The Funniest Memes in Nairobi Today
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Nairobi Wire
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High Court Not So ‘High’: Rastafarians Denied Entry With Cannabis Seeds
Members of the Rastafarian community were Wednesday denied a chance to present evidence after High Court security stopped them from bringing cannabis seeds into Court in a petition alleging police harassment. The incident occurred at the…
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How Kenyans With Side Hustles Should File Income Tax Returns
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified how employed Kenyans and business owners with side hustles should file their annual income tax returns, addressing widespread confusion. KRA stated, “If employed, but have additional income,…
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“We Are Not Worried”: IEBC Shrugs Off Low Voter Registration Numbers
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has unveiled plans to roll out a digital platform aimed at simplifying voter registration, with a strong focus on attracting young Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election.…
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Kindiki: Government to Double NYOTA Beneficiaries From 820,000 to 2 Million
The government is moving to scale up the NYOTA empowerment project to reach more than two million young people nationwide, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said, signalling a major expansion of one of Kenya’s flagship youth programs.…
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Top 20 MMFs in Kenya: See Which Funds Lead the Market
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has released its latest data ranking Kenya’s most popular Money Market Funds (MMFs) by market share, highlighting the growing appeal of these low-risk investments. Money Market Funds provide a safe…
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Missed University Cut-Off? KUCCPS Lists Top Courses for C, D, and D- Students
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has identified 27 market-driven courses for students who scored Grades C, D, and D- in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. KUCCPS revealed…
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Court Bars Wamatangi From Accessing Assets in KSh813 Million Corruption Case
The High Court has extended interim injunction orders in a high-stakes corruption case where the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) seeks to recover KSh813 million allegedly misappropriated by Kiambu Governor Paul Kimani…
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HELB Warns Students Against Fake KSh 9.46 Billion Loan Letter
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has dismissed claims of a nationwide student loan disbursement, urging students and parents to ignore misleading information circulating online. In a notice released on Wednesday, February 4, 2026,…
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Kenyan Woman Avoids Jail After Attempting to Set Fire to Neighbour’s Home in UK
A former Kenyan nurse has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting to attempting to set fire to her neighbour’s home in Kent, England, following a long-standing dispute. Magdaline Wangeci, 49, was captured on Ring doorbell…
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Why Kenyans Could Soon Buy Brand-New Cars at Used Import Prices
Kenyans will soon buy brand-new vehicles at prices comparable to, or even lower than, the cost of importing eight-year-old used cars, as the government accelerates reforms aimed at transforming the country’s automotive industry. Cabinet…
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All The Trending Memes in Nairobi This Wednesday
This is what’s trending on X this Wednesday.
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No Reprieve for Ruto’s 21 Advisers as Judge Rejects 6-Month Stay Request
The High Court has dismissed a bid by 21 former advisers to President William Ruto to suspend a landmark ruling that declared their offices unconstitutional. The advisers had sought to remain in office for six months to manage a…
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Kenya Rolls Out Green Number Plates for Electric Vehicles in Major E-Mobility Push
Electric vehicles in Kenya will now carry distinctive green number plates as the government intensifies efforts to promote e-mobility and encourage motorists to shift away from petrol- and diesel-powered cars. Transport Cabinet Secretary…
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Nairobi Resident Sues State Over Deadly Boda Boda Chaos
A Nairobi resident has moved to the High Court seeking urgent orders to curb what he says is growing lawlessness, violence, and loss of life linked to poorly regulated boda boda operations in the capital. In a petition filed before the…
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How Kenyans Can Protect Themselves from Nipah Virus
The Ministry of Health has reassured Kenyans following reports of a Nipah Virus outbreak in India, confirming that no cases have been reported in the country. In a public advisory issued on Tuesday, the ministry said two confirmed cases of…
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Autopsy Reveals How Umoja Gym Trainer’s Broken Leg Led to His Death
An autopsy has confirmed that a blood clot in the lungs caused the death of Umoja gym trainer Alphy Migasha, weeks after he suffered severe injuries during a violent assault at a club in Nairobi. Government pathologists believe the fatal…
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Atwoli Hits Back at Employers Over New NSSF Contribution Rates
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has taken aim at the Federation of Kenyan Employers (FKE), warning the employers’ body to stop what it described as “meddling” in matters related to workers’ social security. In a press…
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How CJ Koome is Tackling Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
The Judiciary has rolled out new enforcement units aimed at tackling harassment and discrimination in the workplace, marking a decisive shift from policy promises to institutional accountability. The newly established Employee Protection…
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How Witnesses Could Tip the Scales in Mike Sonko’s KSh 20 Million Case
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has moved to strengthen his defence in the ongoing KSh 20 million graft case, asking the anti-corruption court to summon two key witnesses. Sonko wants lawyer Steve Ogola and Capitol Hill Police Station…
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Big Tax Break Coming for Kenyans Earning Below KSh50,000, Mbadi Announces
Low- and middle-income earners in Kenya are set to get significant tax relief as the government rolls out a plan aimed at easing pressure on salaried workers earning below Ksh50,000 per month. The National Treasury says the proposed…
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Tax Relief for Returning Residents: Import Vehicles and Personal Items Duty-Free
Kenyans living abroad now have a clear path to bring their vehicles and personal belongings home without paying heavy import taxes, thanks to new guidelines from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The KRA has outlined specific conditions…
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CBK Warns Kenyans: Stop Making Cash Flower Bouquets
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a public warning to Kenyans over the growing practice of folding banknotes into flower-like bouquets and using cash as decorative gifts, saying the trend damages currency and disrupts circulation.…
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The Funniest Memes in Nairobi This Tuesday
On this first Tuesday of the month, these are the funniest memes on the socials today.
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