Kenya took centre stage in global digital entertainment on January 11, 2026, after world-famous YouTuber IShowSpeed, popularly referred to as Speed, landed in Nairobi as part of his highly followed “Speed Does Africa” tour. A collage of Tourism CS Rebecca Miano and Gen Z Goliath, who met IShowSpeed during the "Speed Does Africa" tour of Kenya on January 11, 2026. By the end of his first day in Kenya, IShowSpeed had gained more than 360,000 new subscribers and pushed his total viewership past 48 million, setting a new personal record. Known for daring In-Real-Life challenges, including sprint races against elite athletes, Speed went a step further during his “Speed Does Africa” tour to race a cheetah. Today, global tours are a fundamental feature of Speed's brand as he continues with his "Speed Does Africa" campaign.

Source: The Star January 12, 2026 13:16 UTC