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Jalang'o

Jalang’o responds to Khaligraph Jones’s new mansion

Renowned Kenyan Politician Jalang’o has responded after rapper Khaligraph Jones shared a glimpse of his new multi-million mansion.  Taking to his x account, Jalang’o expressed that he wished he could experience the same problems the rapper has. “Wish to have problems that Khaligraph is having, that your house is too big that they confuse it to a mall.’’ Khaligraph Jones has been trending on social media after he shared pictures of his luxurious mansion which netizens quickly edited into a mall. In the post, the rapper was seated alongside his mother on an L-shaped couch, with the background featuring a long staircase with white railings and several large windows that allowed ample light to illuminate the interior of the house. He later posted another snap, responding to netizens who had criticized his house, humorously calling it a mall. “Good morning, Kenya. I’m reporting live from Garden City. I’m ready for your daily advice to kickstart my day.’’  

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Irene

Diana Marua’s former househelp Irene Nekesa shares details about her departure from the Bahati house

Irene Nekesa, the former house manager at the Bahati’s household has denied the rumours circulating all over the social media claiming that she was fired by the Bahatis. She has maintained that it was a mutual decision between her and the Bahati family.  “I know there are people saying I was fired, but that’s not true. They were kind and supportive about my decision to move on. We did not part ways on bad terms. They encouraged me to explore my potential and try new things. So, please, to everyone who thinks there was drama – there wasn’t.” According to Irene, she had reached a point where she was encouraged to pursue her own growth and opportunities. She further expressed gratitude to the Bahatis who had been her employers for several years, and clarified that the parting was conflict–free and supportive. “I was doing my job well.  I  worked hard, and Diana and Bahati appreciated that. We have a lot of love for each other. It wasn’t about us having any problems; it was just time for me to move on, grow, and start building something for myself. They even suggested I go find my path or help someone else, just as they had helped me. They didn’t just let me go without a plan.” Talking about the rumour that she and Diana Marua had unfollowed each other on social media,Irene  explained that any unfollowing might have been accidental, as she was unaware of it until people started messaging her about it. “I didn’t even know about it until people began sending me messages saying, ‘Hey, did you unfollow Diana?It wasn’t intentional on my part. Maybe I was holding my phone and it happened by mistake, or maybe it was just some social media glitch. But no, there’s no issue. I still have love and respect for her.” Disclosing about her next step,  Irene says is focusing on creating content on social media, exploring other employment opportunities, and building her brand. She said that the experience she gained from working for the Bahatis had taught her a lot, and she felt ready to apply her skills in a new setting. “I’m trying to find new opportunities and see what the future holds for me. I learned a lot while working with Diana, and now it’s time for me to apply that experience elsewhere. I’m excited about the next chapter, and I’m grateful to the Bahati family for everything they did for me.” She furthermore encouraged her followers to focus on the positive and support her as she moves forward.

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Gathoni

MP Gathoni Wamuchomba writes A Letter to Speaker of the National Assembly seeking adjournment of house business to debate the SHIF

Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has penned a letter to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, seeking adjournment of house business to debate the Social Health Insurance Fund(SHIF). Wamuchomba wants speaker Wetangula to consider her request for adjournment, arguing that the SHIF system has several inefficiencies.  ”There exists a growing uncertainty and confusion on the Implementation of SHIF countrywide. This Morning I wrote to the Speaker of the National Assembly asking to adjourn the house business to Debate on SHIF. Achieving this requires fundamental changes to create a health system that can deliver. The current system is riddled with inefficiencies and fragmentation. The resources and funds are either misused or overused resulting in substandard health outcomes. Kenya has been on a journey to fix the healthcare system to make it more equal, accessible, and affordable for all.’’ She further notes that the government failed to adhere to a court order that declared certain sections of the Social Health Insurance Act unconstitutional, yet proceeded with the rollout. According to her, the Parliament was given 90 days to review the suspended provisions, but is yet to act on this despite the rollout. According to the lawmaker, numerous legal cases concerning the SHIF are still pending in court, making it inappropriate for the government to proceed with implementing the program. ”In this regard and the above explained grave situation, I wish to indulge you to consider as a matter of priority to adjourn the business of the house on 12th November 2024 to debate and deliberate on resolving the deplorable health crisis facing the country.I want to draw your attention to the fact that on 19 July 2024, the High Court declared some provisions of the Social Health Insurance Act (SHIA), the Digital Health Act (DHA), and the Primary Health Care Act (PHCA) unconstitutional but suspended the effect of its judgment for 120 days to allow for Parliament to make amendments to the inherent unconstitutional provisions and public participation in the respective Acts. This is yet to be done by Parliament. There are still legal challenges in court on the implementation of SHIF.’’ MP Wamuchomba said that the SHIF system was set for failure after what she termed as a public admission from top government officials as challenges that the SHIF scheme was marred with. Wamuchomba is a leader who is mostly known for her hard stand on public interest matters  

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Iyanii

Iyanii Opens Up About his struggle with Depression Last Year

Kenyan Singer Iyanii  mostly known from the hit song ‘pombe’ has opened up about his personal struggle with depression in 2023, revealing how he turned to music as a therapeutic outlet. In a recent  interview with Nairobi News, the musician  shared his difficult journey and how it led to the creation of his hit song ‘Maisha’ which also features Mejja. According to him, during this challenging period, he found comfort in music, which ultimately inspired him to write ‘Maisha’, a track that struck a chord with many of his fans.  The collaboration with Mejja came about as Iyanii reached out to him, sharing his emotional struggles.  “There was a time when I was deeply depressed. Things just weren’t going right. I called Meja and told him I was going through a tough time. We were both facing our own challenges,” Iyanii explained. The two artists connected over their shared experiences and decided to create the song together, aiming to send a message of hope to their listeners.Despite everything we go through in life, things will get better.”  Talking on the reasons behind his depression, Iyanii attributed it to the pressures and uncertainties of life.  “Sometimes, it feels like everything is overwhelming, and you feel alone with no one to turn to.’’  He furthermore expressed gratitude for the support of those around him, including long-time friends and colleagues. Iyanii went on to emphasize the importance of using music to reach his audience and inspire others. “I want people to hear my songs, whether in clubs, weddings, or at home, and feel uplifted.’’

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Millicent Omanga

Millicent Omanga Buys A Brand New Bentley Bentayga

Former nominated Senator Millicent Omanga recently flaunted her financial muscle after acquiring a swanky Bentley Bentayga worth Ksh 26m. Omanga, who was recently appointed to join the Board of the Local Authorities Provident Fund, took to her social media to share her new acquisition with her followers. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”  Omanga announced her latest vehicle just six months after displaying a brand new Range Rover, which she also claimed to have added to her growing collection of exquisite machines. However,many Kenyans flocked to the comment section  questioning how she afforded the Bentley Bentayga with a KSh 26 million base price.  The Bentley Bentaygas made in 2021 are priced between USD 177, 000 and USD 250,000 this is between Ksh 23 million and Ksh 32 million, depending on the model and condition of the Bentley.  

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Miracle Baby

Miracle baby revert to secular performance in club months after declaring he is pastor and a gospel artist

Renowned Kenyan artist Peter Miracle Baby has left many of his fans confused after a video of him performing secular songs such as ‘Wamlambez’ in a club has circulated  online. The musician who was in the company of his wife Carol Katrue was entertaining a group of revelers who appeared to be quite familiar with the song. The video circulates months after Miracle Baby announced that he had given his life to Christ and converted to a Gospel artist. In the beginning of the year , Miracle Baby’s life took a major change when he was hospitalized and underwent four surgeries due to a gastrointestinal condition In February, the singer who had been admitted at the hospital, declared that he intended on becoming a preacher once he was discharged from the hospital. He furthermore shared a video expressing his gratitude to the Almighty and conveyed his determination to preach the word of God. In June Miracle Baby was ordained by Apostle John Pau and he declared that the journey had officially began and there was no going back.  He described himself as Pastor Peter Mwangi. “I have been approved as a pastor by apostle John Paul. I will serve God. Thank you apostle John Paul for greeting me with oil, I will serve God until the end of the world.” A Month after his wife Carol Katrue revealed that he would be preaching online as he was not under any church. The couple noted that they decided to avoid churches because some wanted to take advantage of them. “Peter is not under any church. He will be preaching for you online. You won’t be seeing us in any church. He needs a spiritual dad and we had tried, not once or twice or three but because of reasons we can’t say here. We saw that there was something beneficial…this wants to benefit from this, so we decided to better quit.”  

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Harmonize

Musician Harmonize Shocks Many After Attending A church Service

Tanzanian singer Harmonize, attended a service last weekend at a prominent pastor’s ministry. Pastor Tony Kapola welcomed the Tanzanian singer warmly and offered prayers for him. The artist  was given the opportunity to address the congregation and  confirmed that he is a bid fan of God. “There are a lot of places I would have been at this moment, but I chose to be here where the voice of God is being heard. It is a blessing. I am a very big fan of God.” Commenting on the sermon, he expressed how he had been blessed and promised to return to the church. “Pastor said we are lucky as we have known God when we are young.” He went on and knelt, raised his hands, and received a prayer from the pastor. Harmonize, who is Muslim, later responded to fans on social media, saying that everyone depends on God. “We all are depending on God. Get close to him, he will do the rest.” He furthermore noted that although he is a devout Muslim, he feels free to attend church services and dismissed rumours that he had been paid to do so. “It is so funny that some people think I was paid to be there. There is no pastor who can pay me or is able to buy my faith; I am past that. I am proudly Muslim and will forever go to church, especially those that teach how to know God more.”  

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Sakaja

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Plans to Combat Water Shortage in Nairobi

The capital residents are set to receive an additional 140 million litres of water through a new development project called the Northern Water Collection Tunnel spearheaded by Governor Johnson Sakaja in a bid to combat water shortage in the city. The governor has recently confirmed that the project was on its final leg of development and that engineers are currently conducting final quality and content tests on the water before its full release into Nairobi’s distribution network. “The time to talk is over. Expect clean water, and for those who have been getting water once a week, you will now see more. This project is crucial, and we’re planning ahead to meet the demands of our growing population.” According to Sakaja, the urgency of more water supply in the capital city would alleviate the water shortage that many residents across Nairobi face. The Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company Managing Director Engineer Nahashon Muguna, who was also present at the meeting confirmed that some parts of Nairobi had already started benefitting from the new tunnel. Sakaja furthermore thanked all stakeholders involved in bringing the project to fruition, including the National Government as well as both the Kiambu and Murang’a County Governments. “We are grateful for President Ruto’s commitment to this project, and for the support of neighboring counties. We will continue to work together as we look toward phase two, which will further address Nairobi’s water needs.’’ This project will not only bring relief to millions of Nairobi residents who experience water shortage but also trigger infrastructural development projects in Nairobi.  

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Ciru Muriuki

Ciru Muriuki announces her return to social media after a long break to heal from her personal loss

Socialite and former TV & radio host, Angela Wanjiru Muriuki, who is popularly known as Ciru Muriuki, has finally announced her return to social media after a long break to heal from her personal loss. Ciru Muriuki was engaged to the late Charles Ouda, who was involved in numerous Kenyan productions. In a recent Instagram story, Ciru expressed her gratitude to her fans for their unwavering support and love during her difficult time.  “I had to take a small break from socials. As y’all know, this has been THE HARDEST year of my life. There’s been a lot of life stuff that I needed to sort out. Aki, thank you all for your DMs, for your support, and for your love. EHE, what did I miss?? ^^” Tragically, Ciru’s fiancé,the late Charles Ouda, passed away shortly after they had gotten engaged.  Ouda, known for his roles in projects like Makutano Junction, The First Grader, and Count It Out, was not only a gifted actor but also a distinguished film director and scriptwriter. The late Charlse also starred in popular TV shows including The Know Zone, Changing Times (KTN), Higher Learning, Changes, Mali (NTV), Second Family, Crime and Justice (Showmax), and Salem (Maisha Magic). Ciru Muriuki began her career at Homeboyz Radio in 2008, captivating late-night listeners.  Over the years, she made significant contributions to Kiss 100 radio, Nation Media Group, Royal Media Services, and Mediamax Networks, showcasing her versatility and storytelling talents. She also worked at the BBC from 2018 till 2022.  

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