Former Nairobi Governor and flashy city businessman Mike Sonko has issued a heartfelt plea to Kenyan youth, urging them to shun alcoholism, which he warns has become a growing crisis claiming the lives of many young people. In a recent social media post, Sonko revealed that through his Sonko Rescue Team, they had already buried dozens of young victims who succumbed to alcohol-related complications. “It’s heartbreaking to see how many young people are turning to alcohol as a way to cope with the economic hardships in the country. Unfortunately, it’s killing them at an alarming rate,” he said. Sonko shared…
Author: Solomon Koko
For a while, Kenya’s entertainment scene has been relatively quiet, save for the occasional lighthearted banter with East African neighbours, usually over football or lyrical prowess in hip-hop. But recently, fashion sparked an unexpected storm. During a radio interview, rapper Octopizzo took a swipe at a fellow artiste’s fashion sense. “There’s a certain rapper who clads in sweatpants from January to December and rocks them with old-fashioned Timberland boots,” Octopizzo said. His comments triggered a quick response. Khaligraph Jones, never one to miss an opportunity, countered by endorsing his own OG Omollo custom sweatpants, limited edition. Before the dust had…