Ken on 24th May

If you can afford to pay men in suits to form a human shield around you, then your on the right track in life, at least financially. Musician Jaguar is leading the way. © nairobiwire.comFollow @nairobiwire ...

Ken on 24th May

Last Tuesday, Nairobi’s governor Evans Kidero celebrated his 56th birthday. The ceremony was held at the Evans Kidero Centre in Kileleshwa, Nairobi. Guests were treated to lots of Moet Champagne and of course the cake. Kidero is Nairobi’s first governor in the new devolved government, and has already gotten himself a reputation of strictness...

Ken on 24th May

Moses Muihia has in various forms been described as the unknown political dwarf who miraculously defeated Uhuru Kenyatta when the latter first attempted his hand at national politics by contesting the Gatundu parliamentary seat in 1997.But many do not know that by the time he faced President Kenyatta in 1997, Muihia, who is a practising quantity...

Ken on 24th May

Days after launching his debut music video, which people took to Twitter to announce its ‘patheticness’,  actor Nick Mutuma has received another blow, after hip hop rapper K-Nel wrote a very harsh review. According to the rapper, the only good thing about the song, 254 anthem, is the video.Here’s the review.  Do I know Nick Mutuma?...

Ken on 24th May

In one of the most bizarre bits of news related to Alex Ferguson since he retired as coach of Manchester United, what is allegedly the last stick of chewing gum chewed by the legendary football tactician has been sold for a whopping £390,000 on online auction site Ebay, with all proceeds going to charity. According to reports in the UK media,...

Ken on 24th May

By Daniel Nzia Machakos, Kenya: Machakos County will take a big leap in the fight against crime by establishing a modern forensic laboratory. Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua said his government has set aside Sh100 million to fund the project, the first of its kind in Kenya. “We have decided to come up with this ambitious project to ensure speedy...

Ken on 23rd May

This is the list of the most notable persons TJRC has recommended either they be investigated or prosecuted. Leading is President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto. 1. President Uhuru Kenyatta  –  Incitement during the Post election violence(PEV) 2. William Ruto  – Land Grabbing and PEV 3. Kalonzo Musyoka – lLand...

Ken on 23rd May

Even after losing the election to Uhuru Kenyatta, Raila Odinga has continued being a target for attacks. His decision to continue making political comments has not helped the situation.Before March general elections, Raila was undoubtedly the most hated, yet arguably the most loved politician. Those who hated him did so with a passion and his followers...

Ken on 23rd May

On Friday last week, KTN sports anchor Saddique Shaban resigned from KTN after 8 years. Unlike his colleagues, he’s not headed to K24 or any other media house; he quit TV.This was his statement on Friday. Dear Friends and colleagues,I’d like to inform you all that I have left employment at KTN effective today, Friday 17th may, 2013.I feel...

Ken on 23rd May

A Capital FM reporter happened to bump into one of those people who can’t wait to have a TV camera in font of them. This luhya guy (whose name I can’t recall), was visibly frustrated that President Barack Obama has snubbed Kenya in his African tour next month. The arguments he makes are both illogical and funny, but going with the views...

Ken on 23rd May

Elsie Oliech, a sister to Kenyan international Dennis Oliech, is going through a rough patch in her marriage, the Standard is reporting.  Elsie is married to DJ Kriss Darling, and is said to be considering a separation after information came to light that the dreadlocked spin master could have sired a son with another woman. She is currently in France...

Ken on 23rd May

When the Kenyan members of parliament asked for salary increment, one artist who was vocal against the move was K-Nel. He immediately released a track titled “MPIGS” (Members Of Parliament Implementing Greedy Tactics). The song went viral and spread fast via Social media, receiving radio play across East Africa and on online radio stations....

Ken on 23rd May

The Daily Nation has today published a copy of the US$300,000 (Sh25.14 million) invoice, for leasing a luxury jet for Deputy president William Ruto. According to the paper, the invoice was submitted to Ruto’s office by VistaJet.  The invoice is dated May 15, and it contradicts Ruto’s claims that his office paid only Sh 18.5 million.  The...

Ken on 23rd May

Justin “Booooooooooooo!” Bieber, artist who should be taken seriously (“You guyyys!”), former owner of a monkey and person who (finally) brought out the mean in Taylor Swift , is also the seventh most popular woman on the web.This according to Fox News, who recently ran the statistics based on Google searches compiled by...

Ken on 22nd May

Former Kibwezi member of parliament Kalembe Ndile, who proudly calls himself ‘mwana wa squatter’, loosely translated to the one who was born in a squatter family, is among those mentioned in the TJRC report released to the public on Wednesday.In the book, Kalembe Ndile: My Squatters, My Struggles, My Dream, written by journalist Peter...

Ken on 22nd May

Kenya’s GDP (2011) was 33.62 billion US dollars. Our neighbours Tanzania and Uganda have GDPs of 23.87 and 16.81 respectively. Our brothers in West Africa, Ghana, have a slightly higher GDP than ours at 39.2.Our more developed brothers, South Africa, have over ten times our GDP, at $408.2 billion. For us to understand the real meaning...

Ken on 22nd May

By Geoffrey korio Jalang’o: Showbiz entertainer offers different rates for different services. His club appearance fees range from free to more than Sh250,000. “My agreement with the organisers is that I bring my friends to the event and the bill is...

Ken on 22nd May

1. The “Newlyweds”This couple is so excited about the new-found “love” that they will not hide it. Even though it reaches the public as a rumour first, you will begin to catch them together often. They are likely to be people you’ve never seen together before. Quickly, their relationship status on Facebook will change.However, they will...

Ken on 22nd May

The once high flying teen music group Camp Mulla is no more. It has now been confirmed that two of its members Miss Karun and Taio Tripper have left it, to pursue solo careers. In a statement released yesterday by their record label Sub Sahara Entertainment, Miss Karun is leaving the country for the US where she’ll join university as well as...

Ken on 22nd May

Artiste Wahu has confirmed that she’s indeed pregnant as rumoured some time back. Last night, the singer whose husband is another celebrated artiste, Nameless, dedicated some minutes to take questions from her fans. She promised to answer the first 20.  Ask Wahu Anything session!! you ask, i answer, BUT I CAN ONLY ANSWER FIRST 20 QUESTIONS!!...