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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 […]
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 […]
We Must Do More to Protect Our Children: Why Kenya Needs a National Safeguarding Framework
Written by Ezekiel Olande on Tuesday, 19 May 2025. Like many Kenyans, I was shaken after reading The Teacher and the System, the recent exposé by Africa Uncensored. It was a harrowing account of repeated abuse, institutional silence, and systemic failure at one of Kenya’s most well-known schools. But that story is not an isolated case. It reflects a larger systemic problem: the lack of a safeguarding culture in our schools. […]
Why Toxic Lyrikali is Currently the Most Streamed Kenyan Artist on Apple Music
Written by Bloga Flani Toxic Lyrikali is no stranger to most people reading this. The boy has been on top of his game recently ever since he made headlines last year dropping bangers. Currently he is the most streamed Kenyan artist showing dust to the biggest names in the game. The rapper is leading the likes of Bien and others who are following closely behind him. When Chinje dropped last […]
Why Taarab, Ohangla & Luhya Music Feel So Familiar — A Deep Dive by Bloga Flani
When you take a closer listen to genres like Taarab, Ohangla, and traditional Luhya music, something clicks — a familiar rhythm, a storytelling style that feels intentional, and a habit of naming names unapologetically. These East African musical forms, though culturally distinct, share a powerful trait: they are communal mirrors, often telling long, winding stories that reflect real-life social dynamics, beefs, praises, and gossip. Let’s start with Taarab, deeply rooted […]
The New School Wave: 6 Kenyan Artists Redefining the Music Scene in 2025
In just the first seven months of 2025, a fresh crop of Kenyan artists has taken over the airwaves and digital platforms, breathing new life into the music scene with emotionally rich lyrics, genre innovation, and strong online traction. From soulful RnB to Afro-house club bangers, this new school is proving that Kenya’s next musical chapter is already being written — and it sounds amazing. Leading the charge is Kinoti, […]
Kenyan RnB: The Fastest Rising Genre Since Genge’s Golden Era
Kenyan RnB is experiencing a powerful resurgence, fast becoming the country’s most promising genre with a dedicated, niche audience driving its momentum. While other genres like Gengetone and Kapuka have made noise, few have matched the structured growth and consistency seen in the RnB movement today. This evolution bears resemblance to the Genge wave of the early 2000s — but this time, the spotlight is on emotional depth, vocal […]
