insert_link 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 20th. The talk of the town isn't the headliners, but […] todayDecember 20, 2025 31
insert_link What's Happnin KAMP Confirms Operating License, Endorses eCitizen Integration in Rights Licensing Shift The Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) has confirmed its operating license from the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) while securing member endorsement to integrate royalty licensing and compliance processes with the government’s eCitizen platform. The resolutions were announced during KAMP’s Annual General Meeting held in Nairobi on December 17, a move that signals a renewed push toward regulatory clarity, improved compliance, and strengthened royalty collection within Kenya’s creative economy. What the KECOBO License Means for the Industry KAMP’s confirmation as […] todayDecember 18, 2025 7
insert_link 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 … from beauticians and creatives to developers and medical professionals. It […] todayDecember 17, 2025 33
insert_link 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, Innovating Industries, Inspiring Growth.” The initiative introduces a powerful blend […] todayDecember 14, 2025 18
insert_link 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 evolving, and he intends to be at the centre of […] todayDecember 9, 2025 20
insert_link Entertainment 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 lists. At first glance, it looks like a simple conclusion, […] todayDecember 8, 2025 25
insert_link Conservation Ruto-Era Green Light: Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Safari Camp Sparks Conservation Storm Monday, December 8, 2025 The recent approval, believed to be issued under the directive of William Ruto, allowing the Ritz-Carlton to erect structures inside what many consider a migration corridor in the Maasai Mara National Reserve has renewed a fierce debate in Kenya. Proponents hail the move as a boost to high-end tourism; critics warn it threatens one of the world’s most iconic wildlife spectacles, the annual wildebeest migration between the Mara and Serengeti National Park. What Happened In August 2025, […] todayDecember 8, 2025 29
insert_link 254 Sports Plug The 98th Mashemeji Derby: AFC Leopards Silence Proud Gor in Derby Drama Sunday, December 7, 2025 — the grand old rivalry of Kenyan football once again lit up Nyayo National Stadium, as AFC Leopards stunned arch-rivals and hosts, Gor Mahia, by the narrowest but most telling of margins: 1–0. From the kick-off, the stakes were obvious. This was the 98th chapter in a storied derby, a match long postponed because of stadium availability issues and competition prep for international tournaments. Gor Mahia, bearing the hopes of their fans and intending to turn […] todayDecember 7, 2025 19
insert_link 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. It was a night of triumphs, surprises, and well-earned recognition […] todayDecember 5, 2025 32
