Short-form video platform TikTok has responded to mounting concerns by pledging to intensify content review and moderation, just days after a petition advocating for its ban was presented in Kenya’s parliament. The move comes after TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew engaged in discussions with President William Ruto, vowing to uphold community standards and remove inappropriate … Read more
The introduction of the US cryptocurrency Worldcoin in Kenya has been halted following the company’s large-scale effort to enroll customers by utilizing iris scans as part of its global rollout. The Kenyan government’s action represents a setback in the worldwide launch of this product and draws attention to issues such as the collection of personal … Read more
Grace Mutai, a 32-year-old marketing professional in Nairobi, recently undertook a kitchen transformation after a promotion, opting for a sleek, modern design from Newmatic, a Singaporean firm. Mutai’s choice, which included a state-of-the-art fan-vented cooker, mirrors the escalating trend of Kenya’s affinity for premium home appliances – a market movement Newmatic has astutely capitalized on. … Read more