Somali bakeries Stories

How to make Kac Kac, the crispy Somali tea biscuits
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 01, 2025

Once a humble snack enjoyed alongside sweet Somali tea, Kac Kac has found new life in bakeries, cafes, and social media feeds worldwide.

Recipe: The spiced orange cake with unforgettable taste
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 12, 2025

In Kariokor, baker Shamim Abdullahi sells her spiced orange cakes in paper-wrapped slices; the aroma alone is enough to draw in passers-by from the bu...

New report sounds alarm on Kenya’s shrinking online freedoms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The State of Internet in Kenya: 2020–2024 study by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), released on Thursday, says government actions and restric...

Kenya’s gig economy experiencing explosive growth, but digital rights risks persist - BAKE
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 08, 2025

The report, by Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), reveals that the country has witnessed an exponential rise in content moderators, content creator...

Mahiza Cafe and Bakery: Eastleigh’s chocolate and dessert factory serving pistachio dreams, boba, and halal elegance
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 19, 2025

The design balances Middle Eastern chic with Nairobi flair. It is stylish but approachable, luxurious without being loud.

One dead as seawall under construction collapses in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 04, 2024

Project supervisor Mohamed Ali confirmed the news, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

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