FINAL FOUR PAGEANT HOPEFULS PICKED FOR MISS WORLD KENYA

The headhunt for Miss Nestea Kenya ended last Saturday with the crowning of four contestants from across the country in Nairobi’s Kawangware.
The four; Susan Onyango representing Githurai, Asha Bashir representing Kisii, Esther Gathoni Mukuhi representing Nakuru and Vivianne Cherono representing Eldoret now join other recruits to fight it out for Nestea Miss World Kenya next month.



The four were picked from a strong list of 20 contestants drown from thirteen locations spread across the country that include Kibera, Kayole, Kawangware, Githurai, Thika, Machakos, Mombasa, Narok, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Kisii.



“We were not just looking at beauty, height and weight of the contestants but rather how they represent themselves in totality including intelligence, confidence and how they respond to questions,” said the reigning Miss World Kenya Natasha Metto, who was one of the judges.



Other judges included Nestle head of Equatorial Africa Region Pierre Trouilhat, senior fashion editor Crystal Okusa and grooming expert Gladys Akanja.

FINAL FOUR PAGEANT HOPEFULS PICKED FOR MISS WORLD KENYA

The headhunt for Miss Nestea Kenya ended last Saturday with the crowning of four contestants from across the country in Nairobi’s Kawangware.
The four; Susan Onyango representing Githurai, Asha Bashir representing Kisii, Esther Gathoni Mukuhi representing Nakuru and Vivianne Cherono representing Eldoret now join other recruits to fight it out for Nestea Miss World Kenya next month.



The four were picked from a strong list of 20 contestants drown from thirteen locations spread across the country that include Kibera, Kayole, Kawangware, Githurai, Thika, Machakos, Mombasa, Narok, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Kisii.



“We were not just looking at beauty, height and weight of the contestants but rather how they represent themselves in totality including intelligence, confidence and how they respond to questions,” said the reigning Miss World Kenya Natasha Metto, who was one of the judges.



Other judges included Nestle head of Equatorial Africa Region Pierre Trouilhat, senior fashion editor Crystal Okusa and grooming expert Gladys Akanja.

JIGGER BOSS NOMINATED FOR AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVERS AWARDS

The fight to eradicate jiggers in Kenya has been given a pat on the back. The anti-jigger campaign director Dr Stanley Kamau is one of the nominees for the African International Achievers [AfIA] Awards.
Stanley, is one of the shortlisted honourees for the award ceremony that will take place on May 27.



The honourees will be feted for their work in trying to address the United Nations Millennium Development Goals 2015 initiative in their respective communities or work on the theme “Africa 2015 and Beyond” during a ceremony at the Hilton Hotel Bradford, United Kingdom.



According to the invitation letter, “Dr Stanley Kamau Maina may be presented with a trophy and a certificate on behalf of the organisation he represents. The winners will be selected from a large number of nominations submitted by a cross section of people and organisations from the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, and USA.” Stanley is in contention for the honouree of the Education for All Award title.
The anti-jigger campaign is supported by a list of goodwill ambassadors like Cecilia Mwangi, Jalang'o, Otos and the reigning Miss World Kenya Natasha Metto.




Recently, the Ahadi Trust CEO and the celebrity ambassadors were awarded by the Universal Peace Federation for their work in the field.
Stanley was awarded the Ambassadors for Peace in Africa awards together with other high ranking government officials like Attorney General Amos Wako, House Speaker Kenneth Marende, High Court judge Kalpan Rawal and the anti-corruption tsar Dr Patrick Lumumba.

JIGGER BOSS NOMINATED FOR AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVERS AWARDS

The fight to eradicate jiggers in Kenya has been given a pat on the back. The anti-jigger campaign director Dr Stanley Kamau is one of the nominees for the African International Achievers [AfIA] Awards.
Stanley, is one of the shortlisted honourees for the award ceremony that will take place on May 27.



The honourees will be feted for their work in trying to address the United Nations Millennium Development Goals 2015 initiative in their respective communities or work on the theme “Africa 2015 and Beyond” during a ceremony at the Hilton Hotel Bradford, United Kingdom.



According to the invitation letter, “Dr Stanley Kamau Maina may be presented with a trophy and a certificate on behalf of the organisation he represents. The winners will be selected from a large number of nominations submitted by a cross section of people and organisations from the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, and USA.” Stanley is in contention for the honouree of the Education for All Award title.
The anti-jigger campaign is supported by a list of goodwill ambassadors like Cecilia Mwangi, Jalang'o, Otos and the reigning Miss World Kenya Natasha Metto.




Recently, the Ahadi Trust CEO and the celebrity ambassadors were awarded by the Universal Peace Federation for their work in the field.
Stanley was awarded the Ambassadors for Peace in Africa awards together with other high ranking government officials like Attorney General Amos Wako, House Speaker Kenneth Marende, High Court judge Kalpan Rawal and the anti-corruption tsar Dr Patrick Lumumba.

MISS WORLD KENYA UPLIFTS JIGGER CAMPAIGN WORLD WIDE

Miss World Kenya 2010, Natasha Metto, who represented Kenya in the 60th edition of the Miss World Pageant, returned home from China a triumphant beauty queen after shedding light on the Anti Jigger campaign.
Natasha was selected as one of the top 25 girls at the pageant with 120 countries represented. She won the Miss World Beauty With A Purpose 2010 title becoming the first Kenyan in the pageants history to win the coveted title. Beauty With A Purpose is one of the 5 fast track events that automatically “forwards” and guarantees it’s winner a spot in the semi-finals.


Natasha with the sister
Natasha joined hands with Ahadi Kenya for her Beauty with a Purpose in the fight against the jigger menace which has affected many children in Kenya. Her powerful presentation showing the effects of jiggers on children in Kenya won the hearts of the judges and earned her first place.
Natasha hopes to continue in her campaign to enrich the lives of children through her reign as Miss World Kenya 2010. She will Join former Miss World beauty queen Cecelia Mwangi in the campaign.

MISS WORLD KENYA UPLIFTS JIGGER CAMPAIGN WORLD WIDE

Miss World Kenya 2010, Natasha Metto, who represented Kenya in the 60th edition of the Miss World Pageant, returned home from China a triumphant beauty queen after shedding light on the Anti Jigger campaign.
Natasha was selected as one of the top 25 girls at the pageant with 120 countries represented. She won the Miss World Beauty With A Purpose 2010 title becoming the first Kenyan in the pageants history to win the coveted title. Beauty With A Purpose is one of the 5 fast track events that automatically “forwards” and guarantees it’s winner a spot in the semi-finals.


Natasha with the sister
Natasha joined hands with Ahadi Kenya for her Beauty with a Purpose in the fight against the jigger menace which has affected many children in Kenya. Her powerful presentation showing the effects of jiggers on children in Kenya won the hearts of the judges and earned her first place.
Natasha hopes to continue in her campaign to enrich the lives of children through her reign as Miss World Kenya 2010. She will Join former Miss World beauty queen Cecelia Mwangi in the campaign.

AND MISS WORLD KENYA IS...

Natasha and host Kobi Kihara during the finals

20-year-old Natasha Meto will represent Kenya at the 2010 Miss World event to be held in Sanya, China on October 31. Natasha beat 11 other beauties at the Saturday August 21 finals at the Braeburn Theatre.
“I have no words to express what I’m feeling,” was all the stunned beauty could say after the crowning. Second position went to Nderaisho Mshila while third went to Farida Diba, a former Ford Model finalist. The judges for the night included Miss World Kenya Franchise holder Terry Mungai, former model Tracy Ombajo, Survivor Africa contestant and model Derrick Asetto, Robert Derby and Sura Zuri modeling agency founder Lindsey McIntyre.

AND MISS WORLD KENYA IS...

Natasha and host Kobi Kihara during the finals

20-year-old Natasha Meto will represent Kenya at the 2010 Miss World event to be held in Sanya, China on October 31. Natasha beat 11 other beauties at the Saturday August 21 finals at the Braeburn Theatre.
“I have no words to express what I’m feeling,” was all the stunned beauty could say after the crowning. Second position went to Nderaisho Mshila while third went to Farida Diba, a former Ford Model finalist. The judges for the night included Miss World Kenya Franchise holder Terry Mungai, former model Tracy Ombajo, Survivor Africa contestant and model Derrick Asetto, Robert Derby and Sura Zuri modeling agency founder Lindsey McIntyre.