Kenya
Haiya!'s Biggest Blogging competition
Submitted by Joyce on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 16:12.What are we giving away?
Three winners each week will walk away with prizes as follows:
There is only one week left to the end of the Haiya! Blogging Competition. Sign up on Haiya!, blog, upload pics, video, Mp3s and stand a chance to win cash.
A few words to the IT fraternity Kenya vs Rwanda
Submitted by Lady_Eunice on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 15:57.IT direction or so I think
I will be the first to admit that Rwanda is two steps or so ahead of us in regards to IT. Good news we can catch up....... why?
The Rift Valley Festival
Submitted by alan mwendwa on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 10:53.The Rift Valley Festival is a three day musical event in a stunning location on the shores of Lake Naivasha in Kenya that will be held from the 26th to the 28th of March, 2010. Brothers Sean and Ivan Ross who are based between the UK and Kenya are at the heart of this event.
This is a three day music festival that will combine local and international talent and will be held in a stunning location on the shores of Lake Naivasha.
‘Tumechill’ Campaign is a Flop - Study
Submitted by Joyce on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 10:35.By Isaiah Esipisu
Even after the US dedicated Ksh 75 billion to put across adverts in different types of media and teenage education advising them to exclusively abstain from sex, a study by Mathematica Policy Research has found out that the effort did not bear any fruit ten years down the line.
Instead, the researchers found out that teenagers who were actively involved in the campaign behaved exactly the same as those who were never exposed to this kind of education as far as sexuality is concerned.
Even after the US dedicated Ksh 75 billion to put across adverts in different types of media and teenage education advising them to exclusively abstain from sex, a study by Mathematica Policy Research has found out that the effort did not bear any fruit ten years down the line.
Instead, the researchers found out that teenagers who were actively involved in the campaign behaved exactly the same as those who were never exposed to this kind of education as far as sexuality is concerned.
An aggressive campaign seeking to have teenagers exclusively abstains from sex until marriage has failed, according to studies.
Poll: Do you think govts intiatitive to abolish passports and work permits in EA region will have positive effect?
Submitted by Joyce on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 13:23.Imagine being able to attend events across EA region without the hassle of getting a passport? The government plans to abolish work permits and passports as part of the EA integration by introducing 3rd generation ID's. Vote and share your opinion on the issue.
Comedy: Kenyan 2010 Resolutions
Submitted by Ritah Mutuku on Mon, 01/18/2010 - 12:31.Heartstrings Kenya start off the year 2010 with a hit comedy that will shape how Kenyans look at their New Year resolutions.
In this comedy, it will not matter whether Kenyans have made their resolutions or not.
For those who have already made them, we will hilariously give them new ones. For those who have not, they will wish that they had made them because it will already be too late to make them.
In this comedy, it will not matter whether Kenyans have made their resolutions or not.
For those who have already made them, we will hilariously give them new ones. For those who have not, they will wish that they had made them because it will already be too late to make them.
The comedy will depict how to make and break New Year resolutions in Kenyan style.
Video: A Haiya! moment with gospel group Praise Avenue
Submitted by Joyce on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 12:59.
Haiya!'s Diana Ngaira chats with gospel group Praise Avenue about dreams and aspirations. Watch the interview.
One boring afternoon Eddy was thinking....
Submitted by GenderSolidarity on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 11:41.
The Lola Kenya Screen Film Festival
Submitted by annie on Tue, 01/05/2010 - 07:58.The fifth edition of the Lola Kenya Screen Film Festival is here once more and the call for submissions of films for the annual event that is to take place in August, 2010.
Lola Kenya Screen Film aims to create teamwork that bridges the generation gap. Adults may not necessarily understand what the youth or the children want unless they involve them in processes and this is what this annual event is all about.
Whether it is in taking baby steps in projects or personal development, the youth and children are the ones who know how it is to live in society as times change and are therefore given a voice through the films.
Rahim Nominated for the Neuma 2010 Music Awards
Submitted by KENYANRAP on Fri, 01/01/2010 - 16:33.KENYAN NEW SKOOL KING
RAHIM became the first kenyan rapper to grace the BOSTON NEUMA AWARDSCHECK OUT THE FINAL LIST.
R&B
R&B
Male
Anthony Williams
Bernell Sumrall
Bobby “clumsy ninja” Bishop
Bre
Dave Vegas
DJ TKO
Eric “Lil E Young Dapper” Mathis
Hamilton Clarington *
Jared Jones
JusGreen
Lance Gordon
Lee Wilson
Leon Beal, Jr.
Lil Rufus
Louie Bello
Lproduct *
Masspike Miles
Mr. Keys *
Orlando Dixon
Phillip Aaron *
Rahim
Ray Diamonds
Entertainment
- Coast fans finally get Sauti Sol closer to them after making requests on Facebook.
- Rhumba music welcomed the weekend last Friday night at Egesa East Villa Inn in Umoja where vocalist Musa Juma and his Limpopo International Band entertained.
- The March edition of Blanket's & Wines will feature the Villagers band, Stan and Dan 'Chizi' Aceda.
- Haiya! previews some of the popular entertainment events on the cards in Nairobi this weekend.
- Tusker Project Fame (TPF) music reality TV shows finalists Wendy Kimani and Patricia Kahoro will tonight be star attractions at an open mic session at Fiesta Restaurant.
Lifestyle
- Majority of Haiya! visitors agree that men who cheat have lower IQ's. What do you think? Vote and share your opinion.
- Are you a player? How many times do you cheat on your wife or partner? This may just help you determine how less intelligent you are.
- When the Divas sing, all music lovers respond; no one knows this better than the Divas themselves, it being the reason why they aim to raise money for a good cause. Haiya! fills you in on this unique event.
- 67% of Haiya! visitors believe that Sexual Addiction is not a serious illness. Vote and share your opinion on the issue.
- Do you spend much of your free time fantasizing about sex, using sex to deal with boredom, stress, turning to masturbation whenever a sexual partner is not available? If yes, then you need to see a doctor because you could be suffering from a common disease known as Sexual Addiction.
Music
- Former Project Fame contestant and local artist plans to further her music career academically in the U.S and hopes to join the famous Broadway Theater. Vote and share your opinion on Kaz's potential to join Broadway.
- In an interview with Jimmy Gathu on Citizen’s breakfast show Kaz explain her plans to study music in the US with the aim of finally joining Broadway.
- Haiya!'s Eudiah Kamonjo talks to local rap group Anga Zetu about their musical journey from winning a rap competition to representing Swahili hip-hip in Kenya.
- Gospel artist Jimmy Gait is set to launch his band next. Watch out for his new song which he said he will be releasing in a months time.
- “I don’t want to do music for the sake of doing it, I want to do something that people can listen to,” Laety says.