Kenya News Podcast

This episode delves into the profound challenges facing Kenya's television landscape, particularly how fraudulent schemes are exploiting the trust of vulnerable citizens. Since 2015, Kenya's airwaves have undergone a digital revolution, expanding to 359 TV channels, with a significant quarter operated by religious organizations. While this growth has created jobs and boosted the economy, i...

Explore the profound and systemic challenges facing Kenyan youth in a country grappling with one of the world's highest dependency ratios, largely due to widespread joblessness among its young population. Despite significant family investments in education, many graduates, including those with first-class honors like Bill Clinton Muguay, confront relentless rejection for jobs and even internsh...

This track explores the staggering cost of cooking gas in Kenya and the factors driving these high prices. Sources reveal that Kenyans could be paying more than double the wholesale price for Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG). Oil marketing companies reportedly purchase LPG at around 97 shillings per kilogram but sell it to consumers for between 226 and 256 shillings per kilogram. For a 13kg cylinder,...

Dive into the heart of Kenya's governance challenges and the legal battles championing accountability and change. This podcast explores how citizens and advocates are challenging the status quo, drawing on insights from the efforts to defend the constitution. We examine the controversial appointments of numerous presidential advisors, which petitioners argue bloat the executive beyond constitution...

This podcast explores the dynamic world of East African creativity, with a particular focus on Kenya. We will delve into how artists, like musician Bien, draw inspiration from Kenya's cosmopolitan environment, blending local traditions with global influences to forge a unique sound and identity. Bien describes himself as the "most Kenyan man" you'll meet, with his "isms," accent, music, and sound...

Delve into the ongoing dispute between Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and matatu operators. The NTSA has issued a directive requiring all public service vehicles to immediately remove graffiti and tint from their windows. Matatu operators are strongly opposing this order. According to source, they argue that graffiti does not render a vehicle unroadworthy and that decor...

Listen to excerpts from a historic meeting in Tseikuru, Kitui, hosted by national leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, marking a new beginning for forming the next government that will redeem our nation. Leaders from the Mount Kenya region express deep gratitude to Kalonzo Musyoka and the Kamba community for their support during a difficult time, stating they will never forget that gesture. The spe...

Are you feeling the pinch? According to a recent survey, a dominant 75% of Kenyans believe the country is on the wrong track. This widespread pessimism is largely driven by the rising cost of living, cited as the main reason by nearly half of respondents. This podcast dives deep into why so many feel this way, exploring how political decisions, issues of unemployment, corruption, and poor governan...

Dive into the heart of Kenya's governance challenges and the legal battles championing accountability and change. This podcast explores how citizens and advocates are challenging the status quo, drawing on insights from the efforts to defend the constitution. We examine the controversial appointments of numerous presidential advisors, which petitioners argue bloat the executive beyond constitu...

Explore the complex landscape of religion in Kenya in this episode, asking the critical question: Is it faith, or is it fanaticism and cults? Drawing on expert perspectives, we delve into what constitutes false teaching and how to identify spiritual manipulation, which can particularly affect venerable people when they are looking for healing, are hopeless, or are seeking meaning in life. Learn ab...

Explore the alarming crisis of fake academic and professional certificates in Kenya. Audit reports have exposed that more than 2,000 Kenyans used forged documents to secure jobs in various government ministries and parastatals. This issue is not confined to the public sector; a similar problem is likely present in the private sector as well. The use of fake papers is considered a serious threat to...

Dive into the recent standoff between Tanzania and Kenya sparked by the detention and deportation of Kenyan political and human rights activists from Dar es Salaam. Explore the strong reaction from Tanzania's National Assembly, where Members of Parliament vehemently defended President Samia Suluhu Hassan, labeling the actions of activists like Martha Karua and former Chief Justice Willy Mutung...

Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into a comedic take on Kenya. This episode explores eyebrow-raising claims like a Kenyan man opening his own private police station and arresting people, leading the speaker to declare Kenya a "universe on his own". Prepare for some controversial opinions, including the assertion that Satan created Kenya1 because Kenyans are allegedly very wicked and...

Tune in to explore the dynamic changes happening in Kenya's political landscape as the 2027 General Election approaches1.... This podcast delves into the re-emergence of regional parties and ethnic kingpins1, signaling a move away from broad national coalitions back towards identity-driven politics focused on mobilizing regional bases1. We examine key figures and their strategies, such as former D...

Kenya is planning a significant move: selling off a portion of its 34.9% stake in Safaricom, the region's most profitable company. The government aims to raise $1.1 billion (KES149 billion) through this privatization push. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated that the funds are intended to plug a hole in public finances and avoid imposing new taxes amid a tough economy. This planned tr...

Explore the facts about Ozempic, described in the source as the "hottest drug in the country right now". As part of the GLP-1 agonist class of medications, Ozempic is effective for people with type 2 diabetes but was also discovered to have a beneficial side effect of weight loss about 10 years ago. Learn about its use for weight loss, including recent FDA approval for people who are obe...

This podcast explores the impactful, heartbreaking, and often shocking stories of Kenyan musicians whose lives and careers were cut short. From Hip Hop pioneers like Issa and Wikimwos and Kapuka stars such as K-rupt, to Reggae legend Mighty King Kong and influential Gospel artists including Angela Chibalonza, this podcast delves into their rise to fame, their revolutionary contributions to genres...

In this compelling conversation, Professor PLO Lumumba asserts that the current crop of politicians in Kenya "do not care about the people or the country". He describes their approach as "myopic," driven by a focus on "short-term political interest" and the next election rather than the nation's long-term well-being. Drawing on his experience with the constitution...

Dive into the heart of the controversy surrounding Adani Group's attempted deals in Kenya, as exposed by whistleblower Nelson Amenya. This podcast explores the details of the proposed $2bn deal to lease Nairobi's main airport to Adani for 30 years and a subsequent $736m energy deal. Nelson Amenya describes the airport deal as "very shady," claiming it would primarily benefit Adan...

This podcast explores serious allegations concerning human rights violations and a disregard for the rule of law in Kenya, as highlighted by investigations such as the "Murder Tapes" series, which revisited the execution of four young men in Nakuru. During his time as Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiangi faced multiple allegations of human rights violations. These allegations report...

Tune in for a deep dive into the public hearings surrounding Kenya's Finance Bill 2025. We explore the significant concerns and strong opposition raised by key professional bodies, including the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), KPMG East Africa, Ernest and Young Public Accountants, and CDH law firm. The bill has sparked controversy over several proposed clauses, facing scrutiny for their potential impa...

Recent remarks by Kenyan President William Ruto during a visit to Beijing, where he reportedly described Kenya and China as "co-architects of a new fairer order" and the current global system as "broken", have sparked concerns in Washington, D.C.. Just months after Kenya was designated a major non-NATO ally by the United States, a status offering preferential access to military...

Explore the astonishing true story of a massive fraud that targeted Fuliza loans, ultimately netting Ksh. 500 Million. This sophisticated operation was orchestrated by a group primarily composed of campus students. Led by Gideon Kip Kurui Rono, a student from Egerton University, the scheme began by leveraging lost or abandoned ID cards collected in Bomet Town. Using Safaricom M-Pesa Moig machines,...

This podcast confronts the critical issues within Kenya's healthcare system, drawing from deeply personal and often painful experiences. We explore stories of negligence, the devastating impact of a lack of accountability, and the urgent need to prioritize human life over money1. Featuring powerful accounts, including one mother's harrowing experience of losing her son 17 years ago due to suspecte...

Explore the growing diplomatic storm between Kenya and Tanzania sparked by the apparent abduction and torture of Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agatha Atuhare in Dar es Salaam. Mwangi and Atuhare traveled to Tanzania to observe the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Upon his release, Boniface Mwangi reported being badly tortured in Tanzania, claiming...