Blogger Sylvia Njoki bagged 2 awards at the much hyped gala Photo:sylvianjoki.com
Owing to the digital revolution that has brought forth the blogging era, more people have the chance to express themselves online and communicate with their growing legion of fans.
It is due to this uptake of content that the BAKE (Bloggers Awards Kenya) was established to applaud and appreciate the best bloggers in Kenya. Last weekend saw the Airtel BAKE Awards held at the Intercontinental hotel where many gathered to witness the crowning of top bloggers. While some blogs won awards yet again since last year, others were new entrants into the scene.
Impressively it was double win for Silvia Njoki, a fashion correspondent at the Standard media group, as she won Best Fashion blogger and the Best Kenyan blog Award which is the ultimate award category. An elated Silvia thanked her fans saying “I have few followers but they are so loyal! This doesn’t happen unless God is working.”
Full list of winners are
1. Best Technology Blog: Techmoran.com
2. Best Photography Blog: Buoart.com
3. Best Creative Writing Blog: Bikozulu.co.ke
4. Best Business Blog: Kenyabusinessideas.com
5. Best Food Blog: Pikachakula.com
6. Best Environmental/Agricultural Blog: Graduatefarmer.co.ke
7. Best Fashion/Beauty/Hair/Style Blog: Silvianjoki.com
8. Best Politics Blog: Info.mzalendo.com
9. Best New Blog: Pendotalk.co.ke
10. Best Corporate Blog: Storymojaafrica.wordpress.com
11. Best Topical Blog: Kenyaweddings.co.ke/blog
12. Best Sports Blog: Michezoafrika.com
13. Best Entertainment/Lifestyle Blog: Ghafla.co.ke
14. Best Education Blog: Cipitlawstrath.wordpress.com
15. Best Travel Blog: Travelstart.co.ke/blog
16. Best Health Blog: Janemukami.com
17. Best County Blog: Northriftpolitics.com
18. Kenyan Blog of the Year: Silvianjoki.com