Award winning songstress Nikita Kering’ releases her first EP, ‘A SIDE OF ME’. This EP follows her recent massive single release ‘EX’, which created a buzz amongst her fans and music lovers.

The 7 track EP produced by SoFresh and arranged by Nikita herself, is a masterpiece, a compilation of what you’ve seen/heard and what you haven’t.

Nikita bridges relatable situations and experiences of other people stories by putting herself in their shoes, creatively coming up with a body of work that people could identify with. And in those simple words, ‘A SIDE OF ME’, Nikita Kering’ together with her team made a masterpiece that clearly bloomed her artistic vibe and energy .

 “Initially, an EP wasn't part of the plan, but I realised that I needed to create a body of work that people could identify with me. I'm excited for people to see a side of me that they never have; hence the name.” said Nikita

On her very short hiatus, Nikita shared that just like every other person she has had her challenges especially with Covid.

“The challenges were many, however, the greatest was, not being able to work through the night. Honestly, my artistic vibe really peaks at night, so the fact that I couldn't work in the studio through the night really frustrated me. But I guess everything happens for a reason...if not, I wouldn't have made the single 'Ex' that people really seem to like.”

At 19, her musical journey is a milestone of a decade and she is truly grateful for all the losses  and missed opportunities, because things are seamlessly unfolding with time. As she rides uniquely on her own wave and style, you should expect more from her as an artist. The show must go on!!

To launch the EP, the hardworking songstress, aslo releases the visuals to a track, ‘Crossing Lines’ off this debut EP. Directed by Hardy Wambiakale, the ballad is one to take you through Nikita’s growth in the industry. 

WATCH VIDEO HERE

While listeners anticipated Nikita's EP, ‘A SIDE OF ME’, She has made sure the total tracklist of 7 songs in the EP will be something to remember, considering the effort put in and the sleepless nights in the studio.

‘A SIDE OF ME’ is definitely a vibe to add to your playlist.

A SIDE OF ME TRACKLIST:

1. Forget (Intro)
2. Where you been
3. Ex
4. Never Let you go
5. Crossing lines
6. Better than Ever
7. Never Let you Go- Acoustic

Fast rising Mombasa singer and songwriter K.O is back with another classic single titled 'Masalale'.

In the new song, the young singer proves his vocal prowess.

The song comes just months after releasing his collabo with rapper Femi One 'Chora'.

Listen to the song below.

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta’s Beyond Zero Initiative on Thursday kicked off the process of selecting nurses who will receive health awards at the Beyond Zero Summit by engaging stakeholders at a consultative meeting.

The meeting held in Naivasha drew participants from all the 47 counties, Office of the First Lady, Beyond Zero, Ministry of Health, Nursing Council of Kenya, National Aids Control Council (NACC) and Council of Governors to discuss the online application, vetting and nomination of the nurses.

The nurses will receive awards in the categories of individual nurse practitioners in level 2 dispensaries and level 3 health centres as well as team awards in nurse led-initiatives in any of the level 2 to level 5 Government-run health facilities from each of the 47 counties.

Beyond Zero Technical Advisor Ms Jane Kiragu said the nurses will be awarded in recognition of their frontline role in the provision of primary healthcare at the Beyond Zero Summit that will be held in September.

Ms Kiragu spoke in Naivasha during the consultative meeting to kick off the call for nurses to register which will happen on July 5.

“Through the Beyond Zero, one of the interventions that has been of concern is how primary healthcare is delivered. The question of access and the question of quality are key.

“There are those who are on the frontline who continue to selflessly offer services at the community level. As you are aware, we will be recognizing and appreciating efforts of nurses at the Beyond Zero Summit,” Ms Kiragu said.

She urged the participants who included NACC Regional HIV Coordinators, officers from county directorates of health and county nursing officers from the 47 counties to be Beyond Zero’s ambassadors at their counties to ensure a vibrant and robust selection process of the nurses to be awarded.

The meeting was facilitated by the Beyond Zero Secretariat under Coordinator Ms Angella Langat, Office of the First Lady’s Director of Administration Ms Eva Maina and Communication Director Ms Vivianne Ngugi as well as a team of experts in quality improvement and Information and Communication Technology.

In her presentation, Ms Langat said the awarding of nurses builds on Beyond Zero's intervention that was rolled out in 2016 in conjunction with the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) and the World Bank to scale up its primary healthcare advocacy support through offering scholarships to enrolled community health nurses in arid and semi-arid lands.

“The achievement of Universal Health Coverage depends on amongst other things, a skilled health workforce particularly the nursing workforce to ensure patients have easy access to preventive, diagnostic and curative services,” Ms Langat said.

She emphasized that this year’s summit will focus on primary healthcare as the cornerstone of UHC and the first point of contact for most patients.

President Uhuru Kenyatta today officially flagged off the 2021 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre grounds.

The President flagged off the first ten rally cars that included three Kenyan teams comprising Carl Tundo, Hamza Anwar and Mcrae Kimathi as well as 91-year old three times European champion Sobieslaw Zasada who becomes the oldest competitor in the history of World Rally Championship.

A car driven by State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita and his co-driver Tuta Mionki was also among those flagged off at the spectacular event in which 58 teams are participating.

Speaking at the iconic sporting event, President Kenyatta commended the event organizers and all stakeholders for their diligence and hard work that ensured the resumption of the safari rally after a 19-year hiatus.

The Head of State said the Safari Rally holds a special place in the country’s history, saying the event is synonymous with the country’s growth.

“Over the years, the rally maintained its ‘rough and tough’ reputation. It ensured that we tested both our physical limits on the roads, and our innovative strengths in the development of bigger and faster machines,” President Kenyatta said. 

President Kenyatta emphasized that it was because of the Safari Rally’s importance to the country’s socio-economic growth that in 2013 he gave a pledge to return the rally back to the country and to its position as one of the International Automobile Federation’s (FIA) and World Rally Championship’s (WRC) toughest rallies.

“This goal has materialized nine years later, into the spectacular event that we are all witnessing today. It has been a pleasure, interacting with the rally drivers and I look forward to witnessing their expertise on the road,” President Kenyatta said.

Earlier before flagging off the World Rally Championship Safari Rally, President Kenyatta launched the road safety initiative known as the “Safari Rally Action for Road Safety Campaign”.

The initiative, which has so far provided 6,300 helmets to boda boda riders, is aimed at promoting road safety through education and the provision of protective gear to the motorists.

The President said the initiative, which has also attracted international partners such as the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the Hungarian Motorsport Development Agency (HUMDA), will raise awareness on the adverse impacts of road accidents with the aim of reducing the injuries on the Kenyan roads.

“I am pleased to note that, so far, through this initiative 1,000 young people have received road safety training.  Many other young people from the Boda boda community are set to receive refresher riding skills and road use information,” President Kenyatta said.

He emphasized the need for citizens to always safeguard their personal safety while on the roads even as the Government fulfils its obligations in enhancing road safety.

“Let us be our brother’s keepers and promote safe road user behaviour,” he added.

Others who spoke included Sports, Culture and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed, the President of the International Automobile Federation Jean Todt and the Hungary Minister for National Innovation and Technology Prof Laszlo Palkovics.

Dr Mohammed thanked President Kenyatta for "diligently pursuing the return of the Safari Rally in Kenya since 2013".

"The Government under his leadership has provided financial, technical and administrative support towards the planning of the 2021 WRC safari Rally."

Others who attended the colourful event included former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Head of Public Service Dr Joseph Kinyua among orher senior Government officials.

Later President Kenyatta joined motor sports enthusiasts at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani for the Super Special stage of the 2021 WRC Safari Rally.

Every so often, the music scene graces us with an anticipated twist. He might not have been born in Alabama, or discovered in Nashville, but Elvis Nyaruri has defied the odds and made us appreciate Country music.

Having debut his musical career with I Just Cannot Wait to Go Back Home, typically a story about those of us who can’t just wait to go back home.And having followed it up with I’ll Be Doing Fine. A story about everyone who has been in that place, where we have been hurt in a relationship or a situationship, but still hold our heads up and look for a brighter day. In Mombasani, marries both ideas, in a story that is Gichagi.

Elvis is born and raised in the Coastal town of Mombasa. In this hit song, he pays homage to the place where he was born, raised, and gradually made him the artist and man he is.

Following up I Just Cannot wait To Go Home, Elvis artistically takes you through, this magical region in Kenya. Giving insight to its people, environs and their celebration and appreciation to the simple pleasures of the coastal strip of Kenya.

Having co-composed the song with the talented Canadian guitarist Marc Van Rosi, and with the careful mastering skills of Jesse Bukindu, everything about the production of this particular hit takes you through a nostalgic memory for those of us who have been in the coast region, and for those of us who haven’t been there, it paints an image of this magical place we should visit.

The imagination of Tony De Gigz productions on the visual really sum up the vison that Elvis had when he thought of his birthplace and Gichagi in general.

Elvis makes Mombasa and in general Kenya a happy place to be.

Former Taita Taveta Woman representative turned gospel singer Joyce Lay is mourning the death of her mother.

She announced on her Instagram the passing on of her mum.

"Go well my Mum......you have won the race.Your heaven is open. See you soon in paradise.I love you so much. It is well." she posted.

Several personalities and fans sent their condolence messages following the news.

Ian_wafula; My sincere condolences Joyce. May she Rest In Peace.

Mercymasikamuguro; So sorry for the loss.

Doreen.majala: RIP Nyanyangu, pole sana nana.

Holydavemuthengi: Poleni sana, it is well.

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The controversial election of the giant Dockworkers Union hangs in limbo after a section of candidates moved to court to stop it.

Led by Mombasa Member County Assembly for Mikindani Ward Juma Benson Thoya the disgruntled candidates moved to court to stop the union election to be held day after tomorrow.

They made an application filed on notice of motion through counsel Gichana Omwando at Employment and Labour Ralations Court under certificated of urgency.

They argued the constituted DWU election board under chairlady Alice Tabu was illegal.

They said the forthcoming election lacks a level playing field with an agenda to rig the outcome of the polls.

They argued in their application the entire process to appoint an election board is flawed and it was not credible and transparent.

The application is against Martin Ondo, embattled Secretary General Simon Sang and outgoing Treasurer Joseph Makero and including the DWU as respondents.

Speaking outside the union headquarters after serving the union secretariat, Abdullah Siyati said they were going into the polls blindfolded.

He told journalists he got his clearance certificate two days to the election which is against the union constitution.

“We are supposed to have 21 days of campaigns after being cleared to vie for elective posts,” he pointed out.

Kamga Maganga and Omar Masumbuko who are interested parties in the suit argued they have never been involved in the election process even during the last minutes.

Bongo Flava star Diamond Platnumz and his baby mama Zari The Bosslady are among African celebrities who will be appearing on a Netflix documentary soon.

According to Netflix Souith Africa, the two will appear in the documentary titled 'Young, Famous & African' set to be aired soon.

"They're young, they're fresh, they're unapologetically African and they’re coming to your screens! Can you guess some of the stars and their famous sayings?" reads a post from Netflix South Coast.

The two have also taken to social media to share the news with their fans.

"From Tandale to the world....Go behind the scenes of what it takes to be African Icon to the world with @netflixsa and @naijaonnetflix's first African reality TV show, featuring your one and only SIMBA ?....! You don't want to miss this. #YoungFamousAndAfrican #wasafi #SwahiliNation #WCB4LIFE" posted Diamond Diamond Platnumz.

On her part, Zari posted "Born in Uganda. Flourishing in Mzansi. Now we’re taking over Netflix! See me bossing it up on @netflixsa and @naijaonnetflix's first-ever African reality show, coming soon! #YoungFamousAndAfrican".

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQa6GU5JSQu/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=d80bf860-ab37-4f4a-9738-d2478a793f17

It is however not yet clear if the two will appear in the show together or separately.

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Diamond will be the second Tanzanian to appear on Netflix after Idris Sultan who appeared on March 26 this year through a film called 'Slay'.

KBC news anchor Shiksha Arora has revealed how she was strangled and robbed ahead of her debut at the state broadcaster.

In a series of tweets, the anchor narrates how robbers attacked her while driving along the globe roundabout, Nairobi on Monday evening.

"Yesterday at around 5:20 PM I got robbed at the globe roundabout flyover. Guy 1 knocked my side mirror bending it backwards & walked away. While I was rolling down my window slightly to reposition the mirror, guy 2 started banging the front seat passenger window loudly."

"As I was looking to my left guy 3 slid his hand in through my window and unlocked my car, got into the back seat. Grabbed my purse & asked for my phone, at this point in time I was in panic mode, couldn’t say anything. He asked for it again & reached for my neck, strangling me"

"As he was strangling my neck, I desperately gasped for air,I started hooting loudly to get some attention hoping somebody would help me. People started getting out of their cars and that’s when he let go and fled. He went with my purse but I am TRAUMATIZED that he attacked me."

"These thugs work in teams in broad daylight during peak traffic, don’t roll down your window no matter what when on globe roundabout. I got lucky, he didn’t manage to hurt me much despite strangling my neck and getting away with my purse. I am okay but traumatized."

Arora is among the new anchors unveiled by KBC on Monday evening during the it's relaunch. She will be hosting the Friday 9pm news.

Singer, producer and songwriter Elvis Orori, professionally known as Blakangel is a breath of crisp and ultra-modern air into the dancehall scene especially Kenyan dancehall.

He is currently among the top music producers from Kisumu, Kenya’ having worked with great musicians like Gabiro Mtu Necessary, Kamwana and a host of others.

He has just released a self-produced single dubbed “Things You Do” with the video and shot in the lakeside city of Kisumu as directed by Royal State Pictures.

Watch “Things You Do” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kwzhiCPPG54

On the soundtrack, Blakangel compliments and shows his admiration to the things his lover does to him, quite explicit content accompanied by astonishing visuals. The video is simple with very brilliant add-ons to approbate the same.

Having released his 6 tracks extended play (EP) a few months ago, Blakangel has chosen not to stop at it by releasing a brand new single that has been received well by his fans and followers.

Growing up in Kisumu it is definitely not easy to break the barriers that stay ahead of the mainstream media and this would mean little space and resources to master and push through with his craft but that is not the case with the record producer who has broken most of these barriers to collaborate and put out great content with fellow artists.

The rising singer-songwriter is always in the studio working on new music and he promises more amazing and brilliant music both from him as an artist and as a producer.