Two weeks ago, Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko photoshopped himself with Mandela and posted the pic on Facebook.The embarrassing story was picked up by major news outlets worldwide, but Sonko neither apologized nor deleted the photo, in fact, he wrote another post attacking his attackers.Among the attackers were his Facebook fans. Here are some of the...
Zimbabwe is one of the few countries in the world that have no former president. Mugabe has been their leader since independence, and it appears he’s not about to let go.As South Africa and the world mourned Mandela, Mugabe had this message to the people of Zimbabwe… or someone thought this is the message he should give his people. © ...
There’ve been a lot of fuss about President Obama’s selfie with Danish Prime Minister during Mandela’s memorial, with a lot of people calling it disrespectful.Michelle Obama’s reactions were however the most publicised.Someone has now replaced the Danish Prime Minister with President Uhuru. The photo would however not be complete...
Incase you did not see Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko during the Kenya@50 celebrations on Thursday, you may be pleased to know that he dressed much more decently than we’re used to seeing.In fact, he dressed in our national colours. Just out of the Mandela photoshop controversy, the controversial politician made a point to actually pose for photos...
As world leaders converged in South Africa for Mandela memorial, there was one person not convinced that the former South African leader should receive that much honour.Kenya’s well known political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi thinks that Mandela is a hero because the west said so. He stated that we are celebrating him blindly, instead on remembering...
Ignore the slippers, this guy broke the news before anyone else in the world Apart from Robert Alai, the other controversial figure in Kenya’s social media scene is ‘Government Blogger’ Dennis Itumbi.The two have rubbed a few shoulders the wrong way, but the latter has toned down since landing that big State House job.Just...
During the crowning of TPF 6 winner on Sunday, previous winner Ruth Matete took to the stage to perform, but her song is not what is making headlines. The born again church choir leader rocked a dress that dropped jaws around East Africa. A lot of people found it inappropriate.The unforgiving social media could not stop attacking her, and this made...
A lot of jokes have been made about blogger Robert Alai’s age. Some people say he has been in social media since the beginning of social media.Before Facebook and Twitter, he is said to have ‘engaged’ with Kenyans via email, with some accusing him of spamming their Yahoo accounts…remember everyone was on Yahoo.The point is, Robert...
When Mandela died (RIP), a lot of celebrities posted photos of the moment they met him. From Cristiano Ronaldo to Tiger Woods to Oprah. This they did together with their tribute to the icon. It happens that some who did not have a chance to meet him were not out of options. With the advent of Photoshop, it emerged that you can put yourself in the...
On Wednesday night, David Moyes took his mediocre record as Manchester United coach to new heights, with a loss at Old Trafford. It was the first time in 20 years that Everton has beaten the red devils at OT. Moyes was unable to do that in his entire time at Merseyside.Manchester United fans have lost their patience with Moyes it seems. Though many...
It seems the name Jicho Pevu is a very powerful marketing tool… Mohammed Ali has continued to use it for his investigative series, often accompanied by another tagline.The name is registered to him and not KTN, and that allowed him to move to NTV with it, abeit briefly.Last week, we saw this shop using the name. Now, the investigative reporter...
Social media users beware: Hackers have busted into at least 2 million accounts and stolen passwords at Facebook, Google, Twitter, Yahoo and other sites, a new report revealed this week. The hackers used keylogging software that was surreptitiously installed on an unknown number of computers around the world, data analysts with the cybersecurity...
There has been a lot of unease over the Samsung billboard on top of KICC. So much that it was temporary brought down, before an a new agreement was reached.There is no doubt that KICC is Kenya’s most recognizable building. It’s even on our currency.Now, someone has added that Samsung ring on the Sh100 note. © nairobiwire.comFollow @nairobiwire ...
Tomorrow, The Sepetuka music festival is going down at the Carnivore starting 4 PM. Over 20 DJs will be on the decks with at least 7 live performances by artistes.As usual, a lot of alcohol will be consumed here, and there’s one person who is not loving it, Mututho.Someone imagined what will happen when the just confirmed NACADA chairman steps...
The football genius better known as the Ivorian beast in his mother country is among the best footballers if not the best in Africa. He currently plies his trade at Manchester City in the English Premier League which has a huge following here in Africa.Yaya ‘Power House’ Toure is known for his ever present midfield display. He plays with...
Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has recently been in the news for mostly the wrong reasons. His county government was accused of taxing everything, even the dead. It was even reported that you were to pay for the slaughtering of any animal you may have, including your chickens.Anyway, here’s an old photo of Kabogo and his family. The kids are now...
If you’re a fan of the animated series Family Guy, you may have gotten information that Brian Griffin is dead. On its Sunday’s episode, the beloved dog was hit by a car and unfortunately did not make it.Brian had been a key part of the show’s past storyline, and he will surely be missed.Among those who will miss him is Deputy President...
On Sunday during Tusker Project Fame’s probation night, controversial blogger Robert Alai happened to pick on the academy principal Eric Wainaina.In his characteristic self, the blogger made a harsh comment about the singer – a decision he’s probably regretting.“A close-up shot of Eric Wainaina makes him look like a fat mboch...
We’ve all seen that Van Damme viral video. A lot of parodies have been made but we’ve not seen a local one.However, Twitter bigwig @Masaku_ thought that we should have one, featuring non other then the president himself. Location, Hague.This is the result. Not the best photoshop but you get the point.© nairobiwire.comFollow @nairobiwire ...