African podcasts are attracting stronger audience engagement than content in higher-paying markets but remain commercially undervalued because of differences in advertising rates and limited access to platform monetisation, a new report by SemaBOX has found. The Creative Africa Intelligence Report (CAIR) 2026, released in Nairobi on Tuesday in partnership with Baraza Media Lab, estimates that…
Marnju Tiles has been named Best Interior Finishing and Flooring Solution Brand of the Year 2026 at the StarBrands East Africa Awards, earning recognition for its growing presence in Kenya’s construction and interior design sector. The award was announced during a ceremony on Friday, October 16, recognising the brand’s expanding footprint in the country’s interior…
Nigerian designer Omosalewa Ogunjimi has been named the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Africa 2026 Most Commendable Designer after emerging at the top of a highly competitive pan African field with her striking creation, EXUVIA. Inspired by the human spine, ribcage and the natural process of moulting, EXUVIA explores resilience, protection and renewal through a…
By Editor MultiChoice, a Canal+ Group company, has unveiled the “Everything Can Wait” campaign, a fan-focused initiative aimed at energizing Kenyan football enthusiasts ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for 11 June to 19 July across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Launched in Nairobi, the campaign seeks to transform how fans watch football…
By Jameson Award-winning artist and cultural powerhouse Mejja on Thursday evening hosted an exclusive private listening party at EABL’s Microbrewery, giving invited guests a first experience of his long-awaited upcoming album. The intimate event brought together media personalities, industry stakeholders, creative collaborators and select fans for a curated preview of what promises to be one…
By Editor Every journey has a beginning. For Kenya’s motorists, that beginning dates back more than a century, to a time when cars were rarer than elephants and the word “highway” did not exist. The Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya), now known for roadside rescue, driver training, and road safety advocacy, started as a…
