Author: Clinton Wanjala

  • Kenya: Top 10 Fashion Vloggers Worth Following in 2025

    Kenya: Top 10 Fashion Vloggers Worth Following in 2025

    Fast forward to 2025; in Kenya vlogging has become a good business, and Kenyan Fashion Vloggers are on the rise. You might think it is simple and all you need is just a photographer and a blog, well it’s more than that.

    We looked at some things before we made a list of Fashion Vloggers in Kenya; this was no mean fete, coming up with the list of Best fashion Vloggers in Kenya. It is essential to admit that there are people who will always play the game better than their counterparts despite the rules being the same.

    It is important to note that we have male fashion bloggers who just like their female counter are taking the industry by storm.

    Here is what we considered when coming up with the list of best Kenyan Fashion Vloggers Worth Following:

    • Appearance – We realized most fashion vloggers copy the same layout. It is suitable for the beauty and fashion industry, but that kills creativity. How creative a vlog appears is, therefore, one consideration we made.
    • Content – We looked at content, how is it delivered? How frequently is it produced? Whereas most fashion vloggers use only images on their vlogs, some go way ahead of the rest and include videos and as much text as possible.
    • Loading time – if the vlog loads for more than 3 second, we skipped, if your vlog is slow, consider talking to Nabaleka Digital Solutions – they create beautiful vlogs.

    After a long, tedious search, we found the bloggers who met our threshold

    1. Joy Kendi

    Joy Kendi, Kenyan Fashion and Lifestyle Blog and Content Creator

    Joy Kendi is a Kenyan lifestyle blogger, vlogger and content creator who covers everything from fashion, beauty, and travel. The scriptwriter is loved for her personality, fashion sense and fun makeup looks that can be found on her Instagram page.

    2. Lucia Musau

    Lucia Musau- founder of The Kenyan Fashionido

    Lucia Musau is an Award Winning Fashion Blogger, an entrepreneur, a creative thinker, marketer (BBA – First Class Hons), MBA Student But 1st a mum & wife.

    The Kenyan Fashionado is her the fashion journal. Her fashion advice is focused on street fashion with occasional elegant high-end fashion tips.

    Classic is timeless; Lucia’s Vlog is a classic, the design is on point the color combination is also looking good. She has made a name for herself in the fashion industry over the years.

    3. Maureen Bandari

    Maureen Bandari | Style Is Everything

    She is the epitome of dark-skin beauty. Once you go through her vlog, you might fall in love with ‘thick’ women. Her blog is merely clean and full of a figure.

    She use fashion as a way to express herself and translate her emotions and visions into reality. Her desire to be versatile when it comes to Style allows her to experiment with difference outfits, fabrics and colors.

    4. Silvia Njoki

    Silvia Njoki of Style By Silvia

    I fell in love with Silvia two years ago; her style speaks volumes about who she is as a fashion stylist and a mom. The blog exudes class and beauty; therein, you will find a lot about travel, makeup, clothes, and motherhood.

    The Central St. Martin alumni whose DIY vlog for her infant developed into a legit fashion resource that landed her a 2015 Nickelodeon ‘Favorite African Vlogger’ nomination.

    Her vlog is a combination of blogs and vlogs. Silvia recently won the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFA).

    5. Diana Machira

    Diana Machira of Denim and Cateye

    Fashion has been her passion for a long time now. Her sense of style is basically a balance between timeless, classic basics and unique trendy pieces, hence the name of her vlog, Denim and Cateye. With it, she hopes to share with you her style, thoughts and inspirations and love for everything cool.

    6. Nancie Mwai

    Nancie Mwai of The Fashion Notebook

    Kenya’s first famous fashion blogger had a baby, took some time off and came back with a more mature look for her vlog, The Fashion Notebook.

    Expect picture-perfect posts from the fashion lover on fitness, fashion and beauty. Nancie’s love for fashion began as a young girl with her dream to become a professional fashion designer, who knew that years dressing up barbie dolls in original creations would lead her to a career in the fashion industry.

    Her vlog is an amazing webzine covering topics from fashion to lifestyle to fitness and anything that affects women in general.

    7. Fred Anyona

    Fred Anyona of So You Like Fashion

    So You Like Fashion Kenya (KE) is a creation by Fred Anyona aimed at creating awareness on Kenyan fashion and style , by showcasing personalities and brands both local and international.

    Fred Anyona uses this platform to share his personal sense of style and what influences his fashion decisions and choices.

    8. Carole and Jeulz

    The twin fashion bloggers chronicling their passion for fashion on glamourzone.org. They are constantly churning out fashion advice, specifically on casual wear, both on their vlog and on social media platforms. Their captivating fashion advice targets young urban females.

    9. Nyawira Mumenya

    Nyawira Mumenya of Curves With Style

    A plus-size fashion vlogger,style enthusiast as well as a stylist and personal shopper. Curveswithstyle is a vlog to help inspire other plus-size ladies to get fashionable and stylish through Nyawira’s own personal style.

    10. Katungulu Mwenda

    Photo of Katungulu Mwenda

    One of Kenya’s fast-rising designers, Mwenda’s aesthetic is modern and minimalistic. Her designs have featured on Vogue Italia’s Talent Platform page.

    Here we are, ten vloggers later. I have had a great time writing this article but even better is the fact that I have learned a lot. We have great talent in Kenya, only that many go unrecognized.

    The future seems bright for these vloggers, they are pushing their limits, and for sure they will get reap the benefits! I hope you pick a thing or two about your style.

  • The Dream of Every Kenyan

    The Dream of Every Kenyan

    Kenya as a country seems to lack a unifying vision. We seem only to be driven with the motivation of living by the day or becoming rich for some. However, as a country, it is important to brand ourselves.

    Stating what is required of Kenya as a country is easy, however, coming up with a dream for the country is not easy even though it should be.

    The dream of nearly all Kenyans is putting food on the table, even for the rich, they just want to get rich and richer.

    Many Kenyans have been bread on the notion that the most important thing is going to school, attaining a degree, getting a job and everything will run smoothly from then onwards. that never happens.

    Currently, Kenya is a developing country. In my opinion bad leadership and corruption is the leading issue that drags the country from prospering.

    Due to bad leadership and corruption, upward mobility for everyone is not possible. Even though America also has a dream that is well defined, achieving upward mobility still proves challenging for Americans.

    The American Dream

    The American dream is the belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into, can attain their own version of success in a society in which upward mobility is possible for everyone. The American dream is believed to be achieved through sacrifice, risk-taking, and hard work, rather than by chance.

    The Kenyan Dream

    “The Kenyan Dream” is still a dream to many. However, building a vision starts with examining the gaps and major challenges being experienced. From the outlook of things, eliminating corruption and poor leadership can be the root to ending the economic disaster currently experienced in the nation.

    Image from Quora

    Therefore, I think it is proper to suggest that the dream of every Kenyan is seeing good leadership in place. Presence of good leadership in the country will alleviate all the other challenges being experienced inclusive of corruption.

    It is thus important for every Kenyan to vote wisely and elect leaders with moral codes and an outstanding track record.

    I therefore urge all Kenyan citizens 18 years and above to register as voters and make a change come the oncoming elections.

  • Vera Sidika Welcomes a Bouncing Baby Girl; Asia Is Her Name

    Vera Sidika Welcomes a Bouncing Baby Girl; Asia Is Her Name

    Congratulations. The delivery come hours after Vera Sidika received her imported Baby Diapers from US

    Vera sidika and husband (left(

    Beautypreneur Vera and her husband Brown Mauzo have welcomed a bouncing baby girl into their family named Princess Asia Brown.

    The couple mentioned that baby Asia was born at exactly 10:21am on October 20, 2021 at a city Hospital.

    “20.10.2021 at 10:21am 🎊A princess was born🎊. Asia Brown @princess_asiabrown

    You will always be the miracle that makes our life complete.

    📸 @george_ray_pictures” shared Vera Sidika.

    On the other hand, an excited Mauzo also put up a photo posing beside his wife in a Hospital bed, saying he is happy to welcome a new member into their family.

    “Thank you God for this blessing 20:10:2021 10:21AM @princess_asiabrownwrote Brown Mauzo.

    The news of Vera Sidika and Mauzo welcoming a newborn into their family was received well by their social media in-laws.

    Vera Sidika welcomes a bouncing Baby girl named Asia Brown

    Many could not help it but gush over the couple with lovely comments. Ms Sidika’s safe delivery come days after she threw a lavish Baby Shower that has been the talk of town for the past one week.

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    On Tuesday, Vera also mentioned that she had received her imported organic Baby Diapers for the United States of America.

    Congratulatory Messages from Vera Sidka the boss only fans

    Vera Sidika Instagram

    ladyrisperWELCOME TO THE WORLD BABY ASIA AUNTY RISPER LOVES YOU 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️”

    mulamwah “Congratulations V 🎉”

    xtiandela “CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!!! 👏👏🎊🎊🎉🎊🎊👏👏👏”

    diana_marua “CONGRATULATIONS MA ❤️❤️❤️ BABY ASIA IS BLESSED TO. HAVE YOU TWO AS THEIR PARENTS 😍❤️”

    azz_iad “Congratulations😍😍”

    anitanderu “Congratulations Darling❤️❤️❤️❤️”

    trisha_khalid “Yeeeey Congratulations babe🔥👏”

    kabusimon “Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊. May she grow to be wise and hardworking like her mum”

    revlucynatashaCongratulations & God’s Blessings 👏👏”

    aminaamaruKudoz my love👏👏👏👏.. Happy birthday little niece 🤗😍🎉💐🎂🎁”

    Congratulations to Vera Sidika and Brown Mauzo from all of us at Ctone Media.

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  • JSC Announces more than 500 job vacancies; Ksh. 70,000 average salary per worker

    JSC Announces more than 500 job vacancies; Ksh. 70,000 average salary per worker

    The Judicial Service Commission has advertised 500 job vacancies for Kenyans without degrees to earn as much as Sh79,000 per month.

    If you are looking for a job in Kenya, this is your opportunity.

    The Judicial Service Commission has announced 563 job vacancies in various courts stations across the country.

    According to a notice shared by the JSC, the positions range from junior clerks to senior law practitioners.

    courtesy of Twitter

    The vacancies include court assistants, law clerks, drivers, risk management officer, architect, civil, mechanical and electrical engineers, quantity surveyor, draughtsman, and charge hands.

    The silver lining for many unemployed Kenyans is that out of the 563 vacancies, the JSC is looking to hire 500 court assistants who don’t require a degree.

    Court assistants are responsible for operating court registries and supporting Judicial Officers in the administration of justice in open courts and registries.

    According to the notice, court assistants will earn a salary of between Sh61,400 and Sh79,300 per month.

    For appointment as Court Assistants, the applicant must have:

    i. Minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- or its recognized equivalent;

    ii. Knowledge in Computer.

    iii. Good command in English and Kiswahili

    iv. Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. Note: Applicants with additional certificates/qualifications will have an added advantage.

    Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide the following clearance certificates

    Kenya Revenue Authority

    Higher Education Loans Board

    Directorate of Criminal Investigation

    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

    A recognized Credit Reference Bureau; and

    Clearance from a relevant professional body, where applicable.

    How to Apply

    Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by: –

    1. Filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal: https://www.jsc.go.ke/index.php/careers/

    2. Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application-

    (a) A letter of application;

    (b) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as past employment record (if any).

    Flag of Kenya, national country symbol illustration government legal administration

    (c) Names of three referees; two professional referees and one character reference;

    (d) Certified copy of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any other relevant identifiable legal documents;

    (e) Certified copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and academic transcripts;

    (f) Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photograph.

    The application must reach the Commission not later than October 29, 2021 at 5.00 P.M

  • What’s The Craziest Thing Love Has Ever Made You Do? 10 Kenyans Share Their Drunk-In-Love Stories

    What’s The Craziest Thing Love Has Ever Made You Do? 10 Kenyans Share Their Drunk-In-Love Stories

    10 young Kenyans open up on the things they did in the name of love, and got burnt as a result.

    Love itself may not be crazy, but it surely makes you people crazy stuff. That’s why you’re happily doing with that your partner, what you swore to your friends to never do in a relationship.

    Of course no one is judging here. We perfectly understand that those are some of the things that happen when love is on the brain.

    That’s the explanation for why this Japanese princess chose to be with her fiancée, even though it would cost her her place in the Japanese monarchy.

    And it is exactly what once gave birth to the #NeverAgainBro hashtag on Twitter, where babes and guys are reminiscing on some of the hurt they suffered for being ‘too in love.’

    Even long before Twitter, men and women have been doing crazy things because they were in love. Just ask Adam, for example. Or ask everyone who took part in the war that ensued when Prince Paris fell in love with Helen who was betrothed to King Melanaus of Sparta and stole her back to Troy.

    So, as it has been since the days of old, it remains till this day. Adam and Prince Paris may be long gone, but love is still making people do outrageous things.

    Ctone Media took the honors of interviewing young Kenyans about the craziest things love has ever made them do, and here is what they had to say

    1. Scammed my parents

    photo of a family conflict courtesy of Dreamstime

    “I scammed my parents for money in Uni and bought my boyfriend a 43K wrist watch.

    “I actually do not regret it.” – Fabiola.

    2. Elope

    “I and my boyfriend had an agreement that if any of our parents say no to us getting married, we will elope, get married and have a child before returning.

    A Muslim praying in a Mosque

    “He’s a Muslim, I’m a Christian. Thank God the relationship broke up before it got to that.”Monia.

    3. Help my crush get her crush

    “I was a poet back in High School. I’ll write poems for my crush to give her crush.”@iamtopmaestro on Twitter.

    4. Spent my allowance on calls

    Video call on a smartphone

    “My daily allowance in uni was about 3k per day.

    “I spent most of that calling my boyfriend who was abroad at the time.

    “I couldn’t afford most of the stuff I needed. Of course, we didn’t end up marrying each other.” Chesire.

    5. An apartment for his sidechick

    “I borrowed thousands of money for him to rent an apartment because he got a new job in Nairobi city.

    Dude actually moved into the new apartment with his baby mama.”@therealsoba on Twitter.

    6. Lost my prized guitar

    Black guy stressing and headache

    “I’d saved all my stipends to buy a guitar and because I was eyeing one babe, I gave the guitar to her brother who has never returned it till this day.

    “Of course, I never even got to date the babe. Smh”Odhis.

    7. A dangerous inter-state trip

    “Drove from Nairobi to The Mara around 10pm to pick up a girl cos she claimed no transport. Got there, babe’s phone was switched off.”@Prodeegy on Twitter.

    8. Risked my relationship to meet my ex

    “I had not properly gotten over my ex and I actually still loved him despite having another boyfriend who was, to be honest, very caring and nice.

    lifestyle indoors shady portrait of young sad and depressed black afro American woman sitting at home floor feeling desperate and worried suffering pain and depression in dramatic light

    “So I agreed to travel all the way from GilGil to Likoni by road to meet my ex after lying to both my boyfriend and my NYSC supervisor.

    “He cancelled the trip at the last minute. I really would have gone because I was still so in love with him.

    “Not anymore.” – Judith.

    9. Risked my education for him

    “I abandoned my mid-semister classes to do final year project for final year engineering student.

    I’d wash clothes, cook and clean daily.”@Yemithatiscray on Twitter.

    10. I was just her airtime supply

    “Then I dated the queen of all slay queens. Haha! mama yo! [How I really suffered!]

    She even saved my name as “credit boy.”@Yomiscream on Twitter.

  • MUST READ: Abel Mutua’s Movie Makes Over Ksh 4M In Days!

    MUST READ: Abel Mutua’s Movie Makes Over Ksh 4M In Days!

    I don’t think kuna cinema imekuwa na sales ka hizo

    Abel Mutua

    For a long time, it has been said that Kenyans don’t support local filmmakers and that they are not willing to pay for content. Abel Mutua has proved this theory wrong after the release of his movie dubbed Grand Little Lie.

    However, an emerging technology in the content creation industry is changing how Kenyans consume content in a way that is both beneficial to them and the creators.

    Abel Mutua and Phillip Karanja recently launched a local film; Grand Little Lie but instead of uploading it on the known content distribution platforms, decided to use their own website.

    Kenyans across the world were able to watch the Grand Little Lie film by just paying a one off fee of Sh200 without any subscriptions.

    Five days after the Grand Little Lie was released on October 8, Abel Mutua said that over 20,000 Kenyans had bought the watch links to catch a glimpse of the action.

    This is arguably the best reception a local film has achieved in recent years. If we were to assume each of the 20,000 plus people paid the minimum fee, this translated to more than Sh4 million.

    I don’t think kuna sinema imekuwa na sales kama hizo,” Abel said in a recent live interaction with his fans on Instagram.

    The team had initially set a target of 50,000 people and it might not take long to hit it, going by the reception. Grand Little Lie we must admit is doing pretty well!

    In one of his episodes on YouTube, the filmmaker who recently won the Pulse Influencer Awards said that the money would be used in catering for the cost of production including paying the actors.

    Who would have thought that Abel Mutua taking a poster of Grand Little Lie to the streets would make him millions just days after the release?

    Here are some of the reactions from fans.

    courtesy of You Tube

    Ctone Media agrees that Kenyans are now evolving! From not supporting local talent to getting local content creators millions in less than a week! Have you watched this film yet? If not, you should!

  • Top 10 Best Dressed Male Celebrities In Kenya in 2025 (PHOTOS)

    Top 10 Best Dressed Male Celebrities In Kenya in 2025 (PHOTOS)

    When it comes to fashion and getting dressed up for a style, men are not good, they are definitely victims. Ladies thrive here, and almost most of the ladies have set the bars so high for men. In the world of fashion, we keep seeing quite a lot from our celebrities and ordinary Kenyans. For guys, in particular, we see most of them embrace fashion and try out different looks.

    Below are some of the 2025’s best dressed male celebrities in Kenya:

    1. Nairobi West_Niccur

    Nairobi west_niccur (Instagram)

    Nairobi West_Niccur never disappoints when it comes to fashion. He is one person whose style is admired by many. Throughout the year, Nairobi West_Niccur stunnes in different stylish outfits and choosing which photo to use was actually a challenge.

    2. Masterpiece

    Musician, Influencer, Masterpiece (Instagram)

    Only a real fashionista could pull out this type of look and still look this good. Even if you are not into bright colours, you definitely want to give them a try when you see people like Masterpiece look so good.

    3. Martin Kimathi

    Model, Entrepreneur, Influencer Martin Kimathi (Instagram)

    Martin Kimathi dress better than Kenyan stars. We believe he is the trend when it comes to street fashion. He has a unique touch when it comes to fashion and has left his fans in awe of his fashion sense. He never shies away from trying out new looks and well, he is one of the best dressed male celebrities in Kenya.

    4. Brown Mauzo

    Musician, Brown Mauzo

    Apart from being a good musician, Brown Mauzo is also one of the few guys who make the effort to dress up. He is the husband to Vera Sidika.

    5. Kagwe Mungai

    Afropop artist Kagwe Mungai (Instagram)

    For some classy looks, you can always borrow ideas from Kagwe Mungai. He loves smart casual most of the time, something which you expect of a VIP who expects to be taken seriously. You can learn this important lesson from him: how you dress determines the respect you’ll get. He really knows how to keep it elegant and classy.

    6. Dr Ofweneke

    Comedian Dr Ofweneke

    He might be a comedy but if there’s one thing that Ofweneke never jokes with, it’s his style. The comedian makes sure that his sense of fashion is always on point. His stylists must be really good at what they do because they know how to make him stand out from the crowd.

    7. Otile Brown

    Musician Otile Brown

    If you are looking out to upgrading your style come 2022, you probably visit Otile Brown’s Instagram page. There is a lot to borrow from Otile in terms of fashion and style. He knows how to play with color and it always turns out amazing.

    8. Nick Mutuma

    Kenyan actor, producer, television/radio host, and corporate emcee Nick Mutuma

    He knows how to keep it simple and stylish.He will turn a simple outfit and make it look so classy by the way he wears it. He has a sense of humour in his dress code. He creates a mode in dressing. He is just adorable. So, if you are one of those who prefer to keep it simple, then borrow some tips from Nick Mutuma.

    9. Jamal Gadaffi

    TV personality Jamal Gadaffi

    TV personality, Jamal Gadaffi is another fashionista from whom you can borrow some looks. He dresses hard fashions, of that mood and attitude of a real hardened man, and he comes out as most ladies would wish as for their men. It is never simple ladies! For casual, semi casual and formal looks, look out for his style and you will never run out of options.

    10. DJ Sadic

    DJ Sadik (Instagram)

    Like Most DJs, Sadic could as well choose to dress in his tees and jeans. But he chooses to go the extra step and put some effort in his dressing code.This makes him more outstanding especially because he is stylish and his style also speaks class.

    We at Ctone hope to see new people making it to this list next year.

    https://ctonemedia.co.ke/10-cheap-and-free-places-to-take-your-girlfriend-for-a-date-in-nairobi
  • Tafuta Pesa Nanii: Vera Sidika Brags of How Much She Spent on Her Baby Shower

    Tafuta Pesa Nanii: Vera Sidika Brags of How Much She Spent on Her Baby Shower

    Kenya has celebrities, but if there is one who lives her life in style is none other than Vera Sidika.

    The socialite cum business woman has been known for quite some time now to be a pacesetter, setting standards for her competitors and those looking up to her.

    Eliminating Vera Sidika and Akothee on the list might be the end of our list for those celebrities whose lifestyle is envied by many.

    The Theme of Vera Sidika’s Baby Shower was Pink

    How much Vera Sidika Spent

    Recently, Vera held a baby shower party to which she claims through her Instagram page to have spent more than 800,000 Kenyan shillings, damn!!! Can Huddah Monroe even afford such??!

    Spending more than 7200USD is not a common thing in Kenya. Even the Kenyatta family hasn’t done such a thing and if they have then we are not aware.

    https://ctonemedia.co.ke/how-vera-sidika-managed-to-keep-her-pregnancy-a-secret

    Regardless of the fact that Sidika brags of how much she spent on her baby shower, some attendees maybe haters claim that there was not food for the guests. I don’t believe this but mine is not to judge but just informing.

    Vera Sidika “Shikwekwe” is not known for keeping quite and this was her response.

    Vera Sidika responding to haters

    These ladies, according to Vera, tried to tarnish her name once she realized she didn’t need any financial assistance with her event.

    They the realized there was. Now went to make stories to make it look I am a begger. Begging people for money. Lmaooo

    Vera Sidika explaining herself

    These ladies were apparently envious of her easy victory, which led to false allegations about her baby shower being held at Kevin Obia’s opulent home. Vera then went on to comment on her gram to the alleged detractors, saying:

    100k abi? The same person that spends 60k on lunch at a five star restaurant in one day. The one you claim begged 100k for baby shower?

    Sidika wrote

    Interested? Check out

    The No. 1 Kenyan socialite then added

    Are you mad? Did that baby shower look worth $1000? Do you even know how much I spent on the decor alone?

    Here is a screenshot just to prove;

    Don’t panic if this is way out of your league, soon God is gonna bless you and spending Ksh. 800k might not be an issue. My advice is don’t fake it! stay true to yourself.

  • How Kenyan Celebrities Massacred The Red Carpet Looks At The 2021 Pulse Influencer Awards Ceremony (PHOTOS)

    How Kenyan Celebrities Massacred The Red Carpet Looks At The 2021 Pulse Influencer Awards Ceremony (PHOTOS)

    The Pulse Influencer Awards ceremony went down Saturday 9th of October 2021 at the Pride Inn Azure hotel in Nairobi and invited guests did disappoint! Especially our Kenyan influencers! Ctone Media is honestly disappointed with how our Kenyan “celebrities” rocked the red carpet. None showed up in designer clothes! We would be wrong not to let you know how our so called celebrities ‘walituangusha’. Surely, who wears Vans and denim to a red carpet? How i wish they would invest in their closets.

    Photo of Crazy Kennar during the Pulse Influencer Awards ceremony on 9th October 2021 at Azure Hotel

    The event was graced by A-list Kenyan celebrities such as Betty Kyallo, Boniface Mwangi, Sarah Hassan, Nana Owiti and others. Kenya’s top influencers such as Brian Mbunde, Kimanzi and others as well as invited guests and honorees.

    Check out some of the Kenyan celebs on the Pulse Influencer Awards Ceremony red carpet

    Pulse Live Kenya Presenter Miss Phyll at the Pulse Influencer Awards ceremony in Nairobi

    Media personality and Jury member Betty Kyallo at the Pulse Influencer Awards ceremony in Nairobi
    LinkedIn Influencer of the Year nominee Simon Maingi at the Pulse Influencer Awards ceremony in Nairobi
    Pan-Africa Award nominee Swiry Nyar Kano at the Pulse Influencer Awards ceremony in Nairobi
    Activist Boniface Mwangi with a guest at the Pulse Influencer Awards ceremony in Nairobi
    Food blogger Miss Nguru at the Pulse Influencer Awards in Nairobi
    YouTube Influencer of the Year nominee Zarilyn Zonroe at the Pulse Influencer Awards ceremony in Nairobi
    Arts Influencer of the Year nominee Souvs by Simali at the Pulse Influencer Awards ceremony in Nairobi
    Comedy Influencer of the Year nominee Crazy Kennar and his crew at the Pulse Influencer Awards ceremony in Nairobi
    Twitter Influencer of the Year nominee Esther Kazungu at the Pulse Influencer Awards ceremony in Nairobi
    Comedian Teacher Wanjiku at the Pulse Influencer Awards ceremony in Nairobi

    Similar ceremonies took place concurrently, in Pulse Africa’s award-winning and recognized media houses in Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. A subsequent evening gallery event was streamed Live on Pulse social media platforms as well.

    The Competition was open to all influencers in the participating countries who met the Nomination Guidelines. Pulse Influencer Awards put into three broad categories – Industry, Channel and the Pan-African category.

    The Pulse Influencer Awards generated vast interest, engagement and reach across social media in all the participating countries. In this first edition,there was a record of 2 million votes across the Pulse markets in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Senegal!

    The title sponsor for this maiden edition is Showmax, along with other category sponsors.

  • SHOCKER: Are Men Still Feeling Intimidated By Their Partners Earning More Than They Make?

    SHOCKER: Are Men Still Feeling Intimidated By Their Partners Earning More Than They Make?

    She was powerful not because she wasn’t scared, but because she went on so strongly without despite the fear.

    Portrait of cheerful african american businesswoman discussing and smiling at the meeting with colleagues

    We are living in a gender equal world today. Women have fought hard to be recognized as equals to men. Phrases like, ‘what a man can do a woman can do better’ have evolved. We have seen women leaders from our corporate societies to presidents. Women are doing masculine jobs like masonry, plumbing, building and construction, to being in seats which were earlier considered men seats like Chief Operations Officers in corporate, Principals and Head Masters in Schools, Chief Executive Officers in organizations, Presidents in States and so much more.

     Likewise, just like women can do what men can do better, men have also proved that they can do what women can do even better. We see men in the Beauty and Cosmetology industry thriving, these five star hotels with the best chefs being men, who said men cannot be patrons in boarding schools? The best cleaning companies in town are owned by men. It is clear we are living in a modern world where you can be anything you dream of, but as much as men have accepted the fact that women have evolved, have they also accepted the fact that a woman making more money than they do is not a deal breaker?

    We must talk about the number of women bread winners rising in the society today. Men feet the most anxious when they are the sole breadwinner in the family, and the least stressed when their women partners are contributing 40% to the household income. But as women make more money past that point, men become “increasingly uncomfortable” and stressed.

    The reason? Traditional social gender norms suggest that men should be the breadwinners in relationships.

    Even though the tides are turning, many individuals adhere to the deep-rooted unconscious belief that men must be able to provide financially to be a “proper” provider for their family.

    If you are not fulfilling that expectation, it has the potential to damage your self-esteem and self-worth. Money adds a layer of complexity to men, because it’s a stressful topic that’s riddled with emotion, especially within the context of a relationship.

    When women are the breadwinners, couples have a hard time discussing any confusing emotions that may arise. It’s deeply unsettling for some couples, especially if they’ve been raised and conditioned to believe men ‘should’ dutifully make more than their wives.

    The only way to get through this pain point is to talk about it with your partner. Allow yourselves to get vulnerable. Do not let the masculinity complex crown your judgement and destroy your relationship.

    There are, however, practical strategies that can be helpful for couples grappling with this imbalance.

    Finding ways to level the financial playing field so that each person can feel financially valuable in the relationship (regardless of what they earn) is key. The husband can contribute to things like college funds or vacations, for example, if the wife is covering most daily costs.

    Or if your male spouse is having a hard time defining his role as a ‘provider,’ then have a discussion around some major aspects of your life together that he can own and manage, like caring for the kids or cooking. Because most researches shows that when women make more money, they also take on more household responsibilities.

    Our society likes women to be smart and beautiful but also quiet and appeasing. When a woman is opinionated or more traditionally “successful,” it can be threatening to her male partner. But do you think it should be so? Should men feel intimidated when the woman is making more?

  • New To This World: Surviving First Year Of Parenthood in 2025

    New To This World: Surviving First Year Of Parenthood in 2025

    When a couple discovers that they are expecting their first child, they know (hopefully) that they are in for some tremendous changes. This is the case no matter their age, no matter the size of their home or their income, and no matter how long they have been married. That the birth of the first child marks a time of incredible changes to a couple’s lifestyle and priorities is a universal truth

    That first year certainly i certainty a doozy. But looking back, you’ll able to see things that helped you get through it as well as things you could have done better.

    The Stress Factor

    While the birth of a new baby is indisputably miraculous, the demands are daunting, making the first year as exhausting as it is exhilarating. Pride and joy jostle with sleep deprivation, frantic scheduling, marital issues, and work pressures. It’s a tidal wave effect. Adding a new family member is supposed to be a happy event, so people underestimate the profound stress of two people in one magical moment becoming three. It’s no wonder that about 80% of new mothers experience some sort of mood disturbance, ranging from the baby blues to postpartum depression.

    Fortunately, most new parents find creative solutions and support from friends and family to help ease the transition. It’s critical to have your own coping strategies so you don’t end up feeling totally overwhelmed.

    Losing Control

    “When my daughter Sabrina was born, I went from being in control to realizing I was on a roller-coaster ride for the rest of my life waiting to find out what was around the next corner. I felt pushed down in the hierarchy of importance with my wife and yet was simultaneously required to do so much more.

    First, I switched jobs to a family-friendly company that understood the needs of a new father. I also discovered a neighborhood park that I went to on weekends with Sabrina. It was a way for me to connect with other dads and put things in perspective. And I got closer with my parents. My mom shared her parenting wisdom, and my dad shared his cooking skills by making a meal for us once a week. It was a huge help. It was like I transcended my childhood because my parents and I were all in the same boat now.”– Kenny Odhiambo, 28, marketing executive, Nairobi City, father of Sabrina.

    Finding Balance

    “My emotions were all over the place. I felt off-center, like I couldn’t breathe. At the same time this was happening, I saw several beautiful celebrities in magazine spreads who’d just had babies and looked slim and fit mere weeks after giving birth.

     I thought, they’re taking time for themselves, why aren’t I? It really motivated me. I wasn’t ready to conquer the physical yet because I knew the emotional had to come first, so I started doing energy-balancing work called Flow Alignment and Connection. You lie there on a massage table and essential oils are rubbed all over you. The goal is to find blocked energy points and to work on those areas. It’s very subtle but extremely powerful. It made me feel renewed and peaceful. I felt like a person again.”– Mary Wamboi, 36, stay-at-home mom, Mombasa City, mother of Jamie, 1

  • Dealing With A Broke Boyfriend- The ‘Wanangoja Deal Ziivane’

    Dealing With A Broke Boyfriend- The ‘Wanangoja Deal Ziivane’

    You cannot go into this kind of relationship based on half-baked convictions. Hell no. You need to be pretty sure that this is what you want, and that you are prepared for whatever comes out of it. You also need to be reasonably sure of the kind of guy you’re about to date.

    Being broke isn’t a crime. The issue is not that your man is broke and uneducated, but whether or not he plans to stay that way. A broke man is one that is both helpless, and refuses to get help in order to improve his income capacity.

    No woman wants to date or marry a broke guy. It’s unfortunate when you think about how women always say, “There aren’t enough good men out there”. The truth is, there are. But they don’t all come making big bucks. Some are blue collar, others have bad credit records. But the flip side is some of those very men are supportive of their women, creative and ambitious. With the right woman, who knows where such a man will be in the future.

    But let us be real and live in the present, we will cross the ‘future’ bridge when we get there. The question is, how long will you hold up the strong front before you crumble in the face of this financial chaos? Does he want help with prioritizing his income? Is he open about his finances and plans? Is he stuck in that financial rut or does he have practical plans to better his situation? Do you see a future between you guys? How well is he treating you? Only once you have answered these questions can you find a way forward.

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    Frankly, while it is admirable that you don’t care about his financial status at the moment, you still need to be sure of his drive and desire to not be broke for too long. What’s his attitude towards getting his finances right? It’d be catastrophic to say you love someone who is broke now and sits on his behind without plan and effort to break free from his present situation.

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    That he does not have a job at the moment or that he’s down on his luck does not disqualify him from finding love; and if you find yourself falling for a guy like this, here are things you need to know:

    There’ll be inconveniences

    There’ll be that, and there’ll also be sacrifices. You know those things that your former boyfriend used to do because he could afford it? Sorry, this new guy won’t be able to. You know those great, cute gifts your friends get from their boyfriends and post on Instagram? Sorry ma’am, you might not be able to post them for a while.

    And hey, you might also have to share some of your salary with him while he’s still waiting to find his feet. It comes with the territory.

    The sex is [always] on point

    Ok. It’s not like there is empirical evidence or some stat to back up this assertion, but word on the streets support it. It is believed that broke guys somehow have mad sex skills and often try to make up for their financial weakness with sexual prowess.

     It could end in disaster

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    I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the fact that you stood by a guy when he has nothing is not assurance that your love will be forever. It’s cruel and sad, but that’s how it is.

    You could run all the supportive girlfriend scheme, you could be loyal and faithful and prayerful and you could even hand him your ATM card and he’ll still do you dirty when he hits it big.

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    See, some guys don’t even wait to hammer before they start to misbehave. You’ll be funding him, and he’ll be using your own money to cheat on you.

    This is the kind of stuff that happens, guys.

    Let’s just hope it doesn’t happen to you.