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The advent of social media has disrupted the natural social fabric that have existed for eons.  Individuals tend to know about other people's lifestyles more than their own.  Facebook, X(formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Instagram, Tik Tok are some of the commonly used social media sites.  Users often post images showing the world about their life progression.  In modern world reality, humanity is separate, only to be connected in the virtual space. Individuals are separate from their physical neighbours, but closely knighted to those who are far away through online linkages. Natural social life is fast losing its original lustre under the guise of modern influence. Neighborhood is fading at an alarming rate as humans are blinded under the illusion of being concerned about those who are far than those closer to them. In the current era, people prefer marrying through social media sites and dating apps. Individuals who rarely know each other physically, are formi...

Delusion of grandeur, also referred as grandiose delusion, is a type of delusion where you believe you have exceptional abilities, wealth, fame, power, or a special identity that isn't grounded in reality. Rigathi Gachagua's legal team made two moves that opponents termed contradictory: -Oct 2024: Impeached by Senate 54-13 while he was hospitalized. Kindiki sworn in as DP - May 2026: Gachagua dropped his demand for reinstatement to office and instead asked for full salary + allowances + retirement benefits for 2022-2027, as if he served the term. Kindiki’s lawyers’ response were that: 1. “If there was no impeachment, then by operation of law he returns to office. There can be no future earnings for a term he legally continues to hold” 2. “You cannot say there was no impeachment and then proceed to compensate someone for removal from office.” Critics argued this was like“having your cake and eating it” — wanting the impeachment quashed but also cash for being impeached. Hence “i...

 Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 was published on 30th April 2026. It proposes changes to several tax laws and most provisions take effect 1st July 2026, while some kick in 1st January 2027. If passed, it will guide how KRA collects an extra KSh 201 billion in 2026/2027, with KSh 120 billion expected directly from the new measures. 391a8d63 Contents of the 2026 Finance Bill 1. PAYE & Income Tax Changes Tax-free threshold increase: The Bill seeks to raise the tax-free income threshold from the current KSh 24,000. Proposals want the lowest PAYE band expanded from KSh 24,000 to KSh 30,000. New PAYE bands: Introduce a 25% tax rate for monthly income between KSh 30,000 and KSh 50,000. Top rate debate: Kenya Bankers Association and World Bank have pushed for the highest PAYE band to drop from 35% to 30%, with relief increased to KSh 3,000 to create a KSh 30,000 tax-free base. World Bank also suggested funding healthcare through the budget instead of the SHIF levy, and repealing the housing...

The High Court upheld Rigathi Gachagua’s 2024 impeachment on June 8, 2026, but awarded him KSh50 million in constitutional damages. The ruling came from a three-judge bench (Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Murima and Freda Mugambi) at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi. It confirmed that the National Assembly and Senate followed constitutional procedures under Articles 145 and 150 overall, despite finding a violation of Gachagua’s right to a fair hearing (the Senate refused an adjournment when he was ill).  The court did not reinstate him, affirmed Kithure Kindiki as the current Deputy President, and left issues like pensions for other proceedings. Background of Gachagua's case 1. Impeachment process (Oct 2024): The National Assembly passed an 11-charge motion (initiated by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse) with a massive 281-44 vote, citing gross misconduct, corruption, ethnic division, and undermining the President/government. The Senate upheld key charges days later. Gachagua (who ser...

 Kenyans are reacting strongly to remarks by some UDA leaders that many interpret as hints at election manipulation ("ukarabati ya kura" / "voters repair") ahead of the 2027 presidential election. What Happened On or around May 23, 2026, NTV Kenya and other outlets aired footage from a UDA meeting at Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula's home.  Leaders including Savula and MP Charles Gimose reportedly used phrases like "tutafanya ukarabati ya kura" (we will repair/do maintenance on the votes).  Some comments referenced high victory margins in places like Tanzania under Samia Suluhu or Museveni-style wins. This has been widely seen as implying plans to "fix" or pad results in favor of President William Ruto's reelection, rather than a literal call for better voter registration or system maintenance. Public Reaction 1. Surprise and outrage: Many Kenyans on X and social media expressed shock, viewing it as arrogant or desperate signaling am...