After four years of operation, we have gained a considerable amount of insight into what value we offer as an organization and what value we would like to offer in the future. As Radio 254, we were the first ever radio station in the world to play 100% Kenyan music. This on its own was a moment in history as finally, Kenyan music had a home and a place where […]
Half way through 2023, we realized that though we had managed to keep Radio 254 Alive and moved to a new space, we were still not sustainable. Sustainability has been the biggest challenge to Radio 254 because, how do we keep this thing alive and pay people when we don’t make any money from this. We have tried to offer studio services, podcasting recording services and advertising and none seems […]
In 2023, a new entrant entered the online radio industry in Kenya. Since 2020, we have not only operated as the leading online radio station in Kenya but conducted extensive research to better understand the online radio landscape in Kenya and who its key players are. We first became aware of the green company's entry in late 2022 from social media posts on Instagram by Dan Aceda. The green company […]
Radio 254 was the first radio station to ever play 100% Kenyan music. The station is available via several different options. You can listen to Radio 254 by visiting its website www.254.radio Radio 254 is also available via the Android and IOS stores for those looking to download the Radio 254 mobile application. Outside of the website and mobile application, Radio 254 is also available to over 1000 online radio […]
In 2023, we began our events calendar with a listening party for AAMANI at our Muthaiga Suites studio before officially launching the new studio location at an event that was attended by supporters of the Keep Radio 254 Alive campaign that helped Radio 254 equip the new radio studio. On April 20th, Radio 254 had a smoke and paint event at Summer House in Karen, Nairobi. It was during this […]
In August 2022, we had the honor and privilege of interviewing content creator Qui Gakuo on Radio 254. You can check out the interview here: https://youtu.be/woSyu6AS5vE Fast forward to February 2023, we reached out to GEN-Z to create content at our studio. We initially reached out to her via Instagram and then email where we agreed on a date to create content. We did not agree on any payment for […]
In December 2021, several months after opening its first studio space in April 2021. Radio 254 received a message via Instagram from a lady named Hebron about advertising on the radio station. It was during the December holidays that the message was sent so it was not until January of 2021 that we began conversations with Hebron about having a brand partnership and advertising on Radio 254. After negotiations. The […]
Check out RADIO 254's 2023 Wrapped produced by the organizations Creative Director & Head of Digital & Content Creation, Sonia Kiuri. Expect more content across all digital platforms in 2024 as we continue with our mission of promoting and showcasing Kenyan music to the world. Radio 254 2023 Wrapped
Every year millions of Kenyan songs are released. This year, together with our audience we have prepared a Top 100 Kenyan Songs in 2023 similar to the US & UK Billboard Top 100 weekly charts. This list of 100 songs consists of 100 of the Top Kenyan songs either released or became popular in 2023. The list is not only a list but also serves as a five-and-a-half-hour playlist of […]
