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The government must invest in sports facilities to be in competition with other countries in the world.

Amani National Congress [ANC] party leader Musalia Mudavadi said this will also show commitment of improving the sports discipline in the country giving example of the golf tournament.

‘’We are proud this sports discipline has been given the necessary attention it requires," he pointed out.

Musalia said Harambee Stars which took part in the just concluded CAF tournament were given substantial support by the government.

He spoke during the Pre Barry cup 2019 golf tournament at the Mombasa Golf Club in Mombasa county. The tournament marks the 100th anniversary of the coast open with golfers with below 12 handicap allowed to take part during the two day event.

The ANC party leader told journalists the national soccer team performance was on the best direction.

Bandari FC Head Coach Bernard Mwalala has been named the Fidelity Insurance/ Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) Coach of the month for May/June 2019.

Mwalala was voted by the SJAK garnering 19 points in a hotly contested competition beating Tusker FC's Robert Matano and immediate former Sony FC who got 18 points each.

Fidelity Insurance congratulated Mwalala for the effort and presented him with a trophy and Ksh 75,000 during a brief ceremony held today at the KPA Mbaraki Sports Club grounds.

The Coach attributed his success to the support from players, Bandari FC Board and the sponsor, Kenya Ports Authority.

"I have a great relationship with the KPA Managing Director Dr Arch. Daniel Manduku who has been pivotal in the success of this team, as well as the Board of Trustees of Bandari FC. I dedicate the success to the team for working tirelessly, the fans and the Coastal region as a whole for being more than a family to me," he said.

This is the second time the coach has bagged the prestigious award and he has promised to bring more silverware this coming season.

After being silent for sometime, Tanzanian song bird Mwasiti also known as Chitty Witty is back with a new song.

She has featured Gnako in the new song titled 'perfomance'.

Check out the video below..

 

Thursday, 25 July 2019 19:02

KPA Scoops Six Awards At Kisumu ASK Show

The Kenya Ports Authority has recorded excellent performance at the Kisumu ASK Show taking the best position in six categories.

KPA was ranked the Best Large Trade Stand Commercial and Industry, Best Local Stand in Strategies of International Trade and Exports.

The Authhority was also ranked as Best Non-Agricultural Based Statutory Body/Commission Stand, Best Stand in Youth Activities, Empowerment and Capacity Building, Best Stand in demonstrating application of environmental quality standards and the best stand embracing Information Technology and Communication System.

The show which started on 24th July is expected to end on 28th July.

Meanwhile, KPA has began transporting equipments to the Kisumu Port ahead of the launch next month. 

President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to commission the facility that has been idle for several years.

President kenyatta, ODM leader Raila Odinga, Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia, PS Esther Koimett are among top Government officials who have so far visited the project which will cost the government Sh3 billion.

According to Raila the facility will provide jobs to many jobless youths in Kisumu county.

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta this morning led her visiting Botswana counterpart Neo Jane Masisi on a tour of Kazuri Beads Factory and Pottery Centre in Karen, Nairobi County.

The factory is an empowerment project for disadvantaged women that specialises in the production of handmade ceramic jewelery and pottery mostly for the export market. 

Founded as a tiny workshop in 1975, the factory has grown over the decades to become a multimillion investment offering employment to over 340 Kenyans, mostly single mothers from Nairobi's poor neighbourhoods. 

During the visit, the two First Ladies interacted with the employees of the factory, asking questions on the process of making the items that include necklaces, bracelets and earrings. 

First Lady Jane Masisi said she was impressed by the factory's operational efficiency and quality of products, and rallied the management and employees to work harder and expand the factory even further so as to create more employment opportunities for vulnerable women. 

She thanked her host First Lady Margaret Kenyatta for the guided tour and applauded her for being at the forefront in championing for the empowerment of vulnerable women and children through the Beyond Zero initiative. 

The Botswana First Lady is in the country accompanying her spouse President Mokgweetsi Masisi who is on a three-day state visit.

Wednesday, 24 July 2019 17:09

Navio Releases New Single ' Kyekyo'

Navio –the multi-award winning Ugandan artist and one of the most versatile rappers in East Africa, has released a brand new single – KYEKYO.

This comes ahead of his upcoming album #SiN (Strength In Numbers). Produced by Aethan, KYEKYO was recorded at Icon Studios by Mio Made.

The single has an eclectic but modern beat coupled with live instrumentation from Congo guitar sensation Charmant, adding another dynamic to the song.

Ahead of the release, Navio talks about his upcoming album, “My #SiN Album (Strength In Numbers) is about balance, showing people that good music, versatility and a clear vision is what’s needed,” adding, “They say in order to lead sometimes you have to follow.

After winning 50 awards I really had to take a step back from the industry to see what’s really going on.

A lot of new acts are coming into the industry with low goals or high ones before good music and proving their worth.

” Pronounced ‘Che-cho’, KYEKYO is a word used when somebody likes what you’re doing and they want you to keep doing it.

The expressive term in Uganda used to mean: “That’s what’s up”, “Like that” or “That’s how to do it”.

This release comes right after a life event (his wedding with long-time lover) and is yet a new direction for Navio and the industry and shows the versatility that we have come to expect from the rapper.

His ability to blend seamlessly Urban sound into African Rhythms saw him win “Best Album” at the HiPipo awards 2017 for his critically acclaimed album “The Chosen”.

Young talented Kenyan artist Leyla Mohammed has finally joined the 1 million you tube views club thanks to her popular song 'Wimbo wa Historia'.

The patriotic song is known for its emotive tone in expressing the tales of the Kapenguria Six, particularly Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.

The original song was written by Enock Ondego was praised for uniting Kenyans.

The song which was released October last year saw Leyla meet the president and perform during last year's Mahujaa day celebrations.

 

Tanzania's singing sensation Mbosso's manager Sandra Brown  has decided to quit and focus on personal issues.

In an interview with Ommy Dallah, Sandra who has been managing Mbosso for one year and three months now revealed that poor pay, harsh working conditions, mistreatment from her overall bosses at Diamond's record label WCB were the main reasons why she had to quit.

"Kuna vitu vilinichosha sitting down and discussing them was not going to help change anything, in the end I have a career to build if the place doesn't fit me why stay. I quietly made my exit" she said.

Adding " We just could no longer move forward and i'd rather pursue other things. Every side has their reasons, they have their reasons i have mine".

In an earlier interview with a local media outlet in Tanzania Mbosso stated that Sandra has just been transferred to another department.

"I believe in Women that is why even my Dj is a Woman but they sometimes let me down because their behaviours change, they are moody sometimes. She might have quarelled with her man and at the end bring her personal issues to work. As for her she has just been moved to another department" Said Mbosso

Sandra has refuted Mbosso's claims.

"No and No, but they are still family, and I would support and assist them in any way possible  but as for now i'm focusing on other endeavours and building my personal brand" She told Ommy Dallah

Concerning her next move Sandra stated "Cant say for now.When its time nyote mtajua. But all good things, would also love to do alot of other stuff within the industry, also taking more time to focus on building my personal brand and develop alot of valuable content around myself".

Mbosso now has a new manager, a female Almah Bronx.

Sandra is not the first manager to leave WCB, few months ago Harmonize's manager Joel Vincent, popularly known as Mr Puaz also had to quit over what he termed as misunderstanding, accusing the singer of pride.

 

Uganda's young vocal powerhouse currently under purple chord rercord label, Naira Ali is set to launch her new song this Thursday, 25 July.

The song titled 'Fever' will be launched at an exclusive invite only dinner at the Golf Course Hotel Kampala.

The audio is already out and available on you tube.

 

Monday, 22 July 2019 11:29

Madikodiko Joins Kaya Fm

After being out in the cold for close to four months, Mamaa Madikodiko is finally making a comeback on radio.

Madikodiko who was part of the team sent home by the management of mediamax network limited after rebranding PiliPili fm to Msenangu fm, has now joined Kaya fm.

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She will be hosting the taarab show 'Mirindimo' which airs everyday, Monday to Friday from 1pm to 4pm.

Msenangu fm poached several presenters from Kaya fm and also Pwani fm.

Chris who was hosting the breakfast show at Pilipili fm also got a soft landing after he joined Milele fm, a station which is also owned by Mediamax network Limited.