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YouTuber Presenter Ali And His Wife Medina Welcomes Their First Child

YouTuber Presenter Ali and his wife Medina Makena becomes the newest parents in town after the birth of their first child. The couple had earlier announced the pregnancy early May this year.

Presenter Ali and Medina Makena on Social Media posted that they welcomed their child on Thursday, 30 August.

” 30•08•2023 we welcomed to the World Our Beautiful Princess ???? Subhanallah! We thank Allah for you. It’s been a tough but yet beautiful journey. We loved you even before we met you ❤️.”

 

 

Kenyans Who Registered For Worldcoin Report Eye Problems

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Kenyan newspaper Daily Nation reports that 5 Kenyans who had registered for worldcoin confirms eye problems. It was confirmed that more than 350,000 Kenyans had their irises scanned by the United States of American data firm before CS Kindiki ordered for the suspension of the exercise.

Kisumu East Member of Parliament Shakir Shabib brought up the claims for the 5 people who were scanned and reports eye problems.

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha said she could not ignore the claims at all.

“The company in question did not report the device as medical equipment. With this in consideration I cannot rule out the claims of a health problem,” Nakhumicha told the National Assembly. She added that the victims who are experiencing eye problems to report to immediate health center for check up.

A Smile On Teachers! TSC Updates Teachers Payslips After Salary Increment

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Teachers have recently shown a face smile after a new pay deal signed by their Union and their employer, Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

Their payslips have an increment of between Sh785 and Sh5, 141 as minimal and maximum amount respectively.

This is after the government had approved a 7-10% increment as civil officials intend to receive updated payslips.

The deal of salary increase was signed by Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET).

However, the civil officials will be required to pay additional taxes on their newly salaries, for instance, a government employee earning Sh.100k per month will now pay Sh.1500 as house levy tax and Sh.880 to Sh.2400 as NSSF Contributions. Previously, teachers were exempted the NSSF deductions.

Kenya National Union of Teachers Sec General Collins Oyuu said that the increment will cushion teachers against all the deductions.

“The pay rise will be used to cushion teachers from the new deductions, inflation and high cost of living,” said Oyuu.

The pay hits different to the teachers in grades C4, C5, D4 and D5 as the will not receive any increment.

However, under the new signed deal, teachers in Grade 5B will get a minimum pay rise of sh.2,074 from Sh.21756 to Sh. 23830.

Those in job group C1 will get Sh.29,787 from Sh.27,195 and those in C2 will get Sh.38,286 from Sh.34955.

Those in C3 will get Sh.45,671 from Sh.43,154, those in C4 will get no rise as their salaries Sh.52,308.

Teachers in D1 will get an increase of Sh.785 from 77,840 to Sh.78,625, D2 Sh. 1,455 from 91,041 to Sh.92,496 and D3 Teachers Sh.1,399 increment from 104,644 to Sh. 106,043.

Those in D4 and D5 won’t get any rise pay as their salaries remain stand still Sh 114,242 and Sh.131 380 respectively.

TSC CEO Nancy Macharia said that the commission had in the period promoted 14,738 as there are still 36,275 pending vacancies.

Singer Brown Mauzo Confirms Break Up With Vera Sidika

Singer Brown Mauzo has announced a break up with his girlfriend Vera Sidika with whom he has dated  since 2020. They have two children.

Mauzo has taken to social media urging fans to keep and respect their privacy as they undergoe the breakup.

“Dear friends and supporters, I wanted to take a moment to share some personal news. After much consideration, Vera Sidika and I have decided to part ways,” he wrote on his Instagram account.
“Our journey together has been filled with unforgettable moments, but we have reached a point where it is best for both of us and our babies, Asia Brown and Ice Brown, to move forward separately,” he added.
The two, Vera Sidika and Brown Mauzo moved in together as a man and his wife back then 2020 in Mombasa. They have been blessed with two children Asia and Ice Brown.
Mauzo has urged fans to wish them all the best in this period.
“We want to thank you all for your unwavering love and support throughout our relationship. Your encouragement meant the world to us,” he wrote.
“As we embark on this new chapter, we kindly ask for your understanding and respect our privacy during this time.”

 

“My Message Was Taken Out Of Context.” Khaligraph Jones Tells Tanzanians

Kenyan Rapper and songwriter Khaligraph Jones has today made apologies to Tanzanians after the viral statement insulting Tanzanian musicians.

This is after he had released a diss track to Tanzanian rappers sparking for a fierce rap battle.

In an exclusive interview with plug tv, the rapper had insulted Tanzanian rappers .

Tuko poa ata Hawa WaTanzania mnaona, hakuna kitu hapo. It’s only that we Kenyans think kitu imetoka hapa kwetu si noma,” said Khaligraph Jones.

With an interview at Wasafi Media, Khaligraph said that his message during the interview was taken and interpreted out of context, that he did not mean to demean Tanzanian rappers.

Days after, he took to his Instagram account asking Tanzanians for a battle.

Tanzanians, your rappers have 24 hours to respond, failure to which I will launch an attack and I will take over the whole Tanzanian music industry and become the best rapper in Tanzania, just like I am the best rapper in Nigeria and Kenya! ” Khaligraph declared.

Tanzanian artist Harmonize and several rappers , Rosa Ree being among them came open to answer Khaligraph. This created the ongoing beef between Kenyan and Tanzanian rappers .

Speaking with Wasafi media, Khaligraph said that his intention was to awaken hip hop genre. He added that the viral skit was quoted wrongly by the blogger to make him feel he has no respect to Tanzanian rappers.

“Pia Mimi vile niliona hiyo interview imekatwa sikuskia vizuri ju niliona imeniweka kwa picha Mbaya. It wasn’t supposed to be like that. Najua watu wengine hawatawai elewa. That one I apologize for.” said the rapper.

Candidates Set After KCSE 2023 Timetable And Guidelines Released

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On Monday 28th,schools reopened after two-week holiday break. Parents are seen making arrangements with their children to have the final term run.

It’s at this time that the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has revealed that this year, the body is expecting to have 2.3M candidates who will be sitting for their KCPE and KCSE Exams.

Schools are not alleged to prepare their learners and have them ready for the exams.

The Kenya National Examination Council has released the timetable, requirements and instructions for the Kenya Certificate of secondary Education that learners will be expected to abide by.

The KCSE exams are set to commence on November 6th across all the schools in the country. Students will start with English and chemistry( Functional Skills) papers.

The 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will end on Friday November, 24h as those students taking Physics will be concluding their practical.

Examination irregularities is prohibited , and as per that Kenya National  Examination Council has issued strict instructions to the candidates who will be sitting for the exams. The council however warned candidates not to bring any paper, books, notes or materials except for the needed question papers that is explicitly authorized by the council. Any student who will appear thirty minutes late for the required time will not be given the exam, the council added.

If by any chance a candidate commits any of the irregularity, he or she will have the results for the whole subject cancelled and the candidate will receive a “Y” overall.

According to KNEC, if their will exhibit for the widespread irregularities in any examination center, the examination results for the entire center will be cancelled.

Candidates are advised to slightly reach the examination venue earlier before the starting time and conduct themselves in a good manner during the exams period.

 

“Continue Praying For My Beloved Mama” Comic Comedian Ondiek Nyuka Kwota Pleas His Fans

The controversial Hullabaloo Estate and Vioja Mahakamani actor has recently taken to social media handles to seek his fans to pray for his 82-year old mum, who he had rushed to Nazareth Ruiru Hospital for medical attention.

The comedian also went ahead and revealed that his mother had lost her speech.

“Continue praying for my beloved mama. Had to rush her to Nazareth Ruiru Hospital,” the comedian said.

His online supporters and fans showed love, concern after well-wishing remarks.

Jimmy Carter: “All will be well. Our heavenly father is watching and listening. Quick recovery to her.”

Chris Khaemba Omanje: “Quick recovery. I remember my mum was in this situation, so painful I lost her. Lord protect this mama.”

Ronald Ayaga: “God will see her through Man Giddy. We’re praying for her speedy recovery.”

Marie Karey Paul: “Healing is her portion in Jesus mighty name. We wish her quick recovery.”

Radio Presenter Alex Mwakideu Breaks Alleged Rumours About Exiting Milele Fm

Radio presenter Alex Mwakideu on Monday, August 14 announced his exit from Media Max’s Milele FM after five years of work. Mwakideu has been working with several co-hosts in the morning breakfast show. Wilbroda was his recent co-host with whom they’ve worked together and made the morning show to be most popular.

 

Mwakideu however did not reveal where he will be going next after leaving the Media Max-owned radio station.

 

 

“It’s been 5 years ndani ya Milele FM. Nime enjoy. Let me say ahsante sana to you, the listener because without you, hakuna radio. You are the reason we do this thing called Radio. Thank you all. Page closed. Onto the next one! Guess tunaenda wapi next,” said Mwakideu

 

“Bado niko Milele FM. Kumbe munanipenda hivi… aaawwweeee… Thank you for all the phone calls and text messages, we had a small misunderstanding, which has been sorted. So we are now good to go! Itambe Milele,”

This was his message after fans had more reactions on his alleged rumors for leaving Milele Fm.

Mwakideu began his media career as a news presenter for Mombasa-based radio station Baraka Fm. He worked there for a while before coming to Nairobi.

The radio Presenter also worked with the current Lang’ata Member of Parliament Felix Odiour alias Jalang’o with whom they made the show more fun and with a vast fanbaze.

 

 

Sensetional TikToker Shosh Wa Kinangop Passes Away

An elderly, beloved Kenyan TikToker Shosh Wa Kinangop passed away some days after announcing she was unwell. The elderly woman had garnered a huge following from her fans on social media handles.

The family of the beloved Grandmom announced her demise on social media saying that Shosh Wa Kinangop breathed her last on Saturday, June 3rd while receiving treatment in hospital.

The vitlral TikToker was sereously sick for some weeks and this was clearly evident when she took a break on social media.

As a passionate, diehard Manchester United supporter, Shosh centered most of her videos around the team praising it and her favorite player, Marcus Rashford.

Her online fans have went ahead moarning in deep sorrow and wishing her a well eternal life.

“Rest in peace shosh wa kinangop. Shosh will forever be remembered for her humorous and satirical skits that earned her a massive following on TikTok.” wrote Olkolou Member of Parliament.

She has left behind her TikTok account with over 500,000 followers and 5.2 Million likes.

“My people,I haven’t left I have been sick, once I get well I will see you. God is good.” Shosh wa Kinangop said this when her fans wanted to know why she had took a break on social media.

The statement, “Msinione mimi ni shosho, me najua sheng, nawalambotove.” made her go viral.

Rest In Peace Our Beloved Shosh.

Kibabii University Hosts The Most. Rev. Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit, The Archbishop Of Anglican Church Of Kenya

The VC Kibabii University Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo, the DVCs, University Staff, Religious Leaders, Bungoma Anglican Community, Schools and Students at the University Auditorium waiting to hear from the Archbishop.

The outrageous, fast growing university in terms of development, infrastructure and population located in Bungoma Town, along Chwele-Malava-Uganda Road hosts the Archbishop who is also expected to deliver a lecture at the Auditorium of the University.

The University has its first and second years on a long holiday as the third tears are on attachment amid their speculations awareness.

His Grace The Most. Rev. Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit. The Archbishop of The Anglican Church of Kenya in Kibabii University paying a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor Kibabii University Prof. Isaac Ipara at the V.C’s Office.

 

His Grace The Archbishop will later deliver a public lecture in the University Auditorium.