Kenya’s public conversation remains charged with politics, faith, governance and social justice colliding in ways that continue to dominate the national agenda.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has once again found himself at the centre of controversy, his ongoing war of words with Prophet David Owuor reigniting debate over leadership, faith and public accountability.
At the same time, anticipation is building around the promised completion of the Talanta Stadium, a flagship project meant to reposition Kenya on the continental sporting map.
In Nairobi, businesswoman and philanthropist Agnes Kagure has drawn attention for presiding over a dignified send-off for 15 members of street families, a gesture that has sparked conversation on homelessness and humane interventions.
Meanwhile, political winds appear to be shifting in Dagoretti South, where a section of residents have signaled a change of heart, rallying behind former MP Dennis Waweru ahead of the 2027 political contest.
Here are the top 10 trending stories this evening
CitizenTVFakeNews
This is related to posts accusing the media house of spreading information that Kenyans believe are inaccurate, biased and unverifiable.
Most of the posts are linked to Wednesday’s night JKL interview where host Jeff Koinange hosted Health CS Aden Duale who dismissed reports that Sh11 billion was lost through fraudulent means, saying Sh11.6 billion worth of fake claims were rejected by the digital system.
“Has truth become too bitter to swallow that you propagate false narrative in collaboration with CitizenTVFakeNews,” Victor Macharia posed in apparent response to Duale’s dismissal of some of the prophecies by Repentance and Holiness Church’ Prophet David Owour.
DignifiedSendOff
Accompanying posts pushing for respectful and honorable treatment of the dead, following politician Agnes Kagure’s kind gesture of helping lay off bodies of 15 members of street families that had been abandoned at morgues across Nairobi City.
“By championing dignity, compassion and collaboration, Agnes Kagure reinforced hope to Nairobi Street families and a more humane city,” Kim Badeji shared.
The philanthropist later had a group lunch with the grieving families.
UkweliItoke
Swahili for “Let the truth come out”, the hashtag is being used to seek clarity, demand transparency and accountability and push for revealing of facts.
The Talanta Stadium is featured in most of the posts carrying the hashtag.
“For so long sports have been neglected but President William Ruto has revived the sector from better allowances to athletes to many facilities like the mega Talanta stadium,” Joel Mulwa posted.
TalantaStadium
Trending alongside #UkweliItoke, users are highlighting progress of the construction of the mega stadium while showcasing the available facilities that local players and athletes will benefit from, once the facility is commissioned.
TunaitendaNaBado
Loosely translated to “We are still delivering”, the trend is mainly about the developments undertaken by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir.
It’s trending alongside #NassirDelivers which is the sixth in the list.
AgnesKagure
The philanthropist-cum-politician is trending for organizing a dignified send off of 15 members of a street family.
“She amplified the voice of Nairobi Street families, proving that humane leadership begins with empathy, respect and social responsibility,” Prince Victor Yoya hailed the 2027 Nairobi Gubernatorial aspirant.
NairobiStreetFamilies
Highlights struggles street families go through, especially children, due to poverty and lack of a comprehensive social protection program and rehabilitation channels.
Many of those in the streets are either indulging in drug and substance abuse or crime to forget their sorrows and make ends meet.
DagorettiSouth2027
It appears like a political campaign hailing former MP Dennis Waweru development track record against his successor John Kiarie who is trailing the seasoned investment banker in recent pollsters.
“Dagoretti South is tired of noise and theatrics. People want competence, professionalism and results,” Ngong Shire shared.
It’s trending alongside #DennisWaweru which is the tenth in the list.
