It is 2016 and the music Industry has now come to terms with the fact that streaming music is here to stay, as most consumers are getting information about music while online. With high mobile growth being recorded, and Kenya being one of the most internet-connected countries in Africa, mobile streaming apps continue to increase (also, there are platforms still only on web).

Here we are reviewing major streaming and download services in Kenya.

Mkito

The Tanzanian-based service offers both free and paid downloads, also boating the ability for users to preview tracks before buying.

Waabeh:

co-founded by Kenya’s Tim Rimbui, the platform provides a good user experience.

Spinlet:

Arguably the best streaming service that is based in Africa, it is used by some top Kenyan artists with a regional fan-base. The likes of Sauti Sol are already topping the download charts in the platform.

Mziiki:

This platform offers digital distribution services for selected artists.

A Kenyan Voice (AKV):

This is a new service. It offers free streaming but users have to pay if they want to download music. It does not have very many artists already signed up yet.

Kentunes:

Kentunes is a web based service that has both streaming and download features.

Getmziki:

An mp3 blog that allows users to download mostly East African urban music.

I recommend that music fans take time to figure out the best service for them before committing to one.