It was definitely a change from the norm as the Israel community in Kenya celebrated 65 years of independence on Tuesday night. The cocktail also served to mark 50 years of Israeli-Kenya relations. The event held at the Tsavo boardroom at the KICC, Nairobi, was tightly guarded by a battalion from the GSU and the Italian agents. Guests walked in to a photo exhibition capturing various states of co-operation between the two countries over the years. Food and drinks were in plenty. A dazzling fashion show had been put together by the Association of Fashion Designer of Kenya. As one of their...
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Israel celebrates 65 years of independence
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A great Mombasa Quiz Night 2013
THE first Mombasa quiz night 2013 went down this weekend at the prestigious Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa in Mombasa. 20 teams from the marketing and cooperate sectors came out to battle for the grand price of Sh75,000 in Mombasa County’s biggest mind juggling event organized by Marketing Africa. As tradition, revellers were treated to a sumptuous dinner and entertainment before the mind tasking event began. The teams present included Safaricom, Radio Africa, Nation Media Group, Royal Media and Multichoice Kenya. The event which is usually a battle of the titans saw team “Re-Run”...
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Spotted: Recently voted in Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) chairman and entrepreneur Tony Gatheca driving a dark Toyota Prado down Valley Road in Nairobi on Tuesday morning.
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Rhino Charge 2013 set to Rock
Every year since 1989 the Rhino Charge has been held. The event has not only brought much joy to spectators and competitors but has also raised millions of shillings to help in environmental conservation. The Driver Briefing for the 2013 edition of the charge was held on Saturday at the Braeburn School in Lavington, Nairobi. Speaking during the event, the Clerk of course, David Lowe announced that the check-in venue this year is at Brookhouse School which is located on the Magadi road next to Galleria Mall, from May 29th at 8am. As is the tradition, the Rhino Charge venue remains a secret...
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Mwamba Rugby Celebrates 35 years in style
Mwamba Rugby Football Club last Friday celebrated its 35th Anniversary with a dinner and award ceremony at the Jacaranda Hotel in Nairobi. In attendance was AAR Kenya CEO Mark Acholla , Mumias Sugar Company marketing director Pamela Lutta, Richard “Quicks” Nyakwaka , former chairman of Mwamba RFC David Mshila and chairman at Nondies RFC Thomas Opiyo . During the event, the winning team of the 2013 Enterprise Cup were presented with Club Colours by captain Salaton Muturi . Kenya 7s international player Collins Injera , won Top Points and Try Scorer of the Year Awards while his international...
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Spotted: National Cohesion and Integration Commission chairman Mzalendo Kibunjia in a dark suit walking out of a Toyota Prado and into the KICC in Nairobi on Wednesday afternoon.
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Anti-slavery exhibition launched in Nairobi
It was an hour of insight learning about the massive slavery in Africa as a new exhibition opened on Wednesday night at Alliance Francaise in Nairobi. The event hosted by both the Unesco and the Alliance Francaise included a movie and photographic exhibition. The movie was titled ‘ Slave Routes: A Global Vision ’ and directed by Sheila Walker and Georges Collinet while the photo exhibition was dubbed 'Lest we forget: Triumph over slavery.' The exhibition has numerous photos that gives an inspiring look at the cultural, political, economic and social practices enslaved in Africans while...
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Ambassadors' Spouses in exclusive charity event
'Be the reason a girl can dream of a better future', was the theme of a charity event held at the Kuwait ambassador's residence in Kitisuru, Nairobi. Dubbed 'Ambassador's Spouses Charity event', the function brought together the wives of different ambassadors in Kenya. Different embassies displayed and sold wears from their countries. Kuwait ambassador's wife Eiman Algharir said the money from the event was meant to help young women in Shela Bright Girls secondary school in Lamu buy text books. International Schools of Kenya director Pierina Redler said the school urgently needs text books...
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Musician David Mathenge aka Nameless driving along Denis Pritt Road, Nairobi on Wednesday afternoon in his grey BMW X5. He had his trademark hat.
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Networking in Heels: A ladies only affair
"Success is not a matter of what you know but who you know..." is a quote that is used often. Violette Wambua has used this to create the biggest ladies only business and leisure networking event 'Networking in Heels'. Women in various careers and bus in ess, and even those with bus in ess in terests and aspirations, all gather together to share connections, resources, and expertise that will in crease success and boost profitability in whatever sector they are in. Contrary to the event's name, heels are optional but it draws the women together as shoes are admired and numbers exchanged. On...
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Spotted: Vision 2030 boss Mugo Kibati walking down Standard Street in Nairobi on Friday early evening.
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Polish national day celebrated
Kenya receives over 1000 Polish tourists twice a week with access to direct flights to Mombasa during the peak seasons. The people from the Eastern European country were celebrating their Constitution Day on May 2. In Nairobi the event was celebrated on Friday evening with a reception at the Muthaiga, Nairobi home of the polish ambassador to Kenya Marek Ziolkowski. This was the ambassador's first public function since he relocated to the country in August last year. At least 40 Ambassadors and representatives from different nationalities and locals attended the function. They included former...
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Auma Obama's book and movie launched
Auma Obama is famous as the sister of the America President Baraka Obama . Ever since the American became president she has become a person of interest to many internationally. Thursday evening saw Auma launch the English version of her life And Then Life Happens: A Memoir at Goethe Institute. The book had initially been written in German. Also at the event was a launch of a movie The Education of Auma Obama produced and directed by Nigerian born Branwen Okpako . The movie is a feature documentary on the life and times of Auma Obama told from her homestead in Kenya during the run up to the...
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Spotted: Businessman Fidel Odinga with his pregnant spouse at the Junction Mall on Ngong Road in Nairobi on Saturday evening.
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Colourful scenes at the Shemeji Derby
It is always one of the biggest sporting spectacles on the football front whenever AFC leopards meets Gor Mahia. Their matches are now referred to as the shemeji (in-law) derby. The name shemeji is used because the core fans of the two sides originate from neighbouring counties. Last Sunday the Nyayo Stadium was filled to the brim with fans from both sides of the divide. The turn out included the deputy president William Ruto and the football fraternity led by the Football Kenya Federation chairman Sam Nyamweya . The football was top notch with Gor Mahia's Ugandan import Dan Sserunkuma...
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Spotted: Cabinet secretary nominee Charity Ngilu at the Java Coffee House at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi last Saturday late afternoon.
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Socialites attempt to eat Kenya's biggest burger
One of the most popular shows on cable TV is Man Vs Food an American food reality television series on the Travel Channel. In the show, food enthusiast Adam Richman goes to different locations and attempts the “big food” offering of an eatery in a different American city. Kenya would be an interesting place for Richman to come as the Biggest Burger in Kenya came calling with Ngong Road based Brew Bistro executive chef Tim Freeman introducing a five fatty sized burger. This burger was the subject of a unique challenge between Capital FM food critic Susan Wong and Eat Out Kenya CEO Mikul Shah...
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Michael Joseph Centre reopens with The Lion King
The Michael Joseph Centre on Waiyaki Way in Nairobi has become known for hosting the best in performances and the arts. It was closed last November to allow for an upgrade of its lighting and acoustics. The centre reopened with a glitzy ceremony and a musical performance of The Lion King last Friday evening. This version of the much loved Disney classic was directed by musician Kanji Mbugua with narration from Citizen TV anchor Johnson Mwakazi . Performing at the event were several leading performers in the Kenya scene including Kora award-winning Neema Ntatel. The event saw a large turnout...
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Sarah Serem's daughter gets hitched
Despite the MPs battle facing Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission Sarah Serem , she is one happy woman. Within the past year, two of her daughters have gotten married and given their mother untold happiness. Last Friday, Daisy Serem was joined in holy matrimony with her sweetheart Emanuel Omale at the Nairobi Pentecostal Church, Karen. There were ululations of joy as the pastor announced them husband and wife.The bride looked resplendent in an A-line strapless white wedding gown adorned with a sparkling bodice . A colourful reception followed where there was plenty of...
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Champagne breakfast at SA high commissioner's home
South African High Commissioner's wife Idah Moloi on Tuesday morning hosted a champagne breakfast for South African Women Association (Sawa) members and other invited guests at the High Commissioners residence in Runda, Nairobi. The event was meant to have Idah meet and socialise with Sawa members. "We have been here for about a very short time and I thought it was important to meet my community who I would connect with," she said. Sawa chair Jaqui Franco said they were excited to have been hosted at the high commissioner's resident. "It is amazing how welcoming she is. She has been here for...
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