Month: September 2015

 Yet another edition of Bingwa awards is  set to go down in the course of the yea, the award  seeks to recognize key players in the entertainment industry all over East Africa. Here are the nominees for Bingwa  awards 2015:

Another American with Kenyan roots could as well be the one to replace the first Kenyan-American President in White House. Miracles happen brothers… Amen!

Americans will be voting in a new President next year as Barack Obama’s two-term comes to an end in January 2017.

Polls indicate a bigger possibility of a Republican Presidential candidate filling in Obama’s shoes. Unfortunately Barack’s party, Democratic Party, hasn’t been whispered to carry the day in the November 8^th 2016 poll.

Talk of two sides of a coin, it’s good news for Kenya that a Republican candidate has a greater chance to make it to White House because it may just be another Kenyan who will be replacing Obama.

Celebrated American author and neurosurgeon, Ben Carson, who revealed he traces his ancestry in Kenya, has for the first time tied with billionaire Donald Trump in Republican primary.

Also read: Revered American Author And Neurosurgeon, Ben Carson, Reveals He Is Kenyan. Guess Which Part Of The Country He Hails From?

Poll results released on Monday by Monmouth University indicates Carson surged up to tie with Trump at 23% in Iowa State.

But that’s the only State Carson gave Trump a run for his money, the Apprentice billionaire still leads the Kenyan neurosurgeon and other republicans in polls conducted in other American States.

Carson still has a long way to go before he can start thinking of occupying White House!

Time and time again, century after century women have been made to feel ashamed about their bodies.

They have been shamed for their periods and were sent into seclusion to ‘bleed away from society’ and declared unclean for a ridiculous number of days. In modern times, women have been shamed for showing their breast barefacedly while breast feeding and their acts have been called indecent and brazen. And now unfortunately Janet is facing shame for something beautiful, her Pregnancy. Apparently some viewers are not pleased with Janet Flaunting her bump on air and this act of casting the news in her state has been called gross.

And she narrates this unpleasant experience in her blog:

I had just finished one of my newscasts and said goodnight to the crew and the rest of the team as I walked out the studio towards my car in the parking lot. As always, at that time after a show, I was scrolling through social media to read what kind of discussion people were having about the program I had just hosted. While there’s usually concrete analysis and critique about the show, on this night one particular tweet caught my eye:

“Just wondering why Janet Mbugua must newscast in that condition. Never seen it before on Kenyan TV but methinks its gross”.

I’ve quoted him verbatim and don’t want to reveal his handle, that’s just not my style. I had sat in my car and was about to turn on the ignition but the tweet stopped me dead in my tracks. I usually pay no mind to people trolling me, that will always be there, but this was an insult to every expectant mother and I was deeply offended by his ignorance, bullying and insensitivity.

I told my husband about the tweet as soon as I walked through the door at home. ‘You’ve got to be kidding me!’ was his shocked response. Truth is I have been getting interesting messages since my pregnancy started showing on TV. For the most part the viewers have been accepting of it, kind even, but there are a lot of people, men and women alike, who have been questioning why I am still on air in my ‘condition’. One woman who was at the studios this one time even pulled me aside and asked me why I insisted on flaunting my bump on air, wearing fitted dresses. I asked her, ‘why not?’ and the conversation ended there.

Even the meekest of us can only put up with trolls for too long.  Citizen Tv’s Janet Mbugua flew off the handle today and told off  an obnoxious internet troll who made snide comments about her pregnancy and what she (Janet Mbugua) needed to do now that she was heavy with a child

 Elvs Nakhungu, a misogynist felt that it was time curtains closed for Janet Mbugua, he advised that Janet Mbugua should consider taking sometime off to deliver and nurse her baby as her figure on Tv was no longer appealing. Really? What is wrong with a pregnant lady on TV?

The troll wrote: 

“Janet Mbugua should now go out of our Tv screen, She shouldn’t assume that we are enjoying seeing her new shape..”

Janet replied: “People like you are a shame to the society. I’m proud of my pregnancy as are many other women. Your ignorance is wanting..”

Janet Mbugua it has been revealed is expecting a boy. 

Machakos has been the talk of the country especially with the revolutionary patronage of the weeping governor. There is simply no county that has developed faster than Machakos, what the revamped health sector, entertainment and what have you. 

 But Mombasa county under the steering of Hassan Njoho has acquired state-of-the art cars to beef up security and faster response to issues that may arise. The county’s Kanjo’s will be cruising around at the speed of light aboard German machines, the  Mercedes Benz (E-Class). 

The German machines come fitted with 360⁰ degrees cameras, revolutionary communication equipment and an interior that is to die for. 

The Mombasa county it seems, is not taking security for granted. 

Check out the cars below: 

Yesterday there were news  on several online platforms that rapper Shreekezy had perished in the Indian Ocean after the ill fated boat he was in, capsized. 

The rapper who we are told was on holiday in Tanzania at the time of the accident drowned when  swimming in the Indian ocean. 

Earlier today his body was recovered not far away from the scene of the accident. 

Ghafla Kenya sends our  heartfelt condolences to the family of the late. 

Rest in Peace  Shreekezy. 

Talk of success shadowing someone then Janet Mbugua is the perfect example. 2015 has been the year she blossomed!

If there are two people reaping big this year, it must be the ‘Huu Mwaka’ hit maker and Citizen anchor, Janet Mbugua.

She got married this year, she is expectant, she was named among Top 40 Under 40 exceptional women in Kenya, she bagged a lucrative deal with Resolution Health Insurance etc etc.

Mrs Ndichu has once again made headline after she set precedence on a leading magazine in the country.

Janet became the first pregnant woman to be featured on the cover of True Love magazine in the history of East Africa.

Her success attracted the eyes of KTN Friday Briefing anchor, Betty Kyallo, who decided to make her feeling known!

“Look at her! So happy for you honey. You look amazing.”

Emmanuel Otieno a.k.a Jadudi’s story was first written on the popular Biko Zulu blog in an attempt to get Kenyans to contribute 1 million Kshs towards his brain surgery in Chennai, India.

Kenyans did more than Jadudi could ever ask for and raised a cool 6.4 Million and thanks to the big-hearts of Kenyans, Jadudi has had his surgery and is on the road to recovery.

Jadudi left the ICU in less than 24 hrs, earlier than the four days they had predicted and he can now walk smile and even text.

Here is Jadudi on the road to wellness thanks to the help of Kenyans:

Photos:#1MilliForJadudi @Jadudi

The flamboyant Nairobi Senator, Mike Sonko, has a taste for flashy rides and decided to pick arriving Kenyan athletes from JKIA in one of his fancy rides.

For starters, Kenya finished on top of the table at the recently concluded 2015 IAAF World Championship that was held in Beijing, China.

The 254 bagged a total of 16 medals; 7 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze, making the country top the athletic championship for the first time in history.

The athletes who made the country proud touched down at JKIA today and one Mike Sonko was there to pick them from the airport in style.

Apart from the usual gold plated Mercedes Benz, Sonko topped up his convoy with a customized Audi Limousine.

The interior of the German-made limo can be easily be mistaken for a 5-star hotel. It’s perfectly decorated to give you a taste of life in the fast lane!

Perfect chiseled six-packs and big biceps are out and dad bods are the ‘in thing’ so flaunt your cuddly torsos lads just not in front of this TV bombshell.

Dad bods which are described as a “nice balance between a beer gut and working out” may be all the rage but Ann Mbaru is not jumping in that bandwagon. The former reality TV star revealed during an interview with Ghafla that men who look like teddy bears thanks to a hefty torso are not her thing and she prefers men with six-packs that could grate cheese and ‘guns’ that will make the ladies lose consciousness. She also likes a man who takes care of himself a.k.a a metro sexual.

The gorgeous Ann

Maybe that is why Ne-Yo almost a killed her when he planted a kiss on her. She also said that the RnB crooner who gushed about her smile, telling her that she had a beautiful smile.

Watch the rest of the clip below

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For the first time WWE studios has outdone itself with the new blockbuster “Vendetta” which was released in June 2015 and stars the Big Show and Dean Cain. 

 The Vendetta is the story of  A detective pushed beyond his limits who stops at nothing for vengeance. When his wife is killed by a criminal that he put away, Mason, a hard-nosed detective, deliberately gets arrested in order to get revenge. While inside, Mason discovers a new criminal enterprise that those behind it would kill to protect.

The Movie has most of the action at a correctional facility where Mason has fight and fend off enemies while buying time for the perfect moment to avenge the death of his wife who was murdered before his very eyes by the WWE giant brute, The Big show (acting as Victor Abbot) 

It is a spellbinding movie that will have you gripping the edges of your seat throughout  the 90 action packed minutes. 

Below is the trailer: 

Kenya’s prowess on the track and in marathons is unparalleled; something that was demonstrated by the sheer number of medals Kenyan athletes took home during the 15th edition of the IAAF World Championships.

While we are pros when it comes to running, field events were not really our forte .Well .that was up until Julius Yego won Kenya’s fifth gold medal at the competition with an impressive 92.72-metres throw in the men’s javelin final. Giving Kenya its first gold in a field event.

Photo:Courtesy

This feat did not go unnoticed and Yego was reportedly offered 1 Billion Kshs to ditch Kenya and jump ship to Qatar. This is according to Bandao Broadcasting Media Corporation. Apparently Yego declined the handsome offer by the country that has had a reputation of poaching the best from other countries.

2015 is the year Janet Mbugua will certainly never forget.

This year, Janet has been the blushing ride, expectant mother and was picked for a special job by Resolution Health. But do not sit back and relax yet as Janet Mbugua is not done with her wins this year.

The beaming news anchor is now on the cover of True Love Magazine. Making her the first expectant cover model in True Love Magazine EA History.

While a woman weeping in public will elicit sympathy and worry, a man crying in public is often met with disapproval and a wagging finger as a man is not supposed to cry in public. It is viewed as ‘unmanly’.

And Governor Mutua breaking into wails at a recent event did not go down well with a number of people as his tears were seen not as ‘unmanly’ but as ‘Crocodile tears ’means to move the gullible public.

Even his fellow politicians did not spare him the onslaught with Wetangula tweeting:

Sen.Moses Wetang’ula ‏@Wetangulam: I have read widely about poverty, deprivation and the many ways and means of eradication. Shading tears is certainly not any one of them.

Sen.Moses Wetang’ula ‏@Wetangulam: Did you see Alfred Mutua shedding crocodile tears as if he has landed on earth from Mars ??

With KOT writing:

Mutai K. Abraham ‏@ItsMutai: “Alfred Mutua crying like Kamencu in public citing government. marginalization which he served for 9 years dominated by Mt Kenya”

Cyprian, Is Nyakundi ‏@C_NyaKundiH: Alfred Mutua’s crocodile tears can fool people who don’t know him . Remember when he denied there’s hunger in Kenya #MutuaCries

IceBreaker ‏@Gillyi: Kenyan politics are no jokes, you gotta shed tears at some point during rallies to get you sympathizers. #MutuaCries

#TheKenyanDream ‏@djmigingo:My late dad taught me never to cry in front of the children no matter how hard things get. #Mutuaweeps #Mutuacries

The World has become so accustomed to Kenyans winning,nay,sweeping all the Gold Medals in almost all athletic games,that there even are special jokes made by iconic World comics about our track prowess.

And as they say,you know you’ve made it when comedians involve you in their act.

Well,Congratulations to us. And may we win even more of those. And more and more. And sure we will.

And while we commend and applaud our track legends for the many Gold hauls,I must also point out that, like I’ve pointed out before here,it does really hurt our image when these athletes, after winning,give some very disjointed and grammatically incorrect answers to International reporters.

After every euphoric win,we are always almost immediately plunged into National Ridicule immediately these superstars start talking.

And while we admit and accept that most of these track icons were brought up in the villages,and some didn’t even have the fortune of attending school for lack of funds,it also is no excuse for these runners to show such absolute ignorance and display such low grasp of global communication.

There is a video that has been trending since last week. I actually chanced upon it after it was shared by Caroline Mutoko. But pretty much everyone has shared it by now.

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In the video,a triumphant Kenyan athlete,whose just scored a pricey medal,is asked questions by a Western reporter. And what makes the video go viral is the laughable way in which the athlete,panting and sweating,answers the questions. His grammar is all messed up,he can barely articulate himself and can’t even construct a comprehensible answer. Or understand the question.

And,really,he’s not the ONLY one. 98% of the Kenyan athletes have such wanting communication skills that it’s a pain to watch them talk. And worthless to anticipate their answers.

I saw some fellows on Facebook say that ‘It’s OK,sio lazima ajue Kiingereza. Bora alete Gold medal nyumbani’ while some other brainless chaps opined,’mnacheka hapa na amewin Ksh. 6 million just for running na wewe bado uko jobless… ‘

What nonsense!

We cannot all run and score Gold. We cannot all pocket hundreds of thousands of dollars in less than 9 minutes and six seconds. That’s a talent. And that’s why we LET them do it on behalf of the Country.

But still,the same national pride we are chasing after by winning all Gold medals quickly gets massively eroded by the intellectual levels these athletes exhibit.

An athlete is more than just a skinny guy that runs and breaks records and scoops the Medal; An athlete is an investment,a national investment. An athlete is more than just some random guy who can run fast. An athlete is a brand,a global brand with millions of fans and whose heroics are witnessed by millions of sports lovers globally.

You cannot just sit back and think that a medal is enough. Not it’s NOT. And it never will be!

You,as an athlete,also need to be refined,mentally smart,up-to-date,media savvy,intelligent,coherent,alert,sharp and able to talk and express yourself. You need to be a full package; International package.

What good is a medal for if the winner cannot even express his happiness and send his decent shoutouts in a Global language without resorting to his mother tongue.

English is a global language. And knowing it does NOT mean that we are colonized and abandoning our cultures.. It means that we are ready for international business and ready to represent ourselves at any World forum in a way that says we are educated and able to handle the rigors of fame,exposure and global relations.

These are NOT just Kenyan athletes…They are GLOBAL athletes who regularly go to Chicago,Los Angeles,London and Washington for their many races.

Surely,these people must LEARN how to talk. Or to better put it,LEARN ENGLISH.

Every time they win,they reduce themselves into an embarrassing spectacle with the shameful manner in which they talk.

Gold medals are good. But the Government MUST rehabilitate these track stars in a facility that involves PR,proper communication skills and how to even TALK an international language.

You earn so much money anyway! Walk into some classroom someday! Hire a PR team! God,grab a book!

In the public eye, socialites appear to be living a lifestyle of grandiose and pleasure. They say things are seldom what they seem, skim milk masquerades as cream. In reality, Kenyan socialites are miserable women jumped to a money making opportunity without analyzing the dangers that awaited them in the horizon.

Here are things socialites would rather hide than admit

Their families are a shamed of them. Which mother or father wouldn’t feel ashamed if their daughter became a public thot? It’s stressful for any parent to see nude pictures of their once good daughter all over the internet. .

They are worried about what the future holds for them. Socialites keep worrying about what will happen 10 or 20 years from now. Of course they will no longer be marketable and their beauties will have faded. Who will care about them? Will they be still famous? That’s unlikely. This a fear that socialites keep to their hearts

They can’t handle a relationship. Because of the nature of their lifestyles, socialites are unable to sustain a relationship. They can’t keep a man and the sad part is, no man would dare date them. No man is willing to date a woman that has been continuously devoured by old men with receding hairlines.

They can’t ignore calls. Socialites can’t afford to ignore calls because they can’t afford to lose clients. In fact they stay on their phones all day, waiting for rich men to holla. It’s all they do. What a shame. Whata bunch of lazy idle people

They are dumb as f***k. You can’t hold an intellectual conversation with a socialite. They are all dumb blondes. Someone like Huddah has proved this again and again. Most people go abroad and come back a bit enlightened but socialites go there and come back worse.

A day after DJ Krowbar and Kendi left KTN, Nation F.M’s Sanaipei Tande, Obinna, Anto-Neo Soul and Ciru Muriuki were shown the door.

The exit was pretty unceremonious with Sanaipei and the rest being shown the door without prior warning. Ciku Muirui and Sanaipei Tande have spoken about their exit and now Anto-Neo Soul had this to say about getting fired:

Guys, it’s been real. Today was my last day at @NationFMKe cc @CiruMuriuki #TeamInsomnia LIVES!

Larry Madowo is among the few news anchors that get to enjoy a jet-setting lifestyle that takes him around the world.

And he often enthusiastically narrates his tales in lands yonder to his fans, readers and host of admirers on social media. This time he got to jet from Nairobi then to Amsterdam and then to San Francisco then Minneapolis and London.

His visit to the U.S.A was to watch former Apple CEO John Sculley launch two low cost smart phones “Obi Worldphone SF1″ and “Obi Worldphone SJ1.5Obi . While he jetted into London to host an event.

The Obi Worldphone

But his trip to San Francisco had a slight hitch when his color apparently had him pulled aside, his belongings rummaged through and his precious commodities, Royco and Uji Mix torn into. Apparently, the security officers tore into his Ujimix and Royco and even tested them for, heroin, marijuana and opium. This search was to make sure that the flour and condiment was what he had said they were.

Read the rest of the interesting tale below:nation.co.ke