Nigerian singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid is no doubt one of the most succesful musician from Africa, representing the continent in the global stage.

With several hits, awards and endorsements under his belt, Wizkid who rose to fame through his song “Holla at your boy” released in 2010, has managed to create a name for himslef in the music industry.

To celebrate his success, the singer decided to surprise his manager Sunday Are with a brand new Toyota Prado SUV.

Sunday who has been the manager of the 31-year-old afrobeat pop star since 2015, shared the news on his verified Instagram page.

He shared a video of the brand new SUV Toyota Prado he got from the music star, with some voices heard hailing him as he drove off.

"What a way to start the new week, another surprise from @wizkidayo himself, can’t thank you enough." he posted.

Boiling water is a fundamental kitchen skill and a sturdy kettle is needed in any kitchen at all times in order to make this possible.

With an electric kettle, you also  don’t need to go to the kitchen every time you need a cup of tea or boil a glass of water. Just the place the kettle wherever you feel convenient and make your favorite beverage within a short span of time.

Kettle designs have been improving until today with the global acceptance of electricity-powered kettles which come with a heating element at the bottom that is plugged into the socket. So, in this blog, we discuss the reasons to switch to Agilitee Al Kettle, a product of South African- based firm Agilitee.

Temperature management system

The kettle is one of it's kind, it comes with a temperature management system that allows you to set the kettle hit according to purpose of the use of the water you are boiling, for instance if you are boiling for the noodles the water temperature will be very high allowing immediate softening on the noodles instead of waiting for 15 minutes after pouring water on the noodles.

Tea , Coffee Tastes Better

Different types of beverages need to be boiled at different temperatures to bring out the taste. with the Agilitee Al Kettle  you are saved from the hassles of staying alert to maintain a consistency of taste. You will be able to brew a perfect cup of tea or coffee each time.

This product is expected to hit the Kenyan market next year.

Few months ago, the South African tech giant launched Africa's first DVB- T2 full artificial intelligence smart television which has so far been supplied in Rwanda, Nigeria, South Africa among other countries.

Jomvu member of parliament Badi Twalib has assured all ODM member of county assembly aspirants in the constituency of free and fair nominations during the party primaries slated for next year.

Addressing the aspirants during a meeting for all ODM Mca aspirants in the constituency on Monday, the MP said that the party had no preferred candidate for any political seat as stated by party leader Raila Odinga.

He added that the party was going to support them all and called on them to remain loyal to the party even after the nominations adding that those who would have missed the chance to fly the party’s flag will be accommodated when Raila forms the next government.

“I want to guarantee you of free and fair ODM nominations in our constituency, clear any doubts from you that there is no preferred candidate as our party leader said before, you are all equal before the party,” said Twalib.

Jomvu subcounty which has three wards namely Miritini, Mikindani and Jomvu Kuu has attracted close to 20 MCA aspirants who want to run on an ODM party ticket.

Twalib who is seeking a third term in parliament, also called on the aspirants to take it up on themselves to push for a voter and party registration exercise within the constituency to strengthen the party saying that Mombasa needed to remain an ODM zone.

He further urged the aspirants to campaign peacefully and shun violence during their campaigns stating that Jomvu has always been peaceful during and after elections.

“Politics will come and go, but the foundation of peace that has existed within our constituency must remain intact. I urge you to conduct your political campaign activities peacefully without interfering with your opponents,” he said.

Twalib also urged the aspirants to rally their supporters behind Raila’s presidential bid ahead of the next general elections saying that the seat that has eluded Raila in 2007, 2013 and 2017 now looked achievable in 2022.

He further called on all Jomvu constituents to support Mvita legislature Abdulswamad Nassir to succeed outgoing Mombasa governor Hassan Joho who is currently focused on taking an active role in national politics as he campaigns for Raila to be the fifth president of the country.

“Our primary goal is the presidency of Raila Odinga, we must all believe in the ideology and aspirations of our party leader and our beloved party for the transformation of this country, I also beseech you to support my brother Nassir to succeed Joho at the helm of the county next year,” said Twalib.

The vocal MP also tore down deputy president William Ruto’s bottom-up economic model as a fallacy that was going to lead the country backward and derail the gains made under devolution adding that Raila had set strategies to support devolution and a trickledown down economic model.

He further urged Jomvu residents to be weary of crooked United Democratic Alliance who were conniving to do double registration of political parties targeting ODM member

Kisumu based musician Gabiro Mtu Necessary is not taking any step back now after his Recording Academy/Grammy recognition and consideration of his musical project JENESIS EP at the 64^th Grammy Awards.

Taking to his Instagram a few days ago he posted an image and captioned,

“To all the realers who have been showing love and supporting my independent grind from today henceforth it's not an independent grind but a family business... We are family now and you are my bosses, you have signed me so make sure I don't sleep hungry or live basic….#PopStar off the Grammy recognized album will premiere on YouTube this coming Monday 20/12/2021”

Mtu Necessary who had contemplated quitting mid this year was met with good news after his then one week old EP got recognized by the Recording Academy and later on considered for a nomination as the Best Global Music Album a category that saw him battle with Wizkid, Angelique Kidjo, Octopizzo and Victoria Kimani.

He has just released the first music video off the EP for the song Pop Star that is a drill track fused with some African strings and famous Awilo Longomba addictive tune grabbing the better part of the track.

Produced by Blakangel the track has Gabiro glide with a catchy chorus with a witty and metaphorical flow on the verses engulfing to his scintillating will on these UK’s drill and African chords.

Gabiro recently made headlines on social media with his electrifying performance at Octopizzo’s album launch in Nairobi.

He is set to release a new album in 2022 in honor of his late father who was also his music manager and production coordinator.

 Video Link - https://youtu.be/luQ1orwkfPc

Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho on Saturday gave the clearest signal he is backing Mvita Mp Abdulswamad Nassir as his preferred successor.

Joho made the revelation during the 9th edition of lighting the governor’s Christmas tree ceremony held outside the governor’s office.

The move by Joho who is also the ODM Deputy party leaders is expected to create political waves within the party in Mombasa even as ODM party leader Raila Odinga who is in Mombasa for a working vacation stated that the party was not going to endorse anyone.

“I will be back here to support my brother so that we move forward, I want to tell you my brother Nassir, this is the journey and we have already laid the path for you,” said Joho.

The body language between the two has been very suggestive in recent times as they have been spotted in several public functions together exchanging pleasantries with Joho seeming to be transferring his political campaign machinery to Nassir.

The two were on Sunday spotted together with other Mombasa political leaders as Raila held a meeting with elders drawn from the six Mombasa sub-counties at the Sheikh Khalifa school hall.

Nassir, a two-time member of parliament for Mvita enjoys the political backing of Mps Badi Twalib (Jomvu), Mishi Mboko (Likoni), Asha Mohammed (County Woman Rep) and Mombasa senator Mohammed Faki among a host of members of county assembly of Mombasa.

“We will continue living in harmony and co-existence, secondly I want to extend an invite to you my brother (Joho) to be the chief guest for next year’s governor’s Christmas lighting ceremony,” said a confident Nassir.

Jomvu Mp Badi Twalib who also spoke at the event continued to rally his support behind Nassir calling on the clergy and people present support Nassir’s bid to succeed Joho.

“I want to tell you my brother Nassir, come 2022, those who looked at you and despised you are going to great you with respect,” said Twalib.

His sentiments were echoed by his Likoni counterpart Mishi Mboko who said that as Joho climbs the political ladder to focus on national politics, Mombasa needed a leader that is well versed with Mombasa issues and has been tried and tested.

“I will not mince my words, the best person fit to take over from Joho is non-other than Abdulswamad Nassir, we know and understand him very well, he is a humble person, accessible and understands the people of Mombasa,” said Mboko.

Nassir, however faces serious competition from his political nemesis businessman-cum-politician Suleiman Shahbal who also expressed his interest to replace Joho at the helm of the county using the ODM party.

The two will battle it out in what is expected to be a titanic political showdown during the party primaries expected to be held early next year over who will fly the ODM flag for the Mombasa gubernatorial race.

Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has announced he will not be contesting for  any political seat in 2022  general elections.

The outgoing governor took time to recite a last prayer farewell to the elderly who he said have held his hand during his political journey as an Mp and a governor.

"This is the last meeting with you as your governor, we have traveled this journey together, and it's my time to say thank you . I will miss you and Mombasa politics dearly but I believe we will still be meeting and seeking your advises as I have always done, God willing" said Joho during a meeting he had convened with the over 5,000 elders from across the county at Shaikh Khalifa Hall,in Bombolulu Mombasa.

Joho said that he had to shelve his presidential ambition for Odinga so that he can pave the way for him in 2027 after Odinga completes his term.

"I have shelved my presidential ambition for now, because I have a father who is Raila Odinga, because we want him to pave the way for us to have a smooth ride in 2027 with Odinga blessings,” said Joho.

Joho, who held his last meeting with Mombasa elders on Sunday, asked them to support Odinga presidential bid, saying the region will benefit on matters of historical land injustices and economically.

He also revealed that he will soon be meeting the youths and Women from the county to also thank them for their support towards him and bid them farewell as he finishes his term as the Governor of Mombasa.

"We know where we are heading, and we don't blindly follow Odinga,it's because we support what he agitates for, and therefore we should not abandon him during this time Odinga is on the verge of capturing the presidency,” said Joho.

ODM leader Raila Odinga promised to work with Governor Hassan Joho when he exits Mombasa governor position. He also failed to endorse Mvita Mp Abdulswamand Nassir for the post of Mombasa governor saying the people will decide.

Mvita Mp Abdulswamand Nassir backed the Azimio Movement saying the unity front will benefit the coastal region both economically and politically.

Nassir asked Odinga to back his gubernatorial aspiration, so that the ODM party can produce another gubernatorial voice after the exit of Joho.

"Many think that Odinga is in government due to the handshake, but Odinga has demonstrated that he values the economic turmoil the coastal region had faced, and called on Odinga to return the lost economic glory of the coastal region.

Likoni Mp Mishi Mboko asked coastal leaders to back Odinga does that after finishing his term can hand over the mantle of presidential party ticket to Mombasa governor Hassan Joho.

"If you continue working with Hassan Joho,the coast will stand firm with you, because Joho has demonstrated himself as a force to reckon in the coastal region," Mboko told a gathering at the Shaikh Khalifa Hall meeting.

Mboko said the Coast has reaped most for standing on the camp of Odinga and hopes after winning the presidency in 222, the regional will be part of the government

"We have tried several times to support Odinga to win presidency, but all that has not bore fruits, but with the handshake and with presidential backing in place, we are hopeful that he will win presidency in 2022,"Mboko said.

Mboko also backed Mvita Mp Abdulswamand Nassir for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in 2022 saying the Mp has demonstrated loyalty to the party and to Odinga as a person.

Mombasa senator Mohamed Faki said  the coast will continue  to support Odinga presidential ambition  ahead of 2022 presidential contest as he is the only one who has demonstrated strength to be the president.

"We have benefitted from many projects, especially infrastructure and we should not leave Odinga during this time he is on the verge of winning presidency, “said Faki.

Jomvu Mp Badi Twalib proposed that should Odinga form the next government, to fact in paying the nyumba Kumi and village elders countrywide.

"Just the way Odinga has proposed a social protection program for sh 6,000 monthly we also ask him, if he forms the next government to factor paying all village elders in the country,” said Twalib.

Odinga was accompanied by Mombasa women rep Aisha Hussein, Likoni Mp Mishi Mboko, Jomvu Mp Badi Twalib,Mvita Mp Abdulswamand Nassir, Mombasa governor Hassan Joho among several county assembly members.

The race for Mombasa Senator in next year’s General Election continues to gain momentum as businessman Hisham Mwidau declared interest in the seat.

Mwidau will be vying for the seat on an ODM ticket. He will have to face the current Senator Mohammed Faki for nomination on the ODM party.

Addressing a group of journalists, Mwidau said he is confident of winning the party nomination and emerge as the party candidate for the seat.

"I believe in ODM thats why I will be vying for the Senate seat through the party. I'm among the founders of the party and was once a member of the national executive committee (NEC) so I know the party well" said Mwidau. 

In 2017 Mwidau also presented himself for the seat but lost to the incumbent Mohammed Faki in the ODM primaries. In 2002 he also unsuccessful vied for the Likoni parliamentary seat but lost to the late Masoud Mwahima.

"The current status of our county Mombasa is not good and if we dont speak then it will move from HDU to ICU. I present myself as the voice of the people of Mombasa, to me I believe this is a calling and I have no otherwise" he noted.

Hamis Mwaguya, a close ally of Governor Hassan Joho is also eyeing the seat on an UDA ticket.

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Kenya begun well for the title defence in day one of the Mombasa Open Tong IL Moo Do international Martial arts championship after grabbing early lead in the world event staged at the Aga Khan academy hall on  Saturday.

Kenyas Festus Baraka and Edwin Musungu booked their slot in quarters finals of the sparing competition putting Kenya in a good position to win first gold medals tomorrow.

Musungi was the first to win quarter final match of the sparing competition after beating Suleiman Hamadi in an all Kenyan affair fight while Philippines Raymark Bais beat Asega Yitayih Mihret of Ethiopia.

Baraka will now face off with Philippines Raymark Bais in the semifinals while Musungu will face off with Luckson Miti of Zambia the the same category.

In other competitions, Samson Mambo and Andrew Wanje scooped 9 and 8.8 points respectfully to grab position one and two, in the first round of  individual forms category beating Nigeria's Ogene Godwin who came slightly third with 8.7  points.

Similar performance was replicated Individual forms kids category by Kenyans Gidieon Bwire who won round one by garnering 6.9 points ahead of David Mwangi with 6.5 points while Josephat clement came third with 6.1 points.

This sets stage for a tough duel in round two of the categories which will be played t the same Venue tomorrow.

Kenya seeks to retain it's title for the 9 the time in a row in the two days competition set to end on Sunday .

Kenya Tong IL Moo Do federation president Grandmaster Clarence Mwakio expressed his hopes that the Kenyan team will reign despite the tough competition from rival opponents.

"We are hoping team Kenya will defend the tittle,because they are the majority and they have trained hard for the competition,"said Mwakio who hinted that Kenya may take part in the 2028 Olympics if the sport is adopted in the Olympics.

Atleast 16 teams from various parts of the globe are taking part in the annual event that culminates tomorrow with awarding of medals to winners by the world Tong IL Moo Do federation.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has underscored the importance of shipbuilding to the manufacturing pillar of the country's Big 4 development blueprint saying the activity will help unlock the country's immense ocean and blue economy potential.

“The direct, indirect and induced impacts of the Mombasa Shipyard will create many jobs, generate diverse investment opportunities and raise revenue for the country.

“The key sub-sectors of the blue economy, which include maritime transport and logistics, fisheries, as well as ship-building and repair, represent low hanging fruits that must be exploited,” the President said.

The Head of State spoke on Friday in Mombasa County where he commissioned the 4000-ton Kenya Shipyards Limited’s Mombasa Shipyard at the Kenya Navy Base in Mtongwe, Mombasa County.

At the military event, also attended by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the President said the new shipyard heralds a new chapter in East Africa's shipbuilding industry noting that the slipway will generate hundreds of new high-value jobs.

He said the new shipyard, the largest in the region, will be able to serve public and private commercial shipping needs by designing and building new vessels, undertaking repairs among other specialised maritime services.

At the same time, the President expressed concern over hurdles that still hinder the potential to leverage the sector for the country’s benefit including failure to keep abreast with changes in emerging markets.

“This untenable situation, quite apart from rendering us regionally and globally uncompetitive, locks our people out from exploiting and benefiting from this sector.

“This is the case even where we have historical and contemporary competencies; which have been left idle to our detriment,” President Kenyatta regretted. 

In this regard, the President directed responsible state agencies to formulate a comprehensive national training program designed that will produce 4,000 qualified seafarers.

Further, the Head of State called for the setting up of an open ship register, ship repair and building incentives, a bunkering and chandelling package as well as the exploration of fiscal possibilities of zero rating taxation on imported fishing vessels.

To maximize economic benefits of the Mombasa Shipyard, the President urged coastal county governments to draw up strategies for strengthening commercial maritime activities such as fishing, tourism and transport.

“By so doing, it will be possible to unlock the enormous business potential that abounds within Kenya’s territorial waters and the coastal strip,” he said.

On its part, President Kenyatta said the national Government will continue to collaborate with stakeholders including foreign governments in the sustainable use of the Kenya's ocean and blue economy resources.

“With high quality facilities in Kisumu and Mombasa, I urge Kenyans to fully utilize them (shipyards) to repair, maintain and service their boats; and also to construct new ships and boats locally,” the Head of State said.

In his address, Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa said the commissioning of the Mombasa Shipyard is a major milestone in the operationalization of the Kenya Shipyards Limited which has a similar facility on Lake Victoria in Kisumu County.

“Once operational, the shipyard will help to unlock business and economic opportunities within the coastal region and the country as a whole,” CS Wamalwa said.

Chief of Defence Forces Gen Robert Kibochi said one of the most important benefits of the Mombasa Shipyard is skills transfer.

“We have currently trained close to 150 specialized teams in various areas including specialized welding which is critical to shipbuilding and we look forward to start (ship) production at this particular facility,” Gen Kibochi said.

Several Coast leaders led by Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho and Mvita MP Abdulswamad Sharrif Nassir attended the commission of the new shipyard.