Chief Mechanic

work in progress, Guessing at motherhood, writer, chief mechanic at Creatives garage

[Chief Mechanic @lizKilili]

@KEBS_ke are you allowing @CarrefourKe to poison us @CarrefourUAE are you in on it @CarrefourGroup shame on you on @BSI_UK see what products we are sold to from your country

[Chief Mechanic @lizKilili]

Sit. Let me tell you a story.

So apparently, at Carrefour Two Rivers, I am known. Not as “valued customer.” No. I am known as The Proper Karen™…

[Chief Mechanic @lizKilili]

that sauce is contraband.

In a world of GMOs, lab meat, and plastic food masquerading as nutrition, now we also need forensic skills just to buy jam.

[Kenyans.co.ke @Kenyans]

Siogopi lakini tuheshimiane - Uhuru Kenyatta

[Mũigai @Gathumbi001]

Born in 1962 in the land of a thousand hills of Mugoiri, Murang’a District, Jane Nyambura better known to the world as Queen Jane was destined for greatness. Born as the firstborn of Chief Sospeter Ciira Githambo and Teresia Wangeci, her roots were firmly planted in a region that have produced a constellation of Kikuyu music stars, including Kamau Wa Nathan, Eddy Sofa, Nephat Nduati, Dennis Mutara, Princess Aggie, Lady Wanja, Dr. Michuki, Jorum Kiiru, and Kihara wa Zipporah, among others.

Jane’s early education saw her pass through Murarandia and Elburgon Primary Schools, later proceeding to Lioki Secondary School, laying a normal society approved foundation for a young girl before fate pulled her towards music amid chagrin of village folks but with her family's approval.

After high school, she briefly worked in Nairobi. But 1982 proved to be a turning point. Together with her sister, Princess Aggie, Jane joined the campaign entourage as music composers and performers of their uncle, John Michuki, who was contesting the Kangema parliamentary seat. Also, in the entourage was rising star Simon Kihara, better known as Musaimo, who had already composed captivating campaign songs for Michuki.

Musaimo, recognizing the sisters’ raw talent, invited them to Nairobi and into the professional music arena. Upon returning to Nairobi, Musaimo brought the two sisters under his wing and into his band. He composed their first-ever song, “Mwana wa Ndigwa”, recorded in 1984, now featuring Queen Jane, Princess Aggie, and Lady Wanja. The song became a hit, receiving massive airplay and launching both Musaimo and Jane into stardom.

Riding on this success, the trio formed the Kihara Sisters, a sub-unit of the renowned Mbiri Young Stars. Though in high demand and invited to appear in other groups such as Karura Sisters, Chania Sisters, and Rwengo Sisters, their collaborations remained selective; Jane voiced in the sequel track “Mama Ciru”, which became another huge success. It earned her popular sobriquet “Mama Ciru”, later evolving into “Queen ya Musaimo” a second moniker she earned after recording her first self-written song of the same title.

“Queen ya Musaimo”, became so popular that Jane felt empowered to chart her own course as a solo artist, her confidence grew, and with it, her desire to blaze her own trail in the male dominated industry and thats why in 1991, Queen Jane made an audacious decision to part ways with Mbiri Young Stars and launched a solo career alongside her siblings; Princess Aggie (vocals and songwriting), Dr. Michuki (guitar), Michael Nyaga (management)and later joined by Lady Wanja, she founded Queenja Les Les, a band that would redefine Kikuyu music.

The ensemble debuted with “Ndorogonye”, produced and arranged by Them Mushrooms, which did so well though rebranding was a challenge, fans still remembered her as “Mama Ciru” or “Queen ya Musaimo.”In 1992, she was awarded Most Promising Artist of the year, a nod that validated her transformation into Queen Jane in the following year, she released “Mwendwa KK”, a runaway success that sold in the thousands, eventually winning Song of the Year (1993).

Operating mainly from Githurai suburbs, Queenja Les Les, under Jane’s guidance, attracted and nurtured an impressive array of musical talent. Her team Dr. Michuki and M. Nyaga played a key role in discovering and recruiting talents the likes of Mike Murimi (rhythm guitarist), Salim Junior (multi-instrumentalist), Mike Rua (bass guitarist), Kamau Mapengo (drums), Kaka, and vocalists Ciru, JJ Gitahi, and Evans Demethew.

It is particularly noteworthy that under Queen Jane’s disciplined leadership, Queenja Les Les was admired for its tight-knit structure and professionalism. The band dominated the 1990s, securing lucrative marketing deals and leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

[Amalia @Amaliarenzy]

POV: *My Kikuyu uncle sees me on TV during maandamano*

"Kìu kìhii kìa my sister"😂

[Sir KELVIN🎩 @Kevoh_254]

Sisi kama cousins tuko funkie. #SiriNiNumbers

[Chief Mechanic @lizKilili]

@Kenyans Why do we still give her airtime?

[Lynn Ngugi @lynn_ngugi1]

Soil for the Future Africa wants to pay these natives $2 per year for an acre in the name of carbon credits through a 40 year lease😔The natives have said NO..

We travelled all the way to Oldonyonyoike for our First Independent Public Participation and this is how it went down

Full video here https://t.co/uPblVtzhA2
Share widely 🙌🏽 S

[Rockstar Games @RockstarGames]

Watch Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 Now

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[Chief Mechanic @lizKilili]

I have so many questions

[Soxic @WhiteSoxic]

When life imitates memes
(I've never seen the full video)

[Post Carlone @carltonkitheka1]

What is this ? 😂😂
Mmeundia Kairo movie yake using AI? 😂😂