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  • Mwanaisha Chidzuga to Join K24

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    Former KTN news Anchor Mwanaisha Chidzuga is set to join K24, according to reliable sources.

    The eloquent Kiswahili Anchor was fired from KTN and Standard Media Group alongside other hundreds of employees when the company made changes in a bid to cut operating costs.

    Mwanaisha has been jobless since then and sources indicate that she is set to sign a long term contract with Mediamax limited which will see her join K24 in November for Prime Time news.

    The wife of Danson Mungatana has, however, not confirmed or denied the rumours but she will be more than happy having a job at Uhuru’s company than staying jobless.

    She will be reading news together with either Eric Njoka or Karen Karimi.

  • Kabando Wa Kabando and Alfred Keter Cause Drama in Parliament

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    Mukurweini Member Of Parliament Kabando WA Kabando and Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter gave other Members of Parliament extra job on Wednesday when they nearly sent each other to the creator.

    It all started when Alfred Keter stood up and spoke 1000 words, narrating how Uhuru fixed Ruto at the ICC.Kabando wa Kabando,who was sitted just behind the outspoken legislature, stood up sweating profusely and started throwing words at Keter.He was overcame by emotions and started physical confrontation.

    MPs who were present realized that things were getting out of hand; they were forced to rush and separate the two legislatures. Even after they were separated, they continued hurling insults at each other and cursing the legislatures who separated them.

    The Nandi Member of Government has been vocal over Waiguru saga,he has even proposed a motion to impeach Devolution Cabinet Secretary Ann Waiguru.Though other MPs have told him to slow down, the no nonsense, former student leader, has vowed to soldier on until justice is done to tax payers.

  • Moses Kuria and Uhuru in Trouble as Raila Spills the Beans: This is what Transpired

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    The country is experiencing political fireworks as the two most influential politicians in the soil engage in serious war of words over ICC.

    Opposition leader Raila Odinga has come out with shocking revelations indicating that Gatundu South Member of Parliament and President Uhuru Kenyatta played a significant role in fixing Ruto at the International Criminal Court.

    According to Raila, Uhuru,through Moses Kuria, coached witnesses and presented them to the Waki and Kriegler commissions who later forwarded them to the ICC to testify against Deputy President William Ruto.

    In 2007, Kuria was working for Mr.Kenyatta as his Assistant. He was assigned a special role of ensuring that the 2007-2008 post-election violence victims get justice through the ICC.This was to make sure Ruto, who was perceived to be the main mastermind of the deadly violence, rots in jail.

    He adds that there is no way Uhuru could be in the cold as his Assistant was busy arranging how Ruto get to jail.He has urged the President to break his silence by telling Kenyans the role he played to implicate Ruto with the ICC case.

    Raila claims that when the coalition government was formed, a series of meetings were held at State House to strategize on how to fix Ruto.Most of the meetings were chaired by Uhuru Kenyatta. During the meetings, the witnesses were given some money and coached on how to give false evidence at the ICC.

    These are serious allegations from the former Prime Minister and they might generate serious rivalry between the two leaders (Uhuru and Raila), which could spill over to the next general elections.

    Already, Moses Kuria has admitted that he coached witnesses.ICC has also welcomed his evidence and they have scheduled a meeting with the outspoken legislature. However, Uhuru has not uttered a word over the issue but since Raila has spoken, expect a serious statement from the President.

  • How To start Business of Selling Ladies and Women Handbags in Kenya

    Doing ladies handbag business is profitable,cheap to run and ideal in the modern world.To start the venture in Kenya,requires at least Ksh 10,000.

    It’s not a secret anymore that business of selling ladies handbags in Kenya is a booming venture. It becomes juicier when those engaged in full time contracts with companies engage in this business as a side hustle.The best places to source for women handbags is Eastleigh Nairobi.An the best towns to start the business include Nairobi,Mombasa,Kisumu and Nakuru.

    I have interacted with many women engaging in this business, either in part time or full time, and have intimated to me that starting is hard but once you gain referrals and enough customer base, becoming rich will not be a theory but part of you. What you need to know is where to buy cheap and maximize profits by setting wide profit margin.

    To be on the safer side, ensure you have a good Facebook Page with at least 3,000 followers. You can promote your page or tell your friends to like it and share with their friends. Facebook has become the largest single source of customers for handbag sellers in the country.

    The capital required for women handbag business vary depending on the location and where you intend to conduct the business.

    If you have Ksh 15,000, you can comfortably start the business. However, you will be moving around selling to your friend since a physical location might be expensive. I encourage anyone to start the business from home and monitor its performance before deciding to operate from a stall.

    A careful selection of physical location is important. In order to operate from a  stall be prepared to have at least Ksh 150,000 if you are in Nairobi and Ksh100, 000 if you will be operating in Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisii or Kisumu. This mount will cater for three months’ rent, a license and the cost of buying your first stock.

    The best place to buy women handbags is either Gikomba or Eastleigh, Nairobi. If you are outside Nairobi, please don’t allow those brokers in your town to make extra ordinary profits from you. What they normally do is to buy from Gikomba or Eastleigh and come to sell for you at exorbitant prices.

    Buying in bulk at Eastleigh will enable those guys to reduce the price significantly for you, thus allowing you to make good cash from sales.

    A single bag normally ranges from Sh 500 to Sh 1,800 and you can sell between Sh 2,000-Sh 3,500.This will make you double profit.

    Once you have purchased your bags, take clear photos and post on your Facebook Page together with price tag but indicate NEGOTIABLE.

    Alternatively, you can take some to your friends or family members to have a look at them and eventually buy if it’s their taste.

  • Vera Sidika’s skin Turns Black Again

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    Vera Sidika is a house hold name, but for all the wrong reasons. Last weekend, she celebrated her 20th birthday-her real age is 35 years.

    However, the photos she posted on her instagram and twitter accounts indicate a completely different Vera. One year ago, she did what few Kenyan ladies could dare do, bleaching her skin. She temporarily turned white until God decided to implement the skin colour he feels fit for the high flying Socialite.

    Today, she looks black and ordinary, which is a perfect colour for an African lady.

  • Top 5 Richest People in Nigeria,2016



    Nigeria is most populous country in the African continent with an estimated population of 174 million people.

    The main income generation activity in Nigeria is oil which is naturally extracted from underground through wells.

    The country produces the wealthiest person in the continent, Aliko Dangote with an estimated net worth of $2.2 billion.

    He has heavily invested in Cement Industry, Oil and Gas, Flour and Sugar industry. His wealth is spread across Africa and Europe.

    The following is a list of the wealthiest people in Nigeria and their net worth:

    1. Aliko Dangote-$2.2 billion
    2. Mike Adenuga-$4.7 billion
    3. Folorunsho Alakija-$2.6 billion
    4. Tony Elumelu-$1.1 billion
    5. Theophilus Danjuma-$ 1.1 billion

  • How to Start Bodaboda Business in Kenya

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    Before you even think of starting this type of business, you should be aware that it’s one of the fastest growing industries in Kenya.

    Since 2010, the industry has opened up several wonderful opportunities for Kenyan youths, thus denying millions of Kenyans opportunities to commit crime, which is a positive to the country.

    Once you are set to start this venture, you should have a capital of between Ksh 50,000 to Ksh 100, 000, for those who intend to operate a single motorcycle. This amount will cater for purchasing of a new bodaboda, insurance cover, protective jackets and  helmet and fuel.

    If you intend to have more than one motorcycle, then multiply the amount we have stated above with the number of bodaboda you intend to own.

    Even if you are employed, you can still run bodaboda business as a side hussle.To do this, ensure that you employ a reliable person to ride your machine. Put a target for him, if he exceeds the target, that’s none of your business.

    In Nairobi, the average amount a bodaboda can fetch per day is between Ksh 800-Ksh1, 500.

    Towns where bodaboda business is most profitable include Kisumu, Busia, Kisii, Bomet, Mtwapa, Kakamega,Luanda,Naivasha, Nakuru, Meru and Bungoma.

  • How to organize for a Wedding and Amount of money to spend on wedding in Kenya

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    A wedding is one of the most adored events in every living man or woman on the Universe. It strengthens the bond between the lovebirds and assures them of a great future. But what brings headache is preparation for the Wedding.

    It can come at a time when you are not financially prepared and since you don’t want embarrassment, you have to do everything to satisfy all parties in your wedding.

    One thing that people hate is the budget associated with any kind of a wedding. I have managed to be the chairperson of several wedding committees and I would like to share my experience on the amount of money to spend during a wedding.

    The first thing to know is that marriage does not end when the wedding ends; it’s actually the beginning of a long journey. Don’t spend all your cash to make people happy as you remain swimming in poverty. Have a reasonable budget that will not break your bank.

    The committee members are the most important people, choose at least 15 strong members who can coordinate the function from inception to completion. They don’t have to be family member, but people you believe cannot disappoint you.

    Make rough estimates of the amount to spend on your wedding. The following are the best things required in a wedding:

    At least 8 vehicles, one for the bride and another one for the bridegroom.

    A sleek car which will carry the bride and the bridegroom. In Nairobi, a Range Rover, Mercedes, Prado or Toyota V8 can cost you Ksh 35,000 per day.

    Look for a reliable company or individual who will cover the wedding. He must have at least two video cameras.

    Identify a company to fix tents and flowers. There must be more than one tent because one will be placed where the cake will lie and others will provide a shade for the visitors.

    Ensure that you have people to supply food during the party; they must be from a reliable company.

    Identify someone to provide a cake for the wedding. It’s the bride’s responsibility to identify the cake of her choice.

    Select a group to perform during the ceremony. They can be a church choir or professional dancers. Also include a Master of Ceremony

    Identify the venue of your wedding.

    Then identify where to purchase suites for those to match in your wedding

    Set a good budget for the gown. This is purely the work of the bride groom and not the committee

    All these things need concerted efforts, both from the committee members and the ones tying the knot.

    To accomplish this, never frustrate your committee. Ensure that they make it their own even if it’s your wedding. Allow them to make critical decision without necessarily interfering with their program.

    The first thing they should do is to decide how regular they should meet. From my rich experience, they should meet at least twice a month and when it’s one month to the wedding, they ought to meet weekly.

    The first few meetings is to put a target amount to pay for each committee member, this will be based on the rough estimate you have done.

    The total cost of your wedding should be Ksh 500,000 if you live in Nairobi, but it might go up if you choose to use a Limousine instead of a cheap car.

    To hire a limousine in Nairobi will cost you at least Sh 35,000 per hour and if your wedding will take 4 hours then the total amount will be Ksh 150,000.

  • Gen Ali Bamuze is Dead

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    Uganda is mourning the sudden death of the former commander of the Uganda National Rescue Front (UNRF) II rebel group, Maj General Ali Bamuze,who died on Sunday evening.

    Bamuze was expected to fly on Sunday evening when he unfortunately went to the creator. According to one of his family members, the former rebel leader was in a hurry at J&M Airport Road Hotel when he missed a step, fell and began vomiting blood; he died instantly.

    When an ambulance came to rush him to hospital, they only found his lifeless body. His body was later taken to Mulago Hospital mortuary for postmortem.

    This comes barely a month since Uganda lost Internal Affairs Minister, Aronda Nyakairima, who died aboard a plane from South Korea to Uganda. It was later established that he succumbed to cardiac arrest.

  • This is Why Ann Waiguru is Under Siege even after Suing Raila Odinga

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    Trouble is following Devolution Cabinet Secretary Ann Waiguru wherever she goes. Fresh and serious allegations have emerged that might send Waiguru home forever.

    According to the Senate, Waiguru may soon have a case to answer. It all started when she set aside Sh 15 billion to compensate the 2007-2008 IDP victims. It is alleged that she awarded IDP from Central Province Sh 400,000 plus a piece of land, those from Rift Valley were awarded Sh 400,000 minus a piece of land while those from Nyanza and Western Kenya were awarded only Sh 10,000.

    The Devolution Ministry was asked to produce documents showing how the money was distributed but the ministry was reluctant to produce all the documents, raising eye brows.

    When the Senate realized that injustice was done, they decided to form a committee to look into the matter. The committee will do a thorough investigation and if she is found guilty then she could be forced to go home.

    Already, over Sh 800 million is missing from NYS account, Waiguru has also confirmed. Since it’s her docket, the law dictates that she must step aside to allow investigations to be conducted, but she has maintained that she’s going nowhere. When opposition leader Raila Odinga raised alarm, Waiguru sued him for implicating her with the mega corruption.

    Since the latest issue is a weighty matter, if she is found guilty,the Minister will be forced out of office or cost Uhuru’s job in 2017.

  • After Brendan Rodgers, Is Mourinho The Next Victim!

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    Liverpool Manager Brendan Rodgers was sacked on Sunday after posting a series of poor results.
    His last match as the Liverpool Manager ended at a draw with Everton, but that did not convince the club not to show him the door.

    The Northern Irishman joined Liverpool FC in June 2012 when former Liverpool Manager Raphael Benitez was shown the door after a long spell at the club. The management believed Rodgers was the best man for the job and he could help Liverpool reclaim its past glory.However,the manager has not lived up to the expectation of the stake holders, which prompted the club to terminate his contract with immediate effect.

    The club has not yet identified his successor but it’s believed that former Borussia Dortmund Manager Jürgen Klopp may succeed Rodgers. In the meantime, Brendan Rodgers Assistant manager, Colin Pascoe, will assume Rodgers position on an interim capacity.

    The goings at Anfield might spill offer to Stamford Bridge where Jose Mourinho is the boss. Reliable sources indicate that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is not pleased with Mourinho’s work. The Russian billionaire communicated with Mourinho on Saturday where he warned him of serious consequences if he fails to win the next two matches.

    Mourinho is aware that his exit is imminent, he has therefore, prepared himself psychologically by pondering on his next move. When he spoke to the media on Saturday, he confirmed that his days as the Chelsea manager are numbered but he assured the management that he’s the best coach in the premier league.

  • Equitel Vs MPESA

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    Equity bank launched its mobile money transfer service, Equitel, in 2015 which could see customers sending and receiving money through their mobile lines without necessarily having a second line.

    The mobile virtual network operates on a thin-SIM which is placed on top of the normal SIM card.

    To use the Equitel Services, you should be Equity account holder or register by dialing *247# .Then visit any Equity branch near you and collect the thin SIM card at a small fee.

    Since it was launched, Equitel has performed beyond the expectation. The platform has registered over 1.5 million users and more customers are expressing interest of using the virtual network to make essential transactions.

    One of the advantages of Equitel over M-pesa is that the former is relatively cheap and can perform other functions apart from paying bills, sending and receiving money.

    Unlike M-Pesa which charges up to Ksh 110 for transactions, Equitel services for Equitel members are absolutely free.Non-Equitel members are charges just 1 % of the amount or Ksh 25 on the higher side.

    Since Equity Bank has a solid customer base within East Africa, it’s a matter of time before the Banker start eating seriously into Safaricom M-Pesa customer base.

  • Richest Women in Kenya

    Though men are richer than women in Kenya,there are few women who are extremely rich.Looking at the list,there are women whose net wealth is in excess of Ksh 50 billion.

    Their wealth was either inherited or acquired through setting up business ventures.

    If you are interested in Knowing who is the richest woman in Kenya,here is the list

    Mama Ngina Kenyatta

    Mama Ngina Kenyatta is the wife of Kenya’s first President Jomo Kenyatta. The 86 year old was left with a handful of assets and a huge family to feed, but her entrepreneurial skills helped her create an empire which will feed generations to come.

    The mother of the current Kenyan president, Uhuru Kenyatta, believes in the philosophy of ‘no work no food’, which has helped instill discipline in her children.

    Currently, Mama Ngina controls wealth in excess of Ksh 120billion, according to Forbes. This wealth is distributed in hotel, banking, agriculture, real estate and manufacturing industries.

    Margaret Saitoti
    Former Security Minister George Saitoti lived until 2012 when she was killed by a tragic plane crash in Ngong.

    Until his death, saitoti was among the richest men in Kenya and by extension East and Central Africa.Saitoti’s death meant that all his assets were to be transferred to his wife, Margaret Saitoti and his adopted child Zachary Saitoti.

    In 2012, the Mathematics Professor and the longest serving vice president in the history of Kenya, was estimated to be worth more than Ksh 20 billion.

    Tabitha Karanja
    Tabitha Karanja is the founder and CEO of Keroche Industries Ltd. The award winning entrepreneur took a whooping Sh 1 billion from their hardware in Naivasha and pumped it into wines and spirits business.

    When she started the company in 1997, the liquor industry was heavily dominated by East African Breweries Limited. It took her 5 good years to penetrate the industry.

    Today, the business is an empire, making annual profits in the tune of billions.
    She was crowned as the Business Woman of the Year at the CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) in 2014.

    Josephine Watiri Michuki

    Josephine Watiri Michuki is the wife of former powerful minister,John Michuki.Josephine inherited wealth amounting to Ksh 50 billion and she is now wealth.

  • T Africa from Tanzania Wins Sakata Mashariki Season 6

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    Popular entertainment show Sakata Mashariki season 6 ,which is aired on Citizen TV at 8PM ,came to an end on Sunday with T Africa from Tanzania taking home Ksh 1 million.

    The show which had representatives from all East African countries saw IDU from Uganda taking the runners up position with Shakers from Kenya taking position. The runners ups took home Ksh 300,000 while the IDU were awarded Ksh 200,000.

    T-Africa is a dance group from Temeke, Dar es Salaam who have been in the industry for more than 4 years with the aim of reaching for greatness. The win saw their dream come true; it will also open opportunities for the youngsters.

    Shakers from Kenya were heavily seen as clear favorites due to their consistent results throughout the competition.However,Sunday’s result was a disappointment for them as some of the member openly expressed displeasure as they walked out of the podium throwing their hands on the air as they talk to themselves.

  • Arsenal Beat Manchester United 3-0 at Emirates

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    Aspiring English Premier League Champions, Arsenal, produced magnificent display at Emirates when they beat Manchester United 3-0 on Sunday.

    It took Arsenal 10 minutes into the game to produce two goals through Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.Minutes later; Arsenal scored their third and last goal of the match through the Chilean International, Sanchez.

    The three goals put pressure on United who looked disjointed throughout the match. Despite Van Gaal bringing in Antonio Valencia and Marouane Fellaini, the damage had already been done. United were forced to chase shadows for the better part of second half, with Arsenal creating several clear chances which they wasted.

    Arsenal almost scored their fourth goal of the match when substitute Oxlade Chamberlain’s cross hit a cross bar, forcing the match to end 3-0 in favour of Arsenal .

    It was a good harvest for Arsenal who have never scored three goals against United since 2001 when  Arsenal legend Thierry Henry led his team in demolishing United at Highbury Stadium.

    Sunday’s match put Arsenal and Manchester United level on points, 2 points less than league leaders Manchester City who have 18 points.

  • Most Marketable Degree courses in Kenya

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    Venas News conducted a 6 months research to determine the Courses that are more relevant to the job market.

    We interviewed 60 Human Resources Officers in Various companies drawn from four major towns in Kenya, namely; Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru.

    The main aim of the study was to determine which courses are most preferred by employers in Kenya in order to reveal the following information to the public.

    The following were our findings:
    1. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
    2. Bachelor of Real Estate
    3. Bachelor of Real Estate
    4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    5. Bachelor of Commerce (Bcom)
    6. Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics
    7. Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
    8. Bachelor of Architecture
    9. Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    10. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
    11. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
    12. Bachelor of Land Economics
    13. Bachelor of Science in Statistics
    14. Bachelor of Human Resources Management
    15. Bachelor of Science in Accounting
    16. Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT)
    17. Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
    18. Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication

  • Jose Mourinho may be Sacked after Southampton Match

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    It was a devastating day for English Premier League champions Chelsea after they lost a crucial match against Southampton on Saturday.

    Southampton had their first win after 8 premier league matches, which also marked the worst season for Chelsea in 40 years when they lost similar matches over the same period.

    Speaking after Saturday match, Chelsea Manager Jose Mourihno expressed fears that the club might sack him over a series of poor results. The manager added that even if they decide to show him the door, he is the best manager in the Premier League. He blamed players for producing poor display on the pitch and also the referees for always ruling against his team.

    It’s a defining moment for Chelsea team and staunch supporters who are used to stunning performance. Going by the result, it will be hard for Chelsea to finish top three, unless something extraordinary happens.

    Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich loves Mourinho’s management style but his relationship with the manager might deteriorate if he doesn’t produce convincing result, resulting to a sack.

  • Worst Paying Jobs in Kenya Today

    These are the worst paying jobs in Kenya,teaching included.

    1. Merchandisers
    Merchandisers are part of the sales team and their work involves promoting products to increase sales.

    Their work is very important to any organization but unfortunately they are paid peanuts. The average monthly salary for Merchandisers in Kenya is Ksh 10,000, which cannot feed a family a whole month.

    2. Customer Service/Receptionists
    Every company has this lady who smiles at each visitor, whether they are in good mood or not.They are normally positioned just after the door.

    Receptionists give the first impression for a company but shocking statistics show that they are underpaid. The average monthly salary for a Receptionist/Customer Care Officer in Kenya is Ksh 15,000.

    3. Teachers
    Civil Servants are among the highest paid Kenyans but their counterparts, teachers, are always out of school due to poor pay.

    A teacher makes one a Doctor, a lawyer, a Manager,a Pilot but he remains where his student left him.

    Teachers know ATMs end month only, these other days you’ll never see a queue in an ATM in remote areas of Kenya, unless it’s a bonus day for farmers.

    The average monthly salary for a Kenyan teacher is Ksh 20,000

    4. Nurses
    They save lives and work in difficult conditions, but their work is highly unrecognized. A nurse in Kenya works even up to 24 hours in order to ensure that the patient is okay, they are the most disciplined professionals in Kenya.

    However, what they are paid will surprise you; the average monthly salary for a Nurse in Kenya is Ksh 18,000.

    5. Police Officers
    Many Kenyans envy policemen and when Police recruitment is announced someone can commit suicide for missing opportunity to join the force.

    The sad thing is that a Police officer earns peanut, in fact the average monthly salary of a Police Officer in Kenya is Ksh 18,000; that’s why most Police men are corrupt.

    6. Supermarket attendants
    Cashiers, merchandisers and other employees in supermarkets fall under this category. These people work a lot but their salaries are way below what you think.
    The average salary of a Cashier in a Kenyan Supermarket is Ksh 20,000 others are even paid less than Ksh 10,000.

    7.Waiters

    They work in pubs and hotels.Their work is very important that if they decide not to report to work the company will close that day.

    A waiter in Kenya earns a monthly  average salary of Ksh 10,000.But the only advantage they have over other professionals s that they occasionally get tips from good customers.

  • Hottest Car Spotted in Nairobi (Photos)

    Hottest Car Spotted in Nairobi (Photos)

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    Not long ago a Sh 200 million Bugatti Veyron was spotted in the streets of Nairobi. Another hottest car has been spotted in Nairobi Westlands area, which is a rare model in sub Saharan Africa.

    The car,which resembles a motorbike,was imported last year from China and is believed to be one of the most expensive small cars in the country.

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    The car was elegant enough to draw a mammoth who even offered to pay so that they could be allowed to touch it.

    there is a rising number of middle class in Nairobi,most of them being youths who have disposable income to spend on luxuries.

  • Lupita Nyong’o Dresses as a True African Lady, Vera Sidika Should See this(photos)

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    Oscar award winner Lupita Nyong’o’s latest dress is a clear message that you don’t have to dress sc@ntly to be noticed. She is simply gorgeous.

    The ever popular Hollywood Actress released her latest photos which have crushed the internet; no wonder God is always on her side.

    The Elephant Ambassador even went to the studio with the cream dress, matching with a cream hand bag where everyone in the studio intended to know her fashion designer….

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    African ladies should definitely emulate the talented Actress.

    Very simple dress but gives an image of style and class.Even without imported weave,she still looks more presentable than most good for nothing girls who dress to impress.