By Herbert Mwachiro

FKF Presidential Aspirant

Fair play is central to football. It is the foundation on which the sport is built. Fair play is a complex concept that comprises and embodies a number of fundamental values that are not only integral to sport.

 It is relevant in everyday life including fair competition, respect, friendship, team spirit, equality, sport without doping, respect for written and unwritten rules such as integrity, solidarity, tolerance, care, excellence and joy as articulated by the International Fair Play Committee.

For football to flourish in Kenya fair play has to be learnt, experienced, promoted and protected both on and off the field.

Kenya’s football fraternity ensured that Fair Play was one of the key foundations on which Kenya’s football would be built when they passed a new constitution in 2017.

The Constitution of Football Kenya Federation (2017) instructs that the FKF objectives must be carried out, “in the spirit of fair play”, that the FKF must promote “fair play”, and that every person and organization involved in football must “observe the principles of fair play”.

It is disappointing to note that over the last year football in Kenya has been run in a manner that goes completely against all principles of fair play.

Even worse, the FKF is being run currently without a legal mandate and this threatens the future of the beautiful game in Kenya.

The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) has cancelled FKF elections twice. (The Sports Disputes Tribunal was formed under the Sports Act 2013 and its main role is to hear and give verdicts on appeals against decisions made by sports teams and other sports bodies in Kenya.)

In December 2019 elections were cancelled over an improper electoral code and an irregularly constituted electoral board.

However, the SDT allowed the FKF National Executive Committee (NEC) members to remain in office to facilitate fresh elections.

In March 2020, the SDT was forced to intervene again over discriminatory eligibility rules in the electoral code which had been tailored to fit the incumbent.

 This time the SDT felt that the NEC was beyond redemption and ordered them to vacate office and currently as it stands there is NO NEC in office.

Unfortunately, the key victims of all this underhand behaviour are those who make a living from football, such as our footballers, coaches and referees.

That this unsporting behaviour by those who are tasked with protecting the sport happens in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic when our society, health and economy is under stress means we no longer have the luxury of time.

Hunger, health and housing issues threaten the football community in Kenya. FKF Members must act swiftly to save Kenyan football.

The Constitution of the FKF makes it clear that the FKF exists to protect the interests of its Members.

 It is clear beyond reasonable doubt that without a NEC in office football operations are limited.

Therefore, it causes that the FKF General Assembly, the supreme and legislative body of FKF, must act swiftly and decisively to protect football.

FKF members must now call a Special General Assembly (SGM) under Article 31 of the FKF Constitution which compels the NEC to convene an SGM, “if more than 50% of the delegates representing the Members of FKF make such a request in writing.”

The agenda of this SGM will be to:

1. Appoint an interim committee to oversight the election process of Kenyan football immediately.

2. The Electoral Board meets with stakeholders to draw up the electoral road map and agree on the electoral code in place. FKF members have the power to clean their own house.

FKF members have a responsibility to all who make a living from football, such as our players, coaches and referees, to put our affairs in order.

FKF Members need to call an SGM as soon as possible. FKF members must return Fair Play to the heart of Kenya football. They owe it to our future generations.

When you are signed under the most successful record label in East Africa then you definitely get a huge amount of money for a show.

Tanzania - based record label Wasafi classic (WCB) is known for investing alot in it's artists, led by award winning music star Diamond Platnumz.

Apart from investing much in branding an artist, WCB is also known for edgy production, quality music, which most turn out to be hits without forgetting commercial success.

Early this month (July) WCB  management put together one of the biggest and exquisite concert for their new signee Zuchu, the concert  which was held in Daresalaam and attended by several celebrities and government officials.

Sallam SK, one of the top managers at WCB has now come out to reveal how much you will be required to pay in case you are thinking of booking Zuchu for a show.

In an online(Instagram) interaction with one of the  WCB fans, Sallaam revealed that they charge Tshs 20,000,000  for a show, for Zuchu, equivalent to over Kshs800,000 .

Sallam also talked about the challenges that come with managing a successful and top artist.

"This particular artist has goals that they want to achieve so its upon the manager to now work hard. Meet the expectations of the artist and make sure that they achieve the goals and be where they want to be"said Sallam.

He further addressed the issues of WCB investing much time and money in their artists.

Salaam charged "You will only get the value and benefit from your product if only you invest and market it very well, so it's just about marketing strategy".

Mombasa based song bird Esther Mwangala, popularly known as Adasa has yet again hit the airwaves with her latest release Mahaba Niue after her major breakthrough with her song Nipekeche last year.

Mahaba Niue as she shares is a dedication to her fans for the love and acceptance that she received after her release in August last year.

“The reception for Nipekeche was amazing and honestly even beyond my expectations. Because the nature of the song is Swahili I expected the love to come from Mombasa you know and maybe the same pace as the rest but this one blew over especially in Nairobi. So yes I am very grateful for the love and acceptance, and this is my way of showing that I appreciate” She says.

The 22 years old’s music career started when she was in high school at Lutsangani Secondary school but professionally broke through when she became a live performer at Pride Inn Hotel, Mombasa.

“Well I got that job when I was in the safaricom Auditions.I didn't win in the safaricom audition but got a job as a Lady Singer at pride inn"she said

Adding " What inspired me to continue singing was the cry from guest at pride inn paradise wanting my own songs on my YouTube channel so I had to start recording my own singles  so I had to split my time,  during off days I would  go to the studio and that’s how I  recorded my first single Niloweshe. And people really loved it so  I recorded the second one NOMA and then now Nipekeche this is the song that gave me media tours and a big exposure to the public ,” says the singer signed under Dallaz Music studios.

During a Media tour in Nairobi, Adasa recorded another single Tunaendana and once it was out it easily won the ears of many, both in Kenya and out.

“This song did veeeery well. I really felt very happy because I never expected it. I remember we wrote it for one hour and recorded it the same night. After Tunaendana Corona came and we stopped going to work so I am still pushing while we are at home and all the quarantining manenoz,” she says.

Her inspiration and biggest role model in the Music scene is the talented Nigerian singer Simi.

“Well Simi inspires me a lot from the word go since in high school life I just loved her melody and all that. I want to be an international musician and spread good music all over the world. I want to work with as many big artists as possible the likes of Simi,” She intimates. 

Mombasa based Tv actress and radio presenter Neema sulubu is mourning the death of her father.

He died yesterday in Malindi where he had been receiving treatment.

Family and friends are meeting at the family home in Malindi.

Neema has taken part in several Tv programmes including Moyo and Aziza.

"Nawaza nikiwazua siamini kama leo hii tabasamu lako limekumbwa na uzuni na simanzi.Nasadiki kusema ni huzuni kumpoteza mzazi wako,ila ni kazi ya mola my dear haina makosa.Natambua kua uko katika kipindi kigumu Neema ila sote njia ni hiyo ametutangulia na nyuma yake tutafwata.Pole sana Neema kwa kumpoteza babako mzazi.Mola ailaze roho yake palipo na wema peponi" posted one of her colleagues, Juma Shibe

Harmonize delivered a moving performance at the funeral of former Tanzania president Benjamin Mkapa.

The singer performed his tribute song 'Ameen'  during the televised funeral which was attended by top leaders including president John Magufuli. He was so engulfed in emotion and was seen shading tears at the end of the performance.

Veteran taarab singer Khadija Kopa was among his back up singers.

In the song, Harmonize highlights some of the projects and developments that the late leader accomplished in the country.

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Mkapa who died last week from malaria, according to his family will be laid to rest today (Wednesday) at his rural home in Mtwara, Harmonize comes from Mtwara too.

Fresh from signing a management contract with Kenya's premier talent agency - Upeo Talent Agency; Gospel singer, songwriter, and worshiper Ali Mukhwana is here with a new video titled "MAOMBI YANGU". The song is now available on YouTube and other digital platforms. 

WATCH IT HERE: https://youtu.be/s1xXNLaiDMA

With his husky voice and great songwriting skills, Ali is a true definition of a world-class worship music singer and he never fails to deliver great and timeless songs that appeal to the masses. 

“The song Maombi Yangu is my direct prayer to God. It’s a cry for help from us to HIM, for him to listen to our prayers and requests because we are faced by harsh realities of a global pandemic that has killed people, killed the economy and stopped our lives for months now"" says Mukhwana.

Adding "My message is that despite the fact that doctors and scientists have not yet found a cure; we should not lose hope because HE is an able GOD and I truly believe this too shall pass.” – Ali “The Amplifier” Mukhwana

About Ali

Ali “The Amplifier” Mukhwana is an award winning Kenyan gospel singer, songwriter and a worship leader from Nairobi, Kenya. Born in Western Kenya - Kakamega County, present-day Mumias East Constituency in the mid-’80s, Ali is more known for his win in the Exodus to Stardom singing competition which was organized by the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation in the year 2011.

As the winner in the competition, he walked away with a brand new Xtrail car worth Kshs 1.8 Million, a one-year recording deal at Lampstand Records and a TV show co-host position at Angaza Show on KBC TV (2012 to 2016).

This win thrust him into the national limelight and his professional music career kicked off with his first song being recorded in the year 2012.

Some of his popular songs include Usinipite and Manukato Ya Sifa in which he has featured 2018 Groove Awards Artiste of the Year Guardian Angel. Ali Mukhwana has been nominated twice and won in Groove Awards editions of 2013 and 2015 and also got nominated in the 2019 and 2020 editions of Maranatha Gospel Music Worship Awards.

Hot on the heels of his first single B Classic -006 is back with another single 'Yakikukataa' produced by Toplayer on the Beat & Champion Studio Kenya.

The love ballad ominously recounts the complicated cycle of the day to day intrigues of a one sided relationship. The video was directed by the super talented Trey Juelz

Yakikukataa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d5zjVbHgiY

“It’s about being in love with someone who does not appreciate me despite all that I do,” B Classic explains.

Adding “Tired of fighting he gives up on love and ends it all hence the title #Yakikukataa.” 

He is the first artist to be signed up by Champion Studio, an upcoming outfit by founded by Joel Lishenga and Brian Lishenga.

Subtle but infectious, “Yakikukataa” is a strong follow up to his first single  “Baby I Swear ” and the recent collaboration with Bruce Mfalme.

Baby I swearhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFfMIDBImvs

The Kenyan melodious singer-songwriter B-classic is progressively building a niche as one of Kenya’s fast rising artistes to watch out for.

ABOUT

Born in Taveta as Dennis Manja, B Classic was raised by a guardian – a Somali Woman who took him in after being neglected by his mom at a tender age. He was taken in by a Somali woman who they later parted ways as he went to Mombasa to search for greener pastures.

Dennis later went to Mombasa in search of greener pastures; his first job was a herdsman for 10 months without pay, later he was lucky to get a job at a hotel.

While in Mombasa a friend saw potential in him and nudged him to pursue music which he eventually did and the rest is a compelling story of an artist making his way in the industry.

B-classic has graced notable stages across East Africa with top acts such as; Sudi Boy, Ally B, Jua Cali among many stars. B classic is a multi-talented artiste whose song writing and arranging skills are evident in his works.  

Tanzanian singer Harmonize has suffered a blow after his latest release 'Amen' was deleted from you tube over copyright claims.

The video was released last Friday as part of mourning departed former Tanzania president Benjamin Mkapa who died last week.

Tanzania female rapper Rose Ree claimed the copyright after Harmonize used the beat from her hit song ‘Kenyor Aleng’.

According to Rosa Ree, Harmonize used the beat for business purpose.

This is not the first time that Harmonize is facing the action, immediately after ditching the WCB records, Harmonize’s first song ‘Uno’ was pulled down from you tube  after a copyright claim by Kenyan music producer Magix Enga.

Popular Mombasa based music promoter and businessman Musa Babaz has come out to share his experience with the novel coronavirus.

In an interview with pwani Fm's Gates Mgenge, Musa Babaz narrated how he spent over 10 days in intensive care unit (ICU) at the Nairobi hospital.

"This disease is real. Its a very bad disease. I started with loss of appetite, fever and i decided to go to hospital where the doctor advised me to go and test for corona virus, the results came after two days and I was positive'' said Babaz.

"I'm diabetic and also suffer from high blood pressure so it hit me really hard and affected by lungs and kidney" he added.

Musa Babaz revealed how he started treating the disease using traditional remedies like ginger, lemon and honey only for things to get worse

"Things got worse two days after using this traditional method, I collapsed at my apartment and later found myself at Nairobi hospital,  I was later transferred to the ICU where i spent 12 days. Ispent close to 1.8 million treating this disease " 

He is currently recovering at home, where he is in quarantine.

"I have witnessed people dying out of this virus, lets be careful and take all the precautions."