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Celebrated Amapiano DJ, Uncle Waffles, stands behind a disc jockey set up.
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Opinion: Uncle Waffles’ Nairobi Event Highlights Broader Issues With African Music Concerts

The chaotic Nairobi concert brings attention to recurring failures in the organization of music events across Africa, raising urgent questions about crowd safety and artist-audience care.

A diverse group of cosplayers in various costumes, including a character with a scythe, a character with twin blades, and others in colorful outfits, strike poses on stage at the cosplay competition during NAICCON.
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How Nairobi Comic Con is Shaping the Future of Kenya’s Creative Scene

From humble beginnings to a regional powerhouse, NAICCON’s 10th anniversary reflects the rise of East Africa’s comic, gaming and creative scene.

Protesters make signs with their arms in front of Kenya police officers during a demonstration against tax hikes as Members of the Parliament debate the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi, on June 18, 2024.
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How Kendrick Lamar is Soundtracking Kenya’s Anti-Finance Bill Protests

Amidst the chaos of the #OccupyParliament movement, the West Coast rapper’s music has been part of the soundtrack of the demonstrations.

A photo of Rhonex Kipruto crossing the finish line in the Men's 10km (6.2miles) race during the Adizero: Road To Records 2023 on April 29, 2023 in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
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Recent Ban on Decorated Runner Continues Scrutiny of Doping in Kenya

Rhonex Kipruto’s 6-year ban is the latest in a long list of high profile punishments for doping violations against Kenyan athletes.

Woman holding Kenyan flag in the shape of a card
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Kenya’s “Visa-Free” Policy is Technically Still a Visa

Less than two weeks into the East African country’s "visa-free" policy, travelers are finding the experience more complicated than expected.