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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 […]
UnKut Hip Hop Awards 2025: “Africa’s Hip Hop Lives Here”
The much-anticipated UnKut Hip Hop Awards are back this year, reaffirming their position as one of Kenya’s most important platforms for celebrating hip hop culture. This year’s ceremony promises a powerful blend of music, style, creativity, and cultural pride as the industry comes together to honour both icons and rising stars of East African hip hop. The 2025 edition has already generated major buzz across social platforms, with nominees announced […]
BLOGA FLANI TOP 50 KENYAN RAPPERS 2025: THE ARTISTS WHO DEFINED THE CULTURE THIS YEAR
Written by Edwin Agesa on Monday, 1 December 2025. Every year, the Kenyan hip hop scene grows louder, sharper and more diverse, and 2025 has been no different. The Top 50 Kenyan Rappers 2025 list is Bloga Flani's personal perspective on the artists who truly impressed this year, those who showed consistency, released meaningful music, delivered memorable performances, and pushed the culture forward in ways that could not be ignored. This list […]
Why Kenyan DJs Must Work Closely With Kenyan Artists: A Lesson From South Africa
Written by Edwin Agesa on Monday, 28 November 2025. In any thriving music ecosystem, DJs and artists operate like two sides of the same coin. One creates the sound, the other amplifies it. In Kenya, however, this relationship has often felt disconnected, with DJs leaning heavily toward foreign music, especially South African, Nigerian, and American hits, while local artists struggle to get consistent visibility on the decks. The result is […]
How Anguka Nayo Revolutionized Clubbing in Kenya
Written by Edwin Agesa on Monday, 24 November 2025. In my opinion, nothing shifted the Kenyan clubbing experience quite like Anguka Nayo by Wadagliz. Before that song hit the airwaves, club culture was heavily influenced by dancehall. Nights out revolved around grinding, and honestly, that was the main attraction. The energy of the dancehall riddims made grinding the highlight of any party, and it defined what most of us loved about clubbing […]
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM ICON RADIO
We are deeply heartbroken by the passing of DJ Tesh, a cherished member of the Icon Radio family. He served with passion and excellence as a presenter on Riding Shotgun, a talented producer, a dependable leader, and above all, a true friend and brother to everyone he worked with. His loss leaves a void that cannot be filled. DJ Tesh was charismatic, warm, endlessly funny, and incredibly resourceful. His dedication […]
