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TikTok Deletes 334,000 Kenyan Videos Over Community Standards Breach

TikTok has announced the removal of over 334,000 videos from its platform in Kenya during the third quarter of the previous year. This action, revealed in the Q3 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report published on Fe…

Feb 6, 2025

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Inside American Church Offering Cannabis as Sacrament

In a notable intersection of spirituality and cannabis culture, the International Church of Cannabis in Denver, Colorado has gained significant attention both nationally and internationally by incorporating marijuana…

Jan 31, 2025

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TikTok's 24-Hour Shutdown Drama Ends with Trump's 90-Day Reprieve

TikTok's status in the United States took a dramatic turn this past weekend as the platform faced an abrupt suspension, only to resume operations just hours later. This situation unfolded against a backdrop of escalat…

Jan 20, 2025

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Americans Embrace Chinese Social Platform RedNote Ahead of Possible TikTok Ban

As the US government contemplates a ban on TikTok, American users are increasingly turning to a Chinese alternative known as RedNote, resulting in significant shifts within the social media landscape. RedNote, a popul…

Jan 14, 2025

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Kenyan Youth 'Occupy' Nairobi Concerts as Social Media Trend Disrupts Events

On New Year's Eve 2025, Nairobi celebrated with an impressive fireworks display, while chaos erupted outside Uhuru Gardens as groups of young Kenyans attempted to force their way into a concert. This trend, referred t…

Jan 5, 2025

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Tahidi High Star Dies at 40 After Battle with Kidney Disease

The Kenyan entertainment industry is mourning the sudden passing of Xavier Jerry Nato, a prominent actor known for his role in the popular television series "Tahidi High." Nato, affectionately referred to as "X-man,"…

Dec 31, 2024

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Kenya to Host Grammy Academy Headquarters, Not Awards Show as Previously Reported

The Kenyan government has officially announced its plans to establish a creative music academy, marking a strategic collaboration with Grammy Global Ventures (GGV), rather than hosting the Grammy Awards as previously…

Dec 20, 2024

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Kisumu Crowd Storms Stage After Koffi Olomide's Brief, Pre-Recorded Performance

Kisumu hosted Congolese music legend Koffi Olomide on Saturday night during the Msuqa Festival, but the highly anticipated concert fell significantly short of fan expectations. The event held at the Jomo Kenyatta Inte…

Dec 17, 2024

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King Kaka and Nana Owiti Announce Separation After 13 Years Together

Kenyan rapper King Kaka announced his separation from long-term partner Nana Owiti on Tuesday, describing the decision as the result of careful consideration. The couple, who has been together for over 13 years and sh…

Dec 17, 2024

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How Kenyans Are Increasingly Staging Fake Graduation Photos

In Kenya, approximately 658,000 students enrol in universities each year, embarking on diverse academic journeys. However, a considerable number of these students do not complete their degrees, prompting the creation…

Dec 16, 2024

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Kenyan Musicians Defend Performances at Uhuru Gardens Amid Public Outcry

Kenyan musicians are facing significant online backlash following their performances at the Jamhuri Day celebrations held at Uhuru Gardens, where they entertained President William Ruto and other dignitaries. Esteemed…

Dec 15, 2024

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Super Mazembe's "Kasongo" Finds New Life in Kenyan Political Satire

The evergreen song "Kasongo," originally performed by Orch Super Mazembe, is experiencing a resurgence in Kenya, now linked to social and political commentary. Originally written by the iconic Alley Katele, who also t…

Dec 14, 2024

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Nairobi Governor Honours Rap Icon E-Sir with Road Naming in South C

Nairobi County has unveiled an initiative to honour prominent Kenyan artists by renaming several city roads after them. The decision was announced by Governor Johnson Sakaja during the 2024 Jamhuri Day celebrations at…

Dec 12, 2024

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President Ruto Pledges Ksh500 Million to Bring Grammys to Kenya

Kenya is making a striking move to host the Grammy Awards, an event that has exclusively taken place in the United States since its inception in 1959. President William Ruto yesterday announced this ambitious initiati…

Dec 10, 2024

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Senator Asige Takes Sauti Sol to Court Over Music Rights

Senator Crystal Asige has presented her testimony before the High Court, detailing her contentious separation from Sol Generation Record label. The case centres on allegations of intellectual property rights violation…

Nov 23, 2024

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MP Sudi Celebrates Timba XO Waitress on Her Graduation

Oscar Sudi, the Kapseret Member of Parliament and proprietor of the renowned Timba XO club in Eldoret, has publicly commended one of his employees for her remarkable academic accomplishment. Cytzal Lunyaji, a committe…

Nov 22, 2024

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TikTok Star 'Billionaire' Akoko Dies in Kibera Mob Attack

Nairobi law enforcement authorities have launched an intensive search for a group of bodaboda operators implicated in the fatal assault of a university student in the Kibera slums. The incident, which occurred on Sund…

Nov 20, 2024

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EXPLAINED: Why Lions Ignore Tourists in Safari Vehicles

You've likely seen pictures and videos of lions and cheetahs on top of tourist vehicles in the wild without any apparent danger. This behavior challenges the conventional perception that these apex predators would ins…

Nov 18, 2024

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Kenya: TikTok Removes 360,000 Videos in Major Safety Crackdown

TikTok has implemented extensive measures to enhance platform safety in Kenya, resulting in the removal of over 60,000 accounts and 360,000 videos. The social media giant detailed these actions in its recently release…

Nov 13, 2024

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The Troubling Decline of Reggae Concerts in Kenya

Reggae music has long held a strong presence in Nairobi's vibrant entertainment scene, with weekly "Aluta" parties that can run for up to 36 hours straight. Last weekend, the city bore witness to a stark contrast in t…

Nov 8, 2024