BET Award Winner Rayvanny is among top Tanzanian music acts set to feature on the upcoming new season of Coke Studio Africa.

Others include Bongoflava star Harmonize, R&B sensation Jux, hit-making producer Lizer, honey – voiced balladist Nandy and rising star Mimi Mars. Both Rayvanny and Nandy will be returning on the show for their second time, with Rayvanny paired with Kenyan hit maker Naiboi.

The duo will be produced by one of Tanzania's most respected music producers: Lizer. On Coke Studio Africa 2017, Rayvanny worked with Dji Tafinha (Angola), Sami Dan (Ethiopia) and Laura Beg (Mauritius).

He also recorded a song with Jason Derulo alongside other African acts on the Global fusion edition.

Speaking from Coke Studio Africa recording, Rayvanny said: ‘’I’m grateful for making a return to the show. Since last year, I have gained so much experience. I am looking forward to creating great African music once again, this time with my brother GospelOnDeBeatz and the immensely talented Mahlet from Ethiopia,”

He added, “Coke Studio Africa offers African artists endless and invaluable opportunities as a platform; my mega collaboration on the “Tip Toe” remix with Jason Derulo was thanks to first meeting Jason at Coke Studio.”

On the new season Nandy will be paired with acclaimed Afrobeats artist from Nigeria, Skales. Harmonize will be paired with celebrated Ugandan singer Sheebah and produced by Nigerian extraordinaire producer from Nigeria GospelOnDeBeatz, with Jux collaborating with Shellsy Baronet—the multi-talented Mozambican singer.

The new season expected to hit TV screens across the continent from Feb 2019 will also feature music acts from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Nigeria, among other countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. As fans await the anticipated new season slated for Feb 2019, expect the release of a Coke Studio Africa Christmas playlist this Dec!

Qatar Airways’ first non-stop flight from Doha to Mombasa, Kenya landed today at Moi International Airport, marking the airline’s second gateway in Kenya.

Qatar Airways flight QR1333, operated by an Airbus A320, departed Hamad International Airport (HIA) on Sunday 9 December at 02:30 and arrived at Moi International Airport at 08:40, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water cannon salute.

On board the inaugural Qatar Airways flight to Mombasa, Qatar Airways Chief Flight Operations Officer, Captain Jassim Al-Haroon, was joined by the Kenyan Charge D’Affaires a.i. to the State of Qatar, Mr. Washington Oloo.

The VIP delegation was greeted upon arrival by the County Government of Mombasa Deputy Governor, H.E. Dr. William Kingi, County Government of Mombasa, Executive for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Hon. Fawz Ali, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Director Aviation Safety Security and Regulation, Capt. Tom Ogenche, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director, Middle East Directorate, Amb. Jackline Yonga, Kenya Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Betty Radier, Kenya Tourism Federation Chairman, Mr. Mohammed Hersi, Moi International Airport General Manager Marketing and Business Development, Mr. Jimmy Kibati and Moi International Airport Manager, Mr. Peter Wafula.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “Today’s inaugural flight to the beautiful coastal city of Mombasa marks further growth and strengthening bonds between the State of Qatar and Kenya. We are thrilled to be the first Middle East airline to offer direct flights to Mombasa, our second gateway into Kenya"

"The people of Mombasa will now be able to access Qatar Airways’ extensive global network of more than 160 destinations around the world, while enjoying its award-winning service.” he added.

Kenya Airports Authority Managing Director, Mr. Johnny Anderson, said: “The aviation sector in Kenya is shining bright. Today’s inaugural flight gives our customers more travel choices. The Qatar Airways destination network will be a major boost to the coastal economy especially in the area of tourism. This is a major milestone. Welcome to Mombasa.”

Qatar Airways will operate its service to Mombasa with an Airbus A320 aircraft, which features 12 Business Class seats and 120 seats in Economy Class. Passengers will be able to enjoy the airline’s superior entertainment system offering a wide variety of entertainment options.

The award-winning airline currently operates three daily flights between Doha and Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city. With the addition of four weekly flights to Mombasa, Qatar Airways will be operating a total of 25 weekly flights between Doha and Kenya.

In the following weeks, the award-winning airline will also launch direct flights to Gothenburg, Sweden and Da Nang, Vietnam. Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight to Gothenburg will touch down on 12 December and will operate five-times a week, while flights to Da Nang will launch on 19 December and will operate four-times weekly.

The national carrier of the State of Qatar, is one of the fastest-growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world, with a modern fleet of more than 200 aircraft flying to business and leisure destinations across six continents.

The airline was named ‘World’s Best Business Class’ by the 2018 World Airline Awards, managed by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. It was also named ‘Best Business Class Seat’, ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’, and ‘World’s Best First Class Airline Lounge’.

Award winning Kenyan- Danish production  'Subira' premiered last evening at the Nyali cinemax Mombasa.

Fans got the chance to interact and take photos with the cast at the red carpet before the film started screening at 9pm.

Guardian Angel has just released his latest videe titled 'Tuko Same'.

The video has been produced by Richie G, audio by Vicky Pondis.

Watch the video below

Jomvu Mp Badi Twalib was among graduands who graduated today during Mount Kenya University 15th graduation ceremony which took place at the main campus in Thika.

Badi who is serving his second term graduated with a second class honour in business management with human resource option.

The youthful Mp took to social media to celebrate the achievement.

He graduated alongside Starehe Mp Charles Njagua 'Jaguar'.

The Wasafi team in conjuction with their local partner in Kenya NRG radio have released the names of artists who will performing at the Wasafi festival Mombasa edition on 26th December.

Susumila is the only artist from Mombasa who is in the artists list.

The artists expected to perform includes Khaligraph Jones, Redsan, Arrow Boy, Timmy T-day, Naiboi and Susumila, the team from wasafi will be headed by Diamond Platnumz, Harmonize, RayVanny, Lava Lava, Mboso and Queen Darleen.

The event will take place at the Mombaas Sports club.

The Wasafi festival tour officially kicked off  on 24th November in Mtwara (Tanzania) and has since taken place in three regions including Mtwara, Iringa and Morogoro, this weekend they will be in Sumbawanga.

The “Exceeding expectations for planet 21- Platinum Level” award went to ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands during an ACCOR Hotels General Managers Gala Dinner held at Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra. ibis Styles Nairobi was up against 23 other hotels in the Economy and Midscale brands within the Sub-Saharan Africa & Indian Ocean region. The platinum level is the highest on the sustainability meter after achieving the Gold and Bronze levels.

Planet 21 is Accor Hotel’s sustainability commitment to provide a positive hospitality experience by working with its employees, involve its customers, innovate with its partners and work with local communities towards making the community they operate within better. The sustainable practises and positive results revolve on actions such as waste management, energy conservation, reforestation projects, and protection of children against abuse, supporting local products and participating in causes that improve the community.

The projects that led to the hotels victory include:

• Implementing the WATCH programme, which stands for We Act Together for Children. The hotel has stepped up efforts to eradicate the sexual exploitation of children by training the teams on sexual tourism. Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands is currently supporting the Mary Faith Children’s home that aims to rehabilitate children that have been victims of sexual abuse
• Supporting causes such as Women4Cancer-Breast Cancer awareness and prevention.
• Rhino Charge-Wildlife conservation in the Aberdare Forest
• The First Women only walk that aims to protect against sexual gender based violence
• The hotel encourages long staying guests to reuse bed linen and towels to change after second night use as opposed to daily. This way, there is conservation of water and reduced pollution from the cleaning chemicals used
• Energy Management practices are in place for example having motion detecting lights in areas like guest corridors that don’t need lights to be on at all times
• Eliminating plastic bottled water and soda, straws and packaging from the hotel restaurants and bars and replacing with biodegradable/recyclable materials
• Recycling of waste water from the hotel’s reverse osmosis plant that is used to water gardens and is also used for cleaning
• Maintaining a kitchen herb garden where our Chefs harvest herbs for daily use
• Implementing a Zero food waste policy to both hotel guests and staff
• Waste management is in place such as recycling used cooking oil that ordinarily goes to waste to
• washing soap that is used by our housekeeping teams
• Separating our garbage into kitchen waste that goes to composting, paper and glass waste that goes to recycling

This award goes on to indicate that all efforts by the ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands team to save our environment are worthwhile and community development and conservation begins with you and I.

Vocal political human rights crusader Shipeta Mathias has joined Haki Africa as a rapid response officer, a position that was left vacant after Francis Auma moved to Muhuri few months ago.

The position is the heart of the organisation and this appointment is a clear indication of the organisation having faith in youth leadership and new breed of human rights crusaders.

Before the appointment, Shipeta was the chief of staff in the office of former Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar. He was also a student leader at Kenyatta university.

He vied for the Jomvu parliamentary seat in the last general elections but lost to Badi Twalib.

Speaking to Ommy Dallah Shipeta confirmed his appointment stating " Yes, it's true. I applied for the position , was called for the interview and I passed".

"Currently as we are speaking am on my first assignment in Malindi" he added.