Bien-Aimé Baraza has been crowned the most-streamed local artist on Spotify in Kenya for 2024, as revealed by Spotify Wrapped. The former Sauti Sol frontman’s solo career has resonated with fans, with hits like “Lifestyle” and “Inauma” topping charts. Sauti Sol maintains its influence, securing the 12th spot among the most-streamed artists, and the Midnight Train album continues to be a fan favourite. “Kenyan music is making its mark both locally and globally. Sauti Sol, though not in the top 10, still holds a strong position at number 12 of the top most streamed artists in Kenya, proving their enduring…
Author: David Indeje
David Indeje
David Indeje is the community engagement editor at Khusoko, a leading digital platform for East African business news. He oversees editorial content, drives audience engagement, and amplifies diverse voices. Indeje also consults on digital strategy for brands in agriculture, governance, technology, and health, while exploring AI’s impact on journalism. In addition, he serves as a communications officer at KICTANet, advancing digital inclusion and policy dialogue.
The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Eastern Africa Academy celebrated the graduation of its 2024 cohort, comprising 20 talented young filmmakers from across the East African region. This year’s cohort completed a 12-month program, gaining skills in screenwriting, editing, sound design, producing, and directing. Academy Director Victoria Goro highlighted the transformative journey of the students, emphasizing their potential to become torchbearers of African filmmaking excellence. Glauco Ferreira, MultiChoice Northern Regional Director, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Africa’s creative industries, emphasizing the need for a pipeline of skilled talent. He noted that MTF alumni often join established broadcast companies or form their…
Following a record-breaking year for nominations and a history-making ceremony in Africa, The Earthshot Prize (TEP) is now accepting entries for its 2025 competition. MultiChoice returns as the official Africa nominator, proud to support African innovators tackling critical environmental challenges. Seeking Groundbreaking Solutions Across Five Earthshots TEP seeks impactful solutions in five key areas: Protect and Restore Nature Clean Our Air Revive Our Oceans Build a Waste-Free World Fix Our Climate Record-Breaking Year Fuels Optimism The 2024 cycle saw a significant rise in nominations, with over 2,000 entries from 139 countries. This highlights the growing global commitment to environmental innovation.…
The recently concluded Vambo AI & Futurize Hackathon, part of Kenya Innovation Week 2024, showcased innovative multilingual solutions addressing Africa’s unique challenges. The 48-hour virtual event sponsored by Meta brought together top African talent to leverage Vambo AI’s cutting-edge multilingual API. Themed “Multilingual Solutions for Africa,” the hackathon saw over 50 teams compete in categories like EdTech, FinTech, HealthTech, and ClimateTech. Winners included: EdTech: Valingo, a multilingual resource tool for refugees and displaced people. FinTech: Hazina Africa, a financial AI assistant using native languages. HealthTech: NoDozz, a drowsiness detection app with multilingual alerts. ClimateTech: A solution leveraging Vambo AI to…
Kenya’s inflation rate climbed to 2.8% in November 2024, up from 2.7% in October. The increase was primarily driven by rising food and beverage prices, particularly sugar, maize flour, and fortified maize flour. Additionally, a slight uptick in housing costs contributed to the overall inflation rate. On a monthly basis, inflation accelerated to 0.3% in November, compared to 0.2% in the previous month. While some food prices, such as potatoes, onions, and cabbages, decreased, the overall food and non-alcoholic beverages index rose by 0.6%. Conversely, the housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels index declined by 0.1%, primarily due to…
Human Mobile Devices (HMD) introduces the HMD Fusion to the Kenyan market, a smartphone designed to redefine versatility and style. This sleek and rugged device boasts cutting-edge features tailored to meet the needs of tech enthusiasts, content creators, and gamers alike. Fusion of Innovation and Sustainability The HMD Fusion goes beyond raw power with its commitment to sustainability. The phone features repairable hardware, allowing users to extend its lifespan, and introduces a unique lineup of transformative accessories called Smart Outfits. “HMD Fusion embodies everything we stand for: creativity, innovation, and collaboration. It’s an outstanding device with beautiful raw industrial aesthetics…