President Uhuru Kenyatta today made an extensive inspection tour of national government development projects in Mombasa County.

The Head of State started his day-long inspection at Liwatoni on Mombasa island where the government is constructing the Shs1.9bn Likoni pedestrian floating bridge.

The 1.2 kilometer bridge, the first of its kind in the region is at 51 percent completion rate and will be ready for use by end of this year.

When complete, the bridge is expected to ease pressure on the Likoni ferry crossing by taking up most of the foot traffic, leaving the ferries to serve vehicular cargo between Mombasa and the South Coast.

From the bridge, the Head of State who was accompanied by Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho crossed over to the adjacent Liwatoni fishing complex, a facility that the Government is upgrading into a full fishing port. 

The President expressed satisfaction with the ongoing rehabilitation of the fish landing site which he said will help create jobs for the youth and boost the coastal economy. 

Speaking to small-scale traders at Liwatoni, the President rallied them to take advantage of the bridge and fishing port projects to grow their businesses. 

President Kenyatta tasked Governor Joho to work with national government agencies in developing modern business stalls in the area so as to enable the traders benefit from the increased human traffic expected when the bridge comes into use. 

On his part, Governor Joho said his administration will continue partnering with the national Government in implementing projects aimed at improving the wellbeing of Mombasa residents. 

From Liwatoni, the Head of State took a boat ride to the new Kipevu Oil Terminal (KOT) where he was received by Infrastructure CS James Macharia. 

The Shs 40 billion new KOT, which is currently under construction, is a 200,000 DWT capacity facility capable of handling import and export of all petroleum products.

The oil jetty has a dedicated high volume Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) channel which is expected to enhance supply of cooking gas in Kenya and the region.

The new KOT is part of an elaborate Mombasa port expansion programme that includes the construction of new dry cargo berths, sites the President also visited. 

From the port, the President crossed Kilindini channel to the Kenya Navy Base in Mtongwe where the military is developing an ultra-modern slipway and shipyard.

In Mtongwe, the Head of State was taken on a tour of the new facility by the Commander of the Kenya Navy Major General Jimson Mutai.

Award-winning Kenyan songwriter and power vocalist Nikita Kering’ has released a new single and video, NEVER LET YOU GO.

It’s a genuine pop-meets-ballad track, displaying Nikita’s signature powerful vocals through the melodic track. The mid-tempo upbeat single was arranged by Max Kering and produced at SoFresh 254.

Nikita says, “NEVER LET YOU GO will be relatable to people who are confused about the relationships or situationships that they are in,”.

Adding, “The song is about doing anything to prove to your loved one that they mean the world to you. Not by words only, but by actions. It’s inspired by my experiences around friends and family.”

18-year-old Nikita stuns in NEVER LET YOU GO, a tale about unending love.

Its quirky music video directed by Enos Olik follows a storyline of a girl who decided to run away from home to a party with the love of her life.

En route, her car breaks down and she ends up stealing a horse, which puts her out of the predicament but is in itself a fun way into a party.

Watch Never Let You Go HERE

Celebrated for her singles “Tragedy” and “Happy With You”, the AFRIMA award-winner and #Empawa100 finalist shares more on the new release.

“It’s a break from what people are expecting from me and I just want to be honest with my audience and give them what they don't expect. Frankly to me, that’s my truth.” She says.

NEVER LET YOU GO is a piece of a bigger and better project that Nikita is working on as she gears up to the release of an EP later in the year.

She reveals, “This project is an important part of my growth in this music industry as it presents my versatility as an artist,” while sending a special message to her across Africa, “First, sing the song out loud! It only hits deeply when you do so. No matter where you are when you listen to it, understand that it comes from a place of truth. That’s what it means and stands for.”

In 2019, Nikita was selected as one of the Top 10 Africa by #Empawa100 by Mr Eazi, where she was awarded $3,000 to produce her single “Tragedy”, which is about gender-based violence.

Her single “Happy With You” won her two AFRIMA Awards at the 2019 edition for Best Female in Eastern Africa and Revelation of the African Continent making her the youngest nominee and award winner.

The fastest-growing smartphone brand in the world, realme, seems to have gone all-out to supply the Kenyan market with one trendsetting product after another. The company has now officially launched the much-awaited realme C15 that has already been termed as a game-changer from its C Series category because of its amazing features.

The phone lands in the Kenyan market as the first 6000mAh smartphone with an AI Quad Camera retailing under 20,000 shillings.

It also features 18W Quick Charge which means that the user is able to charge their phone within the shortest time possible and have their phone retain power for long as compared to others.

Its massive battery supports 46 hours of continuous calls or 28 hours of YouTube watching, with an average standby time of up to 57 days.

This entry-level smartphone whose official first sales day is set for 21^st September can charge up to 25 percent which is about 1500mAh battery in 30 minutes, maintaining several hours running of the phone. realme C15 is also equipped with the fast and trendsetting realme UI, which is specially designed for young people and in line with their aesthetics and habits.

It also supports 2 Nano SIM cards and 1 MicroSD card at the same time, and supports a maximum of 256GB memory expansion, easily store more games, photos, and files.

The Instant Fingerprint Sensor on the back can secure your private information easily.

realme C15 hits the Kenyan market with a 13MP quad camera that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to bring out every minor detail in an object in presence or absence of light.

The 16.5 centimeter (6.5”) mini-drop full screen, despite giving the phone a beautiful appearance, ensures that everything in visible and in their own natural colors.

For an additional security feature, realme C15 comes with an instant fingerprint sensor that cannot be compromised once incorporated.

For game lovers, the phone comes with a Helio G35 gaming processor whose main frequency reaches up to 2.3GHz which always works well no matter for daily App operation or gaming that gives the phone a high performance during the game and cut down on the possibilities of the phone slowing down or restarting.

The launch of realme C15 comes barely a month after the company successfully launched a series of smartphones including the realme C3, realme C11, realme 6, and realme band which have been picked well in the Kenyan market.

One of its brands, realme 6 has already taken over the Kenyan market by storm after being launched on September 2, 2020. The launch of the phone has seen Kenyans flooding such online shops as Jumia and Killimall to either purchase or check out the specifics. realme 6 seems to have touched Kenyans with its most powerful 64Mp quad-camera in its category, as well as its affordability, retailing at 29,999 shillings including a free realme band priced at 2,999 shillings.

realme, also recently partnered with Kenya’s largest telecommunications provider Safaricom for a sale on their platforms and outlets for the realme C11 on the 21st September and realme C15 at the end of the month.

The innovative phone maker whose operations in both high-end and mid-range smartphones begun mid-2018 recently officially launched in the market on the 25^th of August, recognizing Kenya’s exclusive position as a regional nexus for smartphone technology and innovation.

It is committed to becoming a tech-trendsetter brand that dares to leap and uses the “mobile phone + AIoT” dual-drive strategy to create a trendy lifestyle for the younger generation. The brand aims to introduce the full range of realme smartphones as well as realme smart AIoT products to meet the true needs of Kenya customers.

To know more about the C15 watch out for the smartphone on our realme platforms and for more information please follow realme on their social media accounts on Instagram @realmekenya, Facebook @realme, Youtube, and our official website https://www.realme.com/mea-en/realme-c15  or search on google realme C15.

About realme

realme is a technology brand officially established on May 4, 2018, by Sky Li. realme aspires to provide products with a comprehensive superior experience for the young, and realme is committed to being a trendsetting technology brand.

It brings consumers products with trendsetting technologies, features and trendsetting experiences that are first applied in the price segment. realme’s global users have reached 45 million and its sales volume of AIoT audio products broke the record of 1 million in 2020.

According to the statistics of Counterpoint global smartphone shipments in Q1 of 2020, the emerging smartphone brand realme still ranks 7th with a year-over-year growth rate of 157% which ranks the first in the world as well. As the world's fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme stands firmly among the mainstream smartphone brands.

A candlelight vigil in memory of late actress Pretty Mutave is planned for Wednesday evening at the Swahilipot hub, Mombasa.

Mutave died early Tuesday morning after a short illnes.

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The candlelight vigil is set to begin from 4pm to 6:30 pm with strict COVID-19 regulations observed. The dress code is white and or red.

The body is expected to leave the Coast general hospital mortuary on Friday for funeral in their rural home Kibwezi, Makueni county.

Mombasa businessman cum politician Suleiman Shahbal has hit out at former Mombasa Senator Hassan Sarai Omar over his criticism of the Buxton house project.

Addressing the media at a hotel in Mombasa, Shahbal accused Omar of using the project for 2022 political gain.

"You dont have any job and have never been employed, you only depend on political handouts so stop making alot of noise. We dont need politics of activism and noise" said Shahbal.

Adding "You have never even consytructed a kiosk in your life let alone a house yet you say this is a small project. This project is for the benefit of the people of Buxton and will also provide jobs for the youth, you have political handouts, these youths don't have those handouts, they want jobs".

Shahbal revealed  that over 1,000 people have already applied for the houses which will be constructed from January 2021, including politicians adding that over 400 residents have already accepted to move out of the area and they start receiving their compensations on 1st October.

Shahbal charged "Stop being hypocrites, some of those politicians that you walk with have already applied for those houses yet you are here pretending to be criticising the project".

In a meeting with a section of residents from Buxton on Sunday, Omar opposed the project arguing that Shahbal had opposed the same project in 2013.

"Why the change of heart now, nothing has changed about the project, the people are still the same. What is it that you see now that you did not see in 2013 " said Omar.

Adding “This is the problem of installing businessmen in leadership,”.

Nyali Mp Mohammed Ali also opposed the project calling on Shahbal to instead construct the houses in slum areas like Moroto, Kambi Kikuyu and Kisumu Ndogo.

Shahbal further noted that he is not 'desperate' to take over from Hassan Joho as Mombasa Governor in 2022.

"Let me make it very clear, I'm not desperate to become the next governor of Mombasa, I'm only desperate to help the people of Mombasa" he said.

The Buxton estate will include 150 units for the county staff and another 352 rental or purchasable units.

Kennedy Ombima aka King Kaka, a popular Kenyan rapper, entrepreneur and philanthropist in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a nationwide three-week hip hop peace contest dubbed #16BarsForPeace to celebrate the International Day of Peace on September 21.

The contest will run from September 21^st to October 9^th, 2020.

The #16BarsForPeace contest is open to Kenyan citizens in all 47 counties up to the age of 35. The contest hopes to co-create positive and inspiring conversations and interpretations of peace from the point of view of young Kenyans.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has caused conflict in households and communities. It’s a great honour to be the voice of this campaign which uses hip hop to include young Kenyan voices in peace initiatives,” King Kaka said.

To participate in the contest, aspiring artistes are required to post a rap video on social media about peace to a beat produced by Kaka Empire. Contestants will be judged on the content of their lyrics, originality and delivery.

“My focus will be to amplify the activism of young people committed to creating a more peaceful world. I’m excited to help amplify the voices young peace advocates,” King Kaka. Young people can be real peacemakers in their communities, counties and the nation at large.  

For the videos to be eligible, contestants must use the official hashtag, #16BarsForPeace on social media. The top three contestants will walk away with cash prizes. The overall contest winner will join King Kaka, Femi One and Jadi in a peace anthem titled Mbekse 

Please find attached the official poster, the beat for the contest and the peace anthem by King Kaka, Femi one and Jadi.  

Award winning Coffee roasting company, Tomoca Coffee Kenya Ltd is set to open its doors to the Kenyan market.

The first Tomoca coffee shop will be situated at The Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi. 

“This is the first venture for Tomoca within Africa. We chose Kenya as our first gateway for Africa-based expansion due to many benefits Kenya provides to the private sector in terms of investment incentive and other critical aspects that are needed for startup businesses to flourish,” says Wondewossen Meshasha – CGOO- Chief Global Operations Officer.

Famed for authentic coffee experience, Tomoca prides itself in the art of marrying Ethiopian Coffee with the Italian technique. Some of their drinks include the Macchiato, Sprice and Cravato Coffee. 

Tomoca coffee prides itself on being a pioneer for change and disrupting the status quo  based on the origin of coffee and the ripple effect it had from domestic use to commercialization.

Tomoca plans to create beverage blends with Kenyan, Rwandese, and Ethiopian coffee. If you are in the store early enough, you get to watch the master roaster freshly roast and package coffee beans and smell the coffee.

About

Tomoca coffee is an award-winning coffee roasting company established in 1953, in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia.

The family-owned business became the first coffee roasting company in Ethiopia to provide roasted and ground coffee to the local and international markets.

The acronym TO.MO.CA is derived from the Italian Torrefazione Moderna café, which means modern coffee roasting. 

Tomoca coffee is known as the gold standard of Ethiopian coffee; with an unmatched delivery of the best quality coffee from roast to cup. We are a member of the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) and export our coffee to Sweden, Germany, USA, China, Japan and other countries across the globe.

It's been two years since Manolo ventured out as a solo artiste, after 6 years in the group Recapp. Within this period Manolo has reinvented himself both as a songwriter and lifestyle brand.

His music has transitioned from the urban gospel sound into a mainstream sound that endears to a wider audience. 

The quality music videos that accompany his singles have also played a part in the massive airplay he has been receiving especially in the year 2019. 

Manolo presents his new music video titled 'Faith Anthem' a straight banger produced by one of the most versatile producers in Kenya Jegede. Thevideo was directed by Jijo DrumBeats.

Check out "FAITH ANTHEM" Video Here: https://youtu.be/Zs2FZNJqyOw

Check out "FAITH ANTHEM" Video Here: https://youtu.be/Zs2FZNJqyOw 

ABOUT THE NEW SONG

'Faith Anthem,like the title suggests is a song that invokes an Abraham like faith in the Almighty God.The chorus says it all that if God says it then it is done" Manolo says 

The release of the song has been done weeks prior to the launch of my new Vlog series ,No Gray with Manolo,aimed at shedding light on some gray areas in young christian life.

With a sound that is both sweetly intimate yet global in nature, Nigerian singer, writer and producer Tems announces her debut EP For Broken Ears, for release this September 25th.

Following a similar pattern as her previous releases to date, the EP was primarily written and produced by Tems herself, with additional production by Oddio, Spax and Omeiza.

In 2018, Tems (real name Temilade Openiyi) released her debut single Mr Rebel.

A fusion of alternative R&B and neo-soul genres fused with traditional Nigerian sounds, the track instantly put Tems on the map as one of Nigeria’s most exciting musical voices.

However, it was the release of 2019’s Try Me which saw the pioneering artist and Lagos Island native truly establish her trademark alternative R&B sound, bringing both global interest and a groundswell of excitement as a result.

With over three million views on the video and applause from the likes of The Fader, Complex, Okay Africa and more, not to mention shooting the cover of Nigeria’s biggest cultural & tastemaker title Native Magazine earlier this year, Tems has gone on to collaborate with the likes of Khalid, Disclosure, Davido, Wizkid, DRB Lasgidi and Odunsi (The Engine).