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A Kenyan TikToker has sparked controversy with a scathing critique of First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto, likening her to the infamous biblical figure Jezebel. The TikToker expressed deep frustration, accusing Mama Rachel of being out of touch with the realities faced by ordinary Kenyans. She pointed out the irony of Mama Rachel’s frequent appearances at fundraisers and public events, which paint a rosy picture of the country, while many Kenyans mourn their loved ones killed by police gunfire. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The TikToker condemned what she described as Mama Rachel’s lavish spending habits, funded by taxpayer…

The Kenyan entertainment industry is reeling from the sudden and tragic loss of renowned DJ Skratch1. The cause of his death has not yet been made public, leaving fans and fellow artists in shock and disbelief. Legendary singer Kenzo Matata mourned the DJ with a heartfelt message, urging friends to check on one another: “Life is short, remember to check on your friends before it’s too late.” Follow our Facebook page for more updates: US-based Kenyan musician Nonini expressed his sorrow, reminiscing about their last tour plans together and lamenting, “We should have spoken more and understood each other better.”…

Sabatia MP Sloya Clement was next in line to face the music for having voted yes to the 2024 finance bill. Yesterday, members of his constituency booed him and denied him a chance to speak during an event, forcing him to cut his speech short and leave. The MP had just begun explaining why he voted yes to the bill when murmurs started spreading, eventually leading to fervent booing and demands for him to leave the event. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Even women in the crowd expressed their anger, shouting that he had ignored their pleas to…

The names of all those who died in the anti-finance bill protests were read aloud, and hundreds of Kenyans fervently shouted “Ruto must go” during a unique Saba Saba Day ceremony honoring the fallen. The event, publicized on social media, surprisingly drew hundreds of Kenyan youths, mirroring the turnout of the June 25 protests. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Videos from the July 7 event show Kenyans, mostly dressed in black, paying tribute to the over 25 people killed by police during the protests. The names Emmanuel Gigs Santa, Joshua Ombati, Clifton Mwobari, Kelvin Madanga, Chris Gitonga, 12-year-old…

President William Ruto faced a barrage of criticism during an online forum on the social media platform X, apologizing for police brutality against anti-tax protesters. The forum, hosted on X Spaces and dubbed #EngageThePresident, saw 125,000 participants, with protest leader Kevin Monari confronting Ruto about his abduction by security forces. Ruto, who accused some of inflating the death toll during the protests, pledged to withdraw the controversial finance bill and address issues raised by the youth, despite technical difficulties delaying the session’s start. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: During the three-hour session, which began over an hour late,…

Thika town MP Alice Ng’ang’a has agreed to sponsor a young girl named Njeri, who gained attention on the internet after a video surfaced of her selling maize by the roadside late at night. The video, which emerged two days ago, touched the hearts of many as it showed Njeri sorting out maize cobs on a sack she had laid out along the road. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: The video garnered sympathy from many people online and criticism was particularly directed at MP Alice Ng’ang’a, who was her area MP and who had voted in favor of…

Facebook personality “Dem wa Facebook” received a surprising response from her area MP, Hon. Allan Chesang, when she confronted him about his vote on the finance bill. The MP had voted no, and Dem wa Facebook had no issue with him as backlash was directed towards those who voted yes. In a TikTok video, the two are seen enjoying a lighthearted conversation, with Dem wa Facebook playfully teasing the MP and asking if he was single, even joking that she or someone online might want to be his wife. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: During their conversation, Dem…

A TikTok user, Fatima, left users amused and exchanging thoughts after displaying the expensive gift she purchased for her pet cat’s birthday. She shared a video showing the huge gift wrapped in a large carton with a red ribbon tied on top, claiming her cat had been eagerly anticipating it. The video began with the cat lounging in a posh bedroom, which Fatima referred to as the cat’s bedroom, surprising many netizens further. Fatima referred to her cat as her princess, highlighting the special place the pet holds in her heart. As she unwrapped the gift, the cat circled and…

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya had the rare opportunity to host Kalonzo Musyoka and Kijana Wamalwa, among other notable politicians, at his home, and he couldn’t hide his joy. The MP shared a video on his Instagram showing himself sitting on a sofa alongside Wamalwa and Kalonzo, delivering joke after joke, which resulted in rib-cracking laughter from his guests. Despite being a bachelor, Salasya treated them to various niceties and assortments, as seen in the clip, with everyone in the house having the time of their lives. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Salasya shared a joke about his…

  Mike Sonko has criticized First Daughter Charlene Ruto, urging her to refrain from intervening in the ongoing anti-government unrest. Sonko’s comments came after a video surfaced showing Charlene asking the youth to trust in the government. He argued that her remarks were ill-timed and could exacerbate the already high tensions, as the country is still reeling from the youth’s strong rejection of President William Ruto and his administration. In the video, Charlene addressed 47 student leaders, expressing her solidarity with Kenyan youth and claiming to understand their struggles. Follow our Facebook page for more updates: Her remarks sparked outrage…