Burna Boy’s Concert Buzz:
Over the weekend, we highlighted Nigerian superstar Burna Boy’s concert as a major talking point in Kenya
Mystery Disease in Kisii:
By Sunday, March 2, Citizen TV Kenya reported a mysterious illness spreading in South Mugirango, Kisii County. Dozens fell ill across three villages, overwhelming health facilities to the point where patients had to share beds. The Ministry of Health deployed a surveillance team to contain the outbreak, sparking panic and discussion locally and online as people speculated about the cause.
Economic and Currency Updates:
on March 1 noted the Kenyan shilling at 129 KES to 1 USD, signaling ongoing economic concerns. This exchange rate, alongside news of the Ministry of Health seeking funds to clear a 30 billion KES debt to private hospitals under NHIF, likely fueled weekend debates about Kenya’s financial health and healthcare system.
Political Tensions:
Also trending were political snippets, like
former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s activities in Machakos on March 2, where he was rallying GEMA (Gikuyu, Embu, Meru) community support. This came amid reports of him warning President William Ruto against visiting Meru County, escalating political friction that likely stirred public discourse over the weekend. Entertainment and Sports:
The Former Manchester United coach is the new Harambee Stars coach Benn McCarthy's who was born in south Africa.
Kenyan, artists Bien shine at the Trace Awards 2025 in Zanzibar and well not exclusively Kenyan but many people talked on BAFTA Awards 2025 results were emerging around this time, and with Kenya’s growing interest in global entertainment, films like Emilia Pérez winning big might have sparked local chatter. Locally,
President Ruto’s 20 million KES donation to Jesus Winner Ministry in Roysambu, Nairobi, for a church project could have also trended, blending faith, politics, and community news.
These stories reflect a mix of local crises, entertainment highs, and political maneuvering that likely dominated Kenyan headlines and conversations over the March 1–2 weekend.
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