The Top Memes in Nairobi This Thursday
The week matches on and this is what’s trending today.
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Matiang’i Pledges Lean Government to End Wasteful Spending
Presidential aspirant Fred Matiang’i has pledged that his first priority in office will be to streamline government operations and curb the widespread wastage of public resources. Speaking to NTV on Wednesday, Matiang’i criticized the…
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Geoffrey Mosiria Reassigned as Sakaja Creates Six New Nairobi Boroughs
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reshuffled his top leadership team, moving Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria to a new docket in the latest round of administrative changes. According to a circular dated…
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Govt Warns Public Servants Who Skip Second Round of Mandatory Impunity Training
Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff Felix Koskei has given public officers who skipped last month’s compulsory virtual training on addressing impunity a final chance to attend the sessions. His office warned that those who will snub…
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Mutua: Failed Drug Tests Blocking Kenyans From ‘Kazi Majuu’ Jobs
Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has dismissed reports that Kenyan youth recruited under the Kazi Majuu program at the Coast are stranded and unable to travel abroad. Speaking in Machakos on Wednesday, Mutua said the claims were…
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How Scammers Are Targeting Kenyans Through Sophisticated UK Visa Fraud
Kenyans intending to travel to the United Kingdom have been advised to be very careful following the unmasking of a highly organized visa scam ring by the UK government. The warning has come out at a period when fraudulent deals that take…
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Chaos in Senate as Khalwale Ejected Over Uhuru Intervention Claims
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale was dramatically ejected from the Senate chambers on Tuesday evening after claiming that former President Uhuru Kenyatta intervened to secure the release of two Kenyans activists previously detained in…
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Mathe wa Ngara Freed on Bond in Cannabis Trafficking Case
High Court Judge James Wakiaga has overturned the earlier decision that denied bond to Nancy Kigunzu Indoveria, widely known as Mathe wa Ngara. In a Wednesday ruling, Justice Wakiaga allowed her appeal and granted her a Ksh. 500,000 bond…
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Kenya’s Public Debt Climbs to Record High as Treasury Borrows KSh1.1 Trillion in One Year
Kenya’s national debt has surged to KSh11.7 trillion, marking one of its highest levels yet, after the National Treasury borrowed more than KSh1.1 trillion in the last financial year. Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o revealed the…
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Rastas Renew Push for Cannabis Legalisation as High Court Sets 2026 Hearing
The Rastafari Society of Kenya has stepped up its battle for the recognition of faith and legalization of cannabis as the High Court sets crucial hearing dates for the group’s constitutional petition that has been in the making for years.…
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The Funniest Memes Trending in Nairobi This Wednesday
Midweek is upon us and this is what’s trending on the socials.
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Mbadi: Employers Who Withhold Employee Contributions Face Criminal Charges
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has issued a stern warning to employers, signalling an imminent crackdown on those who deduct statutory contributions from employees but fail to remit the money to the rightful pension…
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Kenyans Can Register New SIM Cards Without Biometric Data, CA Confirms
The government has said Kenyans will not be required to provide biometric data when registering new mobile phone lines, ending recent fears that new SIM card regulations would require invasive personal information. The Communications…
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Waititu Baba Yao Moves Closer to Freedom After Lining Up Ksh53M Bank Guarantee
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu alias Baba Yao has told a Nairobi court that he has secured a bank guarantor in the corruption case that sent him to Kamiti Maximum Prison, where he is currently serving his sentence since…
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Kasmuel McOure Vows to Defend Oburu Odinga Amid ODM Leadership Disputes
Political activist Kasmuel McOure has come out strongly in defense of Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, warning that attacks on his leadership as Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader undermine the judgment of the late party founder,…
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Top Lawyer Chacha Mwita Faces Possible 20-Day Hold Over Terror Claims
The Kahawa Law Court will today(Wednesday, November 19) issue its ruling on whether to grant the Anti-Terror Police Unit (ATPU) permission to detain prominent lawyer Chacha Mwita for 20 days as officers investigate alleged terror-linked…
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The Rise of iGaming in Kenya
How It All Began In the early 2010s, mobile money changed everything. A simple M-Pesa deposit of 50 shillings opened the door to online betting. Placing a stake on a Premier League match became as quick as sending airtime. For many…
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Ruto Defends Kenya’s Labour Migration Policy Amid Abuse Concerns Abroad
President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s labour migration policy, highlighting its role in creating jobs for Kenyan workers and driving economic growth, even as public concern over worker abuse abroad intensifies. Speaking on Monday,…
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Report Reveals Why Women Transact Less on M-Pesa, Airtel Money, T-Kash
While Kenya continues to record strong growth in financial inclusion, a new report highlights that men continue to dominate mobile money transactions, both in volume and value, leaving women trailing. Despite steady gains in access to…
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Hilarious Memes Trending in Nairobi Today
It’s another beautiful day and this is what’s trending on the socials.
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Ruto Announces Start of 170km Mau Summit Dualing Project
President William Ruto has given the green light for construction crews to officially break ground on the long-awaited 170-kilometre Rironi–Naivasha–Mau Summit highway dualing project on November 28, 2025, marking a major leap forward for…
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Millie Odhiambo Urges Kenyans to Let the Odinga Family Grieve Before Demanding ODM Direction
Suba North Member of Parliament (MP) Millie Odhiambo has argued that the Odinga family still needs time to grieve the loss of Raila Odinga and cannot meet the demands of Kenyans regarding ODM’s political future. Millie opined that Raila’s…
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‘Hitmen Were Waiting for Me’: Gachagua Explains Why He Missed Raila Odinga’s State Funeral
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that he skipped the late Raila Odinga’s State funeral and burial because of what he describes as serious security threats targeting his life. Speaking during an interview with iNooro TV…
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Govt Promises Kakamega Locals Direct Benefits from Ksh.683 Billion Gold Discovery
The government has assured Kakamega County residents that the recent Ksh.683 billion gold discovery in Isulu–Bushiangala will ensure real benefits to local communities, in addition to ongoing development projects across the Western region.…
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