insert_link Article New Music on the Radar MAY 30 (Chimano, Zawadi, Llumi, King Kaka & More) New Music on the Radar MAY 30 Zawadi Mukami is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Fresh off the Musings EP — released just earlier this month and already becoming a fan and critic favorite — the singer dives headfirst into the world of rap, delivering a strong, unexpected verse over a KiliHippie beat alongside BoiBlacc. What’s striking is how this release fits into a larger trend in Kenyan […] todayMay 30, 2025 73
insert_link Article Keeping Up with the Discourse: Kenya’s New Internet Bill Sparks Debate on Freedom and Control Keeping Up with the Discourse is a Radio 254 series, exploring the issues shaping Kenya’s public conversation. In the latest chapter of Kenya’s evolving digital landscape, a new bill tabled by Aldai MP Marianne Kitany has ignited a firestorm of debate. The Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to overhaul how Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and internet users are regulated, raising critical questions about the balance between cybersecurity […] todayMay 29, 2025 99
insert_link 2 Featured New Music on the Radar MAY 23(Breeder LW, Femi One, Dezel Kong, Vic West) You would be forgiven for thinking we are in February after going through the songs we have highlighted today. The meme has been about recession indicators recently, but quickly ask your preferred chat bot if the release of love songs is any way related to recession. The brash no nonsense Femi One of all people is surprisingly in her lover girl era and recruits the reigning queen of love […] todayMay 28, 2025 71 2
insert_link 1 Article Keeping Up with the Discourse: Kenya’s Endless Cycle of Political Repressing Anti Regime Politicians On Sunday May 18 the Karen and Wamunyoro homes of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua were surrounded. By armed officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), backed by General Service Unit (GSU) and National Intelligence Service (NIS) operatives who descended after a week in which the former Mathira MP dominated headlines with the launch of his party and a viral interview on the Oga Obinna show. […] todayMay 21, 2025 70 1
insert_link Article When Collaboration Breaks Down: What the Kethan–LAC Dispute Reveals About Kenya’s Creative Industry In an age where influencer culture constantly intersects with art, activism, and advertising, the dispute between Kenyan musician Kethan and creative agency Light Art Club (LAC) resonates far beyond its initial entertainment value. What may appear as a simple fallout between an artist and a brand has evolved into a complex commentary on artist treatment, brand ethics, and the public performance of accountability in Kenya’s growing creative economy. The conflict […] todayMay 19, 2025 102
insert_link Article New Music on the Radar MAY 16 (We are Nubia, Nviiri, Clark Keeng, Dufla & Femi One) Dear reader, welcome to this week’s edition of New Music on the Radar, MAY 16. This week, we highlight the turn to vernacular lyricism: a complete one by dancehall star Dufla Diligon in Adok Ebei and a partial one by Nviiri the storyteller in Mwana wa Mubi. The Jinja born artist has spent much of his adult life in Kenya and shaped its urban culture so much that few fans […] todayMay 16, 2025 247
insert_link Article Nikita Kering Speaks Up for Kenyan Artists at African Union Conference in Addis Ababa Kenyan singer-songwriter Nikita Kering stepped beyond the stage and into policy advocacy on May 13, 2025, as she represented Kenyan musicians at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Stakeholders’ Conference held at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The 23-year-old artist, known for her soulful fusion of R&B and Afro-pop, joined artists and policymakers from across the continent to spotlight the growing concern over the exploitation of […] todayMay 15, 2025 91
insert_link Featured New Afropop Star TheMumbua is the Face of Ogopa Deejays Comeback The giant stirs again. After years of near silence, Ogopa Deejays—the once-unstoppable force that defined Kenya’s urban sound in the early 2000s—has officially announced its return. The news has lit up Kenyan timelines, with nostalgic fans and younger music lovers alike buzzing with anticipation. On X, voices like @TNXAfrica have hailed their comeback as the rightful return of “the unrivalled kings of East Africa’s pop and urban music.” And leading […] todayMay 14, 2025 107
insert_link Featured Breaking Down Kenya’s Proposed Finance Bill 2025 As Kenya steps into the second half of the 2020s, the government faces the daunting task of navigating a turbulent economic landscape marked by high public debt, rising living costs, and simmering political discontent. The draft Finance Bill 2025, approved by Cabinet in April but yet to be tabled in Parliament, is the first full attempt by the Kenya Kwanza administration to reset fiscal policy after the seismic upheaval […] todayMay 13, 2025 308