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Nairobi Official Faces Backlash Over Viral Club Scandal Intervention

Alfonce Mutuku January 19, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — January 19, 2026 — Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria is under fire after his high-profile handling of a viral scandal involving a young woman and her estranged boyfriend. The Scandal The controversy erupted when explicit videos of 22-year-old Marion Naipei surfaced

Entertainment

Up Burukanga Challenge: How Collo Blue Took Over TikTok in 2026

Alfonce Mutuku January 16, 2026

NAIROBI — A new dance anthem is dominating Kenya’s digital space. As a result, TikTok users are rushing to recreate the fast-rising “Up Burukanga” Challenge. Led by self-proclaimed King of Challenges Collo Blue, the trend has become January 2026’s first major viral moment. The Song Driving the Buzz The track, released on January 2, 2026, […]

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Opposite vs Boombox: Nairobi’s Ultimate Matatu Rivalry

Alfonce Mutuku January 15, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 15 — In Nairobi’s neon-lit streets, where roaring exhausts and booming subwoofers set the city’s rhythm, a legendary rivalry has defined a generation. The debate over the city’s most iconic “nganya” (custom high-end matatu) has never been hotter. While one matatu rules the present, the other has retired, leaving behind a legacy […]

Entertainment

Tanzanians Criticise iShowSpeed’s Kenya Tour, Allege Government Influence

Alfonce Mutuku January 15, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — iShowSpeed’s visit to Kenya has ignited heated debate online, with some Tanzanians questioning how the tour unfolded. Kenya featured among the destinations selected for the popular “Speed Does Africa Tour.” The American YouTuber has already toured several African countries as part of the initiative. However, soon after his arrival in Kenya, Tanzanian […]

News Politics

ODM Raises Alarm Over Alleged UDA Infiltration in Western Kenya

Alfonce Mutuku January 8, 2026

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has raised fresh concerns over what it describes as a deliberate plan by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to infiltrate its grassroots networks in Western Kenya. ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi said the party has uncovered sustained efforts targeting elected leaders and officials in Vihiga and Kakamega counties. […]

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Miguna Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

Alfonce Mutuku January 8, 2026

Senior lawyer Miguna Miguna has officially announced that he will contest the presidency in 2027. Meanwhile, the former Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant made the declaration during a live TV47 interview on Wednesday night. “I am going to vie for the presidency of the Republic of Kenya in 2027, and I am going to do it on […]

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Murang’a Pastor Collapses Minutes to 80-Hour Tree-Hugging Feat

Alfonce Mutuku January 8, 2026

Murang’a-based Pastor Jimmy Irungu collapsed on Thursday morning just 20 minutes short of his 80-hour target after hugging a tree for 79 hours and 40 minutes to raise cancer awareness. The 30-year-old fainted from exhaustion with slightly over an hour remaining. Consequently, medics rushed him to Murang’a County Level Five Hospital. He had started the […]

International News

Trump Cuts US Support to UN Agencies Linked to Kenya

Alfonce Mutuku January 8, 2026

Kenya has suffered a major setback after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending America’s support for 66 international organisations. Several of the affected agencies have direct links to Kenya. Trump signed the order on Wednesday, January 7, after his administration reviewed US participation and funding of the bodies. UN-Habitat and Nairobi

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Kenya Ranked Among Top English-Speaking Nations in Africa

Patricia Waigwa January 6, 2026

Kenya Secures Third Place in AfricaA new report ranked Kenya third among Africa’s best English-speaking nations. Moreover, Kenya outperformed Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Morocco in the 2025 English Proficiency Index (EPI). Education First Report FindingsEducation First (EF) released the English Proficiency Index of 2025. Additionally, the survey assessed adult English

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3D T-Shirts: Kenya’s Viral Christmas 2025 Trend Among Youths

Alfonce Mutuku December 26, 2025

From Cartoon Prints to Patriotic Designs, the Shirts Defined the Festive Season This Christmas, Kenyans, especially the youth, ditched traditional festive outfits for bold, colourful 3D-printed T-shirts that quickly became the country’s unofficial holiday “uniform.” From estates and shopping centres to family gatherings and road trips upcountry, the eye-catching shirts