insert_link Featured The “Gentleman’s Agreement” Trap: Why Kenyan Artists Must Embrace Formal Contracts In the vibrant, rhythmic heart of the Kenyan creative economy, a persistent shadow looms over the industry: unprofessionalism. While our music travels across borders and our festivals grow in scale, a fundamental piece of the business puzzle is missing—the culture of written agreements. For too long, the Kenyan music scene has operated on "vibes," "word of honor," and "brotherhood." While these sentiments are culturally rich, they are economically dangerous. The cycle is predictable: […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 8
insert_link Entertainment Kickz N Barz: A Legendary Tribute to Kitu Sewer at Lava Latte Written by Edwin Agesa on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. Nairobi's hip hop scene just witnessed another massive milestone. Over the past weekend, Kickz N Barz took over Lava Latte on State House Road, and it was a full-blown shutdown. Hip hop heads from all corners of the city turned up in large numbers to honor a true lyrical mastermind, the legendary Kitu Sewer. The energy was unmatched as the community gathered to celebrate the "Celebrating […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 9
insert_link Lifestyle Third Edition of Gambero Rosso Top Italian Wines Roadshow Positions Kenya as a Bilateral Trade Powerhouse. The third edition of the Gambero Rosso Top Italian Wines Roadshow concluded at Shamba Café in Nairobi, reaffirming Kenya’s growing importance as a strategic market for Italian wine, food culture, and broader trade relations. Featuring 160 award-winning wines from 44 producers across 11 famed wine-growing regions, the roadshow brought together leading importers, distributors, hospitality decision-makers, and wine professionals. The trade-focused experience went beyond tasting to addressing portfolio development, provenance, and […] todayFebruary 2, 2026 13
insert_link Breaking News Matatu Strike Disrupts Transport as Operators Split on Suspension Public transport services across parts of the country were disrupted today following a planned nationwide matatu strike, despite conflicting signals from transport operators over whether the industrial action had been suspended. The strike, which was expected to affect major towns including Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Kisumu, was initially called in protest against rising insecurity on Kenyan roads, particularly the destruction of vehicles during accidents and mob unrest. Matatu operators say […] todayFebruary 2, 2026 18
insert_link 254 Sports Plug Racial Disparities in African Football: Lessons from AFCON in Morocco The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has long stood as a symbol of African unity, pride, and footballing excellence. Yet, recent AFCON tournaments hosted in Morocco have reopened a difficult but necessary conversation around racial disparities within African football — both on and off the pitch. While AFCON continues to showcase world-class talent and passionate support, several incidents during the Morocco-hosted games revealed lingering racial tensions that challenge the very […] todayJanuary 19, 2026 10
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 […] todayDecember 20, 2025 34
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 […] todayDecember 18, 2025 17
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 … […] todayDecember 17, 2025 37
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, […] todayDecember 14, 2025 25
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 […] todayDecember 9, 2025 21
