Africa Finance

Nairobi Startup Summit 2026 :Reinforcing Kenya’s Innovation Ambitions.

By Ronny Choge The Nairobi Startup Summit 2026 came to a close on Friday the 29th 2026. For two days, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders gathered at the United States International University (USIU-Africa) in Nairobi. Their mission was simple: discuss how African startups can grow, attract investment, and create lasting impact. This year's summit was held under the theme, "Scaling Innovation, Investment and Inclusive Growth." The event brought […]

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Written by Ronny Choge on Thursday, 4th June 2026

Kenya Events

Ebola at Kenya’s Doorstep: Why the DRC Outbreak Has Put the Nation on High Alert

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) battles a growing Ebola outbreak, Kenya finds itself confronting a familiar but unsettling question: How prepared is the country to prevent the deadly virus from crossing its borders? Although Kenya has not recorded a single confirmed Ebola case from the current outbreak, events unfolding over the past few weeks have thrust the country into the center of a regional and international public health […]

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Entertainment

Octopizzo Throws Jabs at Khaligraph and the State of Kenyan Rap – Is He Speaking Facts or Just Being Petty?

Written by Edwin Agesa on Sunday, 7 September 2025. Kenyan hip hop just got another dose of drama this week after Octopizzo went live on Homeboyz Radio, and let's just say – he did not come to play nice. The Namba Nane rapper took direct shots at none other than Khaligraph Jones, mocking his fashion sense and calling him out for wearing "sweatpants all year long." According to Octo, the self-proclaimed […]

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What's Happnin

New School Meets Tradition: Why Artists Like Nikita Kering and Khaligraph Jones at Cultural Festivals Matter

Written by Edwin Agesa on Sunday, 7 September 2025. In a country as rich in cultural diversity as Kenya, the merging of modern artistry with traditional celebration is more than just entertainment, it's a cultural statement. Recently, renowned R&B singer Nikita Kering performed at the Korom Festival, while Khaligraph Jones, a heavyweight in Kenya's hip-hop scene, graced the Luo Festival stage. These appearances by mainstream "new school" artists at deeply rooted […]

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Entertainment

KAMP’s Historic Milestone: A Win for Kenya’s Creative Industry

On a cold August morning in Nairobi, a room full of musicians, producers, and industry players broke into applause. For the first time in Kenya’s history, a Collective Management Organization (CMO) had achieved something many thought impossible: distributing royalties with an efficiency ratio of 70:30 — meaning 70% of revenue went directly to right holders, and only 30% covered operational costs. That CMO was the Kamp Copyright and Related Rights […]

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Business

Sam Gold : The Visionary Powering Kenya’s Cultural and Musical Phenomenon

Nairobi, Kenya , August 19 2025 When 16,000 fans poured into Nairobi's Uhuru Gardens for the most talked-about Luo Festival 2025, they weren't just attending another event-they were witnessing the signature touch of Sam Gold, one of Kenya's most influential music executives and talent managers. As the Founder and CEO of EMC Music Group, Sam has built a reputation for transforming artists into powerhouse brands and producing events that set new industry standards. […]

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Circular Economy

KCDF Awards Ksh 53 Million to Young Environmental Innovators

Nairobi, Kenya – August 14, 2025 The Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) has injected fresh energy into Kenya’s green transition by awarding Ksh 53 million to youth-led organizations and individuals pioneering innovative environmental solutions. The funding comes through the Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge (YEIC), a KCDF initiative that spotlights and supports the next generation of environmental changemakers. This year, 10 organizations and 2 individuals emerged as finalists from over 400 […]

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