Raila

 

In his autobiography Flame of Freedom, launched on Sunday, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga reveals a lot of unknown details about his very public life.
He talks of how and why his party merged with KANU after the 1997 elections; how he got to support Kibaki in 2002, how he helped found KEBS, etc.

As expected, Raila talks in great detail, about circumstances leading to his torture and how it was executed.

His first detention was in 1982, and this one lasted for six years. It started just days after the attempted coup, which he says he only played a peripheral role.
“...we had been quietly engaged in operations designed to educate and mobilise the people in order to bring about the necessary and desired changes in our society — not through violence but through popular mass action. The full explanation of our efforts to bring about popular change will have to wait for another, freer, time in our country’s history”. he writes.

On the morning of the coup attempt, Raila was at a friend's house in Parklands following the proceedings on VOK radio.
Several days later, on August 11, he was picked up from Prof Oki Ooko Ombaka’s house in Caledonia, Nairobi, and that was the beginning of his torture.

He was subjected to several days of physical and psychological torture at the Special Branch offices along University Way.
An officer named Josiah Kipkurui Rono was determined to get a confession from him.

For not providing the officers anything to work with, he was given some good beating.
“The blows to my head dazed me and I fell to the floor, and as I lay there, Rono and the others jumped on my chest and my genitals.
Rono also threatened to shoot him but that did not materialize.

Soon, the beating stopped and Raila was returned to the cells. They were cold and water-logged.
He would not catch any sleep as the cold kept waking him up - his sweater and shoes had been taken away.
“That is when I learned how long the night is,” he writes.

He was later moved to GSU headquarters, where he learnt that he had been incarcerated with the dean of the faculty of Engineering at the University of Nairobi, Prof Alfred Otieno, and with Mr Otieno Mak’Onyango, then assistant managing editor of the Sunday Standard.

Interrogations continued, occasionally by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ben Gethi himself.
Gethi would soon be sacked by Moi.

After writing multiple statements, the State decided it was ready to proceed with the case against him and Prof Otieno and Mr Mak’Onyango.

The charges were served to their defence lawyers and the suspects were remanded in custody to await their trial and subsequent fate.

“Remand was a rude awakening,” writes Mr Odinga. The suspects were issued with uniforms that were old and torn, especially between the legs, as part of a psychological scheme to humiliate the suspects. Their diet consisted of no more than half-cooked ugali and what Mr Odinga describes as “vegetable water with a few limp leaves floating around”.

They were not allowed to talk to anyone, and their uniforms had a big C printed on the front, to indicate theirs was a capital offence.

They stayed in solitary confinement with virtually no sunlight. They would be escorted to the toilets twice a day. This was done individually, so that they did not speak to anyone.

The warders spied on each other to ensure that no one helped the prisoners to break the rules.

After several postponements, Raila's trial was to take place on March 24, 1983. The prosecution was led by lawyer Sharad Rao (now chairman of the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board).

Instead of commencing the trial, Mr. Rao announced orders from the Attorney General to enter a nolle prosequi – that the State no longer wished to prosecute the three. The three men were released immediately, but as they soon found out, they were not going home anytime soon.

That evening, provincial police chief, Philip Kilonzo, served them with detention orders signed by then internal security minister, Justus Ole Tipis. Detention was legal at that time.

“We three detainees arrived at Kamiti about midnight, back where we had started the day – but now we had a new home: the isolation block, the detention camp, the prison within a prison. The next phase of the struggle had begun,” writes Mr Odinga.

For over five years, Raila remained in prison, before Moi released him on February 5, 1988.

Wahu Reveals How Her Daughter Narrowly Escaped the Westgate Mall Attack

         

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More details are emerging of the heart-rending Westgate Mall terrorist attack, more than a dozen days later. Already a couple of celebrities have shared their experience of the siege but now it has just emerged that power couple Nameless and Wahu were also shaken by the events of that fateful day.

Thursday, Wahu revealed how her elder daughter, Tumiso, was supposed to be at Westgate at the time of the attack. Here’s her account;
The Westgate tragedy still feels so unreal, like a bad dream that I need to wake up from.
My daughter was supposed to be at Westgate for a play date that fateful Saturday; but that morning, her friend’s mum called to change the date from lunch and a movie at Westgate to swimming at Laico. Little did we know what was to happen later that day. As I watched the unfolding story on TV, I couldn’t help but cry…cry out of empathy for the victims, cry for mercy…and cry at the thought that it could’ve been my little girl needing to be rescued.
That evening, I held my family tighter than I ever have and showered them with kisses. I could see the confusion on Tumiso’s face as she could tell that her dad and I were obviously shaken.
I dedicate this blog post to all those who have lost loved ones in the tragedy; all those recovering in hospital from this cowardly act; all those who risked their lives to save their fellow Kenyans. Let not our spirit be broken. Instead, let this incident strengthen our national pride and brotherly love.
#We are one

Driver dies while being towed by AA

A driver died in a freak crash when his car suddenly veered off the road while being towed by an AA van, broke free and then crashed into another vehicle.
The 48-year-old motorist was rushed to hospital after suffering cardiac arrest following the collision in Croydon, south London.
Paramedics battled to resuscitate him as he was taken to St George's Hospital, in Tooting, by ambulance but he later died.

Accident scene: The driver of the black Vauxhall Zafira died after it broke free from the AA van which was towing it in a freak accident in Croydon, south London

It is believed the victim, from Croydon, who was driving a black Vauxhall Zafira, had called out the AA after breaking down on his way to work.
His vehicle suddenly veered off to one side as it was travelling down a straight section of road. It then hit a bank and became detached from the AA tow truck before crashing into a second car.
Police are investigating exactly what caused the freak accident.
A man travelling in the second car suffered chest injuries and was taken to Croydon University Hospital.

 

Mother-of-two Naz Dagnell told the Evening Standard: 'It was like a big thunder crash.Then I heard the sirens going up the road and saw the air ambulance. I was absolutely shocked when I heard what had happened.
'It’s really sad to hear of something like this happening so close to your doorstep. There have been some quite serious accidents on that stretch of road where they have had to cut people out of vehicles.'
A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman said it had sent two ambulances, an air ambulance, a single responder in a car and duty manager to the scene of the crash.

Wreckage: The driver of the Vauxhall Zafira suffered a heart attack at the wheel and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at hospital

Probe: Police cordoned off the road in south Croydon, London, while an investigation got underway following the crash on Tuesday morning

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: 'At this early stage it appears the victim was in a black Vauxhall Zafira which was being towed by a recovery vehicle on a rigid bar.
'The car being towed then appeared to swerve before colliding with a bank at the side of the road and breaking free from the towing vehicle.
'A second vehicle was subsequently in collision with the Vauxhall. The driver was treated for minor injuries.'
The accident happened just after 9am on Tuesday. The man died in hospital two hours later.
A post-mortem examination was due to take place today to establish the cause of death.
A spokesman for the AA said: 'Following the tragic incident involving an AA member in the Croydon area on Tuesday, 1 October, our thoughts are with the families and friends of those involved.
'The incident is under investigation so we are unable to comment further.'

Accident: The driver was being towed when his car broke free and crashed into a second vehicle

REPHA

This is the beautiful kalee queen of Tv

Classic 105 Is A 'Dead' Radio Station!

Yesterday, my colleague and friend Jeff Omondi made a comment that got me thinking... Jeff said that he had just noticed that Classic 105 seems to relish in the idea of playing dead celebrities' music. It's like when you take your song to their selection committee, you have to ensure you're wheeled in with a life support machine on your lap for them to consider you.

Have you ever noticed that they only play dead people's music? They seem to have a thing for the morbid. I hadn't noticed it until Jeff mentioned it and now I have to agree that they only seem to have a quota of 3% for living breathing artists.
They play the best of Micheal Jackson, the best of James Brown, the best of Whitney Houston, the best of Luther Vandross and even locally, they play the best of E-Sir, the best of Wicky Mosh and Foxi Presha and the best of K'Rupt from time to time.

Very rarely do you hear them play some of Justin Timberlake's new stuff or some Mercy Myra. Hmm... Could this be because it is cheaper to pay royalties to dead artists? I must ask my friends at MCSK about that.

Or could it be that there is no good modern music? Could they be sending a message to our generation to let us know that our music sucks?


One thing is clear though, now that I have mentioned it, you have also mentioned it aye? And wherever you are, you're sitting down like...

 


The Consumer Federation of Kenya, COFEK, has pledged to take action, following complaints over a billboard by Vaseline.
The advertisement, featuring radio and TV personality Sheila Mwanyigha, is seen by many as offensive, as the former Tusker Project Fame host is completely nude.

Following a complaint by a concerned Kenyan, COFEK has promised to give a response in two weeks time.
The statement categorically states court action and call for consumer boycott as some of the options they are exploring.

Here was the complaint, and the subsequent response from COFEK.

DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING: Consumer protest of Sheila Mwanyigha's Vaseline ad persist. #ConsumerBoycott ?? "At the outset, let me take this opportunity to commend you for the great work that you are doing for the consumers of this country. The purpose of my email is to inquire on whether you are in a position to intervene on behalf of consumers, in light of certain offensive Vaseline billboard advertisements. I am inclined to believe that I am not the only consumer who finds the said billboards to be obscene. Alternatively, I would be grateful if you could be kind enough and refer me to the relevant authorities. Thank you. Kind regards, Mbarak."

Cofek Response - We are still consulting relevant agencies. Please give us two weeks to come up with a response on options including calling for a consumer boycott, court case, among other measures if the offensive ad is not pulled down.

jeff

VIDEO - Jeff Koinange's The Bench on KTN Trailer.... Smooooking!!

As we all know, Jeff Koinange has returned to Kenyan TV, this time on KTN.
Jeff's new show, Jeff Koinange Live, is expected to air every Wednesday night on KTN and Radio Maisha.

It's not clear how KTN managed to grab him from his very well paying news anchor job at Arise TV, but they surely caught a big one.

Here's a trailer of Jeff's new show.

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450M BULL

During the official opening of the Nairobi International Trade Fair yesterday, one farmer went home a very happy man. President Uhuru Kenyatta bought his bull for a whooping Sh 450,000, well above its value. It's size really impressed the president, and rightly so as it had just been declared the winning bull by the judges.

President Uhuru donated it to the Kenya Defense Forces.

Here are photos of the animal, plus others from the Trade Fair's launch.

 

wonderful women

 

The wonderful women who gave birth for us: Best friends, sisters, even neighbours. Four proud (and oh-so grateful) mothers and their surrogates tell their moving stories

• Naomi Armitage, 33, from Leicestershire, had daughter Amelie with help from her next-door neighbour
• Elif Tuccaroglu, 37, from Aberdeen, had son Mason, two, thanks to best friend Lily Smith, 31
• Amanda Gudz, 39, from Northamptonshire, had Esme, five, and Thea, two, thanks to her sister Sam Lewin
• Katy Slade, 32, from Essex, had baby Beatrix with help from her sister and sister-in-law

 

THE MOTHER NEXT DOOR

Naomi Armitage, right, and her friend Hayley Wells, who gave birth to Naomi's baby Ameilie in January this year

Naomi Armitage, 33, works for Nuffield Health and lives in Aylestone, Leicestershire, with husband Richard, 32, and nine-month-old daughter Amelie. Her surrogate Hayley Wells, 34, lives near Leicester with husband Brett, 32, and their children Connor, seven, Sam, six, and Lyla, four.
Naomi says: 'The biggest favour most people do for a neighbour is water their plants while they're away. Mine carried my baby.
In September 2011, I was devastated to learn I had cervical cancer and would never be able to have a child. Richard and I had always wanted a family, and we were heartbroken.
Shortly afterwards, I saw Hayley - who'd lived opposite us for four years, but who I barely knew - chasing after her toddler in the cul-de-sac.
'Lyla's got the devil in her today, do you want her?' she shouted. The timing was terrible, and I dissolved into tears; I'd have done anything to swap with her. I explained surrogacy was my only hope of motherhood, when Hayley suddenly said: 'I'll have a baby for you.'
Of course I didn't think she was serious. But three days later I saw her again and she told me she'd talked to her husband and meant every word. The following day Hayley, Richard and I were hugging in my kitchen - the first time she'd been inside my house - after we agreed to go ahead using my eggs and Richard's sperm.
The four of us had counselling to check we understood the implications. We spent a lot of time getting to know - and trust - each other.
I had eggs collected in October 2011 and started cancer treatment the next week. Hayley then went on a diet to get her in optimum health for the pregnancy. I went running with her every day throughout my radiotherapy. It was the least I could do if she was having my baby.
In May 2012, the four of us went to CARE Fertility clinic in Nottingham where two embryos were transferred into Hayley's womb.
Throughout the pregnancy, I trusted her totally, though living so close meant I'd often spot her carrying heavy shopping. Sometimes I did think 'Put them down!'
We never thought Hayley might want to keep Amelie - if she wanted to she could have a baby herself. UK law forbids paying surrogates, but you can pay expenses up to £15,000: in our case, we paid for her personal trainer and maternity clothes.
Amelie was born by Caesarean section with me by Hayley's side. When the nurse brought Amelie to me - I held her first - it really was love at first sight.
Two days later, Hayley was discharged, and we took our daughter home. Hayley and I are extremely close now, and she sees Amelie all the time. I didn't just gain a child - I gained an amazing friend.'
Hayley says: 'When Naomi explained her situation, it sparked something deep inside me. Pregnancy had always been so easy and enjoyable for me, and she wouldn't ever be able to experience that.
Offering to carry her baby seemed an entirely logical reaction and when Brett agreed we should help, it felt like fate. He's always said he never had any reservations. I was sure my family was complete so knew I wouldn't want to keep the baby.
The implantation itself took about five minutes - and was no worse than a smear test.
I'll always remember taking the positive pregnancy test round to Naomi in a carrier bag and telling her I'd bought her a present. When she opened it we both burst into tears.
Throughout the pregnancy, I was able to feel emotionally detached from the baby - after all, she wasn't mine - but there's no way I could have had a natural birth. To me, labour is part of the bonding process, so I asked for a Caesarean. My hormones were up and down for a few days afterwards and I cried a lot, but there was no sense I'd done the wrong thing, or feelings of loss.
Although we've since moved house, we still we see Naomi, Richard and Amelie. We're bonded for life. It's incredible being able to give another woman the gift of a child.'

THE BEST FRIEND

Lilly Smith, left, offered to be a surrogate mum for her friend Elif Tuccaroglu, right, carrying Mason, two, after she found out Elif had been born without a womb

Elif Tuccaroglu, 37, runs a beauty business and lives in Aberdeen with partner Gerry, 33, an offshore engineer, and son Mason, two. Lily Smith, 31, works in catering and lives in Aberdeen with husband John, 34, an engineer, and children Tony, 13, and Lily, seven.
Elif says: 'I was 18 when I learned I was born without a womb. When Gerry and I got together ten years ago, I told him straight away.
Three years ago, we began looking at options. One was surrogacy, but joining an agency cost £1,000 plus expenses - way beyond our budget.
Lily and I are very close: we tell each other everything. One night in 2010, we were having a glass of wine when surrogacy came up. Without hesitation, Lily said she'd do it. I thought she'd had one drink too many, but the next day she called to say she had her husband's blessing.
From then on, it all moved very quickly and an embryo created with my egg and Gerry's sperm was implanted in Lily in the summer of 2010. Lily was very sick for the first few months and I felt awful about that, but she never complained.
Mason was born weighing 8lb 12oz by planned Caesarean on May 25, 2011, with me at Lily's side in the operating theatre.
My greatest fear was that I wouldn't bond with my baby, but when the nurse handed him to me that vanished in an instant. We'd been advised to have a written agreement so I could leave hospital with Mason, but in practice nobody asked to see it.
There are no words that can sum up my thanks to Lily - but we don't need them, she knows how I feel.
Lily says: 'Elif has been my closest friend for ten years - our husbands have been friends since childhood. My own mum died when I was very young, and my two sisters and brother now live in Dubai so my friends mean everything to me.
When Elif told me that she and Gerry were going to need a surrogate, I immediately wanted to help.
I love Elif and it was heartbreaking to think she might miss out on having a family. I've already got a boy and a girl so I knew I wouldn't want to keep another baby.
As with my previous pregnancies I had a horrible time expecting Mason - and for the last three months I had to wear a strap around my hips because of pelvic problems.
I kept going by thinking it was only nine months of my life to make Elif happy for the rest of hers.
Afterwards, I was sent over 30 bouquets of flowers by friends and my sister flew over to look after me. It was very emotional, but my feelings weren't of loss that I'd handed over a baby, rather of pride that I'd transformed a friend's life. Now when I see Mason I view him as my friend's boy - I don't feel in any way that he's mine - but while I love all my friends' children, there's a special place in my heart for him.'

THE LITTLE SISTER

Amanda Gudz, right, with her daughter Esme, five, and her sister Sam Lewin, left, who was a surrogate to Esme for Amanda

Amanda Gudz, 39, lives in Rushden, Northamptonshire, with husband Darren, 42 and is a full-time mum to Esme, five, and Thea, two. Her surrogate was her sister Sam Lewin, 33. Separated, she also lives in Rushden with her children Elle, 11, and Anthony, seven.
Amanda says: 'Thinking about the first time I held Esme still brings tears to my eyes. After 15 cycles of IVF, spanning 11 years and costing £30,000, we decided in 2006 that enough was enough, and started to look into adopting.
My little sister Sam and I have always been close, and chat most days. We were talking about adoption when she said: 'How would you feel if I carried a baby for you?' Her offer opened up a whole new world to Darren and me. We never worried Sam would want to keep the baby and trusted her implicitly.
In December 2007, two embryos made from my eggs and Darren's sperm were implanted in Sam's womb. We saw each other every day and I was with Sam when she gave birth, naturally, in September 2008.
Then, in spring 2010, the clinic rang us to ask what we wanted to do with our remaining embryos. Darren and I decided to have one last go ourselves - and amazingly it worked. Thea was born in 2011.
We've always been honest with the girls: if you ask Esme whose tummy she grew in, she says 'Auntie Magic!' which sums up how we feel about Sam. There is nothing we could ever do to repay her.'
Sam says: 'Over the years, it was very hard seeing the pain Amanda and Darren were going through. When I was expecting my own two children, I did feel guilty, even though Amanda never made me feel awkward. But until she mentioned adoption it never crossed my mind I could be their surrogate.
Suddenly it made sense. My family was complete, Amanda still had her ovaries and could have a child that was genetically hers. Why couldn't I do it?
All my life Amanda has been there for me, patiently listening to all my problems. This was something I could do for her.
My son was too young to understand, but my daughter Elle's response to hearing I was growing Auntie Amanda's baby in my tummy was simply: 'Does that mean we'll have a cousin to play with?'
When it came to finances Amanda and Darren paid for time I took off for hospital appointments, and also my maternity clothes.
People often question how I could hand over a baby that I'd carried, but my response is always: 'She wasn't mine to give up.'
It makes a difference that the baby wasn't biologically mine. I don't think I could have used my own egg - that would have been too much like giving up my child.
Amanda was first to hold the baby, and seeing Esme in her arms as she sobbed with happiness was one of the proudest moments of my life.
We left hospital together that lunchtime and there was no sense of emptiness. Just accomplishment.'

THE SISTER AND SISTER-IN-LAW

Katy Slade, centre, with daughter Beatrix, one, her sister Lucy Marks, right, who donated eggs, and Katy's sister-in-law Jamie, left, who was surrogate

Primary school teacher Katy Slade, 32, lives in Romford, Essex, with husband David, 34, and daughter Beatrix, one. Katy's sister Lucy Marks, 27, donated eggs and David's sister Jaime Allen, 36, was surrogate. She lives in Romford with her partner and their three children.
Katy says: 'Some women have strained relations with their sisters-in-law, but there aren't enough thank-yous in the world for mine.
I was born with a genetic condition that meant my ovaries and womb never developed. While it didn't bother me when I was young, as an adult it was devastating. I met David in 2003 and as our relationship became serious, he reassured me that we'd find a way to have a family.
My sister Lucy had always said she would donate eggs. I began to consider surrogacy, but it was a huge step trusting a stranger.
Still, when David's sister Jaime offered to be a surrogate over a family dinner in 2010 we laughed it off. But she insisted she was serious.
Early in 2011 we started looking into IVF clinics. Finally, that December, my sister's egg was fertilised with David's sperm and implanted in Jaime's womb. On Christmas Eve we found out she was pregnant - the best present ever.
I spent time talking to my baby, so she'd get used to my voice, and made David do the same although he thought talking to his sister's stomach bizarre.
The moment I held Beatrix was indescribable - something I never thought I'd be able to do. Every day I think how lucky we are. What Lucy and Jaime gave us is priceless.'
Jaime says: 'I couldn't have been a surrogate if I hadn't already had children of my own. I enjoy being pregnant, have easy labours and with my family complete, I wanted to help Katy and David.
Obviously we couldn't do it with my egg and my brother's sperm, and that's where Lucy came in. But once I was pregnant I enjoyed the shocked reaction when I told people: 'I'm having my brother's baby.'
To begin with, going to the scans without my husband but with Katy and David was strange.
And when the baby's born you do have to be really strong. Even though your brain knows it's right that you don't hold the baby, and you know it doesn't belong to you, there's still part of you that thinks it's wrong.
Afterwards I learned my husband and children had been very worried about my health during the pregnancy, so I don't think I could put them through it again.
But I have absolutely no regrets about bringing Beatrix into the world and handing her to Katy and David. My niece is gorgeous.
Seeing them so happy - and knowing I helped make it happen - will never stop giving me pleasure.

MOVIES OF THE WEEK

you need a plan for the evening, then by all means, allow me to offer you a plan for you and your friends or you and your loved one:

Movie Schedule - Starflix Prestige Plaza
Friday, 27th September - Thursday, 3rd October 2013

Tix 400 bob!

“Ask for our special combo – Unlimited Popcorn + Soda + Ticket!”

• “Elysium,” starring Matt Damon, Jodie Foster &Sharlto Copley
Tue- Thur: 6pm, 8:15pm

• “The Reluctant Fundamentalist,” starring Riz Ahmed, Liev Schreiber & Kiefer Sutherland
Tue- Thur: 11:30am

• “White House Down,” starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx &Maggie Gyllenhaal
Fri- Mon: 1pm, 3:30pm, 6pm, 8:30pm
Mon- Thur: 1pm, 3:30pm

• “2 Guns,” starring Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg & Paula Patton
Fri- Mon: 11am , 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:40pm, 8:50pm



Movie Schedule - Starflix Prestige Plaza
Friday, 27th September - Thursday, 3rd October 2013

Tix 400 bob!

“Ask for our special combo – Unlimited Popcorn + Soda + Ticket!”

• “Elysium,” starring Matt Damon, Jodie Foster &Sharlto Copley
Tue- Thur: 6pm, 8:15pm

• “The Reluctant Fundamentalist,” starring Riz Ahmed, Liev Schreiber & Kiefer Sutherland
Tue- Thur: 11:30am

• “White House Down,” starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx &Maggie Gyllenhaal
Fri- Mon: 1pm, 3:30pm, 6pm, 8:30pm
Mon- Thur: 1pm, 3:30pm

• “2 Guns,” starring Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg & Paula Patton
Fri- Mon: 11am , 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:40pm, 8:50pm

Esther Passaris on How She Made and Almost Lost Her First Million

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Businesslady and politician Esther Passaris some time back granted Standard newspaper an interview. She revealed how she made her first million, and how her housegirl spoiled the day.
Here's how it went.

At what age did you make your first million?
At 25

How did you get started?
From the time I was a teenager, I knew I was destined for greatness. I wanted to make my own money and be a force young ladies could reckon with. I got into manufacturing at Sharper Images in my early 20s, which made me one of Coca- Colas’ first authorized suppliers in the region. I worked extra hard at this. I had to build my reputation and also prove wrong all who thought that a young woman like me could not scale great heights.

What was it like when you made your first million?
I remember receiving a cheque from Coca Cola for over Sh 1Million. I was so excited. All the way to the office I kept pulling it out and confirming that I still had it. I could not place it anywhere when I got home, so that night I placed it under my pillow and slept on it. It was a beautiful feeling; a feeling of contentment and accomplishment.

What happened next?
I planned on cashing it later, so when I woke up the following morning, I left it tightly tucked inside my pillow case. As I was going about my normal work activities, I called my house girl to check on how she was doing. She informed me that she was just finishing up the laundry and went ahead to tell me the she was washing my bed sheets. I was petrified.

I asked her if she had seen anything inside the pillow cases and she innocently said that she had washed a” paper” that had been in the pillow.

What did you do?
I started panicking and I rushed back home where I dried the cheque, but it had by now been completely defaced. I went back to Coca Cola and had to explain my story. They wrote me another cheque and this time round I took it straight to the bank.

What did you do with this money?
I saved some and used the rest to expand my supplies. I was tempted to buy a pile of fancy clothes and jewellery but figured that it was smarter to use the million to create more millions in the future.

A Very Old PHOTO of Brenda Wairimu

 

2Actress Brenda Wairimu once stated that she was not exactly pretty while growing up.. We can now confirm that she lied... she's always been beautiful.

This is an old photo of a very young and innocent Brenda.

Now this is Brenda with some nice grown up clothing and make up.

Photos courtesy of Brenda Wairimu

MOST DOWNLOADED SONGS IN KENYA

 

Which songs do you think are very popular with Kenyans? It doesn't matter what you think because we have the factual list of the most downloaded songs in Kenya courtesy of Mdundo.com and you can be sure that it is an accurate depiction of the songs popularity.

And this week the most downloaded songs are:

1. Hivo Ndio Kunaendanga feat Kenrazy - Majirani
2. Asusu - DK Kwenye Beat
3. Dedication (We Are One) - Khaligraph Jones (NEW!!!)
4. Nini - Octopizzo
5. Dumbala feat. Sage - Jay A
6. Ligi Soo Remix - Rabbit (Kaka Sungura)
7. Jana Usiku - Elani (NEW!!!)
8. Live Up - Hopekid
9. Daima (Kenya Only) - Eric Wainaina
10. My Dream feat. Vivianne - Jaguar
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11. Mariga Money - Khaligraph Jones
12. Still The One - Sauti Sol
13. Biashara Remix feat. STL and Kristoff - Khaligraph Jones
14. Vitambi - KenRazy
15. Jiachilie feat. Jovial - Jua Cali
16. Tatoo Kwa Thigh - Kristoff
17. Papaah - Kevoh Yout
18. Give It To Me Remix - MillitarySwaggTeam
19. Napokea Kwako feat. Christina Shusho - Janet Otieno (NEW!!!)
20. Kenya National Anthem - Kenyan Patriotic Songs and Speeches
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21. Chini Ya Maji feat. Kamlesh - M.O.G
22. Kipepeo - Jaguar
23. One Day feat. Mr. Seed - Anto Neosoul
24. Chapa Fimbo ya Pili - DNA
25. Haiwa Haiwa - Wendy Kimani

 

 

 

OCTOPIZZO & FALLY IPUPA

It would seem Octo is setting his eyes on more than just conquering the local entertainment scene. The lad who hails from one of Kenya's toughest neighbourhoods and indeed, Sub Sahara's biggest slum Kibera is out to show the world that it isn't about where you're from nor the cards you were dealt.

And the "numba nane" MC is looking to collaborate with one of the continents biggest stars: Fally Ipupa.
Check out how he broke word on his Facebook page:

With Fally Ipupa Official working on a project that will be launched early Next Month #HUGE
#ItsNambaNaneBaibY
#SwagHili

ALAI

Robert Alai was immensely instrumental in keeping Kenyans updated during the Westgate terrorist attack by cowardly scum. A task that he took on voluntarily anmd he has been lauded the world over for it.

And it would seem he isn't done yet. After giving people information the government would have preferred to keep squashed, he is now revealing to Kenyans and indeed members of the international community interested in the aftermath information on how the security forces looted Westgate in the aftermath of the terrorist attack.

@RobertAlai: Video of Art Caffe at #Westgate after apparent looting by KDF facebook.com/photo.php?v=10… #WestgateAttack