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The cultural story behind Muslim men’s headwear and its global fashion influence
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 07, 2025

In Muslim communities worldwide, men’s headwear such as the kufi, taqiyah, and ghutra reflects this blend of tradition and style.

TikTok launches artists’ platform in Kenya to boost music growth, fan engagement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Key features of the platform include song and post performance analytics, detailed audience insights, step-by-step guides to TikTok tools and the new...

TikTok deletes 450,000 videos in Kenya for policy violations in first quarter of 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 05, 2025

Over 43,000 accounts in Kenya were banned for engaging in activities that violated the platform’s rules, including impersonation, spreading harmful co...

Nine must-know TikTok life hacks you’ll wish you tried sooner
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 13, 2025

From the kitchen to your charging cables, TikTok creators have turned common problems into quick-fix opportunities, often with tools you already have...

TikTok launches ‘manage topics’ feature to let users personalise video feeds
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 06, 2025

TikTok’s For You page algorithm traditionally learns from user behaviour such as video likes, shares, and watch time to tailor content.

Gen Zs are the new force behind shifting consumer priorities, trends - study
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 03, 2025

Generally, the shifting trend paints a picture of a maturing consumer base, where purchase decisions are increasingly driven by expectations of produc...

Cold showers: The wellness trend making waves, but are they for everyone?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 10, 2025

Cold showers are far more than just a trendy wellness fad. With potential benefits such as improved mood, enhanced immunity, muscle recovery, and bett...

Ghibli Effect: The anime-inspired trend sweeping social media
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 25, 2025

Powered by artificial intelligence, this viral trend reimagines selfies and portraits in the visual style of Studio Ghibli, Japan’s iconic animation h...

Record 120 million people displaced worldwide - UN report
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 14, 2024

The report indicates an alarming rise in the growing number of individuals fleeing conflict within their own countries.

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