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Friday, 11 September 2026
Power Zone examined Kenya’s crackdown on foreign traders through a pan-African and geopolitical lens before profiling African soul vocalist King Sweet Kid’s township-rooted musical journey.
- 00:36
Kenya has given foreign nationals operating businesses 90 days to regularise immigration, work-permit, registration and licensing status before enforcement begins, following President William Ruto’s citizen-first economic stance.
- 01:46
International-relations expert Diejo Koza argued that African countries need shared migration norms and regulated cross-border trade, warning inconsistent policies create opportunities for foreign intervention and divide-and-rule tactics.
- 02:38
King Sweet Kid said his shift from hip-hop to African soul followed his 2020 collaboration “Amasi” with Touchline, helping him prioritise vocals, emotional storytelling and broader intergenerational appeal.
- 02:51
The Ratanda-born artist described “African soul” as a responsibility to make music rooted in African sounds, spirituality and language for Africans, while preparing a debut album and one-man live-band show.