But as literary scholars gather in Nairobi this week, the question is: are these viral one-liners the new "memorable lines" of our literature? Just as Francis Imbuga gave us "When the madness of an entire nation disturbs a solitary mind, it is not enough to say the man is mad" in Betrayal in the City, today's digital creatives are crafting a new lexicon. The phrase "Fire si fire"—often used to mock ineffective threats or lukewarm actions—represents a shift from the stage to the screen. The Meme as MetaphorLiterature critics argue that the brevity of the digital age has not killed creativity but condensed it. Kenyan oral literature (Orature) is thriving on TikTok, where storytelling happens in 60-second bursts.

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned a government official to record a statement as part of ongoing investigations into matters relating to asset verification and procurement processes. The summons, issued under Section 52 of the National Police Service Act No. 11A of 2011, notes that the Commission has “reasons to believe” the official may have information relevant to the investigation. The requisition follows a search operation conducted earlier the same day at the official’s residence and office. EACC further noted that any subsequent action will depend on the outcome of the ongoing review.

Shalini Passi (File photo)How to make sure your kid is having a heart-healthy mealKids and Coke, it’s a love story many parents know all too well. Coke is loaded with sugar and this can lead to weight gain, energy spikes followed by crashes, and even early signs of insulin resistance. They’re loaded with sugar and offer little nutritional benefit.Regular consumption has been linked to tooth decay, unhealthy weight gain, and other issues that parents definitely don’t want for their kids. But the tricky part is how to discourage those habits without turning every mealtime into a power struggle. Shalini’s approach, sly, playful, and harmless, just might be one way to do it.

AS STORM Storm Goretti’s impact wanes, the Met Office has issued a slew of snow and ice warnings which are set to heap more misery on Brits. A slew of weather warnings for ice covering Saturday and Sunday have been issued for most of Scotland, London & South East England, North West England, South West England, the West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber and Wales. Further yellow warnings for ice have now been issued for Southern England due to partially melted snow refreezing alongside freezing fog and wintry showers. The warning was issued from 12pm today, continuing through the night until lunchtime on Saturday, according to the Met Office. Chiltern Railways plans to operate around half of its normal timetable and West Midlands Railway warned customers not to travel until this afternoon.

President William Ruto has issued a three-month ultimatum to the contractor building a road linking the Mogotio-Ravine road, warning that failure to complete the project within that timeframe will lead to termination of the contract. Ruto expressed dissatisfaction at what he termed as continued suffering by the residents due to the delayed completion of the road, yet only a small stretch remains. (I met the contractor doing that road today and told him that if that road is not finished within three months, he should pack up and leave)Ruto was addressing residents in Mogotio town during his development tour of Baringo County. The completion of the road, Ruto noted, would ease movement, enable trade between Mogotio and Ravine and foster regional economic integration. "So nimemwambia huyo contractor na nimemwambia waziri asupervise ndiyo msihangaike tena," he said.

Coke Wave 3.5, yup, that’s the title. French Montana and Max B have officially delivered their long-awaited joint project, which arrived on January 9. What’s more, during a recent appearance on HOT 97, Montana and Max B made it clear that this release is not the end of their collaboration. “I’m gonna let that (Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos) marinate and then I’m gonna drop Million Dollar Baby 4 on y’all,” he said. “You’re getting Million Dollar Baby 4 after the Coke Wave.”Montana and Max B first teamed up in 2009 with the original Coke Wave mixtape.

Demonstrators marched in Houston, Cincinnati, Washington DC, Philadelphia and other cities, some with placards calling for the abolition of ICE. Meanwhile, two people were injured in another shooting involving federal agents, this time border patrol in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon. The Democratic mayor of Portland cast doubt on their account and people gathered on Thursday night at the city's ICE facility to protest. Videos of the incident show ICE agents approaching a car which is in the middle of the street, and telling the woman behind the wheel to get out of the SUV. "I saw the car, I saw Renee's car, I saw Renee's blood."

An undated photo of a coke drum being transported in Alberta. (Source: Government of Alberta)

TrendingAdvertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe Coke Wave run began in the late 2000s with Coke Wave and Coke Wave 2, later returning with Coke Wave 4 in 2019, centered on melody, street storytelling, and Max B’s now-iconic “wave” philosophy. For years, fans asked the same question: What happened to Coke Wave 3? What did it feel like to finally walk back into the studio as a team again for ‘Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos’? What did the creative process look like putting together ‘Coke Wave 3.5: NARCOS’? With Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos, French Montana and Max B proved the wave never fell off — just waited for the right moment to rise again.

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Photo: Wanja Mwaura. Among the parents celebrating the results is renowned Kenyan philanthropist Wanja Mwaura, whose son posted an impressive performance. Taking to Facebook, Wanja shared the good news that her son, Sammy Mwaura, had scored a mean grade of A- in the national examinations. His KCSE results are out and he scored a mean grade of A-,” she wrote. All these celebrities attained strong grades in their respective KCSE examinations with some even pursuing high profile careers before turning to entertainment.

How to check 2025 KCSE results via phone or laptopA total of 993,226 candidates sat the 2025 KCSE examination. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos has officially released the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results, announcing that a total of 1,180 candidates had their results cancelled due to examination irregularities. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos OgambaHow to Check 2025 KCSE ResultsCandidates can now access their 2025 KCSE examination results online after the official release using a phone with an internet browser or a computer/laptop. Consequently, and in line with the applicable law and regulations, their examination results have been cancelled,” he said. A total of 993,226 candidates sat the 2025 KCSE examination.

The lawyer for Matt Kalil's ex-wife Haley plans to file a motion to dismiss after she was sued for making sexually explicit comments about the size of his manhood. '[Haley] Kalil disclosed private and intimate details about Matt Kalil that were of no legitimate public concern and subjected Matt Kalil and his family to widespread ridicule and unwanted attention,' said attorney Ryan Saba. 'Haley Kalil shared these sensitive personal details about her ex-husband in an apparent quest to seek fortune and fame,' he added. 'Her actions were extreme, outrageous, beyond all possible bounds of decency, and have caused substantial harm to Matt Kalil, his family, and his business.' In reference to Haley describing Kalil's penis as 'two coke cans, maybe even a third', one said to Keilani: 'Nah there's no way she can take 2 coke cans, sorry.'

A major counterfeit alcohol manufacturing hub operating in Joska has been shut down following a swift, intelligence-led operation by a multi-agency team spearheaded by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA). NACADA CEO Anthony Omerikwa said the Joska raid was part of a strategy aimed at dismantling the illicit alcohol supply. What led to closure of Joska's counterfeit alcohol hub? Is the Joska raid part of a larger NACADA strategy? Source: UGCThe Joska bust has once again drawn attention to a worrying trend in the illicit alcohol business: the cloning of legitimate brands.