Jamaican reggae star, Tarrus Riley who was in the country for the Safaricom Live concert, has revealed his desire to record a track with a Kenyan artiste.Speaking to the Star newspaper last week, he said he had not reached a decision any specific artist yet, but Wyre was top on his list. He said that he regards the singer very highly and sees him...
A man whose right hand was severed in an industrial accident had it sewn to his ankle for a month while he waited to undergo reattachment surgery. Doctors at a local hospital initially told Xiao Wei that they would not be able to save his hand, which was cut off by a machine at work on 10 November. Speaking about the accident near Changde in Hunan...
Photo||Nation Tuskys recently consolidated its grip on the central business district by acquiring three outlets from its rival Ukwala. Over the weekend, if finally began rebranding the outlets by mounting huge signage bearing its green and yellow logo.The three Ukwala outlets are Ronald Ngala, Jogoo Road and Tom Mboya.Tuskys has been operating...
The insurance sector regulator has estimated more than Sh10bn is to be paid as claim, as a result of the recent Westgate Mall terror attack. The amount-the largest in Kenya’s history, is equal to a third of the total industry payout for the previous year.The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) said in a report released last week that the Westgate...
Artiste Jaguar has finally bought a car that matches his name and stature – a Jaguar XJ series.This model is believed to be worth over Sh10 million, depending on it’s production year. From this picture the artiste posted on Facebook, it would be difficult to say, but should it be the latest 2013 model, it must have left him up to Sh 20 million...
Miss Tourism Kenya delegates from the various counties have been on tour at the coast, visiting several top class hotels and tourist attractions.They’ve been to Mombasa Beach Hotel, The Mamba Village, Baobab Beach & Spa in Kwale, Severin Sea Lodge Hotel etc.Here are some photos.More photos on Part 1 of this article. ©...
Miss Tourism Kenya delegates have been having some good time at the coast, visiting some of the top beach hotels and historical sites there.They’ve been to Mombasa Beach Hotel, The Mamba Village, Barka Restaurant, Baobab Beach & Spa in Kwale, Severin Sea Lodge Hotel and of course the Fort Jesus.Here are some pics of their time at the beach. More...
President Uhuru Kenyatta hosted Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko and his family at State House over the weekend. The controversial politician’s three children were in attendance. Sonko thanked the president on Facebook, stating that despite having a busy schedule, he doesn’t forget his friends.Here are some photos. © nairobiwire.comFollow...
President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to have an office at Jogoo House B, the Star is reporting. The office will be just next to that of the Inspector General David Kimaiyo, and it is believed the country’s security chiefs convinced the president to set up the new office in town.After his inauguration, President Kenyatta decided to operate purely...
Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko on Sunday hosted CECAFA winners Harambee Stars for a dinner party at Nairobi Serena Hotel.They discussed the various challenges facing the team, with Sonko expressing optimism that the national team will one day qualify and even clinch both the World Cup & African Cup of Nations. President Kenyatta had previously...
Italian billionaire Flavio Briatore officially opened his Sh 500 million Lion in the Sun resort in Malindi on Sunday night.The former formula one boss jetted in the country over the weekend to open the resort as well as enjoy his Christmas holiday. He was accompanied by his son Falco Briatore and other family members. Top government official who...
A mysterious Twitter account created on Sunday (15 December) declared that it was going to “reveal a portion of Uefa’s corruption and manipulation” before tweeting the exact Champions League Second Round draw match-for-match one day earlier than the actual draw took place. Under the username @uefacorruption, an ominous tweet stated...
Tottenham Hotspur have announced that head coach Andre Villas-Boas has left the club by mutual consent. The Portuguese coach, who took over at Tottenham in the summer of 2012, leaves the club following Sunday’s 5-0 hammering at home to Liverpool. “The club can announce that agreement has been reached with head coach, Andre Villas-Boas,...
A powerful winter storm system struck parts of the Middle East on Friday to the delight of some residents but causing havoc in other locations where snow is a rarity. In Cairo, Egypt snow fell for the first time in 112 years covering parts of the city in a light blanket of white. The scene of snow-covered domes in the normally arid climate was greeted...
Vitimbi actress, Nyasuguta was last week involved in a road accident, Standard is reporting. Nyasuguta, real name Eunice Wambui, is recuperating at Kenyatta National Hospital.Nyasuguta plays the role of Mogaka’s wife in one of KBC’s oldest programmes still airing. She has been acting since 2006.We wish her quick recovery.© nairobiwire.comFollow...
There’ve been a lot of fuss about President Obama’s selfie with Danish Prime Minister during Mandela’s memorial, with a lot of people calling it disrespectful.Michelle Obama’s reactions were however the most publicised.Someone has now replaced the Danish Prime Minister with President Uhuru. The photo would however not be complete...
Zimbabwe is one of the few countries in the world that have no former president. Mugabe has been their leader since independence, and it appears he’s not about to let go.As South Africa and the world mourned Mandela, Mugabe had this message to the people of Zimbabwe… or someone thought this is the message he should give his people. © ...
The sign language interpreter at Mandela’s memoria last week was exposed as a fake. It was even reported that he once faced a murder charge.It’s still astounding how he was able to ‘interpret’ for the entire ceremony, without anyone noticing. All he did was make some gibberish movements with his hands, and no facial expression...
Incase you did not see Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko during the Kenya@50 celebrations on Thursday, you may be pleased to know that he dressed much more decently than we’re used to seeing.In fact, he dressed in our national colours. Just out of the Mandela photoshop controversy, the controversial politician made a point to actually pose for photos...