DJ Krowbar has announced fundraising and final send-off plans for his late wife, Joyce Wanjiru Karumba, who passed away on January 26, 2026, after a long battle with kidney complications.

• A fundraising event will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM at St. Thomas Hall, All Saints Cathedral, with Paybill 4815005 available for contributions.
• A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, at Nairobi Chapel and the final funeral service will take place in Nyeri on Thursday, February 5.
• Daily prayer meetings are ongoing at All Saints Cathedral every evening at 5:00 PM through Friday.

Gospel musician Daddy Owen celebrated his birthday by paying an emotional tribute to his parents on Instagram, reflecting on their significant impact on his life and career. He acknowledged his mother's sacrifices and his late father's legacy, crediting them for his success.

• Owen Mwatia, known as Daddy Owen, shared his tribute on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
• He praised his mother's selflessness and his father's discipline as guiding principles.
• The artist recently contributed to a public discussion in late 2025 about a perceived shift away from traditional African family values, linking it to Western influence and potential demographic issues.

Sauti Sol star Willis Chimano has revealed a deeply personal teenage experience where his mother confronted him about his sexuality, leading to an emotional reckoning that shaped his journey of self-acceptance.

• Chimano's mother confronted him about being gay when he was 17 or 18, leading to tears, prayers, and pressure to "change."
• He later firmly told his parents he was gay, marking the start of his open living.
• After a photo with his partner leaked in 2018, publicly outing him, he faced significant online abuse but fully embraced his identity in 2021.
• Despite continued resistance, including police shutting down his Love and Harmony festival in 2022, he continues to tour, release music, and is working on a memoir and solo album due in 2026.