Month: December 2013

Elani is finally done with work on their debut album and are ready to unveil it to the world.

The funky and fresh urban afro band releases their debut album tomorrow, 6th December at the Alliance Française Gardens, where they all met in 2008 before later forming the band. The event starts at 7.30 pm.

Get great discounts when you buy the album in advance. For only Kshs. 600, get the ticket and the album. For only Kshs. 400, you just get entry into the show.

Advance tickets are currently on sale at Alliance Francaise, but you can also purchase them by calling 0722 806 140 or 723 933 050. Advance ticket sales will stop at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday, 5th December.

But if you can’t buy advance tickets in time, gate tickets are still a great deal. To get a ticket plus an album, you’ll only need to pay Kshs. 800. For a ticket only, the charges are Kshs. 500 at the gate.

Elani is made up of Wambui Ngugi, Maureen Kunga and Bryan Chweya. After the initial meeting at Alliance Francaie, they realized they had a common passion for music and desire to perform, leading to the birth of the band. The band is currently riding high with their latest release, Jana Usiku.

Kenyans on Twitter can be a rather funny lot and on this one, I mean just that. Funny. They have turned their statirical sights solely upon Kiambu governor William Kabogo and they have decided to start a bid to have him impeached.

While the reason for the troll is still unknown to me, the chuckles the troll induces have become a mainstay in my ribs. Seriously though, my ribs are aching on this one. And this is what you can also laugh to:

Wonder why the price is set as negotiable. i can only wonder whether it is negotiable upwards or down.

Arfa Lounge and IMAX XX Century has a great deal for moviegoers today and every Thursday.

It’s Cocktail Thursday again at Arfa Lounge, which is located on Mama Ngina Street right next to IMAX. Between 5.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m., get a movie ticket for any movie showing this Thursday and get all the cocktails you can drink free.

As you wait for your movie to start, enjoy Arfa’s vast collection of exotic, fun and fruity cocktail recipes. Mingle or relax. Check out today’s movie schedule below.

7:00 AM Hunger Games 2 2D (Kshs. 300)
9:45 AM Captain Phillips 2D (Kshs. 400)
12:15 PM Gravity 3D (Kshs. 500)
2:00 PM Captain Phillips 2D (Adults Kshs. 800)/(Students Kshs. 500)
4:30 PM Hunger Games 2 2D (Adults Kshs. 800)/(Students Kshs. 500)
10:30 PM Thor 2 3D (Adults Kshs. 800)/(Students Kshs. 500)
1:50 AM captain Phillips 2D (Kshs. 400)

First it was Zeep that closed down, hot on the heels of Zeep’s closure was Riviera shutting down and now another popular hang-out spot has been shut down.

This is none other than club smooth whose insides have been cleared and the doors have been locked.It is unclear however, why the landmark restaurant is closing since it seemed that the restaurant was actually flourishing! The place’s setting and location was ideal and one was instantly charmed on entering the restaurant. It was a perfect place to chill out, the decor was beautiful and who can forget how convenient it was.

Club Smooth

Zeep,a shadow of its former glory

The line-up for the performing artistes at the December edition of the System Rave has been unveiled.

Some of the biggest local gospel artistes are expected to perform at the December 14th show. They include: Jimmy Gait, Size 8, Ben Gichuhi, Bahati, HopeKid, Benachi, PNine, Ben Githae, J-Fam, Willy Paul and Gloria Muliro.

Dance groups Altermin and All Stars will also perform. Providing additional entertainment will be DJ Krowbar, DJ Mo, DJ Tabbz, DJ Ruff and DJ Touch. The MCs for the day will be MC Njugush, Jalangó and Ndiema.

System Rave: The Christmas Edition is brought to you courtesy of System Unit and Standard Group. The event takes place on Saturday, 14th December between 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC).

Entry into the event is Kshs. 100 and the day’s Standard Newspaper. The event is sponsored by KTN, Bonyeza (Bonyeza powered by Roam Tech), KICC, 1FM, System unit and FM Audio.

Joyce Mbaya is the founder and futhor of GIBÉBÉ. She is a charismatic author, passionate visionary and innovator, expert speaker and coach.

She is a well known brand not only in Africa but in the global markets, having been selected as one of three Kenyan representatives on the popular business reality show, The Apprentice Africa in 2008.

She has appeared in various media magazines and TV shows and her message has been heard by many who have attended her coaching programs either as corporates, individuals or entrepreneurs. She has continued to inspire and mentor all walks of life through her blogs, newsletters and talks.

She has worked for Barclays Kenya and Safaricom, which she left to participate in the reality TV show. She has gone on to start GIBÉBÉ Ltd, which is set to host a unique vision party titled ‘Come as You’ll Be’ on the 7th December at Apollo Centre Westlands from 2.00 p.m. Check out more details here.

Guests shall be required to walk, talk, think and act like it is 2018 and they have achieved all their intended plans and goals. They will also be encouraged to come with interesting props to showcase their achievements over the five years such as keys to their dream car or a picture of their dream house.

The concept shall be played out as a party so there shall be party decor, a DJ playing the latest hip music as guests socialize. There shall also be a cash bar for guests to grab a drink or two. In addition, there will also be several networking and inspirational activities to set the tone.

“As we pass on our message that is imaGIne…BElieve…BEcome, we are encouraging and motivating people to continue dreaming big and taking action, for anything that the mind can conceive can be achieved” says Joyce. Like Joyce Mbaya’s Facebook page.

The Hot Air Balloon Festival starts tomorrow. Do you have your ticket yet?

Tickets can be found in all Nakumatt outlets around the country. Part of the proceeds from this event will go into anti-poaching and conservation campaigns.

Ticket prices to the three-day event are as follows:

Platinum: Kshs. 48,500
Gold: Kshs. 35,000
Silver: Kshs. 18,000
Spectator & Carnival Participation: Kshs. 2,000

There will be lots of activities at the event including balloon rides, Safaris, corporate balloon teams, champagne breakfast and bush dinners, game drives, photo competition and a children’s park.

You can also attend the Mara Edition of BBQ Live, the Bush Carnival Fiesta, for only Kshs. 9,000, which is inclusive of transport, two nights accommodation, game drive, park entrance and BBQ Live party entrance. Pick up point is Nakumatt Prestige on 7th December at 10.00 a.m.

There will also be a BBQ Live bush party, veggie tales, wild cocktails, kiddie meals with music by DJ Adrian and Gordo featuring H_art the Band.

For info and booking, call 0736 059 011 or 0721 333 780 or email info@africaballoonfiesta.com.

DJ Joe Mfalme has already confirmed his support for the 7 Days of Christmas project. And you can also be part of it.

According to the organizers, Plume Consultants, there are 770 little angels spread across six wards at the Kenyatta National Hospital who might be spending their 2013 Christmas on a hospital bed, away from the comfort of their homes.

Some of the children suffer various ailments while others have been abandoned by their parents who have been unable to cope with their children’s condition.

Organizations and different groups are invited to take up one day each to carry out a cleanup exercise of the ward, distribute toys and other gifts alongside taking time to spend time and play with the kids.

The entire week (Monday, 9th December to Sunday, 15th December) will be a preparation of the children’s will take place on 15th December between 2.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m.

You can also contribute towards the projects by donating any item that might make Christmas for the children worthwhile. Donations by members of the public can be made between 9.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday at the following places:

1. The ABC Play House Kindergarten, Kiboko Court, Villa Franca Estate, Next to Imara Daima Real Estate
Contact Person – Jackie Nkonge 0722 370 370 or 0732 300 020

2. Sprouts Kids Salon – Nairobi off Menelik Road, Kilimani
Contact – 0713 123 593 / 020 521 3240

3. Jupiter Guest Resorts Mogotio Road, Parklands (Behind K1)
Contact Person – Edith, 0715542934

4. Jupiter Guest Resorts – Langata
Contact Person – Gertrude 0702 927 937

5. Ranalo Foods, Kimathi Street, Central Business District, Nairobi.
Contact Person: Pauline

Finally the hourly countdown is here.

The long-awaited hilarious end-of-the-year banger “50% KENYAN” starts tomorrow, 5th December, with an initial offer on the first day with BOGOF. Call the magic numbers 0722/0737 745541 for reservation or to make enquiries. Check out the event and like the page here.

The masters of comedy Heartstrings Entertainment promises a comedy play that will remain in our minds as the craziest and hilarious comedies to ever grace our stages. The question this uproarious slapstick comedy play will be asking is “Are We Half Kenyans or Full Non-Kenyans?”

Comedy: 50% Kenyan
Director: renowned master of comedy Sammy Mwangi
Dates: 5th – 20th Dec 2013
Times: 6.30pm weekday, 3 & 6.30pm weekends.
Venue: Alliance Française
Charges: 500/-
Call: (0737) (0722) 74 55 41

The Windsor Hotel & Golf Club is one of the sponsors of this year’s Sawa Sawa Festival. And as such, the five-star event will also be providing food at the music extravaganza.

The Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club is a Kenyan hotel resort kwown for its unique Victorian-style buildings and deluxe rooms overlooking a an 18-hole championship golf course.

The World Travel Awards named it a Kenya’s Leading Golf Resort four times between 2005 and 2013, and Africa’Leading Golf Resort in 2001. It was nominated for the latter award again this year.

The 7th edition of the annual Sawa Sawa Festival will be held on 21st December at Arboretum from noon to 6.00 p.m. Themed around #WeAreOne – Kenya @50, the festival will have an exclusive East African line up in order to embrace the togetherness spirit. Bring your picnic baskets, shukas, and umbrellas to the festival.

This year’s Festival is sponsored by HIVOS, DOEN, Royal Netherlands Embassy, Africa Music Festival Network, HOPE artists (USA), Classic 105 FM, Khewza Guest House, MOB Dj’s, Windsor Hotel & Golf Club and the Sarakasi Trust Hospital Project.

The Elegance Affair now takes you gives you a chance to win.

Elegance Affair takes place on Saturday, 14th December at the Nairobi Railway Museum between 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. then the party moves to Skyluxx Lounge from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. the next day.

Now you can win two tickets to the show, which takes place on Saturday, 14th December at the Nairobi Railway Museum between 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. As if that’s not enough, the winner also gets a photo shoot session this Saturday.

To win, do the following:
– Share this update here.
– Post your photo on the Bow-Tie Events wall
– Go on a campaign to make sure your photo has the most number of LIKES by Friday noon.

The winner will be announced on Friday at 12.00pm. The winner will be part of the pre-event photo shoot at Nairobi Railway Museum happening this Saturday, 7th December 2013.

If you’re not lucky enough to win, tickets to the Elegance Affair are being sold at Kshs. 500 advance and Kshs. 1,000 at the gate. Tickets can be bought at IMAX XX Century on Mama Ngina Street. For more info and booking, call 0724 675 545.

Designers are going to show-case, display and sell their designs and accessories at very discounted rates. There will be other fun activities like real fashion photo shoots, performances, deejaying, karaoke, trampolines, sheesha bars, and interviews for the fashion lovers.

The designers line up is led by Shenu Hooda and the deejaying team is led by DJ Slick. The emcee is Nick Mutuma. The Elegance Affair is sponsored by Iman E. A., Mzoori, Shade Systems, IMAX Kenya, Skyluxx and Kenya Railways.

I have had my run-ins with the man but one thing I have never begrudged him is praise for his intellect, The man of whom I speak is Smitta Smitten a.k.a Tony Mochama and penmanship is his game. Smitta is one man that manipulates the pen so beautifully that whenever he writes, he doesn’t tell a story, he paints a scenery.

Enough colourful praise. My mouth was never meant to contort to say such words. But the fact still remains, Tony Mochama has a way with words and it is earning him some serious money. Buit for a change, this article isn’t about flossing money. No.

This about inspiration. Because I want you to know that talent, intelligence and persistence. Youth need to understand that there is more to life than gossip, nude socialites and other cheap thrills. Talent pays.

Tony Mochama has won the Morland Miles Writing Award. from that money, Smitta Smitten will write a book imagining Kenya at 100 years -pretty apt with the Jubilee celebrations. The book will be set in 2063 and the main protagonist will be Morgan Chamaroche. The money will be paid in 12 monthly installments through out 2014.

Iris Management brings you Career Women: Family, Work Life Balance Workshop.

The event will take place at the Grace House Annexe on 7th December between 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. Career Women will be hosted by renown broadcaster, writer, public speaker and psychologist, Chris Hart.

Charges to the event are Kshs. 5,800 per person, which includes snacks, lunch and writing materials will be provided.

Women want and aspire to be hands-on parents, wives and working moms…all at the same time! In many cases, this is not as easy. Finding balance between professional and personal lives is a challenge they all struggle with.

You find yourself wearing too many hats throughout the day which causes additional stress. You take work home and think about home while you are at work. Decisions are made without focus on the priorities in your life.

The outcomes for the individual is more control, value and balance both professionally and personally. The outcome for the organization is higher performance from more skilled, accountable and committed employees and managers.

Program Highlights
Work life Balance defined: what it means, what it doesn’t mean
Achievement and Enjoyment as the basis for life-time goals
Accepting responsibility for your own work and life results
Staying in focus despite interruptions
Improved productivity through quick and effective planning and organization
Techniques for timely project completion
The tool to maximize quality time in your relationships:

At Work – With Family – Friends – Yourself

Connecting daily activities to work-life goals
The emotion-decision link
Effectively adjusting your work life balance over time

Work Life Balance Benefits to the Organization
Measured increases in individual productivity, accountability and commitment
Better teamwork and communication
Improved morale
Less negative organizational stress

Work Life Balance Benefits to the Individual
More value and balance in your daily life
Better understanding of what your best individual work life balance is
Increased productivity
Improved relationships both on and off the job
Reduced stress

The Lavish Diva Beauty Pageant is back today with more beauties this week.

The event started on the 13th of November and has been taking place every Wednesday ever since. The grand finale will take place on 18th December, which is just two weeks away. Before that, the first semi-finals take place today with the second semis next week on the 11th.

In three categories: Professional, Beach Wear, African and Casual wear; the models take the runway in a bid to impress the judges and hopefully escape elimination.

The grand prize, which will be given to the winner, is Kshs. 110,000. The journey to the grand prize continues today at Lavish Lounge from 7.00 p.m. at IBEA Building on Moi Avenue.

The emcee of the event is Fundi Frank and judges for the pageant include renowned fashionista and designer/model Abdy Askar and Media Personality Anyiko Owoko. The finals will see the return of Shaffie Weru as the MC with comedian Owago Onyiro performing.

Check out a video of the event from the past weeks and see how it goes down. Be part of the action by showing up to today’s event at Lavish Lounge on IBEA Building, Moi Avenue.

The two entertainers recently got married and now they will perform together at the Tusker KPL Experience.

Size 8 and DJ Mo recently got married in secretly but later owned up to the union, after she owned up to Pulse and further elaborated in a interview with Anto NeoSoul on Teen Republik.

Anto NeoSoul will host at the same event this Saturday, 7th December at the Impala Grounds on Ngong’ Road from 2.00 p.m. till dawn. Come out and celebrate the just concluded Kenya Premier Leagues, which was won by Gor Mahia.

Others who will be performing at the event are Nameless and John Junior. Providing extra entertainment will be DJ Marto Sibuor. Entrance to the event is Kshs. 300 for ordinary tickets and Kshs. 1,000 for VIP tickets.

We’re only 10 days away from the biggest bi-monthly gospel show.

System Unit, in conjunction with Standard Group, brings you System Rave: The Christmas Edition. Get ready to party for Christ as DJ Mo and a host of celebrity guests take you on a ride, all in the name of the Lord.

Being a gospel event that aims to bring music fans together in a decent environment, the gig is open to people of all ages. System Rave is a series of bi-monthly nighttime gospel music entertainment events.

‘System Rave: Christmas Edition’ takes place on Saturday, 14th December between 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC).

All you need to gain entry into the event is Kshs. 100 and the day’s Standard Newspaper. The event is sponsored by KTN, Bonyeza (Bonyeza powered by Roam Tech), KICC, 1FM, System unit and FM Audio.