KENYAN HOLLYWOOD ACTOR LANDS TV ROLE

Edi Gathegi has signed up to co-star opposite Kyle Bornheimer in ABC’s comedy pilot called White Man Van, which centers on Jack (Bornheimer) "who is forced to put his dreams on hold in order to take over the family handyman business from his father Tony" (played by J.K. Simmons).

Edi will play Darren, one of Tony’s workers.  Edi's film credentials include playing Darwin in X-Men: First Class.

COMEDIANS ARRIVE IN NAIROBI FOR COMEDY FESTIVAL

Klint the Drunk and Tshepo Mogale jetted into the country in preparation for the Nite of a Thousand Laughs.
The comedians, joined by Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi and the producer behind the show, Opa Williams, the trio promised a night of laughs and rib crackers as they chatted with the press. The atmosphere was jovial as they answered each question with a smart and witty answer.
Speaking to the press, Opa Williams explained that the show aims to go Pan-African, with a challenge and a cause: to bring change and joy to Africa, and to unite Africa.
The event will be held at Bomas Of Kenya from 7:00pm, on Saturday, August 27 2011. Tickets are already on sale at different outlets, and online.

COMEDIAN BASKETMOUTH ADDS ANOTHER TODDLER

Popular comedian Basketmouth of the 'two things involved' fame is a father again. Elsie Uzoma Okpocha, the beautiful wife of comedian Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth, gave birth to a baby girl in the US. And the comedian is said to have spent a collosal amount of money to have his wife deliver in America. She gave birth on August 5th, 2011 and the couple's new bundle of joy have already been named Janelle. Bright and Elsie, who got married in Nov 2010, already have a son named Jason. Big congrats to them.

CHURCHIL TO GO ON LEAVE

Kenya's top funny man CHURCHIL is taking a break from his highly rated show to re-energize and re-strategies the show's future execution. In his absence, the comedian will be replaced by MC Jesse, who takes over from next week, in the show's Season three premiere.
There will be no break as was earlier scheduled due to new sponsors who have come in, among them PSI and Del Monte. "We have new people on board and we couldn't slot them in the last few shows so we decided to do seasons two and three back to back," says Churchill.
Churchill says the show's popularity also contributed to the decision of the continuous programming.
"Doing that show is no joke and I have done every show since the beginning and I believe I deserve a break to go and rejuvenate," he added. There will be a new face on the show as well, veteran comedian Steve Muturi returns to relevance tonight and Churchill said he expects the veteran to be a regular on the show.