Growing up in the 2000s was so different because it was a period characterized by transition in both culture and technology. Today, in their 20s and 30s, apart from witnessing the penetration of mobile phones in Kenya, this generation became hooked to the TV culture.
Unlike the preceding generation, which is defined by smartphones and the internet, those who grew up in the 2000s cannot forget the nostalgia. In case you are part of this crew, which experience amongst the listed do you recall the most?
Cartoon Network
After school, every kid would rush home just to watch favorite cartoon programs such as Powerpuff Girls and Dexter, among others. For those who can remember, back then in the 2000s, Cartoon Network was quickly followed by The Beat, one of the best music shows in Kenya at the moment.
Blue Band Tins
For those who grew up in the 2000s, the yellow and blue metallic tins were so common. If you never saw the blue band tins on TV or in your kitchen, then you definitely saw them being used to hold toothbrushes or even pencils. Being a very curious era, these blue band tins were also used to construct model toy cars in the streets. What a fan it was!
OMO Promotions
This is the era when OMO was a staple laundry detergent in most homes. Using their clever marketing tactics, OMO promotions dominated TV’s soon after the 7pm news, fostering widespread buzz and awareness. Moreover, most families were seduced by the giveaways that OMO offered, such as T-shirts and detergent packages.
Street Games-Bano
No other single game dominated the 2000s like Bano. Although it was played by boys, even girls found joy watching the heated competition that included various players with marbles, with a mission to outdo each other through hitting the opponent and reaching the hole first. Here, seconds turned to minutes and minutes to hours, coupled with prospects of winning. It is here that modern grind tactics were developed.
Prison Break
If you remember Prison Break, then you come from the 2000s. With their gripping storyline and hair-raising plot, the series was among the most watched. Here, family and friends gathered to follow the strategic escape plan that was being orchestrated behind prison walls.
Nokia 3310
In the 2000s, mobile phones were gradually penetrating Kenyan society. During this era, if you owned a Nokia 3310, you were able to not only call but text and play games. Anyone who had this phone was considered civilized.
