Dan Kauna

<p>A Kenyan student has secured a top position in one of the world's most demanding financial competitions, placing a spotlight on the elite and highly lucrative field of quantitative analysis.</p>

<p>John Tingoi, a student from Chuka University, finished third out of more than 80,000 global participants in the 2025 International Quant Championship (IQC).</p>

<p>His achievement places him among the world's brightest emerging talents in a discipline that powers global markets.</p>

<p>But what exactly is a 'quant', and what does it take to excel in this multi-million dollar industry?</p>

<p>A quantitative analyst, or 'quant', is an expert who uses advanced maths and computer skills to solve financial puzzles.</p>

<p>Think of them as financial detectives.</p>

<p>Their main job is to look at huge amounts of information about the market and find hidden patterns.</p>

<p>These patterns help them predict whether stock prices will go up or down.</p>

Quants predict the movement of the stock market

<p>They create smart systems, or 'models', that big financial companies use to make important decisions worth billions of shillings.</p>

<p>They are often called the 'rocket scientists of the financial world' because their work is so complex and requires a deep understanding of numbers, programming, and how money works.</p>

<p>A quant's work can be broken down into three main jobs:</p>

<p>Quants create smart computer programs that can buy and sell stocks automatically.</p>

<p>These programs can spot opportunities and make thousands of trades in a matter of seconds, much faster than any human could.</p>

<p>This helps companies make money from very small, rapid changes in the market.</p>

<h3>2. Figuring out the true price of things</h3>

<p>Some investments are very complicated, making it hard to know their real value.</p>

<p>Quants build special mathematical tools to calculate the exact, fair price for these complex investments.</p>

<p>This helps companies avoid overpaying or selling for too little.</p>

<p>Quants act as a company's financial defence.</p>

<p>They build systems that look for potential dangers in the market.</p>

<p>By testing for 'what if' situations, like a sudden market crash, their systems can warn the company of risks and help prevent massive losses.</p>

<h2>What John Tingoi had to do to win IQC 2025</h2>

<p>The competition John Tingoi excelled in is a global contest to find who can build the best systems for predicting the stock market.</p>

John Tingoi (right) with Chuka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Henry Mutembei

<p>Participants are given past market information and must create a set of rules, known as an 'alpha', that tries to forecast how prices will move in the future.</p>

<p>Creating a winning 'alpha' is like creating a secret recipe that works better than everyone else's.</p>

<p>The competition attracts the smartest minds from top universities worldwide.</p>

<p>To finish third in a field of over 80,000 global participants is a statistical near-impossibility.</p>

<p>This result places John Tingoi in the top 0.004% of competitors, proving his method for predicting the market was not just effective, but decisively superior to those crafted by tens of thousands of his peers.</p>

<h2>A high-stakes, high-reward profession</h2>

<p>Quants are paid extremely well because their skills directly create huge value.</p>

<p>A successful trading system can earn a company hundreds of millions of dollars.</p>

Quants are paid extremely well because their skills directly create huge value for companies

<p>A good system for managing risk can save a company from losing just as much.</p>

<p>Because their work is so important to a company's profits, the best quants are in very high demand.</p>

<p>They often earn multi-million dollar salaries, which include bonuses based on how much money their systems make.</p>

<p>This link between performance and reward is exemplified by Tingoi's victory.</p>

<p>For securing third place in the Global Finals, he won a cash prize of $8000 (Sh1.03 million).&nbsp;</p>

<h3>What Tingoi's win means for Kenya</h3>

<p>John Tingoi's success is more than just a personal win; it shows that Kenya has world-class talent in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).</p>

<p>It proves that <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/news/local/new-university-fees-in-kenya-as-ministry-of-educations-slashes-costs-full-list-2025073111295915400"><mark style="color: rgb(184, 0, 0); background-color: inherit;" class="pen-dark-red">students from Kenyan universities </mark></a>can take on the best in the world and come out on top.</p>

<p>His achievement is an inspiration to young Kenyans, showing them that it is possible to build a career in the most advanced and competitive global industries.</p>

<p>It puts Kenya on the map as a place where the next generation of top experts and innovators can be found.</p>

<p>In becoming a global star, Tingoi has opened doors and raised the bar for what is possible.</p>

Kenyan John Tingoi ranked third out of more than 80,000 global participants in the 2025 International Quant Championship (IQC)

Chuka University's John Tingoi beat over 80,000 global competitors in a high-stakes financial contest. We break down the secret world of 'quants' and how they make millions by predicting the markets.

What is a 'Quant'? Multi-million dollar field where Kenyan John Tingoi is now a global star

<p>A new partnership between a Kenyan publishing house and a top Nollywood actor is set to transform African books into films, creating a direct path for local stories to reach global streaming platforms.</p>

<p>Nairobi-based African Legends Publishing (ALP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nigerian actor and producer Mike Ezuruonye.</p>

<p>The collaboration will see books published by ALP adapted into films for distribution on platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube.</p>

<p>The initiative is designed to create significant opportunities for young creatives in Kenya and the wider East African region.</p>

<p>A key component of the deal is a training and capacity-building programme for Kenyans aspiring to work in the film industry.</p>

<p>The training will cover skills such as acting, directing, production, set design, makeup, and cinematography.</p>

<p>Speaking at the signing ceremony in Nairobi on 7th October, ALP founder Dr. Wale Akinyemi, an author of 26 books, said the project extends his organisation's vision of making storytelling more accessible.</p>

<blockquote><p>Traditional publishing excluded many voices because of long, rigid processes. At African Legends, we believe everyone has a story—the difference is in how it is told.</p></blockquote>

<p>He stated that the goal is to convert published stories into motion pictures that can inspire and empower audiences.</p>

<p>The project has received strategic backing from the Kenya Film Commission.</p>

African Legends Publishing founder Dr. Wale Akinyemi with Nigerian actor and director Mike Ezuruonye

<p>The Commission's Director of Strategy, Collins Okoth, was present at the event to affirm its support.</p>

<p>Also in attendance was Paul Mukoma, founder of the creative arts training centre Talanta Institute, which will be involved in the skills development aspect of the partnership.</p>

<p>Mike Ezuruonye described the collaboration as an effort to build bridges across the continent.</p>

<p>He explained that the aim is to cultivate a new generation of storytellers equipped to take African narratives to a global audience.</p>

<blockquote><p>This is not just about making films - it’s about building bridges across Africa and creating a new generation of storytellers who can take our shared narratives to the world.</p></blockquote>

<p>African Legends Publishing has previously released several notable titles from the region, including '<i>The Man Who Refused to Fail' </i>by Ndegwa Gakinya, <i>'Stretch'</i> by Dr. Harriet Wandera, and <i>'Unsilenced'</i> by Andrew Mutha Kabeke.</p>

<p>Ultimately, the collaboration aims to build a creative ecosystem that merges the publishing and film industries to generate employment, shape culture, and elevate African storytelling on the world stage.</p>

Paul Mukoma, founder of Princecam Media and proprietor of Talanta Institute, Nollywood actor and director Mike Ezuruonye, African Legends Publishing founder Dr. Wale Akinyemi and Collins Okoth, Director of Strategy at the Kenya Film Commission

A landmark deal signed in Nairobi will see Nollywood powerhouse Mike Ezuruonye team up with a local publisher to turn Kenyan books into major films for global streaming giants.

Nollywood star Mike Ezuruonye launches major film project in Kenya - What it means for creatives

<p>The world’s greatest cold case isn’t a murder or a heist. It's a disappearing act.</p>

<p>In 2011, a figure known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/news/world/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-hits-new-records-heads-for-dollar10000-as-bubble-fears-grow-2024081610342715816"><mark style="color: rgb(184, 0, 0); background-color: inherit;" class="pen-dark-red">the creator of Bitcoin</mark></a>, sent a final, cryptic email and vanished from the internet.</p>

<p>They left behind two things: a world-changing technology and a digital wallet containing a fortune worth over Sh12 trillion, untouched in over a decade.</p>

<p>In the time after, journalists, detectives, and cryptographers have hunted for the person behind the pseudonym.</p>

<p>The trail leads to reclusive geniuses, defiant businessmen, and trailblazing pioneers.</p>

<p>On October 31, 2008, amidst a global financial crisis that eroded public trust in traditional banking institutions, an internet user named Satoshi Nakamoto published a nine-page paper, titled ‘Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System’, to a cryptography mailing list.</p>

A futuristic illuminated version of the Bitcoin logo

<p>It outlined a method for creating a digital currency that did not require a central authority, like a bank or government, to issue it or to validate transactions.</p>

<p>Instead, transactions would be verified by a network of users and recorded on a public ledger called a blockchain.</p>

<p>A few months later, on January 3, 2009, Nakamoto brought his creation to life, mining the first block of the Bitcoin network, known as the &lsquo;genesis block.&rsquo;</p>

<p>Embedded within its code was a text that read: ‘The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks,’ a political statement in protest of the 2008 financial crisis.</p>

The genesis block of Bitcoin, with the text ‘The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks,’ embedded within

<p>Just over a week later, on January 12, 2009, the first-ever Bitcoin transaction took place when Nakamoto sent 10 bitcoins to cryptographer Hal Finney, a man who would later become a central figure in the search for Satoshi's identity.</p>

<p>For the next two years, Nakamoto <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/business/how-bitcoin-started-the-history-and-current-state-2024082122105831061"><mark style="color: rgb(184, 0, 0); background-color: inherit;" class="pen-dark-red">actively collaborated with other developers on the Bitcoin software</mark></a>, communicating solely through emails and online forums, keeping their identity completely hidden.</p>

<p>Then, in April of 2011, the communications ceased.</p>

<p>After handing over control of the project's code repository to developer Gavin Andresen, Satoshi Nakamoto sent a final email stating, &quot;I've moved on to other things.&quot;</p>

<p>They have not been heard from since.</p>

<p>Apart from being an enigmatic founder, Satoshi Nakamoto is also one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet, at least on paper.</p>

Nakamoto mined approximately 1.1 million bitcoins in the project's infancy

<p>Early blockchain analysis suggests that Nakamoto mined approximately 1.1 million bitcoins in the project's infancy.</p>

<p>These coins have never been spent or moved.</p>

<p>As of late 2025, that hoard of 1.1 million bitcoins is valued at over Sh12 trillion.</p>

<h2>The search for Satoshi: The main suspects</h2>

<p>The vacuum left by Nakamoto's disappearance has been filled with intense speculation.</p>

<p>Over the years, several individuals have been identified as possible candidates, each with compelling evidence for and against their candidacy.</p>

<p>A retired Japanese-American physicist and systems engineer, Dorian Prentice Satoshi Nakamoto was thrust into the spotlight by a March 2014 cover story in Newsweek magazine.</p>

Dorian Nakamoto was linked to Satoshi Nakamoto owing to his training as a physicist, his former work and his birth name, Dorian Prentice Satoshi Nakamoto

<p>A journalist pointed to his training as a physicist, his work on classified defence projects, and his libertarian political views.</p>

<p>The most striking piece of evidence was his birth name: Satoshi Nakamoto.</p>

<p>In an interview, Dorian Nakamoto was misinterpreted when he responded, "I am no longer involved in that and I cannot discuss it," after being questioned about his involvement with Bitcoin.</p>

<p>He later issued a firm denial, stating he had never heard of Bitcoin until the journalist contacted him.</p>

<p>He clarified he thought the question was about his previous classified work for the US military.</p>

<p>Hal Finney was a pre-eminent cryptographer and one of the earliest pioneers of the cypherpunk movement.</p>

Hal Finney was the recipient of the first ever Bitcoin transaction at its inception, receiving 10 bitcoins from Satoshi Nakamoto

<p>He was the first person, other than Nakamoto himself, to run the Bitcoin software and was the recipient of the first-ever Bitcoin transaction sent by Nakamoto on January 12, 2009.</p>

<p>Finney lived just a few blocks away from Dorian Nakamoto for a decade, a fact that some find too coincidental to ignore.</p>

<p>His writing style, when analysed, showed some similarities to Satoshi's.</p>

<p>However, Finney consistently denied being Satoshi until his death in 2014 from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).</p>

<p>He presented email logs showing his correspondence with Nakamoto, which supported his claim of being a collaborator, not the creator.</p>

<p>Years before Bitcoin's existence, in 1998, Nick Szabo designed a mechanism for a decentralised digital currency called 'Bit Gold.'</p>

Nick Szabo designed 'Bit Gold' in 1998 whose architecture is very similar to Bitcoin

<p>The architecture of Bit Gold is so similar to Bitcoin's that many consider it a direct precursor.</p>

<p>Linguistic analysis has also shown a remarkable similarity between Szabo's writing and the known works of Satoshi Nakamoto, including the use of specific phrases and stylistic tics.</p>

<p>Despite the strong circumstantial evidence, Szabo has repeatedly and forcefully denied being Bitcoin's creator.</p>

<p>In a 2014 email to author Dominic Frisby, he stated, &quot;I'm afraid you got it wrong doxing me as Satoshi, but I'm used to it.&quot;</p>

<p>An Australian computer scientist and businessman, Craig Wright is the only major candidate who publicly claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto.</p>

Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is the only person to claim to have been Satoshi Nakamoto, but has been rejected by the cryptocurrency community, who deemed his assertions as false

<p>In 2016, he came forward with what he asserted was proof: cryptographic signatures from keys associated with early Bitcoin blocks.</p>

<p>However, the proof he provided was quickly debunked by security researchers as a technical deception, a fake.</p>

<p>He has since failed to provide the one piece of irrefutable evidence that would end all speculation: moving even a fraction of a bitcoin from one of Satoshi's known addresses.</p>

<p>Despite winning a UK court case allowing him to claim he is Satoshi in some contexts, the overwhelming consensus in the cryptocurrency community is that his claims are unsubstantiated.</p>

<h2>Why Nakamoto's anonymity is crucial</h2>

<p>The enduring mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto is more than just a compelling riddle.</p>

<p>The creator's anonymity is a fundamental feature of Bitcoin itself.</p>

<p>By remaining faceless, Satoshi ensured that Bitcoin could not be attached to a single person or leader.</p>

<p>This prevents the project from having a central point of failure.</p>

<p>There is no CEO to be pressured by governments, no single figurehead whose personal flaws could undermine the technology, and no inventor to dictate its future.</p>

<p>Today, the creation of Satoshi Nakamoto is a global phenomenon.</p>

<p>It has spawned an entire industry of digital assets and is used by millions worldwide, including <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/business/domestic/kenya-ranks-3rd-in-the-world-among-countries-with-the-most-equal-adoption-of-crypto-2024072912135215227"><mark style="color: rgb(184, 0, 0); background-color: inherit;" class="pen-dark-red">a growing number of people in Kenya </mark></a>for investments, international trade, and remittances.</p>

<p>While the identity of the creator may never be definitively known, their invention continues to operate exactly as designed.</p>

A bust of Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of bitcoin, erected in the Graphisoft Park in Budapest, Hungary

In 2008, a mysterious figure named Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin, a technology now worth trillions of shillings, and then disappeared without a trace. They left behind a revolutionary financial system and a fortune of over Sh12 trillion that has never been touched. Read on to discover how bitcoin was created, why, and who the world has thought to be Satoshi Nakamoto since.

Unmasking Satoshi Nakamoto: Bitcoin's mysterious faceless creator

<p>The <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/entertainment/celebrities/king-kalala-3-men-army-split-unpaid-gig-2025082511071073656"><mark style="color: rgb(184, 0, 0); background-color: inherit;" class="pen-dark-red">comedy trio 3 Men Army </mark></a>and the producer and DJ Regun have officially announced their departure from NRG Radio.</p>

<p>The announcement was made on October 6, 2025, through a joint statement posted on their official social media channels, bringing an end to their chapter at the urban radio station.</p>

<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPdnRnDDfIW/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPdnRnDDfIW/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"> <div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div></div></div><div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><svg width="50px" height="50px" viewBox="0 0 60 60" version="1.1" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"><g transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)" fill="#000000"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></div><div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"><div> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"></div> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"></div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div> <div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"></div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"></div> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"></div> <div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"></div></div></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div></div></a><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPdnRnDDfIW/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by 3MenArmy (@3men_army)</a></p></div></blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

<p>In the statement, the entertainers described their tenure at the station as an "amazing chapter" filled with "love, laughs, and unforgettable moments on and off the mic."</p>

<p>They extended their appreciation to everyone who tuned in and supported their programme.</p>

<p>The statement concluded by looking toward the future, assuring their audience, "This isn't goodbye—it's just the next adventure. Stay tuned."</p>

<p>The partnership began when 3 Men Army and DJ Regun first joined NRG Radio.</p>

<p>Their show, titled 'The Hotbox,' became a key feature of the station.</p>

<p>The collaboration was a strategic move to merge the trio's massive digital following with NRG's broadcast platform.</p>

<p>The show’s format leveraged the group's signature unfiltered humour, with DJ Regun curating the  musical identity of the brand while also contributing to the on-air conversation.</p>

<p>Their departure follows a string of high-profile exits by superstars from NRG in recent years, with the station having previously seen the departure of influential personalities such as Andrew Kibe and Kamene Goro.</p>

<p>Other notable exits include veteran presenter Mwalimu Rachel, <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/entertainment/celebrities/king-kalala-announces-departure-from-nrg-radio-2024102822084308002"><mark style="color: rgb(184, 0, 0); background-color: inherit;" class="pen-dark-red">King Kalala</mark></a>, <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/entertainment/celebrities/natalie-githinjis-parting-shot-as-she-wraps-up-5-year-stint-at-nrg-radio-2024102822054440446"><mark style="color: rgb(184, 0, 0); background-color: inherit;" class="pen-dark-red">Natalie Githinji</mark></a>, and, more recently, Shaq The Yungin.</p>

<p>Beyond the airwaves, 3 Men Army continues to build their digital media empire.</p>

<p>Their primary platform is their YouTube channel, which features their popular skits and content.</p>

<p>They also command a significant audience on TikTok and Instagram, which serve as extensions of their brand.</p>

<p>In addition to their video content, the trio hosts the popular 'The 97s Podcast,' where they engage in long-form discussions on a range of social and cultural topics.</p>

<p>Their work is further supported by a portfolio of brand partnerships and endorsements with major corporations.</p>

<p>Similarly, DJ Regun continues his career as a prominent figure in the music and entertainment industry.</p>

<p>He remains an active professional DJ and music producer, handling corporate events, club nights, and music festivals.</p>

<p>Alongside his performance and production work, he is also involved in the organisation and promotion of music events.</p>

3 Men Army & DJ Regun announce departure from NRG Radio

The popular comedy trio and the producer have ended their chapter at the urban radio station, announcing their exit in a joint statement after a successful run hosting the show 'The Hotbox.'

<p>As of late 2025, the worlds of Kenyan music and global video gaming are colliding in spectacular fashion.</p>

<p>A growing wave of artists with Kenyan roots are seeing their tracks featured in some of the planet's biggest gaming franchises from publishers like Electronic Arts (EA), Konami, and Ubisoft.</p>

<p>This powerful cultural crossover is introducing the vibrant sounds of Kenya to millions of players, turning gaming sessions into a discovery platform for the nation's immense musical talent.</p>

<h3>Sofiya Nzau: 'Your Love' in EA Sports FC 26</h3>

<p>Murang'a-born <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/entertainment/celebrities/sofiya-nzau-at-tomorrowland-2025072205274350713"><mark style="color: rgb(184, 0, 0); background-color: inherit;" class="pen-dark-red">Afro-house sensation Sofiya Nzau </mark></a>became a global phenomenon in 2023 with her viral hit <i><strong>'Mwaki,'</strong></i> a collaboration with Brazilian producer Zerb that has since soared past 300 million streams on Spotify.</p>

<p>Now, her 2024 track <i><strong>'Your Love,'</strong></i> which features her signature vocals in the Kikuyu language, has landed a coveted spot on the recently released EA Sports FC 26 soundtrack.</p>

<p>The inclusion of the Antdot &amp; PLS&amp;TY remix in the world’s most popular football simulation, a series that sells over 20 million copies annually, cements her status as a global powerhouse.</p>

<h3>Matata: 'Not Today' in EA Sports FC 24</h3>

<p>The dynamic <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/entertainment/celebrities/matatas-song-not-today-secures-slot-in-ea-sports-fc-24-video-game-soundtracks-2024072913112381352"><mark style="color: rgb(184, 0, 0); background-color: inherit;" class="pen-dark-red">four-man group Matata</mark></a> has been a dominant force with their unique blend of Afrobeat, hip-hop, and dancehall.</p>

<p>Though now based in Norway, their Kenyan roots run deep.</p>

<p>Their track <i><strong>'Not Today,'</strong></i> featuring British singer Liam Bailey from their 2023 debut album Super Morio, <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/entertainment/celebrities/matatas-song-not-today-secures-slot-in-ea-sports-fc-24-video-game-soundtracks-2024072913112381352"><mark style="color: rgb(184, 0, 0); background-color: inherit;" class="pen-dark-red">was a standout inclusion on the EA Sports FC 24 soundtrack</mark></a>.</p>

<p>Its presence in the game, which marked the official rebranding from the legendary FIFA series, brought their energetic sound to the franchise's 150 million-strong global player base.</p>

<h3>KayCyy: Grammy-winning talent in EA Sports FC 24</h3>

<p>Kenyan-American <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/entertainment/kaycyy-kenyan-rapper-making-waves-grammy-recognition-and-working-with-kanye-lil-wayne-and-justin-bieber-2025041306481930436"><mark style="color: rgb(184, 0, 0); background-color: inherit;" class="pen-dark-red">rapper and producer KayCyy </mark></a>(born Mark Mbogo in Nairobi) has already made a significant mark on the music industry, famously collaborating with Kanye West on the Donda album.</p>

<p>His track <i><strong>'LOVE &amp; HATE' </strong></i>was also featured on the EA Sports FC 24 soundtrack.</p>

<p>The inclusion brought his introspective hip-hop and R&amp;B style to a massive global audience, resonating particularly with diaspora communities who are avid players of the game.</p>

<h3>Elsy Wameyo: 'River Nile' in eFootball 2024</h3>

<p>Nairobi-born, Adelaide-raised artist Elsy Wameyo channels her heritage into a powerful mix of hip-hop, gospel, and African rhythms.</p>

<p>Her track <i><strong>'River Nile,'</strong></i> from her 2022 EP Nilotic, found a home on the eFootball 2024 soundtrack.</p>

<p>Published by Konami, the eFootball series is a major competitor in the football simulation market, and Wameyo’s inclusion introduced her soulful and thought-provoking music to a dedicated and distinct segment of the football gaming world.</p>

<h3>Stella Mwangi: Multiple tracks in the Just Dance series</h3>

<p><a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/entertainment/stella-mwangi-lands-role-in-norwegian-tv-show-2024081710452642663"><mark style="color: rgb(184, 0, 0); background-color: inherit;" class="pen-dark-red">Kenyan-Norwegian rapper Stella Mwangi</mark></a> has had multiple tracks featured in the world's biggest dance rhythm game.</p>

<p>Her 2018 anthem <i><strong>'Not Your Ordinary'</strong></i> was included in Just Dance 2019.</p>

<p>She followed that up by having her 2019 track <i><strong>'Ma Itù'</strong></i> featured in Just Dance 2020.</p>

<p>With the Ubisoft-published series having sold over 70 million units, Mwangi's music has been the soundtrack to countless living room dance-offs.</p>

<p>So, the next time you boot up your console to score a goal in EA FC or hit a perfect routine in Just Dance, listen closely.</p>

<p>That beat dropping in your headphones could be from a studio right here in Nairobi.</p>

Kenyan artists featured on video game soundtracks || Sofiya Nzau

From the football pitches of EA Sports FC to the vibrant dance floors of Just Dance, the biggest video games in the world are turning up the volume on Kenya's hottest tracks. Find out which of your favourite artists have made the cut and are being heard by millions of players across the globe.

Local beats, global screens: Kenyan artists featured on video game soundtracks

<p>While observing their annual 'Respect for the Aged Day' in September 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced a new record: the nation is home to 99,763 individuals aged 100 or older.</p>

<p>This figure represents the highest concentration of centenarians globally and underscores a national average life expectancy of approximately 84.6 years, one of the world's highest.</p>

<p>In contrast, Kenya's average life expectancy is approximately 62 years.</p>

<p>While genetics, socioeconomic factors, and healthcare systems play significant roles, the traditional Japanese diet is consistently identified by nutritionists and epidemiologists as a primary driver of this remarkable longevity.</p>

<p>An examination of its core principles reveals practical lessons for improving health outcomes in Kenya using local foods and resources.</p>

<p>Here are five dietary principles from Japan that can be adapted for the Kenyan context.</p>

<h3>1. Prioritise marine-based protein</h3>

<p>The traditional Japanese diet features a <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/lifestyle/mens-health/16-whole30-fish-recipes-for-when-youre-craving-seafood-2024081714053536652"><mark style="color: rgb(184, 0, 0); background-color: inherit;" class="pen-dark-red">high intake of fish and seafood</mark></a>, consumed several times a week.</p>

<p>Oily fish like mackerel, sardines, and salmon are particularly prized for their high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids.</p>

The traditional Japanese diet features a high intake of fish and seafood

Japan is home to nearly 100,000 centenarians, a remarkable feat often credited to their national diet. But their secret to a long, healthy life isn't about exotic foods. We explore five powerful principles from their diet and how they can be applied directly to everyday Kenyan foods and habits.

Dan Kauna

Articles written by the author

What is a 'Quant'? Multi-million dollar field where Kenyan John Tingoi is now a global star

Nollywood star Mike Ezuruonye launches major film project in Kenya - What it means for creatives

Unmasking Satoshi Nakamoto: Bitcoin's mysterious faceless creator

3 Men Army & DJ Regun announce departure from NRG Radio

Local beats, global screens: Kenyan artists featured on video game soundtracks

Japan has nearly 100,000 centenarians: 5 lessons from their diet for Kenyans

How your police clearance certificate can become invalid in Kenya

11 of Jane Goodall's discoveries that changed how we view chimpanzees

Kasa Boss, Parroty, now Tipsy Gee - Who's next? Inside Toxic Lyrikali's beef trail

Accountant, record-breaker, sax legend: Kenny G's wild ride in instrumental jazz music

African instrumentalists who won Grammy Awards without singing

Employer of choice: What Kenyan talent really looks for in a workplace

PSV, TSV, or SPV? What's the difference between these vehicles on Kenyan roads?

Sati Gata-Aura's 1947 MG/TC is Kenya's most elegant car - Here's how it was judged

First-time voter? Essential steps to register for 2027 Kenyan elections

Hot new hits by Kenyan artists this week

Bob Dewar: Quiet visionary behind Concours d'Elegance

How We Are Nubia got their name: Kenyan R&B duo tells all [Pulse Interview]

Role of community, peer learning in career growth for Kenyans

When minors can be charged, according to Kenyan law