Digital Migration On This Friday

Kenya’s High Court has issued a ruling temporarily suspending Nairobi’s planned digital migration from analogue broadcasting to December 23, 2013, to allow the determination of a suit filed by three media houses challenging the migration.

Justice David Majanja issued the new date after the attorney general, the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) and other interested parties presented their final submissions and arguments.
Justice Majanja said he will rule on the matter on December 23, extending the migration date by 10 days from the planned Friday deadline, pending the ruling on the main petition by the media houses.
Royal Media Services, Nation Media Group and the Standard Group have challenged the switch citing discrimination against them and claiming violation of the law after being allegedly locked out of the digital migration process.
In his submissions yesterday lawyer Paul Muite, representing the media houses, argued that the application for joint licensing by the media houses was dismissed unfairly and that the petitioners had colluded with the government to oversee the migration.
“We are not opposed to digital migration, but we are questioning why the licensing is being done in a discriminatory manner,”he said
Muite asked the court to allow his clients to transmit signals through dual-transmission of both analogue and digital signals, since the respondents in the case had not stated they could be prejudiced.
“My client will suffer by losing advertisements and intellectual property content to a competitor who wants to thrive on what the petitioners have spent millions of money to produce,” he said
On the matter of availability of set-top boxes and prices, CCK lawyer Wambua Kilonzo said there was no obligation on the signal distributor to provide digital set-top boxes to consumers and the decision to buy the set-top boxes belongs to consumers and not broadcasters.
Justice Majanja also dismissed the application by Muite seeking a three-judge bench to hear the petition.
“The applicants had not raised weighty constitutional questions that need the intervention of a bench,” Majanja said
“In my view, I can handle the petition and any party that is aggrieved can move to the appeals court as provided by the law.”

‘Machachari’ Actress Suffering From Cancer Gets Nominated For A Prestigious Award

Last Friday the nominees for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award were unveiled. The AMVCAs were created to recognize and celebrate the role of African filmmakers, actors and technicians in the success of the continent’s film and television industry.

Among the nominees was Veronica Waceke who was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer earlier this year. This goes to show that not even cancer can steal this girl’s shine!
She got nominated for her role as Aidah is a sassy University girl who runs an escort company and she lures her friends to join the business with a promise of good pay and the good life in the NTV Kenya series #HigherLearning.
You may have spotted on TV shows like ‘Guy Centre’, where she plays a talent scout who fishes for new musical talent and goes ahead to promote it. She has also been featured in other local TV acts amongst ‘Be the Judge’, ‘Makutano Junction’, ‘Machachari’ and recently, ‘Mother in Law’.
To vote for Veronica, SMS the code 3B to +2783142100415 or visit www.amvcaawards.dstv.com.

DAZLAH_ILLUMINATI?????

(Dazla Kiduche Katika Poz.)

Msanii Mkali Kutoka Pwani Ya Kenya Dazla Kiduche Anatarajiwa Kushangaza Wengi Baada Ya Kukosa Kufunguka Kinaga Naga Kuhusu Swala Zima Linalo Tamba La Illuminati.

Akihojiwa Na Tafrija Select Pwani Fm, Kiduche Alidinda Kufunguka Wazi Huku Akisema Kuwa Haamini Illuminati Na Mambo Yao Japo Anafahamu Kuwa Wapo Aidha Kiduche Kafunguka Akidai Kuwa Mungu Ndio Nira Yake Ya Ushindi Maishani.

Swala La lIluminati Limehusisha Wasanii Wengi Hapa Pwani Wanaoonekana Wakishamari, Wakiwemo Susumila Na Kidis, Swala Walilolipuuza Kama Uvumi Wa Chuki Kwani Fani Hii Inao Uwezo Mkubwa Wa Kukidhi Walicho Nacho Na Wanachokihitaji Katika Maisha Yao.

Dazla Mkali Wa Vibao, Mapenzi Nyara, Mlevi Wa Mapenzi Na Inawauma Aliomshirikisha Kidis The Jembe, Asema analenga Kuitaabisha Anga Na Talanta Yake Bila Kuwakosesha Utamu Mashabiki Wake.

Mkali Huyu Aliongezea Kusema Kuwa, Hana Ushindani Na Mtu Wala Watu Bali Yupo Mbioni Kushindana Na Kile Ambacho Mungu Alimpa, Huku Akisisitiza Kuwa Kile Mungu Alimpa Hajakifikia.

Kuhusu Swala La Mkataba Wake Na Can Candy Kiduche Hakutaka Kulizungumzi wala Hilo Ikizingatiwa Kuwa Kumekuwa Na Msuko Suko Baina Yake Na Kandarasi Yake Uongozi Wa Kampuni Hiyo.

Mfb Ina Mtakia Kiduche Kilala Heri.

Photo Of The Day:Huddah Monroe Was Still Beautiful Even As A Baby

Huddah Monroe is infamous for throwing caution to the wind, turning up the zing, pushing the envelope and heating up some controversy through racy photos and contentious statements.

But before she turned into a controversial public figure just like all of us she was an innocent baby.The socialite posted this photo of her captioned:

Hi Huddah? You al grown up right now baby.You schweet likkle ting ,at Di ghetto chillen witchu ur mommy ,oh shweet baby ,shweetie.I love you.God bless mama Huddah ,God bless all those who've Been there for me through the bad and the good....

KTN Reporter Begins Her New Job At Statehouse

Former KTN Swahili reporter Munira Muhammad is settling in well at State House where she recently landed a job in the presidents press service.
Munira who seems to fancy her new job took to Twitter to announce her official start of state house duties.She joins blogger Dennis Itumbi who is also part of the president's digital communication team.
We wish her all the best in her endeavors.

Reggae Legend Juniour Murvin Dies At 67

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Reggae singer Junior Murvin, best known for the 1976 hit song Police and Thieves, has died in Jamaica aged 67. His son, Keith Smith, said Murvin died in hospital in Port Antonio on Monday.
The cause of his death has not been established although the singer was being treated for diabetes and high blood pressure.
Police and Thieves, produced by the celebrated Lee "Scratch" Perry, became a 1970s anthem and was later covered by The Clash.
Junior Murvin - born Murvin Junior Smith - began his career as a hotel entertainer in Jamaica, eventually becoming a recording artist in the capital, Kingston, the Jamaica Observer reported. Police and Thieves was a hit in Jamaica and also took off in the UK where it found an audience with punk rock aficionados. The song became closely associated with the Notting Hill Carnival in London which ended in rioting the year it was released. Murvin continued to record through the 1980s although his later singles had less success.
Listen to his hit track Police and Thieves below;
May he rest in peace

Kenzo Of Ogopa Deejays Pees On Himself After A Failed Robbery

You know Kenzoas an Ogopa Dejays artiste who brought you hits such as Mama Milka Zam Zam, Hey You and Jiwachilie.

Yesterday, Kenzo was on his way to a show in Maua(one hour away from Meru), with his DJ, when their car spun out of control thanks to some mud then crashed. When they were in a standstill, a gang of thieves surrounded their car and asked them to shed their belongings. That's until they spotted Kenzo. "Mazee huu ni msanii!" they exclaimed, and proceeded to discuss the way forward in kimeru. After an intense spat and deliberation which was followed by Kenzo urinating in his underpants, they decided to let the artiste go.

The robbers actually helped Kenzo and his DJ out of the rut, and they managed to perform as planned. With changed underpants of course. It was a good show in the end.

NTV Presenter Weds (PHOTOS)

Nobody parties like the stars, so when it's time for them to throw the biggest bash they are not to be outdone. From towering cakes to stolen kisses, they simply set the trend. For 2013 alone, we’re almost losing count of the celebs that have gotten hitched.

Last weekend as Gospel worship singer, Mercy Wairegi exchanged vows with Pastor Seph of House of Grace, on another part of town, NTV’s Crossover Chart presenter and HBR’s The Source producer, Allan Thuo, better known as Allan T said “I Do” to his sweetheart, Mlynn Northam.
Here are some photos from the Friday wedding;

Allan T & his bride arrive at the Church for their nuptials


The maids

Time to feed the bride

The cake...yummy

The couple smile warmly at the reception

Allan T poses with his bride and in-laws

Allan T & Mlynn leave the Church after exchanging their vows

mfb! wishes Allan T & Mlynn a blissful marriage.

Have A Look P Square Childhood Photos

The P Square twins Peter and Paul have indeed come a long way , from humble beginnings to icons in the continent, making great moves around the world.
The two released their childhood photos and if they are anything to go by, looks like they both had a normal upbringing like the rest of us. As Kantai says, "you can be anything you wonna be youngin"

Willy Paul's Fans Show Him How Much They Adore Him (PHOTOS)

Gospel musician Willy Paul debuted into the limelight with his hit single You Never Know and now he is one of the biggest artistes in the country. The award winning singer has managed to drop hit after hit that include Sitolia and Lala Salama

Over the weekend, the singer launched his You Never Know album and in attendance were some of the gospel music bigwigs that included Daddy Owen, Jimmy Gait, Size 8, Solomon Mkubwa, Christian Shusho, Ben Githae, gloria Muliro, DK Kwenye Beat, Bahati, MOG, Mr. Seed, Hey-Z, Shiru Wa GP, HopeKid, Churchill King, DJ Saidc, DJ Mo, Eric Omondi, Juliani, Eko Dydda, DJ Touch and Betty Bayo.

The You Never Know album launch was supported by Mwafaka Entertainment, Radio Maisha, Cellulant, Xpose Ltd, Mista Sam, Liberty Afrika Technologies, On time Garage and Kenya Red Cross.
The fans were present and showed the Lala Salama crooner so much love!Here are some of the pictures from the event:

Comedian Eric Omondi Reveals Why He’s Not Dating

During last Friday Briefing on KTN, immensely talented comedian, Eric Omondi, was the guest anchor co-hosting the show with sultry and talented news anchor, Betty Kyalo.

As it's the norm, the Churchill Show comedian didn't jump straight into anchoring the news without cracking a few jokes. He revealed that even though he wanted to become a news anchor, comedy found him first.
He also revealed something that might be the answer to the question that has been lingering in most ladies’ heads, “Am not dating…because no one takes me seriously.”
He adds, “…sijaoa mpaka wa leo ju nikikatia dame anasema…yooouuu! You’re funny! Na niko serious. Naputa mistari apa anacheka. Badala ya kublush anacheka.”
Asked about his ideal woman, Eric says, “Ai mkonde kama mimi apana!...curvy curvyyyy!...uh…yes! Diaspora.”
Here's the video courtesy of KTN;

Gospel Star Mercy Wairegi's Wedding In Pictures

@Kaphrayra
Gospel singer Mercy Wairegi tied the knot to her handsome man last weekend. This is how it went down;























Photo Courtesy: Senji Photoz

Listen To R Kelly's "Black Panties" Album Here

 
 @durkchild
RnB crooner R. Kellyjust wont stop, just when we thought he was done and hang his gloves he bounces back with an album. Kels is set to release his 12th album, Black Panties, on Dec. 10.
The "closet" singer has featured a couple of bigwigs in his new project  including Kelly Rowland, Jeezy, Ludacris and 2 Chainz. Future, Migos and Juicy J make the LP's deluxe edition.

According to Vibe Magazine, Black Panties was inspired by a swarm of panties being thrown at R. Kelly during a concert. "I was on stage doing my Love Letter tour and I broke down into "Seems Like You're Ready," Kelly told VIBE. "So I start singing (the line) "Temperatures rising" and here come the panties.
It was all different colors but then this one particular pair of panties—they were black and medium—landed on my mic and my wrist, and immediately I said, that's a sign. I gotta go back and write a song called 'Black Panties.'"

The album is said to be a return to early R. Kelly and his crooning on his debut 12 Play. A stream of the LP is available via itemvn below.
BLACK PANTIES

Kieran Gibbs

Team news: Who's fit to face Cardiff?

Arsène Wenger has revealed the following team news ahead of the Premier League game against Cardiff City on Saturday.
on the team news for Cardiff…
No, nothing is different from Marseille really. We have no injuries. Of course we have some little concerns. People were a little bit rested like Arteta, but they are all available now.
on Gibbs...
Kieran Gibbs was sick but he has already recovered yesterday. He is now back in the squad.
on Podolski’s progress…
It will be three weeks until we could see him in the team.
on Oxlade-Chamberlain…
It will be the New Year for him.

TPF6 Contestants Taken On A Limo Tour To UN Offices In Nairobi (PHOTOS)

The remaining TPF6 contestants were taken on a limousine tour of the United Nations Office in Girigiri, Nairobi (UNoN) where they spent time learning new stuff, knowing the place and taking photos with the officers.
After the UN tour,  the contestants dropped by Royal Media Services where they  met with Mzazi Willy M. Tuva  who interviewed them on his popular show, Mambo Mseto. Mzazi asked each of the contestants a few questions and gave them a chance to shout out their fans on radio.
They then hanged out with radio personalities at HOT 96 before finally  heading to San Valencia, in the Nairobi CBD, for their Meet and Greet where they received VIP treatment and got  chance to mingle with their fans, sign autographs and entertain them.
Here are some photos,

 







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