Anne Kiguta Biography

“Media is a testosterone driven business. No we are not treated like equals. but its up to you to make your presence felt and take your position. I have faced my fair of chauvinism. Even now, with some male peers, they still from time to time talk down to women. Having said that, I have also had the fortune to work work with great men in this business who didn’t shoo me away from their offices with my million questions as a young journalist. The challenges have become a powerful motivator for me. I strive to be doubly good at what I do. Having said that, who wants to be treated as equals? I’m a woman, specially designed by my creator to bring things to life. I was made for greatness. Treat me special because I am!”

“No. But isn’t that the story that some bloggers would love to tell! it is as if women can’t get ahead without cat-fights or sleeping around. Anyway, I do not shy away from challenges or opportunity. I do my homework and put my best foot forward always! I focus on Anne. I’m her number one cheerleader and her fiercest critic. I don’t look over my shoulder to see who is doing what. I have my mission and my purpose and I’m determined to accomplish it. I have been blessed to achieve many firsts throughout my career. First to go straight to prime time, being the youngest to hold several editorial positions etc. These things did not come on a silver platter. They have come through a lot of prayer and hard work. I’m proud of my accomplishments and thankful for the opportunity to do what I do.”

Ann Kiguta Family and Children

Anne Kigutas Daughter

“I am 30 years old and the last of four girls. I grew up in an average Kenyan family. We weren’t wealthy and my parents made it abundantly clear that I had to work for everything I wanted in life. So I learnt the values of work, determination and tenacity quite early in life. My upbringing was difficult because I was raised in a home where my father physically assaulted my mother and on occasion my sisters and myself. It was a very painful experience but many beautiful things have come out of that including the work I do with Kenyan families. I am part of various mentorship programmes in Kenya for women and girls with save the children as a child nutrition advocate. I am also a mother to the coolest kid I know, Sasha,”

Anne Kiguta Age

Ann Keguta is around 30 yeays old as of 2015.

Anne Kiguta Salary

Details on Anne Kiguta Salary will be updated soon…

Anne Kiguta Married – Anne Kiguta Husband

Anne Kiguta was once a victim of an abusive relationship? Speaking about her ordeal to True Love, the hot TV siren gave details of her life that she has never told anyone.

Apparently, there is a day before she went live on KTN that her baby daddy furiously beat her up while she was holding her three year old baby Wairimu, but she stood strong, applied make up and went on air.

Anne Kiguta Scandal

According to her, she did not leave him but stayed in the relationship mainly because of her baby but after the third beating she packed her bags and left. In her own words, that was the best decision she has ever made in her life.
Currently she is in a serious relationship with a very good man and she has been with him for the past one year and four months. She further added that she has never been married.

Ann Kiguta Biography – Interview

The first impression I got from Anne Kiguta the first time I got to know her is not the fact that she’s uniquely beautiful (I love her Modesty Blaise hair flare) and her exceptionally smart personality. She’s a rare kind of a woman, not only because of her outstanding achievements and persona, but also because of her tenacity. She has overcome chauvinism at places of work and abuse by both her dad and ex-boyfriend.

Anne Kiguta Dossier

“MY UPBRINGING WAS DIFFICULT BECAUSE I WAS RAISED IN A HOME WHERE MY FATHER PHYSICALLY ASSAULTED MY MOTHER AND ON OCCASION MY SISTERS AND MYSELF. IT WAS A VERY PAINFUL EXPERIENCE BUT MANY BEAUTIFUL THINGS HAVE COME OUT OF THAT INCLUDING THE WORK I DO WITH KENYAN FAMILIES,” SHE TOLD ELLE AFRIQUE ONLINE IN 2013.

However, she has kept her glow on every single day. Even if she is going through a difficult day, she has never let her friends and fans feel low because of it. She’s always smiling and treating us all with witty quotes on her Instagram and Twitter.

From her days as a news anchor at KTN to her senior position at Citizen TV today, she has exhibited growth and maturity. Anne is an epitome of what a contemporary Kenyan girl should look up to.

I talked to the bubbly presenter on balancing motherhood and work life, her love for fashion and stuff she would not do for fame. Here’s the conversation; enjoy!

Interviewer : Anne, as one of the top Kenyan TV personalities, there is pressure that comes with it, especially now that you’re a mom. Your fans expect you to achieve even more. How do you manage to balance work and taking care of your beautiful daughter?

Ann Kiguta: Well I don’t know that I actually balance it. But if it looks that way, great! I’m all about the ‘manageable crazy’. I always have a couple of things going at the same time and to be perfectly honest I could do with another two hours of sleep and a lot more of the spa! But I guess the trick is just learning to prioritize. When you look at the things we think are so important, many of them actually aren’t.

So I weigh things and what I can do without, I do without. I don’t have to be at every event or buzzing new place or take on every project etc. I’ve learnt to differentiate between the temporal and permanent things in my life. My daughter, our relationship- that is permanent. My career is important and deeply fulfilling but not permanent. So the golden rule is never invest the permanent in the temporary.

Interviewer : What are the 3 three things you would never do for fame?

Ann Kiguta: Sacrifice my relationship with my daughter. She comes first in my life. Another thing would be giving up my values and spirituality. It’s what has brought me this far. Finally, I would NEVER undermine my colleagues to get my own way.

Interviewer: You’re known to be a fashion lover. I even met you at the Fashion High Tea earlier this year. Whose fashion do you admire locally and Africa-wide?

Ann Kiguta: I like the local brother-sister style of Papa Petit and Velma Rossa of ‘2manysiblings’. I love the art and culture fusion in what they wear. And if I wasn’t covering politics I’d probably be wearing that because deep down I just want to be in my ripped jeans.

I’m inspired by Kenya’s Zeddie Lukoe who’s based in New York & Wambui Kibue here in Nairobi. Zeddie’s bespoke work is clean, simple yet very elevated. There’s something about a man in a well-tailored suit and its good to see Kenyan men embracing fashion.

I’m crushing on African designers like Mozambique’s Taibo Bacar. He really has an understanding of the feminine form. Shout out to Tanzania’s Jacqueline Kibacha who’s based in the UK. I’m fascinated by her jewelry line and especially the timeless ‘Uhuru wings’.

I’m also loving Nigeria’s Ese Azenabor. She’s based in the States and specializes in embellished looks. And I for one love a little bling here and there…and everywhere. Lol!

Interviewer: Your biggest professional lesson while you’ve been a news anchor?

Ann Kiguta: Anything can happen. And it usually does, especially when you least expect it. You have to be ready at all times and for anything and everything. Once that camera is rolling there is no such thing as “take-two”. You get one chance and once chance only.

Interview Adopted from mpasho.com

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Ann Kiguta Facebook and Twitter

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Anne Kiguta Video

Oh No…You Have Never Seen Citizen TV’s Anne Kiguta Cry This Much

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Victoria Rubadiri is a reporter and PrimeTime news anchor for NTV’s Weekend Edition that airs every Friday to Sunday at 9pm. Victoria Rubadiri also the host and producer of the Women and Power segment that airs every Saturday during the PrimeTime bulletin.

She holds a Bachelors Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia.

Victoria Rubadiri  also has a background in radio working as a business journalist and news presenter at Capital FM in Nairobi for almost two years.

Victoria Rubadiri Nationality

She did freelance work in Public Relations in New Jersey and New York prior to my return home to Kenya. she enjoy cooking and photography in my free time. Her passion is mentoring youth which I have been involved in for the last five years both in the US and Kenya.

Victoria Rubadiri Husband

Reveals what she looks for in a man.

Full Victoria Rubadiri Biography

Name: Victoria Rubadiri

Age: 28 years old

Occupation: NTV Anchor and Reporter

Education: Degree Broadcast Journalism

What is the most important lesson you have learnt in your job?

To me, I have learnt to never forget why I am doing this. My core purpose is to tell the stories of other people and to give voice to the voiceless. It is very easy for a person to forget this when on TV; so many people end up chasing fame. For me, I want it to be all about doing what I am held responsible for by society which is telling the truth.

Tell us about a story that you covered and it stuck with you?

There is a feature I did about a lady named Liz. She is a single mother who does one of the most difficult sales jobs. To top it all, she is blind. We followed her every day when we were covering the story and discovered that she was a fiercely independent person who was living life blamelessly. I still talk to her once in a while.

What opportunities have come your way through your line of work?

First, I have had the chance of telling the stories of dozens of amazing people. That has been such a huge opportunity for me. Second, my job has taken me to very many places in Kenya and outside Kenya which is really fun.

Victoria Rubadiri

Third and most important, it has given me a platform to mentor young people who have in turn changed my view on life.

What challenges have you met in your line of work?

I wouldn’t really call them challenges, rather aspects of the job. Some time, you prepare for a huge interview only for it to be cancelled. Or maybe there is breaking news that you had not expected and it needs to be aired immediately and you do not have background information. it gets difficult then.

At the end of the day, these instances really stretch me and I get to learn a lot.

If you were not a news anchor, what would you be doing?

I would definitely be a school teacher, without a doubt. Teaching to me is one of the greatest jobs anyone can ever have. You get to impact people directly and mentor them. I love to mentor people, so teaching would definitely give me an equally big opportunity to mentor others.

What do you do on your time out of the lime light?

(Laughs) I honestly take time to just be alone. My job is very involving to a point that I am always surrounded by people. Therefore time alone gives me an opportunity to just relax especially with my daughter.

Which is your favourite book and why?

‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ by John Bunyan has been my favourite book for a long time. As a born again Christian, this book has been a source of strength in my walk with Christ.

Would you recommend it to others?

I definitely would. It’s a great place to start when you begin your walk with Jesus Christ.

As far as your career is concerned, what keeps you going?

I am a mother to a ten year old girl and she is my biggest motivation. She keeps me going because I want to provide for her to the best of my ability.

Let us talk about your role models and people you look up to?

First Lady of the US Mitchell Obama is definitely one of the people I look up to. CNN’S Christiane Amanpour is also a strong role model to me, especially her work ethic. She is extremely passionate about journalism going as far as covering war zones fearlessly.

What is your most important role in life?

Being a mother is definitely my most important role. It is one of those roles that you do not walk away from. As your child grows, you grow with them. This particular role now defines everything I do with my life and I love it.

In the recent years, you have been termed as a fashion trendsetter by the media. Is it true? And if so, tell us your secret on hacking it.

(Laughs really hard) I honestly am the most laid back person you can ever meet. I am your jeans and the occasional heels kind of a girl. I only dress up for TV because it’s part of my job.

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Sharon Mundia Age and Bio

Sharon Mundia is a 26 year old Kenyan fashion blogger and beauty lover behind This is Ess (www.thisisess.com).

Sharon Mundia has been blogging for a couple years now and what started out as a fun hobby has turned into a great passion for me. “I’m lucky enough to be able to do what I love which, in essence, is to share my personal style and other bits of my life in the hope that it will inspire women of all ages.” She says

Sharon Mundia background

She came to realise is that fashion isn’t just about being trendy and cute, it’s about expressing your character, building your confidence and ultimately celebrating yourself.

Sharon Mundia gives her thoughts

Each morning you wake up with a blank canvas and just like an artist, you choose to paint a picture of yourself that you then share with the world. My hope for my blog is to inspire women around Africa to be the best damn artists they could possibly be.

Sharon Mundia Boyfriend

Gentlemen, ‘ThisIsHim’ ; Lonina Leteipan, Relationship Manager at Chase Bank Kenya Ltd. He did his undergraduate at USIU and postgraduate degree in Rhodes University South Africa. He previously worked for Barclays Bank as a Relationship Officer then at CFC Stanbic as the Corporate Relationship Officer.

Sharon Mundia Boyfriend

Sharon Mundia Photos

Sharon Mundia

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Grace Msalame Biography

Born at 1986, Grace Msalame is a bubbly, intelligent and fashionable TV personality.

Grace Msalame Age

She’s graced our TV screens for a while – since she was 19 – and has managed to grow to be a top manager at Kiss TV. At 29, she’s reflective of how far she’s come. As a mum of two, she’s got an interesting way of handling her stuff.

Grace Msalame Husband

She’s been anticipating what I would probably ask and there she goes, “if you ask the color of my panties, then just expect a no-no.” The girl handling the shoot, Sandra, bursts into laughing and I follow suit.

Grace Msalame Background

When growing up, Grace was the opposite of what she is now. She’s reserved, calm and collected – but she was a naughty little girl a just over a decade ago.

She’s now a strong woman, the inspiring girl who in September 2014 graced the cover of True Love Magazine East Africa. This shows the important role she plays in the contemporary society in Kenya. Young girls look up to her…they admire her story. Living up to her legendary father’s legacy is no mean fete.

She’s brought shine upon our lives. Her dad Tony Msalame will be forever remembered for the indelible contribution he made to the media realm in this country.

“I’m actually at my heaviest,” she confesses about her body since she got her lovely twins. I love her outfit which she says accentuates her curves, and not because of what you think.

She’s stylish and trendy, and that’s why leading fashion houses are fighting to dress her. As an ambassador for Vivo Activewear, Grace says: “I just appreciate the love and the appreciation, asante. And I just…I laugh and I’m amazed that those are their real questions,” she tells me how she feels when guys go crazy over her curves.

Her grand plan for the next five years is to excel in her field.. She plans on becoming a Top 40 Under 40 within the next five years, which she leaves up to God.

Grace Msalame  Photos

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Yvonne Okwara is a media personality whose body of work runs the gamut from powerful interviews, talk shows to news presentation; with experience in radio production, presentation to television content production, interviewing and news anchoring.

She has been at the center of some most defining moments of the country. Yvonne Okwara has hosted national discussions on civic education on Kenya’s constitution and historic 2013 elections. She covered the political party primaries and general elections of 2013, the Supreme Court Election Petition and the inauguration of President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Yvonne Okwara currently works for Kenya’s Television Network, KTN, as a Senior Anchor and content producer. She hosts a Sunday night talk show ‘Checkpoint’, where she moderates analysts in a no-holds barred assessment of the week’s biggest stories. She is also the Head of News Anchors at KTN.

She has also moderated several regional and international meetings including the Conference of African Finance Ministers in Abuja, Nigeria in March 2014.

Her notable interviews include President Uhuru Kenyatta, Dep. President William Ruto, Cabinet Secretaries Joseph Ole Lenku, Anne Waiguru, Senators, Members of National Assembly, Business Icon Manu Chandaria, Chairs of Constitutional Commissions in Kenya, former Head of United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction in Kenya Pedro Basabe, Rebecca Garang’ widow of S. Sudanese leader John Garang’ among other leaders in the region.

Her ring was barely on her finger than Robert Alai came out to rain on her parade with quite the salacious story. He alleged that Yvonne had to get married  in  clandestine invite-only wedding  after changing the venue a whopping three times to evade her new husband’s wife and lover!

Alai claimed that Yvonne’s spanking new husband, Andrew Matole Konde, a veterinary surgeon was once married to one Alice Manyola Matole with whom he sired three children .Alai further alleges that the two went their separate as Andrew could not keep it in his pants!

As if that is not bad enough, Alai alleges Andrew also had a kid with another woman, a Maryanne Muthoni Waruingi. Eek!

Yvonne Okwara Wedding

The colorful ceremony took place at  Crown Plaza Hotel in Nairobi where relatives and close media friends came to witness the holy matrimonial union of the two lovebirds. Here is a photo and a short video of their wedding.

Twitter: @yvonneokwara

Facebook: Yvonne Okwara

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Maina Kageni Biography

Maina hosts Classic 105’s breakfast show ‘Maina In The Morning’ alongside Mwalimu King’ang’i. He wakes you up to a fun filled show where humor and relationships are part of the recipe.He is a staunch supporter of English Premiere League side Manchester United and is also a professional golfer.

Maina Kageni, together with his co-host, Mwalimu Kingangi (Daniel Ndambuki) are the most tuned in radio hosts in the country.

Most ladies love his manly voice while men detest him highly and if you’ve listened to his show you will agree with me that his abilities to engage with the audience is beyond measure. Maina is one of the radio personalities that is highly paid and has different side hustles that add to his wealth.

Maina Kageni Wealth

 Maina Kageni cars

Maina is so famous that Chevrolet gave him a Manchester United branded car for him to drive around in for free. This is not the only car Maina owns. He has a number of other expensive cars. Just check them out

Maina Kageni’s cars

Maina Kageni Salary

Maina kageni salary is now Ksh 1.8 million per month which is less than what the head of state Uhuru Kenyatta earns(estimated to be 1.2Million per month)

Maina Kageni Facebook

His facebook account has a strong follower-ship of over 460K likes.

Facebook Maina Kageni

Twitter @ItsMainaKageni

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Lulu Hassan Biography

Lulu, who is the first born in a family of three girls, grew up in Mombasa.

“Being the first born, I did not face any hardships while growing up; I was taken to one of the best schools in Mombasa – Aga Khan Academy,” she said.

Lulu, who hosts Nipashe Wikendi with Kanze Dena, has had a long journey to get to where she is today.

About Lulu Hassan

She’s got Seychellois roots

Her mother, Mariam Abu, passed away in 2007 after being unwell, and Lulu had to take care of her two younger sisters.

“It wasn’t difficult taking my sisters to school since mum left us with some wealth. She had a real estate business which I began managing upon her demise. I’d been helping earlier, so it was not difficult to take over,” revealed Lulu

She trained as cabin crew hostess

Before pursuing journalism, Lulu trained as a cabin crew hostess, human resource manager and ticketing officer at Salrene Travel Operations College.

“When I landed a radio job in Mombasa, I thought it would be good to have journalism skills. So I went back to school and studied the course,” said Lulu.

She used to read English news

Back in 2008, Lulu was a household name in Mombasa thanks to her news presenter job at Radio Salaam. Interestingly, she used to read news in English and not Swahili.

So, how did she transition to TV?

“When I was a presenter at Radio Salaam in 2008, a KTN cameraman informed me there was crisis at their station. Two of their Swahili anchors were going for maternity leave, and they needed someone to step in. He asked me to try my luck. Being a risk taker, I went for a screen test and I made the cut.”

She wishes her mother could see her on TV.

There’s nothing like a parent’s approval, and Lulu wishes her late mother could see her read news. Her lowest moment was when she had just landed her first TV job and she thought about her mother while she was on air.

“It was my first day as an anchor, and I got flustered on air when I thought about my mother. I felt so sad. There I was as an anchor, but mum wasn’t alive to celebrate me – all along she had wished to see me reading news on national television,” Lulu recalls.

She doesn’t care for fame.

Many people would get caught up in the fame that comes with being on prime time TV, but not Lulu.

“I don’t see being a news anchor as a big deal. Fame does not get into my head. Anybody at home can send me to the shop, and I would go without feeling I am too much of a celebrity for that.”

Lulu Hassan’s Husband

She met her husband, Rashid Abdalla, at work.Lulu is married to QTV presenter Rashid Abdalla, and she met him back at Radio Salaam. He’d heard her voice on Radio, and he was eager to meet her in person. This was just after Lulu lost her mother, and he was there for her through her grief.

“When I remembered my mother I would cry a lot and Rashid was always there to offer me a shoulder to lean on. With time I grew so close to him. The rest is history,” she recalls smiling.

Lulu revealed that since then she has always found a friend in Rashid. Together they are blessed with two sons: Jibran, 4, and Irfan, 1.

Lulu Hassan Wedding-Lulu Hassan Wedding Photos

When Lulu tied the knot with Rashid, her neighbours and friends came in large numbers to celebrate their union.

“When Rashid and I wedded, most guests were people whom I did not know. Out of love they came in large numbers to celebrate my big day,” tells Lulu.

Since her late mother was not there to ‘give her away’ as is customary, her neighbours and friends stepped in. For this reason, the soft spoken newsreader describes Kenyans as loving and caring people.

Lulu Hassan Accident

She was involved in a road crash in 2010.Back in 2010, while working at KTN, Lulu was involved in a terrible road accident. Her left leg was injured, and it is still affected now. The injury keeps her from joining her studio guests in dance.

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Janet Mbugua Biography

Janet Mbugua, 31 years old, born in Mombasa, Kenya and a Broadcast Journalist by Profession. She is currently a Prime Time News Anchor and Reporter on Citizen Television, as well as Founder and Trustee for Inua Dada Foundation, both based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Her Career in Broadcasting has been rewarding on many levels. Starting out in Radio at the age of 19 at Kenya’s Capital FM Station gave me an edge over most people my age as well as allowed me to gradually gain confidence and credibility in my chosen field of Media.

Over the years she covered notable events like the 2013 Memorial Service for Former South African President Nelson Mandela, the 2007 and 2013 National Elections in Kenya, the 2012 Presidential Elections in the U.S.A. and the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

In 2009 she was headhunted for the position of News Anchor, Reporter and Producer as well as part-time Host of the Pan-African Current Affairs show, Africa 360 by eTV in Johannesburg, South Africa.

She has also interviewed high profile individuals across Africa and further afield, including the U.S.A.and Brazil. In 2012 she was honored to Co-Host a live televised award show honoring African Leaders and later in 2013 she hosted a series of interviews for the African Union (AU) and Organization of African Unity (OAU) 50th Anniversary commemoration event organized by MultiChoice South Africa, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Beyond Broadcasting, I am the Founder and Director of Media Avenue Limited, where I provide services which include Public Speaking, Moderating & Emceeing. In addition I work to empower and mentor young people particularly girls in Kenya through Inua Dada Foundation which I founded in 2013.

Endorsed by the First Lady Of Kenya Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta, Inua Dada Foundation envisions a Global Community that empowers and protects the rights of every Girl Child.

In 2014, she decided to try my hand at acting when she was approached to audition for a lead role in the Kenyan Drama Series, RUSH. To her delight she landed the role of Pendo Adama, the Owner of a magazine. RUSH has since been nominated for two Africa Magic awards and is now showing in a few West African countries!

Janet Mbugua Education

For her education she completed a 2-year Mass Communication Course from Limkokwing University, Malaysia and is currently pursuing a MBA in Global Business Management at the Swiss Management Academy in Nairobi, Kenya.

Janet Mbugua Husband

She lives in Nairobi, Kenya with her Husband Edward Ndichu who has been a very supportive and loving Companion.

Janet Mbugua Wedding

Gorgeous Citizen TV news anchor Janet Mbugua and her long time fiancé Eddie Ndichu tied the knot at an elegant, glamour-filled ceremony on Saturday 30 at Chaka ranch.

The wedding was an invites only affair and Janet Mbugua looked elegant in her classy white gown and Eddie in his grey tuxedo.Janet Mbugua has a twin brother who was also in attendance.

The cute couple held a beautiful traditional wedding in November last year, which was attended by media personalities and close friends.

Janet Mbugua Salary

Janet Mbugua went on air to read news on 800,000 shillings-a-month-pay on Citizen TV, Kenyans thought that was the end of pyramid earnings. And somehow, they reached a conclusion that she could remain the highest paid TV anchor ever in Kenya. They were wrong! Now rumors are fire spreading on Kenyan streets that former TV news queen could be coming back to a local TV station with a bang. She is soon to go air on Ksh 930,000 a month.

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KTN TV’s presenter Edith Kimani can be classified among the top media personalities who made TV what it is today. The gorgeous lass has been able to stay in the competitive entertainment industry unlike some who have faded into insignificance.

She remains to be one of the most respected and sought after female celebrities around.Despite the fact that she is a top celebrity around, she is never in controversy, unlike her counterparts who have become a household name due to their scandalous lives.

After spending several years at the Mombasa Rd based media house, Edith Kimani has called it a day and soon she will be moving to Deutsche Welle (DW) in German. She joined KTN back in 2009 after she emerged the winner of the Presenter Show competition. She was only 19 years old.

Edith Kimani Business and achievements

Over a decade ago, the slogan ‘Tumechill’ with the two fingers sign was the in thing in the country. It was an abstinence campaign aimed at coping with the HIV/AIDS pandemic that had plagued Kenyan and Africa as a whole.

Edith doubled as an anchor and reporter and will be remembered for steering her own show, On The Record. She joins a growing number of local female journalists who have been poached by international TV stations including Anne Soi (BBC), Penina Karibe (CCTV) and Zain Verjee (CNN), among others.

Edith Kimani Family

She has only one parent after her dad passed on on 2009. She lives with her mum Ruth and two sisters; Pauline and Samantha.Its is also speculated that she has been dating a Janet Mbugua’s twin brother.

Edith Kimani Instagram

You can follow her on Instagram @edithkimani

Edith Kimani Photos

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Getrude Mungai Profile

My name is Getrude Mungai, I am a Lifestyle designer on bedroom matters and relationships, a wife, mother, an author/blogger, TV and radio host and a motivational speaker. This year I will celebrate my 17th year in marital bliss with the same man I have had a relationship with for 22 years and we are blessed with two sons.

Born and raised on the Kenyan coast, I am privileged to belong to the Mijikenda sub tribe that prepares their girls from puberty on the realities of sex and intimacy in marriage. I have a wealth of African traditional knowledge from various tribes and communities in East Africa and beyond. I have also travelled extensively and learned from the Indians the art of Kama Sutra and the secret of the Middle East from a Harlem trainer. I belong to a network of sexologist, and I constantly keep abreast of developments in the sex and intimacy field and read widely on the western sex therapy. With knowledge from the West, East and Africa as well as experiences and practical experiments in my own marriage, the end product is a customized and tailor made product for our modern African society.

To date I have had sessions with thousands of women locally and abroad as well as a few hundred men. I have had seminars with churches, multinational corporations and banks among others. I used to write about sex, romance and relationship for the Sunday Standard newspaper (EVE weekly magazine) my page is titled “between the sheets”. I also wrote for the Nairobi star newspaper for over a year – my column was dubbed “Sex aunty”. I have been featured on EVE, True Love magazines for women as well Adam magazine for men, not to mention Drum and Parents magazine. The Nation, Taifa Leo and Standard Newspapers have also published my work and done features on me. I have also co-hosted a morning drive show on Kiss FM for a month and appeared on severally Citizen TV’s breakfast show, KBC TV, NTV and KTN TV stations. The BBC world radio services did a profile and also highlighted my work on their website.

Getrude Mungai

At the moment I have I host a radio show ‘Bahari ya mapenzi’ (ocean of love), this is an adult-only programme where I address issues related to sex and intimacy. Three years ago, I hosted one of the hottest shows ever seen in Kenya titled ‘Connect’ on K24 TV station, where I advise couples on relationships as well as sex and intimacy. One of the episodes from the show has over 2 million views on YouTube. The Glamour Magazine – UK, featured my work in 2008 and voted me as one of the women making a positive change in the world. In 2012 a German TV station featured my work as well as the impact I am having on families. I was also privileged to be invited to do seminars in Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa, where I appeared on TV and radio stations as well as newspapers and magazines in the counties. Of these countries I have ongoing interviews with Kaya FM of Johannesburg South Africa.

My blog gets about 500,000 hits a month.

It’s my firm conviction that one must give back to society as they receive from the same community. I also believe that one must have a mentor and in return have a mentee. To this end, my charity work involves volunteering at the Kenya Cancer Association, where was treasurer in 2013. I am also the founder and patron of Fadhili Mschana Trust, whose motto is “facilitate, motivate and mentor” poor rural school girls and boys. We provide the girls with sanitary pads and underwear and in the process motivate them to study harder through mentorship. As for the boys we involve them in sports like football and farming. We strive to give them life skills as opposed to handouts.

Getrude Mungai Shop

You can buy a wide range of products from her shop by clicking here

Getrude Mungai Contacts

Gillfilian house on Kenyatta avenue next to I&M building.
Open from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday – Saturdays.
Tel: +254 722 900 523.

Getrude Mungai Videos

Gertrude Mungai launched a few videos demonstrating techniques for “Mombasa Raha,” (her word for relations between man and woman). Then when you get inside, Getrude is selling her wares, from handj06 videos, to sex and intimacy seminars, all payable via MPESA and/or credit card. All in a day’s work for a celebrated sexologist.

Getrude Mungai Youtube Channel

One can stream her youtube videos through her channel

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Kobi Kihara Biography

Photographer, producer and TV presenter Kobi Kihara was recently hosted on NTV This Morning by Wangui Wachira, and this is an excerpt of the interview

Born 31 years ago, Kobi grew up in Kenya as the youngest of five children, one boy and four girls. Her parents were in and out of the country all the time, and when she was 15, they decided to move from Kenya to Washington DC in the US to keep the family together. “The move had actually been in the works since I was 12, so for three years I had been preparing mentally for it, imagining what it would be like from what I had seen on TV.”

She was to attend a public high school, but the summer before she was to join, a shooting incident at the school changed her educational course and she was enrolled at a private international high school.

Here is an interview with Kobi Kihara

What was her experience like studying abroad?

“At the time, I didn’t like the high school experience because the transition was quite hard at the beginning. It was a huge opportunity for the entire family, but once we got there it was so different and foreign. Looking back, however, I realise it was fantastic to be in an international setting. I was the only Kenyan and I had friends from different parts of the world.

How did her family react to her suggestion of studying arts?

I told my parents that I wanted to study the performing arts and to be an actress. To a family of overachievers, it was one of those ‘Huh?’ moments.

“To make them understand what the programme was about, I broke down the details of the course to my parents. It helped that there is a creative streak running through my mum’s side of the family so, with their blessing, I was soon off to Newcastle University in the UK.

When did she begin photography?

After a year and a half, she returned to Newcastle to complete her degree. However, her graduation day coincided with her sister’s wedding back in Kenya, so she missed out on the ceremony and came home to share in the celebrations.

“I had just started getting interested in photography and had always wanted to work with children, so during this period I volunteered at Nyumbani Children’s Home before going back to Washington.

What happened after that?

I took some time off when I had finished my studies, to figure things out.”
This time off saw Kobi actively job hunting. She was able to land acting roles in three small films, two shot in the US and one in the UK. That is when I decided I wanted to be behind the scenes; to have control and have a say about what was going on in front of the camera. When you are only in front of it, your opinion doesn’t count.

What kind of jobs was she doing to make ends meet?

The time off also took her to Paris, France, for three months, where she modelled briefly and did some photography.

When she got back, she took on a part-time bartending gig.

How did that work?

my sister talked to me about following through with my photography, so I enrolled at a nearby school for some courses. I would attend these in the morning and bartend in the evening. In 2004, I went back to school full time in Toronto to do my master’s in film and TV production. At graduation, everyone I had been studying with was working – apart from me. I just couldn’t find permanent employment.

What did she do?

I volunteered with the Smithsonian Kaplan Institute and the Kennedy Centre, did freelance photography, but still it was a struggle and quite challenging.

“Later, I landed a temporary job with the International Organisation for Migration in the US, assisting with overseeing the Iraqi elections. There I saw the beauty of working hard and getting something out of your work. For a long time I was afraid of structure, but I was now happy to be productive, earning a salary, having benefits – the full nine yards.

She lost that job, how did she handle it?

The job came to an end after three months and Kobi found herself back at square one – job hunting, broke and disillusioned, armed with qualifications but still with no paid work forthcoming.

What made her return to Kenya?

I fell in love with Kenya again. There was a lot of scepticism and anxiety over my decision, because I had no tangible prospects to come back to and nobody could understand why I wanted to return.

How was the job hunt back?

As I had been putting out my CV and all my networks were active, Tom Mshindi contacted me while I was still in Washington about a producer position. I interviewed for it and, as I landed back in Kenya, there was an air of expectancy, as at least I would be earning. My mother was with me on this trip and we were staying with two of my sisters who were here.

Did she get the job?

I did not get the job. The disappointment was overwhelming. My mum asked me if I wanted to go back with her to Washington, but I was here to stay. I looked for a job everywhere I possibly could.

When did she get her first break?

My big break came through my photography, when a friend of mine introduced me to the management at the Windsor Golf and Country Club to do photography for their property. Then I got work with UNDP and, from there, the jobs just started coming in.

How did she land a job at citizen?

With things finally falling into place, a call from Citizen TV. I didn’t give it much thought, because I had got so used to doors being shut to me, so it was one of those ‘OK, I’ll do it’ things, but I wasn’t expecting anything to come from it.”

A month later, the station called to offer her a producer position as they were launching breakfast TV.

What is her opinion on being poached by Radio Africa?

No offence to any single individual, but the media industry in Kenya is lacking in professional structures that properly address under-appreciation, unfair compensation and poor talent recognition.

As a news anchor and studio producer at Radio Africa, I get full responsibility on the deliverables. I am part of a young and creative team, which is great. My role is to come up with programme ideas for the station, and I want to create more.

What is her most memorable gig as a photographer?

Her first memorable gig was the visit of then Sen. Barrak Obama to Kenya, on this particular day he was tree planting with Nobel peace prize winner Wangari Maathai, as she was pushing and shoving with other journalists to get the best shot, the senator stopped and commended her for being a great photographer

What’s the biggest lesson she has learnt in life?

Never take yourself too seriously unless you really, really have to. The moment you do, you over-think everything and then chances of you messing it up are greater.

Kobi Kihara Instagram

You can follow Kobi Kihara on instagram @kobikihara

Kobi Kihara Married

Details about her marriage will be updated soon……

Kobi Kihara Photos

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KU Medical Student & Standup Comedian with a Michael Jackson knack at the #ChurchillShow…follow me on Twitter @ComedianYY and Instagram @YYCOMEDIAN

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Gloria Muliro Biography and Education

Gloria Omba, commonly referred to as Gloria Muliro (born 4 September 1980), is a Kenyan Gospel musician and songwriter. Gloria was born to David Muliro and Esther Muliro. She went to Emanyinga Primary School where she sat for her KCPE exams before enrolling at St. Theresa Academy for her secondary education. She later joined the International Teachers Training College, Dagoretti for a two-year teaching course .

Music career

In 2005 she releasing her first studio album entitled Omwami Aletsa (The Lord is Coming). As of 2013, Gloria has four albums to her name, her most successful being Kibali (mandate) which has the popular song “Sitolia” (I Won’t Cry) featuring Willy Paul. In 2013 Gloria collaborated with Willy Paul once more for the song Kitanzi whose music video depicts the life of a young teenager who is almost giving up on life and who is contemplating suicide.

She has a number of music wich are:

• “Sitolia” ft Willy Paul
• “Follow you”(2011)
• “omwami Aletsa”(2005)
• “Kibali”
• “Yesu Ningwedete”
• “Mpango wa Kando”
• “Neno”
• “Msaidizi”
• “Yesu Iroma”
• “Youve Done Well my Lord”
• “Kitanzi” ft “Willy Paul”(2014)

Gloria Muliro Awards

Gloria Muliro has earned her six Groove Awards nominations.She went on to receive the female artist of the year award at the eighth Groove awards

• Female artist of the year
• Collaboration of the year for mpango wa kando ft Everlyne
• Western song of the year
• Song of the year for Sitolia ft willy Paul
• Most beautiful Gospel artiste!

Gloria Muliro Husband and Family

She was married to preacher Erick Omba, but have since separated.

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Mugo wa Wairimu Biograghy and Education

James Mugo Ndichu commonly known as Mugo wa Wairimu 40 years old (born on December 5, 1975) is a Kenyan is a gynaecologist but the Kenya Medical and Dentist Practitioners Board claim he is not on their register.He graduated with a Bachelor in Science degree in Nursing at the University of Nairobi in 2000.

Mugo wa Wairimu Career

He says he is a gynaecologist but the Kenya Medical and Dentist Practitioners Board claim he is not on their register.
He refers to himself a social justice activist.
Mugo is a blogger who commands a huge following on social media. He blogs about his life at the university and politically related topics and is said to be a member of the Jubilee Social Media Cabinet.
He is an enthusiastic supporter of Jubilee and is said to be actively engaged in politics.

Mugo wa Wairimu,s Scandal

Citizen TV did an exposé on a rogue and uncertified impersonator of a medical doctor.
Mugo Wa Wairimu was caught on camera drugging and raping patients at his Prestige Healthcare clinic in Githurai, Nairobi.He was arrested on Thursday, September 10, and arraigned in a Limuru court.Turns out his sordid habits didn’t start recently.

Mugo wa Wairimu Family and Children

Mugo is a married man with a beautiful wife and a daughter

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Jared Otieno Biography

Jared Otieno Kiasa, is the founder and CEO of Express Feeders LTD. He is the Chairman Board of Directors of Express Feeders Group.Jared Otieno is famous for spending KSh 30 million to acquire customized Porsce and spending about KSh 15 million in hosting his in-laws from Meru in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County.

Jared Otieno Education

Mr. Jared Otieno Kiasa, born in Kenya and educated in the United States of America has a wide range of businesses ranging from transportation, manufacturing and shipping.

Jared Otieno Business

Jared has a wide range of businesses ranging from transportation, manufacturing and shipping.Express Feeders shipping agency or shipping agent founded by Mr.Jared Otieno Kiasa is the most reliable agency responsible for handling shipments and cargo in East Africa.Express feeders is numberone shipping agent in the world. Having been in business since 1958 with a track record of unbeatable success.

Jared Otieno Family and Wife

He is married to Kendi Mwiti from Meru

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Tony Gachoka Biography

Tony Gachoka is a Kenyan Political activist. Most Kenyans first came to hear of Tony Gachoka during the late 80’s and early 90’s when he published an alternative press publication known as the Sunday Post, which was more of an expose by the way.

Tony Gachoka is a man of many titles. Activist, self-proclaimed political strategist, media consultant, the list is endless.

Tony cursed after he allegedly used the family’s coffee estate plantation title deed to secure a loan of Sh100 million from Trust Bank. Gachoka started his own publication known as Sunday Post that targeted and exposed corrupt Asians. He went on to con the likes of Mukesh, Gohil, Ajay Shah, Hrban Singh and Raju Sangani millions of shillings.

Gachoka found himself in trouble after a court sentenced him for six months for contempt of court and sub judice. His publication folded shortly after the court slapped Sunday Post with a fine of Sh1 million. He failed miserably when he contested for the Juja constituency parliamentary seat after he garnered only 200 votes in the nominations before decamping to Safina party where he only managed to garner 1,000 votes in the 2002 general elections.

His mother reportedly cursed him for the loss of the multi-million coffee estate and rumors that he engaged in hom@s#xu@lity when he was imprisoned at the Kamiti Maximum Prison. He is said to continue with this habit to date. Gachoka is a hustler who was allegedly dumped by his wife after failing to pay schools for their children at the prestigious Brookside school totaling Sh3.5 million.

Tony Gachoka Family and Wife

Tony Gachoka is married and is the brother to Classic FM’s Ciku Muiruri

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Ian Mugoya Biography

Ian Mugoya 23 was born 01 December, 1989 is an actor, fashion model and TV presenter best known for hosting Str8-Up on KTN. He graduated from University of Nairobi with a degree in Economics.

He appeared in Kenyan hit television drama series, Changing Times on KTN. He left the show to pursue his masters at Thika-road based Campus USIU. This move comes 3 years after the former TV presenter and actor graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in Economics.

  Family

Ian is the brother to Shelby Mugoya.

Facebook and Twitter

• https://www.facebook.com/itsianmugoya/
• https://twitter.com/ianmugoya

Photos

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Purity Kateiko Biography

Details on Purity Kateiko Biography to be updated soon…

Purity Kateiko Songs

1. Utao
2. Kana Ndiwa
3. Acha kijicho
4. Osa mavuku
5. Wakati wa utumishi
6. Mumo
7. Uthaithawata
8. Ndilikane MWiai (and many others)

Purity Kateiko’s Husband

Purity Kateiko’s Husband is called Sauly Cosmas

Purity Kateiko Wedding

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Kativui Biography

Kativui sued Uniliver Kenya (Royco) for using one of his songs in their recent advert without his consent.. Kativui a protégée of renowned Kamba king of Benga Ken Wa Maria came into the lime light after dising Ken’s camp and started beefing it.

Kativui vs Wamaria are enemys 

A clash between kamba musicians Wamaria and Kativui happened at a club in Mlolongo. The club was operating as usual and everything was cool until Wamaria  who was drinking with Kibwezi Mp Hon. Kaloki realized he was sharing a club with his enemy Kativui. Since wamaria is used to fighting with fellow kamba musicians, he went ahead to start a fight but the fight never took place because kativuiz bouncer gave him a blow to remember, which landed him back at his table breaking all the beer bottles at the table. Wamaria left the pub and everything returned to normal. May be this is what Kativui is calling KUTILA KIVUTHYA.

Kativui

Kativui Songs

1. Ndambuka huruma
2. Makinya makwa
3. Ula savuni
4. Maumau
5. Kunzukuma mai
6. Size wa kati
7. Mulise itini
8. Ndikunawa ni ngoo
9. Conmen sya kyaume (and many others)

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Ken Wa Maria Biography

Ken WA Maria is one of the most talented artists to ever have been produced from the land that is the proud host of Masaku 7s. Not to mention one of if not the most popular. So it goes without saying that sgning him for a performance will cost you a pretty penny -after all, if the good things in life are free, you &I both know we would be sipping on pinacoladas in a yatch aye.

Ken Wa Maria

A king is well known by the awards he has and this culminates to his fundamentals and one Ken Wa Maria had all of you to thank when he scooped an trophy from the MSCK award gala.

Ken Wa Maria Songs

1. FUNDAMENTALS
2. VILOMENA
3. SOMA KYAMANYANYA
4. BUSINESS YA USUNGYA
5. HALELUYA!
6. MWANZA MBUYU YAKWA
7. POLE MWIITU A MUTULE
8. KAVEE KINDU AKWA
9. CHAPA ILALE
10. KYATHI KYUSO MWINGI
11. AKAMBA TUSYAE VYU
12. IKOMBA NINAUTAVISYE
13. UNIVERSITY MISETO MISETO
14. MUTHEU POLE
15. MUSAIVUKO TOSHA
16. CYNTHIA KANA CYNTHIA
17. SAFARI YA RIFT VALLEY
18. IKOMBA NDUEKE
19. II MAIKWO MATHIKONI
20. SAIDA AMUA SASA
21. PENDO LA LAZIMA
22. LAZIMA NIMUOE PAMELA JELIMO
23. MHESHIMIWA WAENDIE NAKU? (and many orthers)

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