President Uhuru Kenyatta today called on leaders to promote peace and unity saying that is the only way Kenya can achieve its development objectives.

The President, who spoke at the funeral of the former chairman of the defunct OlKejuado County Council Daniel Kasirimo ole Muyaa, said leaders should emulate the late civic leader and several of his peers who stood for the national values of peace and unity.

He said ole Muyaa's contribution to national cohesion can be seen in the manner in which, as a Maasai community elder and opinion leader, he participated in laying the foundation for Kajiado to become a peaceful and progressive cosmopolitan county.

“Kajiado has never had any ethnic tensions and this is as a result of the leadership of people like ole Muyaa,” said President Kenyatta. 

The President narrated how the late Ole Muyaa mentored and ushered him into elective politics saying the former civic leader was a close family friend. 

“I have known him for many years as a friend and political teacher. He loved peace and unity,” President Kenyatta said as he called on leaders to emulate selfless leaders like Muyaa. 

The President reiterated that his cooperation with opposition leaders is underpinned by the understanding that national unity is important for the achievement of the country’s development objectives. 

He said growth and progress cannot be achieved when the country is divided.

“Let us unite, have peace, grow our economy, fight poverty and fight unemployment together,” said the President.

Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku, Kajiado East MP Peris Tobiko and COTU secretary general Francis Atwoli also spoke at the funeral service attended by thousands of Kenyans. 

Former VP Musyoka eulogized the late Ole Muyaa as an astute grassroots politician and leader who stood for national unity, peace and progress throughout his public life. 

Governor Lenku and MP Tobiko thanked the President for the development projects being implemented by the national government in Kajiado County including the recently completed Kajiado-Mashuru-Loitoktok road. 

President Uhuru Kenyatta has noted with satisfaction the progress being made by the country in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic. 

The President, who reiterated Kenya's commitment to the achievement of an "AIDS Free Generation”, called on African countries to allocate more local resources to the fight so as to bridge the financing gap occassioned by the dwindling external support. 

“I want to reaffirm my personal commitment to this particular agenda,” President Kenyatta said today at State House, Nairobi when he hosted Champions of an AIDS Free Generation in Africa.

The Champions for an AIDS Free Generation, who were led by the former President of Botswana Festus Mogae, are a distinguished group of former presidents and influential African leaders committed to an AIDS-free generation. 

The leaders, individually and collectively, rally and support regional leaders towards ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat. 

The leaders who included former President of Malawi Joyce Banda and Professor Miriam Were congratulated the President for the various health sector reforms including the ongoing rollout of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

They urged President Kenyatta, to continue rallying other Heads of States to show more political goodwill in the fight against HIV/AIDS on the continent.

The champions particularly requested the President to spearhead efforts to make African nations to allocate more local resources to the fight against HIV/AIDS, expand access to ARVs and other primary healthcare services. 

“External assistance is declining and even where it is available it is in decline and its covering fewer and fewer of the population on our continent. That means we have to try and do something about it including allocating more local resources,” Mr Mogae said. 

Former President Banda congratulated First Lady Margaret Kenyatta for championing maternal and child health care through the Beyond Zero Initiative. 

The former Malawian Head of State said the First Lady's sustained health campaign has contributed significantly to Kenya’s efforts to lower HIV/AIDS prevalence especially among mothers, children and the youth.

President Kenyatta said Kenya’s UHC plan is aimed at consolidating resources from local and international sources to ensure expanded access to primary health care including HIV/AIDS services. 

He said expanded access primary healthcare especially preventive services will help slow down the spread of the viral disease. 

The President mentioned the campaign to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by 2022, the various affirmative actions to empower women and girls as well as the growing budgetary allocations to health and education sectors as some of the other government interventions aimed at achieving the goal of an AIDS free population. 

The champions were accompanied to State House by Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki, Health PS Susan Mochache, UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya Siddharth Chatterjee and Amref Health Africa CEO Dr Githinji Gitahi.

Kenyans have taken to social media to express their dissapointmenmts with the different government agencies including the Kenya ferry services following Sunday's tragedy at the crossing channel which saw a mother and her daughter lose their lives.

Its now three days since the tragic incident and the bodys have not yer been retrieved with family, relatives and friends camping at the channel waiting to at least get the bodies of Mariam Kigenda (35) and her daughter Amanda (four) and give them a beffiting send off.

One of the many Kenyans who has also expressed dissapointemnt is musician Akothee.

Akothee took to social media to share her experience with the ferries.

"Mombasa is my second home and Diani is my 3rd home, i basically live and operate with ferry more than anything else. Whenever i want to rest or visit my investments the fear i have on that ferry beats the odds of turbulence, the ferry operators always think i am rude" she said.

Adding " Its such a sad thing to lose lives just like that, I have always wanted to park in the middle of the cars and trying not to be the first or last. This cut so deep but when death knocks our doors even new breaks fail & we cant say no. May their souls rest in peace. Heratfelt condolence to the family".

The Kenay Navy has also been on the receiving from Kenyans with some questioning why they could move and save the lives of the mother and daughter.

Tanzanian artist Lava Lava is back with amother love ballad.

The song is titled 'habibi'.

Watch the video below.

Construction work on the former Municipal stadium now Mombasa county stadium has began.

The construction is being undertaken by a Turkish firm called Stara supplies and construction company at a cost of 1.7 Billion shillings.

Speaking during a visit at the stadium, Mombasa County sports executive Munywoki Kyalo revealed that the FIFA standards  stadium which will be a 12,500 sitter capacity is expected to be ready after 14 months.

He also revealed that the project is fully funded by the county government.

Kyalo noted "All materials will be imported from Turkey.It will be a closed pitch that will be able to allow games even during rainy seasons".

The stadium will also have integrated indoor arena that will host volleyball, swimming, and Volleyball games.

The stadium had been left unattended and a poor state for close to six years, since 2013 during the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup.

Other facilities which will also be found in the stadium includes Mosque, modern changing rooms, a media center fitted with VAR computers and a conventional center that will accommodate about 3,000 visitors.

Kyalo further told journalists present during his visit that the county government is also planning to construct another football ground in Likoni, Peleleza and Kisauni.

"We want to make sure that at least we have a stadium in every sub county" said Kyalo.

Some of the satdiums constructed by the county includes the Bomu and Uwanja wa Mbuzi stadiums.

Award-winning Burundian superstar, Sat-B has released a new video to his smash hit 'Don't Cry' featuring Tanzanian hitmaker Aslay.

Sat-B showcases his lyrical prowess and melodious voice in this enchanting love song, produced by two of East Africa’s fast rising music producers Kolly Da Magic (Burundi) and Mazuu (Tanzania).

The R&B song featuring the best of Burundian sounds and bongo flava is set to resonate well with many East African lovers.

Watch DON’T CRY on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vdxcYFqUxM

The music video, shot and directed by Joowzey in Tanzania, depicts relationship turmoil as one lover tries to get the other to express their feelings, just so they can have clarity.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the song, Sat-B says, “This is a simple song about the different dynamics of love in different relationships,”

Adding, “It was a pleasure to be in Tanzania to collaborate with my brother Aslay for the first time. I hope all East Africans and our fans beyond the region will love DON’T CRY.”

Sat-B is definitely keeping the momentum of a superb 2019 following the release of his songs: “Love Controller”and “Karabarya” earlier this year.

'Dont cry' is the perfect song to introduce Sat-B to Tanzania, and the larger East African region.

With a wide catalogue of music including “No Love”, “Too Much” and “Feel Love” the hitmaker has two albums under his belt: “Inkuru Y’Ukuri (2010) and “Iwacu” (2016).

Over the years, Sat-B has bagged a number of local and continental awards such as Buja Music Awards for Artist of the Year, Best Male Artist & Song Of The Year 2018.

Femi One just released the video for her highly anticipated single, Nyoko Nyoko.

The track which was produced by Ilogos Music for Kaka empire studios features Boondocks gang, Mbithi and Dj Lyta.

The song displays her lyrical prowess and is a great addition to the new wave of gengetone that is rocking the Kenyan music industry.

The visually simple yet expressive video was directed by Johnson Kyalo.

It is the perfect gengetone video with visuals showcasing Femi’s rarely seen dancing skills.

“While working with some of the biggest artistes in the country on the sondeka remix, I met gengetone superstar Exray of boondoks gang and was impressed by his style. I'm a fan of this new crop of music, and the energy it comes with" said Femi One

Adding "Very raw, fun, street and authentic thus a collaboration was inevitable! Working with Mbithi, Odi wa Muranga and Dj Lyta on this was also an interesting creative process, and I hope my fans love the work.”.

WATCH NYOKO NYOKO ON YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEHJZF2KkYE

Brown Ondego has today been officially unveiled as the new chairman of the Mama Ngina Waterfront management board.

The former Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority was unveiled by Tourism cabinet secretary Najib Balala during a tour of the waterfront.

The management board was gazetted on Septermber 13th, 2019 by Balala. Details contained in a Kenya Gazette notice number 8552 stated the the new board shall have chairperson appointed by the Minister himself.

Members of the board shall include  Principal Secretary,State Department of Tourism,  County Secretary, Mombasa County Government, Director General- National Museums of Kenya, chaiperson Kenya Coast Tourism Association (KCTA),representative from the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry,chairperson Kenya Tourism Federation, chairperson  Mombasa Golf Club and a representative  of the Law Society of Kenya, Mombasa branch.

"Brown Ondego is a highly respected individual of this town, he is part of this town, a boy of this town" said Balala

Balala revealed that the title deed of the waterfront will be handed over to President Uhuru Kenyatta during the Mashuja day celebrations expected to take place at the waterfront next month.

During the tour, Balala also unveiled the new logo of the waterfront.

Balala charged "This will no longer be called light house or Mama Ngina drive as it used to be, it is now Mama Ngina waterfront" 

Ondego has also served as the Chairman of the Rift Valley Railways.

The new board shall provide effective oversight over the development of the Mama Ngina Waterfront. The board shall also prepare and submit to the Cabinet Secretary a sustainability plan for the Mama Ngina Waterfront and also solicit support from development partners for the development of Mama Ngina Waterfront.