Category: Gossip & Entertainment

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1,520 total views, 268 views today BY UPESINEWS WRITER ,NAIROBI,8TH JULY 2019-Socialite, Vera Sidika has decided to stop bleaching and go back to her original black skin color. The video vixen shared a new photo of herself on Instagram with her skin looking way darker than usual. She tagged it: “Never be defined by your past… It was just a lesson, not a life sentence. Feels good to be back!!! Black don’t crack. #backtoblack #missedmymelanin #stillbeautiful #blackbarbie.” But a number of people called her out and accused her of editing her photo…

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4,319 total views, 12 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,31ST MAY 2019-Bishops serving  in the NENO EVANJELISM CENTER ministry under the founder  pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a  are in trouble with their superior who accuses them of disrespecting his wife. The controversial poster  who has been in the media  in recent months over controversial events , unleashed  rattled his fellow pastors who he said have been disrespecting his wife Mercedes. NGANGA was not minting his words  and he  wanted them to know NeNo is his church and he should be the leader therefore they…

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4,698 total views, 2 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH MAY 2019-Kenyans and especially on social platforms have continued to pass their congratulations messages to the celebrated gospel artists Kambua Manundu  close to 24 hours after the revealed she had finally gotten pregnant after seven years of trying. The singer has been married for seven years now to Jackson Mathu and had been childless since then. This attracted social media trolls and bullying which always left her stressed. “There’s nothing I haven’t been told, from you must have aborted many children, go get…

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7,364 total views, 3 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,1ST MARCH 2019-Gospel artists Bahati and DK kwenye Beat have found themselves on the receiving end as fans attacked them across the social media expressing their Disappointment after the two artists dropped their latest song dubbed sorry. The fans see it as one out of many strategies that has been employed by the two artists seeking attention while at the same time raking in millions . According to comments from across the social media platforms sampled by UpesiNews  say Bahati was no different from…

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8,144 total views, 2 views today BY UPESINEWS REPORTER,NAIROBI,6TH FEB 2019-Kenyan ladies have to thank their lucky stars .This is after one of their own even though in a different perspective sociolite cum business woman decided to offer advice s. Blogger Lisa Gaitho was in the headline after she revealed that she has parted ways with her Nigerian ‘sponsor’ three years down the line. Her break up ignited a series of online conversation forcing socialite cum business woman Huddah Monroe to speak up. Huddah urged Kenyan ladies to steer clear of Nigerian…

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1,812 total views, 2 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,18TH JAN 2019-Until the January 15 2019 Terror attack in Nairobi’s West lands area happened little had been known about one woman Violet Wanjiru also known Kemunto . However it is the events that followed the attack at DusitD2 Hotel that led detectives to Mucatha, Ruaka in Kiambu County where the terrorists were staying. This is what made the world to know about this beautiful woman whom many now associate her with terrorism.We take a walk into a path little known to just help in…

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3,227 total views, 4 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI, 15TH DEC 2018-Gospel singer Size 8  has finally confirmed that she is expectant  with baby number two. The gospel star was initially hesitant to revel the news or even commend on it when confronted about  the subject. Whoever it was not too long before the truth came out  from her fans  who  noticed Size 8’s burgeoning baby bump when she took to social media and posted a photo of herself a few weeks ago. “I will not deny nor confirm but let us…

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4,313 total views, 8 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,22ND NOV 2018-A seven minutes video clip doing round on social media where Gospel musician Rose Muhando  is seen at pastor  James Maina Nganga has elicited sharp condemnation from across the east African region. The clip shows pastor Nganga of  neno evangelism driving demons out of her in what looked like a stage managed    show. The video clip has attracted condemnation with many people calling it a lie meant to sanitize both the poster and the singer who are deemed controversial   What…

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3,869 total views, 3 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH NOV 2018-Journalist Jacque Maribe  was on Saturday seen in public for the very fist time since she was set free from prison in Monica Kimani murder case .Citizen Television  journalist attended Samburu West Member of Parliament Naisula Lesuuda’s colorful wedding ceremony. Maribe arrived at the event on board Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria’s chopper. Several dignitaries took to social media to congratulate the new bride among them Parliamentary speaker Justin Muturi and Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatangi. “Hearty congratulations to Samburu West MP, Hon. Naisula…

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2,218 total views, 2 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,12TH NOV 2018-Sports news anchor and reporter Abuller Ahmed has quit KTN dealing  a blow to Mombasa road based Standard media group which owns KTN -On Ahmed took to social media  on Monday to announce that he was leaving KTN. The swahili prolific anchor  thanked his fans and colleagues for working closely and supporting him during his three year tenure at Standard media. Upesi News has since established that  he will be joining  the recently launched Switch TV. The journalist is a graduate of…

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2,385 total views, 2 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,2ND OCT 2018-Media mogul Majizzo is the father of Hamisa Mobetto’s firstborn child Fantasy. He has finally put a ring on actress Elizabeth Michael, popularly known as Lulu. Hamisa Mobetto recently mentioned that she was wishing him well in his planned marriage with Lulu. Loading…

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2,789 total views, 3 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH SEPT 2018-A section of Kenyans  have decided to stands with Citizen TV’s Jacque Maribe after the s fiance, Joe Irungu alias Jowie Joe  was arrested in connection with the brutal murder of 28 year old, Monica Nyawira Kimani. However on Tuesday Kenyans especially on Social media attacked the TV girl for having dated a killer in the first place.Some of the accused her of going after money but not character.But in a rejoinder others came to Maribe’s defence saying it was love that…

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2,916 total views, 2 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH SEPT,2018-After ten years of marital bliss and challenges  Ugandan artist Jose Chameleone and his wife Daniella have  decided to part ways due to irreconcilable differences.This has been confirmed by Chameleon  himself. Daniela has complained of being cheated on several times and whenever it happens she finds out tries to solve it together but the same keeps on being repeated. However Chameleon  in a post he shared seems to be blaming himself for what has happened.Here is the portion of the post: “Everything has…

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2,635 total views, 2 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,7TH SEPT 2018-The move by Diamond Platnumtz  to publicly blast  Hamisa Mobetto for using witchcraft to lure him into marriage has not gone down well with Mobetto who has decided to respond. The ‘Nibebe’ hit maker responded after a voice note of a secret recordings of Hamisa consulting a witchdoctor leaked online. “Unapotaka kwenda kwa mganga uniroge mimi, na mamangu na familia yangu, unaonekana wewe haushindwi kumuua hata mamangu kama unawaza eti mimi nikupe nyumba sijui nikupe nini. Voice note zinatambaa tambaa, mimi pia…

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1,939 total views, 2 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,7TH SEPT 2018-Kenyan king of rap music  Octopizzo (Henry Ohanga his real name) is a proud graduate from University of Pennsylvania. The Kibera rapper was pursuing an undergraduate programme in Social Impact Strategy at the university. The musician broke the news on his  social media  platforms. “Thanks to @uofpenn for the Knowledge, happy to be a graduate in 2018 something that I already gave up on! After high school but education has no age limit,” wrote Octopizzo in part. Octo reveals that he never…

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2,312 total views, 2 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,31ST AUG 2018-Changes in lifestyle that occurs with modern technology continue to impact society in wrong and good ways.The reality of this development has caught up with NTV’s Jane Ngoiri  who has had to confess that she is struggling with what to her was until not long time ago  a blessing. The Swahili news anchor and reporter  who many people do not know much of her family life  has come out to confess that her son is addicted to her tablet  which does not…

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2,495 total views, 3 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH AUG 2018-The media council of Kenya has threatened to take disciplinary action against Citizen TV’s news anchor Jeff Koinange over breach of the media watchdog’s  code of conduct. In a statement sent to the management of citizen television royal media services ,MCK has expressed displeasure  with the manner in which Koinange conducted the interview with Central organization of trade union’s secretary general Francis Atwoli on Wednesday night. MCK says Koinange while conducting the interview breached the regulation governing the conduct of media after…

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2,763 total views, 2 views today BY  JOAN WANJIUKU,NAIROBI,10TH AUG 2018-Many questions have arose on how just young adults and the youths are starting to engage into early sexual activities and if there is anything that can be done to correct the situation. The unfortunate truth is that it may be too late to find a solution to this Pandora box or you can as well call it a riddle. A recent study conducted by a united states youth and young adult welfare issues research firm shows that the modern way of…

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2,323 total views, 3 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,DESKA,10TH  AUG 2018-Talk of  gratefulness and one man knows how to be grateful.  Lava Lava  who for some time has been recording under wasafi records is thankful  to his boss Diamond Platnumz  after a surprise gift of a brand new Toyota Harrier. On Thursday  Diamond surprised Lava Lava and Mbosso Khan, another signee, with the cars. Speaking to Wasafi TV, the Utatulia hit maker, said that such gifts from the boss means that he has value in the company. “Namshukuru sana.Unajua sisi tumepitia Maisha magumu sana. Mtu…

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2,689 total views, 3 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,3RD AUG 2018-Francis Luchivya and Jacline Ominde also known as Wilbroda have received a warm welcome as they officially announced their completed mission of joining Media max limited owned Milele FM. The pair who were the hosts of the breakfast  show at Radio citizen will now host the mid morning show at Milele kazi mpango. On Friday the two presenters and others who also joined the Kijabe street station among the Kaka zema and Jalang’o who both came from royal media services as well…

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1,264 total views, 2 views today BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,31ST JULY 2018-Ebru TV’s swahili news Anchor and editor Victor Wetende  ON Tuesday evening announced  his  official departure  upon finishing his 7pm news. In an emotional massage to his fans and viewers Wetende thanked  them  for the support they have accorded him while at the station adding that it is because of their support that he has come this far.”Mimi ni mimi bila wewe mtazamaji wangu nitakukosa sana kwenye taarifa hii lakini najua iko siku.he said.loosely translated to ?(am not whom am without you…

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1,061 total views, 4 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH JULY 2018-Gospel Musician Ringtone Apoko is officially an Anglican Priest. The musician  confirmed the development in post  on his Instagram profile. The singer  has in the past partnered with renowned artsist across East Africa among them Christine Shusho producing hit songs such as tenda wema nenda zako. Recently he made  a proposal to Zari Hassan with a Range Rover and offering to take care of her kids. He is also famed for his pamela hit which propelled him to fame. A fan commented…

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753 total views, 3 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH JULY 2018– Janet Mbugua’s husband Eddie and his twin brother Paul are starting their own show. The huge announcement was made by Eddie on social media platforms. He said his wife Janet Mbugua and his brother’s wife Evaline Momanyi have helped them come up with the new show. “Excited to announce today a new personal project I’ve been working on after a bit of a shove from the Mrs. 😉 @officialjanetmbugua @mwaurasworld,” wrote Eddie. Double Opinion(DO2) Eddie and Paul’s new show is dubbed…

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374 total views, 3 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH JULY 2018-Kenyan rhumba lovers  will have a chance to enjoy what they like most when  Congolese singer and songwriter Fally Ipupa   performs in Nairobi on Saturday August 4th 2018. The singer will have a live performance of his new album Tokooos. This is Fally Ipupa’s fourth solo album, and the most ambitious in years. The rhumba maestro is attempting to take his style, deeply rooted in Congolese rhumba mainstream with the new fourth album. The singer will have a live performance of his…

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580 total views, 3 views today BY CORRESPONDENT,KERICHO,16TH JULY 2018-Guests at a popular hotel  in Kericho were  treated to Dramatic scene  Sunday evening after the  hotel’s management reportedly denied Laikipia Woman Rep Catherine Waruguru and her spouse access citing lack of evidence they were a married.   Waruguru protested after she was denied accommodation at Sunshine Upperhill hotel. Waruguru was in Kericho to visit her father-in-law. “I checked in at the hotel at 4pm and filled the registration card which indicated my name and my husband’s and was given room 402,” she…

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195 total views, 3 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,13TH JULY 2018-President Uhuru Kenyatta  and deputy president William Ruto are among  Twitter account holders who have lost fans on their respective accounts  in the last 24 hours.This is courtesya wave of  “fake” accounts that has seen famous people across the world lose up to a million followers. The social media platform is removing locked accounts from follower counts to increase credibility. Kenyatta  has his twittters account wih the highest number of followers standing at  3,234,935 followers as of Thursday July 12 but lost 16,071…

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552 total views, 3 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,12TH JULY 2018-Miss Langata Prison 2016 beauty pageant winner Ruth Kamande has asked  for forgiveness after she was accused of murdering her boyfriend in 2015 has asked the court to forgive her of the sad incident. The accused has already been found guilty of killing Farid Mohammed on September 20, 2015, in Buru Buru estate, Nairobi county. She is said to have stabbed Mohammed 22 times with a kitchen knife.She will be sentenced on July 19. In her defense , the accused through her lawyer told High Court judge Jessie Lesiit…

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842 total views, 5 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,4TH JULY 2018-A Kenyan woman has been sentenced to  10 years in prison in the UK for running two brothels.She was also accused of having enslaved  a Romanian woman. Hannah Wambui Muya her real Kenyan name from  Kahurura forest where her parents were squatters. She later changed her name to Ann Wambui Muya. while in Uk she was known as Ann O’Brien . An account is given  about chilling Revelations on her prostitution empire in the UK that saw her become millionaire.In 1997  She…

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347 total views, 3 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,30TH JUNE 2018- Many have been asking where Doreen Gatwiri  went after leaving Lavington based Ebru TV.Well www.upesinews.co.ke has the answer.We have since Authoritatively established that the pretty queen will be heading to the Nation center on Kimathi street ,Nairobi. It will  be remembered that Doreen  has been missing from the screed since November 2017 when she quit Ebru TV. However she can now be happy since she will be joining NTV  having gotten green pastures over there. Thanks to the exit of NTV’s…

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821 total views, 3 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,20TH JUNE 2018-Kanze Dena  has begun  her official duties at state house as she briefed  the country planned Obama visit in July on Wednesday. Kanze  was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta as deputy state house spokesperson early this month. In her briefing She told the country  that President Kenyatta was aware that Obama was indeed confirmed to be coming to Kenya. Obama will visit his ancestral land of Kogello in Siaya county where he will launch several projects.He is expected in the country on…

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444 total views, 4 views today   BY CORRESPONDENT,MOMBASA ,9TH JUNE 2018-Ian Nzioka from Mombasa  is the latest  a Million winner of Betpawa jackpot.  Nzioka, a father of two, staked Sh10 and made 13 correct predictions to bag the Sh1 million on offer, becoming only the second winner of betPawa jackpot. The Mombasa-based painter, was presented with a dummy cheque for Sh1 million in a ceremony in Nairobi on Wednesday. And Nzioka (right) cautioned punters on the dangers associated with addiction to gaming. “Young punters should know that betting is addictive and…

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249 total views, 4 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,7TH JUNE,2018-Tanzanian bongo star Sam Wa Ukweli has passed away. According to Tanzanian press, the Sina Raha hit maker was ill and got overwhelmed while in studio with his producer. He passed away on Wednesday 6th June at night.   Loading…

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461 total views, 4 views today BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,7TH JUNE 2018-Bongo movie actor  Rose Ndauka  is facing serious scandal related to  fraud  where she is accused  of withholding her a her employee  salary a mounting to  over  TZS 150,000.According to a popular Clouds FM radio show known as Shilawadu  it has been reported that   a a certain lady the name Stumai   has accused  Rose  for  not paying him the cash after he provided a service to the actor. Through an interview  with the FM station the lady says she was employed  in…

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214 total views, 4 views today BY JOAN WANJIUKU,NAIROBI,6TH JUNE,2018-Kanze Dena  has left the royal media group where she was a Swahili news anchor as well as a director  to state house . This follows her  appointment by President Uhuru Kenyatta on June 5  as  the new Deputy State House Spokesperson and Deputy Head of the Presidential Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU). Dena will take leadership of digital, messaging, research, branding and press. She has been tasked with putting the focus on President Uhuru’s brand positioning, messaging and media relations with respect to…

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274 total views, 6 views today BY KORIR JUMA, 31ST MAY 2018-Uganda MPs  have  passed a controversial bill that imposes taxes on Social Media services and mobile money transactions. Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2018 critics say that the law will violate the people’s freedom of expression online while the taxing of mobile money transactions will be a blow to the low income earners. WhatsApp users will starting July 1, 2018 part with at least Sh.5 (Ush200) daily levy which will amount to Sh.1,900 per year, which junior Planning minister David Bahati is in…

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458 total views, 4 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,11TH MAY 2018-In the recent weeks fans of two bongo artists have  Diamond platinumz and Alikiba been treated to what looked like differences in greetings when the two met at a burial ceremony  .Fans feel it was not the best style to greet each other.Especially the way Ali Kiba extended his hand towards Diamond intending to greet him. The two had met  at the  burial of Agnes Gerald ‘Masongange. Diamond and his entourage walked into the venue late when the burial ceremony was well…

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511 total views, 5 views today BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,7TH MAY 2018-Not many men are blessed to have a wife who cherishes them so dearly,but one man by the name of king Kaka can thank his  God  for being among the very lucky men to have an adoring wife. During his big day  His wife, Nana Owiti, did not disappoint taking to  Instagram to make his day.She decided to share  a lovely message that has worth eliciting jealousy among his circles. Here is the text: “Another year around the sun ☀ A lot has changed…

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286 total views, 5 views today BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,4TH MAY  2018-The songstress Ruby is known to her fans as a person who means business with what she does.However what has kept her fans talking is not exactly that ,it is the recent photos emerging from their favorite artist.   The singer famous for her Na yule  song has shared images on her Instagram that shows she has increased considerably especially her behind. Her fans claim that it is all the work of Photoshop.the question is what is the truth? Word has it…

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356 total views, 2 views today BY KORIR JUMA,17TH APRIL 2018-Tanzania’s top music star Diamond Platnumz has been arrested for posting pictures that authorities say breach cultural norms. Communications Minister Harrison Mwakwembe said in parliament that the images project acts that go against a law that bans such acts. Police are also looking for Bongo artist Nandi over similar claims. An Instagram post of Diamond playfully kissing an unidentified woman has been shared by several news site. It is unclear if these are the pictures that have got the artist in trouble:…

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730 total views, 2 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,4TH APRIL 2018-Royal Media Services has made changes in its management structure bringing in new faces to head its key departments in Television and Radio sections. The move according to sources is aimed at helping the company in realizing its  strategic vision and mission. The changes announced by the Group Managing Director Mr. Wachira Waruru will see some familiar faces who have worked in other media establishments such as NTV and standard media group brought into the Maalim juma road situated company. “On behalf…

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11,697 total views, 3 views today BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,28TH FEB 2018-A video depicting Comedian Eric Omondi swimming with boys while totally nude that has been doing round on social media has angered Kenyans.  Immediately the video started doing round  Kenyans  did not shy away but negatively took it up right on with the comedian calling him irresponsible and embarrassing. The video clip shows omondi swiming amongest boys in lake Turkana. Coffek reacts The Consumer federation Kenya  was among the first to express their displeasure.Through its twitter  handle the body said.: COFEK, Kenya…

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7,429 total views, 3 views today BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,19TH FEB 2018-Every new parent finds himself or herself over excited upon becoming first time mothers of fathers.This is true with gospel singer Bahati and his wife Daina Marua. The two love birds were blessed  with a beautiful baby girl on valentines day which was celebrated all over the world on February 14. Bahati as the father did not hid his joy taking to social media to share photos of their young child barely a week old,this is what has angered his fans across…

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1,135 total views, 2 views today BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,16TH FEB 2018-Citizen TV’s swahili news anchor  Swaleh Mdoe has shocked many  with his revelation  that he wants to sell one of his kidneys in order to settle pressing financial issues. He said that he has consulted his doctor and will even be putting an advertisement on the Newspaper to ensure that he gets a worthy buyer. “I would even be placing a newspaper advert if that is what it takes to get a worthy client,” the news anchor stated. The veteran journalist  says…

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655 total views, 2 views today BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,16TH FEB 2018-After promising their fans a come back hit song and video immediately they were released from prison courtesy of presidential pardon,Tanzanian artists  Babu Seya and Papil Kocha have fulfilled their promise releasing a new video.The song titled “waambie”  which loosely translates to tell them. The two singers had been jailed for life after they were found guilty of rape and defilement. They were set free end of last year after president John Pombe Magufuli ordered their release as well as other inmates…

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941 total views, 3 views today BY SAMSON MBII,NAIROBI 7TH FEB 2018-There has been uproar especially on Social media as Kenyans condemned publishing the death announcement of popular businessman Jimmy Wanjigi by the Daily nation. Nation Media Group (NMG)   which owns the daily nation has apologized for erroneously publishing the announcement . NMG says that they have also reported the matter to the police. “We refer to the publication of a death and funeral announcement of James Richard Wanjagi bearing the picture of Mr. Jimi Wanjigi that was erroneously published in the…

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1,062 total views, 2 views today BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,1st FEB 2018- Ugandan musician Mowzey Radio has passed on . The singer was taken to hospital  a week ago after being involved in a bar brawl that left him with head injuries.He has been  in a comma since then. The singer is reported to have passed  on  today (Thursday  2 February) at 6 a.m. The Ugandan artists had shown financial support for the singer . President Yoweri Museveni also boosted family with a 30,000,000 Ugandan shillings towards the hospital bill. According to his…