Author: Eva Nyambura

Matatus that stayed off the roads on Monday risk losing their licenses, Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has said. Speaking in Likoni, the bullish CS maintained that the government was not letting up on the nationwide crackdown on traffic violation. “The operators who have decided to withdraw their vehicles from the road can keep them home as long as they want because we are not changing our position,” he said. Matiang’i also insisted that the crackdown will not be a one or two day affair, but will stay so as to bring order back into the lives of the people. “None…

Tanzania’s fastest rising singer, Aslay had an accident and slipped off the stage while performing at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu. Sharing a video on Instagram, the 23 year old said that he was not hurt in the accident, as the impact was not bad and it is normal for performers to face such challenges. “It’s normal for celebrities and performers to encounter some challenging moments while on stage and mine came through yesterday, I slipped on stage but miraculously I wasn’t hurt.” Read: Jaguar Criticizes Harmonize For Failing To Perform In Eldoret Aslay was carried off the ground…

Kenyans on social media are displeased with a Churchill Show camera person for embarrassing an audience member. This was during the live recording in Thika when the cameraman put on blast a man in the audience as MC Jessy advised the women against dating or getting involved with the good looking men. He asked them to instead settle for the not so appealing men who will not attract other women. Disgusted by the cameraman’s actions, some people said that it was downright disrespectful for him or her to embarrass the man. But Jessy trying to salvage the issue, said that…

Migori Governor Okoth Obado joined Deputy President William Ruto in Nyeri county on Sunday, where they attended the Dr Wahome Gakuru Memorial day. On Saturday, Obado declared that he is switching camp in order to support the Deputy President in his course for development. “Is there a problem if I work with Governor Obado? I will continue to work with him to deliver development to our people. I will not mind what is said of our closeness. Let us stop this incessant politics and embrace unity and development. The time will come for us to talk politics,” DP Ruto said…

A major showdown looms on Monday as public service vehicles (PSV) have declared that the matatu strike is still on, as government begins implementation of Michuki rules. The Federation of Public Transport Operators advised its members to withdraw their services starting Monday, in protest of the law enforcement, arguing that they need more time to comply. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i maintained that the crackdown is still on and any PSV found in violation of michuki traffic laws will face instant fines or arrest. “There is no turning back from Monday, they must comply including insurance companies stopping dubious deals,” Matiangi said.…

Tanzanian model, Hamisa Mobetto has landed a new deal as Freestyle sanitary towels brand ambassador. The new deal adds to the many moves that she has been making lately, since breaking up with her second baby daddy. The 23 year old just got back to Tanzania from her US trip with fellow singer Christian Bella. She was also recently appointed as the Prima Afro hair brand ambassador and as the as the Tanzanian Communication Regulatory Authority’s (TCRA) ‘Be Smart’ campaign brand ambassador. Read: Samsung Sues Its Brand Ambassador For Preferring To Use An iPhone X The mother of two just introduced her…

Popular DJ Creme de la creme was on Friday evening assaulted by Kilifi OCS, Mr Konchole for allegedly refusing to pay bribe. Through an Instagram post, Creme shared that the OCS stormed at the club he was working at and started assaulting him, before getting away with his Laptop. “The OCS Kilifi, Mr Konchole Jumped over the Dj Booth at around 4AM chocked me ,before Slapping me A Goodone .??? The guy went ahead and unplugged the Laptop before leaving with it.” he posted. He said that it is because he refused to pay bribe, that the OCS slapped him…

J Blessing is stirring the pot of rumors that holds the question, ‘Who is Avril’s baby daddy?’. The producer posted a photo of his alleged new bae on his Instastory and fans are wondering who she is and what happened to his alleged relationship with singer Avril. Just a few weeks ago, J blessing posted a photo of his alleged girlfriend, identifying her as #RoyalT, to wish her a happy birthday. Read: Did Singer Avril Get Engaged To Mystery Man During Diani Weekend Getaway? Another photo stirring questions is the one he posted on his Instastory (see below). Fans are wondering…

A Homabay county official, Thadayo Nyakwaka, who worked as the head of Laboratory department in Rangwe Sub- county hospital has committed suicide. Mr Nyakwaka is said to have faced financial challenges which has prompted him to try to commit suicide a number of times. The victim is reported to have drowned himself in a well, inside his home compound. This is not the first time as he had previously tried to drown himself in a pit-latrine. “He had attempted to plunge himself in a pit latrine but the latrine had no water. His sister followed him and got him out…

The Rugby Kenya Sevens Team members decided to jump on the famous Malwedhe challenge which has been going viral for the past week. The challenge involves a dance where people collapse at every turn, in line with the song which sings, “Kena le bolwedhe bja go idibala, wa nhlala kea idibala (I have a sickness of collapsing, if you break up with me, I collapse.)” South Africa’s King Monada released the song about how relationships and break ups affect his health. Read: Lilian Muli Takes Chopper Ride With Boyfriend Jared Nevaton To Kisii (Photos) The challenge has elicited mixed reactions as…

Two people have lost their lives in a morning accident at Lukenya area in Athi River, on Nairobi- Mombasa Highway. The accident occured at 1.30 AM, when a passenger ‘Mash Poa’ bus collided with an Isuzu lorry which was trying to overtake other vehicles. The injured passengers were rushed to Machakos Level 5 Hospital and are said to have sustained minor injuries. Read: Propesa Escape Unhurt In Tragic Accident Along Mombasa Road The deceased bodies were transported to Shalom Community Hospital Mortuary. Police are still carrying out investigations. https://twitter.com/Chris_Juma11/status/1061494722823442432 Do you have a story you want told? Do you know of…

Vera Sidika has now ventured into music after breaking up with her former boo, Otile Brown. The song titled ‘Nalia’ was released on Saturday and by Sunday morning it was trending at number 1, on youTube. The song hits back at Otile for claiming that Vera had aborted his child and that she frequently asked him for money. Vera says that the abortion claim was a hoax and that she was the one who normally paid for dates when they went out. Read: Diamond Platnumz Promises To Support Hawa After Successful Treatment The song features Tanzanian model, Calisah, as the main…

Tanzanian songstress Nandy, born Faustina Charles Mfinaga, turned 26 year old on Thursday and to celebrate, she bought herself a brand new BMW X1. Nandy is one of the fastest rising singer in East Africa with hits like Ninogeshe, and Njiwa featuring Kenya’s Willy Paul. “Happy birthday to me… naamini kwenye kazi na jasho langu!! baada ya kazi ngumu za hapa na pale si mbaya kujizawadia kidogo ulicho nacho ila shukrani zangu za dhati kwa managment yangu, team yangu, ma fans wangu na wote walioko nyuma yangu!!! Media zote blogs zote, THT family.. Ni furaha kubwa sana leo kutimiza ndoto ya…

The Federation of Public Transport Operators has advised its members to withdraw their services starting Monday. The federation chairman Edwin Mukabana on Saturday told reporters that they need time to adhere to the new traffic guidelines also known as the Michuki Rules. “We would like to advise our members to withdraw their services on Monday for the purposes of aligning our operations to the new guidelines,” Mukabana said. Mr Mukabana has also noted that they have written to the Ministry of Transport seeking clarifications on some of the guidelines which he said are discriminatory. These guidelines include; changing PSVs’ colour to white, charging vehicle owners for…

NTV’s Mark Masai is the newest dad in town. Masai and his wife Fiona Nduta welcomed their bundle of joy on Thursday night. The baby girl, Kahawa Tungu understands was given the name Nashipae, meaning happiness. The news anchor had earlier indicated that he and Fiona were not in a hurry to expand their family. Read: Diamond Platnumz Celebrates Birthday In South Africa, Buys New House (Video) “We are not in any rush when it comes to babies, but I can assure you my soldiers are marching and as soon as the baby is here we shall let you know,” Masai…