Author: Laiza Maketso

ASKY, the Pan-African Airline, has announced that it will launch its inaugural flight from Lome, Togo, to Nairobi, Kenya, on October 1.  The airline said it was excited to offer its passengers a new destination to the vibrant city of Nairobi, where they can experience its culture, wildlife and business opportunities. “Embark on a new journey with ASKY to the vibrant city of Nairobi! Explore the cultural richness, and captivating landscapes that Nairobi has to offer.” https://twitter.com/ASKY_airlines/status/1694284342451634445?s=20 Nairobi will be served three weekly non-stop in both directions using the two-class, 154-seat 737-800.  ASKY is a private airline established by regional…

Phy Mwihaki Ng’etich, the talented singer and songwriter who rose to fame after winning the first season of Maisha Superstar, has announced her return to the music industry after a four-year break. The Kenyan artist, known for her soulful voice and acoustic guitar skills, has released a new song titled ‘PAW’, which stands for ‘Phy’s Amazing World’.  The song is a catchy and upbeat tune that showcases her versatility and creativity as a musician. In the song, Phy sings about her journey during her hiatus from the spotlight, revealing that she has been working on her personal growth, exploring new…

Alice Waweru had flown across continents and oceans, witnessed sunrises and sunsets from the clouds, and served thousands of passengers with grace and professionalism. But nothing prepared Alice Waweru for the surprise that awaited her on her final flight as a flight purser with Kenya Airways. After nearly 38 years in the skies, Alice decided to hang up her wings and retire from her beloved career. Her last destination was New York, the same city where she made history as the flight purser on the inaugural flight from Nairobi in 2018. https://twitter.com/KenyaAirways/status/1690995861151461376?s=20 As she boarded the plane, she was greeted…

Kenya’s Ministry of Health (MOH) says at least 200 people have died due to cholera since October 2022.  The Ministry further disclosed a shortage of the cholera vaccine, which has made it possible to only administer one dose of the vaccine, against the recommended double dose.  This shortage comes after the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised concerns in Kenya’s arid northern region, stating that the impact of a prolonged and severe drought would have triggered the cholera outbreak.  In under 10 months, Kenya has recorded 11,872 cases and 194 deaths.  The outbreak has also spread across 25 counties, with cases…

Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has resorted to issuing visas on arrival to inbound travellers. “There is currently a challenge in the Government e-citizen platform, which is impacting processing of e-visa,” the ministry said in a statement Thursday. “Therefore, travellers will be issued a visa upon arrival at all entry points to Kenya.” https://twitter.com/ForeignOfficeKE/status/1684540427406286849?s=20 It also advised all airlines to onboard travellers destined for the country. Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo, confirmed that the eCitizen platform was recently subjected to a cyber-attack. Owalo acknowledged the hacking incident that was reported earlier in the week.…

Spotify’s “Afrobeats: Journey to a Billion Streams” site, launched in June, current update delves into the fusion of Afrobeats with genres such as Amapiano, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Reggae, and more. Afrobeats: Journey to a Billion Streams tracks the explosive growth of Afrobeats from West Africa to a globally recognized sound. The site is updated bi-weekly and has journeyed through Afrobeats’ origins and evolution. Research conducted by Kuvora on behalf of Spotify shows that 90% of fans agree that fusing Afrobeats with other sounds has been helpful to its growth. The fusion of Afrobeats has also contributed to the pan-Africanism of…