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Kenyans demand more airtime for local musicians

#PlayKeMusic highlights Kenyan musicians as protest calls for more local artists on the airwaves.

Kenyans are calling for better representation of local musicians on the airwaves. They protested in the streets of Nairobi on Monday in an effort to empower local artists. Demonstrators are demanding 70 per cent of radio programming be reserved for Kenyan musicians exclusively.