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President Kenyatta Mourns Fallen Journalist Mohammed Njuguna
President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence and encouragement to the family, relatives and friends of veteran radio broadcaster Mohammed Juma Njuguna who died today at a Nairobi hospital.
President Kenyatta described the highly decorated radio journalist as a refined broadcaster and a trailblazer who used his role in the mass media to inform and entertain Kenyans, especially through his moving football commentaries.
“We are filled with grief and a deep sense of loss. Mohammed was an outstanding journalist. He was a good and inspiring figure in the media industry, and a great mentor to upcoming journalists,” the President eulogised.
“At this moment of sorrow, our thoughts and prayers are with Mohammed Juma Njuguna’s family, relatives and friends,” he added.
The late Njuguna was awarded the Head of State Commendation (HSC) in 2010 for his immense contribution to the development of broadcast journalism in the country.
The President prayed to God to comfort the family of the late Mohammed Juma Njuguna and give them the strength and grace to bear with the loss.
Redsan Is Back With 'Back it up'
After serving fans with 'Rio'. Kenyan Dancehall artist Redsan a.k.a The Dancehall Baba is back with another song.
The song is titled 'Back it up'.
Watch the video below
Nyota Ndogo Set For Major Comeback, To Release Four New Videos
Popular coast based female musician Mwanaisha Abdallah a.k.a Nyota Ndogo has been missing from the music scene for sometime now, an issue that has also raised alot of concern from her fans.
Well in a chat with Ommy Dallah, Nyota Ndogo has revealed the reason behind her silence.
"Yes i have not released a song for a very long time. I have been busy with construction, i'm in the process of constructing four new houses" she said
Adding " I bought a plot in Kasarani from the money that i made during the campaign period. I constructed a house for my mum in the plot and there was space remaining and its where am constructing the other 4 houses. In total i will now be having 9 houses including the 5 other ones that i first constructed. They are all rental."
She however has some good news to her fans, she will soon be releasing her new videos which are ready.
"I have already shot four videos, they are already and its now just a matter of when to release them. I will let you know when i will be releasing them once i decide on the date. All the videos have been shot within Taita Taveta County".
Kelechi In Trouble With Neighbours Over Loud Music
Kelechi Africana has found himself in problem with his neighbours at the Olonyori estate in Syokimau, Nairobi.
In a group whatsapp chat seen by Ommy Dallah, the neighbours complain about Kelechi's behaviour of playing loud music while in the house.
Kelechi goes ahead to defend himself that he relies on music as a producer and an artist.
One of the neighbours who seems well acquitted with sound production advised him to use acoustics to void the noise and trouble with other neighbours.
Speaking to Ommy Dallah, a neighbour who did not want to be mentioned said "His house is a two bedroom and we suspect he has transformed one of the bedrooms into a studio".
Meanwhile the artist is currently enjoying his new marriage life, he got married to his Ugandan lover Rukia Najma on Thursday in Mombasa. http://ommydalla.co.ke/buzz/item/1060-kelechi-ties-knot-with-ugandan-girlfriend
Kelechi Ties Knot With Ugandan Girlfriend
Kelechi Africana is officially off the market!.
The 'Nimechoka' hitmaker got married to his lover Rukia Najma in an islamic wedding yesterday. The wedding was held in Likoni, Kelechi's family home.
Rukia's father is a Ugandan while her Mother is Kenyan. She lives and work in Italy. Her parents also live in Europe.
In an interview with Ommy Dallah, Rukia revealed that they have been secretly dating for over one and a half years.
"We have dated for so long. He proposed to me like a week ago and i said yes" she said.
About honeymoon, Rukia noted "We will definitely go for honeymoon, it will be Italy but am not sure about the date or month because he is currently busy with his shows and other schedules".
"We first met at a business meeting in one of the countries in Africa, i cannot tell you the exact country since it's personal it will be like am telling you where i conduct my businesses which to me is not right" she said.
Rukia used to live in Mombasa before relocating to Italy.
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Nandy Confirms She Is Safe, Was Not In The Vehicle Involved In An Accident (Video)
Tanzanian female singer Nandy has come out to assure her fans that she is safe, this is after reports started doing rounds that she was among those seriously injured after one of her vehicles was involved in an accident last night
In a video message, Nandy who was in Nairobi over the weekend for the Choma na ngoma show stated that the vehicle that was involved in the accident was carrying her dancers and instruments adding that the victims are also safe after being treated at a local hospital.
Nandy's entourage was heading to Sumbawaga where she is scheduled to have a show, Nandy festival. Among artists who are also part of the entourage are Willy Paul, Juma Nature, Whozu, Stamina, Nandy, Barnaba, Roma, Billnass and Ice Boy.
KPA Hosts Historic Iftar (Photos & Video)
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) yesterday hosted it's first ever iftar bringing together it's staff members , local leaders and stakeholders.
The event held at the KPA Mbaraki Sports grounds was attended by several leaders including Mombasa Deputy Governor Dr William Kingi, his Lamu counterpart Abdulhakim Aboud, Mombasa Senator Mohammed Faki, Mps Omar Mwinyi (Changamwe), Badi Twalib (Jomvu), Mishi Mboko (Likoni) and Ali Mbogo (Kisauni).
The leaders present praised the KPA Managing Director Dr Daniel Manduku for hosting the event.
"I have never witnessed an event like this since i was born, this is the first time and we have to thank you for your efforts bwana MD" said Ali Mbogo.
On his part Changamwe Mp Omar Mwinyi noted "We have had different Managing Directors before, some from the muslim community but they have never done this, this is reccomandable"
Adding"Next time you should also consider giving out envelopes (money) to the workers to accompany the iftar"
The leaders also took the opportunity to address the issue on the alleged privatization of the port insisting they are against it.
"As leaders from the Coast region, all 23 of us including Mps, Women representatives, Senators and Governors have resolved not to support this issue and fight it, it will only happen over our dead bodies" said Ali Mbogo.
Coast Film Festival 2019 Set For September, Calls For Submissions
The 7th edition of the Coast Film Festival is set to take place from September 11th to 13th.
The aim of the event is to recognize local filmmakers, expose and commend them for their work.
This year's theme is 'Story Kikwetu' and will feature different categories which include; Animation movies, feature films. Documentaries, short feature films, TV and web-series, Student school’s film and music videos.
Submissions are now open with the deadline being set for July 3rd.
For one to participate your film should:
1. Have been produced between June 2017- June 2019.
2. Have been shot in a Swahili speaking area ie the Indian ocean Islands (including Comoros
archipelago, Mayotte & La Reunion) and/or the candidate is from the same designated zone.
3. All submitted films, if in any other language other than Kiswahili and English shall include subtitles in Kiswahili or English.
Choma Na Ngoma 2nd Edition Goes Down At KICC
The Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) was the place to be as people gathered to witness the second edition of the Choma Na Ngoma Festival on Friday evening (eve of Madaraka aday), courtesy of Radio Maisha and Standard Media Group.
The musical extravangaza celebrated the diversity of various African cultures from food,drinks and great music.Artists like Hart the Band,Alicious and Sauti Sol did a great job to entertain the over zealous crowd.