The Kenya Defence Forces has stepped up its fight against the #Covid-19 pandemic by carrying out a thorough disinfection exercise in its military establishments, starting with Nairobi.

The Defence Forces Public #Health team headed by Major Ojango Oyengo commenced the exercise on Friday, 10 April 2020. Embakasi Garrison, Lang’ata Barracks and Camp David were the first beneficiaries of the disinfection.

Kenyan gospel singer Ruth Matete has lost her Nigerian husband pastor John Apewajoye.

According to reports pastor John passed away on Saturday after being involved in a gas accident at their home. He died at a local hospital while receiving treatment.

A voice note doing rounds on social media allegedly from one of Matete's friends states , "Ruth and her husband John changed their gas cylinder and when they got to the house, he went to the kitchen to fix it. he noticed it was excess and he took the cylinder to the balcony and tried releasing some so that it would be okay to use. After coming back to the kitchen he lit the gas without knowing that there was excess gas on the clothes outside. His clothes caught fire immediately and it started spreading. The clothes on the balcony caught fire too. He ran to the sitting room screaming 'babe help me".

Matete is said to have asked for help from neighbours who helped her in rushing the husband to hospital.

"He has been doing so well until yesterday (Saturday) night when he breathed his last. it's so sad and Ruth is in her first trimester. That's the hardest part," adds the voice note.

Matete took to facebook to confirm the news.

“My husband Beloved John Apewajoye has gone to be with the lord… I humbly ask for your prayers during this difficult time,”  she posted.

The two got married in November 2019.

Tanzanian artist Rajab Abdul Kahali alias Harmonize has signed the very first artist under his Konde Music Worldwide music label.

Harmonize unveiled the new artist Ibraah last night through social media. This move comes just days after his former label owned by Diamond Platnumz unveiled their new signee Zuchu, the second female artist to be signed under WCB after Queen Darleen.

“Shukrani Sana (UONGOZI) Kiukweli Kabisa Mlipaswa kufocus Zaidi Na Mimi ili Kuendelea Kufungua Milango Zaidi ..!!! Na kuendelea Kuitangaza #Bongoflavour Lakini Mkasema Hapana Mtajikamua Mtajinyima Na Kwa Mapenzi Ya Wanachi Basi Kijana Mwenzetu Atimize Ndoto Yake Ili Yeye Pamoja Na Familia Yake Ipate Walau Faraja Asanteni Sanaa Kwa nia Ya Dhati Kwa Msanii Mwenzangu Ambae Naamini Katika Kipaji Chake Ama Tunu Aliyopewa Na Mungu ...!!! Naweza Sema Bila Shaka Hata Ikitokea Siku Siimbi Muziki Teena..!!! Naamini @Ibraah_tz Nimtu Ambae Anaweza Fanya Kila Ninacho Fanya ..!! 100% Kwaheshima Kubwa Sina Budi Kuku karibisha Rasmi @Kondegang" posted Harmonize 

Adding "Brother .!!!@ibraah_tz Naamini Kwapamoja Tunaweza Kuwa Njia Ya Kuupeleka Muziki Wetu Another Level....!!!! Na Kesho Kuwafungulia Vijana Wenzetu Njia Waliopo Mtaani Watoto Wa Kimaskini Kama Sisi ...!!! Nikuombe tu Uamini Katika Wananchi Watakao kupokea Na Kukusikiliza Ndio Wanaweza Kubadirisha Maisha Yako Nakusisitiza Kuwapenda Na Kuwaheshimu ...!! ? Pia Nikuombe Wewe Rafiki Unaesoma Ujumbe Huu Kumuandikia Neno (1) Tuu Ambalo Unahisi Litamfariji Kumtia Moya Na Ukawe Kati Ya Watu Wa Mwanzo Kabisa...!!! Walio Mtakia Heri Na Mafanikio Mema Katika Safari Yake Anayoianza Leo hiii Kijana Mwenzetu!! Ibraah_tz ? Pia unaweza Ku follow Handle Zake...!!! ? Instagram: @ibraah_tz” .

Zuchu has since released her first song 'Wana'' under the label which currently enjoys over 1 million views on you tube. She is also expected to release her EP on Sunday evening.

Zuchu is the daughter to legendary taarab singer Khadija Kopa.

Ibraah is also expected to release his first song under Konde music Worldwide on Sunday evening.

Meanwhile Harmonize took to social media to flaunt his new mansion which will be the headquarters for his music label 

The Executive Council of the Union of the Africa Catholic Press (UCAP), has urged Catholic Journalists in the continent working in the media especially those at the front line of the novel Covid-19 to maintain professionalism in their reporting by being factual and accurate.

In a statement signed by the UCAP President George Sungu, the union also urged the journalists to be guided by religious teachings.

"We are all aware and appreciate the sacrifice you make while gathering and sharing information in these times of immense uncertainty. We encourage you to soldier on by providing your listeners and readers with truthful and verifiable information" reads the statement.

Adding "Such a quality of responsible journalism, guided by Christian teachings, will help your readers and listeners stay informed about the impact of the Coronavirus crisis in your respective countries and communities, as the scourge pushes us over the edge".

The Executive Council is currently  monitoring the progress in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and will advise on what happens to the Congress which is scheduled for Libreville, Gabon, between 2^nd and 9th August this year.

Union of the Catholic African Press (UCAP) is an organisation that brings together Catholic journalists both in the church and secular media across Africa and recognised by the Vatican.

The U.S based Kenyan gospel rapper, Mohwaz has just dropped a new aggressive single titled ‘Shujaa’. 

Watch 'Shujaa' on YouTube here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtFdcVair54

Shujaa’ is a Swahili word translating to ‘hero’  and in this context it is used to represent that artist who will not give up on Christ despite the hardships encountered in the journey.

On the inspiration behind this single, Mohwaz shares “Shujaa is all about the diary of a struggling gospel artist who finds solace in the fact that God is on his side despite the ever-present setbacks”

 Rapper Mohwaz has gone in hard on this jam, a fact he will have you bumping your head to the bars that he spits from the start to the beginning to the end of the song without missing a verse.

He is working on his debut album expected to be released sometime mid-2020 and according to sources working closely on this project, it is expected to be a game-changer in the gospel hip-hop arena  

About Mohwaz

Mohwaz is a U.S based Kenyan gospel rapper who is highly revered for his diction, lyrical agilities, and astounding rap flows.

Born in Kitale Kenya, Mohwaz started writing and performing gospel rap songs at the age of 10 and recorded his first single “Toka Kwenye Giza” back in 2005 at Frameless Records.

Three years later, he made a special appearance on a song titled “Ni Muthingi” in Allan Aaron’s debut album. In the year 2009, he relocated to Boston Massachusetts and 2 years later released the hit single “Ruka Na Hii”. Subsequently, he released “Sema Nasi Bwana” which was awarded the Best Christian Hip-Hop song of the year in 2011 at International Music Awards.  

In 2012, the hit single “Lazima ni Eneze” was released and earned multiple award nominations including Best Diaspora Gospel song of the year at Sauti Awards and Best Hip-Hop Act of the year at Talanta Awards U.S.A.

In recent years, Mohwaz reunited with his old-time friend and associate Kamlesh on a bunch of songs including “Frequency Yake”, “Most High” and “Wanilinda”. He also featured on the “Mizani Za Uzani” album in a song titled “Disciples Wa Christ”. 

The internationally acclaimed feature documentary, The Elephant Queen, filmed in Tsavo East National Park and the Greater Amboseli Tsavo ecosystem will screened on Citizen TV this Easter Sunday, 12 April 2020 at 5pm. 

This is a unique broadcast and will not be repeated.

The Elephant Queen tells a stirring and intimate story about the most majestic and sentient animals in Africa.

This family-friendly film stars the ultimate leading lady, Athena, an elephant matriarch who will do everything in her power to protect her family when they are forced to leave their waterhole.

The film is directed by Mark Deeble and Victoria Stone with Etienne Oliff as Assistant Director and produced by Victoria Stone and Lucinda Englehart.

The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (The Boy who Harnessed the Wind and The Lion King).

Rarely do we get such an intimate glimpse into the animal kingdom and an insight into an elephant family.

Yet this is a story not only about elephants but of the animals that live at their toenail height...a tardy goose, a tenacious dung beetle and a determined tortoise to name a few. This story is not just entertaining, it is one of survival, family and coming home.

“The Elephant Queen is the result of eight years work, but really it is the culmination of a life’s work of filming in the wild. We had worked together for 25 years in East Africa making wildlife films before we felt confident enough to bring something different to a film about elephants” said Deeble and Stone.

“Living in the wild, elephants had always been tangential to our lives, but never characters in our films. Over the years we’d stored memories of scenes, experiences and interactions we’d seen, particularly of smaller animals with elephants - but never thought of telling a story about them until we got caught up in the devastating drought of 2009.

Seeing how the elephants reacted, as families, in the face of such adversity made us realise just how like humans they are – the decision-making, leadership, empathy, grieving and sentience that they showed was astonishing. The intrigue and connectivity we knew, along with the emotional scenes we witnessed was a compelling combination. It made us determined to tell their story”. (Deeble and Stone).

In partnership with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), a series of 28 learn-to-read books based on the film's wildlife characters and themes will be going into schools across the country.

This literacy initiative is part of the wider Outreach programme designed around The Elephant Queen and supported by BESTSELLER® Foundation.

As with the reading series, where authentic natural history is woven into engaging stories, a series of children’s plays, short videos and other outreach activities will inspire a new generation of Kenyan conservation leaders. The outreach materials will be hosted on www.elephant.co.ke and available after Easter.

The Elephant Queen has inspired audiences and made friends for Kenya wherever she has travelled - from the top international film festivals including Toronto and Sundance to cinema screens across the US.

The film, which celebrates Kenya’s extraordinary wildlife and biodiversity, won the Cinema for Peace Award and the UN World Wildlife Day Biodiversity Award and was awarded Best Cinematography at DOC NYC.

The movie has been translated into Kiswahili and Maa for public screenings.

See trailer here: https://youtu.be/Kej1hkYExho

About Deeble & Stone

Mark Deeble & Victoria Stone are award-winning directors known for their independent, genre-defining wildlife films. Mark and Victoria’s filming and choice of subject has always been driven by their passion for the natural world. They both direct, film, produce and write their own work. They are both accomplished divers and pilots.

Their films have won more than 100 international awards including Emmys®, Peabodys, Griersons, ‘Green Oscars’ (Wildscreen) and numerous ‘Best of Festivals’ including JacksonWild and the UK Documentary Awards.

Bongo star Ali Kiba has just released his latest song titled 'Dodo'.

In the video Ali kiba features Hamisa Mobetto as the video vixen.

Hamisa Mobetto is Ali Kiba's main music rival, Diamond Platnumz ex lover and baby mama.

The video was shot in Zanzibar.

watch it below

Multi-talented Nigerian-American singer-songwriter and record producer WurlD teamed up with Sarz, one of the baddest producers in Nigeria, to produce the 8-track EP: I LOVE GIRLS WITH TROBUL (ILGWT), released November of 2019.

Sitting on the success of ILGWT and co-writing one of the biggest tracks of 2019, “Blow My Mind” by Davido and Chris Brown, WurlD is set to release yet a new body of work in 2020.

WulrD says, “It’s easy to follow trends and play safe in a world where being original is not celebrated as much anymore. I just want to connect with people while staying true to my art and my brand.”

“MAD” is the lead single of ILGWT project. It’s a mid-tempo Afrobeat and Pop record about an emotionally distressed lover.

Although still in love, he complains about a toxic relationship. 

The music video shot in Lagos Nigeria and directed by Chukwuka Nwobi, Baba Agba, Muktar and Wurld, depicts the all too familiar narrative of a couple that are bad together, yet mad without each other. Following the sour end of events in the film for “Ego Nobody Wins”; “MAD” music video gives the inside scoop of this troubled relationship, posing a burning question to the fans: should WurlD and Sade get back together?

MAD video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGpwNm0A6gI

ILGWT smartlink: https://fanlink.to/ILGWT

WulrD is known for fusing soulful sounds with African Pop paired with his crafty songwriting and sultry vocals continues to shine as Africa’s newest breakout star. His EP with Sarz is a combination of sounds ranging from Afrobeat, Dancehall to R&B, covering the different facets of romance. Its Afro-pop bangers include “MAD”, “Ego”, “Trobul”, “Prisona”, Sweat”, “Focus”, “Nobody Wins” and “Sade”.

After being out in the cold for close to one year, Gates Mgenge is now set to make a comeback to the airwaves.

Gates who is one of the best entertainment presenters in the region (Coast) has joined Pwani fm, a station he worked for before joining Pili Pili fm which has now rebranded to Msenangu fm.

The 30 -year-old presenter who is also a talent manager, managing Susumila is part of a team brought on board to fill the slots that had been left vacant after some presenters from Pwani fm were poached by Msenangu fm.

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It's not yet clear if he will go back to hosting the Mashav Mashav show, a show he played a major role in popularising and attract a huge fan base. He inherited the show from veteran presenter Donde Samora.

Others in the team are Sylvester Chibero and Fundi Bengo who previously worked for Radio Salaam, Baraka Fm and Beijing based China radio international.

As the country intensifies the war on the coronavirus, Mombasa-based manufacturer Pwani Oil has partnered with Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) to produce 60,000 half litre bottles of hand sanitizer to be distributed free to the public.  

This is equivalent to 30,000 litres of hand sanitizer, recommended as an effective precaution against the coronavirus Covid 19 respiratory disease. 

This comes as the government strengthens its collaboration with the private sector to scale up the production of essential materials for use by the general public and health workers in managing the spread of Covid 19 in the country.

Pwani Oil Commercial Director Rajul Malde said the partnership with KPC is part of the company’s ongoing initiatives to support of the country’s effort to contain Covid 19. 

“We continue to scale up our support to ongoing efforts by the government and other partners to prevent the spread of coronavirus, using our capabilities and facilities, and as part of our contribution as a business to the wellbeing of all Kenyans,” said Mr. Malde.  

He added that Pwani Oil, which manufactures cooking oil, soap and detergents, was focusing its interventions at the grassroots level where they would have the most impact, especially in identified Covid 19 hotspots in various parts of the county. 

Kenya Pipeline Company Chairman John Ngumi lauded the gesture by Pwani Oil saying it is aligned with the government’s goal of engaging private sector and other stakeholders in fighting Covid 19. 

“This is a good example of a public-private partnership to deliver targeted interventions against the coronavirus pandemic. We need everyone on board in ensuring we have adequate resources to prevent the further spread of this dangerous disease among our people,” said Mr. Ngumi.  

On March 18, the government ordered the release of 400,000 litres of ethanol in its stores, seized through legal processes, for use in the manufacture of alcohol-based hand sanitizers to meet the growing demand in the wake of the coronavirus Covid 19 outbreak. 

KPC was mandated by the government to oversee the distribution of the ethanol to various firms that have volunteered to make hand sanitizers for public use. 

Mr. Malde says Pwani Oil has the facilities to produce hand sanitizers and the company was ready to assist in any way it can working other stakeholders to provide essential sanitary items. 

Pwani Oil has in addition to reducing prices on some of its soap brands, donated hand washing kits and soap for use at strategic public points.

The firm has partnered with the Kenya Ferry Services to provide soap on ferries and also distributed hand washing equipment to be used in police stations, health facilities and other public spaces across the country. 

The company has also partnered with the Kenya Progressive Nurses Association to provide 122 hand washing kits and 70 cartons of soap to be distributed to medical personnel in hospitals across eleven counties.  

Pwani Oil has also been engaging in a public sensitization campaign on the Covid 19 disease prevention and importance of washing hands. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of hand sanitizers with an alcohol (ethanol) content of at least 60 percent as one way of curbing the spread of the coronavirus through regular washing of hands.