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Sometimes you MPs behave like Otile Brown! Kenyans attack politician after taking pictures with referees

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Kenyans are not happy with the fact that over 20 politicians were in Russia to watch the World Cup semi-final and final matches using tax payers money.

However, the MPs who were in Russia maintain there is nothing wrong with their expensive trip that will cost millions of shillings in flight ticket, accommodation, food and allowances. The claimed they are representing Kenyans.

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Mukromen was trolled online by Kenyans after posting a photo with referees and sharing that he had successfully organised a tournament back home.

“Congratulations Referee Nestor Pitana. You did a good job by managing the 2018 FIFA World Cup Finals well. Welcome to Kenya next year for a charity match as agreed.” read his post.

Wasted

Kenyans attacked him claiming that he’s wasting tax money while Kenya has never even qualified for the event.

https://twitter.com/JKBarchiba/status/1018772369865879552

Kenyan TV firm to fly Kenyans to Russia for the World Cup

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Over 50 Kenyans are set to land in Russia ahead of Thursday June 14th 2018 World Cup kickoff, Ghafla! can exclusively reveal.

Information reaching our news desk indicates that DStv is planning to surprise 50 of its loyal clients picked randomly with an all-expense paid trip to Russia for the 2018 World Cup.

DStv-branded plane

A DStv-branded plane, undergoing last-minute touches in an undisclosed hangar, is at hand to fly the lucky passengers initially to St. Petersburg among other towns in Russia.

More details to follow…

1.7 million tickets allocated for 2018 World Cup matches in Russia. This is how you can grab one right here in Kenya

Posted on by Martin Oduor

With only 69 days left until the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, tickets for the matches are selling like hot cake all over the world.

Getting tickets for the world cup is tricky especially for Kenyan football fans. Traveling to Russia to watch the games is also expensive.

Co-operative bank is however planning to take its loyal customers to Russia to watch the footballing action in an all-expense paid trip.

Visa International, which has sponsored rights for the Fifa World Cup 2018, has extended its rights to Co-operative bank of Kenya as a key business partner.

Co-op Visa cardholders now stand a chance to win an all expense paid trip to Russia to watch the world cup. Co-op bank will reward one lucky winner with 2 tickets to the World Cup.

The lucky winner will get to watch a match in Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup right in the stadium, as well as get access to match day hospitality events.

How to participate

Use your Co-op Visa Card to pay for any goods and services. The transaction details will be captured in the bank system, therefore there is no need to complete any forms.

Every entry will generate an SMS message confirming that the customer has been entered into a draw.Winners will be randomly picked in weekly draws.

The more times a cardholder participates, the more their chances of winning.

Diamond among international artists tasked with producing music adaptations for 2018 World Cup in Russia

Posted on by Martin Oduor

From performing at 2017 African Cup of Nations to composing 2018 World Cup song, Diamond Platnumz is surely going places.

Diamond was among African music heavyweights who performed at the opening ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations 2017 in Gabon.

Gabon president Ali Bongo Ondimba poses with Akon, Davido and Diamond ahead of the start of Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Libreville in January 2017

Also read: President Magufuli shows support to Diamond as he heads to perform at the 2017 Africa Cup Of Nations in Gabon

2018 World Cup

Diamond is among African stars tasked with producing music adaptations for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The singer was chosen by Tim Horwood, former creative director of MTV Base, who was awarded the contract by Coca-Cola to produce the Southern and East African music adaptations for the global showpiece.

Other artists chosen include South Africa’s Cassper Nyovest, Sami Dan from Ethiopia, Lizha James from Mozambique and Ykee Benda from Uganda.

They are tasked with producing songs which will depict the colours and styles of their countries and challenge negative international stereotypes of Africa.

The songs will be in the World Cup’s pool of global songs alongside the official Coca-Cola World Cup anthem ‘Colours’ composed by American crooner Jason Derulo.