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Entertainment

The Recurring Nightmare: When Will Kenyan Artists Get Their Due Respect?

Written by Edwin Agesa on Wednesday, 20 December 2025. Another day, another concert, another controversy. It's a tale as old as time in the Kenyan entertainment scene: a major international act comes to town, local artists are added to the lineup, and by showtime, the inherent disrespect and contractual chaos become the main event. Today, we're talking about the Asake and Gabzy concert at Nyayo Stadium, scheduled for this Saturday, December […]

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Africa Finance

Women in Islamic Finance: A Rare and Powerful Conversation on Inclusion and Opportunity

Written by Myra Maloba on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. I was honored to be invited to an exclusive roundtable conversation on Women in Islamic Finance, hosted by Barbara Barungi, Board Chair of National Bank of Kenya and Access Bank Kenya. The roundtable was intimate, intentional, and deeply insightful, bringing together bank executives from both National Bank of Kenya and Access Bank Kenya, as well as businesswomen spanning multiple sectors … […]

todayDecember 17, 2025 33

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Education

Eldoret to Host Inaugural KOROM Business Exposition & Conference

Eldoret City is set to take centre stage this December as it hosts the inaugural KOROM Business Exposition & Conference, a bold new platform designed to empower young entrepreneurs, SMEs, investors, and cultural innovators from across Kenya. Scheduled for December 17–19, 2025 at the Eldoret Sports Club, the conference is a strategic expansion of the popular KOROM Festival and will run under the theme “The Business of Transformation: Empowering People, […]

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Album Review

Album Overview: The Art of Gengetone by Joefes

Written by Edwin Agesa on Tuesday, 9 December 2025. Three weeks since its release, The Art of Gengetone by Joefes continues to ripple across the Kenyan music scene, an ambitious 22-track statement from one of Gengetone's most consistent contributors. Working under Black Market Records and still an active member of the celebrated trio Mbuzi Gang, Joefes uses this album not just as a showcase of sound, but as a declaration: Gengetone is […]

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Why Many Kenyans Aren’t Seeing Kenyan Music in Their Spotify Wrapped, And Why the Conversation Is Bigger Than Screenshots

Written by Edwin Agesa on Monday, 8 December 2025. Every year, Spotify Wrapped arrives like a cultural holiday, screenshots everywhere, heated debates, and that one friend who insists their music taste is superior. But this year in Kenya, the conversation has taken a different turn. As timelines fill with people's top artists and top songs, many Kenyans have noticed a glaring absence: very few Kenyan musicians are showing up on these […]

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Awards

Wakadinali Sweep the Night as Toxic Lyrikali and Kev the DJ Shine at UNKUT 2025

Written by Edwin Agesa on Friday, 5 December 2025. The UNKUT Hip Hop Awards lit up Emara Ole Sereni last night, gathering Kenya's most influential rappers, producers, DJs, and culture shapers for an evening that felt both historic and celebratory. Led by the ever-passionate Miss Ruby and flawlessly hosted by Corine Onyango, the ceremony reminded everyone why Kenyan Hip Hop continues to thrive, expand, and command respect across the continent. […]

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Africa Finance

Access Bank Kenya and NBK Launch W Initiative to Expand Financing for Women-led Businesses

By Icon Radio Team — December 4, 2025 Access Bank Kenya and the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) have unveiled the W Initiative, a new financial ecosystem designed to expand access to funding and support for women-backed businesses across the country. The program, backed by Access Bank’s Africa-wide network, aims to deepen financial inclusion, unlock opportunities, and accelerate the growth of women entrepreneurs in Kenya. Already, the initiative has disbursed […]

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UnKut Hip Hop Awards 2025: “Africa’s Hip Hop Lives Here”

The much-anticipated UnKut Hip Hop Awards are back this year, reaffirming their position as one of Kenya’s most important platforms for celebrating hip hop culture. This year’s ceremony promises a powerful blend of music, style, creativity, and cultural pride as the industry comes together to honour both icons and rising stars of East African hip hop. The 2025 edition has already generated major buzz across social platforms, with nominees announced […]

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BLOGA FLANI TOP 50 KENYAN RAPPERS 2025: THE ARTISTS WHO DEFINED THE CULTURE THIS YEAR

Written by Edwin Agesa on Monday, 1 December 2025. Every year, the Kenyan hip hop scene grows louder, sharper and more diverse, and 2025 has been no different. The Top 50 Kenyan Rappers 2025 list is Bloga Flani's personal perspective on the artists who truly impressed this year, those who showed consistency, released meaningful music, delivered memorable performances, and pushed the culture forward in ways that could not be ignored. This list […]

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