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Why Palestinians are Really Pissed off with President Uhuru

President Uhuru Kenyatta last week walked straight into a diplomatic dispute between Israel and Palestine. On Thursday last week, Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Secretary General,

March 1, 2016

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Hilarious Meme Compilation (Tuesday March 1)

March 1, 2016

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Video of the Day: Watch Chris Rock’s Hilarious Opening Monologue at the Oscars

Leave it to Chris Rock to not only address the elephant in the room, but to invite it to center stage and put it

March 1, 2016

Entertainment·TL·Video

Full List: Oscars 2016 Winners

Here is a full list of winners at the 88th Academy Awards. Best picture Winner: Spotlight The Big Short Bridge of Spies Brooklyn Mad

March 1, 2016

Entertainment·TL

Kenyan Teen Holding Broomstick Shot 4 Times by Police in the US Sparking Protests

A 17 year old boy, originally from Kenya, is in a coma after being shot by Salt Lake City police. Abdi Mohamed was shot 3

February 29, 2016

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After Epic Proposal, Sharon Mundia Holds Ruracio (PHOTOS)

She brought the internet down with that proposal many months ago, and now fashion blogger and vlogger Sharon Mundia has moved a step closer

February 29, 2016

Entertainment·featured·TL

Hapa Mapenzi Tu: Mwanaisha Chidzuga Finally Confirms Mungatana is Bae

After many years of speculation, accusations and counter-accusations, Swahili news anchor Mwanaisha Chidzuga has finally confirmed that former Garsen MP Dansen Mungatana is her

February 29, 2016

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CREATIVE: Forget Boiled Eggs, This Man is Hawking Fried Eggs in Nairobi (PHOTOS)

Kenyans ingenuity has never been in question. There are a lot of creative minds out there doing some really unique businesses, and today we

February 29, 2016

Business·Social Media·TL

Top 20 Cities With The Most $ Billionaires

Beijing has officially overtaken New York City as home to the most billionaires. According to Hurun, a Shanghai firm that releases yearly rankings and

February 26, 2016

Business·featured·News·TL

HAMJAMBO! Watch Jurgen Klopp’s Attempt at Swahili as He Sends Message To Kenyans

Charismatic Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp sent a message to Kenyans ahead of legend John Barnes maiden visit to the country for the ROAD TO ANFIELD tournament.

February 26, 2016

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Video of the Day: Trevor Noah Analyzes Museveni’s Victory on The Daily Show

To no one’s surprise, Museveni won the election last week. Following the constant arrests Besigye had to deal with, Musevni’s ‘victory’ was a reminder

February 26, 2016

Humour·TL·TV·Video

VIDEO – Drama in Busia as Thief Returns with Stolen TV Stuck on His Head

Here’s another witchcraft story for you. A thief in Busia was forced to come clean when the TV he had stolen got stuck on

February 26, 2016

News·TL·weird

VIDEO – Zimbabwean Team Attempts Messi-Suarez Penalty… and Fail Miserably

Could the outrageous Lionel Messi-to-Luis Suarez passed penalty REALLY be done again? Well, the answer is a categorical ‘no’… not in Zimbabwe, at least.

February 26, 2016

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Duale: I’ve Taken a Sabbatical So I Can Deal With That Mad Woman Waiguru (RAW VIDEO)

It’s popcorn time. Former devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru on Tuesday wrote her own affidavit linking Majority Leader Aden Duale, Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen and Farouk

February 25, 2016

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Hilarious Meme Compilation (Thursday February 25)

February 25, 2016

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Sonko Calls for the Burning of Amina – The Gay Mombasa Prostitute

A video of a gay Mombasa based prostitute was posted on Facebook recently. A client had sex with him for an agreed fee of Sh500,

February 25, 2016

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VIDEO: Recruit Falls on His Butt, Then President Uhuru Fixes Gun for Officer on Parade (VIDEO)

There was drama on Friday at the Passing-Out Parade of Administration Police Recruits at the Administration Training College in Embakasi. President Uhuru Kenyatta presided over

February 24, 2016

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Hilarious Meme Compilation (Wednesday February 24)

February 24, 2016

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Jacob Juma Comes To The Defense of Ruto’s Pilot, Says Primitive Kenyans Should Stop Rushing To Helicopters

Disgraced pilot Alistair Patrick Llewelyn, caught on video assaulting a female police officer on Sunday during Deputy President William Ruto’s function in Nyandarua, received some

February 24, 2016

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PHOTOS – Disgraced ‘Ruto’s Pilot’ Taken To Nyandarua as Probe Starts

Disgraced pilot Alistair Llewelyn, caught on video assaulting a police officer in Nyandarua, yesterday surrendered himself to Kilimani Police Station in Nairobi. The Inspector General had

February 24, 2016

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