The 7th annual Scribes Kenya End-of-Year Party was held on Saturday, December 7th, at the LB Lounge in Ngong, Kajiado County. The event brought together journalists and communication professionals for networking, celebration, and reflection. Celebrating Excellence and Addressing Challenges The party recognised outstanding achievements in journalism, with Nakuru-based photographer and journalist Suleiman Mbatiah being named “Scribe of the Year 2024.” Mbatiah was honoured for his innovative use of digital technology and his successful career in the digital space. Scribes Kenya President Roncliffe Odit acknowledged the challenges facing the media industry, including declining advertising revenue, layoffs, and economic pressures. He emphasised…
Author: David Indeje
David Indeje serves as the community engagement editor at Khusoko, a digital platform covering East African business news. He manages editorial content, engages audiences, and amplifies diverse voices while consulting on digital strategy for brands in agriculture, governance, technology, and health. Indeje explores AI’s impact on journalism and works as a communications officer at KICTANet.
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…
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…