Author: Steve Ireri

Former CS Aisha Jumwa has made a seamless pivot to TikTok, joining the platform just days after President William Ruto fired his entire Cabinet, sparing only Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The bold move was announced after Ruto emphasized he had been attentively listening to the public and assessing the performance of his Cabinet since their appointments. Among the dismissed officials, Aisha Jumwa, the former Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, Arts, and Heritage, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation. Taking to social media, she wrote, “It was such an honour to serve as a Cabinet Secretary…

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu finds herself under fire once again, this time for her comments on losing 10,000 Instagram followers during the Reject Finance Bill demonstrations. As families mourned loved ones lost in the protests, Nyamu’s remarks struck many as insensitive and out of touch. Netizens across various social media platforms criticized the mother of three for prioritizing her social media presence over the real struggles faced by citizens. “People lost their lives, and you’re talking about how you lost 10k followers. SHAME ON YOU, KAREN.” Nyamu defended her comments, claiming they were made in jest and taken out of…

Cabinet Secretaries dismissed by President William Ruto on Thursday have responded to the decision, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the country. Taking to social media, they thanked the President for his trust and reflected on their tenure. Former Defence CS Aden Duale extended heartfelt gratitude to President Ruto for entrusting him with a critical ministry. “I am deeply honored and will forever be indebted to him and the people of Kenya for this opportunity to serve our great nation,” Duale wrote, also quoting the Quran: “But they plan, and Allah plans. And Allah is the best of planners”…

TikTok star and actress Azziad Nasenya has taken to Instagram to address recent controversies surrounding allegations that she was selected as a “ghost athlete” by Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. With a substantial following exceeding 2.3 million, Nasenya categorically denied any involvement in the Kenyan delegation set to travel to Paris under government auspices. “I am not part of the Kenya delegation to the Paris Olympics 2024,” Nasenya asserted in her Instagram statement, addressing widespread misinformation circulating online. She clarified her previous association with the Ministry of Youth Affairs, particularly her role in the…

Renowned Twitter influencer Maverick Aoko has stirred controversy by claiming that Bishop Allan Kiuna was a “con preacher” who exploited Kenyans with prosperity gospel teachings. In a viral tweet, Aoko, known for her fearless exposes, stated that the founder of Jubilee Christian Church was not a genuine minister, as he only preached the scripture of amassing wealth. Without remorse, Maverick hurled shade at the late pastor, who passed away two days ago, saying there was nothing to mourn as he had “gone where he belonged.” Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Aoko also alleged that Jubilee Christian Church, which…

Curvaceous socialite Vera Sidika responded to a fan who slid into her Instagram DMs asking how many pages her passport usually has, given her constant travels. Vera boastfully explained that she has filled over 10 Kenyan passports, each with the maximum number of pages allowed by the Kenyan government, leaving her fans amazed. The socialite began by sharing the beautiful message from her fan, who praised her frequent global travels and admired her jet-setting lifestyle. The fan commended Vera for her enviable life of constant travel and expressed a desire to tap into her blessing of globetrotting. This prompted the…

Amber Ray, the socialite wife of Kennedy Rapudo, recently spoke about her parenting philosophy, saying she would consider herself a failure if her son loves her more than his future wife. Amber, who gained fame through the Facebook group Kilimani Mums, hopes her son will grow up knowing that his mother should never come before his own family. Proudly discussing her motherhood skills, Amber Ray stated that she is doing everything in her power to raise her son to become a real man, a devoted father, and a loving husband. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The socialite was…

Curvaceous content creator Trisha Khalid has responded to a segment of Kenyans who criticized her on TikTok, labeling her as ‘kienyeji.’ In a fiery retort, the socialite posted a screenshot of the nasty comments she received on her TikTok videos and warned the naysayers, stating that she doesn’t choose who she mingles with. The backlash originated from an event she attended—a baby shower for fellow content creator Mary Linda. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: At the event, she interacted with content creators whom many TikTok users referred to as ‘kienyeji,’ leading many to claim that she was just…

Tanzanian portrait artist Shadrack Chaula has been released from prison after social media users raised over $2,000 (KSh 258k) to pay his fine for cybercrimes. Chaula was convicted for burning a picture of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and insulting her in a viral video. His release follows a week of intense public debate and fundraising efforts. Social Media Rally for Chaula’s Freedom Chaula’s arrest and subsequent conviction sparked a wave of sympathy and outrage across Tanzania. The 24-year-old artist was charged with cyber-harassment and incitement after admitting to posting the controversial video on TikTok. Follow our Facebook page for more…

The Kenol-Sagana-Marua dual carriageway has become a transformative infrastructure project in Kenya, significantly improving traffic flow and boosting the regional economy. The highway, part of the larger Northern Corridor, stretches 84 kilometers from Kenol in Murang’a County to Marua in Nyeri County, passing through Kirinyaga County. It is a vital segment of the Great North Road, which connects Cape Town to Cairo, facilitating trade and movement across Africa. The project was initiated during the presidency of Uhuru Kenyatta and commenced in late 2019. The construction, overseen by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), is funded jointly by the African Development…