Politics

Mudavadi Contemplating Locking Down Western Kenya as Covid-19 Cases Soar

As the third wave of Covid-19 spreads like bushfire in Kenya, various leaders are taking action to protect their people. Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi has announced plans to lockdown Western Kenya in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus in Western Kenya, citing the adverse effect it would have on voter […]

Governance

Man who Received Free Tuition, Food, Boom and Ready Job Wants Graduates to Pay HELB Loans Quickly

A local old man has expressed his frustrations with the Kenyan graduates after it emerged most of them have not been paying their HELB loans due to the prevailing tough economic conditions. Terming it as the sure sign of irresponsibility by the recent graduates, the man said that he doesn’t understand why these people don’t […]

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MoH Warns of the 196th Wave of Malaria

The Ministry of Health has urged for increased caution after it emerged that Kenya could be going through the 196th wave of malaria. Data from the ministry shows that the number of people infected with malaria has tripled in the last week, with various malaria hotspots such as the coast and Western Kenya running out […]

Governance

KEMSA Spends 29m on Security after Passersby Increase by 1856%

The Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) has beefed up security on its premises after the number of pedestrian passersby increased by 1856% in the last three months. The unusual phenomena have forced KEMSA to hire an advanced security team to guard its premises as the intent and motive of the passersby is not clear. “The […]

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Kenyan Dowry Negotiation Startup Secures $2.2m in Seed Funding

A Kenyan dowry negotiation startup – Nairobi Dowry – has raised $2.2 million in seed funding to continue its growth in helping young people navigate the treachery waters of dowry negotiation and payment. Nairobi Dowry is a social startup that helps young men keep their mental health intact during the bride price payment process. Whether […]

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Kenyan Man’s Career Dreams Shattered After Applying to Every Registered Company

The job hopes of a young Kenyan man imploded after he applied to the last registered company in Kenya, exhausting all possible prospects. This was the anticlimactic end to his job search, having sent his CV—formatted in Times New Roman, no less—to over 450,000 registered companies, from multinational giants to roadside kiosks in Dandora. Fresh […]

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Uhuru Promises Every Kenyan 2 Million Shillings if BBI Passes

President Uhuru Kenyatta has made a bold move to give every Kenyan aged 18 years and above KShs 2 million if BBI passes in the upcoming referendum. Noting that 2 million shillings had proved to be sufficient to tilt MCAs to support the Bill, Uhuru said that he would extend his generosity to all Kenyan […]

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Man Fired for Dancing to Firirinda at Sugoi Farm

The Firirinda Challenge has already claimed its first casualty in Kenya after a 36-year-old breadwinner and father of four lost his job due to the song. The man who blamed his misfortune on his love for technology lost his job after he was found dancing to the Firirinda song at his workstation where he works […]

Politics

David Ndii Gains 17k New Followers on Twitter after Insulting Luos

Economist and Tangatanga influencer David Ndii had his best political life yesterday after gaining 17,000 new followers on Twitter in one day, courtesy of an insult that went viral yesterday. The man who finds satisfaction in sharing complex economics data, arguing with internet strangers and doing dishes at home found himself at the center of […]

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Stealing from a Muhindi Not Necessarily a Crime in Nairobi

Stealing from any person of Indian descent may not be a crime, according to some well-known traditions of Kenya. This is the fate which many Indians in Nairobi have to endure because while stealing is generally evil (except when done from or by the government), no one feels guilty when they steal from a ‘Muhindi’ […]