Mobile bootcamp at Lakehub Kisumu (12th December)

The last time there was a ussd #training guys loved it. This time we have another training, we have an indepth event by Africastalking on:
1. sms gateway
2. Voice gateway
3. Airtime gateway
3. #Ussd gateway
4. Voice gateway

Its this saturday from 8:30am. ONLY 25 tickets available http://bit.ly/africa-talking-at-lakehub-v1.
Spread the word
Venue : #LakehubKisumu #Kisumu #geek #Technology

Vybez Awards 2015 (19th December)

This year's Vybez Awards comes in December 19th,  in a few days time,  the Kisumu arts award event will be going down at #Tuffoam mall #Kisumu.  Celebrated artists will be awarded.  Voting ended on the 8th of December. 
This time the voting process was electronic and one was required to vote at least once in a day for his/her favorite artists falling within different award categories.

Vybez awards 2015 has incorporated, Kakamega and Nakuru unlike other years that they have been awarding artists from Kisumu and its environs this time they have decided to expand their borders. With Amileena coming on board to mentor the artists, they have confidence that in this year’s event they will produce the best from western Kenya with quality music. Since the first vybez awards in 2012, the competition in music industry has gone a note higher.

 This year’s red carpet event will be graced by so many dignitaries within our country. The event being hosted at Tuffoam mall, there are some new categories that have been introduced this year, with the primary intention of supporting our society alongside the artists. Kisumu as a whole has over 300 artists and Vybez is only giving 40% and the remaining 60% is on individuals’ effort. 

How #VillageCode Event Went Down

From the 30th Nov to 4 Dec we held villagecode training for primary school children. I consider it a success. 
Summary is as below :

1. VillageCode was a success
2. Three ladies, Brena, Betty and Euphracia will be the ICT ambasadors of Arya Primary. they are in charge of the computer lab.
3. The above ladies will take part in technovation challange from Jan to April. The youngest entrants into the compe (details to follow later). Ultimate challenge to be held in the USA.
4. Every one of the 7 kids have been assigned a mentor for the next seven years or so to guide them thru.
5. The kids will be attending our events and talks to enable them meet more wonderful people.
6. They are the youngest members of lakehub

Demise of Kisumu's Legendary producer (Oray Dave)

The late David Oray Ominde A.k.a Oray Dave was born on the 17th July 1980

Oray was the 3rd born in a family of 3, he being the only boy & the last born.

To the time of his demise Oray Dave was a producer at Starlink Records and was a household name in Kisumu. During his life time, he had produced songs for several artists in Kisumu including Clan Walimwengu -kuna Q kwa bank, Nipe Nafasi- Double B, Njoo Mpenzi-Majemedari, Baki Kijijini-Jim Prince.

Other artists with whom he had worked include Needah, Xpat Mkwanja, June Rapsha & Zealous.

Oray Dave was taken ill on Monday having complained of chest pains and difficulty in breathing. Dave passed on at 4:00 am  on Monday 16th November while being rushed to Avenue Hospital. Diagnosis for his death- Pnuemonia.

He is survived by a widow & ; two sons Jayson & Leslie.

Lakeside Kings and Queens pageant (21st November)

Mark this Event in  your calendars . it is a cocktail of three events : join the conversation in Facebook
100 Kisumu super mums will be honored, empowered and entertained together with their families. There will be fun and games for the children.
The day will be crowned by the lakeside pageant (beauty contest) from 6pm.
Alongside that, there will be a fashion exhibition, music, dances, lots of food and drinks.
NOT FORGETTING OUR SUPER MUMS WILL ALSO CATWALK ON THE RUNWAY!
Oh my God! I can’t imagine my Mum walking like a cat!
Well, I know half my estate is coming, how about you?
For tickets & more info: 0713619609

Book your ticket now!!!

Kisumu County Public Service Board Recruiting

Kisumu County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill
the following positions:-
S/NO.JOB CADRE.JOB GROUP. JOB REF NO. REQUIRED.

1.  Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist H/K KSM/ CPSB/2015/052 12
2. Public Health Officer III H/J KSM/ CPSB/2015/053 8
3. Community Health Assistant G/H/J KSM/ CPSB/2015/054 10
4.  Consultant Neuro- Surgeon Q KSM/ CPSB/2015/055 1
5.  Consultant Anesthetist Q KSM/ CPSB/2015/0562
6.  Nursing Officer H/J/K KSM/ CPSB/2015/057 150
7.  SPECIALIZED NURSE:7a Pediatric J/K/L KSM/ CPSB/2015/058/1 2
7b Renal J/K/L KSM/ CPSB/2015/058/2 2
7c Psychiatric J/K/L KSM/ CPSB/2015/058/3 2
7d ICU J/K/L KSM/ CPSB/2015/058/4 6

8 Laboratory Technologist H/J/K KSM/ CPSB/2015/059 9
9 SPECIALIZED CLINICAL OFFICER:

9a Ophthalmologist H/K KSM/ CPSB/2015/060/1 3
9b Anesthetist H/K KSM/ CPSB/2015/060/2 6
9c ENT H/K KSM/ CPSB/2015/060/3 3
10 Registered Clinical Officer (General) H/K KSM/ CPSB/2015/061 20
11 Radiographer H KSM/ CPSB/2015/062 10

#200KForOballa

Kisumu has a quiet calm and charm not common in other cities in Kenya.The ambiance of the tree-lined avenues of the posh Milimani estate bordering Lake Victoria gives one a refreshing feeling.
But in recent times, when night falls in parts of the city that has historically enjoyed relative security, the silence is shattered by screams and gunshots. Somewhere, someone would be at the receiving end of a razor-sharp machete brandished by a hardened criminal.
In the past decade, the lakeside city has experienced an unprecedented economic boom, characterised by heavy investment in real estate, hotels, entertainment joints and retail outlets. But this boom has brought with it brutal thugs who lurk in the shadows to kill, maim and steal.
The most dreaded of all is ‘42 Brothers,’ a gang whose very name sends shivers down the spines because they rape, rob, shoot and slash their victims with unbridled ruthlessness.

Armed with guns and machetes, 42 Brothers are said to operate in groups of 10 or more, terrorizing residents with such impunity that they lurk at the scene of attacks fearlessly and saunter away with ease and on foot.

It has been weeks since the insecurity status of Kisumu caught up with the Founder, Patron & Mentor of Manyatta Youth Resource Center – ANTHONY OBALLAH. He was attacked by unknown gang & left for the dead by the road side, but through God’s grace he survived the ordeal though still in pain. This selfless man mentors talented youth from Kisumu slums. ~Nancy Okutah

Oballah is supposed to go for surgery on 20th November, and KSh200,000 is needed to cater for the medical expenses.
“The thugs just hit me from the back and I lost consciousness,” said Oballa.

So severe was the attack that it left him with deep cuts on the head and eye. Unfortunately, he is yet to undergo surgery due to lack of funds.

Just 200K for Oballa. We can do this, just 100 shillings can go a long way to help him recover. Says Jael Lieta in a Facebook update.

To donate, please use this account information, to help give Oballa another shot at life to continue supporting his students.

Kindly join this noble cause to help restore his health back. 

Contribute & SHARE Widely. 

Thanks!  

 PAYBILL NO: 198121 , ACCOUNT: Obala

Adapted from: Standard

My Landlord is on Strike

Grab your tickets to be able to watch the play 'My Landlord Is On Strike' by LASER ARTS,on Sunday,3pm in Kisumu Hotel.A decent way to spend time with friends and  family. Contact 0706151093 for ticket delivery

TEACHING LESS PRIVILEGED KIDS HOW TO USE COMPUTER IN KENYA

The statistics

Over the next 10 years it is estimated that there will be 1.4 million jobs in IT and computer sciences, and only around 400,000 graduates qualified to do them.  This catchy statistic made me smile at myself and thump my chest Saying, “What a smart person I was to be in the IT related profession”. We are living in an age of unparalleled digital disruption, with massive amounts of technology-driven change, huge innovation, and significant evolution in the ways people use technology.

According to The Global Information Technology Report 2015, over 12 billion devices are connected to the Internet, and that number is expected to increase to over 20 billion by 2020. These connections provide more data for better decision-making and improve the way governments, businesses, and individuals operate.  I count myself lucky to be in this generation of techies witnessing the digital disruption and being part and parcel of it. 

The nostalgia

Yes I am excited and lucky, so I count myself. My first interaction with an electronic device was when I was seven years old. Feel free to guess what it was and how thrilled I was. It was a neighbor’s radio jukebox .The question which flooded my mind was: “How did those singing guys get inside that small box?” The second device was Gameboy, then I graduated to brick game. My biggest question was how does this thing work?  where do the bricks come from? Why can’t they come out? Few times I opened inside to see if I could see the bricks. To my surprise there were only wires and circuit boards. I thought radio would be different, but to my surprise, same things (wires and all) filled all these machines. Of course, the radio was different because its inside was also filled with pregnant cockroaches breeding inside.

Simbi and Alego primary school pupils at WespeakCodeKE event in Homabay  County

As the curiosity grew, I started repairing my friend’s radios, with reference of course to the working ones, and it was trial and error and copying the arrangement of different components within the circuits. I was born in town so I count myself lucky.  Probably by now I know you are wondering, “why the narrative?”.  Well, wonder no more.

How it went down at #WespeakCodeKE HomabayCounty

The whole experience was fun, and many kids learnt how to code. It was a perfect Weekend gate away of course with an Impact . The best moments only the pictures can tell. at least 42 volunteers signed up for the event. They were from Masinde muliro University,JKUAT, Maseno University represented and of-course lake hub too was represented . If you missed fun with impact, an opportunity to positively create an impact in a less privileged kids   life. Keep on reading posts here for the WespeakcodeKE events and VillageCode. The photos speak for themselves so caption them...
Below is how it all went down

Kisumu partners with World Bank to launches e-construction permit programme

 photo by  [Atieno Elizabeth/Hivisasa.com]

The project is an automated system where architects and developers can submit their applications for online approval.

Speaking on Monday during the launch at the Imperial Hotel in Kisumu, City Manager Doris Ombara said that platform allows the end user to upload documents including evidence of payment and also monitor progress of their approvals.

“After approvals you download the e-construction permits. The system works in such a way that the applicant gets notification via SMS and email once the proposals complete key milestones in the system,” said Ombara.

FIRE TRAGEDY IN MASENO UNIVERSITY

Maseno University today 10th October 2015 has experienced a tragedy of fire where some offices have burnt down.

Following the tragedy, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Partnership, Research and Innovations, Prof. Joseph Chacha, on behalf of the University management would like to state the following:

1. The fire started at around midnight of Thursday 10th October 2015.

2. Security guards on duty at the time have reported that they saw some few students throw objects at some offices and the students run away. 

3. The cause of the fire has not been established yet. The police and the University are going on with the investigations to establish the cause of the fire and this will be communicated immediately it is established. If it established that anybody is responsible for this, appropriate legal action will be taken against such a person.

#WeSpeakCodeKE

Did you know?

Over the next 10 years it is estimated that there will be 1.4 million
jobs in IT and computer sciences and only around 400,000 graduates
qualified to do them.

#WeSpeakCodeKE is an initiative to spark interest and demystify coding
among young learners 8-14 in Kenya. The program is part of Microsoft
Global Youth Spark Initiative. In kenya implemented by Microsoft East
Africa, AIESEC in JKUAT and Kids COMP CAMP. This year between October to
December, we target 5000 children in at least 5 counties.

Get Involved, Sign up http://goo.gl/xQCguR here :-)
in partnership with Lakehub
If you know someone interested contact :   0772071607
Help spread the word

Ruby On Rails(Web App Development)

lakehub will be hosting a week's training on Ruby on Rails, among other web app development best practices,how to use git for collaboration among other industry tools . a chance to meet, socialize,learn and network
To register for the event Click on  the link: http://goo.gl/forms/T76EsHt6m2

County begins re-designing Kisumu to face Lake Victoria

The redesigning of Kisumu City to face Lake Victoria has begun.

Speaking to the Nation on Sunday, town manager Doris Ombara said the county has started implementing the Kisumu Urban Project.

“We have already began the rehabilitation of markets at a cost of Sh350 million for Kibuye, Sh170 million for Otonglo and Jubilee Sh270 million,” she said.

The official said in the master plan, street lights would be installed, roads redesigned and slums upgraded.

The official said the redesigning of the town to face the lake is aimed at attracting tourists to the beaches.

Ms Ombara said there are plans to relocate the bus park out of the city centre.

As part of the upgrade, floodlights have been installed in informal settlements such as Manyatta, Obunga and Shauri Moyo.

KDF RECRUITMENT

The Kenya Defence Forces is pleased to announce to the general public that there will be a recruitment of Servicemen/ Women, Constabularies and Tradesmen / Women.
Prospective candidates wishing to join Kenya Defence Forcesmust satisfy the conditions and requirements given below.

photo courtesy

The KDF Recruiting Team consisting of Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force, Kenya Navy and Defence Forces Constabulary will be visiting the recruiting centres as indicated below to recruit Servicemen/ Women, Defence Forces Constabularies on dates indicated.
All potential candidates reporting to the recruitment centres should come from the sub counties/ divisions of their respective counties and districts.
They should also bring with them current original national identity card and academic certificates/ testimonials.
ID photocopies/ scanned and police abstract will not be accepted.
The recruitment exercise will be absolutely Free.

TUSKER MALT LAGER ‘THE TASTE OF LEGENDS’ ACTIVATION AT TRIBEKA

Catherine Iya and Vincent Kisengo

Tusker Malt Lager was this weekend in the CBD at the Tribeka Club, where patrons were treated to a night of good music and good times with Capital FM’s very own DJ Stretch, on the decks.

Revelers were treated to a night of sophistication and elegance as they were immersed in the new ‘Taste of Legends’ experience that saw Tusker Malt drinkers being rewarded with the all new, trendy and stylish Tusker Malt merchandise.

Tusker Malt Models Vennesa Wairimu, Grace Wairimu and Rose Wanjiru 6

This week, ‘The Taste of Legends’ experience will be heading to Tamasha, Psys T-Mall and Explorer in

Nairobi. As always, party-goers can expect to be treated to a memorable and enjoyable night- so come one, come all and celebrate with Tusker Malt.

Sylvesta Mutinda, Derick Maingi Tusker Malt Model Mary Kimathi  and Carl...

The Third annual GDG DevFest 2015 - (Kisumu)

GDG Kisumu is happy to announce the third  annual GDG DevFest 2015 - the largest Google related event in Kisumu. The event will be held on  28th November at Maseno Versity Plaza. Book your tickets (https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cqc8fbloultkk6e4cbi9vfgk9t0) early because we only have enough space for 100 people.

This year we are making it more even more involving for you.If you want to be part of this great event as a speaker you are invited to submit your Call for Paper as of today.
Themes and topics – what do we expect?
There are  prepared set of interesting topics in but if you have any cool idea you want to share not from this list, feel free to submit it as well.
Android
Web
Cloud

Please fill in this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uUVChsR4i7Oogga2Le7ZyI0XEwV88CfFgFQwO19-vrc/viewform) ,to submit your proposal before 1st November
This is only a small part of all the information, so stay tuned for more updates.Don’t miss anything interesting!

LAKESIDE KING & QUEEN PAGEANT TO BE HELD IN KISUMU

The Lakeside King and Queen pageant is coming!
Are you from the lakeside region?
Do you believe you are beautiful and intelligent?
Can you bring a positive change to the region?
Do you have what it takes to compete in a beauty pageant both locally and internationally?
What will you do with KShs 50,000 prize money?
The Lakeside King and Queen Pageant has a series of events lined up for persons from the age of 5 and above. This is in culmination with the theme:

“BEYOND A CHARITABLE HEART”
Our LAKE, our WEALTH, our HERITAGE and our PRIDE. Let’s support it. #6Counties1Crown
The Lakeside King and Queen is NOT all about BEAUTY; we are about EMPOWERING & NURTURING talents of individuals of different ages for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PERSONAL GROWTH.
A series of FREE TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS have been lined up for the general public.
These workshops and Trainings will be staggered and will take a maximum of 2 hours on specific days as assigned by the pageant management.

THE NEW KISUMU CITY DEVELOPMENT BLUEPRINT

Kisumu County’s Governor Jack Ranguma last Friday unveiled an economic blueprint dubbed #TransformKisumu that is set to transform Kisumu city to a world class city. The blueprint is the product of a Cabinet Paper prepared in July, taking cognisance of the fact that real economic growth of Kisumu County during the last decade has been insufficient and unemployment as well has been endemic. Speaking at MV Uhuru Pier on Friday night on the Lake Victoria shores, Ranguma said implementation of the blueprint begins from the Financial Year 2015/2016.

“We want to place Kisumu on the world map and compare ourselves not with other county headquarters but with established cities like Cape Town and Cairo,” he said.

Creative Band Kenya Launching (Siro) Their Hit single

On Friday 28th August Tune in to Capital FM From 8:00 AM For the Launch of #SIRO by the Creative Band Kenya #CBK. To catch up with them be sure to attend Poetic Hour every Friday From 1600hrs to 1800hrs at The Goan Institute (Tumsifu Kisumu). Creative Band Kenya Originates From Kisumu , in Kisumu City For Kenyans

Republic of Kenya Ministry of DefenceAdvertisement for the Recruitment of GeneralService Officer (GSO) Cadet and Specialist Officers

photo Courtesy Baraka Fm

Republic of Kenya Ministry of Defence Advertisement for the Recruitment of General
Service Officer (GSO) Cadet and Specialist Officers into the Kenya Defence Forces. The KDF is pleased to announce to the general
public that there will be a recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets & Specialist Officers.
Prospective candidates wishing to apply must possess the following relevant requirements.
1. Requirements
a. Must be Kenyan citizens.
b. Age: Between 18 and 26 years old for GSO Cadets and upto 29 years for Specialist Officers.
c. Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
d. Have no criminal record.
e. Minimum Height: 5 ft 3 in. (5’3”).
f. Minimum Weight:
(1) Men – 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
(2) Women – 50.00 Kg (110 lb).
g. Women candidates must NOT be pregnant at recruitment and during training.
h. Education:
(1) General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets ,A minimum of mean grade B (Plain) in KCSE upto degree level with minimum subject grade of C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and in any one of the Pure Sciences (Physics, Chemistry or Biology). Those aspiring to join KDF as GSO Cadets should note that the initial training period will cover three continuous years leading to a BSC in Military Science on successful completion.

Kisumu Beautician and Coder

So I am about to post this story then an article I read a year ago on how programming can help fight poverty came to mind. So I googled it and, as it turns out, today is the 1st anniversary of that article! What a cool way to begin a LakeHub Story? You will find that link at the end of this article.

Enter Musa Wagole. A programmer currently working on a web application that would help keep track of stock at boutiques. At a glance, he seems like your everyday techie waiting to pounce on and develop solutions around a challenge. Not until you hear his full story.

Musa learned about LakeHub about a year ago, when one of this friends suggested that he could tag along to a techie’s meet-up at a local restaurant, Hotel Salazar. Those days we did not have a space yet, and it is in spaces such as coffee houses we met to network and build our skills. It is one such day that he decided to join  the community at LakeHub. And liked it instantly.

Musa in the streets,  getting his hands dirty with nail polish. He charges 50 shillings (0.5USD) for a pedicure.

But you see, Musa is a street beautician. He makes ladies look good. Manicuring and pedicuring is his kind of thing.

Kenya Introduces Mandatory Online Visa Applications

Starting from 2nd July 2015, the government of Kenya Will introduce electronic visa application. Tourists wishing to visit Kenya need to apply as follows:

1. Visit the electronic visa page at www.ecitizen.go.ke 
2.  Select Register as a Visitor As part of this process, you will receive a confirmation email that you need to click on to verify and confirm your registration At this point, you will be asked to UPLOAD A DIGITAL PASSPORT PHOTO  {Maximum size 500 px by 500 px) 
3.  Once logged in, select Department of Immigration Services
4. Select Submit Application 
5.  Select Kenyan Visa
6.  Select the type of visa (visitor) and read the Instructions carefully
7.  Complete the application form - please note that incomplete applications will be rejected and you will lose your processing fees. You will need a scan of the main page of your passport (with your name, date of birth and other Information).You will need to re-upload your passport photo
8.  Pay using your Visa card, MasterCard or other debit card 
9. Await your approval which will be sent to you by email. This could take up to 7 days so ensure that you plan In advance 
10.  Once you have received the email advising that your visa is approved, log back into your e-citizen account and download your visa. 
11.  Print a copy of your visa to present to the immigration officer at your point of entry Into Kenya

Interruption of water supply In Kisumu from 2nd July

There shall be an interruption of water supply in Kisumu , Milimani ,CBD,Railways,Riat

Kanyamedha,Bandani,Mayfair Estate,Moscow Estate, Kibuye Estate,Vunduba,Mamba, Robert

Announcement from KIWASCO

Ouko,Makasembo Estate,Ondiek ,Makasembo, Argwings,Tomboya,Nubian ,Okore,Kaloleni, Pembe tatu,Shaurimoyo, Patel flats, Posta flats, Usaid, Mountain view Estate, Poly view and Adjucent Areas.

The interruption will  begin from Thursday 2nd  July 2015 to for an Estimated 12 hour Period . The purpose of the interruption is to carry out major repairs work on some main water supply lines . Therefore they advice Customers to Store adequate water in storage tanks and or containers to ensure availability during this period .For more information you can contact customer care  manager through : Tel +254572024100, cell +254721757382

Can Kisumu City Replicate Africa’s Silicon Savannah?

While Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, is considered the epicenter of Africa's digital entrepreneurship industry, the little known, lakeside town of Kisumu is the latest force in attracting some of the country's most innovative minds.

The city's most recent accomplishment was landing the Lake Hub, which officially launched in March this year at Harvey’s building on Oginga Odinga street. More importantly, Lake Hub is the first and currently the only one out of 15+ start-up tech hubs in Kenya with a physical presence outside the capital. Startups like MobiDawa, a drug adherence mobile app; e-Kodi, a house hunting platform; and Sokonect, an agricultural produce listing platform are among the digital enterprises bootstrapping their way to sustainability at the hub.

Flaunting itself as an innovation lab, business incubator and co-working space all at once, Lake Hub places a great emphasis on venture capital funding opportunities, events, networking, mentorship, and training opportunities tailored to the particular demographic it serves – Western Kenya based entrepreneurs.

Top 5 Performing Artists to watch in Western Kenya

Kisumu is untamed land of opportunities, with myriads of untapped resources, the primary resource being art, culture and Natural resources such as Lake Victoria and the conducive climatic condition among others. Kisumu County is characterized by a rapid growing population, high population density, water scarcity, falling food production, and low resilience to climate change. Located along the shores of Lake Victoria in western Kenya, Kisumu County is home to 952,645 people. The population is projected to grow to 1,145,749 by 2017, according to population dynamics, environment, and sustainable development in Kisumu county report by Population Action International. Apparently the question in your mind is how is all these related to the above a title. Well, the catch is, three quarters of the population is under 30 years old so basically it is a youthful City. There you have it!

Over the years the art space in the region has been under-utilized with many Kisumu-based artists leaving Kisumu for Nairobi. Kisumu boasts of performing Artist  big names such as Susan Owiyo, Eric Omondi and his Brother Fred Omondi, Cleopas AWINJA (Jalas), Otoyo  ,Big Pin just to mention a few. I have to confess that several art related companies and Artist associations have come up, to put to use this space in Kisumu and western Kenya as a whole, Kisumu being the epicenter for Art in the region, and western Kenya the headquarter.   

Ok now let’s get back to the purpose of this article, top 10 upcoming artists to watch in western Kenya. Probably I know you’re wondering why they are upcoming yet some of them have been in the music industry for over five years   and they have hit that 10,000 hours expert mark. 

This list is in order as sorted by my blogging team.

1. Tomito AKA Ngozi Nyeusi

Right is Ngozi Nyeusi and Fololo

He is a crowd puller, with vigor and passion. He articulates his rhymes; his grip in poetry is just moving. He is born and bred in Kisumu.  Started music in 1995 in Kisumu, so when we talk of experience he is counted in. He was in the group called kenyanna,hardcore rap trio from then to 2006. One member of the group, the late Peter Okongoo, was shot dead in Eastleigh Nairobi), and the other member, Dan Odhiambo, later in 2007 migrated to the USA prompting him to take a small break from music to strategize and repackage .

 In 2011 one Tomito got a courtesy call from several studios but settled for Ogopa deejays. Tomito is currently working on his solo album with the stable. He has already done three videos;  Kiongozi wa Upinzani , Pesa featuring Kimya and seven audios with Ogopa Deejeys . He toured Europe in 2008 with his former group member Kenyanna. He had performed in Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin, Dublin and some countries in Africa including Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi just to mention a few. His Album is to be completed this year November by Ogopa deejays. Tobito is currently anticipating the release of his new video featuring Willy Fololo, called “maumau”.

Google I/O Event

 Hey everyone Google I/O will be happening at varsity plaza On Thursday 28th  from 5pm to 29th 11pm  @maseno city campus . The Event  will be overnight  Google I/O is an annual software developer-focused conference held by Google in San Francisco, California .

 Google I/O features highly technical, in-depth sessions focused on building web, mobile, and enterprise applications with Google and open web technologies such as Android , Chrome, Chrome OS ,Google APIs, Google Web Toolkit , App Engine , and more. Google I/O was started in 2008. The " I" and " O" stand for input/output , and " Innovation in the Open".
The format of the event is similar to that of the Google Developer Day .

Master Force (Wajukuu ) Releasing Another Music Video

The Kisumu based HipHop group releases the track  (Gonga Vichwa) on  the  26th  may 2015 at Club Tribeka Nairobi ,Courtesy of MSETO.The New Video is Directed by Johnson Kyallo one of the Fastest Rising Video Directors While The Audio Was Done by Refigah’s @grandparecords. #GONGA_VICHWA 

to listen to more songs from the group click HERE

LAKEHUB – tech and innovation in Kisumu

post by:Amanda Armstrong

Making the space more colorful

After leaving Oyugis I spent a week in Kisumu continuing my work with LOOP doing lots of networking and research on design, technology, and innovation in Western Kenya. As the third largest city in Kenya, Kisumu is a sharp contrast from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi. Its a relaxed and calm city, in comparison to Nairobi, right on Lake Victoria with several beautiful parks. I always felt very safe and comfortable, and its easy to get around.

You can find almost everything you need in Kisumu including a variety of local and international cuisine,

Free Breast Cervical & Prostate Cancer Screening in #Kisumu

5 hours ago

The exercise is only two days from 15th to 16th may 2015 at Nakumatt Megacity #Kisumu from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Let's Fight This Battle Together Spread The word

UNLIMITED HOME INTERNET CONNECTION OFFER IN KISUMU

At HomeConnect, you don’t get just an Internet Service Provider (ISP); you get an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that cares. We know you need choice, you need an alternative to the big guys, and you need to know at the end of the day we’ll take care of you no matter what. We are committed to giving our customers the best internet service and the best phone service possible. In fact, we pride ourselves on that: on being able to give you more than you thought possible, all for a fair price, with great service, and no hidden fees.

For more information and connection details : +254722554827|739775600

KENYA PRISONS SERVICE CALL TO RECRUIT PROFFESSIONALS, CADETS OFFICERS, TECHNICIANS AND ARTISANS.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Kenyan citizen

Kenya prison wardens matching ; photo by gettyimages

18~26Yrs for kcse holders, 18~28for diploma holders, 18~30for degree holders
Successful applicants to undergo a govt sponsored 9 month paramilitary training in addition to self sponsored cert or diploma in security and correctional science while cadet is to undertake post-graduate course of the same at KU. Cadet must possess relevant degree, tecnicians relevant diploma or certs and 2 Yr experience.

VACANCIES:

Republic of Kenya Ministry of DefenceAdvertisement for the Recruitment of GeneralService Officer (GSO) Cadet and Specialist Officers

photo Courtesy Baraka Fm

Republic of Kenya Ministry of Defence Advertisement for the Recruitment of General
Service Officer (GSO) Cadet and Specialist Officers into the Kenya Defence Forces. The KDF is pleased to announce to the general
public that there will be a recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets & Specialist Officers.
Prospective candidates wishing to apply must possess the following relevant requirements.
1. Requirements
a. Must be Kenyan citizens.
b. Age: Between 18 and 26 years old for GSO Cadets and upto 29 years for Specialist Officers.
c. Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
d. Have no criminal record.
e. Minimum Height: 5 ft 3 in. (5’3”).
f. Minimum Weight:
(1) Men – 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
(2) Women – 50.00 Kg (110 lb).
g. Women candidates must NOT be pregnant at recruitment and during training.
h. Education:
(1) General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets ,A minimum of mean grade B (Plain) in KCSE upto degree level with minimum subject grade of C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and in any one of the Pure Sciences (Physics, Chemistry or Biology). Those aspiring to join KDF as GSO Cadets should note that the initial training period will cover three continuous years leading to a BSC in Military Science on successful completion. 

(2) Specialist Officers A minimum of mean grade B (Plain) in KCSE and an undergraduate degree from a recognised University/Institution. Must be registered with the relevant statutory body, where applicable.
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ working experience for Specialist Officers.

2. Vacancies
a. General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets
b. Specialist Officers
(1) Medical Officers – Must have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCh.B) degree
and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).
(2) Dentists – Must have a Bachelor of Dentistry degree and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).
(3) Pharmacists – Must have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree and be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
(4) Nurses – Must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
(5) Public Health Officers – Must have a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health degree.
(6) Medical Laboratory – Must have a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Technology degree and be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technology Board (KMLTTB).
(7) Nutritionists – Must have a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and Dietetics.
(8) Clinical Psychologist – Must have a Bachelor in Psychology.
(9) Lawyers – Must have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and a postgraduate diploma from the Kenya
School of Law, must be admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and be in possession of a
valid current practising certificate.
(10) Architects – Must have a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree and be registered with
the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS).
(11) Quantity Surveyors – Must have a Bachelor of Quantity Surveying degree and be registered with
the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS).
(12) Electrical Engineers – Must have a BSc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degree and be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
(13) Mechanical / Marine Engineers – Must have a BSc. in Mechanical Engineering or BSc. in Production Engineering degree and be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
(14) Civil and Structural Engineers – Must have a BSc. in Civil and Structural Engineering degree and be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
(15) Education Officers – Must have a Bachelor of Education (Bed) degree.
(16) IT Specialists – Must have a BSc. in Computer Science or BSc. in Information Technology or Bachelor of Computer Technology (BCT) degree.
(17) Chaplains / Imams
(a) Roman Catholic Chaplains - Must have a professional degree and be an ordained priest.
(b) Anglican Church Chaplains – Must have a professional degree and be an ordained priest.
(c) Muslim Imams – Must have a professional degree and be a qualified Imam.
(18) Journalists – Must have B A in Mass Communication / Corporate Communication.
3. The initial military training for Specialist Officers will take four months.

The Luo History (in Photos)

A group of Luo women in a line before the camera, with a large number also gathered as a crowd behind them. They are wearingmerous body ornaments, such as metal leg rings, anklets and armlets (minyonge), beadnecklaces (tik ng'ut), waist beads (tik nungo)and cowrie shell (gaagi) necklaces. They also wear different kinds of aprons (olemo). Onewoman (3rd from right) seems to have an ostrich egg shell waist bead (rek). Small woven baskets for daily use are carried together with walking sticks and the hair styles also vary. The women are named in the original notes as of 'Sani tribe' near Kisumu, which may be Seme clan. Seme is in Kisumu County.

Why Mpesa Is Shutting down

By EVELYNE MUSAMBI

photo by Afritorial

Safaricom will over the weekend shutdown its M-Pesa mobile phone money transfer system as it moves its servers from Germany to Kenya.

Some services will be cut off starting Thursday.

But by Saturday, all services will be unavailable until Sunday noon when they will resume.

Below are the most important things to know about the shutdown;

FROM THURSDAY

1. Registration of new customers will not be allowed starting Thursday to Sunday.

2. Transfer of cash to other mobile networks will not be possible during the period.

What They Are Planning in Kisumu

 DALA FEST EASTER-WEEKEND 4-5 April 2015 Nyahera, Kisumu

Allow us to bring to your attention a new musical event, DALA FEST, organized thrice a year, in Nyahera, a 30 mins drive away from Kisumu town. Dala Fest is one of the many activities enlisted to enhance the mission and vision of the Luo Heritage Forum (a registered CBO) that brings together global culture, agriculture, music, art & sports against a backdrop of Luo culture.

The Kenyan Music "Mapepo" by Visita

The Kenyan music industry has really taken a great leap, it has really improved, from the low quality videos to HD and sensible, genres at least you can relax and listen to the music. The hip hop, Afro pop  has really changed in this part of southern Sahara.

To be frank I enjoy music a lot and I know a hit when I listen to one such music. I must admit that there are some artists still struggling to find their niche signatures. But the likes of KaKa Sungura(Rabbit ) and Visita Seem to be having fun when doing their thing. I am an ardent fun of East African Music from Kigali’s King James, Knowless , Uganda’s Chameleon, Maurice Kirya , Tanzania’s Alikiba ,Lady Jdee amongst others , Coming to 254 . Allow me to be biased today on one artist, he  leaves
me in stiches whenever  I do listen to his songs.

The song’s title is “Mapepo" by Visita , His single  produced by Grandpa records released in late 2014 , it is  a hilarious one, high definition and portrayed high level of professionalism and on point on societal issues . The lyrics mostly talks about marriage, women’s role in a marriage, and the bad spirits (mapepo) affecting the young Generation and even older ones