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Kenya has experienced a significant surge in social media use and consumption, shaping the country’s communication landscape and influencing various aspects of society. With the surge there has been key trends, challenges, and opportunities associated with social media in Kenya. Social media has ushered in a new era of connection and communication for Kenyans, forging a vibrant and interconnected society. This digital realm has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of daily life, empowering individuals to nurture meaningful relationships and stay abreast of current events. A large percentage of social media users fall within the age bracket of 18 to 35 years, contributing to the vibrant and dynamic nature of online conversations. The widespread use of social media in Kenya has also played a crucial role in shaping public discourse. Citizens now have a platform to voice their opinions, discuss current affairs, and participate in social and political debates. This democratization of information has contributed to a more informed and engaged citizenry.

StivoH2022:
This is confusing...so inflation is not supposed to be that low or what does this economist trying to insinuate


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdgsSAeLbz0?si=ebHmt-QsyJDQS7iJ

He's worried about the low inflation turning into deflation.

AskiaHarem:
I’ll give you another chance; try again.

Ok, I'll give it another try.

Nigeria's inflation rate is high due to a number of factors:
Currency depreciation: The naira has depreciated, which has contributed to inflation.
Fuel prices: Higher gasoline prices have contributed to inflation.
Transportation costs: Transportation costs have increased, which has contributed to inflation.
Food prices: Food prices have increased, which has contributed to inflation. Food inflation accounts for a large portion of Nigeria's inflation.
Reforms: Reforms by the government, such as cutting subsidies for electricity and petrol, have contributed to inflation.


But why the huge difference yet both countries are in the mid of structural adjustments. Kenya's inflation this month is at 2.7 %, just a month after the opposition joined to save govt, which was teetering on the cusp of the abyss. Biggest blame is the naira.

AskiaHarem:
Literally nothing happened outside of currency revaluation. I don’t think you understand how Nigeria newly started working its restructuring and rebasing calculations. Which is why those numbers haven’t negatively affected anything on ground in any meaningful way. Nigeria’s literally in the same operating condition & position it was a couple years ago when its gdp was 500+ Billion and per capita.

Worry about Ruto & Xo Jinping

Is this really true because I've seen the Naira was allowed to float freely for the first time in decades and it tanked like crazy. No rebasing was done. Also, inflation is in the high 32-33 % which is the highest for 28 years. So there is no way you can say nothing has changed on the ground. Judging by the way Nigerians swiftly left the streets and ended protests after receiving a token of rice its very likely things arent really good.

Kenya has been voted to become a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation, Ice Hockey’s FIFA equivalent. During the international congress held in Greece, Kenya and Bahrain were voted in as new members with no reservations. Such overwhelming approval suggests that both teams effectively met the expectations and standards set by the International Ice Hockey Federation, highlighting their commendable performance in recent tournaments. This milestone now opens the doors for the creation of competitive local leagues in both countries and participation in international competitions. Aside from South Africa, Kenya is the only sub-Saharan African country with an ice rink.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjV4gd5Oo2g

My reading of the current happenings in the country is we are sitting on a serious powder keg. People need to be very careful, moreso the leaders. They cant afford to get it wrong twice. The consequences will be dire.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMgI2IZCTZE&t=176s

Someone was asking what the numerous airstrips in Kenya are used for. The great aviation guru Sam Chui has a great video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0Q93kHnS1U&t=339s

Before the war in Myanmar, Kenya hosted the two largest refugee camps in the world, Kakuma and Dadaab. They are so big they are effectively among the top 10 largest cities in the country by population with each camp hosting over 250 K people. The total number of registered refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya is over half a million. Compared with the previous years, there is an increase in the total population of refugees, mainly because of new arrivals from South Sudan, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia and Somalia. As of 31 January 2023, Dadaab Refugee Camp population stood at 339,108 individuals (70,766 households). Of these, 233,828 individuals (45,338 households) are registered/documented. A total of 105,280 individuals (25,428 households) were profiled awaiting registration by the Department of Refugee Services (DRS).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix_EICvHeH4&t=890s


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyCIAeg1CKU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW4SN3e4Uug?si=eEMi50gTtLZziCqV

Asianplug:
Significant differences my brother. With the exception of perhaps Myanmar, the others doing a lot better in having more livable villages, towns and cities.

Even India that is globally infamous for being dirty and disorganized, doesn’t look as dusty as African towns and villages. The main issue is that we in SSA don’t see any problem in having dusty looking villages and towns. It’s not like we can’t afford to change it if we really want. My prayer is for Africa to get better so that Blacks rating will improve too.

I think everyone is trying in their own way. Dust in many parts of Africa is a result of Sahara and dry conditions, something you wont find in SE Asia with their rainforests and mangroves. But some SE Asian countries are as shytholic as any African country if not worse. Asia as a whole has the rich, middle, and poor countries. Rich include Japan, S. Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, middle include Philipines, Indonesia, India and so forth, then the poor are countries like Laos that have become mini-colonies of the Chinese, Burma with the unending ethnic wars, Cambodia after the Khmer Rouge still looks like an apocalyptic super farm. The countries that have failed Africa the most are the ones who were promising in the past, read Nigeria, Ghana, SA, Kenya etc. These are countries that should by now be in the leagues of S. Korea. But they are definitely better than the worst in Asia by far! But there are definitely somewhat success stories in Africa too, countries that rose from the dust so to speak, such as Rwanda after the genocide has put its act together, Botswana has managed to improve itself through proper resource management, Namibia too, and the island nations of Mauritius, Seychelles, and Cape Verde. Africans need to do more though, no doubt.!

Asianplug:
The bickering here between Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana etc about which country is best, isn’t helpful. The painful truth is that Africa is seriously lagging behind the rest of the world.

In the past, Europe was the top dog, before North America joined them. Some Latin American countries like Argentina also became successful and Australia completed the exclusive list.

Asia and Africa were dirt-poor but today, Asia is advancing rapidly and building modern infrastructure that puts both America and Europe to shame. I have traversed several Asian countries, covering their tourist destinations in my YouTube channel and it pains me that Africa could do better yet we are so behind.

You can’t find open gutters in Asian villages talk more of their cities, but open gutters are common all over African cities. Majority of pictures that comes from Africa are always showing dusty villages and towns. But in Asia, you won’t see red earth, it’s either covered with tiles or lawns.

https://youtube.com/shorts/oH7y6IgnlGA?si=bmd3sVNbVhAOvSE3

You have can have a glimpse of how advanced South East Asia has become. A region that used to drag last with Africa. It’s really sad.

Whats the difference between SE Asian shytholes like Myanmar, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, and Laos and African countries like CAR, Swaziland, Congo, Niger, Togo, and Somalia?

Kenya Railway's Premium Class


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNz_LsUiTj4

popizaino:
Suprising to see kenya 🇰🇪 have more airports than Japan . What are they doing with this number of airports ?

That definitely includes small airstrips and private airstrips. National parks in Kenya have lots of those, plus private ranches like Vipingo Golf Course have their own. JKIA & Wilson - Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Isiolo, and Lamu are the major airports in Kenya. The rest are small airstrips with several in each county.

I think we finally have a video that aptly covers the world-class amenities at Konza Technopolis. The laying of horizontal infrastructure is finally done at this Smart City - smartest in Africa. Some of the advanced features shown in this excellent video include; automatic waste management through vending machines (street garbage is automatically sucked into a tunnel for instant incineration and/or recycling), humongous utility tunnels crisscrossing the city, smart poles (panic/emergency buttons on every street light and smart sensors and cameras connected to fast-speed wifi for monitoring the weather, traffic, and security), advanced water/sewer management system, underground powerlines, drone corridor, etc etc. The second phase has kicked off in earnest which is the building of vertical infrastructure, i.e buildings.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OglkWAKScp8

Construction progress of $250M Talanta Sports City stadium in Nairobi. Slated for completion Dec 2025 in readiness for Afcon 2027 showpiece.

Lokichar, small town in Kenya's arid north in Turkana county. Beautiful highway.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QQWg7dNZNk?si=LQac68gq5ZUIxPZc

Mass relocation of UN staff from New York to Nairobi

https://www.youtube.com/live/NhuEjsxw5bo?si=IzYxqmQ0Z2CeF-sC

I guess she's a passport sis too!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMvaBuKSoQw


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9UIJjPfDr8

GeneralDae:
There are black Americans who have been living in Nigeria for years as well. They live and work quietly in mostly Abuja. Maybe not as many as what you would find in Kenya and Ghana especially but they are there.
It’s like a Ghanaian asking you why there aren’t so many black Americans in Kenya like in Ghana. If you answer by saying they go to Ghana for spirituality then Ghanaians would also accuse you of limiting the diversity of experiences of those black Americans travelling to Ghana to just spirituality.

Granted. This is a valid observation. The presence of black Americans in different countries can be attributed to a range of experiences and motivations. There are various reasons why Black Americans might choose to live in or visit different parts of Africa, could include economic opportunities, historical ties, educational pursuits, or simply personal preferences. It’s important not to generalize, each person’s story and purpose for being in these countries can vary widely. Atleast from my own experience, most of the black Americans in Kenya are simply moving away from the madness in America, gun violence, mass shootings, crazy inflation, a sense of belonging, you know it feels great being around people who look exactly like you, zero racism, for the first time you can simply exist in peace without looking over your shoulder as a black man/woman etc and the fact that Kenya offers an ideal quality of life comparative to what they had in America. My concern was with the naive guy's monomaniacal perspective of African Americans.

BeforeJuly:
You've clearly lost the plot because how does a passport bro equate genuine black American tourists? They are called PASSPORT BRO'S for a reason smart ass. Pretty sure you've never heard the passport bro tag all your life. Thats the only logical reason anyone would react like you have.
You're on here trying to 'educate' on black unity and power when that guys whole brand and personality is finding the cheapest place where his dollars wield more power and the girls are willing to do anything for the dollars and dreams of a green card.
That guy has a whole ass community of passport bros (they literally call themselves that).
Your smart ass should watch this video because clearly you do not know nothing about him. I really hope you're bright enough to grasp what they say and imply in this video too because I'm not so convinced you would.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV0gbMIDfUY?si=cjo-7b4mDZt02ntG

So you think Kenya is the cheapest country in Africa, cheaper than Nigeria ? Jokes on you! There are tonnes of cheap aass countries like Nigeria where the value of the local currency is useless and a typical American would become an instant millionaire. But they dont go there. Why? Because of other things, including the quality of life, constant access to electricity, etc. Thats why Nigerians and other Africans are trooping to Kenya and vlogging about it day and night. It's important to understand that the conversation around black American travelers, including passport bros, isn't just about stereotypes or seeking relationships abroad. There are layers to this conversation that touch on economic freedom, cultural exchange, and even the search for identity outside the confines of Western society.

Your claim doesn't fully explain the diversity of motivations behind black Americans traveling abroad. Reducing the movement to a simple narrative of exploitation overlooks the complexity of why humans seek different experiences and connections in other countries.

It's also crucial to be careful not to lump everyone into the same box. Travel, whether for leisure, relationships, or self-discovery, is multifaceted, and discussions around black unity and empowerment can apply to many of these contexts, or NOT!

I encourage you to look deeper into the various reasons behind these movements and not just focus on the surface-level interpretation. Watch the initial video I shared that drove you nuts to understand why the guy interviewed (not Auston) moved to Kenya with his mum and has stayed for 10 years. Why didnt they move to Nigeria for instance? Thats all explained.

BeforeJuly:
Is this some joke or are you that obtuse?

Do you know how you look fighting tooth and nail for a passport bro?
Man you need to have some shame for real. Tf.

You sound frustrated over a simple video. According to self-hating co.ck- suckers like you white people who visit Africa are tourists but black Americans who do the same are passport bros. What then do we call Nigerians drowning in the high seas heading for Europe?

BeforeJuly:
Man are you on something? How does me stating facts about passport bros warrant this your response?

Can you read?

Does the Nigerian sis whose video I posted who also incessantly praises and lives in Kenya also qualifies as a passport bro as per your Fox news interpretation?

BeforeJuly:
I've watched many 'passport bro' YouTube content in the last couple of days and I've realized these guys add no value besides injecting a few thousand dollars into the economy. They don't pay tax and just want to fulfill all their lustful fantasies they'd pay huge buck for in the USA.

Do Nigerians add any value where they go? Maybe we should start charging a 'fantasy tax' to balance the scales!

BeforeJuly:
You need to stop posting 'passport bros' as some sort of Kenyan win here.

I've watched that guys content. All he has in his head is the cheap hook ups he can get in Kenya and Africa at large.

I bet you wouldn't cry if I posted nigerian refugees in Kenya. Someone should tell you that Kenya offers more than just cheap thrills; there's rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and, well... actual respect for people!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Ns5vgjC9E&t=308s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD-Fb_hmL38?si=CaBsK35e3Q1LjTT_

New York Vs Nairobi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbCVboKSBQ0?si=Hw56QIKQJKcLSgBU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPa9W2Eb-ME?si=ss8Ur0uukneCPskx

Matatu street art in KE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4o0i02GwVo?si=RS8PxTSLTewMryp7

Some interesting perspectives


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARYXBZrB_l0?si=1JfJcVLxEXw9R7fb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvKJt8UE1Pg?si=FWqCqNrjtE_ftNur