I’ve known Gitura Kamau as far back as 2006 when drinking with him and his ilk would leave me going home at the wee hours of a Wednesday morning after a memorable Kwani Open Mic. I have always been impressed with his grasp of everything film. If you chat with that fellow you

I’ve known Gitura Kamau as far back as 2006 when drinking with him and his ilk would leave me going home at the wee hours of a
In 2002, Kenya was going through some interesting times. We were headed to the first elections in the country’s history where the incumbent would not be on the ballot box. There was feeling of a new age in all spheres of life. It was at this time that I
In 2002, Kenya was going through some interesting times. We were headed to the first elections in the country’s history where the incumbent would not be on the ballot box. There was feeling of a new age in all spheres of life. It was at this time that I
After the
So you know the
So you know the
The last week has not been the best. No I am not talking about the people who have been having hell as Nairobi “enjoys' its worst floods in a minute due to one of the most floodful long rains in a
The last week has not been the best. No I am not talking about the people who have been having hell as Nairobi “enjoys' its worst floods in a minute due to one of the most floodful long rains in a
So the other day I ran into Caroline Mbugua on the streets of Nairobi as I was heading to pay rent and she was thinking hard about something. I went to college with the lass (I have been to school for those who think I went straight from primary school to where I
So the other day I ran into Caroline Mbugua on the streets of Nairobi as I was heading to pay rent and she was thinking hard about something. I went to college with the lass (I have been to school for those who think I went straight from primary school to where I
I recently got an opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful places on the planet; The Island archipelago that is the Seychelles Islands where I got to
I recently got an opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful places on the planet; The Island archipelago that is the Seychelles Islands where I got to
Children are making their way to the town square dressed in colourful costumes that must have taken a long time to work on. Everyone is dressed in the best they can in the hot humid weather which meanshot pants and short skirts from the ladies that leave little to the imagination. The men have also put an effort to look presentable as
Children are making their way to the town square dressed in colourful costumes that must have taken a long time to work on. Everyone is dressed in the best they can in the hot humid weather which meanshot pants and short skirts from the ladies that leave little to the imagination. The men have also put an effort to look presentable as


Nairobi city is abuzz this Monday morning. The matatus are filling to the brim as people head to their schools and places of work. The most popular station playing on the radios in the traffic moving at a nails space is Frantic 105 with breakfast presenters Miner K'geni and Maalimu K'ongang'y. The discussions on this radio station in recent times have been the
Nairobi city is abuzz this Monday morning. The matatus are filling to the brim as people head to their schools and places of work. The most popular station playing on the radios in the traffic moving at a nails space is Frantic 105 with breakfast presenters Miner K'geni and Maalimu K'ongang'y. The discussions on this radio station in recent times have been the
The
The
The one thing this blog has over many that have joined over the last few years is longevity. One of the posts I did in 2005 October was
The one thing this blog has over many that have joined over the last few years is longevity. One of the posts I did in 2005 October was
Its not being the best few days has it? The news headlines have been just terrifying to say the very least.
Its not being the best few days has it? The news headlines have been just terrifying to say the very least.
What a cold colourless morning this one has been with all the drizzle and the cold weather. Then the Nairobi commute to town which has been
What a cold colourless morning this one has been with all the drizzle and the cold weather. Then the Nairobi commute to town which has been
Its not been so great weather wise huh? The weather this month decided to do some weirdly freaky and follow the weather patterns that we were taught about in school. As in the bible of everything on the Internet Wikipedia
So I have just watched Vivian Cheruiyiot making mince meal of some Ethiopia in Daegu at the Athletics World Championship. He he. Those Ethiopians walikuwa wametuzoea sana (had gotten used to us). Eat that. Away from my joy at the creaming of the Ethiopians its the been a fairly decent week on the
So I have just watched Vivian Cheruiyiot making mince meal of some Ethiopia in Daegu at the Athletics World Championship. He he. Those Ethiopians walikuwa wametuzoea sana (had gotten used to us). Eat that. Away from my joy at the creaming of the Ethiopians its the been a fairly decent week on the
Last night I attended
Last night I attended
So yesterday the good people Sony Erickson did a major press briefing at the Sankara in Westlands. I love the
So yesterday the good people Sony Erickson did a major press briefing at the Sankara in Westlands. I love the
Its not been the greatest August in Nairobi. As usual. Today
Its not been the greatest August in Nairobi. As usual. Today
So yesterday The Arsenal met the filthy Mancs at their Old Trafford lair. I was watching the game in a bar in downtown Nairobi. You have probably read all the reports and no It wasn't pretty at all. Not many people were expecting much from an Arsenal side that had 8 players from the first team
So yesterday The Arsenal met the filthy Mancs at their Old Trafford lair. I was watching the game in a bar in downtown Nairobi. You have probably read all the reports and no It wasn't pretty at all. Not many people were expecting much from an Arsenal side that had 8 players from the first team
This wonderful freezing today, balmy tomorrow, freezing the next day continue unabated. Then there is the rain that came down the other day. Nkt. Its not all doom and gloom people. Arsenal is in the Champions League playing against Borussia Dortmund, Marseille and Olympiacos. Lets see which pool them Spurs are in... Hmmm... Cant
This wonderful freezing today, balmy tomorrow, freezing the next day continue unabated. Then there is the rain that came down the other day. Nkt. Its not all doom and gloom people. Arsenal is in the Champions League playing against Borussia Dortmund, Marseille and Olympiacos. Lets see which pool them Spurs are in... Hmmm... Cant
Lets start with a story I covered here a few days ago; Hollywood power couple
Lets start with a story I covered here a few days ago; Hollywood power couple
I was writing this blog when those scoundrels Cess and Maqbul on Capital Radio tell me with that Will and Jada have broken up and further investigations (google baby!) show that the
I was writing this blog when those scoundrels Cess and Maqbul on Capital Radio tell me with that Will and Jada have broken up and further investigations (google baby!) show that the
I swear this weather. Its actually getting worse man. Rephrasing someone on the twitter (cant remember who those tweets just flash by) if I could if they could find a phone that would allow me to type on my phone while I pocketed I would sign up post haste. In this cold weather it is very easy to maintain a
I swear this weather. Its actually getting worse man. Rephrasing someone on the twitter (cant remember who those tweets just flash by) if I could if they could find a phone that would allow me to type on my phone while I pocketed I would sign up post haste. In this cold weather it is very easy to maintain a
I know that many are still gutted that Cesc Fabregas has gone to the enemy and the you tube video compilations have already started being churned out in earnesy with this one about
I know that many are still gutted that Cesc Fabregas has gone to the enemy and the you tube video compilations have already started being churned out in earnesy with this one about
Sexy is important. Seriously. That's a very important part of living in any part of the world but especially in Nairobi. Sexy gets you sex. Sexy gets you more cash. Sexy begets sexy.
They finally wrapped up the Tusker All Stars last night. It took me a while to wrap my head around the whole idea. I hope I got it. They bring a whole bunch of former contestants of
They finally wrapped up the Tusker All Stars last night. It took me a while to wrap my head around the whole idea. I hope I got it. They bring a whole bunch of former contestants of
Come on Nairobi city. Why do you mock me dude? Just when I think the worst of the cold is behind us it come even colder yaani. What I wouldn’t do

So I finally watched that 

It’s been quite the weekend around town with a lot on the cards. Friday saw the biggest fund raiser we have had in a minute called #Kenyans4Kenya getting to its Kshs 500 million target which isn’t too bad. Kenyans all together as one. An event just as memorable that brought us together was being celebrated this past Sunday. One Friday
It’s been quite the weekend around town with a lot on the cards. Friday saw the biggest fund raiser we have had in a minute called #Kenyans4Kenya getting to its Kshs 500 million target which isn’t too bad. Kenyans all together as one. An event just as memorable that brought us together was being celebrated this past Sunday. One Friday
It’s been a bit of a crazy week here in Nairobi city. As I type this NTV are screening live the fund raising initiative that is Kenyans for Kenya or
It’s been a bit of a crazy week here in Nairobi city. As I type this NTV are screening live the fund raising initiative that is Kenyans for Kenya or
What an interesting time it’s been for Kenyan TV. There is this whole controversy about the Chinese taking over the Kenyan airwaves. If the
What an interesting time it’s been for Kenyan TV. There is this whole controversy about the Chinese taking over the Kenyan airwaves. If the
Credit Bank today launched a new partnership with the Nairobi Green-Line Project that will see it contribute to the development of a forest border along the
Credit Bank today launched a new partnership with the Nairobi Green-Line Project that will see it contribute to the development of a forest border along the
Tea sector regulator
Tea sector regulator
Jubilee Holdings Limited has received two key nominations at the
Jubilee Holdings Limited has received two key nominations at the 

Dubai-based international carrier Emirates Airline has announced a revision of fares for its key Nairobi-Dubai route. A return Economy class airfare to Dubai now starts at as low as USD595, an 18 per cent discount. The new fare is available for all bookings made in Kenya and will be valid until June
Dubai-based international carrier Emirates Airline has announced a revision of fares for its key Nairobi-Dubai route. A return Economy class airfare to Dubai now starts at as low as USD595, an 18 per cent discount. The new fare is available for all bookings made in Kenya and will be valid until June
Seeing as today is Africa Day it’s only fair that I give you a view from one of the more well known Africans around. I would have loved to give you a chat with one of the writers from around the continent but Wole Soyinka was too busy campaigning and I still have this
Seeing as today is Africa Day it’s only fair that I give you a view from one of the more well known Africans around. I would have loved to give you a chat with one of the writers from around the continent but Wole Soyinka was too busy campaigning and I still have this
Integrated mobile provider Telkom Kenya has today signed a partnership with Telposta Pension Scheme that will see the pensioner’s body dispatch its members’ dues through the revolutionary Orange Money service
Integrated mobile provider Telkom Kenya has today signed a partnership with Telposta Pension Scheme that will see the pensioner’s body dispatch its members’ dues through the revolutionary Orange Money service


Sankara Nairobi has earned a coveted spot on the
Sankara Nairobi has earned a coveted spot on the 

Emirates will begin flights to Switzerland on 1st June 2011 with the launch of daily flights between Nairobi and Geneva via its Dubai hub.
Emirates will begin flights to Switzerland on 1st June 2011 with the launch of daily flights between Nairobi and Geneva via its Dubai hub.
Local flavored tea manufacturer, Melvin Marsh International Ltd has partnered with a community development initiative to promote entrepreneurship and economic empowerment among women in rural areas.
Local flavored tea manufacturer, Melvin Marsh International Ltd has partnered with a community development initiative to promote entrepreneurship and economic empowerment among women in rural areas.
More than 40 journalists converge at the Golf Park this Saturday for the second leg of Airtel Media Challenge. The event will see last year’s top contenders’ line up to bag precious points in the early stages of the 10-round competition.
More than 40 journalists converge at the Golf Park this Saturday for the second leg of Airtel Media Challenge. The event will see last year’s top contenders’ line up to bag precious points in the early stages of the 10-round competition.
LeapFrog Investments has announced a major investment of Kshs 1.15 billion (US $14m) in Apollo Investment Ltd (AIL), a leading
LeapFrog Investments has announced a major investment of Kshs 1.15 billion (US $14m) in Apollo Investment Ltd (AIL), a leading
Rift Valley Railways (RVR) has today announced the introduction of an electronic ticketing system for both its mainline and peri-urban commuter services countrywide.
Rift Valley Railways (RVR) has today announced the introduction of an electronic ticketing system for both its mainline and peri-urban commuter services countrywide.
CFC Stanbic Bank has introduced
CFC Stanbic Bank has introduced
Kenya joined people in a record 134 countries and territories across the globe in switching off their lights for an hour in a unified show of support for action towards a sustainable future for our planet.
Kenya joined people in a record 134 countries and territories across the globe in switching off their lights for an hour in a unified show of support for action towards a sustainable future for our planet.
Royal media’s Tony Timase conquered a strong field of over 20 contenders with 111 gross points to win the first leg of Airtel Media Challenge in 2011 played at the Golf Park over the weekend. Timase was the man to watch after clinching the Airtel Media Golfer of the Year title in 2010. Steve Mbogo
Royal media’s Tony Timase conquered a strong field of over 20 contenders with 111 gross points to win the first leg of Airtel Media Challenge in 2011 played at the Golf Park over the weekend. Timase was the man to watch after clinching the Airtel Media Golfer of the Year title in 2010. Steve Mbogo
Sameer Africa Ltd is projecting better returns in
Sameer Africa Ltd is projecting better returns in
yu, the mobile phone brand of Essar Telecom Kenya Limited in partnership with Equity Bank have launched a card-less ATM withdrawal service that is aimed at providing convenience and flexibility for yuCash users to access their funds at any Equity Bank ATM country-wide.
yu, the mobile phone brand of Essar Telecom Kenya Limited in partnership with Equity Bank have launched a card-less ATM withdrawal service that is aimed at providing convenience and flexibility for yuCash users to access their funds at any Equity Bank ATM country-wide.
A bruising battle is in the offing as scribes tee off this Saturday in the 1st leg of the Airtel Media Golf Challenge 2011 at the Golf Park, Nairobi. This year’s event promises an even more exciting battle with winners carrying home a bounty of Airtel goodies.
A bruising battle is in the offing as scribes tee off this Saturday in the 1st leg of the Airtel Media Golf Challenge 2011 at the Golf Park, Nairobi. This year’s event promises an even more exciting battle with winners carrying home a bounty of Airtel goodies.
East Africa’s leading medical insurance provider, Resolution Health EA today announced results for the full year ending December 2010.
East Africa’s leading medical insurance provider, Resolution Health EA today announced results for the full year ending December 2010. 

Cape Town International Jazz Festival organisers had to wait for more than three years to be able to find space in saxophonist Wayne Shorter’s busy schedule and get him to perform at Africa’s Grandest Gathering. According to espAfrika and festival director Rashid Lombard, as organisers they have always wanted the 77-year old saxophonist to appear in Cape Town.
Cape Town International Jazz Festival organisers had to wait for more than three years to be able to find space in saxophonist Wayne Shorter’s busy schedule and get him to perform at Africa’s Grandest Gathering. According to espAfrika and festival director Rashid Lombard, as organisers they have always wanted the 77-year old saxophonist to appear in Cape Town.
Siaya County experienced exhilarating football this weekend as teams from the county clashed during the 2011 COPA Coca- Cola tournament with Ambira High School being the host school for the county. This is the second weekend of the tournament and it saw games played in; Kiambu, Nairobi, Uasin Gichu, Baringo, Lamu, Nyeri, Meru and Kisii counties. Games in
Siaya County experienced exhilarating football this weekend as teams from the county clashed during the 2011 COPA Coca- Cola tournament with Ambira High School being the host school for the county. This is the second weekend of the tournament and it saw games played in; Kiambu, Nairobi, Uasin Gichu, Baringo, Lamu, Nyeri, Meru and Kisii counties. Games in
The First International Fashion Fair has officially been opened today 17th March 2011 at KICC, Tsavo Ball Room. The four day fair, organized by Turkel Fair Organisation Inc., is aimed at providing a platform for local entrepreneurs, textile, fashion companies and industry players within the
The First International Fashion Fair has officially been opened today 17th March 2011 at KICC, Tsavo Ball Room. The four day fair, organized by Turkel Fair Organisation Inc., is aimed at providing a platform for local entrepreneurs, textile, fashion companies and industry players within the


The Kenya Red Cross is raising alarms over the increasing incidences of fire across the country but noted that the trend in Nairobi over the last two weeks has been of particular concerns.
The Kenya Red Cross is raising alarms over the increasing incidences of fire across the country but noted that the trend in Nairobi over the last two weeks has been of particular concerns.
The premier U-17 grassroots youth football league, COPA Coca-Cola has kicked off its 2011 edition in a tournament that promises to increase value to all participating players.
The premier U-17 grassroots youth football league, COPA Coca-Cola has kicked off its 2011 edition in a tournament that promises to increase value to all participating players.
Maridadi today marked International Women’s Day at Mathari Outreach Centre by hosting an event aimed at bridging the gap between reality and the futures full of possibilities for young girls from hardship backgrounds. The event will empower young girls through art.
Maridadi today marked International Women’s Day at Mathari Outreach Centre by hosting an event aimed at bridging the gap between reality and the futures full of possibilities for young girls from hardship backgrounds. The event will empower young girls through art.
Airtel Kenya today entered into a partnership with Kenya Data Networks (KDN), a leading telecommunications infrastructure
Airtel Kenya today entered into a partnership with Kenya Data Networks (KDN), a leading telecommunications infrastructure
A local real estate development company has launched construction of modern apartments that embrace the green concept, to provide cheap housing maintenance to home owners.
A local real estate development company has launched construction of modern apartments that embrace the green concept, to provide cheap housing maintenance to home owners.
The plan was to have coffee with
The plan was to have coffee with
Food processing and packaging solutions company, Tetra Pak, is stepping up its recycling campaign in Kenya through partnerships with institutions and post- consumer
Food processing and packaging solutions company, Tetra Pak, is stepping up its recycling campaign in Kenya through partnerships with institutions and post- consumer
Turkel Fair Organization Inc. will be hosting the
Turkel Fair Organization Inc. will be hosting the
NESTEA®, a ready-mix iced tea brand, has partnered with Miss World Kenya 2011 beauty pageant to promote consumption of tea in Kenya. Elaborating on the tie up Guenter Spiess, Business Executive Manager Coffee Beverages for Nestlé Equatorial African Region said, “Through NESTEA® we are promoting a beautiful and healthy
NESTEA®, a ready-mix iced tea brand, has partnered with Miss World Kenya 2011 beauty pageant to promote consumption of tea in Kenya. Elaborating on the tie up Guenter Spiess, Business Executive Manager Coffee Beverages for Nestlé Equatorial African Region said, “Through NESTEA® we are promoting a beautiful and healthy
Integrated telecommunications services provider Orange Kenya has announced a major drive to grow its countrywide distribution network as it seeks to develop a stronger penetration of its products and services.
Integrated telecommunications services provider Orange Kenya has announced a major drive to grow its countrywide distribution network as it seeks to develop a stronger penetration of its products and services.
In an effort to encourage the growth of venture capital markets in Kenya and East Africa as whole, and deepen our financial markets, the
In an effort to encourage the growth of venture capital markets in Kenya and East Africa as whole, and deepen our financial markets, the
National flag carrier
National flag carrier
MoneyGram and its agent
MoneyGram and its agent