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Is Super Metro a Cult? Viral Video of Nairobi Commuters Queuing in Heavy Rain Sparks Debate

Alfonce Mutuku March 5, 2026

A viral video showing dozens of commuters standing in heavy rain while queuing for a Super Metro bus in Nairobi has ignited an online debate over the matatu operator’s extraordinary popularity, with some Kenyans jokingly asking whether the transport service has become a “cult.” The footage,

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“I’ll Still Rock My Minis at 80”: Esther Passaris Reclaims “Shosho” Title with Pride

Alfonce Mutuku March 3, 2026

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has fired back at critics over her fashion choices. She spoke to 254 News and addressed those who call her “Shosho.” She said she wears the title with pride. Passaris described aging as a blessing. She said no one should use age to shame women. Challenging Age Stereotypes Passaris rejected […]

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Charlene Ruto’s Entebbe Visit Strengthens Kenya-Uganda Ties

Patricia Waigwa February 26, 2026

The Entebbe meeting reinforced the longstanding ties between Kenya and Uganda. Muhoozi emphasized that the nations share a “brotherhood beyond borders,” highlighting cooperation in trade, security, and regional diplomacy. This interaction demonstrated mutual respect between the two countries’ leadership and public figures. Charlene Ruto’s visit marked a transition from

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Clout or Culture? Kenyan Drill Feuds Shake the Industry as Streams Soar

Alfonce Mutuku February 21, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s drill scene has erupted into a series of high-profile rap feuds, with artists trading lyrical jabs and fans turning up the heat both online and offline. At the centre of the storm are Toxic Lyrikali, Buruklyn Boyz, Wakadinali and rising rapper Mauru Gwaash. Mauru Gwaash vs Wakadinali The latest spark came […]

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Nyeri Man to Hang for Defiling, Killing 7-Year-Old Tamara Kabura

Alfonce Mutuku February 19, 2026

NYERI, Kenya — The High Court in Nyeri has sentenced Nicholas Julius Macharia (35) to death for defiling and murdering a seven-year-old girl, then burying her body under his bed. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Justice Magare Kizito called the case one of the most horrendous and cold-blooded crimes the court […]

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Kenyan MPs Reject TikTok Ban, Push Tough New Rules Ahead of 2027 Elections

Alfonce Mutuku February 18, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan lawmakers have rejected a petition to ban TikTok. They say a shutdown would violate the Constitution and hurt the economy. Instead, Parliament now wants strict “co-regulation” rules to tighten oversight of TikTok and other platforms before the 2027 general elections. The National Assembly’s Public Petitions Committee reached the decision after

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Kenyan Kids and Screens: Data Shows a Sharp Drop in Attention and Memory

Alfonce Mutuku February 16, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — For most of the 20th century, IQ scores rose steadily around the world, a trend researchers called the Flynn Effect. But in countries like Norway, Denmark, Britain and the U.S., that rise has stalled, and in some cases reversed. Now, evidence suggests the same shift is reaching Africa, and Kenya is already […]

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Sifuna Rejects ODM Ouster as Winnie Odinga Joins Defiant Camp

Alfonce Mutuku February 12, 2026

NAIROBI, February 12, 2026 — ODM’s internal war has exploded into the open. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has rejected his removal as Secretary-General, calling the decision illegal and promising a political counter-attack against the party’s top leadership. Speaking at Serena Hotel on Thursday, Sifuna said the NEC meeting that removed him broke party rules. “This […]

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Sifuna vs ODM: Tribunal Fight Looms After Secretary-General Removal

Alfonce Mutuku February 12, 2026

ODM has kicked off 2026 with a political earthquake. The party has officially removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General, ending one of the most visible tenures in recent party history. The decision was sealed on February 11, 2026, during a high-stakes National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Mombasa, and it has already split the […]

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From “Hangxiety” to Glow: Why Kenyans Are Quitting Alcohol in 2026

Alfonce Mutuku February 11, 2026

A quiet rebellion is sweeping through Nairobi’s and kenyans nightlife, and it’s not happening at the bottom of a glass. From Kilimani lounges to campus house parties, more Kenyans are choosing intermittent sobriety, not necessarily quitting forever, but taking long breaks to “reset” their bodies, minds, and wallets. And this shift is happening as the […]