Lupita Nyong’o gets her first award in Hollywood

 via Daily Nation
Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o bagged her first award on Monday night at the 17th Hollywood Film Awards held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles California.

Ms Nyongo who was rubbing shoulders with the crème de la crème of the film industry, was honoured with the New Hollywood Award for her breakout role in Steve McQueen’s 12 Years A Slave which debuted in select theatres in the US, UK and Canada over the weekend.

The Hollywood Film Awards ceremony is considered as the first stop of the award season and plenty of A-Listers packed the full banquet room.

The newly minted Hollywood wonder girl was introduced by actress Angela Bassett who paid glowing tribute to the newcomer.

Ms Bassett said that movie goers will be treated to a “breakthrough performance that they will not soon forget"

Ms Nyong’o has been billed as one of the top contenders for the best supporting actress 
Oscar award.

TERRIBLY OVERWHELMED

The actress broke down in tears as she made her acceptance speech thanking Ms Bassett for her kind words and all those who had made the moment possible.

“As you can tell, I am terribly overwhelmed, but I also feel extremely blessed by all this,” Ms Nyongo said tearfully.

The audience erupted in applause when Nyong’o thanked her mother who was also in attendance.

“And to my family especially my mummy who is here with me today, words cannot express how grateful I am for always believing in me,” she said emotionally.

Towards the end of her speech which very well received, she broke down again while thanking the film director Steve McQueen for giving her the opportunity to be a part of the film.

“..And now Steve…..I will never forget this opportunity you’ve created for me. Your thoughtful and complex direction will stay with me always. I love you,” she said fighting through tears.
McQueen was honored with the Hollywood Breakout Director Award.

EERIE LOVE TRIANGLE

She also recounted her first rehearsal when one of the lead actors Michael Fassbender turned to her and told her “you are my peer.” And standing here now, I truly feel that,” Nyong’o concluded.

Fassbender plays the role of Edwin Epps, a brutal plantation owner who is obsessed with Patsey (Lupita Nyong'o), the slave who picks more cotton each day than any other slave and whom he regularly rapes. Edwin's wife (Sarah Paulson) becomes aware of their ''relationship'' and the situation blows up into eerie “love” triangle.

Other honorees at the award ceremony included Sandra Bullock ("Gravity"), Matthew McConaughey ("Dallas Buyers Club") and Julia Roberts ("August: Osage County") .

12 Years a Slave opened in 19 theatres across Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Atlanta and Toronto, Canada on Friday.

It will be released to additional cities namely Boston, Dallas/Fortworth, Detroit, Houston, Philadelphia and Baltimore on October 25.

It will be released in all US cities on November 1.

CHILLING, Story Of A Kenyan DEVIL WORSHIPER Who Has Sacrificed His Mother,Brothers,Sisters And His Girlfriend.

 
A Kenyan Man who is believed to be a devil worshiper, has revealed on his facebook account that he sacrificed his family members and admitted to killing  ladies and drinking their blood.
A first landing on his Facebook page which is highly protected gives you this Halloween look. A distressed fan approached Nairobi Exposed to investigate the man only known as lovy,according to the accusations labelled against him,he is a devil worshiper,super rich and admits to have sacrificed whole family to gain the immense wealth.
Full Story and more Chilling photos here >>Nairobi exposed

KOT Mocking KDF following Westgate looting claims

After an expose by KTN's Mohammed Ali on the conduct of the Kenya Defence Forces(KDF) kenyans have taken to social media to give a piece of their minds with many praising Ali for his bravery. But as usual, Kenyans on Twitter(KOT) would not stop mocking the kenyan military. Several photo's(example above) have been corrupted to make fun of the Kenyan disciplined forces.

Below is a quote from a facebook user on the westgate scandal

Am so shocked that the kdf did this. Jeez, they surely fooled us. The way I thought they were handling everything with utmost concern for peoples lives. Even on day 3, when the world w as questioning what was taking so long, I thought so well of kdf that I was making excuses for them, first time to be faced with this kind of situation, surely this was expected. But nothing prepared me for this truth, thanks for revealing whaWhat happened at Westgate.

Dr Jarunda Jaluth Mambobiad mentioned in Wikipedia

Popular facebook user and an ardent Gor Mahia fan Collins Okello aka Dr Jarunda Jaluth Mambobiad has been mentioned in wikipedia. Mr Okello has been praised for popularising the Gor Mahia catchprase 'GINIWASEKAO', a term which has gone viral on twitter and facebook.
Here is an excerpt from Wikipedia that mentions Jarunda ==>

A number of diehard Gor Mahia fans, among them Dr. Jarunda Jaluth Mambobiad, Ben Agunda, Achieng' Achimoah, Philip Owiti, David Kay, Tony Anelka and George Onyango Friday then started using the phrase Gini Wasekao in reference to Gor Mahia's 2013 KPL title ambitions.

On January 10, 2013 Dr. Jarunda Jaluth Mambobiad  was arrested by police and questioned on allegation of spreading hatespeech on his page 'GorMahia is Not a club its a lifestyle but do we say'.

Isaac Ruto on Siaya Gubernatorial elections

Bomet  Governor Isaac Ruto who been on the war path with United Republican Party MPs over his stand on devolution is changing the political landscape in the Rift Valley have come out in support of Cornell Rasanga Amoth. ‏

On his twitter account Mr Ruto twitted:Congratulations to #Siaya Governor, H.E. Hon. Cornel #Rasanga for winning back his #gubernatorial seat. Its time to deliver now. God bless.

The fiery politician have been accused of working closely with the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to bring down Jubilee's government.

Cord's Rasanga wins by a landslide in Siaya Gubernatorial elections

Cornel Rasanga(right) of ODM has reclaimed his position as Siaya County Governor. Rasanga won the election with 107,737 of the votes against rival National Agenda Party of Kenya William Oduol’s 64,106.

How City Stadium became Tok Komwanda

With Gor Mahia on the verge of winning their first Premier League title in 18 years the young generation of soccer fans have been struggling to get up to speed with the team's vast history. Questions such as why is City Stadium, a stadium where Kogalo plays her home matches, called Tok Komwanda have been lingering on the fan's mind.
Here is the history according to an Old Gor Mahia fan who hails from Kaloleni Estate Nairobi--->
 Jaduong' Omwanda was a popular old man and an ardent fan of Gor Mahia Football club.  He used to feed the players and wash their playing kits for free. This was at a time where clubs in Kenya were supported by well wishers, not sponsors as is the case today. He has a story of not attending to his daughter's marital negotiation since Gor Mahia had a crucial match on the same day.
Mr Omwanda was an employee of the Nairobi City Council and lived in Kaloleni is an estate next to city stadium. The name Tok komwanda is a luo word meaning next to Omwanda's home.
Popular luo joint like K'anyim Bar was also located in this estate. Barrack Obama senior  was a frequent visitor at this pub. In fact he was involved in that fateful road accident along Ngong Road while from K'anyim bar.

read more about kaloleni on NewsKenya

Raila begs voters not to shame him in the forthcoming Siaya gubernatorial elections

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga over the weekend led a powerful CORD delegation to Campaign for Cornel Rasanga Amoth. The CORD leader addressed his supporters in several shopping centers all over the County with major rallies in Ugunja, Usenge and Siaya Town.

 “I want those people to know that Siaya is still my stronghold. Recently, I took Rasanga to Dallas USA where he was trained on how to manage a county. Please vote him in for me as he has connections to bring investors to Siaya. In addition, I may be sworn into office incase those people are jailed (referring to ongoing ICC Trials at The Hague) Do you agree?” Raila told his supporters in Yimbo Usenge

Cornel Rasanga lost his seat after the high court in Kisumu nullified his elections citing massive irregularities. The by-elections will be held on 17/10/2013 where he faces a stiff competition from Financial Specialist William Oduol Denge.