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How Nairobi is Tackling the Growing Stray Dog Problem
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How Nairobi is Tackling the Growing Stray Dog Problem

Nairobi City County has rolled out a major operation to tackle the growing stray dog problem threatening public safety and sanitation across the capital. The County’s Department of Environment, Water, Food, and Agriculture announced a…

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Governor Orengo Tells ODM How to Know What Raila Said and Wanted
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Governor Orengo Tells ODM How to Know What Raila Said and Wanted

Siaya Governor James Orengo has insisted that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) must field its own presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. He made the remarks during a church service on Sunday, January 25, 2026, where he…

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Oburu Oginga Calls Crucial Odinga Family Meeting to Restore ODM Unity
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Oburu Oginga Calls Crucial Odinga Family Meeting to Restore ODM Unity

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has announced plans to convene a crucial family meeting on February 1, 2026, aimed at resolving internal differences that have surfaced within the broader Odinga family over…

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Funny Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week
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Funny Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week

This special weekly collection takes you on a rollercoaster through Kenyan social media’s humor-filled landscape, showcasing the best of internet hilarity with witty quips, hilarious observations, and random photos.

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Hilarious Kenyan Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues
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Hilarious Kenyan Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues

Let’s kick off a new and productive week on a lighter note by exploring the hilarious world of Kenyan Twitter. We’ve handpicked the funniest and most trending posts on X to help you shake off those back to work Monday blues.

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Nil Filers Targeted as KRA Suspends Returns and Expands Data Audits
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Nil Filers Targeted as KRA Suspends Returns and Expands Data Audits

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has temporarily suspended the filing of nil tax returns until the end of March as part of a broader strategy to convert nil filers and non-filers into active, tax-paying citizens. Deputy Commissioner…

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Ruto’s Economic Moves Get Nod from Rating Agency, But 3 Problems Loom
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Ruto’s Economic Moves Get Nod from Rating Agency, But 3 Problems Loom

Global credit rating agency Fitch has reaffirmed Kenya’s sovereign credit rating at ‘B-’ with a stable outlook, pointing to the country’s consistent debt repayment record and a relatively resilient economy compared to regional peers. In…

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29 Courier Companies Face Shutdown After CA Issues Seven-Day Notice
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29 Courier Companies Face Shutdown After CA Issues Seven-Day Notice

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced that it will suspend the operating licences of 29 courier service providers across the country within the next seven days. In a gazette notice dated January 23, the regulator said…

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Aden Duale Breaks Silence on SHA Appointments Amid Equity Concerns
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Aden Duale Breaks Silence on SHA Appointments Amid Equity Concerns

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the recent appointment of senior county officials at the Social Health Authority (SHA), maintaining that the recruitment process followed merit-based criteria and proceeded without any…

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Turkish Gaming Culture and East Africa’s Online Scene
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Turkish Gaming Culture and East Africa’s Online Scene

Nairobi’s digital crowd lives at the intersection of mobile apps, streaming, and gaming, and the same is now true in modern Türkiye. Over the last decade, Turkish studios have turned their country into a recognised mobile gaming hub, while…

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Building A Cyber-Resilient Organization
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Building A Cyber-Resilient Organization

Cyberattacks keep getting faster, smarter, and more expensive. True resilience is not just about blocking threats. It is the ability to keep operating, recover quickly, and learn from every incident. This guide outlines the practical moves…

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CS Murkomen Announces Action Against Police Misconduct and Brutality
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CS Murkomen Announces Action Against Police Misconduct and Brutality

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that the National Police Service (NPS) is taking decisive action to address recent cases of police misconduct and alleged human rights violations, which have reportedly increased…

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Nairobi Motorists to Get Discount on Seasonal Parking Fees
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Nairobi Motorists to Get Discount on Seasonal Parking Fees

Motorists in Nairobi can now enjoy a discount if they pay their seasonal parking fees by mid-February, the county government announced. In a notice issued on Thursday, January 22, City Hall officials said motorists who settle their…

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No Excuses: President Ruto Directs Every Child to Report to School
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No Excuses: President Ruto Directs Every Child to Report to School

President William Ruto has issued a firm directive ordering all learners to report to school starting Friday, whether or not they can afford school fees or uniforms. The President announced the decision on Thursday while in Meru County…

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Worldcoin’s Eye-Scan Data Controversy Ends After Court Orders
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Worldcoin’s Eye-Scan Data Controversy Ends After Court Orders

Worldcoin, the US-based cryptocurrency project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has permanently deleted all biometric data previously collected from Kenyan citizens. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), which…

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Plea Agreement Reached in Former MP Were Murder Case
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Plea Agreement Reached in Former MP Were Murder Case

A plea agreement has been reached with one of the accused in the murder case of former Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, with the individual agreeing to become a state witness and testify against the remaining suspects. The High Court…

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