A rare and secretive female pygmy hippo died last night at the Nairobi Safari Walk. The 40-year-old Elizabeth was part of a pair of pygmy hippos donated by the President of Liberia, the late Willian…
Date Archives December 2011
Spielberg announces new Tintin movie
Steven Spielberg announced in New York a sequel to his 3D movie version of the comic book hero Tintin. He told a press conference that “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson would direct the…
What’s in a kiss…
Why do we kiss? Is it because we want to know what that other person tastes like or is it because there was just no reason not to kiss that person? Could it be because…
Musicians’ twitter campaign tops trends
The topic #LastFamine was among the top trends in Kenya last week as several artists from around the continent came together to fight hunger. Under the banner African Act 4 Africa, musicians, activists and the…
Berlusconi girls dressed up as Santa
Girls who attended Silvio Berlsuconi’s raunchy parties dressed up as Father Christmas, a policeman has testified at the trial of the ex-premier for allegedly having sex with an underage prostitute. Investigator Giorgio Bertoli said he…
Rose champagne edging out classic bubbly
Do you take your champagne brut or rose? Around the world the French sparkling wine is still the ultimate festive drink, but these days it often comes in shades of golden pink to pomegranate. First…
MJ daughter to talk about film debut
Michael Jackson’s 13-year-old daughter Paris is working on her movie debut — and she will talk about it in public for the first time this week. Paris, who was 11 when her father died in…
Donell Jones electrifies Tusker Lite crowd in NBO
Donell Jones’ electrifying performance at the Nairobi National Park left the Tusker Lite-going crowd wanting more, prompting a 20 minute encore on Friday. Just in case you missed out on Jones’ first ever performance in…
The Old Master comes to Kenya
(EVELYN NJOROGE) Kenya’s spirits market has just got crowded with the launch of Oude Meester brandy by Distell Winemasters. Oude Meester is the first brand that Distell acquired in 1948 and its introduction into Kenya…
Some wedding advice from President Kibaki
(PPS) President Mwai Kibaki has urged newly weds to respect the institution of marriage, saying it is one of the strong pillars of the nation’s well-being. President Kibaki particularly advised young couples to uphold strong…