Former Radio Queen Caroline Mutoko Bags Coveted Award

It was a glamorous affair at the Loresho Sight First Eye Hospital as The Asian Weekly – in conjunction with title sponsors, Crown Paints Kenya Ltd – held its third annual The Asian Weekly Achievers Awards (TAWAA) 2016.

First incepted in 2014 as in impromptu idea, TAWAA has grown tremendously into a one-of-its-kind award ceremony for the greater community.

The evening extravagance culminated what had been a full-blown campaign by nominees across social media platforms over the two-week voting period, ending February 17. The votes were then independently verified by external auditors, RSM East Africa.

“TAWAA is a credible awards function that brings together different communities as it celebrates various personal achievements, accolades and hard work by deserving members and of our society as well as reputable businesses. These are the active members who are trying to impact the society through various roles in fields of business, sports, philanthropy and socially among others,” began the Managing Editor of The Asian Weekly, RavneetSehmi.

This year’s awards saw 17 categories feature, with over 50 personalities and businesses being nominated for the coveted trophy.

The Founder of Thakrar Financial Consultants, AnjliThakrar, took home the ‘Best Business Icon Female’ award for the second year running, while the ‘Best Business Icon Male’ went to Mahesh Acharya. The ‘Best Emcee Male’ category saw radio-jockey-cum-actor, Vikash Pattni scoop the award. Meanwhile, radio personality and an authoritative figure, Caroline Mutoko won the ‘Best Emcee Female.’ Garden City Mall’s launch was also voted the as ‘Best Product/Brand Launch.’

Below are a few photos from the event:

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The evening was also noteworthy for two more reasons; The Asian Weekly launching a refreshing new look and the advent of yet another publication under the Greenstorm Media Africa Limited umbrella – The Sunday.

Speaking on the refurbished new look for the publication was the Executive Editor of The Asian Weekly, Javed Kana.

“The Asian Weekly has got a much-needed makeover to further engage its growing readership. We’ve got a blend of interesting features geared towards enriching your weeks with the finest of news and information.”

Kana went on to add that the publication had modified its iconic brand look, so as to increase its brand visibility and offer a fresh new appeal, in tandem with the paper’s refreshing new look.

Capping what was an eventful night for various reasons was the unveiling of the latest entrant into Kenya’s media industry – The Sunday.

The Sunday, a free weekly publication, is a product to appeal to the masses by providing restorative tales for the betterment of society amidst the negativity that often surrounds us.

In her address, the Chief Editor of The Sunday, Brenda Okoth said, “If we are not sharing violent, depressing and emotionally-charged stories, we are creating them…. I think it’s time to change the narrative.”

“The Sunday is a fun, entertaining and informative publication that is dedicated towards sensitive, restorative, responsible and positive reporting. We want to bring back some hope that they are still some wonderful and inspiring individuals who want to change our country for the better.”

The publication will be available at selected malls across the Nairobi.