This is my first time blogging. I’ve never done this before but thanks to my favorite employer I get this incredibly, freaking unbelievable, awesome opportunity to do what I do best, write. Well, I already made a couple of few rookie mistakes on my first day, I’m learning. Yeah, laugh it out all you want. Sticks and stones won’t break me, not in the literal sense of course. All in all, I’m glad I’m here. You will all be seeing more of me in the254blogspot. Thank you
Saturday, 23 November 2013
Friday, 22 November 2013
The last two months I have decided to reduce the rate at which I watch movies or series, so am reading novels now. Books are more detailed compared to movies. Most movies actually are as a result of a novel or sequel. Take for instance movies such as Angels & Demons, Bourne Ultimatum, The client, The Godfather and many more. Most of the movies have been made based on the books.
When it comes to novels John Grisham is one hell of a good writer. The first book I read is The Firm. Now the firm is a very interesting story about a Harvard lawyer, who get’s hired on the Firm. If you have watched and enjoyed The Firm Season 1 then it shouldn’t come as a surprise the book is even more detailed than the TV series.
The firm is one of John Grisham’s first works and was published in 1991. For a short glimpse about the book, it revolves around Mitch Mcdeere a young and brilliant lawyer who is ready to start practicing Taxation law. He gets hired by a small but rich law firm that little is known about. The firm is strict about who they hire and run background checks before hiring lawyers. Most of the lawyers are straight from Harvard. Mitch Mcdeere inquisitive nature leads him to discover that his employer is running dirty deals for a powerful Mafia family. Mitch digs in into the firm to try to unearth the truth with the help of the FBI. Get the book to find out what happens when the firm identifies Mitch as the mole selling information to the FBI.
The second book I have read is the Hunger games, based on the book the Hunger Games, I didn’t manage to watch the hunger games. But my friends tell me the movie was not worth all the hype. But I understand you can’t cover a whole book in a movie.
The hunger games is based on story about an apocalyptic era where hunger games consists of a selection of competitors called Tributes who participate in a battle to death. The winner takes the crown. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta are the major attraction and will battle out with other tributes from other cities. Katniss uses her hunting skills to survive. It’s a very interesting adventure, action and science fiction type of novel. Hunger games is the first novel on the hunger games trilogy which is followed by Catching Fire and then mocking Jay all adapted from the first book. Once you read the hunger games you will understand what the mocking jay is.
Fifty shades of grey, not your average adventure or action novel this book is based on a young college senior student named Ana who meets Christian a rich and good looking CEO on an interview. Ana is covering for Kate her best friend who is not feeling well. She gets attracted to Christian during the interview only for Christian to appear at her workplace. After finishing her exam Ana, Kate and Jose go to the club to celebrate. She ends up drunk dialing Christians who later comes and picks her and takes her to his house. Christian is not the normal romantic, flower kind of guy; they get intimate and agree to have a relationship based on BDSM (Google that it’s hard to explain). To cut the story short this is an interesting erotic story kind of novel. I enjoyed reading although am not planning to read the next book on this Fifty shades Trilogy. The book is going to be made to a movie soon.
The Poet by Michael Connelly is a story about a crime reporter whose cop brother suicide death elicits an investigation of a string of murders. Jack McEvoy is the only guy who thinks that his brother’s death was not a suicide. After unearthing the killer’s pattern by the Poem and notes left jack together with FBI agents start tracking the killer who is very careful. The killer targets cops who are working on homicide cases, he kills them to make it look like a suicide after the cops fail to find the culprits. I couldn’t stop reading this book. I would describe it as a novel with a suspense and turn of events. If your into investigative and crime thriller novels then you should look for this novel.
Lastly am reading Gone tomorrow by Lee Child to be honest am still trying to figure out the book as I haven’t gone very far. But the story is already building up and becoming better.
So there you have it guys if you know of any interesting novels that you have read or would recommend. Probably Crime thrillers, Drama, Action are my favorites. Leave a comment here.
When it comes to novels John Grisham is one hell of a good writer. The first book I read is The Firm. Now the firm is a very interesting story about a Harvard lawyer, who get’s hired on the Firm. If you have watched and enjoyed The Firm Season 1 then it shouldn’t come as a surprise the book is even more detailed than the TV series.
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The firm is one of John Grisham’s first works and was published in 1991. For a short glimpse about the book, it revolves around Mitch Mcdeere a young and brilliant lawyer who is ready to start practicing Taxation law. He gets hired by a small but rich law firm that little is known about. The firm is strict about who they hire and run background checks before hiring lawyers. Most of the lawyers are straight from Harvard. Mitch Mcdeere inquisitive nature leads him to discover that his employer is running dirty deals for a powerful Mafia family. Mitch digs in into the firm to try to unearth the truth with the help of the FBI. Get the book to find out what happens when the firm identifies Mitch as the mole selling information to the FBI.
The second book I have read is the Hunger games, based on the book the Hunger Games, I didn’t manage to watch the hunger games. But my friends tell me the movie was not worth all the hype. But I understand you can’t cover a whole book in a movie.
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The hunger games is based on story about an apocalyptic era where hunger games consists of a selection of competitors called Tributes who participate in a battle to death. The winner takes the crown. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta are the major attraction and will battle out with other tributes from other cities. Katniss uses her hunting skills to survive. It’s a very interesting adventure, action and science fiction type of novel. Hunger games is the first novel on the hunger games trilogy which is followed by Catching Fire and then mocking Jay all adapted from the first book. Once you read the hunger games you will understand what the mocking jay is.
Fifty shades of grey, not your average adventure or action novel this book is based on a young college senior student named Ana who meets Christian a rich and good looking CEO on an interview. Ana is covering for Kate her best friend who is not feeling well. She gets attracted to Christian during the interview only for Christian to appear at her workplace. After finishing her exam Ana, Kate and Jose go to the club to celebrate. She ends up drunk dialing Christians who later comes and picks her and takes her to his house. Christian is not the normal romantic, flower kind of guy; they get intimate and agree to have a relationship based on BDSM (Google that it’s hard to explain). To cut the story short this is an interesting erotic story kind of novel. I enjoyed reading although am not planning to read the next book on this Fifty shades Trilogy. The book is going to be made to a movie soon.
The Poet by Michael Connelly is a story about a crime reporter whose cop brother suicide death elicits an investigation of a string of murders. Jack McEvoy is the only guy who thinks that his brother’s death was not a suicide. After unearthing the killer’s pattern by the Poem and notes left jack together with FBI agents start tracking the killer who is very careful. The killer targets cops who are working on homicide cases, he kills them to make it look like a suicide after the cops fail to find the culprits. I couldn’t stop reading this book. I would describe it as a novel with a suspense and turn of events. If your into investigative and crime thriller novels then you should look for this novel.
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Lastly am reading Gone tomorrow by Lee Child to be honest am still trying to figure out the book as I haven’t gone very far. But the story is already building up and becoming better.
So there you have it guys if you know of any interesting novels that you have read or would recommend. Probably Crime thrillers, Drama, Action are my favorites. Leave a comment here.
Monday, 4 November 2013
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The main star is Solomon Northup played by Chiwetel Ejiofor a black man who is abducted while living a normal live in New-york. He is then taken to New Orleans to work as a slave in a cotton plantation. Solomon ability to play the violin makes him popular and he gets noticed by the sheriff and later is released.
Lupita plays her role very well as a gentle woman with affection from Solomon. "I wanted to that character justice and represent her with dignity and agency as best as I could and I hope I do that," said Nyong'o holding back her tears. Lupita Nyong’o is the daughter of Kenyan Professor and politician Anyang Nyong’o. Her father is definitely proud of her.
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She was born in Mexico while when her father was on exile but is Kenyan. There have been rumors online labeling her as Mexican but even I know she’s is 100% Kenyan. She has also featured on the famous MTV produced series of Shugaa where she also played her role very well.
Other actors who have put Kenya to the limelight are Eddie Githegi who plays Laurent a vampire who feasts on human blood on Twilight. Lupita Nyong’o has been nominated for Best breakthrough actor on the Gotham Awards and New Hollywood Films awards which she won.
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Check out Lupita Nyong’o style as it has evolved since she starred on 12 years a slave. She has penchant for designer clothes going by the photos.Plus her toned body makes the clothes fit very well.Now this is what i call good sense of style on another level.But DO I SAY!!
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Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Umoja residents have woken up to a sad morning after a train collided with a bus at Mutindwa Market.The umoja bus crash accident happened after the bus was caught up on traffic and was not able to evade the train.Umoinner buses have been plying the buru buru route to avoid traffic jam at Donholm roundabout.
6 people so far have been confirmed dead and many others injured.
Umoinner buses that ferry people from Umoja Nairobi area have recently been involved in accidents causing people to speculate that they are affiliated to Illuminati.Now you can say anything folks but we need our drivers to sober up and learn from the loss of lives that takes place everyday in Kenya.The train has a fixed schedule to pick people at Mutindwa market and its no surprise that bus ought to have given way to the train first.
I have never understood how so many accident happen and i mean on a daily basis, innocent Kenyans losing lives due to either roadworthy vehicles, over speeding, reckless drunk drivers and roads. We can only hope for journey mercies going by the way things are.This accident could have happened to a matatu or even a private vehicle.
My final say is a rule has to be made that no car crosses the railway line 10 minutes before the train passes, also they have to think and redesign the whole set up on that intersection.
We wish all casualties quick recovery and Rest in peace to the fallen passengers.
6 people so far have been confirmed dead and many others injured.
Umoinner buses that ferry people from Umoja Nairobi area have recently been involved in accidents causing people to speculate that they are affiliated to Illuminati.Now you can say anything folks but we need our drivers to sober up and learn from the loss of lives that takes place everyday in Kenya.The train has a fixed schedule to pick people at Mutindwa market and its no surprise that bus ought to have given way to the train first.
I have never understood how so many accident happen and i mean on a daily basis, innocent Kenyans losing lives due to either roadworthy vehicles, over speeding, reckless drunk drivers and roads. We can only hope for journey mercies going by the way things are.This accident could have happened to a matatu or even a private vehicle.
My final say is a rule has to be made that no car crosses the railway line 10 minutes before the train passes, also they have to think and redesign the whole set up on that intersection.
We wish all casualties quick recovery and Rest in peace to the fallen passengers.
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
She came she saw she conquered!! That’s the new definition of Wanjiku the Teacher. Caroline Wanjiku aka Teacher Wanjiku is one of the Top comedians on Churchill show that have risen in the shortest time. Her witty jokes will crack your ribs like no one else. Previously comedy has been dominated by Men the likes of former Redykulas crew and intrukalas including Churchill himself. Teacher Wanjiku has elevated the Churchill show by making it even more popular. You don’t wanna miss her lessons. How many people can make you laugh with only a chalk and a piece of a board? Her style of comedy is very unique and easy to relate to.
Teacher Wanjiku started doing her thing at the Heartstrings theater by appearing on a play titled 43rd Kenyan tribe. She got her big break on Churchill show after her YouTube video got a massive 200,000 views on YouTube after the first show. Since then her videos on YouTube titled Teacher Wanjiku Lessons have gotten a big viewership.
Airtel Kenya was quick to notice her talent and she has signed up a multi million deal with Airtel as their face for the 2 bob across all network Campaign. Her photos are all over on billboards and on TV ads which I think has also boasted her resume in the Comedy industry. Just like Eric Omondi started. Some people think she has replaced Omondi’s popularity on Churchill show. Personally I tune in just to watch her finalize and close the show.
Beside that Teacher Wanjiku is a proud parent of a young daughter who happens to be also her number one fan.
She also recently launched a website where you can learn more about her comedy and shows. The website has a twitter feed to follow her activities, photo gallery and some of her jokes.
Stay tuned for more..Kaa Lada…ALama ya duku duku!!!
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Teacher Wanjiku started doing her thing at the Heartstrings theater by appearing on a play titled 43rd Kenyan tribe. She got her big break on Churchill show after her YouTube video got a massive 200,000 views on YouTube after the first show. Since then her videos on YouTube titled Teacher Wanjiku Lessons have gotten a big viewership.
Airtel Kenya was quick to notice her talent and she has signed up a multi million deal with Airtel as their face for the 2 bob across all network Campaign. Her photos are all over on billboards and on TV ads which I think has also boasted her resume in the Comedy industry. Just like Eric Omondi started. Some people think she has replaced Omondi’s popularity on Churchill show. Personally I tune in just to watch her finalize and close the show.
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Beside that Teacher Wanjiku is a proud parent of a young daughter who happens to be also her number one fan.
She also recently launched a website where you can learn more about her comedy and shows. The website has a twitter feed to follow her activities, photo gallery and some of her jokes.
Stay tuned for more..Kaa Lada…ALama ya duku duku!!!
R&B and Neo Soul singer Anthony Hamilton is in Nairobi for the Tusker Lite Experience that will be held at Carnivore on 19th October. Anthony Hamilton came to fame with his single Coming where I’m from off his second album Coming Where I’m from in 2003.He has 11 albums in total starting with Nobody Else(1996),Coming where I’m from(2003),Soullife(2005)Ain’t nobody Worrying(2006),The point of it all(2008),Back to love(2011) and many more.
Anthony was music is influence by Gospel songs after all he started singing in the church. He has collaborated with artistes such as Tupac, Jadakiss, Young Jeezy and Macy Gray. If you planning to go to the concert embrace yourself for some cool RnB and Soul music tunes. This is music for grown folks. I happen to listen to Anthony’s Hamilton music and I got to say it’s sweet to the ears, calm and collected music.
I have to applaud the guys behind the Tusker lite Experience for bringing big shots in the RnB industry previously such as Johnny Gill, Joe Thomas, Donell Jones and Erykah Badu.
This is one show that lovers and especially the ladies are gonna like. The show starts at 6.00pm.
Normal tickets for the event go for ksh4000/= and VIP tickets ksh7,500/= available at Nakumatt Junction,Nakumatt Mega,Nakumatt Village market and Dormans.
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Anthony was music is influence by Gospel songs after all he started singing in the church. He has collaborated with artistes such as Tupac, Jadakiss, Young Jeezy and Macy Gray. If you planning to go to the concert embrace yourself for some cool RnB and Soul music tunes. This is music for grown folks. I happen to listen to Anthony’s Hamilton music and I got to say it’s sweet to the ears, calm and collected music.
I have to applaud the guys behind the Tusker lite Experience for bringing big shots in the RnB industry previously such as Johnny Gill, Joe Thomas, Donell Jones and Erykah Badu.
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| Photo Courtesy of Capitalfm.co.ke |
Normal tickets for the event go for ksh4000/= and VIP tickets ksh7,500/= available at Nakumatt Junction,Nakumatt Mega,Nakumatt Village market and Dormans.
Saturday, 12 October 2013
I came across one of the cheapest data bundle plan in Kenya at the moment just the other day - Airtel Club 20 tosha bundle. I got to say it's economical and efficient. We all know Kenyans love for cheap internet, some even prefer free internet using unscrupulous ways like proxies. If you are a single day average internet user then the Airtel Kenya club 20 is you best bet.It comes with 100mb and 20 free sms.Subscribing to the offer is quite simple you just dial
*120# >>select option 1>> subscribe to club 20 100mb of data and 20 sms.
The only catch with this offer is that it runs from time of subscription to midnight 12pm.Comparing it with orange Kenya’s daily unlimited that goes for 50sh with a FUP of 100mb(that means after reaching 100mb the speeds reduce to 64kbps).I have used both services before and i prefer Airtel club 20 bundle compare to orange daily unlimited. So most people don't trust Airtel's services but i can vouch for this one. Note after exhausting the 100mb given the account runs on pay as you go plan, meaning it starts using your main account.
This is a good offer comparing the price of 100mb on all three mobile service providers.
Safaricom 80mb 100ksh
Airtel 80mb 100ksh
Orange Kenya 100mb 100ksh
as you can see both Safaricom and airtel Kenya don't even have 100mb package. The airtel club 20 bundle can be used on your phone or your modem. You can give it a trial.
*120# >>select option 1>> subscribe to club 20 100mb of data and 20 sms.
The only catch with this offer is that it runs from time of subscription to midnight 12pm.Comparing it with orange Kenya’s daily unlimited that goes for 50sh with a FUP of 100mb(that means after reaching 100mb the speeds reduce to 64kbps).I have used both services before and i prefer Airtel club 20 bundle compare to orange daily unlimited. So most people don't trust Airtel's services but i can vouch for this one. Note after exhausting the 100mb given the account runs on pay as you go plan, meaning it starts using your main account.
This is a good offer comparing the price of 100mb on all three mobile service providers.
Safaricom 80mb 100ksh
Airtel 80mb 100ksh
Orange Kenya 100mb 100ksh
as you can see both Safaricom and airtel Kenya don't even have 100mb package. The airtel club 20 bundle can be used on your phone or your modem. You can give it a trial.
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