When attempting to contact a Safaricom phone number that is turned off, you will encounter a distinctive voice notification stating, “mteja wa nambari uliyopiga hapatikani kwa sasa” or “sorry, the mobile subscriber cannot be reached.” This iconic voice belongs to Maggie Wazome, who collaborated with Safaricom shortly after its launch in Kenya in the early […]
Viongozi wa Kenya mara nyingi hutumia zawadi kama njia ya kujenga mahusiano ya kisiasa, kijamii, na hata ya kifamilia. Katika tukio lililoripotiwa hivi karibuni, Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria alimtolea Mama Ida Odinga ng’ombe mkubwa wa maziwa. Tukio hili limeibua hisia mbalimbali, likitafsiriwa kama ishara ya heshima, urafiki, na ujumuishi katika jamii. Aidha, tukio […]
Hivi karibuni, kauli ya Francis Atwoli, Katibu Mkuu wa COTU, imevutia hisia mbalimbali katika jamii ya Waluhya nchini Kenya. Katika kauli hiyo, Atwoli aliwahimiza Waluhya wasihudhurie mikutano ya kisiasa ya William Ruto, akisisitiza kuwa kumsapoti Ruto kunaweza kuwa na madhara kwa baadhi ya wanajamii. Kauli hii imeibua mjadala mkubwa wa kisiasa na kijamii, huku baadhi […]
The recent incident at Nyasore Secondary School in Kisii County, where sixteen Form Four students were arrested for allegedly forcing their principal to eat a whole sufuria of “badly cooked” beans, has sparked nationwide outrage and concern. The act, both disturbing and symbolic, reveals a growing crisis in student discipline and respect for authority within […]
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma’s blunt statement—“Uhuru is lying to Matiang’i, the same way he lied to Raila Odinga!”—adds another chapter to Kenya’s long history of shifting political alliances and accusations of betrayal. With these words, Kaluma revives memories of broken promises and mistrust that have defined much of Kenya’s political landscape, especially in […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s fiery statement targeting Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi once again exposes the simmering tensions and power struggles within the Kenya Kwanza administration. By declaring that “Musalia is a coward” and recalling an incident where Mudavadi allegedly trembled when he confronted President William Ruto, Gachagua portrays himself as a fearless and outspoken […]
President William Ruto’s words—“Mimi nilikuwa nauza kuku moja 13 bob, sikuizi niko na kuku mingi na siwezi sema ni kiasi gani…”—speak to his familiar narrative of resilience, ambition, and transformation. Through this statement, Ruto seeks to inspire young people by sharing his journey from a humble chicken seller to the highest office in the land. […]
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka recently sparked public curiosity and amusement with his light-hearted remark: “I’ve just come from Luo Nyanza, please don’t ask me where I got the 100 cows from, that’s my own secret.” Though delivered in a humorous tone, the statement has deeper political and cultural implications that reflect the complex dynamics […]