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Shock Shift: Joshua Baraka Beats Diamond Platnumz on Spotify
Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka is steadily reshaping East Africa’s streaming landscape after surpassing Tanzania’s longtime chart heavyweight Diamond Platnumz in monthly listeners on Spotify. As of March 2026, Baraka commands approximately 1.71 million monthly listeners, edging past Diamond’s estimated 1.5 million. The shift reflects changing audience preferences in the region, where digital consumption is increasingly…
Pastor T Mwangi Sparks Debate: Does Early Boarding School Undermine Parenting?
Remarks by Pastor T Mwangi, the founding pastor of Life Church International Limuru, have ignited a serious conversation about Kenya’s education system and its impact on the family unit. Speaking during an interview on the Netwalking Podcast with content creator Jacquey Nyaminde, he took a firm stance against sending young children to boarding schools. Drawing…
From Naivasha to Malaba: The SGR Project That Will Reshape East Africa
The Government of Kenya has intensified plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba, marking a significant step in the country’s long-term infrastructure strategy. This new phase of the railway project is expected to enhance regional connectivity, boost trade, and position Kenya as a critical transport hub within East Africa. Route…
Nyongi’ Drops: Matata and Marioo Ignite a Cross-Border Banger
Kenyan pop collective Matata has released a new single, “Nyongi,” in collaboration with Tanzanian star Marioo. The track serves as the first preview of their upcoming EP, ERA (East Rise Again), scheduled for release in June 2026, and is already drawing attention across East Africa and beyond. Produced by Kenyan hitmaker Wodomolo, “Nyongi” blends Matata’s…
Lemmy Lito Weds Terry in Stunning Wedding Ceremony
The coast was alive with love and celebration this weekend as popular media personality Lemmy Lito officially tied the knot with his fiancé, Terry. In what can only be described as a “wedding of the year” contender, the couple exchanged vows in a breathtaking ceremony that perfectly blended elegance with coastal charm. A Star-Studded Guest…
Between Ballots and Batons: Protesters’ Suffering During and After the Election
In the recent past, Tanzanians have gone through severe trials following violence that erupted during the General Election of October 29, 2025—an election held to choose the President, Members of Parliament, councilors, and representatives for Tanzania Zanzibar. Instead of continuing to serve as a model of peaceful democracy, as has long been the tradition of…
George Kithi Breaks Silence on Claims of Bringing Zuchu to Kilifi for New Year’s Eve
A city lawyer cum politician, George Kithi, has finally set the record straight regarding claims that he was behind plans to bring Tanzanian music star Zuchu to Kilifi County. Speaking during an influencers’ gala held at a hotel in Kilifi Ocean Shores, the lawyer said he was equally shocked to be dragged into the narrative…
Larry Madowo Gains Nationwide Backing Following CNN Report on Police Fatality
Larry Madowo has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Tanzanians after thousands showed their support online, with many even changing their profile pictures on X to his image in a striking display of solidarity. The outpouring of appreciation came in the wake of CNN’s latest investigative report, which Madowo says demanded meticulous work, courage from ordinary citizens,…
Hope for Stateless Residents as Bill Proposes Seven-year Path to Citizenship
A new Bill before Parliament seeks to dismantle long-standing legal barriers that have denied stateless persons the right to Kenyan citizenship, marking a significant step towards ending decades of exclusion and marginalisation. The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill, 2024 proposes to grant citizenship to stateless individuals who have lived in Kenya for at least…