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Sauti Sol Takes a Final Bow
The curtain has fallen on one of Kenya’s most iconic music groups, Sauti Sol. After 17 years of captivating audiences with their soulful melodies and infectious beats, the four-member boy band held their final performance at the Sol Fest in Nairobi on November 2 and 4, 2023.
Despite the high ticket prices, the event was a sold-out success, with fans eager to bid farewell to their beloved band. And unlike last year’s lacklustre performance, Sauti Sol went out with a bang, giving their fans a night to remember.
Headlining the festival was highly ranked Kenyan singer Nyashinski, who has collaborated with Sauti Sol in the past. His performance was met with rapturous applause from the crowd, who were clearly thrilled to see the two icons on stage together.
During their final set, Sauti Sol performed a medley of their biggest hits, from “Sura Yako” to “Nerea” to “Live and Die in Afrika.” The crowd sang along at the top of their lungs, swaying and dancing to the music.
In an emotional moment, lead singer Bien Baraza told the crowd that they had been rehearsing for their final show for 17 years. “We have rehearsed for our final show for 17 years,” he said. “We are so grateful for the love and support you have given us over the years.”
Sauti Sol’s hiatus marks the end of an era for Kenyan music. The band has been a major force in the industry for nearly two decades, and their music has inspired and entertained millions of people around the world.
Fuel Prices May Hit Ksh.300 per Litre Soon, Warns CS Chirchir
Fuel prices in Kenya are set to go even higher, with a litre of Super Petrol potentially reaching Ksh.300, Energy CS Davis Chirchir warned Monday.
This comes as the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza threatens to further disrupt global oil supplies and push up prices.
Chirchir told the National Dialogue Committee Monday that the price of petroleum products has already risen from Ksh.10,584 (70USD) per barrel to Ksh.13,608 (USD 90) per barrel.
He said that if the conflict in Israel and the Hamas group in Palestine’s Gaza strip escalates, global oil supply could shrink by 6 million to 8 million barrels per day, sending prices to between $140 and $157 per barrel.
“That would literally mean our products going to the highs of Ksh.300 per litre but we hope it does not get there,” Chirchir said.
The CS also cited inflation and the mop up of the US dollar as other factors that are contributing to the rising cost of fuel.
“Kenya is paying 200 USD per barrel for petroleum products while other countries are paying 300 USD Per litre,” Chirchir added.
To mitigate the impact of the runaway fuel prices, the government has signed a memorandum with countries like Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi to import petroleum products at a discounted price.
However, Chirchir warned that even with this measure in place, Kenyans should brace for higher fuel prices in the coming months.
Eight killed in Nakuru-Eldoret Highway Collision
On Monday morning, at the Ngata stretch of the Nakuru-Eldoret highway, a tragic collision between a 14-seater matatu and a trailer truck claimed eight lives, leaving five others seriously injured, including children.
The matatu, which was heading towards Nakuru, collided head-on with the trailer truck, which was heading towards Eldoret, at around 3:00 AM. The impact of the collision was devastating, leaving the matatu mangled.
Eight passengers of the matatu, including the driver, were pronounced dead on the spot. The five injured passengers were rushed to the Nakuru Level 6 Hospital for treatment.
According to Nakuru County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi, the lorry driver escaped after the accident and is currently being sought by the police.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but authorities believe that reckless driving and speeding may have been factors.
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