The Carole Kinoti Brands are set to hold this year’s Fashion On The Road Golf Tournament that will happen in a spectacular show that will bring together fashion and sport.

The much-anticipated event scheduled for 27^th and 28^th August at Muthaiga Golf Club is set to bring together stakeholders in the fashion industry, buyers, the business community, and golf enthusiasts to have a candid conversation around the growth of the creative economy.

The tournament is also set to bring together diplomats, government officials among others to have a firsthand feel and celebrate the fashion industry in Kenya.

At least 300 guests are expected at the event as well as 100 exhibitors.

“We have ramped up new efforts in preparation for the FoTR Golf Tournament 2021 and will continue to intensify our quest for solutions around the fashion industry by engaging women, people with disabilities and youth in value addition processes and the creation of Made in Kenya fashion products.’’ said Carole Kinoti – Founder & Ceo Carole Kinoti Brand.

The Chief Guest at the event will be the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Heritage, and Culture Dr Amina Mohammed.

The CS is expected to be accompanied by Value Chain partners such as Strathmore Business School, Ministry of Sports, Culture & Heritage, Kenya Prisons Services, Ministry of Trade and Enterprise Development, Ndarugu Metropolis Project and Brand Ambassadors Connie Aluoch and Mwenesi Musalia.

 “We have great guests attending this event. Having so many government dignitaries in attendance allows those who will be present to have a one-on-one experience and a chat with the officials on challenges they face,” added Carole Kinoti – Founder & Ceo.

There shall also be a panel of discussion that will bring together women and experts in the creative and fashion industry to break down and unpack the sector, investment opportunities, and challenges.

This comes at a time the creative industry in Kenya is forming an integral part of the SME sector with great contributions to the economy.

About Fashion On The Road Golf Tournament

FoTR Cultural Golf tournament is a one of its kind event that celebrates African culture with these inseparable factors; Film, Music and Fashion.  

The inaugural Fashion on the Road (FoTR) Cultural Golf Tournament was held on Friday November 15, 2019 at Muthaiga Golf Club and was hosted by Chief Guest H.E Amb. Elizabeth Taylor Jay, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to the Republic of Kenya plus a visiting designer from Colombia.

The event was graced by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage AMB. (Dr.) Amina Mohamed. 89 golfers took part and 300 guests and at least 100 exhibitors attended.

This year's event will be in strict adherence to all the COVID-19 safety protocols as set by the Ministry of Health.

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has ordered all Chiefs in the country to ensure that all students who sat for the 2020 KCPE exams join form one by Thursday.

Speaking in Kibarani,during the national launch of the mop up exercise to ensure the government's directive of 100 percent transition of all primary school children to high school is achieved, Magoha said that preliminary statistics showed that the Coast region was lagging behind at 60% compared to other regions which registered between 80 to 90 percent transition rate.

"This region of the coast is doing very badly at 60% compared to other regions, I have ordered all chiefs and sub-chiefs to go out there and mop up all children that need to be in school by Thursday," said Magoha.

The CS admitted that there were many parents facing financial challenges thus the reason for many students to fail to continue with their education. This he said despite government efforts to provide scholarships and bursaries..

Magoha added that all schools that need to be registered will not be delayed as more schools were needed to realize the 100 percent transition.

"If a school needs to be registered then I see no reason for delaying that, though we must ensure that we maintain standards," said Magoha.

The CS also disclosed that the government had already disbursed term one monies for schools and a further 240 million shillings for rice from Mwea to support schools that offer feeding program.

The government has further set aside 1.8 billion to support the school feeding program.

During his tour, Magoha identified two needy students who had failed to join form 1 whom he immediately placed under government scholarship program.

Moses Wafula Sindani who scored 394 marks was taken to Shimo la Tewa high school as Biosa Hassan Zole who managed 355 marks was placed at Mama Ngina Girls High school.

Their parents could not hide their joy as they received the much needed help they so desired.

"Since the pandemic hit, I lost my job and have had to do menial jobs to survive, I was afraid Moses would not be able to go to school but now I can smile again," said 42 year old Alfayo Sindani.

For Fatma Charo from Bangladesh, a chief Baraza that took place last week opened doors for her daughter to get scholarship.

"I narrated my ordeal during the Baraza and the chief took down my details and assured me help would come, l wash cloths for people and do other menial jobs to irk a living so educating Biosa was going to be a challenge," said Charo.

Mama Ngina Girls Principal Mwanahamisi Omar called on parents whoare unable to cater for their children's fees to not shy away from taking them to school but rather be hopeful that help may come their way.

Nigerian music export and MTV Europe Music Award’s Best African Artist TIWA SAVAGE has officially released her eagerly anticipated EP “WATER & GARRI” on Motown Records / Universal Music South Africa.

Tiwa describes the 5-track EP as her “most spiritual journey through music so far” and sees her blend her unique ‘Afro’ sound with soulful R&B and brings the two musical worlds together in her heartfelt signature style. “WATER & GARRI” is available on all streaming services.

LISTEN HERE. 

Fresh from her critically acclaimed fourth studio album ‘Celia’ - named one of the 10 Best Albums of 2020 by Time Magazine,“WATER & GARRI” sees Tiwa collaborate with musical heavyweights  from across the United States and Africa.

The EP opens with “WORK FADA” - a 6:26 minute musical experience featuring rap legend NAS with songwriter and producer RICH KING who also produced the record.

Other features include Grammy Award singing sensation BRANDY,Nigerian singer-songwriter TAY IWAR, Ghanaian-American artist AMARAAE. 

Cheki Kenya, an online platform for users to buy and sell cars in Kenya has opened it's doors in Mombasa.

Speaking during the official opening of their new offices in Mombasa, Brenna Excell, the MD-Consumer Classifieds at ROAM.Africa, said Mombasa is not only strategic for their operations but it is also a show of commitment to serve the entire country..

"99 per cent of cars coming to Kenya or East Africa come through Mombasa, so this is strategic and we believe it will help in ensuring the sustainability of our business" said Excell.

Adding "This expansion reaffirms our commitment to the growth of Kenyan car industry".

She noted that despite the effects of Covid-19 there is still demand for cars in the country.

"Covid has hit the world hard and Africa harder but we must all accept that it not going anywhere soon. People still need transport. more people have been going online to buy cars so it still makes perfect sense for us to open the new office,” she noted.

On his part Cheki Kenya’s product manager, Dennis Ochieng said, Cheki Kenya is setting base in Mombasa to foster strategic partnerships with car dealers.

,"We have also partnered with insurance providers, car finance, car inspection among others in order to serve our customers better”. he said.

Also present at the Forum, Mr James Kitavi CEO, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) spoke on the government’s new directive to allow exit of units from the port without number plates, but with logbooks and a third identifier sticker, to ease the clearance congestion citing its importance in ensuring faster clearing of cars by importers.

Fresh from her critically acclaimed fourth studio album “CELIA” - named one of the 10 Best Albums of 2020 by Time Magazine, Multiple award-winning Afrobeats star TIWA SAVAGE has made a glorious return with the release of the beautiful track “TALES BY MOONLIGHT” featuring AMAARAE out today.  

Listen to “Tales By Moonlight” HERE 

“TALES BY MOONLIGHT” is the first official single from her forthcoming project “WATER & GARRI” which is set for release on August 20 through Motown Records.

Tiwa describes the upcoming EP as her “most spiritual journey through music so far”.

WATER & GARRI is available for pre-order HERE. 

Produced by Cracker Mallo, "Tales By Moonlight” references a children’s television program with the same title.

The show was set in a village and featured an adult who would read old folk stories and fairytales to a group of young children.

“On this song I remember (that) program I watched as a child and I’m basically saying that I want to experience the fairytales with the happy endings that were in those stories - this is the kind of love that I want to feel.” Tiwa comments. 

“TALES BY MOONLIGHT" sees Tiwa team up with Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter AMAARAE.

Highlighted as Beats 1 Breakout Star of 2020, Amaaarae adds her breathy soprano vocals over this soulful afro sound. 

United States based record Label Legacy Records Entertainment signee and the new king of Afro Pop in Tanzania, Loui has just dropped the visuals to his new single ‘YEYE’ that is believed to be his best work ever since he started music career.

This comes months after dropping his debut EP ‘Lights on me’.

This is a Love song with vibrant and melodious South America sounds mixed with some Afro elements was produced, mixed and mastered by Ramoon Musica from Rabat Morocco and the visuals shot in Tanzania by one of the best directors in the region, Hanscana.

‘YEYE’ is a Swahili word that collectively refers to a ‘Him or her’ but in this case it means ‘Her’. Loui wants this lady to come and dance for him.

‘This is the best song I have ever done in terms of production, Writing and Engineering. I’m optimistic and sure it’s going to do very well in terms of streams. I want to break new barriers and break into markets and I feel this is it.” Said Loui.

Adding “ This is the song that’s going to do that for me. Everyone in the team is excited and I can’t wait for the world to listen to this amazing sound’,

Growing up in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania. Louis discovered a passion for music and joined his high school choir later competing in music festivals. Eventually he found time to nourish his musical talent and create a sound which is truly unique.

‘YEYE” is going to set him up to the international markets and it’s gonna take him to greater heights’ Said Tony, Legacy records managing director.

Kenyan singer Tanasha Donna has suffered a major setback after her YouTube channel got hacked.

According to the singer, this led to YouTube suspending the channel.

She however assured her fans that the channel will be back soon.

"We are working on getting back my YouTube ASAp. Someone tried to hack it so youtube suspended the channel however it is being resolved as we speak." she posted.

Fast rising Mombasa artist, Elijah Gogo, popularly know as K.O is set to drop his debut Ep titled ' Form Nne'.

The Ep which is set for release on September will include four songs and a bonus one, with several collaborations.

The young talented singer who is currently on his last year (Form Four) at Shimo La Tewa Secondary School was discovered by Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho and has been making airwaves due to his music.

Some of his hit songs includes 'Kasuku' and 'Chora' ft Femi One.

In a recent interview, K.O revealed that his dream is to work with Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz, and Otile Brown.

Taita Taveta county assembly is in mourning once again following the death of another member.

Mahoo Ward MCA Ronald Sagurani died on Tuesday evening while undergoing treatment in a Mombasa hospital. 

He was also the leader of minority party, Jubilee.

The news was revealed to members by the county speaker Meshach Maganga. 

According to reports, the legislator succumbed to Covid-19.

"Good morning Hon.Members, it is with deep sadness, we announce the passing on of Hon.Ronald Sagurani, Leader of Minority party, Member of County Assembly-Mahoo Ward that occured yesterday Tuesday 17th August, 2021 at around 10.00pm while undergoing medication at Pandya Hospital Mombasa. " reads a message from the speaker.

In his condolence message, President Uhuru Kenyatta described Sagurani as  a progressive grassroots politician and regretted that the cruel hand of death had taken him away at a time when his constituents still needed his transformative leadership.

“As a party we have lost a progressive leader who was dedicated to the service of his community. His commitment to improving the lives of wananchi at the grassroots endeared him to many, propelling him to be elected twice to represent Mahoo Ward,” the President said.

The Head of State said Sagurani leaves behind a colorful legacy of transformative development projects that will continue to positively impact residents of Mahoo Ward and Taveta Constituency in general.

 “We appreciate his commitment to improving the agricultural sector within the County of Taita Taveta, and especially banana farming where he championed for value addition,” the President said.

Sagurani becomes the fourth MCA from the county to die in office.

In December 2019, the assembly also lost nominated MCA Anastanzia Wakesho who had been battling breast cancer for nearly four years. She died while undergoing treatment in Nairobi.

Last year Wundanyi-Mbale ward representative Beatrice Mwabili, who was the only female elected MCA in the 2017 general election succumbed to gallbladder while undergoing treatment in a Nairobi hospital.

In April this year, the assembly lost another member, ODM nominated MCA Joyce Mwangoji.