insert_link Article Please Stop Killing Us It appears as though every other day, a Kenyan loses their life in the hands of the Kenyan police. As Radio 254, we believe that one life lost is too much as nobody should have to lose their life for speaking up but that is the sad reality that Kenyans are facing under the regime of William Ruto. It has not been even three years since this government came to […] todayJuly 7, 2025 2
insert_link Featured New Music on the Radar JUL 4(Ochiko & Mbithi, Mnaya, MASTAR VK and Wakadinali) Welcome to the July 4 edition of our music deep-dive, where we explore the beats, bars, and brilliance defining Kenya’s ever-evolving soundscape. From fearless street anthems to introspective protest psalms, this week’s selections remind us why Kenyan music remains both a mirror and a megaphone for society. Whether it’s Wakadinali’s sharp urban commentary, Mnaya’s spiritual defiance, or the playful yet defiant wordplay of MASTAR VK and Toxic Lyrikali, these songs […] todayJuly 5, 2025 9
insert_link 1 Article Dear Government, July Edition To the Government of Kenya, We, the people, would like to inform you of what is going on in the country because you seem to be so oblivious and tone deaf to the situation. On June 25th, the people of Kenya, Gen Zote, came out both mourn and honor the living of the many Kenyan youths that have lost their lives as a result of your government’s actions. Unfortunately, the […] todayJuly 3, 2025 26 1
insert_link Article State Sanctioned Anarchy In Greek mythology, Pandora, driven by curiosity, opened a forbidden box, unleashing plagues, sorrow, and chaos upon humanity, leaving only hope trapped inside. Once opened, the box’s evils could not be contained, a cat irrevocably let out of the bag. On June 17, 2025, the Kenyan state, through its response to protests in Nairobi and Mombasa, appeared to open its own Pandora’s box, unleashing anarchy that spiraled beyond control. The […] todayJuly 1, 2025 4
insert_link Article Maandamano Season 2: Kenya’s Protests Against Police Brutality Intensify Kenya is witnessing a resurgence of widespread protests, dubbed Maandamano Season 2, a powerful echo of the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. Sparked by the brutal death of 31-year-old teacher and blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang in police custody, these protests shifted focus from economic grievances to a searing demand for justice against police brutality. The organic movement returning to the streets was aptly captured by an X user going by […] todayJune 16, 2025 36
insert_link Article U.S. Kenya Creative Economy Forum 2025: A Game-Changer for Kenyan Music Last Thursday, Nairobi buzzed with creativity as the U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Forum 2025 kicked off at the plush Emara Ole-Sereni hotel. Organized by the U.S. Embassy in Kenya and the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham), this landmark event brought together over 300 industry heavyweights, policymakers, and artists to unlock the potential of Kenya’s creative sector. For Kenyan music lovers, the forum’s ripple effects could reshape the industry, with stars […] todayJune 11, 2025 55
insert_link Article Keeping Up With The Discourse : Is the Kenya Police Service Devoid of Humanity? The tragic death of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and social media influencer from Voi, has ignited a firestorm of grief, outrage, and questions across Kenya. On June 7, 2025, Ojwang was arrested at his family home in Kakot, Homa Bay, for allegedly posting “defamatory” content about Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat on X. Less than 24 hours later, he was dead in a cell at Nairobi’s […] todayJune 9, 2025 21
insert_link Article Keeping Up with the Discourse: A New IEBC, Old Challenges, and a Restless Youth Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in its democratic journey with the National Assembly’s approval of Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on June 4, 2025, alongside six commissioners. This long-overdue reconstitution aims to restore a crippled institution tasked with safeguarding the nation’s electoral integrity. Yet, the shadow of history looms large—decades of politicized commissions, electoral malpractices, and a rising tide […] todayJune 5, 2025 8
insert_link 2 Article June 25th: Octopizzo Recalls History Through Sound On May 30, 2025, Kenyan rap heavyweight Octopizzo released June 25th, a searing protest anthem that turns raw memory into art, recounting the youth-led anti-finance bill protests of 2024 and the brutal government crackdown that followed. Known for his evolution from braggadocious street rapper to a master of layered, socially conscious production, Octopizzo uses this latest release to craft a sonic historical record. This article offers an in-depth exploration of […] todayJune 2, 2025 34 2