×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Iconic Kenyan music composers who left a mark

A collage of the late Blasto Ooko, Dr Arthur Kemoli and Enock Ondego.

What do Blasto Ooko, Ernest Waomba, and Arthur Kemoli have in common? They were among Kenya's best music composers, yet few people know their names and their fortunes did not reflect the richness of their work.

If you've ever hummed or sung "Cha Kutumaini Sina" or "Jiwe la Pembeni," you have Blasto, who passed away on September 16, 2024.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Football
Defending champions Ivory Coast overcome early shock to finish top of AFCON Group F
By AFP 4 hrs ago
Boxing
Ex-boxing champ Joshua discharged from hospital after fatal car crash
By AFP 4 hrs ago
Football
Sudan lose to Burkina Faso as Algeria win again at Cup of Nations
By AFP 1 day ago
Football
Senegal top AFCON group, DR Congo to face Algeria in last 16