Nothing in her voice in the airwaves betrays the legal mind in her.

While she was meant to be in the corridors of justice on a daily basis, Joan Wambui Kimani's passion for journalism pushed her to the studio instead.

No, she is not a recording artist.

She is just a hardworking young lady putting food on her table using the power of the mic.

Whenever her voice reverberates through hundreds of thousands of Kenyans' speakers at home, in the office and in the vehicles, via the frequency module of Mo Radio in Mombasa, she also satisfies one of her biggest desires - to reach out to the thousands of young girls at the Coast region.

"Many young girls at the Coast resort to looking for sponsors because of the frustrations they go through in the seemingly never ending search for jobs," says Kimani.

Although she has a law degree from Catholic University, she found herself on the radio, where she believes she has found more fun than she would have in the courtroom.

She says her desire to educate young girls from the Coast region to be financially independent.

"Financial independence means no one can lure you to do things against your morals or will," she says.

Kimani says with hard work and effort, anyone can achieve anything.

Her radio job, which has seen her change the lives and attitudes of many young girls from the Coast region, has inspired her to be more of a go getter.

She has now set her eyes on the Kilifi woman representative seat.

"This way, I will be in a better position to help the girls," says Kimani.

She believes one should worker harder than they did the previous day.

Being a content creator also helps her push her messages to the youth.

She believes the discipline shown by achievers should be emulated.

"They love the discipline of it, the trade-off they're making to win. Losers on the other hand, see it as a punishment. And that's the difference," she says.

Through hard work she has set up a company, Gee and Kim Investments, where she is the director.

Radio is one of the world's leading media outlets that offers instant conection to one's listeners.

Kimani apprecaites everyone that tunes in to listen to her every day.

"Even those that do not support Manchester City," she says, revealing the other side of her that not many people know.

She is an avid supporter of football with Manchester City being her favourite club.

Being in the spotlight accords her a unique opportunity to positively influence the youth, especially young girls.

"A problem shared is a problem half solved," she says.

The radio queen has become a household name at the Coast, making her inspirational work easier.

Her morning radio show at Mo Radio has created a platform for her to reach out to even more young his, though she is working towards broadening her reach.

“I want us to get to a point where these girls can pursue their careers instead of chasing men or sponsors around,” Kimani says.

Radio for her is the best platform to engage with her target audience and believes that her efforts will bear fruits. 

She says that the majority of young girls at the coast have given up on life and they need someone who can inspire them.

“We must keep talking to them and giving them hope and that is exactly what I am doing at Mo Radio," she says.

The station is owned by Nyali MP Mohamed Ali and has created a niche for itself among the youth.

She says she could not focus on becoming a full-time lawyer because that would limit her advocacy campaigns targeting young girls. 

She also believes that young and upcoming lawyers go through a lot and it is sometimes hard to break through to the top level.

“I haven’t quit fully but I understand the battles that one has to go through as a young lawyer. I am comfortable now working as a presenter and talking to people on a daily basis,” she says.

Her dream is to work with international media houses like the BBC and CNN but says that when the right time comes.

“That is the level that I want to get to but back home, we must have a law firm that can dedicate its work to helping artists and everyone who is talented to know their rights,” she says.

She is a strong supporter of the English Premier League and Manchester City is the club of her choice. 

Locally, she supports Bandari FC.

Internationally, she is also inspired by Eve Jihan Cooper, an American rapper, singer, actress, and television presenter from Philadelphia. 

She has a body tattoed with inspirational messages to the young people.

“Actually, I have 18 tattoos in my body and each tattoo has a meaning. I started when I was 18 years old," she says.

Kimani likes cooking and distributing foodstuffs to orphanages.

The first batch of two national teams arrived in Mombasa on Sunday ahead of the much anticipated Mombasa international Tong IL Moo Do championship.

The teams drawn from Thailand National team and Turkey landed at the Moi International airport in Mombasa Sunday morning and will be part of 20 countries in Asia, Europe and Africa that will take part in the competition to kick off in Dec 18and 19at the Agha Khan hall.

The Philippines team which comprised  of 11 players and six officials is expected to provide a fierce challenge to the Kenyan national team, Jasiri which has been winning since the championship was inagurated eight years ago.

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Speaking after landing at the airport,World Tong-IL Moo Do vice president Dr Venus Augustine, alongside Turkey Tong IL Moo Do federation president thanked the Kenyan government for continuing to promote the sport.

"Am very happy to be here in Kenya and also happy to see Kenya promoting this sport,it's very important for players and officials to play in a environment that is protected so we are happy for what Kenya is doing for us," said Agustine.

On his part Kenya Tong IL Moo Do federation president Master Clarence Mwakio said they expect a stiff competition from the Philipiness team.

“We expect a stiff competition from the Philippines which has been our usual rivals as well as Iran which is endowed with talented players,” Mwakio said.

Mwakio also noted that the Kenyan team, Jasiri which will be gearing to defend its title with  a 50-members squad is currently in a good state.

"Kenyan team is in good form,the coach has confirmed to me that no injuries and they are ready to face the challenge,"said Mwakio.

The squad is currently BB undergoing indoor training before they join other teams from the rest of the world in indoor A reasonable number of countries, according to the president, have responded positively, Covid-19 crisis notwithstanding.

According to Mwakio, Turkey is expected to field more players this year after presenting a limited squad in last year’s tournament.

“We expect a stiff competition from the Philippines which has been our usual rivals as well as Iran which is endowed with talented players,” Mwakio said.

He noted that the tournament has received immense support from the government as well as from the leadership of World Tong Il Moo Do Federation.

The founder of Tong-IL Moo-Do, great grand master Joon Ho Seuk and the federation’s President Grandmaster Takamistu Hoshiko are all expected to grace the tournament.

President of Turkey Tong-IL Moo-Do Federation, Amin Ghorbani who arrived with the Philippines team said they will be inviting Kenya to participate in an international event they intend to organise in few months to come

“We’re in the process of organising an international event in Istanbul, Turkey in the next five months which many countries will be invited including Kenya,” said Ghorbani.

It’s all systems go ahead of the ninth edition of Mombasa Open Tong-IL Moo- Do Martial Arts Championship to be held at the Aga Khan Academy hall in Mombasa December 18 and 19.

Kenya Tong Il Moo Do Federation president Clarence Mwakio said foreign teams will start jetting in for the competition starting this Sunday.

Addressing a media briefing at the Federation offices in Mombasa on Saturday,Mwakio confirmed that Philippines and Thailand National team will land at the Moi International airport in Mombasa Sunday afternoon for the event.

All teams from Asia,Middle East and North and south America will start arriving from tomorrow throughout the week,for a five days warm up training ahead of the major competition,"said Mwaio.

Eight-time defending champions, Team Jasiri will be gearing to defend its title a 50-members squad, after a successful team selection that saw new player’s join to reinforce the squad.

“We made a selection of national team in Mombasa and Nairobi and we recruited a few more players in our team Jasiri and now we have formed a team of 50 players who include 14 female and 36 males,” Mwakio said in an interview in Mombasa.

The players will participate in both team and individual categories in form, sparring and special techniques.

"Kenyan team is in good form,the coach has confirmed to me that no injuries and they are ready to face the challenge,"said Mwakio adding that the government has offered to support the Federation, through the ministry of sports.

The squad is currently undergoing indoor training before they join other teams from the rest of the world in indoor A reasonable number of countries, according to the president, have responded positively, Covid-19 crisis notwithstanding.

“By now we have more than 20 countries which have confirmed their participation in this year’s tournament from Africa, Europe, and America continents,” Mwakio said

He said Kenya is confident of hosting a successful contest, considering that the preparations have been up to par in the past four months.

This year’s tournament will see a return of countries from South America and North America which lastly participated more than three years ago.

According to Mwakio, Turkey is expected to field more players this year after presenting a limited squad in last year’s tournament.

“We expect a stiff competition from the Philippines which has been our usual rivals as well as Iran which is endowed with talented players,” Mwakio said.

He noted that the tournament has received immense support from the government as well as from the leadership of World Tong Il Moo Do Federation.

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday morning unveiled a monument erected in honour of Kenyan freedom hero, pan-Africanist and former Cabinet Minister the late Ronald Gideon Ngala in downtown Nairobi City.

Speaking at the unveiling, the President said the Government will continue honoring Kenya's heroes and heroines for their role in the making of the Kenyan nation and for laying a solid foundation for the country's progress.

“Following the enactment of the Heroes Act, we are now able to ensure that all our heroes and heroines are remembered and celebrated by current and future generations,” President Kenyatta said.

At the brief ceremony, also attended by the late Ngala's family led by former long-serving Cabinet Minister Noah Katana Ngala, the President paid tribute to the independence era political supremo for pioneering the 'majimbo philosophy', a precursor of today's devolved system of Government.

Besides 'majimboism', the late Ngala is also celebrated for his frontline role in the making of Kenya’s first Constitution, support for multi-party democracy as well as for his pan-Africanist stature.

“A committed pan-Africanist and an advocate for promoting self-reliance through committed action, his clarion call of ‘Jeza Zhomu, Lenga Dzulu’, which translates, to ‘Try Hard, Aim High’ will forever inspire both the Great Nation of Kenya and all the People of Africa,” read part of the Government's citation on the late Ngala.

President Kenyatta commended the ministry of sports, culture and heritage for continuing to erect and maintain monuments of Kenya's heroes and heroines across the country, naming the examples of the statues of Dedan Kimathi in Nairobi and Paul Ngei in Machakos.

Sports, Culture and Heritage CS Amina Mohamed said her ministry was keen on honouring and promoting the welfare of the country’s heroes and heroines including the installation of monuments in their memory in line with the Heroes Act.

Former Cabinet Minister Noah Katana Ngala who is the late Ngala’s son thanked the Government for recognizing the role played by his father in the making of the Kenyan nation through the statue.

Multi-talented, award winning Nigerian singer and songwriter and Reggae Blues hitmaker Harrysong caps his year with today’s world wide launch of his new single, “She Knows” featuring Olamide and Fireboy DML.  

The Alter plate CEO is set to headline East Africa on a media tour scheduled for the first quarter of 2022 alongside major collaborations with top East African acts from the region. 

The track has been produced by Ezkeez, and is an exotic blend of thoughtful lyrics, harmonious vocals and sleek wordplays from the three artists.

Harrysong who recently signed a distribution deal with ONErpm is set to give his fans a full dose of himself in his music with back to back releases ahead of his new album set for next year.

She Knows is live and available on all streaming platforms.

Stream and listen here : https://onerpm.lnk.to/She-Knows

The single follows the successful “Be By Me Remix” which featured Salma Slims.

Harrysong rose to fame after his tribute song to Nelson Mandela won the "Most Downloaded Caller Tune Award" at The Headies 2013 and the famous hit song Reggae Blues, an anthem that was recognized globally featuring Olamide, Orezi, KCee and Iyanya. 

 A Swahili phrase that means “the dopest and freshest”, Mali Safi is all about being on the cutting edge of what’s hot, and the artists highlighted in this campaign are exemplary of that, exuding a vibrant energy unique to East Africa. 

Featuring 10 exclusive guest playlists from Diamond Platnumz, Sauti Sol, Navy Kenzo, Zuchu, Nikita Kering, Nandy, Chris Kaiga, Spice Diana, Eddy Kenzo, and Otile Brown, each artist has meticulously put together a selection of songs that highlight the new wave and rich heritage of the region, celebrating East African excellence and innovation across the board.

In addition to the ever-popular EA Wave hits playlist, Apple Music will launch a Mali Safi flagship playlist that will highlight only the best in trending music from East Africa, for everyone to revel in the celebratory mood.

Artists' quotes on their Apple Music Playlists:

“East African music is the soundtrack to people's lives. The region is a melting pot of African and global cultures, which for centuries has maintained its sonic vibrations while integrating its exposure to other cultures. We are a show, not a tell society, who are all about good vibrations, love, the people and welcome.” - Sauti Sol

"We are a connected community with a variety of sounds and genres from Taarab, Genge, Dancehall to Bongo Flava and more, each song tells you a story by its melody." - Navy Kenzo

“These songs for my Apple Music playlist remind me that I always have to be the best in terms of writing and composing my songs. Writing a good song always has to start with some inspiration and to me listening to some of these songs helped me a lot. And I just love how most of these are typically from the streets like ‘Jamila’ by Jose Chameleone. I feel like it’s one of the best Singeli songs to ever happen in East Africa. And I think it’s so important as an artist to never lose my originality no matter the exposure to outside sounds and music.” - Zuchu

“I think it's a blessing that East Africa has many genres. It gives artists space to experiment with various musical influences. So if you are in need of a diverse playlist, East Africa will do you right.” - Nikita Kering

"The combination of musical feeling and the best lyrics make East African music the best on the continent.” - Nandy

"The East African class of artists are diverse, outgoing and special. This is attributed to the different cultures and backgrounds of the East African community. Even though Swahili is the main language in the region, East Africa is blessed with many different African-speaking languages and this brings out music rich in instrumentation and lingo.” - Chris Kaiga

“I just love African Music... the East African sound is one of the most exceptional. My Apple Music playlist features rising urban artists who are giving African music a special touch and are set to take over the world by storm." - Spice Diana

“Music from East Africa is rich. I actually still get a lot of inspiration from it even though I have traveled far and wide and had a chance to experience many other cultures and sounds. My wish is for the world to discover this richness in diversity, sound, genres, composition and culture. I picked my favourite sounds spanning through more than a decade of my songs along great East African hits and compositions. I hope you like my Apple Music playlist and have it on repeat!” - Eddy Kenzo

“I have curated a playlist for Apple Music with top songs in East Africa.” - Otile Brown

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has declared Monday, December 13, 2021, a public holiday as Jamhuri Day falls on a Sunday, a non-working day.

CS Matiang'i made the announcement on Thursday, December, 9.

"In line with provisions of section 2 and 4 of the public holidays' act (Cap 110) it is hereby confirmed that 13th December 2021 will be a public holiday, by dint of Jamhuri Day falling on Sunday 12th December 2021." Matiang'i said.

Adding" This day bears profound historical significance as it marks the attainment of Kenya’s independence and the birth of the Republic. All citizens are encouraged to honour and celebrate this day in a manner that promotes unity, national cohesion and economic progress in the country,".

Jamhuri Day celebrations will be held at Uhuru Gardens on Sunday.

The event will be presided over by President Uhuru Kenyatta, he will also unveil a museum in the park.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has tasked new General Service Unit (GSU) officers joining the National Police Service to serve the country with courage, integrity and discipline.

The President urged the new officers to uphold the law and abide by the rules and regulations of the service while safeguarding the rights and freedoms of Kenyans.

“To serve successfully you must uphold the law, abide by all applicable rules and regulations, follow the orders of your superior officers and above all, commit to serving this nation with courage, integrity, discipline and honour.

“As custodians of public safety and our internal security, you are the watchers on the wall who safeguard our rights, freedoms and our way of life. You must live true to the oath you have taken and at all times, whether on duty or otherwise, be model officers whom others will emulate,” President Kenyatta said.

The Head of State spoke on Wednesday at the National Police College Embakasi B Campus in Nairobi County where he presided over the 48^th passing-out-parade of the General Service Unit (GSU).

President Kenyatta commended the GSU’s reputation for bravery, excellence and unfailing commitment to duty, advising the 2,502 new officers to embrace discipline and talk to their seniors whenever faced with problems instead of engaging in acts of lawlessness and despair.

Acknowledging that the officers are joining the security sector at a time when the society at large is experiencing significant transformation and advancements in technology and external cultural influences, President Kenyatta asked them to adapt to the dynamic security environment.

“You will, therefore, be required to operate in an environment that is quite distinct from that which prevailed at the beginning of this century. The needs and expectations of Kenyans have also increased, particularly since the promulgation of the new Constitution in the year 2010,” the President said.

Once again, President Kenyatta reiterated the Government's commitment to ongoing transformation of the police service into a modern 21^st Century law enforcement agency.

The President said the Government had prioritized enhancement of human resources and equipment so as to enable the police service to effectively play its role of securing the country.

“…strengthening of the security sector has been a major priority of my administration’s agenda.

“To achieve this objective, in addition to adopting new training curricula and equipping our force with modern weaponry and equipment like armoured personnel carriers and surveillance equipment, we have also taken steps to boost service delivery and efficiency at work,” the President said.

On police welfare, the President said the Government was implementing a comprehensive medical insurance cover for officers and their families.

Similarly, President Kenyatta said the Government had reformed police housing by among other interventions allowing officers to rent houses outside their stations.

“These and other welfare and benefit initiatives have ensured the nation of Kenya is taking better care of those who take care of us,” President Kenyatta said.

Interior CS Dr Fred Matiang'i thanked President Kenyatta for his visionary leadership that has ensured significant investment in the security sector leading to better services to Kenyans.

“With the work that has happened in this sector thanks to your solid leadership and the investments that you have made, we are stronger, better and much more prepared to deal with the challenges ahead,” Dr Matiang'i said.

Other speakers included Inspector General of Police Service Hilary Mutyambai and his deputy Edward Mbugua.

Online video sharing and social media platform YouTube has announced the top 10 watched music videos by Kenyans in 2021.

The list which has new entrants reveals popular music videos uploaded and watched by Kenyans on YouTube.

Among those who registered the highest growth rate in subscriber numbers during the year and emerged as top creators and breakout creators are TT Comedian, Mungai Eve, Thee Pluto, and Terence Creative.

Below is a list of the most watched music videos by Kenyans in 2021, according to Youtube.

1.Zuchu – Sukari

2.Mbosso Ft Diamond - Baikoko

3. Otile Brown X Jovial – Such Kinda Love

4. Willy Paul X Miss P – Liar

5. Krispah, Kaligraph Jones & Boutross- Ndovu Ni Kuu

6. Joefes, Mejja & Mbuzi Ganga – Shamra Shamr

7. Zuchu – Nyumba Ndogo

8. Mbosso – Yalah

9. Chike & Simi – Running

10. Rose Muhando – Wanyamazishe