The Funniest Memes in Nairobi This Friday
As we end the first week of February, this is what’s trending on the socials.
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Waziri 1xCup and 1xBet: Empowering Women’s Football Through Action
Women’s football is often a story of resilience, dignity, and opportunity. It continues to grow in strength and visibility, and behind this progress are partners who believe in real, long-term impact. Through Waziri 1xCup, 1xBet played an…
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Ruth Odinga Raises Doubts Over Ruto’s Promise to Honour Pre-Election Agreement
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has thrown her weight behind ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, challenging President William Ruto’s ability to honor pre-election agreements amid growing tensions within ODM. In a statement…
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Kianjokoma Brothers Case: Officer Admits He Didn’t See Fall, Relied on Survivors’ Account
A senior police officer has testified at Milimani High Court, claiming that the Kianjokoma brothers died after allegedly jumping from a moving police vehicle while trying to escape custody. Chief Inspector Peter Terer, who served as Deputy…
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‘I Refused Ksh8 Million Bribe’: Sonko Tells Court in Ksh20 Million Graft Trial
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Thursday took the witness stand in his ongoing Ksh20 million corruption case, telling a Nairobi court that powerful interests targeted him because of his long-standing fight against graft. The trial…
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Activists Warn AI Could Undermine 2027 Elections, File High Court Case
Human rights activists have filed a lawsuit at the High Court in Kerugoya, seeking urgent intervention to stop the rollout of what they describe as “high-risk artificial intelligence systems” across Kenya. The petitioners warn that the…
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World Bank Reveals Why It Pumped Ksh29.5 Billion Into Kenya’s NYOTA Plan
The World Bank has outlined why it chose to support Kenya through the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, describing youth unemployment as one of the country’s most pressing development challenges. Speaking…
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Homa Bay Deputy Takes Governor Wanga to Court Over Locked Office
Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga has approached the courts to contest Governor Gladys Wanga’s decision to lock him out of his office. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, February 5, Magwanga said he had filed a lawsuit seeking a…
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Footballer Silas Abungana Dies After Violent Family Land Dispute
The Kenyan football fraternity and Kakamega Homeboyz Football Club are mourning the tragic death of defender Silas Abungana, whose life was cut short in a shocking incident linked to a family land dispute. Abungana, 25, died after his…
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Court Awards Dandora Waste Pickers Ksh25.8 Million Over Toxic Air Exposure
The Environment and Land Court at Milimani has awarded Ksh25.8 million in damages to 1,032 waste pickers working at the Dandora dumpsite, after finding that state agencies violated their constitutional rights by exposing them to harmful…
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“Bottom Up Was Not a Slogan”: Ruto Confirms Tax Relief Plan for Kenyan Workers
President William Ruto has confirmed a proposal to raise Kenya’s minimum taxable income from KSh24,000 to KSh30,000, arguing that the move will offer real relief to millions of households struggling with the rising cost of living. Speaking…
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Azimio Coalition Faces Backlash Over “Clandestine” Leadership Decisions
A section of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition affiliate parties has rejected recent leadership changes within the political alliance, calling the moves “illegal, null and void.” The affiliates accused coalition chairperson and…
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The Funniest Memes in Nairobi Today
This is what’s trending on the socials.
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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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