Author: Lynet Awino

Maisha Magic Plus unveiled its latest original drama series, Qutu, which premiered on December 1, 2025. The show promises intrigue, emotion, and powerful storytelling that will keep audiences glued to their screens. The Storyline Qutu follows the turbulent journey of Daniel Ziwanda (Yusuf Ali, Utandu), a young man who leaves his rural village and his pregnant girlfriend, Frida, behind to chase a better life in the city. After struggling to survive, Daniel’s fate changes when a wealthy woman takes him under her wing, transforming him into the respected businessman known as Colonel Ziwanda. Years later, Frida’s declining health and her son…

China Village has launched its second hypermarket at Juja City Mall, marking another step in the expansion of Chinese-owned retailers across Kenya’s rapidly growing retail sector. Expanding Retail Footprint The new outlet, located on the mall’s first floor, offers an array of products, including: Electronics and household goods Fashion and footwear Furniture and hardware tools Gaming products and accessories Strategic Expansion Henry Chen, Managing Director of the Juja branch, said the hypermarket is part of a broader plan to strengthen China Village’s presence in Kenya’s competitive retail market: “This is China being brought closer to Kenyans. We want to keep…

For two years straight, Bien, Sauti Sol, and Wakadinali have been the flagbearers of Kenyan music, consistently holding spots in Spotify’s Top 10 most‑streamed local artists. They have stood shoulder‑to‑shoulder with global icons like Drake, Kenya’s most‑streamed artist among 18–24‑year‑olds, and Kendrick Lamar, who remains a perennial favourite. But 2025 tells a different story. Kenyans spent more than 180 million hours on Spotify this year, and much of that listening time shifted toward a new wave of homegrown talent. New Wave, New Visibility Spotify Wrapped 2025 highlights a turning point: emerging Kenyan musicians are breaking into charts once dominated by…

KCB Bank Kenya has announced a dynamic collaboration with award‑winning music group Sauti Sol Group Limited to deliver an elevated and immersive experience at SolFest 2025, one of Africa’s premier festivals celebrating music, culture, and creative expression. The partnership underscores KCB’s continued investment in Kenya’s thriving creative economy. SolFest: A Stage for African Talent Now in its fifth edition, SolFest has grown into a leading platform for showcasing African music, arts, and youth culture. As the official payments partner, KCB will enable: Ticket purchases via KCB Cards Seamless payments for food, drinks, and merchandise through KCB Tills and POS terminals…

For award-winning filmmaker Reuben Odanga, storytelling is not simply a profession. “Storytelling isn’t just a career—it has been a calling,” he says. Through Multan Productions, Odanga has spent nearly twenty years shaping Kenya’s television and film landscape, producing dramas that have become household names across East Africa. From Saida, their Kalasha Award-winning breakthrough in 2014, to fan favourites like Nira and Nuru, the record-breaking Selina, Netflix’s Mofaya, and most recently, MTV Shuga Season 1, Odanga’s work has consistently raised the bar for local storytelling. His latest project, Lazizi, continues that tradition while breaking new ground. Inspiration and Setting Odanga explains…

Kenya’s rural economy is undergoing a digital transformation that is positioning the country as Africa’s fastest-growing e-commerce frontier. With nearly 70% of Kenyans living outside major cities, the expansion of online retail into underserved regions is no longer a side story; it is becoming the main engine of inclusive growth. Digital Inclusion Driving Growth According to the “E-commerce in Rural Kenya: Expanding Access, Driving Inclusion, Connecting Border to Border” report by Jumia Kenya, internet penetration now stands at 48%, with over 42 million smartphones in use and 45 million active mobile money subscriptions. This connectivity has enabled rural households to leapfrog traditional…