Women have been called upon to strengthen their role in leadership right from the Nyumba Kumi initiative to the ambassadorial level.

Coast Education Centre [COEC] Executive Director Halima Mohamed said there is need for women to strengthen their role at the county government level too.

She called on women opinion leaders and those in leadership to ensure their role in countering violent extremism is visible.

“Let women come out and take up the fight against violent extremism in coast region,” she insisted.

Halima said the COEC through partnerships want the unheard voices of women to be heard.

She was making her remarks during a two day coast women conference on prevention and countering violent extremism organized by COEC held at Travelers Beach hotel in Kisauni constituency, Mombasa County.  

The COEC Executive Director said women through social programs need both internal and external support from partnerships.

Popular artiste management label, Kaka Empire, announced its latest signee, singer LykaRose.

The 20 year old singing sensation has been working on projects with the label since January 2019.  

Lyka, as she is fondly referred to, was discovered during the Kaka Empire online and on ground auditions late last year.

The striking songstress has a beautiful voice and offers something different by mixing urban, pop, and vernacular lyrics.

The student and self-trained personal fitness instructor has been performing at campus shows for two years. Her fans describe her as having the perfect mix of energy and skill during her performances.

The news was announced on social media by Kaka Empire, in the behind the scenes video, Kaka Empire officially announced the promising songstress, welcoming her to 'the winning team'.

"We are very much looking forward to presenting one of Kenyan female stars to the world. Kaka Empire signed Lyka because she displays such unique talent, discipline and hard work” Dennis Njenga, CEO and Artist Manager, Kaka Empire on signing Lyka

The announcement is definitely a hint of some of the new and amazing projects Kaka Empire has in store for the Kenyan entertainment industry in 2019.

Redsan a.k.a The Dancehall Baba has a new video.

Check the video below

As women’s history month comes to a close, Victoria Rubadiri hosted Janet Mbugua at a special edition of A Girlfriends Confidential Talk.

Hosted at the Trademark Hotel in Village Market, the event saw a packed house, with over 1,100 women in attendance to discuss how they can find, use, and leverage their voices in order to enhance their livelihoods.
 
"I built my formidable career through having mentors in the workspace, and being deliberate on mentoring next generation. I encourage you to read more books by “Incredible women” who have faced and broken down barriers," Janet Mbugua said.

The media personality also named Unbowed by Wangari Mathai, Becoming by Michelle Obama, We’re Going To Need More Wine, by Gabriel Union and I know why the caged bird sings by Maya Angelou as some of the best sellers that have shaped her world view.

Janet also encouraged the audience to dismiss the naysayers as they journey to find success and empowerment.

She said, “I have been built by both male and female mentors. I have also equally been ‘brought down’ by both male and female colleagues in the workplace. There is no hard and fast rule that men will break you down and women will build you, or vice versa. It’s about finding your place, seeking out mentors, and those with the right mindset will build you.”

Speaking about being part of the talk, Janet said, "I’ve mentioned this a few times this year, that I’m just not in a space where I want to pour from my cup, which I’m slowly filling up. But yesterday was special because I got to connect with many of you and hear about your own concerns, insecurities and triumphs. It was refreshing and necessary!"

Janet thanked her host Victoria Rubadiri and fellow panelists who included Mercy Maroma, as well as Joy Doreen Biira who shared some nuggets of wisdom.

As the Hip-Hop World  is still coming to terms with news of the murder of US based rapper Nipsey Hussle, several artists from Kenya have since come out to join fellow artists from across the globe to mourn the rapper.

The Grammy-nominated rapper and community activist Nipsey Hussle aged 33 was shot six times outside his Los Angeles clothing store and pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

According to reports, the rapper was among three people shot by unknown gunmen outside the store Sunday afternoon.

Just hours before his death, Hussle tweeted: “Having strong enemies is a blessing.”

Among the Kenyan artists who have come out to mourn the rapper is Khaligraph Jones.

"Rest Easy King, saddest news ever" posted Khaligraph Jones

King Kaka posted "What a coincidence, I was just listening to your album #VictoryLap"

On her part Victoria Kimani posted Rest in Power".

Music pays !

Tanzanian artist Mbosso, who has been rocking the airwaves with hits like Hodari, Pepea, Tamu among others has a new house.

Mbosso a former member of the Yamoto Band and currently under Diamond's WCB took to social media to share the good news with his fans.

He was officially unveiled by WCB as a member of their team early last year and has since been releasing hit songs and increasing his fan base.

Renowned Kenyan film producer and Spielworks Media CEO, Dorothy Ghettuba has been appointed as Netflix Manager International Originals.

The move comes after Netflix announced last year that it would commission original shows from Africa by 2019.

Dorothy took to her social media to share the news  “Telling African stories at Netflix”.

Dorothy who is wife to Oyunga Pala has produced epic programs such as ‘Sumu La Penzi’, ‘Lies That Bind’, ‘Saints and Higher Learning’. In 2011, she was among the Top 40 under 40 Women in Kenya published by the Business Daily.

In 2011, Ms. Ghettuba appeared on the Business Daily's highly publicized list of Top 40 Women under 40.

Willy Paul and Nandy are back with 'Hallelujah'.

This is after their first collabo 'Njiwa'.

Watch the new video below

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda yesterday  made a historic ride on Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Mombasa to Nairobi making him the first foreign  Head of State to use the service.

President Uhuru Kenyatta set the pace for the historic journey yesterday when he announced that President Museveni would travel from Mombasa to Nairobi on Kenya’s new modern railway line whose predecessor was christened by British colonialists as the "Lunatic Express".

“Once again you are making history by being the first Head of State to come to Mombasa on the occasion of a State Visit,” said President Kenyatta when he hosted the visiting Ugandan President for a state banquet at State House Mombasa.

“Again, President Museveni will tomorrow be the first Head of State to travel on our SGR from Mombasa to Nairobi. You have once again made history and showed the remarkable partnership that exists between our two countries,” said President Kenyatta.

The old railway line from Mombasa to Kisumu and later to Kampala was built by British colonial government from 1896 to 1906 and was initially named the Uganda Railway after its ultimate destination.

President Kenyatta launched the SGR commuter train christened Madaraka Express on Wednesday, 31st May 2017, 120 years after the British Government rolled out the first rail network in Kenya.

The SGR runs parallel to the old metre gauge railway line. Passenger trains run between Mombasa Terminus in Miritini and the Nairobi Terminus in Syokimau near the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

On arrival at the Nairobi SGR Terminus, President Museveni was received by his host President Uhuru Kenyatta who was accompanied by Deputy President William Ruto among other senior government officials.

During the four hour journey, President Museveni was accompanied by Cabinet Secretaries Monica Juma and James Macharia.