It was another year of the annual women’s conference hosted in London,UK. It was time for selected women to give a report of the previous year’s conference. An American woman was first to go. “When we met here last year, we resolved that we would give our husbands a piece of our minds as their valentine gift, so when I went back to...
Rumour has it that Kiss 100’s Sanaipei Tande has tendered her resignation from the radio station. According to Izvipi, Sana is currently serving her 3 months notice after which she will leave the station. Among possible reasons for the turn of events are speculated to be a throat problem or her desire to concentrate more on her music. ...
After the embarrassing claims of Njenga Karume’s death by NTV, it has been rumoured that the man behind the Facebook and Twitter update has been fired. Albert Gachiri is reported by Jackal News to have faced the sack for updating an incorrect ‘status’. NTV quickly retracted the report of Njenga Karume’s death, but since it’s...
Njenga Karume is not dead. The ‘most trusted’ news source, Nation, today fell for rumours that veteran politician Njenga Karume had died. On their facebook page, they broke the news of his death, but were quick to retract that by posting, “Earlier today, NTV reported on Twitter and Facebook that politician and businessman Njenga Karume...
Jeff Koinange is the undisputed talk show king in the region. Very few would actually match his prowess in Africa. For this he has been at the centre of various entertainment shows, including Keff Joinange of XYZ show (voice done by Nick Odhiambo), and some unsuccessful attempts to mimic his voice by various acts on Churchill live. His show capital...
Around, 2 months ago, Nairobi wire was launched. It was intended to be a blog breaking down national and global news in a manner depicting ease in understanding. Stories that have appeared on Nairobi wire for the last 2 months are carefully selected for the Nairobi and Kenyan market. Unlike other blogs, filler stories or what you may call junk is...
Kenya’s international, McDonald Mariga is back at his former Italian club Parma. Mariga who is just from a loan to Real sociedad, has again been loaned out to his former club with an option of Parma buying 50 % shares in him at the end of the season. He will wear the no. 15 shirt. Initially, he was to remain at Real Sociedad till June 30th 2012,...
7 years ago, a painter got a day’s job. Graffiti artist, David Choe was given the job of painting, Facebook’s headquarters and given the option of either getting paid in cash or in stock. Though Choe did not believe in the then young Facebook, he decided to accept stock. That was in 2005 and 7 years later, the stocks which were then a...
In a deal that may see Beyonce become the highest earning female entertainer, X-Factor’s Simon Cowell has reportedly offered her $500 million to be a judge on the hugely popular show. That translates to $100 million per season for 5 seasons. It is claimed that Simon Cowell desperately wants to give the show a bounce back and Beyonce is the perfect...
Dancehall star Elephant man (Oneil Bryan) has allegedly been arrested for rape. The Jamaican star, known for the massive hit, Gully Creepa, was arrested on Monday. He is alleged to have raped a woman in his St. Andrew home earlier this month. Elephant man was questioned by the police, and they decided they had enough evidence to charge him. Elephant...
For the next one month, airtel customers can enjoy the most competitive bundle sms plan in the region. For only Sh 3, you will send upto 100 sms. This plan is automatic and does not need any subscription. After sending 3 sms, each for SH 1 , the next 100 sms’s for that day will be free. Kenyans have been enjoying the Safaricom’s SH 10...