the integration of an Helio feature, giving the realme phones high performance as one plays couldn’t come at a better time.

The spreading of wings of the realme brand is not in Kenya alone. Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic that has hit-hard on various sectors around the world, the brand has sustained its growth. It grew 300 percent during the third quarter in the Indian smartphone market, cutting 15 percent of the market share to itself.

The brand has also found its way up the ladder in countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, growing 196 percent on a year-to-year basis and 47 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis.

Following a successful Tanzania Media tour  Champion Studios signee and fast rising star  B CLASSIC AKA 006  is back again with another ballad for the ladies  #Ankodo. 

Watch Ankodo: https://youtu.be/sLBN-8lY3pY

Ankodo is a song about a beautiful girl with a figure to behold and  has been produced by Toplayer. The video was shot in Nairobi  by  Deska Torres.

Speaking about the song, B Classic says. "Ankodo is a taveta word for a beautiful lady with big eyes, her body is well sculpted that when she wears a dress I feel like taking her to my governor for approval"

Since joining Champion studios mid this year, Classic has released 12 songs which include collaboration with Nadia Mukami and Tanzanias Gigy Money. The songs have been received well and are currently on rotation. 

Watch Call me baby :https://youtu.be/KCVzvY2bd9s

This latest release is proof that there is more music to come next year, a collaboration with Tanzania's Mario and love ballad with Kenya's superstar Sanaipei Tande. 

Classics music is currently available for streaming online and various digital platforms. 

Deputy President William Ruto is expected to attend the homecoming ceremony of the newly elected Msambweni Mp Faisal Bader.

The ceremony slated for Thursday, 31st December is expect to take place at Dr Babla Secondary School in Ukunda.

Mps allied to Ruto are also expected to attend the ceremony.

Ruto on Wednesday last week held a meeting with Msambweni constituency grassroots leaders led by Faisal Bader.  Lunga Lunga Mp Kahtib Mwashetani was also among those who attended the meeting.

During the meeting, the DP said the Msambweni by-election opened a new chapter in Kenyan politics.

Bader who contested as an Independent candidate in the Msambweni by election held early this month trounced Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Omar Boga after garnering 15,251 votes against Boga’s 10,444.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence and comfort to the Mudavadi family following the death of Mama Hannah Atsianzale Mudavadi.

Mrs Mudavadi, 92, is the widow of the late Cabinet Minister Moses Mudamba Mudavadi and the mother of former Vice President Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi.

In his message of encouragement, President Kenyatta described Mama Hannah, who died Monday morning while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital, as a devoted, generous and humble matriarch who raised a close-knit family and contributed immensely to the progress of her community.

“Mama Hannah was the cornerstone of the Mudavadi family, a wise woman of few words on whose broad shoulders many people were raised to become great Kenyans.

"Mrs Mudavadi was a gracious and loving mother, a true matriarch who loved and took care of all people, especially those in need, without any reservation," the President eulogised.

The President said Mama Hannah will be remembered, especially for her love for education and how she assisted many bright children from poor families access quality education.

He wished Hon Musalia Mudavadi and the family God's solace as they come to terms with the passing away of Mama Hannah.

“We will forever be grateful for her charitable work and acts of love. To my brother Musalia Mudavadi, may God comfort you and the family, and guide you at this difficult time of mourning,” President said.

The Head of State assured the Mudavadi family of his support and prayed to God to rest the soul of Mama Hannah in eternal glory.

Veteran Mombasa based footballer Ali Kajo is dead.

Kajo who played for Feisal FC and Harambee Stars died on Monday morning while receiving treatment at a local hospital in Mombasa.

The late Kajo was part of the Feisal FC squad which is the only team from the Coast to have ever won the Kenya Premier League title in 1965. He is also  remembered for scoring the last goal for pre-independence Kenya and netting the first goal for the national team post-independence. 

In September, stakeholders came together to raise funds to help the retired footballer repair his dilapidated house.

Kajo is expected to be laid to rest on Monday evening at the Tangana Muslim Cemetery in Ganjoni.

The United Green Movement [UGM] will field a candidate for the Nairobi gubernatorial by election slated for February 18 following the impeachment of embattled Mike Mbivi Sonko.

Party Secretary General Hamisa Maalim Zaja confirmed during a telephone interview that the party was impressed by their candidate Dr Khamis Mwakaonje Liganje’s performance during the just concluded Msambweni parliamentary by-election.

Liganje came position four in the by election with 230 votes

She said the move prompted the party to take the acid test during the forthcoming Nairobi county mini poll early next year.

“I wish to disclose the party will unveil its candidate after Christmas celebrations at the party headquarters in Nairobi,” she pointed out.

The UGM party spokesperson said apart from the battle to succeed Sonko they will also field a candidate for the Matungu Constituency and Kabuchai by-elections set for March 4, 2021.

In a gazette notice, IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati directed political parties intending to participate in the by-election to submit the names of the persons contesting in party primaries and the dates of the nominations on or before December 28, 2020.

The electoral agency said that the campaign period will run between January 18, 2021 and February 15, 2021.

Several people have thrown their hats in the ring, they include Former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru and businesswoman Agnes Kagure

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday at State House, Nairobi, signed into law the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2020 which was passed on Tuesday by Members of the National Assembly.

Also signed into law is the Tea Bill of 2018, which contains several reforms among them, the re-engineering of the Tea Board of Kenya to oversee the development, promotion and regulation of Kenya’s tea sector.

The bills were presented to the President for signature by Solicitor General Ken Ogeto at the brief ceremony attended by Agriculture CS Peter Munya, Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka and Leader of Majority in the National Assembly Amos Kimunya.

Also present were Head of Public Service Dr Joseph Kinyua, State House Deputy Chief of Staff Njee Muturi, Clerk of the National Assembly Michael Sialai and his Senate counterpart Jeremiah Nyengenye.

Tanasha Donna has just dropped the visuals to her latest song ft Khaligraph Jones and Motif - Kalypso.

Kalypso is a blend of Latin & East African sound.

Tanasha Donna & Khaligraph Jones and produced by Mixed & Mastered by Motif Di Don.

The video has been directed Jordan Hoechlin.

Check out the video below.

Kenyan team Jasiri has maintained their superiority in the Mombasa Open Tong-IL Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship.

Jasiri bagged a total of 104 points to win the title for the eighth year running durng the two day tournament held at  the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa.

The team secured 32 gold, 31 silver and 41 bronze medals. Philippines finished a distance second having got total of 27 medals with 13 gold, 11 silver and three bronze medals.

Iran came third with five medal, four gold and another silver. while DR Congo were fourth taking home six medals, one gold, two silver and three bronze.

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Ivory Coast finished fourth with three medals, a gold, a silver and a bronze with Japan which managed a gold and a silver taking the fifth position.

Thailand and Turkey were jointly in sixth place, each with a silver medal as Congo Brazaville in eighth position having seven bronze medals.

Tanzania crooner Alikiba is set to release his new album.

Without giving more information, the singer revealed that the song will be out early next year.

"The last time I released an album was 2008. In 2021 I will release my next album" he told Clouds fm.

Adding " It will be out by July 2021".