- Koffi Olomidé headlined Fred Obachi Machoka's 50th broadcasting anniversary concert at Ulinzi Sports Complex, joined by a star-studded lineup of African legends
- A video of Machoka dancing with his niece Gloria Orwoba before having her escorted offstage sparked fierce debate online about family and event politics
- Raila Odinga Junior unveiled his late father's restored red Hummer H2, known as 'Nyundo', with plans to preserve it at a historic mausoleum
It was a week packed with drama, nostalgia and a touch of heartbreak across Kenya's entertainment and celebrity circles.
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From a surprise mid-dance removal at a landmark concert to a son's tribute to his late father through a beloved campaign vehicle, here is what had Kenyans talking.
How did Koffi Olomidé perform?
The 10th of October 2026 belonged to veteran broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka, who marked 50 years in broadcasting with a Rhumba extravaganza at Ulinzi Sports Complex.
Congolese superstar Koffi Olomidé brought the house down alongside his Quartier Latin International band and Cindy Le Coeur, while Mbilia Bel, Sam Fan Thomas, Les Wanyika and Them Mushrooms all took to the stage in honour of Machoka's remarkable career.
Did Machoka dance with Orwoba?
But the night was not without its talking points. Video footage from the event showed Machoka dancing warmly with his niece, former senator Gloria Orwoba, before the mood shifted.
The moment she began leading political chants, security was called in to lead her off the stage.
Orwoba later brushed off the incident with humour online, though Kenyans were divided over whether it reflected a deliberate effort to keep the event apolitical or a more personal family disagreement.
What did Machoka say about concert?
Machoka later opened up about the challenges behind the scenes, revealing that fears surrounding an Ebola outbreak and the threat of heavy rainfall had cast a shadow over preparations.
Despite the anxieties, he expressed gratitude to the performers, fellow presenters and fans who turned up in their numbers to make the celebration a success.
Sonja Chivayo shares rare family moment
Days after the reported death of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo in a helicopter crash, his baby mama Sonja Chivayo offered a glimpse into family life through a lighthearted TikTok video.
The clip showed her preparing to race her children near a tennis court, a playful moment that drew a wave of sympathy from viewers who urged her to continue prioritising the children's wellbeing during an incredibly difficult time.
Raila Junior restores iconic Hummer
In a deeply emotional moment shared on October 11, Raila Odinga Junior unveiled a fully restored version of his late father's iconic red Hummer H2.
The vehicle, nicknamed "Nyundo" during the 2007 presidential campaign, has been fitted with portraits of the elder Odinga and a tribute message honouring his legacy.
Junior announced plans to place the Hummer at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo, where it will serve as a lasting symbol of a political journey that shaped modern Kenya. The gesture touched many Kenyans still mourning the loss of the former opposition leader.
Source: TUKO.co.ke