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Ramah Nyang Leaves CGTN After 14 Years

A Long Run Ends Veteran Kenyan journalist Ramah Nyang has left CGTN after 14 years with the international broadcaster. His departure was announced dur...

2 months ago · By Joseph Kimeu

Africa

Tyrese Gibson Heads to Nairobi After Uganda Visit

Hollywood actor and R&B singer Tyrese Gibson is on his way to Nairobi after a short but high-profile visit to Uganda. Gibson shared his excitement in...

2 months ago · By Antony Achayo

Entertainment

Sakaja Clarifies Nairobi Film Fees After Content Creators Raise Alarm

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has sought to ease concerns over new county charges for filming, saying the fees are aimed at large commercial product...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Entertainment

Tribunal Backs KECOBO’s Power to Suspend KAMP Licence

The Kenya Copyright Board can suspend the operating licence of a collective management organisation, the Copyright Tribunal has ruled, rejecting a cha...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Health

Kenya Health Summit Enters Day Two as Focus Shifts to UHC Gaps

Kenya’s inaugural National Health Summit enters its second and final day on Wednesday, with government officials and health-sector stakeholders expect...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Digital Transformation

TikTok Owner to Launch AI Creator Hub in Kenya

A major boost has been announced. Kenyan content creators are set to gain new opportunities after ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, unveiled pl...

3 months ago · By Joseph Kimeu

Entertainment

President Ruto Meets Gengetone Artists Over Lost Music Rights

President William Ruto has raised concern over exploitation in Kenya’s music industry following a meeting with Gengetone and Arbantone artists. “I met...

7 months ago · By Stephen Awino

Kenya

Gospel Singer Jimmy Gait Nursing Injuries After Alleged Robbery Attack at Runda Home

Kenyan gospel singer Jimmy Gait is recovering in hospital after he was allegedly attacked by unidentified robbers at his home in Runda on the morning...

8 months ago · By Stephen Awino

Kenya

Kenya Mourns Gospel Singer Betty Bayo After Battle With Leukemia.

Kenya’s gospel music community is mourning the death of celebrated artist Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, popularly known as Betty Bayo, who passed away on M...

1 year ago · By Jared Emillio

Entertainment

KRG The Don Announces Bid for Nairobi Senator Seat in 2027

Kenyan musician and entrepreneur KRG The Don has publicly declared his intention to run for the Nairobi Senator seat in the 2027 elections. The announ...

1 year ago · By Jared Emillio

Entertainment

Got a great song? Musicians to get Bank loans with Songs as collateral

In Nairobi, a new chapter is opening for Kenya’s music industry. On October 23, NCBA Bank Kenya Plc announced a pilot initiative that allows artists t...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Business

Kenya’s NCBA Bank Backs Artists With ELEV8 LIVE Studio, Turning Creativity Into Currency

Nairobi — For decades, Kenya’s artists have powered the nation’s cultural heartbeat but struggled to convince financiers that art can be an asset. Now...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were