MIKE TYSON, SARA PALIN AND ZIGGY ON DICOVERY

Discovery Networks and DStv were in Nairobi to announce there sizzling new line up of stand-out, awe-inspiring content from across the Discovery portfolio.
At the event hosted at the Tribe Hotel, Discovery Networks announced ambitious plans to
showcase the very best in global factual entertainment to DStv subscribers in East
Africa across its channels Discovery Channel, Discovery World, Discovery HD Showcase and Animal Planet.
“We’re delighted to be here with DStv in Kenya, for our first ever East African event, to share our top line-up of brand new shows. We’re certain that they are going to be a big hit with DStv viewers across Africa” said Paul Welling, VP Head of Channels, Discovery Networks CEEMEA.
Since moving to DStv’s entertainment section last year, Discovery Channel has successfully cemented itself as the #1 factual entertainment channel in Africa and over the last 12 months the #1 factual channel in Kenya’
The channel will build on this reputation through its trademark mix of compelling, high quality content including exclusive behind-the-scenes look at high profile politician Sarah Palin’s life in Sarah Palin’s Alaska and the fascinating and little known side of Mike Tyson and his love for breeding pigeons in Taking on Tyson.
In September Discovery has teamed up with Steven Spielberg to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 World Trade Centre attacks with a special documentarycalled The Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero.



Aletta Alberts, Head of Content at MultiChoice, says Discovery’s expanded portfolio on DStv in Africa bears testament to the strength of the relationship between MultiChoice and Discovery Networks on the continent. “This reflects the partnership we have built with Discovery Networks – one we expect to continue for years to come as we find new ways, together, to entertain our African audiences. It’s a fantastic occasion to have Discovery Networks presenting its first-ever programming showcase in Kenya. I’m sure viewers are going to love the exciting programming line-up the network has in store across its portfolio for the rest of the year,” she said.



Discovery World and Animal Planet will broadcast a compelling collection of new shows including Joanna Lumley’s Nile, Marley Africa Road Trip featuring Ziggy, son of legendary Bob Marley and Wild Africa Month which goes deep into the heart of the continent and explores the mysteries and beauty of Africa.

ESTHER CALLS FOR HUBBY QUINCY'S FREEDOM

The Esther Arunga - Joseph Hellon saga has taken a different tune.On Saturday, the two hosted a press conference at their Runda residence where they revealed the name of their political party and stipulated that without Quincy Timberlake’s freedom their grande plans may not come to be.
Esther called for the government to release her ‘husband’ on bond stressing that he is the think tank for their political campaign.
“All the plans are hinged on Quincy leaving prison,” she said. “We have plans to go to Hawaii in two weeks before going into launching our political campaign.”
Quincy who is being held at Industrial Area remand prison is facing charges of absconding court in a criminal case pending at Makadara law courts.
According to the two, CNN’s Larry King is scheduled to beam live from the Runda estate in June, which will offer the much-needed millage to promote their party manifesto. Esther is also planning on meeting former beauty queen and US Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin later on in the year where they can have a sit down and talk about everything politics.
The ex-TV queen stressed, “Quincy is the mastermind, who has all the significant contacts from all over the world.”
In the same breath she warned all the ladies who are out to get her man. “Keep off, I have fought long and hard to be in this relationship.”
Hellon announced that the political party is called Placenta Party because Kenya is in “the gestation period”. He also stressed that the political party will introduce “terminologies never heard before” and he will be going by the political name Vendetta Supernova in addition to a political code name of Crab Nebula.
They also asked the government to provide them with security, as they are fearful that their lives could be in danger.

HELL! THIS IS GETTING MORE BIZARRE BY THE SECOND

Esther Arunga and Joseph Hellon held another press conference at the Runda residence and revealed just how insane they are raised a number of issues.
Here is a shortlist of what I picked out from the short briefing on K24 news.
One, the political party is called The Placenta Party of Kenya because according to Hellon the country in a ‘gestation period’. And the party tag line is ‘taking back Kenya…change we can count on.’
Two, Hellon’s ‘code name’ as a president is Vendetta Super Nova *shaking head*
Three, they claim that Quincy’s life is in danger and that if he were to be killed, violence would erupt in Nairobi, Rift Valley and Nyanza I’m I being Punk’d? Where are the cameras?.
Four, this one is good. Ati, Larry King will leave the US to come interview him at his Runda home in June. Jeez!
Five, Esther will be meeting up with Sarah Palin later this year to exchange ideas.
Again, I will say it. Jesus take the wheel.

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