Kenyan barber and content creator Safari Martins has gained continental fame for cutting hair with unconventional tools, including a sharpened shovel, while blending African storytelling into his videos. Known online as Chief Safro, Martins operates from Kiambu and attracts millions of followers across social media platforms. His creative approach has turned barbering into performance art, highlighting how digital platforms are reshaping African cultural expression and creative livelihoods.

Mombasa welcomed 2026 with vibrant beach fireworks and night-long church vigils, as residents and visitors marked the New Year with celebration and prayer. Hotels and entertainment venues along the coast hosted large crowds for fireworks displays, music, and festivities, while churches held solemn vigils focused on gratitude, peace, and hope. The celebrations reflected the city’s rich cultural blend of leisure, faith, and community, reinforcing Mombasa’s identity as a leading coastal tourism and cultural destination.

Kenya is mourning Craig, a celebrated “super tusker” elephant that died at age 54 in Amboseli National Park. Known for his massive ground-sweeping tusks and calm presence, Craig became an enduring symbol of Kenya’s wildlife heritage and safari culture. Conservation groups said he died of natural causes after decades in the wild. His life drew global attention to elephant conservation and strengthened Kenya’s cultural identity as a leading wildlife tourism destination.