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.