Nairobi-based vocalist and songwriter Kathy Kyalo is turning heartbreak, vulnerability, and self-worth into music with her latest Afro-R&B single, “Always There,” officially released on 18th July 2026 across all major digital streaming platforms. Written by Kathy Kyalo and produced by Biko Beats, the song captures the emotional exhaustion that comes with being the person who is always available, always giving, and always showing up only to receive silence, broken promises, and little in return.
Best known as one half of Kenyan girl duo Taji Mziki, Kyalo has continued to grow beyond the duo, stepping into her own as a solo artist with a sound deeply rooted in Afro-R&B. Her music explores the realities of modern romance, self-discovery, and life in the city, drawing from everyday experiences to create songs that connect on a personal level.
Rather than simply dwelling on heartbreak, “Always There” feels like a moment of realization. Kyalo explores what happens when someone finally confronts the imbalance in a relationship and begins to understand that their worth should not be measured by how much another person chooses to give back. Musically, the track draws inspiration from the atmospheric world of late-night R&B, pairing smooth, intimate vocals with subtle African sonic textures. The result is a reflective Afro-R&B record that feels tailor-made for those quiet moments when emotions tend to speak louder than words.
Kyalo’s storytelling is one of the song’s biggest strengths. Her delivery is soft yet emotionally charged, allowing the lyrics to carry the weight of the experience without feeling overly dramatic. “Always There” taps into the kind of vulnerable conversations that often happen behind closed doors the ones about giving your all to someone and wondering why your effort is never returned.
The song also arrives at an exciting time for African R&B, as artists continue to push the genre beyond traditional boundaries. With its combination of classic R&B vulnerability and contemporary East African rhythms, “Always There” has the versatility to connect with listeners across streaming platforms, urban radio, and social media.
Its relatable theme also gives the track strong potential for relationship-focused content on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Reels, where stories of love, heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery continue to resonate with audiences.
For Kathy Kyalo, however, “Always There” is about more than creating a playlist-friendly record. It is another step in defining her voice as a songwriter and establishing herself as one of Kenya’s emerging Afro-R&B artists. Following the release, she is already back in the studio working on her next single, with the upcoming release expected to continue the musical journey she has started with “Always There.”
As she moves between her work with Taji Mziki and her growing solo career, Kathy Kyalo is proving that she has stories to tell and a soulful sound capable of making listeners stop, feel, and perhaps see their own experiences reflected in her music.