Month: December 2013

Today is the day you will get to experience Liddos’ classy newest theme night.

After undergoing refurbishment late last year, the club’s cozy lounge can now host classier patrons and events such as the latest one.

Today and every other Wednesday, the club brings you Red Wine Unplugged, which takes place from 8.00 p.m. till dawn. At the event, enjoy discounts on selected wines and vodka throughout the night with special offers for groups.

The club has also introduced the Tasting Bar where clients are introduced and educated on drinks that they might not know about yet by a team of well-trained staff.

The club also offers secure parking with diligent attendants, thorough security checks at the entrance, state of the art lighting and sound systems. Liddos Club is situated on Keekorok Road in the CBD.

Twine Cietu: The biggest Meru Night party is almost upon us.

Twine Cietu is a Meru hangout event in Nairobi, which aims to bring together the Nairobi Meru community with the sole aim of socializing and networking. The event is held once every month in Nairobi.

Created and inspired by Kamanu, an African Contemporary Meru musician, its purpose is to unite the diverse Meru community, connecting them to their wonderful heritage.

This December, the event is dubbed the “biggest Meru Bash” and it will be held at the Natives Sports Bar n Grill Thika Rd, (near the EABL entrance).

There will be performances by a number of top Meru artists including Prof. Murega Baichu, Daukar among others. All of this for FREE.

The party goes down tomorrow, Thursday, 19th December from 7.30 p.m. The event is proudly sponsored by The Alba Hotel Meru, Capital Sacco, Silverspread and Natives Sports Bar N Grill.

Twine Cietu at Natives; The trending Stronghold.

About a month ago, Oxford dictionaries declared selfie as this year’s word of the year and for a good reason, this word has attracted a great deal of attention during the year. So what exactly is a selfie?

According to Oxford dictionary a selfie is a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a Smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website

A few months ago Huddah’s selfie at a funeral  attracted a hostile response from social media and was the most controversial selfie in a while. Well last week it emerged that not only Huddah takes selfies at funerals but also Mr Obama himself.The president excitedly took a few selfies  with British prime minister David Cameron  and Denmark’s prime minister  at Nelson Mandela’s funeral much to the chagrin of Michelle Obama .

Michelle does not look too happy

 

This selfie has been the hottest topic for a Week now,not only in Kenya but also world wide and everyone seems to have gotten their breeches in a bunch over this.The president has been called narcissistic and self-absorbed and a shame to the big old USA.Ouch!

Here are some of the  responses to the controversial selfie:

“The sign-language interpreter wasn’t the only fake at the Mandela funeral. Obama + Cameron were posing as world leaders.” Goodwin NY Post

The New York Post:

It’s official — the government of the United States of Obama consists of boobs and bores and is led by a narcissist. It is no consolation that Great Britain joins us in racing to the bottom.
President Obama’s flirting with Denmark’s prime minister would be shameful on any occasion. That it happened at the memorial for Nelson Mandela only adds to the embarrassment.
But the “selfie” episode also symbolizes the greater global calamity of Western decline. With British prime minister David Cameron playing the role of Obama’s giggling wingman, the “look at me” moment confirms we have unserious leaders in a dangerously serious time.

 

Exactly three days to the biggest Festival, Nairobi is gearing up for Sawa Sawa Festival, 2013.

Preparations are in high gear to organize East Africa’s biggest cultural gathering to be held on Saturday, 21st December from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. at Nairobi’s Arboretum.

Most of the international artists are expected in the country by Thursday, 19th December in time for the VIP Pre Party at the Sarakasi Dome on Friday, 20 December from 7.00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m. where Sarakasi Dancers, the All Star Deejays and Kriss Darlin’ of Dohty Family will rock the Dome.

Artists on the main stage will include Sarabi (Kenya), Dela (Kenya), Kidum (Kenya and Burundi), Ras Kayaga (Rwanda), Jacky Chandiru (Uganda), Sarakasi Allstars (dance and acrobats from Kenya).

The second stage will be set for the acoustic musicians including SLUM DRUMMERS, REGGEA HOUR with artists like Baffu Chaffu, Black Omolo, Levysill, Meekie Humble, Huthead, Freeman and Jahises/Jahpillar.

The HIP HOP HOUR on the same stage includes Nafsi Huru, Flamez and Smallz Lethal of Washamba Wenza. VARIOUS ARTISTS HOUR include OLITH, WATERFALL, MUTINDA , SAM ONDIEKI amongst others as well as our upcoming artists from SOUND IN MOTION HOUR.

The third stage will feature dancers and circus from Sarakasi dancers and acrobats.

Windsor Golf Club will be selling food and drinks, so bring your shukas, and umbrellas to this festival, a solid plan for your family and friends. Children play area will include art workshops, face painting, animal rides, interactive workshops and jumping areas.

The DJs will include VJ Space (MOB), Joe Mfalme (Capital FM), Allstar DJs and the emcees will include: Anto Neo-soul and Anyiko Owoko. We’ll see you there at a befitting East African celebration of Kenya at 50.

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

You are all invited to the biggest East Africa Festival.

Ruhila Adatia is just one of the victims of the tragic Westgate Terrorist Attack. She is however, how I can bring this topic up. And I must say that I am disgusted by what I saw on a page I follow called “Sharkeisha the type of ratchet…”

For those of you who do not know who Sharkeisha is, she is a girl (strictly speaking about gender here) who beat the *defecate* out of her schoolmate for reasons best known to the people who love worldstarhiphop.com -such as Baba Ghafla.

 

Anyway, Sharkeisha became an internet sensation with memes being created mocking the fight or her family and her name. It was all fun and games until I came across a certain meme and maybe I am being a bitter Betty but i see no humour in joking about the Westgate tragedy. You never hear Uncle Chim Tuna joke about school shootings in America.

 

 

I am not the only one pissed off about joke it seems:

 

 

 

 

And before someone spews vitriolic regurgitate about freedom of speech, please tell me why cracking jokes about Sandy Hook Elementary are a no-go zone?

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 takes place today at the Lavish Lounge.

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 crowning takes place today at the club situated on IBEA Building, Moi Avenue.

The emcee of the event will be Shaffie Weru, Bryan Cok and Fundi Frank. The judges for the pageant include renowned fashionista and designer/model Abdy Askar, Arnold and media personality Anyiko Owoko. The finals will see comedic performances from Owago Onyiro and Fred Omondi.

It seems these days, Nairobi Senator Gideo Mbuvi alias Sonko is in the news for his antics more than for his politics. And after Kenyans on Twitter lampooned Sonko over his failed photoshop stunt, he has hit out at his detractors.

 

Late last week, Sonko posted a message on his Facebook page in which he called out his “haters” and said that Madiba was always a champion of the people. He also went on to say that that was the biggest quality he attempts to adhere to from Madiba.

Having said that, he then said that the people who mocked him over his picture were the same ilk as the men who detained Mandela the late great pan-African leader for 27yrs. i do not think I am of the same ilk, do you?

 

 

 

The Mututho Law has left Kenyans across the divide infuriated. How a politician who was rejected humiliatingly by his electorate in Naivasha. How the man could come up with such a Draconian law is beyond me and I do not seem to be the only Kenyan worried about this law.

 

And top actress Lizz Njagah has also shared her concern about the same and this is what she had to say:

 

 

 

Ladies and gents, here are the top 5 artists on ReverNation according to the number of plays they have enjoyed:

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This year’s sexiest New Year’s Eve Beach Party will be at Blue Marlin Beach Club on Diani Beach.

Cloud 9 Diani Highlife is back with yet another stunning line up of DJ’s and performers entertaining you right on the pristine sands of the Blue Marlin Beach Club.

The line up of DJs include soulful house maestro, DJ Sesi, Afro House and R&B king, DJ Gichboy and the incredibly talented and eclectic, Blinky Bill from Just a Band. The Cloud 9 Cabaret will be performing as well. There will be something for everyone on the night.

In Rio style tradition, the dress code for this beautiful event is White. Cloud 9’ers have been urged to add splashes of Red for Romance, Yellow for Success and Green for Good Health for their wishes into the new year. Prizes will be given out to the best dressed individuals on the night.

There will be free champagne for all during the countdown period making this the undisputed most exceptional New Years Eve party in Kenya brought to you by AQUEOUS, Heineken and Absolut Vodka.

Doors open at 9.00 p.m., party goes on until dawn.  Cover charge is Kshs. 3,000 advance and Kshs. 4,500 at the door. Advance ticket holders will receive a welcome drink of their choice. The door policy is strictly 25 years and over. This is a party for grown ups. To book and pay call Brian on 0721 986 873 or Dorah on 0721 725 598.

The Xiles is a promotional company based in New York City, USA, and Nairobi, Kenya, Jetset is an annual event that serves as a welcome home party for Kenyans and friends who live abroad and are returning home for the holidays.

Kenya’s longest running diaspora reunion party, Jetset, returns to Nairobi for a 4th year on Saturday December 21st.

The event features eclectic sets of music from around the world. This year’s Jetset will be held at Treehouse Nightclub and will be headlined by returning guest DJ/Producer/Remixer Xpect who has in recent months been holding down the wheels at numerous high profile events in New York City including a notable Halloween party for legendary Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon where he manned the decks alongside ?uestlove of The legendary Roots Band, who appear daily on the Jimmy Fallon Show on NBC.

Apart from launching a new production house, Dusty Cloud  Productions, Xpect has also been in talks with a former Kanye west manager for production representation which is anticipated to be effective as of early 2014.

He also recently concluded shooting a video with the notable Mills Miller Media Production house, who shoot videos for numerous industry A list artists such as Jadakiss, Fabolous and more. He will be throwing down a live set that will include on the fly remixing, turntablism, and production of various styles of music from electro to Afro to hiphop, old skool, and more.

Jetset will be hosted by Coco Rasta Ngori of Hot96 FM. Supporting Deejays include Skratch One, a former diaspora deejay and former M.O.B. deejay who will also throw down on the 1s and 2s, as well as sets by DJs Cedric and Professor X. There will also be special surprise guests.

Jetset is co-promoted by Spark Africa, a leading African event promotion and artist management company. Doors open 9.00 p.m. Cover is Kshs. 1,000 and tickets are available at gate.

An early Chrismas gift.

The homestretch for the hit comedy “50% Kenyan” is here. Today marks the start of the last four shows which start today Tuesday and ends this Friday, 20th December.

Tuesday also is when Heartsttrings Entertainment gives its loyal patrons with an offer where they buy one ticket and get another one free.

Magic number is: 0722/0737 745541

This must be the only show that managed to give the true spirit of the season and draw crowds as it asked the right questions while celebrating Kenya@50.

A two week run of the already hit original comedy by Heartstrings Entertainment under the masterly eye of Sammy Mwangi, the show saw crowds milling in to find out if they are half Kenyans or full non-Kenyans. The greatest question was, if Kenya was an employer and Kenyans were to reapply to continue being citizens, would Kenya employ you?

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Malaika Tribute Awards were held for the first time last year at the Safari Park Hotel.

This year, the event returns with a change of venue. It takes place at the Windsor Golf & Country Club along Kiambu Road from 6.00 p.m.

Malaika Tribute Awards are aimed at celebrating people with disabilities and recognizing the work of people who have contributed to making their lives better.

Malaika Trust also hopes to bring change in the community and help the society to view the disabled people as their equal and supporting the rights of people living with disabilty.

Malaika Tribute Awards is an initiative by gospel star Daddy Owen who has been known as a champion for the disabled. Check out Daddy Owen’s latest video, Kazi Ya Msalaba, below.

Every year, Google reveals the Internet Zeitgeist which highlights the top trends of the year through an exploration of the search queries received. This year is no exception. Google has announced its top searches for the year 2013.

The ranking gives an insight into the trending topics, websites and personalities in terms of the most searched. Here’s the complete list for top Google searches;

How to?

1. Kiss

2. Pray

3. Abort

4. Swim

5. Love

6. Hack

7. Meditate

8. Invest

9. Seduce

10. Romance

 

Top trending queries

1. Daily post

2. IEBC

3. Westgate

4. Uhuru Kenyatta

5. OLX

6. Government Human Resource in Information System (GHRIS)

7. Mutula Kilonzo

8. NTV Live

9. KCPE results 2012

10. Standard Digital

Top trending people

1. Uhuru Kenyatta

2. Paul Walker

3. Mutula Kilonzo

4. Samantha Lewthwaite

5. Kethi Kilonzo

6. Lucy Kibaki

7. Nelson Mandela

8. Rachel Shebesh

9. Ruhila Adatia

10. Goldie Harvey

Top trending TV shows

1. Citizen TV Live

2. NTV Live

3. Jicho Pevu

4. Abyss of Passion

5. Amor Bravio

6. Shackles of Doom

7. Power of Destiny

8. Tujuane

9. Punar Vivah

10. La Fuerza del Destino

 

Top trending events

1. IEBC results

2. Westgate attack

3. KCSE 2012 results

4. Teachers’ strike

5. KCPE 2012 results

6. JKIA fire

7. CORD petition

8. Kidero slaps Shebesh

9. Kenya presidential debate

10. Emmy Kosgei wedding

Top Searched News Sites

1. Daily Nation

2. Daily Post

3.Goal.com

4. Standard Newspaper

5. The Star

6. Nairobi Wire

7. BBC News

8. Standard Digital

9.Nation.co.ke

10. Citizen TV

Top Searched TV shows

1. Jicho Pevu

2. Abyss of Passion

3. Big Brother Africa

4. Game of Thrones

5. Tujuane

6. Churchill Show

7. Suits

8. Power of Destiny (La Fuerza del Destino

9. XYZ show

10. Soy Tu Duena

 

 

Click HERE to view the rest of the list

This Christmas, IMAX XX Century has an early present for you.

The cinema has introduced a Christmas offer targeted at families. For just Kshs. 2,000, you and your family can watch the latest blockbuster and second installment in Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug.

The Kshs. 2,000 ticket gets you:

Two adult tickets
Two kids/students tickets
Four big popcorn
Four sodas

All this at the normal rate would be valued at Kshs. 3,600 at normal ticket prices. The deal slashes the original price by 45%.

Today’s schedule and normal ticket prices are as follows:

11.00 AM The Hobbit 2 3D (Kshs. 500)
2:10 PM The Hobbit 2 3D (Adults Kshs. 800/Students Kshs. 500)
5:20 PM The Hobbit 2 3D (Adults Kshs. 1,000/Students Kshs. 700/Kids Kshs. 500)
8:30 PM The Hobbit 2 3D (Adults Kshs. 800/Students Kshs. 500)

Tonight, Florida Nightclub brings you Techno Mania.

From 8.00 p.m. tonight, experience the best of electronic dance music at “Nairobi’s hottest dance night.” Entertainment will be provied by DJ Suley, DJ Dennis and DJ Jeff.

The Florida Group is dedicated to supplying the best and latest in entertainment. With six venues in Nairobi and Mombasa, they offer the best in comfort, style, music and meals.

The Kenya Karaoke Championships has been running in major towns all over the country over the past few weeks.

Regions that have successfully hosted the competition include Embu, Meru, Nyeri, Nakuru, Kisumu, Mombasa, Machakos, Kakamega and yesterday, Nairobi.

Nairobi hosted the regional finals at Club Rumourz along Moi avenue. The best karaoke singers from all over Nairobi met to compete last night. The winner will represent Nairobi in the national finals, where they will meet and compete with the winners from the other regions.

The national winner will get a cash prize of Kshs. 50,000, a deal with a local recording studio and other gifts.

The event is organised by CLOUDnine Interaction, the leading Karaoke entertainment organization in Kenya, managed by Debra Faustine Agency and sponsored by MCSK. For more information and updates, visit the CLOUDnine Facebook page.

The ultimate party-pooper is back and back with a bang! Mututho did not waste any time after being reinstated as NACADA boss and made it unlawful to throw a party at home without a license that will cost 1000.

I thought that the license was just a myth until it trended online.

The license reads in part:

The gathering permit read

Law and order must be maintained through out

There should be no political discussions during the occasions

This permit doesn’t allow sell of beer or liquor

There should be no live band or disco

This permit should be produced to a police officer on demand

You must adhere to time and place indicated above

This document caused a huge outcry from the public and  Kenyan Celebrities gave their two cents on the said document.

Wallace Kantai ‏@wgkantai Mr. Mututho, if I discuss the pothole outside my house and the need for the County government to fix it, is that a ‘political discussion’?

 

Tedd Josiah So what should we make of this license to have fun? Since when was my fun ur biz?
And now I can’t talk about politics without the governments permission?
Hold on a minute….
This mans name means freedom.
This doesn’t feel very freeing to me.
Someone tell me this isn’t true and this isn’t happening…..

 

Terryanne Chebet ‏@TerryanneChebet I’m sure Mututho has the right intentions. Either that or he is in the taxi business. Either way don’t drink and drive.

 

Last week, new NACADA boss and ‘booze czar’, John Mututho, cracked the whip and put a dampener on the festive season when he declares that homeowners will need a permit before serving drinks to friends and family, all in a bid to “curb underage drinking”.

And just like that, the decree is in full force.

The directive requires everyone to get a Sh1,000 permit from the police before they host drinks parties at their homes or anywhere else. What’s more, drinking at private parties is supposed to end by 11 PM.

Below is a sample permit you’ll be required to have this Christmas if you’re planning to invite your friends over;

 

It’s serious like that now…

 

Photo props: Josiah Mwangi

The #WeAreOne-themed Sawa Sawa Festival takes place this Saturday. But before, the Sarakasi Trust invites you for the pre-event party.

And it’s FREE. The Sarakasi Dome in Ngara will host the pre-party on December 20th between 7.00 p.m. and 12.00 a.m. It will be your chance to mingle with the Sawa Sawa Fest performers as you enjoy entertainment from Kris Darlin’, Sarakasi Dancers and All Star DJs.

The 7th edition of the annual Sawa Sawa Festival will be held on 21st December at the 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.

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.

Legacy Media kicked off their launch with a Jamhuri Day Celebratory Photo Contest. The JITANGAZE – (broadcast yourself) contest will close in two days.

In Celebration of Kenya @ 50, anyone and everyone can submit their photo into the contest before December 19th for a chance to WIN Kshs. 25,000.

Now this is not just for professional photographers. It’s for anyone and everyone with patriotism in their heart. The theme is Patriotism – a love for Kenya. A Tranquil and steady dedication to its development and a deep love for its Liberty.

If you think you have a winning photo then don’t miss out. Visit the contest and submit your photos here. You can also view the current entries and vote for your favorite patriotic photo.

You must be at least 18 years old to enter. The winner will be announced on Ghafla and on Legacy media Facebook page this December.

Upload your photos on the contest page under the “Enter” tab. The photo has to be your original work. You can submit up to 10 photos to increase your chances of winning.