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 50
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 31
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 41
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 35
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 101
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 36
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 49
insert_link Entertainment ANZA MMA SET TO MAKE HISTORY WITH KENYA’S FIRST-EVER PROFESSIONAL MMA FIGHT NIGHT Written by Edwin Agesa on Friday, 5 December 2025. Kenya stands on the brink of a new era in combat sports as ANZA MMA, the country's first fully licensed Mixed Martial Arts promotion, prepares to unveil its inaugural Fight Night at Broadwalk Mall, Nairobi. Scheduled for 5th December 2025, this event marks a groundbreaking moment not just for MMA enthusiasts, but for Kenya's entire sporting community. For the first time, regional fighters from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will meet on Kenyan […] todayDecember 5, 2025 41
insert_link 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 $141 million to women across the wider Access Bank PLC […] todayDecember 4, 2025 60
