REAL TALK WITH DEEJAY ALAVA

  Every year, Kibabii University bursts into color, rhythm, and laughter during its much-anticipated Cultural Week —a vibrant celebration that brings together students from all corners of Kenya and beyond. The event serves as a living classroom, where culture, tradition, and modernity blend to showcase the rich diversity that defines  From the Luo to the Luhya, Kalenjin to Kikuyu, Somali to Swahili, and many others, each tribe found a space to shine. The campus transformed into a cultural village—stalls filled with traditional foods, handcrafted jewelry, colorful fabrics, and symbolic artifacts. The air was filled with the aroma of ugali ya wimbi , nyama choma , mukimo , sukuma wiki , and pilau —a mouthwatering journey across Kenya’s kitchens. Students proudly dressed in their traditional attire, turning the university grounds into a runway of cultural fashion. Maasai shukas, Kamba beads, Turkana bangles, and Swahili kanzus created a stunning mosaic of beauty and heritage....

Fresher’s Night at Kibabii University: When Vibes Met Destiny There are campus events — then there’s fresher's night  at kibabii university. And if you were lucky enough to be there this year, you already know: it wasn’t just a party, it was a movie . From the moment the sun dipped behind mt Elgon and the lights of the campus came alive, you could feel something special in the air. Freshers, dressed in their Friday best, flooded the grounds with nervous smiles, Snapchat filters, and silent hopes that this night would be unforgettable. Spoiler alert: it was .🎧 Deejay Alava  Sets the Stage The night kicked off with the one and only Deejay Alava on the decks — and he wasted no time turning the vibe all the way up. With a mix of gengtone, afrobeat and local bangers, Alava had the crowd moving like they’d trained for this moment. He knew how to read the room — dropping throwbacks for the seniors, new-age bops for the freshers, and surprise mixes that sent waves of exc...

   Kibabii University 10th Graduation: Comrades Finally Touched the Mic of Freedom! Today was that big day every comrade has been waiting forThe sun refused to hide, the cameras were flashing, parents were smiling like they had swallowed sunshine, and comrades were busy adjusting gowns like VIPs of the day. From first year struggles, HELB stories, missing marks stress, tight deadlines, weekend group discussions (that ended up being gossip), to now wearing those black gowns proudly… it has been a whole journey! The ceremony was coloured by the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Hon. Ipara , who stepped on stage with the confidence of someone who has seen comrades grow from “Where is LT3?” to defending projects like experts. And to spice the event even more, the Guest of Honour, CS Julius Ogamba , pulled up looking sharp and ready to deliver wisdom. He spoke fire! He told comrades to walk out there bravely, to go transform society, and not to fear hustles because even Rome st...

  Entertainment in 254: How Kenyans Are Keeping the Vibes Alive Kenyans know how to turn up the energy. Whether at concerts, street festivals, or on social media, “ 254 vibes ” is real. Let’s explore the entertainment scene in Kenya Artists like Sauti Sol , Khaligraph Jones , Otile Brown , Femi One , and Nikita Kering’ dominate playlists. Genres like Gengetone have become cultural staples — blending local slang, catchy beats, and stories from streets across Kenya. Streaming platforms like Spotify , YouTube , and Boomplay make it easier to discover and support local music — from Nairobi to the counties. Kenyan audiences are spoiled for choice — from local soaps on TV to high-quality dramas on Showmax , Netflix , and regional streaming services. Titles like “ Single Kiasi ” , “Crime & Justice” , and “Click Click Bang” keep many up late. Local filmmakers are also making waves internationally, breaking into film festivals and streaming lineups abroad.🎤 Live events are...

  Oga Obinna Finally  Graduate from MKU. Comrades Rejoice! Wueh, comrades, gather here for small tea because history has just been written! After many semesters of burning midnight oil, dodging deadlines like potholes, and surviving group work with ghosts, our very own Oga Obinna has officially graduated from Mount Kenya University ! The vibes at MKU were fire! From the moment Obinna stepped into the grounds looking fresh-fresh like a brand-new HELB loan, comrades knew this was not your normal graduation—this was a whole festival! As he walked across the stage to receive his degree, the crowd went wild. Comrades were shouting: “Onyoo! Oga amemake it!” “Sponsor of vibes na jokes, graduate by fire by force!” Obinna, true to his signature energy, gave that big smile like someone who has finally finished paying school fees—then dropped motivational lines to inspire the comrades still fighting exams. He reminded everyone that: The celebrations afterwards? My friend, it tu...

Rest in internal peace Ogwambo Today we write with heavy hearts. Our father, our leader, our comrade-in-chief – Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga – has rested. Baba is no more. The son of Jaramogi, the man who walked through fire for democracy, has finally answered the final call. For decades, he stood firm, never bowing to injustice. Whether it was detention without trial, rigged elections, or betrayal by the system – Baba never gave up. He gave us a voice when we had none. He gave us courage when fear had gripped the land. He taught us to say “NO” when the system said “YES”. He was not just a politician – he was a movement. We can never forget: The Second Liberation. The stolen victories. The peace deals for the sake of Kenya. The handshake that shook the nation. The dreams of a united, prosperous country. Baba stood tall even when the weight of the nation tried to bring him down. Today, we don’t just mourn a man – we salute a general . He may be gone, but his spirit lives on...

  : Shalkido of the Sailors Gang  In the maze of the city’s broken streets and forgotten docks, there lived a man named Shalkido — quiet, loyal, and feared. To some, he was a ghost. To others, a soldier without a cause. But to the Sailors Gang, he was family. The Sailors weren’t pirates, not in the romantic sense. They were born from poverty, raised on the sharp edge of the law. They ran the harbors, the smuggling routes, and protected their turf like wolves. Shalkido joined them young — just sixteen — after his older brother was gunned down in a turf war that no one even remembered five years later. Back then, he was just a kid with fire in his chest and nothing to lose. He didn’t speak much. He listened, learned, and did what needed to be done. The streets raised him faster than school ever could. He ran deliveries, kept watch, took beatings without flinching — and later, started giving them. People thought he was heartless. He wasn’t. He was hardened. There’s a differen...

  HE DAY BAHATI’S MOTHER CAME BACK FROM “THE DEAD” My comrades, life can confuse you until you start doubting your own shadow. That’s exactly what happened to Bahati, a young man who grew up believing he buried his own mother 25 years ago. Bahati’s whole life has been a struggle. After his mother “died,” he was taken to a children’s home. He grew up there, survived there, and built himself from zero. The only memory he had was that cold day when he stood beside a small grave, crying his eyes out, watching people cover the coffin with soil. That picture stayed in his mind like a tattoo. Fast-forward 25 years later… One random afternoon, Bahati received a phone call that almost made him drop his phone. My friend, Bahati thought it was a prank from bored people. How can someone come back after you witnessed their burial? How do you resurrect from your own grave? But curiosity pushed him, and he went. When he reached the place, he saw her—an older woman, shaking, tears rolling ...