Tekno, a multi-award-winning superstar and Nigerian afro beat sensation, delights his fans with a brand-new single named “Pay.” for his East African fans. 

Speaking about the song, Tekno says, "This song is dedicated to my East African family who have been very instrumental in shaping my musical career, as we approach December let everyone listen and enjoy Pay." 

Consequently, Tekno’s new number ‘PAY‘ is a pop single laced with good beats and guitar rhythm, proof that the Rara hitmaker understands his audience. 

The new single ‘PAY‘ serves as his 4th official single this year (2022), a follow up to- ‘After Party‘, ‘JINJA‘ and ‘Mufasa‘. On the new jam Tek Buga's his haters, saying Oluwa is on his side and he balls like Dangote on a steady.

Tekno began releasing music in 2012, and his career has been on a steady rise since. Shortly after releasing hits “Duro” and “Pana”, he began receiving global recognition.

 Pay is currently available on all streaming platforms.

Kenyan singer Nikita Kering is elated to have her face lighting up the LED billboard in New York Times Square, as part of Spotify's EQUAL Music Program.

Sharing a photo taken from the screens on her Instagram account, Kering expressed her joy.

"  I’m just grateful????#equalafrica Ambassador.Thank you @spotifyafrica for the opportunity to represent this initiative??cheers to many more wins" she posted.

EQUAL is Spotify's campaign to support women in the music industry and to stick up for equal opportunities for female musicians around the world.

Nikita made a break through in 2020 with the song 'Happy Without You' and has never looked back, turning out to be one of the major female Kenyan singers.

Lat year, the singer won two awards at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). She won the Best Female Artiste in East Africa and the Best Artiste RnB and Soul awards

Mombasa governor Abdulswamad Nassir has sent a message of condolence to the family, relatives and friends of teachers from Memon Academy who died in a road accident on Saturday evening.

The teachers were part of a group who had traveled to Taita Taveta for a funeral.

The accident occurred at Joska's black spot in Taita and it involved a Memon Academy School bus. Initial reports indicates that there are fatalities, one critical injured and twenty five minor injuries.

In his condolence message, Nassir called for respect to privacy of those affected by the accident.

"At this stage, we would like to respect the privacy of those affected even as we offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. May God grant them comfort during this trying time." said Nassir.

On her part Mombasa Woman representative Zamzam prayed for comfort for the bereaved families.

"On behalf of the good people of Mombasa County We offer our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to the bereaved families. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, at this time of sorrow. Our heart goes out to you at this difficult time." said Mohammed.

East Africa Legislative assembly (EALA)  Mp Suleiman Shahbal posted "I'm saddened by the reports of an accident involving the Memon Academy bus which was carrying teachers who were traveling to attend a funeral.My prayers and that of my wife Rahma go out to the family of the deceased, the injured, and the school management."

Coast based youthful golfer Fidel Wasike carded 45 stableford points to emerge the overall winner of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) 2022 Corporate Golf tournament  that  closed  its curtain after the fourth  and  final circuit of the tourney  played at the par71 Nyali Golf and Country Club Course in Mombasa County on Saturday.

The fifteen years old Wasike of Mombasa’s Braeburn International School playing off handicap 27 carded 45 stable ford points to claim the title for the crown bagging his second title  this year after  the recent 2022  Kenya  Association  of Hotel Keepers and Caterers (KAHC) played at the same venue.

An Estimated 252 golfers from the home Club and across the country attended the daylong 18 holes stable ford tournament  sponsored by Kenya Ports Authority.

"I had a rocky start but my team mates kept on encouraging me and I believe that is what made me won this tournament" said Wasike

Michael Kariuki playing off handicap 23  was the  Men winner on 43 points while  handicap 9  Miqdad  Walji  was the runners up  on a count back score of  42 points  after tying on the same points with third placed handicap 26 Dr. Atul  Shah.

The Lady winner was handicap 26 Jayne Githere with a score of 41 points beating handicap 17 Christine Ockotch to the runners up slot with a two point’s difference.

 Ijaz Sheikh  playing off handicap 24  brought 41 points to win the Senior prize  and  handicap 11  Alyssa Jamal  scooped the junior prize  after carding 36 points.

The staff prize was won by handicap 20 Japheth Obonyo  on 44 points  while  handicap 15b  Terry Oddo  settled  for the runners up slot on 38 points  and   Emmanuel Wambua playing off handicap 13  carded a  count back score of 37 points to win  the Guest prize.

Handicap 29 J.M.Muthuuri  brought 39 points to win the  high  handicappers  of  handicap 28  and over  prize  and  handicap 45 Lynette Oketch  was the  Lady winner of the  same for  handicappers  36  and above  after   carding 41 points.

The event was also graced by Businessman Brown Ondego,the Stallion International CEO Wilson Rading, the Chairman of Kakamega Sports Club Ambassador Bruce Madete, Wesley Bosuben of James Finley, Jacob Kamau of Union Tea Brokers, Lawrence Odhiambo of Swiss Singapore Overseas Enterprise, Thusara De Silvia of Empire Tea EPZ and Peter Kimanga of Kericho Gold  among others.

KPA Communication Corporate Affairs Manager Bernard Osero said the Authority introduced four circuits this year in line with their customer and stakeholder segmentations focus.

He said the first one in the calendar year 2022 was held in Kakamega Sports Club for Nyanza and Western Region, then Nakuru Golf Club for central Kenya and north rift and recently at Muthaiga for the Nairobi circuit.

 “Mombasa is the Maritime hub for KPA operations through to the hinterland that it serves, hence the need for the final leg of the Tournament to be hosted in the Port City. The popular tournament is important to the Authority as it's used to appreciate customers and a platform for getting feedback as well,” said Osero.

 KPA Chairman of Board of Directors General (Rtd) Joseph Kibwana, flanked by the Acting Managing Director Amb.John Mwangemi thanked golfers for attending in large numbers and said they are happy to be host the final leg at Nyali Golf and Country Club to connect with most of their port users.

Radio Rahma station staff are a suffering lot following a five-month salary delay.

According to a source, most of the demoralised employees from Editorial, management, and other departments are crying for justice due to the unbearable condition.

The media house which broadcasts in pure Swahili targeting the expansive coast audience has been struggling from what is believed to be shrinking revenue streams.

For the past few weeks, the station programmes have remained on automation while the demoralized staff opting to stay off air in protest.

The situation has caught staunch listeners in shock and some of them have even started physically making their way to the station premises to seek answers.

Some of the angered listeners are said to be unhappy with how the station has lately been operating with no live calls during programs.

Some of the sources who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimization say only the news desk has been operating.

"We have not been paid since July,2022, the staff who are hardworking have opted to staying at home thus affecting normal programming, we have tried to reach the management but there is no communication,".

The station is said to be owned by a prominent politician in Mombasa.

"We are asking for payment so that we can provide for our families, it's humiliating to stay in the city without a pay, some of us are now living under the mercy of family members, others have been locked out of their houses for lack of rent,"  said the source.

Broadcast media has faced tough times as competition grows and emerging digital channels.

Kenya’s iconic city-based hotel, Sarova Stanley, scooped Kenya’s Leading Hotel award in the World Travel Awards (WTA) for 2022. The historic awards were held in Africa for the first time at the iconic Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC).

Sarova Stanley has over the years remained Kenya’s go-to hotel, attracting visitors within and without the country due to its unique and long-standing tradition of offering unforgettable experiences and world-class services to its customers.

The 5-Star luxury hotel had been nominated in three categories; Kenya’s Leading Hotel for 2022, Kenya’s Leading Luxury Hotel for 2022, and Kenya’s Leading Hotel Suite for 2022.

The latest win comes at a time when the hotel has put in place mechanisms and embraced innovation to ensure that it continues being the best, not just in Kenya but in the world.

“This is not our win. It is a win for our esteemed customers and all those who believe in us and our services. It is a clear testimony of the invisible currency that we have always traded in; trust. We shall always strive to live by the expectations of our customers and always be ahead of the ever-changing trends,” said Sarova Hotels and Resorts Managing Director Jimi Kariuki.

Hamisi Mwaguya has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA).

Mwaguya who vied for the Mombasa Senator seat through UDA party replaces Geoffrey Mwango who haa been serving in the position since 2019.

Mwaguya lost to ODM's  Mohammed Faki.

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Mwaguya who once served as the economic advisor of former Mombasa governor Hassan Joho was appointed through a gazette notice signed by president William Ruto on November 17, 2022.

Former Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar of Kenya Kwanza and businessman turn politician Suleiman shahbal are among nine politcians voted to represent Kenya in the East Africa Legislative assembly (EALA).

Omar who vied for the Mombasa governor seat in the August election but lost to Abdulswamad Nassir led the Kenya Kwanza coalition with the highest number of votes at 253, followed by Zipporah Kering who garnered 223 votes.

Suleiman Shahbal of ODM party closed the list of four Azimio MPs by garnering 181 votes. ODM party leader Raila Odinga's daughter Winnie Odinga got 247 votes.

Kennedy Musyoka from Wiper party led with 262 votes garnered from both chambers, Senate and National assembly.

Former Nominated MP David ole Sankok got 223 votes, while Godfrey Mwangi bagged 213 votes from both Houses.

Falhada Dekow survived after Fred Muteti who had garnered 189 was edged out on a gender technically.

The nine will now join their colleagues in Arusha next month for swearing-in ahead of their sittings.

The Uganda- Kenya Coast tourism conference and exhibition 2022 kicked off on Thursday in Mombasa, bringing together hundreds of attendees mainly tourism stakeholders from Kenya and Uganda.

The two countries Kenya and Uganda have stepped up efforts to compliment each other in the tourism sector.

According to a report, tourism arrivals in Uganda in 2021 stood at 512,945, out of these 326,387 were from Kenya which translates to 63.63% of all arrivals in Uganda.

Between January and March 2022 close to 95,000 Kenyans visited Uganda for various reasons reporting an increased demand for Kenyan visitors to Uganda due to various events that have taken place in Kampala such as golf, rugby tournaments, music concerts among others.

Speaking during the official opening of the conference, Uganda's Minister for Foreign affairs in charge of regional cooperation John Mulimba called for more cooperation between Kenya and Uganda tourism stakeholders.

Mulimba emphasized the need for peace in the two countries for tourism to thrive.

"If you have good products but no peace then you will not achieve anything. To our tourism stakeholders from Kenya and Uganda present at this conference, please work closely with the security agencies for the industry to thrive" said Mulimba.

Adding" As Uganda, we recently had a challenge due to the outbreak of Ebola virus but all is well and we welcome all visitors to Uganda, we are now safe."

On his part Kenya Coast Tourism Association (KCTA) Chairman Victor Shitaka said Uganda remains one of major market for the Coast tourism industry.

"For the first time in the history of Kenyan Coast different teams from the tourism industry have started partnering, Kenyan Coast and Uganda have come together to promote tourism, this is a major step" said Shitaka.

Adding "Kenyan Coast has it's unique products and this is the same case with Uganda so we believe coming together will work well in complementing the two countries."

Shitaka revealed that they will also be seeking to partner with other East Africa countries.

"We are looking forward to increasing our numbers as the Kenya Coast. We are targeting to increase our numbers by 10% in the next six months" Shitaka revealed.