Scroll, don’t stroll: New face of Kenya’s fashion retail sector

Scrolling has replaced strolling as Kenyans use Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp to shop and sell fashion online.

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On a bright morning in Nairobi, a young woman swipes through her phone—not for entertainment, but to shop. A sleek handbag catches her eye on an Instagram page, and within minutes, she places an order via WhatsApp.

Across the city, a university student films a TikTok video showcasing her latest thrift finds, and by evening, her inbox is flooded with inquiries.

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