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Americanisation: Why we can't have enough of the US

This tuk tuk on Thika Road epitomises the American influence in Kenya. [XN Iraki]

It started with movies and music. We all knew of Robert De Niro, Michael Jackson, and other celebrities.

Today, we know of Taylor Swift and other younger stars.

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