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Style
Baggy and Oversized: Why Campus Streetwear Refuses to Shrink
A dive into the ongoing popularity of oversized silhouettes among university students in Nairobi.
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We follow the people, places, sounds, looks, arguments, jokes, and ideas shaping young Kenya now.
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Music
Sound
The East African Exchange: Kenya-Tanzania Collabs
How artists across the border are fusing Bongo Flava, Gengetone, and Arbantone into a unified regional sound.
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Money
Economy
The Soft Life Aesthetic vs. The Real Cost of Living
Balancing the pressure to maintain a curated lifestyle against Nairobi's rising economic realities.
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Internet
Culture
The Telegram Trap: Digital Privacy for Kenyan Women
Navigating the blurred lines of digital safety, group chats, and the hidden risks of messaging apps.
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