A tech expert shares a previously overlooked method for paying for Spotify Premium in Kenya for up to a year in advance. The author, known for providing digital hacks, admits that this particular trick had escaped their attention until recently.

Kenyans are exploring innovative methods to redefine public life and engagement across various domains such as music, arts, micro-communities, and sports. Photographer Jimmy Kitiro captured a diverse array of experiences that showcase how Kenyans are expressing their identities in contemporary society, according to The Elephant.

Pastor Munishi has expressed anger over a young Kenyan who remixed his 30-year-old gospel song and is profiting from it on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. The pastor is upset that the remix has gained popularity online while he feels his original work is being exploited without proper acknowledgment or compensation.

Spotify has reported a significant increase in football podcast streams across Sub-Saharan Africa in June, attributing much of this surge to the timing of the World Cup. The report includes an analysis of the streaming numbers and highlights some caveats related to the data.

In the first half of 2026, Afrobeats has shown significant global growth, with digital streaming becoming the main factor in music consumption and commercial success, according to Nairametrics. The article lists the ten most-streamed Nigerian songs on YouTube Music during this period.

Kenyan content creators face challenges in receiving payments on platforms like OnlyFans and ManyVids, despite being able to create and share content. As a solution, many are turning to Chatalystar, an alternative that utilizes cryptocurrency payments, allowing creators to monetize their work without the payment barriers present in traditional platforms, according to TechMoran.