Topic: Kasongo

Kasongo the Wan Tam School Captain: Steve Biko Omondi's book boldly takes on Kenya's political realities

By Anjellah Owino   2025-06-06 15:17:35

The collection of short stories is attracting attention from major booksellers, with readers hailing it as a fearless critique of Kenya’s current political climate.

Voting out 'Kasongo', bringing in 'Wamunyoro' is not the answer

By Githieya Kimari   2025-05-29 13:49:26

The coming together of opposition leaders to form what Kenyans have dubbed the Wamunyoro group was an anti-climactic for many of us seeking national renewal in 2027.

Kasongo: Remembering the multilingual Rhumba musician behind the name

By Ben Ahenda   2025-05-19 10:38:09

Kasongo wa Kanema, a legendary Congolese musician and key member of Orchestra Super Mazembe, left an enduring legacy in East Africa through his four-decade-long contribution to the music scene.

Kasongo Wa Kanema: Congolese musician who could sing both in Kiswahili, French and Lingala

By Ben Ahenda   2025-05-12 10:21:37

Kasongo Wa Kanema was an icon who tutored many musicians, including Disco Longwa and Maurice Kasongo whom they performed with in the same band in his career.

"Kasongo must go": Wamatangi's supporters chant as EACC arrests governor

By Raymond Muthee   2025-04-15 14:07:40

In videos circulating online, a group of men and women can be heard chanting, “Kasongo must go! Tuko pamoja na wewe!” (We are with you). Another voice adds, “We are together with our leader!”

Ruto jubilantly joins youth in singing 'Kasongo' during Lang'ata rally

By Kevin Tunoi   2025-03-13 18:00:54

President William Ruto broke into the popular 1980 hit song Kasongo by Orchestra Super Mazembe, much to the excitement of the youthful crowd in Lang'ata.