Prince Indah, Ywaya Tajiri lead Spotify's biggest streaming gains among Nairobi Gen Z listeners By Ian Omondi July 22, 2026 07:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of Prince Indah and Ywa …
What Kenyans searched for during the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Google reveals By Ian Omondi July 21, 2026 04:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Fans watch the halftime show during the 2026 World Cup football tou …
Greasy Tunes: Inside the Spotify showcase that brought Kenyan music and fashion together By Ian Omondi July 18, 2026 03:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Karibu Night brought Kenyan music and fashion toget …
Kenyan game developers set to benefit from Google Play's new Ksh.129M fund By Ian Omondi July 03, 2026 08:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The logo of Google is seen at the Viva Technology Conference in P …
Nameless sells out 25-year anniversary concert two months early
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Nameless' 25-year anniversary concert sells out two months before show By Ian Omondi June 24, 2026 08:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Veteran Kenyan musician Nameless. …
Nameless' 25-year anniversary concert sells out two months before show By Ian Omondi June 24, 2026 08:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Veteran Kenyan musician Nameless. …
I deported Martha Karua, she's no longer welcome in Uganda - CDF Muhoozi says By Ian Omondi June 23, 2026 04:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of Senior Counsel Martha Karua and Uganda …
Kenya strengthens position as Africa's tech powerhouse with Google startup cohort success By Ian Omondi June 23, 2026 04:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Founders of the 15 AI-focused startups from eight …
Kenya strengthens position as Africa's tech powerhouse with Google startup cohort success By Ian Omondi June 22, 2026 08:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Founders of the 15 AI-focused startups from eight …
Wanjigi backs June 25 memorial protests, says Gen Z movement 'unstoppable' By Ian Omondi June 21, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi and his deputy Willis Otieno arr …
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has formally gazetted the commencement of the election period for the August 10, 2027 polls, publishing Kenya Gazette Notice No. 13497 to bring the Electoral Code of Conduct and Election Offences Act into force, setting out a roadmap governing voter registration, political party activities, candidate nominations, campaigns and election offences.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has formally gazetted the commencement of the election period for the August 10, 2027 polls, publishing Kenya Gazette Notice No. 13497 to bring the Electoral Code of Conduct and Election Offences Act into force, setting out a roadmap governing voter registration, political party activities, candidate nominations, campaigns and election offences.
Kenya's Supreme Court has temporarily halted efforts to recover Ksh.1.5 billion in compensation paid for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School, following an application by Huelands Limited and pending determination of a case challenging the Court of Appeal's July 2026 decision in the long-running dispute.
The National Police Service has ordered Kassim Abdi Sebu to surrender to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Homa Bay County headquarters over his alleged association with violence that erupted in the county during the Linda Mwananchi tour on August 16, 2026.
A profile of Milkah Kimani, Group Head of Sales at Ole Sereni, who has spent two decades building her career in hospitality sales, beginning at Cadbury Kenya.
Jazz artist Somi has been named Spotify's EQUAL Africa Artist for August, recognising her contribution to African music and her role in amplifying African stories globally. The honour follows the release of her latest album, 'What Does It Take to Bloom?', a 13-track project exploring themes of self-discovery, identity and belonging.
A Citizen Digital writer recounts two years of unsuccessful attempts to attend performances by artist Coster Ojwang, with each effort foiled by various obstacles ranging from work commitments to other unavoidable inconveniences.
Veteran Kenyan music producer Eric Musyoka, who has worked with artists including Sauti Sol, Juliani, and Nonini since the late 1990s, discusses what he sees as the obstacles facing Kenya's music industry, arguing that a lack of talent is not the problem.
The Burns Brothers and Strathmore University Business School have launched Creative Economy 101, a self-paced online programme to equip African creators with business skills. The seven-module course covers entrepreneurship, intellectual property, finance, and business growth, with participants paying Ksh.8,500 for certification.
Spotify's Greasy Tunes Nairobi was a 12-day cultural programme held between July 15 and 26 at Heltz House, bringing together artists, listeners, creators, fashion enthusiasts, food lovers and storytellers to explore the connections between music and everyday life in the city.
TikTok removed over 884,000 videos uploaded in Kenya in the first quarter of 2026 for violating Community Guidelines, with 99.7 per cent proactively detected before user reports. The platform also removed 48,739 accounts suspected to belong to children under 13 and interrupted 103,847 LIVE rooms for breaching guidelines during the same period.
Emerging singer Ywaya Tajiri and Ohangla star Prince Indah posted the biggest streaming gains among Nairobi Gen Z listeners in Spotify's June 2026 data, with Ywaya Tajiri achieving 6,151 per cent year-on-year growth among 18–24-year-olds and his song 'Chai ya saa kumi' becoming the city's most-streamed song that month.
Google data shows Kenyan football fans searched for far more than match results during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with growing curiosity about football traditions, technology, players and shared viewing experiences. The most searched matches in Kenya were France versus Morocco, Brazil versus Norway, Brazil versus Japan, Norway versus England, and Portugal versus Spain.
Spotify staged a Greasy Tunes showcase in Nairobi, featuring live performances from Kenyan artists and a fashion runway inspired by the 'Made In Kenya' playlist. The event, held at Heltz House in collaboration with Studio 18, brought together fast-rising musicians and designers reinterpreting Greasy Tunes merchandise.
Google Play has announced a $1 million Indie Games Fund to support independent game developers across 32 African countries, including Kenya, with equity-free financing, mentorship, and technical support. Selected studios will receive between $50,000 and $200,000 to help them scale games and reach global audiences.
Veteran Kenyan musician Nameless has sold out his 'Nameless@25' concert scheduled for August 15, 2026, at Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi, nearly two months before the event. The anniversary concert will feature elaborate stage production, collaborations with other artists, and special guest performances celebrating his 25 years in the music industry.
Veteran Kenyan musician Nameless has sold out his 'Nameless@25' concert scheduled for August 15, 2026, at Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi, nearly two months before the event. The sold-out show marks a major milestone as he celebrates 25 years in the music industry.
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba said he personally ordered the deportation of Kenya's Senior Counsel and Peoples Liberation Party leader Martha Karua from Uganda on Monday, and that she would no longer be allowed entry into the country. Karua had travelled to Uganda as part of a delegation attending a bail hearing for advocate Erias Lukwago.
Four Kenyan AI-focused startups—Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, and VunaPay—graduated from the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme, part of a 15-company cohort selected from 2,600 applications across eight African nations with less than one percent acceptance rate.
Four Kenyan AI-focused startups—Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, and VunaPay—graduated from the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme during a Demo Day event in Nairobi on June 18, 2026. The startups were among 15 AI-focused companies from eight African countries selected from nearly 2,600 applications.
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has called for Kenyans to participate in planned June 25 memorial protests, describing them as a continuation of the Gen Z-led movement that emerged during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. Wanjigi said the 2024 protests broke Kenya's "old political and economic order" and urged the administration to adapt to the "new Kenya."
Kenya's Employment and Labour Relations Court has struck out a petition contesting the outcome of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union's April 2026 elections, allowing the elected leadership to proceed with advancing members' welfare.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has condemned the assault of a paediatric dentist, theatre staff and nursing team by relatives of a minor patient at Gertrude's Children's Hospital on June 5, calling the incident a disturbing example of growing workplace violence in Kenya's health sector.
Kenya has intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness in response to Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirming no confirmed cases in Kenya as of June 5, 2026. The government has screened over 80,000 travellers, activated the National Incident Management System, and enhanced surveillance at all points of entry.
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved prosecution of dozens of individuals, including senior public officials, developers, engineers and architects, over the January 2026 collapse of Manzil Towers in Nairobi's South C area. The office determined there is sufficient evidence and a realistic prospect of conviction against those implicated in the tragedy.
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on June 5, 2026, in connection with investigations into offences allegedly committed during recent protests over fuel price hikes in Nairobi. The DCI said he is recording a statement at the Nairobi Regional Area Police Headquarters ahead of his arraignment in court.
Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga of orchestrating violence that disrupted his political tour of Homa Bay County on Friday, claiming his convoy was attacked at multiple locations by "hired goons" who damaged vehicles in Mbita and other areas.
The United States government has expressed confidence it will resolve concerns raised over plans to establish an Ebola isolation and treatment facility in Kenya, after the High Court temporarily halted the project following a legal challenge. The U.S. Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance said Washington was engaging Kenyan authorities and remained optimistic that objections would be addressed.
Siaya Governor James Orengo says nine security officers attached to him in Nairobi and Siaya counties were withdrawn without explanation on Tuesday evening, and he has warned that Inspector General Douglas Kanja should be held personally responsible should anything happen to him. Orengo linked the withdrawal to recent attacks on opposition political leaders during public functions.
President William Ruto has directed the National Transport and Safety Authority to allow matatu operators to use graffiti and artwork on public service vehicles, saying the government will facilitate an enabling environment for artistic expression while ensuring safety and respect for other road users.
President William Ruto announced that the first 100,000 electric vehicles imported into Kenya will be exempt from import duty, whether for public service or private use, as part of efforts to reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels and volatile global oil markets. The government is also working with private investors to establish local electric vehicle manufacturing facilities and has ordered 3,000 electric vehicles.