All The Funniest Memes in Nairobi This Final November Weekend
To welcome the festivities, this is what’s trending on the socials today.
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Cooking Oil Prices Set for Relief After Court Quashes 10% Palm Oil Duty
Kenyans have secured a supposed victory after the High Court declared the government’s decision to impose a 10 percent import duty on crude palm oil unconstitutional. The ruling, delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Thursday, halted a…
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Ichung’wah Slams JB Muturi: ‘He Has Diminished Himself and the Integrity of Parliament’
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has expressed profound disappointment over the conduct of former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, who became involved in a physical confrontation with a young man at the Siakago…
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Blow to KRA as Court Strikes Down Excisable Goods Tracking System
The High Court has nullified the supply, installation and maintenance of the Excisable Goods Management System (EGMS), dealing a major blow to the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) flagship track-and-trace mechanism for monitoring excisable…
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Albert Ojwang’s Father Accuses DIG Lagat of Orchestrating Son’s Killing
The father of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang wants the High Court to order the arrest and prosecution of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, accusing the senior police chief of masterminding the abduction, torture, and death of…
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Makongeni Estate Demolition Completed Despite Court Halt
The demolition of old houses in Nairobi’s Makongeni Estate to make way for the government’s affordable housing project was completed Wednesday evening. Despite an active court order temporarily halting the exercise, workers flattened all…
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Government Block on Live Broadcasts Overturned by High Court Ruling
The High Court has struck down a government directive that sought to block live broadcasting of the June 25 demonstrations, ruling it unconstitutional and unlawful. Justice John Chigiti delivered the judgment on Thursday, quashing the…
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‘Women Don’t Lack Ideas’: Rachel Ruto Calls for Greater Investment in Women
First Lady Rachel Ruto has called on the nation to unlock the full potential of women, saying their greatest barrier is access to financial capital and not a lack of ideas. She delivered this message during the 16th Anniversary…
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Report: Kenya’s Richest 125 Own More Wealth Than 42.6 Million Citizens Combined
Kenya’s wealth gap has widened to staggering levels, with a new Oxfam Kenya report revealing that the country’s richest 125 individuals now own more wealth than 42.6 million Kenyans combined. The report paints a stark picture of…
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Dashcam Captures Moment Concrete Mixer Truck Overturned on Mombasa Road
A dashboard camera yesterday captured the moment a concrete mixer truck overturned along Mombasa road. In the video, the truck is seeing losing control at what looks like a miscalculated attempt at overtaking. Luckily, it swerved just…
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Vote and Go Home, Murkomen Tells Kenyans as By-Elections Begin
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a firm warning to politicians ahead of Thursday’s by-elections, cautioning them against rallying supporters to “protect votes.” He said the responsibility of securing the electoral…
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Gachagua Claims IEBC Using Civilian Officers for Ballot Stuffing in By-Elections
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised fresh concerns about the credibility of Thursday’s by-elections, accusing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of deploying plainclothes police officers to allegedly…
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Hilarious Memes Trending in Nairobi This Thursday
As the last weekend of November approaches, this is what’s trending on the socials today.
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Nairobi to Nakuru Motorists Told to Replan Travel for Friday’s Highway Launch
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned motorists to brace for severe traffic disruptions along the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) Highway this Friday, November 28, as President William Ruto officially launches the highly…
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Murkomen Links Natembeya’s Security Withdrawal to Alleged Police Misconduct
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed that authorities withdrew security officers attached to Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. However, Murkomen insisted that Natembeya isn’t the only politician who lost the…
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Swarup Mishra’s Mediheal Empire Under Threat as Auction Targets Key Properties
Eldoret’s healthcare sector is staring at a dramatic upheaval as former Kesses MP Dr. Swarup Mishra prepares to lose control of six prime Mediheal properties, scheduled for auction on December 10, 2025. The forced sale exposes the mounting…
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Governor Thugge: Kenya Must Slow Debt Growth, Diversify Investors to Protect Economy
Kenya’s soaring domestic and external debt is putting increasing pressure on the economy, Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge said, as repayment performance shows signs of strain. Thugge, who spoke before the Public Debt and…
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AG Orders Treasury to Obey Court Ruling Halting KSh50 e-Citizen Fee
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has directed the Cabinet Secretary for Treasury and Economic Planning to fully comply with Justice Chacha Mwita’s orders halting the collection of the KSh50 e-Citizen convenience fee. Her directive comes after…
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“Expect Creative Stories”: Wambugu Mocks Gachagua Ahead of By-Elections
Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has given Kenyans a sneak peek into what he thinks will happen after the Thursday, November 27, 2025 by-elections. Taking to his Facebook page on Tuesday, Wambugu insinuated that Democracy for Citizens…
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Survey Shows How Kenyans Make Ends Meet Amid Economic Pressures
According to the newly released Taxpayers Perception Survey by the National Taxpayers Association, most Kenyans depend on either business ventures or employment earnings to sustain their livelihoods. The survey found that 35.6 percent of…
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What Makes Modern Casino Platforms More Secure Than Ever
Online casino sites are now better and safer than before, especially in the way they handle the safety of users. People want to feel sure that their money and what they do online will be safe; so today, casino sites use new tools and…
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Ndindi Nyoro Exposes Contradictions in Ruto’s State of the Nation Address
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has poked holes in President William Ruto’s positive assessment of Kenya’s economic performance, arguing that the figures shared in recent speeches do not align with official data on the shilling,…
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UDA Tells IEBC to Ignore Gachagua’s ‘Political Fiction’ Against Vice Chair Fahima Abdallah
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has rubbished accusations leveled by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah, describing them as…
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Hilarious Memes Trending in Nairobi Today
It’s another beautiful day and this is what’s trending.
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