Fresh off the release of her 15-track sophomore album 'Unleashed', one of Kenya’s baddest femcees and AFRIMMA 2019 nominee Fena releases a new single 'Chai moto'.

The track is off the new album launched at a star-studded event dubbed #FenaUnleashed (Sat 23rd Nov 2019) at the Junction Mall.

This release also comes ahead of her performance at Nairobi’s longest running weekly live music showcase ‘Thursday Nite Live’ at J’s Westlands (5th Dec 2019). 

UNLEASHED album: https://bit.ly/2Of57LT 

'Chai moto' was produced by Kanyeria and addresses rumor mills intended to distract us from our goals, but rising above it all and keeping focus.

Fena’s simple yet extraordinary delivery technique is matched by stunning visuals directed by Mike Lolly P in a video featuring dancers from Sisko Reloaded, and Video Vixens Kenya.

The video introduces two women gossiping over a cup of Kericho Gold Tea, mentioning names of our very own personalities who are constantly attacked, yet remain steadfast in excellence. 

'Unleashed' album embodies a transformation of Fena’s persona, style and sound.

Telling it as it is, in the album Fena tackles themes of love, ambition, women empowerment and leadership, while encompassing Nairobi’s vibrant lifestyle.

Fena works with top producers on the 15-track album among them: Kanyeria, iLogos Music, Jazz Odongo, Mutoriah, Dillie and Magix Enga.

The album features tracks such as “Monday Blues”, “Siri”, “Zing Zong”, “Trouble”, “Karibia” which capture Fena’s softer, lovey-dovey side.

Whereas “Doing Her Thing Though”, “Chai Moto”, “Unleashed”, “Ndigithia” and “Empress” express a go- getter, unapologetic Fena.

Her hit singles “Steam”, “Sijaskia Vibaya”, “Sema Ng’we” and “Kaende” take us to the lit Nairobi scene where anything goes. 

Speaking on the new album, Fena says, “This project represents my coming of age as Fena. I realized that I needed to explore corners in my life that I was previously shy / coy about to make more timeless music.”

Adding, “With a fresh boost of confidence and years of experience in the music industry, I took on the challenge to become one of Africa’s most sought after singer / songwriters.” 

Fena’s new album coincides with her celebration of a decade in the music and entertainment industry this year, and her celebratory #FenaAt10 project and a series of events.

At album launch concert, Fena was backed by the Dynamiques Band with guest artists Kagwe Mungai, Mayonde, Xtatic, Le Band, Xenia Manasseh, Chris Kaiga and Elani giving stellar performances.

The event was hosted by Kwambox with Jo Kisila on the decks.

Having taken a brief hiatus in 2015/2016 to reevaluate and re-strategize following the niche success of her debut album “Fenamenon”, Fena made a comeback into the music scene in 2017 with a crossover hit single, “Sema Ng’we”, marking the beginning of her “Unleashed” journey.

Today, Fena is hailed as East Africa’s most sought after female music performers and brand influencers. 

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On 13th Oct 2019 Fena hosted an album listening party for her fans at the Alchemist Bar. The upcoming Unleashed concert is in partnership with Capital FM, Boomplay, Coca-Cola, Marini Naturals, Kericho Gold, The Junction Mall, Oh Snap, Mookh, Nywele Nzuri, Pace, Denri Africa and Chukua Selfie.

Having pursued a solo career since 2009, Fena Gitu will be celebrating a decade in the Music and Entertainment industry this year. Dubbed #FenaAt10, this will be done through a series of events and projects set to start in October (2019) and run through till 2020. 

The war between the Kenya National Union of Teachers(KNUT) and the teachers employer  Teachers Service Commission (TSC) played out at the ongoing 15th annual Kenya Primary Schools heads association conference currently ongoing   in Mombasa.

TSC decided to walk out of the conference after KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion  showed up at the conference on Monday morning 'uninvited' and adressed the over 10,000 teachers attending the conference.

Immediately after the address, representatives of the TSC who had already mounted their tent at the venue as exhibitors unmounted the tent and walked out in protest.

According to a source who spoke to Ommy Dallah on condition of  anonymity, officials from TSC approached the KEPSHA chairman Nicholas Gathemia and questioned him why he allowed Sossion to address the teachers,

Sossion was not in the programme.

"Imagine they questioned why he allowed Sossion to speak yet he was not on the programme. They told the Chair he should have chased Sossion from the meeting since he was not invited" said the source.

"They even went ahead and unmounted their tent and threatened that their CEO Dr Nancy  Macharia will also not be part of the conference".

True to their threat, Macharia who was scheduled to address the teachers today (Wednesday) gave the conference a wide berth.

Sossion had to be squeezed in the programme and address the teachers. He said the giant KNUT has no problem with KEPSHA despite not being invited for the conference.

"Let me give my brother Sossion part of my time to address you teachers" said KEPSHA Chairman Nicholas Gathemia amid applause from the teachers.

In his speech Sossion demanded the end of centralised procurement of course books and a stop to teachers delocalisation, He also demanded that headteachers be allowed to join the union.

Education cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha officially opened on the conference yesterday, Tuesday.

The much-anticipated Big Deal Concert that will be headlined by top reggae and dancehall artiste Chris Martin who jetted into the country yesterday accompanied by top dancehall artistes; D Major and Future Fambo have been moved to the Impala Grounds, Ngong Road.

Due to the overwhelming response and the weather the much-hyped event has been moved to the new venue due to the overwhelming response it has gotten in terms of attendance that raises a security concern, as several heads of states will be in attendance.

Speaking on the latest development the event organizers said, “Following the unpredictable weather and rains that have rocked the city, we have decided to change the venue to Impala Grounds. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and promise the fans a great experience featuring the best of international and local music, food and lifestyle - #NobodyCanStopReggae.”

The Big Deal concert is a collaboration endorsed, as a result of the MOU signed between the Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sports of Jamaica during H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta’s state visit early this year encouraging the participation of our cultural and creative practitioners in festivals in the two countries.

The partnership seeks to enhance strong cultural links between Kenya and Jamaica.

The Big deal concert will also see Kenya’s finest superstars – Bensoul, Elani, Masauti, KRG the Don, Havoc, Jfam among others grace the stage alongside the Jamaican trio of Chris Martin, D Major, and Future Fambo. 

Tickets are available www.mtickets.com/ *229*55#. Regular tickets - Ksh 1,500 advance and Ksh2,000 at the gate, while  the VIP Advance is 5000 and Ksh7,000  at the gate.

The Big Deal Concert has been sponsored by Ngoma Tucheze and Vybez Radio as the official media partner.

Other partners include Coca Cola Africa, Parrotgroup254, Homeland Events, KICC Kenya, Afrotape, RFH Healthcare, The Good Company KE, Nairobi County and King yard Music. 

The concert is set to be the biggest reggae concert in the 254 and fans have been promised an out of this world experience.

Diamond's sister and WCB first lady Queen Darleen is officially off the market.

Queen Darleen got married in a secret wedding held in Daresalaam last Sunday.

In an interview with a local media station in Tanzania, the singer revealed she was married as a second wife to Isihaka Mutoro, she also revealed that they dated for one year before getting married.

"He is a muslim man so there is no big deal with me being a second wife, even if i was the fourth wife". she said

Among those who congratulated for the move is her mother, Mama Dangote who wrote 'Nakumbuka simu yako ya jana asubui na hakika Mungu ametimiza mlichokiamua asubui ile..Mashaallah Mashaallaah, Ndoa iwe na amani Inshaaalah".

On her part, the half sister Esma Platnumz wrote " Sijui nilie jana nimekosa ila tunairudia hongera sana ndugu yangu dadaangu Mungu akubariki katika ndoa yako akuepushe na husda za walimwengu yani daah mungu ni mwema shem langu nakupenda sine cha kusema wallah jushebedue wakuone, ridhiki mafungu saba".

Earlier, there were rumours that Queen Darleen was dating Mbosso an issue that they both came out  to refute.

Sarova Hotels & Resorts in partnership with Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Irrigation and Forestry, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and the Tsavo Heritage Foundation (THF) will this year host the annual conservation awareness campaign for Tsavo, dubbed The Tsavo Run 2019 on 7^th December.

The purpose of the event is to create awareness on the conservation work taking place within the Tsavo Ecosystem & Dispersal Areas –TEDA which is a landmass that covers 12 Counties including Nairobi, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Kitui, Taita Taveta, Tana River, Garissa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, and Mombasa to support livelihoods of approximately 20 million people. 

The initiative is set to drive the conservation agenda of the highly endangered Tsavo Ecosystem & Dispersal Areas (TEDA) landscape, while supporting the iconic Tsavo National Parks, Africa’s largest protected wilderness and Kenya largest Wilderness by far covering over 70% of the total protected areas nationally.

According to Tsavo Heritage Foundation (THF) Founder and Chief Executive Chairman Jacob Kipongoso, the ecological biodiversity, cultural and historical heritage of these counties are under threat from adverse effects of unsustainable land use, environ-mental degradation, inappropriate management of natural resources and the effects of climate change.

“These threats have manifested themselves in form of recurrent droughts which has affected the supply of water to the cities in Tsavo ecosystem including Mombasa and Nairobi.” he echoes

Mr. Kipongoso says the loss of forest cover, reduced river flow and the effects of climate change have led to systematic desertification of two Parks, with devastating economic effects to the communities living within Tsavo ecosystem.

Sarova Hotels & Resorts Managing Director Jimi Kariuki reiterated that sports tourism is a growing segment of the tourism industry both at national and county levels. He added that there is great potential in the sub-sector that can largely contribute to the national economy if it is promoted well.

He called upon the public to participate in large numbers as the run will take place in a very scenic route and is the only course where one can run with a herds of elephants in sight.

The Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks which, together, comprise Africa’s largest wilderness reserve and holds one third of Kenya’s total elephant population.

The registration is ongoing at tsavorun.org 

Participation is as follows;

TsavoUltra84 - The ultra-marathon in Tsavo, this is an endurance race for individuals looking to conquer 84km in the sweltering heat that is Tsavo. Participants will have to show proof of fitness and will have a maximum of ten hours to clear the race circuit and loop.

Tsavo Ekiden –       21km 4 pax per team

                                 14km 6 pax per team

                                 6km 14 pax per team

Tsavo Rides –         Tsavo Rides 40

                                 Tsavo Rides 30

                                 Tsavo Rides 20

                                 Tsavo Tides 10

Kenyan songstress Serro releases a Swahili ballad “Aheri” a tale about a relationship riddled with broken promises.

Speaking on the song’s inspiration, Serro says, “A lot of relationships change after two people have been together for a while".

Adding "It‘s easy for partners to start focusing on things like children and forget about each other, but there’s always hope if they choose to work on rejuvenating the romance they once had.”

Watch Aheri on YouTube - http://bit.ly/2OWmm4V 

Serro delivers a heartfelt performance in the song that’s laid on a melancholic acoustic track with keys played by Mutoriah.

The single-shot music video directed by Johnson Kyalo features fluid choreography by Art In Motion dancers and a performance by a dapper dressed Mutoriah.

The release of “Aheri” comes off the back of a successful musical year that has seen Serro release three music videos and clock her first 100,000 views on a single with "Kasyoki Wa Mitumba".

Serro is set to debut her album 'KUWE' in 2020, a collaborative project with Mutoriah.

A golfer playing on improved 14.2 handicap won this year's annual Kenya Ports Authority [KPA] golf tournament played at Nyali golf and country club in Mombasa county.

Fernando Marques posted 42 points on count back to beat over 100 golfers during the one day tournament.

He was crowned the overall winner during the tournament after scoring 20 points on the first nine holes and 22 points on the second nine holes from 15 handicap.

Niran Hirani won the men category award after positing 42 points playing on handicap 19.6 improved from 20.

The men's runners up trophy was won by Herpreet Sagoo after posting 40 points playing on 14,2 handicap

Pattrick O’dwyer won the third slot on the men’s category with Gladys Mutisya winning in the lady's category with the runners up position going to Lena Breitner.

KPA staff award went to Kisumu depot manager Yobesh Oyaro playing handicap 12 on 38 count back where he won nearest to the pin award on 5ft 10’’.

The guest winner award went to Sammy  Onyango with 35 points.

KPA board chairman Gen. (Rtd) Joseph Kibwana presided over the awarding ceremony.

Tanzanian artist Lava Lava has come out to share a gun drama that he encountered while in Mombasa recently.

Speaking to Citizen radio presenter Willy Tuva, the 'Niue' hitmaker recounted how a man followed him to his hotel room accusing him of seducing his wife.

Lava Lava was in Mombasa for a video shoot for the song 'Warembo' which he has been featured by Susumila.

"I was In Mombasa shooting our video with Susumila when a guy approached me at the hotel claiming that i was chatting with his wife and destroying his marraige" Said Lava Lava

It took the effort of Susumila's manager Gates Mgenge to save the situation.

"Lucky enough Susumila's manager Gates knew the wife and he had to confirm if indeed what was said was true but we found out that it was an impostor'

Speaking to Ommy Dallah, Gates confirmed the incident.

"The truth is some guy had impersonated Lava Lava and was communicating to the wife through facebook and phone. This guy(Impostor) is up to date with Lava Lava's movements so he had even told the lady that he was at the hotel where we were doing the shooting and that's why the guy managed to come to the hotel. By the way i first asked Lava Lava if he knew the lady and he denied knowing her and also stated that he does not run any facebook page " said Gates 

Adding " I had to talk to the guy since i known him and explained to him that it was not Lava Lava communicating to his wife but an impostor and that's when he cooled down and left. So many people have fall into the hands of this impostor, he is known and has also conned several people using Lava Lava's name through the facebook page".