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TRACE MUSIC AWARDS

Written by Edwin Agesa on Monday, 24 February 2025. I was checking the list of nominees and I was surprised that Kenya is missing in almost all categories. But then I looked at the caliber of artists nominated and I immediately understood the assignment. There's no way we are getting that kind of international recognition with the likes of Chude Genje. We have TikTokers transitioning into music and it's exhausting even for […]

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Entertainment

COLLO AND THE COMEBACK

Written by Edwin Agesa on Monday, 24 February 2025. Collins Majale is not a new name in the Kenyan music industry. He is among the best rappers that we had/have and he's still doing it even after switching to gospel. A few years back when he gave up the secular world for gospel, it was a little confusing for Hip Hop heads because it felt like a great player leaving […]

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CLASSICISM AND KENYAN MUSIC FANS

Written by Edwin Agesa on Monday, 24 February 2025. Early this year there was a viral post on X that ridiculed people who listen to Swahili songs on Spotify. Spotify is a boogie app at least according to my books. Sisi ni mbogi ya Tubidy. Mdundo, where you've got to wait for advertisements about painkillers before ngoma icheze. So I kinda understood how this individual was shocked that people who pay for […]

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Icon Radio Partners with Africa Film and TV Talent Institute (AFTTTI) to Empower Creative Talent Across Africa

January 25th, 2025 - Nairobi, Kenya Icon Radio is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Africa Film and TV Talent Institute (AFTTTI), a premier institution dedicated to nurturing and empowering creative talent across the continent. This collaboration marks a significant step toward driving innovation, amplifying African voices, and providing a platform for emerging talent in the film, television, and media industries. A Shared Vision for Creative Excellence The […]

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Breaking News

Tanzanian Human Rights Defender Abducted In Kenya

Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a Tanzanian media personality and human rights defender, has reportedly been abducted in Nairobi. According to a report by Amnesty Kenya, Tsehai was picked up by three armed men at Chaka Place in Kilimani on Sunday at around 3:15 pm. “Ms Maria S Tsehai, Tanzanian independent media editor and human rights defender kidnapped by three armed men in a black Noah from Chaka Place, Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya […]

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News

KAWU WORKERS SET TO STRIKE FOUR DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS THREATENING DISRUPTION AT JKIA AND OTHER AIRPORTS.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a strike notice, signaling a looming crisis in the country's aviation industry. In a statement released on Wednesday, December 18, the union expressed concerns over claims of discrimination and unfair treatment, as well as dissatisfaction with their current wages. According to KAWU, the management has been subjecting workers to low payments, leaving them with no option but […]

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News

The KNBS REPORT HIGHLIGHTS 7 WAYS KENYANS LOST MONEY IN 2024.

A photo highlighting the vibrant Kenyan currency, the heartbeat of the Nation's Economy. In 2024, Kenyans experienced a significant rise in financial fraud, with the country seeing an increase in losses through Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs), according to a report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The report, published by Finaccess, revealed that internal fraud within SACCOs accounted for the largest portion of the losses, with […]

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News

KIZZA BESIGYE FILES A LAWSUIT AGANIST THE GOVERNMENTS OF KENYA AND UGANDA OVER HIS ABDUCTION IN NAIROBI.

Ugandan Opposition leader Kifefe Kizza Besigye Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye, together with his political associate Hajj Obeid Lutale, has filed a lawsuit against the governments of Kenya and Uganda at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) following their abduction in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 16. In the legal action filed on December 4, according to Uganda's Daily Monitor, Besigye claimed he was forcibly abducted and sent back to […]

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Highlights

KENYA’S OWN WAREN PETER MWANGI CROWNED MR. HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL 2024/25 IN BANGKOK.

  From Bangkok to the World stage, Waren Peter shines as the proud Winner of the Mr. Heritage Intenational title. A true ambassador of Culture, heritage and global unity. Waren Peter, a 23-year-old Bachelor of Commerce student specializing in Finance and Economics at Kenyatta University, is gaining attention for his outstanding accomplishments in the pageantry world. Originally from Kirinyaga County, Waren has quickly established himself as a rising star in […]

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PEDIATRIC CARE DURING THE HOLIDAYS INSIGHTS FROM DR. CLEOPAS MUTUA

  As the holiday season approaches, Dr. Cleopas Mutua, a pediatric specialist, discusses common injuries and health concerns for children, offering advice to parents on keeping kids safe. Dr. Mutua, who is affectionately known as *Dr. Cleo*, has been a passionate advocate for children's health for more than ten years. Reflecting on his journey, he explained that his path to pediatric medicine began in his early medical career, where he […]

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