Hilarious Trending Memes This Tuesday
It’s back to work after the long weekend. This is what has been trending on the socials.
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Moses Kuria Slams Politicians for Turning Teacher Jobs into Rally Props
President William Ruto’s senior economic adviser, Moses Kuria, is furious at what he calls the growing habit of politicians brandishing teachers’ employment letters at funerals and campaign stops. “There are several great ideas on how best…
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Wamuchomba’s Presidential Vision: From Banana Fibre Wigs to Backyard Factories
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has declared her ambition to lead Kenya one day, unveiling an ambitious, grassroots-driven plan to transform the country’s economy through cottage industries and value addition. Speaking passionately about…
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Ruto Offers Church Over State Lodge in Narok With Ksh.10M Pledge for Pastors
President William Ruto has pledged more millions to support evangelical work—this time in Narok. The announcement came on Sunday during his visit to the region, where local preachers requested a symbolic “sign of State House.” Rather than…
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Only I Can Beat Ruto in 2027, Says Babu Owino
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has boldly claimed that he is the only politician capable of defeating President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. While speaking to congregants at the Legacy Church in Westlands, Babu confidently…
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Kenya Railways Ordered to Fund Ksh400M Likoni Bridge for Nairobi Electric Train Plans
A parliamentary committee has intervened to break a long-standing deadlock between Kenya Railways and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) over the redesign of a critical bridge along Nairobi’s Likoni Road. The standoff had delayed key…
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Police Recover 2 Corpses and Save 57 Individuals from Migori Church Compound in Suspected Death Cult
Residents of Kochola Village were left in shock on the evening of Sunday, 20 April 2025, when police raided St. Joseph Missions of Africa Church and discovered what they now describe as a suspected cult operation. More than fifty frail…
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Kioni Condemns Ruto-Odinga Alliance, Cautions Against Unchecked Executive Power
Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has rubbished the emerging political alliance between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga, labeling it a betrayal of the opposition’s role and a threat to Kenya’s democratic…
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Mbadi and Wandayi Lead Kenyan Delegation to IMF-World Bank 2025 Meetings
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretaries for National Treasury, John Mbadi, and Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, are in the United States to lead the country’s delegation at the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and…
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30 Days on 1xBet With Just $1 a Day: A Challenge Against the Odds
Betting with just $1 a day sounds almost impossible, right? That’s exactly what made it exciting for me. No grand bankroll, no reckless parlays—just calculated micro-betting to see what lessons could come from a 30-day minimal-risk betting…
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Kahawa Court Denies Bond for Mandera Terror Suspects
The Kahawa Law Courts has refused bond to three people accused of plotting a terror attack in Mandera. Principal Magistrate Gideon Kiage upheld the prosecution’s argument that the seriousness of the charges warrants restricting their…
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Kilifi Family Demands Independent Probe into 15-Year-Old’s Death in Police Custody
A cloud of grief and anger hangs over Kilifi County after 15‑year‑old Crispus Baraka Kitsao was found dead inside a pit latrine at Bamba Police Station on the morning of Saturday, 19 April 2025. The teenager, a Form Two pupil at Godoma…
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Rift Valley School Heads Call for Predictable Curriculum Rollouts
Primary and junior secondary headteachers in Rift Valley, speaking through the Kenya Primary School Headteachers Association (KEPSHA), say constant shifts in Kenya’s education curriculum are upending daily school life. They warn that…
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CS Ruku Pledges to Fast‑Track Good Conduct Certificates as Job Seekers Wait in Limbo
For weeks, fresh graduates and seasoned professionals alike have been stranded by months‑long backlogs for their Certificates of Good Conduct—documents essential for landing many jobs. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku says…
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Parliament Urges CUE to Clamp Down on Fraudulent Universities and Protect Students
The National Assembly Committee on Education has urged the Commission for University Education (CUE) to take strong action against illegal universities operating in Kenya. Led by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, the committee expressed serious…
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Make Learning Fun Again with Educational AI Video Maker
In today’s fast-paced, screen-driven world, traditional learning tools have a hard time getting students engaged. Static textbooks, occupied presentations, and one-sided lectures do not always hold attention or create curiosity. However,…
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Ruto, Uhuru Lead Kenyan Leaders in Mourning Pope Francis
Kenya’s political class closed ranks on Easter Monday after news broke that Pope Francis had died earlier in the morning, ending a transformative 12‑year papacy. President William Ruto set the tone with a message that blended national…
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Kajwang Backs Orengo and Sifuna, Says ODM Won’t Turn Into a “Praise Choir”
Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang has jumped to the defence of Siaya governor James Orengo and Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna, insisting that dissent is healthy in a democracy. Speaking on NTV, Kajwang reminded Kenyans that “there’s nothing…
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Babu Owino Contemplates 2027 Presidential Run with Ndindi Nyoro as Running Mate
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino is toying with the idea of having a stab at the presidency in 2027, with Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro potentially joining him as his deputy. On the Hot 96 Breakfast show Monday morning, Owino shared his thoughts on…
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Senator Demands Accountability from Mash Poa Bus Company After Assault Incident
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba is taking a stand following a troubling incident where a female passenger was allegedly assaulted and robbed on a Mash Poa bus. This event reportedly took place last week during a trip to Mombasa. In a…
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Ex-Tahidi High Actress Passes Away
Kenya’s acting fraternity is reeling after news broke of the death of Alice Wairimu, the beloved Tahidi High star known to many as “Alicia Nimoh”. Her family confirmed the sad news on Monday, though they have not yet disclosed the cause of…
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Kitui South Manhunt After Shocking Patricide During Sunday Service
Police in Kitui South have launched an intensive search for a 43‑year‑old man accused of killing his father while the rest of the family was at church. The suspect, identified locally as Musyoka, is alleged to have ambushed the 70‑year‑old…
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Tragic Floods in Isiolo: Body of Missing Driver Recovered
In a heart-wrenching turn of events in Isiolo County, the body of Paul Gitonga, who was tragically swept away by floodwaters, has been found. Gitonga, the driver of a Toyota Prado, went missing when his vehicle was overtaken by floods at…
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My Experience with 1Win in Nigeria: How I Discovered a Winning Betting Strategy
I didn’t take betting seriously at first. I only saw it as something people did for fun until one day a friend showed me how he made some money while betting. At first, I thought it was one of those “too good to be true” stories – but when…
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