insert_link Music WHY VICTIMS OF MADNESS BY WAKADINALI IS ALBUM OF THE DECADE Written by Edwin Agesa on Monday, 3 March 2025. When it comes to Kenyan albums, Victims of Madness by Wakadinali should be considered one if not the best album that has come out in the last 10 years. The album embodied the journey that the three members and the whole Rong Rende crew have been on since they started. The album is still the most streamed on different Kenyan platforms, staying steady since it was released. It has gained praises from all […] todayMarch 3, 2025 57
insert_link Entertainment Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa – Kenya 2025 Rock Society of Kenya (R.S.K.) is thrilled to announce the third edition of the Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa - Kenya edition, set to take place at Nairobi Street Kitchen, in Nairobi, Kenya, on the 29th of March 2025. This Battle of the bands will showcase Kenya’s top metal bands as they compete for the chance to represent Kenya and East Africa at the Sub-Saharan Africa finals in Johannesburg this May. The ultimate prize: an opportunity to perform and compete […] todayFebruary 25, 2025 55
insert_link Entertainment 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 the media itself to play local music. I have mentioned […] todayFebruary 24, 2025 63
insert_link 9 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 your team. Then Nyashinski came back and fans thought that […] todayFebruary 24, 2025 42 9
insert_link What's Happnin 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 Spotify could have time to listen to Swahili music. Then […] todayFebruary 24, 2025 76
insert_link 6 What's Happnin 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 partnership aligns Icon Radio’s commitment to spotlighting unique stories and […] todayJanuary 25, 2025 63 6
insert_link 8 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 at 3.15 pm today. Teams on site. Spread the word, […] todayJanuary 12, 2025 69 8
insert_link 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 to take industrial action. "The persistent issue of unfair compensation […] todayDecember 19, 2024 72
insert_link 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 71% of victims reporting they were defrauded by employees or […] todayDecember 13, 2024 38
