Diamond's sister and WCB first lady Queen Darleen is officially off the market.

Queen Darleen got married in a secret wedding held in Daresalaam last Sunday.

In an interview with a local media station in Tanzania, the singer revealed she was married as a second wife to Isihaka Mutoro, she also revealed that they dated for one year before getting married.

"He is a muslim man so there is no big deal with me being a second wife, even if i was the fourth wife". she said

Among those who congratulated for the move is her mother, Mama Dangote who wrote 'Nakumbuka simu yako ya jana asubui na hakika Mungu ametimiza mlichokiamua asubui ile..Mashaallah Mashaallaah, Ndoa iwe na amani Inshaaalah".

On her part, the half sister Esma Platnumz wrote " Sijui nilie jana nimekosa ila tunairudia hongera sana ndugu yangu dadaangu Mungu akubariki katika ndoa yako akuepushe na husda za walimwengu yani daah mungu ni mwema shem langu nakupenda sine cha kusema wallah jushebedue wakuone, ridhiki mafungu saba".

Earlier, there were rumours that Queen Darleen was dating Mbosso an issue that they both came out  to refute.

Sarova Hotels & Resorts in partnership with Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Irrigation and Forestry, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and the Tsavo Heritage Foundation (THF) will this year host the annual conservation awareness campaign for Tsavo, dubbed The Tsavo Run 2019 on 7^th December.

The purpose of the event is to create awareness on the conservation work taking place within the Tsavo Ecosystem & Dispersal Areas –TEDA which is a landmass that covers 12 Counties including Nairobi, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Kitui, Taita Taveta, Tana River, Garissa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, and Mombasa to support livelihoods of approximately 20 million people. 

The initiative is set to drive the conservation agenda of the highly endangered Tsavo Ecosystem & Dispersal Areas (TEDA) landscape, while supporting the iconic Tsavo National Parks, Africa’s largest protected wilderness and Kenya largest Wilderness by far covering over 70% of the total protected areas nationally.

According to Tsavo Heritage Foundation (THF) Founder and Chief Executive Chairman Jacob Kipongoso, the ecological biodiversity, cultural and historical heritage of these counties are under threat from adverse effects of unsustainable land use, environ-mental degradation, inappropriate management of natural resources and the effects of climate change.

“These threats have manifested themselves in form of recurrent droughts which has affected the supply of water to the cities in Tsavo ecosystem including Mombasa and Nairobi.” he echoes

Mr. Kipongoso says the loss of forest cover, reduced river flow and the effects of climate change have led to systematic desertification of two Parks, with devastating economic effects to the communities living within Tsavo ecosystem.

Sarova Hotels & Resorts Managing Director Jimi Kariuki reiterated that sports tourism is a growing segment of the tourism industry both at national and county levels. He added that there is great potential in the sub-sector that can largely contribute to the national economy if it is promoted well.

He called upon the public to participate in large numbers as the run will take place in a very scenic route and is the only course where one can run with a herds of elephants in sight.

The Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks which, together, comprise Africa’s largest wilderness reserve and holds one third of Kenya’s total elephant population.

The registration is ongoing at tsavorun.org 

Participation is as follows;

TsavoUltra84 - The ultra-marathon in Tsavo, this is an endurance race for individuals looking to conquer 84km in the sweltering heat that is Tsavo. Participants will have to show proof of fitness and will have a maximum of ten hours to clear the race circuit and loop.

Tsavo Ekiden –       21km 4 pax per team

                                 14km 6 pax per team

                                 6km 14 pax per team

Tsavo Rides –         Tsavo Rides 40

                                 Tsavo Rides 30

                                 Tsavo Rides 20

                                 Tsavo Tides 10

Kenyan songstress Serro releases a Swahili ballad “Aheri” a tale about a relationship riddled with broken promises.

Speaking on the song’s inspiration, Serro says, “A lot of relationships change after two people have been together for a while".

Adding "It‘s easy for partners to start focusing on things like children and forget about each other, but there’s always hope if they choose to work on rejuvenating the romance they once had.”

Watch Aheri on YouTube - http://bit.ly/2OWmm4V 

Serro delivers a heartfelt performance in the song that’s laid on a melancholic acoustic track with keys played by Mutoriah.

The single-shot music video directed by Johnson Kyalo features fluid choreography by Art In Motion dancers and a performance by a dapper dressed Mutoriah.

The release of “Aheri” comes off the back of a successful musical year that has seen Serro release three music videos and clock her first 100,000 views on a single with "Kasyoki Wa Mitumba".

Serro is set to debut her album 'KUWE' in 2020, a collaborative project with Mutoriah.

A golfer playing on improved 14.2 handicap won this year's annual Kenya Ports Authority [KPA] golf tournament played at Nyali golf and country club in Mombasa county.

Fernando Marques posted 42 points on count back to beat over 100 golfers during the one day tournament.

He was crowned the overall winner during the tournament after scoring 20 points on the first nine holes and 22 points on the second nine holes from 15 handicap.

Niran Hirani won the men category award after positing 42 points playing on handicap 19.6 improved from 20.

The men's runners up trophy was won by Herpreet Sagoo after posting 40 points playing on 14,2 handicap

Pattrick O’dwyer won the third slot on the men’s category with Gladys Mutisya winning in the lady's category with the runners up position going to Lena Breitner.

KPA staff award went to Kisumu depot manager Yobesh Oyaro playing handicap 12 on 38 count back where he won nearest to the pin award on 5ft 10’’.

The guest winner award went to Sammy  Onyango with 35 points.

KPA board chairman Gen. (Rtd) Joseph Kibwana presided over the awarding ceremony.

Tanzanian artist Lava Lava has come out to share a gun drama that he encountered while in Mombasa recently.

Speaking to Citizen radio presenter Willy Tuva, the 'Niue' hitmaker recounted how a man followed him to his hotel room accusing him of seducing his wife.

Lava Lava was in Mombasa for a video shoot for the song 'Warembo' which he has been featured by Susumila.

"I was In Mombasa shooting our video with Susumila when a guy approached me at the hotel claiming that i was chatting with his wife and destroying his marraige" Said Lava Lava

It took the effort of Susumila's manager Gates Mgenge to save the situation.

"Lucky enough Susumila's manager Gates knew the wife and he had to confirm if indeed what was said was true but we found out that it was an impostor'

Speaking to Ommy Dallah, Gates confirmed the incident.

"The truth is some guy had impersonated Lava Lava and was communicating to the wife through facebook and phone. This guy(Impostor) is up to date with Lava Lava's movements so he had even told the lady that he was at the hotel where we were doing the shooting and that's why the guy managed to come to the hotel. By the way i first asked Lava Lava if he knew the lady and he denied knowing her and also stated that he does not run any facebook page " said Gates 

Adding " I had to talk to the guy since i known him and explained to him that it was not Lava Lava communicating to his wife but an impostor and that's when he cooled down and left. So many people have fall into the hands of this impostor, he is known and has also conned several people using Lava Lava's name through the facebook page".

Tanzania and Suriname last evening pledged their support for Kenya's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council during the election scheduled for June next year.

The assurances were delivered to President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi by Tanzania's Foreign Affairs Minister Palamagamba Kabudi and the President of Suriname Desire Delano Bouterse.

Mr Kabudi who paid President Kenyatta a courtesy visit as a special envoy of President John Pombe Magufuli, said Tanzania has full confidence in the ability of Kenya to represent the African continent in the security council.

“We have confidence in Kenya, that you will champion the African voice and will strongly advocate the continent’s position in the UN body,” Mr Kabudi said.

The special envoy, who was accompanied by Tanzania’s ambassador to Kenya Dr Batilda Salha Buriani, acknowledged Kenya’s leading role in the push for a united and progressive Africa.

On the maritime border dispute with Somalia, the special envoy said Tanzania supports Kenya's stand on the need to pursue the option of an out of court settlement.

In a separate meeting, President Bouterse, who is in the country on a private visit, assured President Kenyatta of his country's support for Kenya's UNSC bid.

The Suriname leader, who was accompanied by First Lady Ingrid Waldring Bouterse, thanked President Kenyatta for his visionary leadership saying Kenya is an emerging regional economic giant.

Besides Suriname's support for Kenya's UNSC bid, the two leaders discussed opportunities for deepening bilateral ties between the two countries through trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges.

Presidents Kenyatta and Bouterse identified environmental conservation, blue economy and the Big 4 Agenda priority sectors of health, manufacturing, food security and housing as areas of mutual interest between Kenya and the South American nation.

"Mr President, I am glad our two ministers (for foreign affairs) have initiated conversations that I believe will go along way in strengthening our relations in these sectors,” the Suriname President told his host.

President Kenyatta welcomed the Suriname leader to the country and urged him to fully explore Kenya's hospitality saying the visit was a vote of confidence for Kenya as a top tourist destination in the world.

He thanked President Bouterse for Suriname's endorsement of Kenya's UNSC bid saying, "our position and belief is that this seat is not for Kenya but for all of us who share the same vision. That we may present a united voice and make a difference."

The two leaders also discussed the importance of the upcoming African Caribbean Pacific (ACP) conference to be held in Nairobi early next month saying the meeting will help deepen relations between the Caribbean and the African continent.

President Kenyatta last evening also received and held discussions with Hon Awut Deng Acuil, a special envoy of President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, at State House, Nairobi.

Hon Acuil, who is also his country's Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, briefed the President on the challenges being faced by his country in the ongoing implementation of the 2018 peace agreement.

The President reassured the special envoy of Kenya's commitment to continue supporting efforts towards the full implementation of the peace pact.

He urged the South Sudanese leaders to speed up the implementation of the agreement saying the 18 months of ceasefire experienced since the agreement came into being was a sign of a bright future for the country.

Foreign Affairs CS Monica Juma and Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua attended the meetings.

One of Kenya's largest hotel chains the Sarova Group of hotels has won big in the Haute Grandeur Global hotels after three of it's hotels won in four categories each.

Sarova Whitesands Beach resort and spa Mombasa won the Best Family Resort, Best Resort Spa, Beast Beach Resort and Best Resort hotel categories with the Sarova Mara Game camp winning the Best game lodge, Best safari lodge and the Best lodge categories.

The Sarova stanley hotel won Best city hotel, Best historical hotel, Best conference venue hotel and the best luxury hotel categories.

Other hotels from Africa who also won the awards includes Soul Rainbows end in South Africa, So Mauritus from Mauritius Radisson Blu hotel Zambia, Radisson Blu hotel and convention centre Kigali, Rwanda and the Salt of Palmar hotel Mauritus.

The Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards was established as an independent and unbiased initiative to honour the very highest achievements from across the global hotel industry in 2014, recognising exceptional contributions by outstanding hotels with Marinique De Wet as CEO at the helm. 

This prestigious Awards system is exclusive to the Haute Grandeur brand, and considered without equal because of its method. Unbiased results are guaranteed by placing emphasis on quality feedback from guests, rather than quantity of votes by a panel of judges or general public