1. What did Anne Waiguru say about UK's rice reaction?
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The British High Commission in Nairobi shared a viral post praising England midfielder Declan Rice's 2026 World Cup performance by cheekily comparing his quality to Kenya's premium Mwea rice.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru responded enthusiastically to the post, celebrating the international recognition of her county's top agricultural export and inviting the England squad to visit Mwea's rice fields.
The playful online exchange highlighted both Rice's stellar World Cup run, including a fast goal in the bronze medal match and Kirinyaga County's pride in its famous grain.
Anne Waiguru,(l), Declan Rice (r).
Anne Waiguru celebrated Declan Rice’s stellar 2026 World Cup performance after the UK Embassy highlighted the midfielder's excellence. Photo: Anne Waiguru and Jose Breton.
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2. Where was Chris Kirubi buried?
The late Kenyan billionaire Chris Kirubi was laid to rest at Bendor Farm, his vast 1,000-acre agricultural property in Thika.
Anchored by a 15-acre man-made lake, the farm was transitioned from coffee cultivation to host a 300-acre banana plantation, which Kirubi claimed was Kenya's largest alongside export-focused avocado orchards.
The estate served as a prime reflection of Kirubi's passion for agricultural diversification and long-term land investment beyond his well-known corporate holdings.
Chris Kirubi.
Chris Kirubi's Bendor Farm in Thika. Photos: Chris Kirubi and Churchill Show.
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3. How much does Patrick Riang'a make?
Nairobi car dealer and entrepreneur Patrick Riang'a shared a screenshot of his Facebook analytics dashboard, revealing he earned roughly KSh 25,394 ($196) over 28 days from 12 million page views.
Following the surge in performance, Riang'a announced plans to distribute the payout to his audience and asked his followers to suggest the best criteria for sharing it.
His post sparked hundreds of creative responses, with many fans urging him to gift the money to digital influencer Bungoma Goliath, whom Riang'a previously mentored and supported.
Patrick Riang'a.
Patrick Riang'a shared his Facebook earnings publicly. Photo: Patrick Riang'a.
Source: Facebook
4. What happened to Rose Mbugua?
A video shared online by city biker Brayo captured the chaotic aftermath of a fatal road crash along Nairobi's Uhuru Highway involving former Radio Africa journalist Rose Mbugua.
According to police reports, Mbugua was a passenger on a motorcycle heading toward the city centre when it hit the pavement and crashed into a concrete mixer, causing her to die on the spot from severe head injuries.
The circulating clip sparked widespread grief and heartfelt tributes from colleagues and fans, who expressed profound sadness over the tragic loss.
Rose Mbugua.
A video of the crash that killed Rose Mbugua surfaced. Photos: Rose Mbugua and Nairobi Biker/UGC.
Source: UGC
5. What happened to Saudi Prince?
Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Fahad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Jalawi al Saud, 29, was found dead on the bathroom floor of his locked London hotel suite.
CCTV footage confirmed the royal returned to his room alone and no one else entered before his death, ruling out foul play or external involvement.
A coroner concluded he died by misadventure after toxicology tests revealed dangerously high levels of alcohol alongside other lethal substances in his system.
Saudi Prince.
A Saudi prince was found dead in his hotel. Photo: Grok Illustration.
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