Play more local hits

I must say that TV stations have improved and are playing great assortment of music. The stations nowadays play local and international stars.

But radio have not styled up. They are letting their listeners down with the choice of music.

Why can’t the radio stations promote our local music? Why do they prefer foreign music rather than play Kenyan music? How will Kenyan artistes make it to the international scene if they don’t get home support? FM stations should change their attitude and start playing more local music.

Pulse is doing a great job. You have supported our local industry. I am an upcoming artiste and you really inform us. My Fridays are all sawa sawa. Keep up with the good work.

— Raphlyn

unique Matatu culture

In reaction to the article that appeared in the Pulse about Nairobi’s ‘notorious’ matatu culture, I would like to disagree with the writer on some issues.

First and foremost the matatu culture (graffiti, loud music, flat screen TV’s and plush interiors) is unique to Kenya. Any tourist or visitor to Kenya has not lived the Kenyan urban experience until they travel in a Mathree.

As a Ugandan where most matatus are dead boring and the only entertainment is the passengers who’ll gossip about everything and anything it’s easier for me to appreciate the vibrant Kenyan "mats". I am not alone.

Recently in Lavington I came across a group of white tourists who had hired a Buru Buru Mathree and were having the time of their lives dancing to loud Reggae music. And we’re not alone in out fascination with Kenyan mats.

There are even European website for people who have traveled in matatus sharing their exciting experiences and photos. These matatus give life to the green city in the sun with the creativity.

I’m considering moving houses to Buru Buru or LA so that I can enjoy the full onboard entertainment Matatus offer.

— Ahumuza

Fantastic ‘Pulse’

I want congratulate the Pulse team for the excellent job they have been doing over the years. The magazine now cuts across every generation. The young and old would like to encourage the Pulse team to add more pages, more drama, showbiz and features to this lovely magazine.

— Marcus

Online ‘Pulse’

I am totally disappointed with this online Pulse edition. There is no spark in it, no pictures, no nothing. With all due respect for the great articles you got on the magazine itself, reading this online Pulse edition is more like reading Wikipedia or something. Please extend your professionalism to the online edition.

— Lamaz

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