15 Best East Africa Podcasts

1. Jioni - Voice of America

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Matangazo ya saa nzima kuhusu habari za kutwa, ikiwa ni pamoja ripoti kutoka kwa waandishi wetu sehemu mbali mbali duniani na kote Afrika Mashariki na Kati, na vile vile vipindi na makala maalum kuhusu afya, wanawake, jamii na maendeleo.MORE Category News, Health, Community
Producer/Network VOA
Email ****@voanews.com
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 2MTwitter 33.6KInstagram 410.3K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Horn

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The Horn of Africa is in turmoil. From revolution in Sudan to civil war in Ethiopia, from Somalia's political stalemate and the regional spread of jihadism to troubled East African democracies, the region's pace and scale of change are difficult to keep up with. The Horn, a podcast series from the International Crisis Group, helps make sense of it all. Host Alan Boswell and guests dive deep behind the headlines as they analyse events, debate diplomacy and discuss avenues toward peace. Hosted by Alan Boswell and produced by Maeve Frances Hosted on Acast. See acast...MORE Host Alan Boswell
Producer/Network International Crisis Group
Email ****@mcclatchydc.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 112 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. True Crime Kenya

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True Crime Kenya examines Kenyan crimes and cases through the art of storytelling. Each episode takes listeners on a thrilling journey through riveting stories of crime, investigation, and justice in this East African nation. Welcome to True Crime Kenya!? Written & Narrated by @thisisdeemnur? Produced by @wearepitchrMORE Producer/Network D.M. Nur
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 29 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Changu Chako, Chako Changu

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Changu Chako, Chako Changu ni makala inayozungumzia masuala ya historia, utamaduni, muziki na lugha ya Kifaransa Afrika Mashariki na Kati na duniani. Makala haya yatakuhabarisha pia kuhusu Jumuiya ya Kimataifa ya Watu Wanaotumia lugha ya Kifaransa kwenye Mawasiliano (L'OIF) na jinsi gani kujifunza na kuelewa lugha nyingine inaweza kuimarisha mahusiano kwenye sehemu zote za maisha ya binadamu.MORE Category History, Culture, Language
Host Ali Bilali
Producer/Network RFI Kiswahili
Email ****@rfi.fr
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Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. East Africa NGO

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Introducing non-governmental organizations and projects operating in East Africa. Hosted by Patrick Hill, president and founder of Team in Faith (teaminfaith.org), the podcast shares experiences, insight and anecdotes from the field in some of the poorest communities on the African continent.MORE Category Non-Governmental Organizations, Community Development, Humanitarian Work
Host Patrick Hill
Producer/Network Patrick Hill
Email ****@teaminfaith.org
Location Fort Portal, Kabarole, Uganda
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 298Twitter 142Instagram 227 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. StartUps And F*Ups

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A podcast for and about African startups, recorded at Norrsken House Kigali. We speak to founders, funders, and stakeholders from across the African startup ecosystem.
Host Arnold Kwizera
Producer/Network Norrsken East Africa
Location Ville de Kigali, Rwanda
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 881Twitter 8.3KInstagram 10.6K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Santuri Signal

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Santuri Signal is a showcase of East African sounds - diverse, innovative and experimental music from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and beyond. We record interviews with the DJ's, musicians and producers themselves, for discussions about their art. Stay on the look out for DJ mixes too!MORE Category Culture, Music, Collaboration and Innovation
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Kenya
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Facebook 5.1KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 6.8K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Boresha podcast

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We explore and bring to the fore non-mainstream artistic, cultural, and educational content across Tanzania & East Africa.
Category Culture, Education, Mental Health
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9. The Investors Hack with SBAN

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The Investors Hack with SBAN is your go-to podcast for insightful discussions on investing, entrepreneurship, and more in Tanzania and across East Africa. Join us as we bring together prominent figures from the investment realm to share their expertise, insights, and experiences. From navigating the complexities of investment opportunities to uncovering entrepreneurial strategies, this podcast aims to provide valuable content for anyone interested in maximizing their investment potential. Stay tuned for engaging conversations that will inspire and inform your investment journey.MORE Producer/Network Serengeti Angels
Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Afrika Ya Mashariki

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Kwenye makala ya Afrika ya Mashariki unahabarika na kuelimika juu ya changamoto za maisha ya wananchi wa Afrika Mashariki na eneo zima la maziwa makuu. Usipitwe na Makala ya Afrika ya Mashariki kwani unapata nafasi ya kutoa mawazo yako na kusikiliza wataalamu mbalimbali watakaokuwezesha kubadili fikra na kufikia maendeleo endelevu.MORE Category Socioeconomic Issues, Regional Development, Public Awareness
Producer/Network RFI Kiswahili
Email ****@francemm.com
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Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

11. The East Africa Travel Podcast by Diary of a Muzungu

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The East Africa Travel Podcast is hosted by Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of the popular travel blog Diary of a Muzungu. This podcast is inspired by Charlotte's life in a wooden house at Sunbird Hill on the edge of Kibale Forest in western Uganda, a National Park that is famous for chimpanzees, forest elephants, African Grey Parrots and Africa's biggest butterfly!What to expect from the weekly podcast:- Nature walks to the backdrop of inspiring birdsong - Featured destinations from across East Africa- Personal, well-researched travel advice- Lively chats with nature lovers and trail-blazing c..MORE Producer/Network Charlotte Beauvoisin
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Swahilivilla Online Podcast

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Hii imeanzishwa mjini Washington Dc na inaendeleza kazi zake katika mji wa Maryland. Inatumia lugha ya kiswahili na kingereza ili kuhabarisha kuhusu maswala mbalimbali ya kijamii hasa katika ukanda wa Marekani mashariki na Afrika mashariki. Itakuwa inakuletea habari mbalimbali za kijamii, siasa, burudani,michezo nk. Nakaribisha maoni yenu. Wasiliana nasi kwa Email:****@gmail.comMORE Category Society, Politics, Sports
Producer/Network Abubakar Abdulla
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Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. DAKIKA 45

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Strictly EastAfrican content in the fields of Music & lifestyle, we gossip all about this & we count down the top 30 hits that have gained massive air plays across EastAfrican media houses. We discuss brand new videos by either critics or applause. We bring your favourite celebrity closer to you through our interviews.MORE Category Music, Lifestyle, Media
Producer/Network Zedd
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Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

14. The Slate

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The Slate Podcast is an ongoing conversation between filmmaker Njue Kevin and guests in the industry where we talk about their specific films, the business, and being an independent filmmaker in East Africa.MORE Category Film Industry, Independent Filmmaking, Regional Creative Arts
Producer/Network Njue Kevin
Email ****@rocquepictures.net
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