Tanzanian music star Harmonize is expected to release his new EP 'Afro Bongo' .

The artist has been sharing details about the release of his social media pages.

UTACHAGUA MWENYEWE KAMA 1 UTAIWEKA KIBINDONI NYENGINE UIFUNGIE NA MBELEKO MGONGONI 1 UIPAKATE MIGUUNI ILA MIE NAACHIA MAWE MA (4) KWA PAMOJA ..!!!!! 1#Harmonize x Burnaboy × Simba
2 #Harmonize x @mreazi 
3 #Harmonize x @yemialade 
4 #Harmonize x @sarah__tz 
YOOOO....!!! AFRICA THIS IS FOR YOU...!! #AFROBONGO ????? ?✔ HEBU NIPE MUDA WENYE KISMATI CHA NGOMA KUGUFUMUKA DUNIA NZIMA JAMANI....!!!! ? SANGAPI ⏰ ....?????

Among those featured in the EP includes Diamond Platnumz, Mr Eazi, Yemi Alade, Burna Boy and his girlfriend Sarah.

The EP will be dropped end of  this week.

French President Emmanuel Macron will make a two-day State visit to Kenya mid next month.

French Ambassador Aline Kuster-Menager, today confirmed that the French President will visit the country when she paid a courtesy call on President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi.

President Kenyatta said he looked forward to hosting the French President, saying he expects the visit to break new ground in the bilateral relations between Kenya and France.

“Traditionally, Kenya and France enjoy strong bilateral ties and I am pleased that we've continued to deepen the relations. I look forward to the visit by President Macron,” President Kenyatta said.

During President Macron's visit, Kenya and France are expected to sign several agreements and MoUs covering various subjects of mutual interest between the two countries. 

The proposed rapid transit train service between Nairobi Central Business District and the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is among projects expected to feature prominently when President Kenyatta hosts the French leader in Nairobi. 

The Mombasa County Government has today launched the electronic parking(E-parking) system.

This will see car owners pay for their parking through their mobile phones by just dialing *282*  and register for the service. Upon registration the county receives all the data of the motorist including the name of the motorist and car number plate.

You will only be required to register once and ready to use the system each time you  park your vehicle at the parking lots in the city.

The attendants will be able to know if one has paid or not through a special gadget that they will be using and in case if you have not paid you will receive a message on your phone  to tell you that you have been clamped , you will then be issued with a sticker and the clamp message which means that the next day you will not be able to pay until you clear your arrears.

It is estimated that there are a total of 6,000 vehicles that use the parking lots in the city, with 30 parking attendants in service.

According to the County Deputy Governor Dr William Kingi , this system will not only make it easy for car owners to pay their parking fees but also ensure the integrity of the payment system. 

"It will no longer depend on the faithfulness of the parking attendant to ensure safe transmission of payment to the County Government" said Kingi.

He called on the residents to embrace the system stating " The recent improvements in service delivery in Mombasa rely on the acceptance and cooperation of the users" 

The DG further revealed that the digitization of revenue streams in the County has seen the County Government increase the share of local revenue from 2.4 Billion in the year 2015 to about 3.2 Billion in 2018.

"This increase has come against a backdrop of depressed economic activity and reflects efficiency in revenue collection" said the DG.

On his part the County Secretary Francis Thoya noted that the County Government is looking forward to ensuring that all its services especially on revenue allocation are digitised and available on electronic platform.

Multi-talented indie pop musician and performing artiste Idd Aziz, has released the audio of his new song Pole Pole currently available on all digital platforms.  Written and performed by Idd Aziz, Pole Pole is produced by Jesse Bukindu and mastered by Dillie.

Pole Pole is a Swahili word which is loosely translated to slowly slowly in English. The track is an authentic Kenyan sound which is aimed at encouraging the youths to take it slow in life despite the harsh circumstances and realities that surrounds them.

Speaking on the new release, Idd said, “My fans have been asking for more music, this is just but the beginning of an eventful year full of good music from me, they should expect more from me – I am sure they will definitely enjoy this one!” 

The multi-talented singer and producer is currently working on several Afro-House songs due for  release in the coming months.

Its official!, Singer Dela is currently in a relationship with Dr Reign, a qualified physician who also doubles up as a rapper.

The two have just released their collabo,a love song titled 'Good Bad Boy'.

In an interview with Ommy Dallah, Dela confirmed that they are dating revealing that their new song was inspired by him (Reign).

Below is the interview, listen

Akothee a.k.a Madam Boss has come out  to deny the rumour that has been doing rounds that she is eyeing a political seat in 2022.

Through her social media pages, the controversial artist refuted claims that she held a meeting with some Luo elders at a hotel in Mombasa to the chat way forward over what was termed as her political ambition.

"my uncle just sent me this ? ?if you want to give me a seat in parliament, then let me run this country for you? women rep is a very small seat for the president of single mothers , the last time I was in white sands is when I was launching the new route @silverstoneairservices Wilson-- mombasa ,???????(POLITICS )!!!forget!! I will not drop my lifestyle for the public, bikini kwenda mbele, please give that seat to those with morals and stable in marriage ,leave me alone ? politics is meant for people who can lie and get away with it, you want me to join politics so you can get a chance to insult & manipulate me ? ? ? ? ? ? ? forget it then come and burn my innocent homes , saying Uhuru gave me billions to hide ballot boxes ?????, wake up in the morning and I have 500 people waiting infront of my gate ????, waaa then I get random calls " Mamaaaa umebaki,sasa tuma pesa ninunulie hawa chaii, ukipita bila kuwaona " Wewe umebaki saa kumi asubuhi.. in the cock Gwen" she posted 

Talented afro- pop singer Dela has just dropped her first project as an independent artist.

In the song titled 'Good Bad Boy' Delas has partnered with Mombasa born artist Reign, currently residing in Russia.

Reign studied medicine in Russia and is a qualified pediatrician.

He is also a former TV host of ‘My Doctor’ on Ebru TV. Last year he released a banger called “Nu Baba” with KForce and Steph Kapela. 

The two are said to be lovers though not yet officially confirmed.

"Couldn't have chosen a better group of people to do this with. Grateful beyond" says Dela about the song 

Watch the video below

As lovers are busy celebrating their love and marking the World Valentines day today, a man in Mombasa saw this as the perfect day to take his life.

However, his plans did not succeed.

The middle aged man whose identity (name) has not yet been known jumped off the busy Nyali bridge today morning causing a scene at the bridge.

According to eye witness, the man was heard screaming that he wants to take his life away before jumping off the bridge to the Ocean, he was however rescued and offered first aid by Red Cross personel who had rushed to scene.

The motive behind his action is also still not yet know, police have taken over the matter for investigations.

On Sunday Coke Studio Africa hosted an exclusive launch and viewing party at the Sankara Hotel Nairobi.

This was in celebration of the premiere of the highly anticipated 2019 edition of the Pan-African music show, this year dubbed ‘Coke Studio Africa 2019’.

Artists Khaligraph Jones, Naiboi, Nazizi, Ethic, Moji Shortbabaa and Nadia Mukami and producers Majic Mike and Viola Karuri joined a host of guests including Coca Cola Executives, Coke Studio Africa band and production crew, celebrities, influencers and Kenya's top media at the premiere event.

Now on its sixth year, Coke Studio Africa viewers of the show should expect to once more watch more than 25 talented stars drawn from across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Kenyan artists set to feature on this year’s show include “Vimbada” hitmaker Moji Short Baba who will be making his Coke Studio Africa debut alongside Naiboi - the “2 In 1’’ hitmaker.

First lady of Hip-Hop Nazizi, music sensation Ethic of the “Lamba Lolo” fame, fast-rising star Nadia Mukami; Kenyan hip-hop heavyweight Khaligraph Jones, crowned Best rapper in Africa at 2018 AFRIMMA Awards will be making a return to the show for the second time.

The new season of Coke Studio Africa will be a celebration of different musical genres and cultures. Once again, lovers of the show will experience new and exciting music fusions; from covers to throwbacks and original compositions.

The music acts and producers will be drawn from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Nigeria and other countries across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Other East African artists set to feature on the show this year include Rayvanny, Harmonize, Nandy, Jux and Mimi Mars from Tanzania.

From Uganda, we have Sheebah, Fik Fameica, King Saha and Alvin Kizz; Ethiopia will be represented by Rophnan, Abush Zeleke, Mahlet, Bisrat and Yared Negu.

Catch the new season of Coke Studio Africa every Sunday at 8 PM on Citizen TV, KISS TV, K24 TV and ST Swahili; 10 PM on KTN and NTV and 4 PM on Switch TV Kenya.

The show will also air every Monday at 11 AM on Maisha Magic East. Coke Studio Radio Hour will be air every Saturday at 2PM from 16th February on Radio Citizen, Radio Maisha, Milele FM, Nation FM and NRG Radio.

Check out some photos from the launch below

 Tanzania RnB iconic singer Jux has team up with Kenyan rapper Nyashinski  in a new release titled 'Incase you don't know'.

The song brings message to all lovers to know the value of your partner’s presence in your life.

The video was captured in Nairobi, Kenya with a Tanzanian Video Director Hanscana.

Watch the video below