Editions Shika-Mama
Evidently a sister label of Edition Shika-Shika, both being operated by Umoja Productions of Nairobi,Press to see what we have in stock 
Editions Somajeko
A label from Nairobi’s Doromy Instrument Company, which was also behind the Doromy, Golden Toddy and Pino labels.Press to see what we have in stock
Editions Suplov
Bana Likasi is the name Lovy Longomba - leader of Super Mazembe - used when he recorded for Audio Productions Ltd. in Nairobi.” The label imprint was Editions Suplov.Press to see what we have in stock
Editions Tillo
Probably a Congolese label.Press to see what we have in stock
Editions Tobina
Label recorded and published by Jaca Productions and produced by AC Kochomo, a Kisumu producer who worked often with Luo bands such as Orch Sega-Sega.Press to see what we have in stock
Editions Tshioyo
Congo in Kenya labelPress to see what we have in stock
Editions Vévé
The main label for Verckys productions in the early to mid 1970sPress to see what we have in stock
Editions Zigo
Distributed by Melodica, this label seems to have been either a sister label or a successor to Editions Biby. It was evidently run by Coco Zigo Mike, a Congolese singer who was originally in Orch Shama Shama, then worked in Kenya with Orch Viva Makale, Orch Kombe Kombe and later in the 1980s with Orch Moja One and Orch Virunga.Press to see what we have in stock
EMI
One of the bigger labels that mostly operated in West AfricaPress to see what we have in stock
Equator Records
In the late 1950s English expat Charles Worrod bought the assets of East African Records and by 1960 had launched Equator Sound Studio and with it the label. Its roster included many legendary figures of Kenyan music including Fadhili William, Daudi Kabaka, Peter Tsotsi and Nashil Pichen, as well as top Ugandan singers Fred Masagazi and Charles and Frida Sonko. The label folded in 1974 when Worrod left the country as a result of laws that barred him from running a business unless he became a Kenyan citizen.Press to see what we have in stock
Esso
A subsidiary label of Equator sound studios, released one promotion single in the mid 60'sPress to see what we have in stock
Eunice Harmonic Sounds
Kikuyu label, so far documented only one released single.Press to see what we have in stock
FBR
Produced by Fred and William Records.Press to see what we have in stock
FEG Disco
Label with Kikuyu and Lingala output.Press to see what we have in stock
Forvics
Kikuyu labelPress to see what we have in stock
Furaha
Early Chandarana label output, began in the 1960sPress to see what we have in stock
G.R.S.
Golden Rings Saudika label featured music by CDM Kiratu, prominent Kikuyu musician.Press to see what we have in stock
Gakindu Boys
Not much info on this label around, only seen one release by Rift Valley Bros.Press to see what we have in stock
Gatundu Boys
The label is by a self-promoted or locally backed Kikuyu band from Gatundu, a small town in Central Province that’s 10 miles west of Thika and best known as the birthplace of Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya’s first president.Press to see what we have in stock
Genidia
A polygram subsidiary label for releses by Tabu Ley Rochereau and his Orchestra Afrisa.Press to see what we have in stock
Githiga K. Sound
Another private Kikuyu label. Few releases.Press to see what we have in stock
Gor Mahia
Named after a courageous warrior with magical powers of Luo folklore and not, as I once thought, after the Kenyan football team of the same name. This appears to be the label of benga producer Omoso Rabuor and to have operated in the mid 1970s.Press to see what we have in stock
Hifi
label featuring songs by Fadhili WilliamPress to see what we have in stock
Hippo Record
It seems to have been primarily an outlet for productions by Luo bandleader George Ramogi (1945-97), whose Continental Kilo Jazz Band - later shortened to CK Jazz - mixed benga and rumba styles to great effect.Press to see what we have in stock
Hit Parade
Produced by Audio Productions of Nairobi, the company behind APL, Sound of Music and other labels, this is the main label for Jimmy Moni Mambo’s Orch Shika Shika of the late 1970s-early 1980s.Press to see what we have in stock
Hoditone
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Holy Ghost
Private label of David Waciuma. A religious connection here as the label reads "Jesus Christ is coming again, be ready to meet him!"Press to see what we have in stock
Hudson Production
Hudson Radio Service had another label, Edition de Hudson, that also recorded Congolese bands.Press to see what we have in stock
Hundhwe
An AP Chandarana of Kericho label that put out a host of records by Luo benga bands in the 1970s.Press to see what we have in stock
Ihoya Riakwa
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Imanuel
Gospel Kikuyu LabelPress to see what we have in stock
Ingwe
City Sounds sub label for Kikuyu artists.Press to see what we have in stock
Internationale Musique Du Afrique
An Andrew Crawford Productions label from the early 1980s.Press to see what we have in stock
ISA
The label of Tabu Ley Rochereau. Given the popularity and influence of one of the masters of Congolese music, it is highly likely these were pressed in Kenya under the same catalogue numbers as in the Congo.Press to see what we have in stock
Isuni-Yilu
Label from 1980s focusing on Wanyika Stars and Kamba bands.Press to see what we have in stock
J. Sila Super Sound
Doug Paterson’s sleevenotes to the CD compilation, Best of Kakai Kilonzo & Les Kilimambogo Brothers Vol II (Shava) describes Joseph Sila, vocals and guitar, as one of the core members of the band in 1978. Soon after this time, though, he and Joseph Mwania, vocals and bass, split from band leader Kakai Kilonzo to form their own band, Original Kilimambogo.Press to see what we have in stock
Jachan Jakinda
Seems to be a one-off single on this label.Press to see what we have in stock
Jalupo
n Andrew Crawford Production label featuring the Luo band who grew out of the Kiwiro Boys Band. As Orch Sega Sega, they also recorded for Kung Fu, Piny Omer and Wageso.Press to see what we have in stock
Jambo
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Jarateng
Luo music with nyatiti driven folkloric musicPress to see what we have in stock
Jawima
Nndependent label from the 80sPress to see what we have in stock
JB Super Sound
Kikuyu labelPress to see what we have in stock
Jera Inn
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Jet
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Jimbuki System Sounds
Kikuyu labelPress to see what we have in stock
JowiJa Mwomo
Luo label with base in NairobiPress to see what we have in stock
Joy Joy
AC Kochomo label with base in NairobiPress to see what we have in stock
Joy Sounds
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Judo
Sister label of Kung-Fu records. Released Luo bands.Press to see what we have in stock
Julus
An Audio Productions label that probably dates from the 1980s.Press to see what we have in stock
K.D.K.
Kikuyu label that was one of the outlets for recordings by Daniel Kamau’s Lulus Band.Press to see what we have in stock
K.M.S.
One of the labels of the prolific Kikuyu bandleader, Joseph Kamaru, the label name standing for Kamaru Music Store.Press to see what we have in stock
Kahungura
Undated Kikuyu single on a label that shares a PO box number with the Foundation label and may have been run by Joseph Gicheha, long a member of the Rift Valley Brothers.Press to see what we have in stock
Kaifa
Kaifa Records was an Ethiopian record label. It released 53 records between 1973 and 1977. Ali Abdella Kaifa, better known as Ali Tango, managed the company. Singers who recorded for Kaifa included Alemayehu Eshete, Bezunesh Bekele and Mahmoud Ahmed.Press to see what we have in stock
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Kaifa Records was an Ethiopian record label. It released 53 records between 1973 and 1977. Ali Abdella Kaifa, better known as Ali Tango, managed the company. Singers who recorded for Kaifa included Alemayehu Eshete, Bezunesh Bekele and Mahmoud Ahmed.Press to see what we have in stock
Kakai Kilonzo Sound
Kakai Kilonzo's (1954-87) own label, legendary Kamba musician.Press to see what we have in stock
Kalambya
The label is part of the same stable as the Matunda and Mercury labels.Press to see what we have in stock
Kalamindi
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Kamaru Successors
Sub label of City Sounds
Kambiti Heavy Stars
Kikuyu LabelPress to see what we have in stock
Kamukunji
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Kanunga Brother Sounds
Kikuyu labelPress to see what we have in stock
Karura Brothers Sounds
Label dedicated to the Kikuyu band, led by James Mbugua.Press to see what we have in stock
Kasanga
An intriguing label that appears to have had a longer history than most. Apart from the Kodedema Top Band and Elgonets singles, all the records with a KAS prefix come from the AIT master catalogue, suggesting that firm’s involvement at some stage.Press to see what we have in stock
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