Why KFC is in trouble with Twitter users in Kenya

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Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), an American fast-food restaurant chain, topped Twitter trends in Kenya on Wednesday, January 4 after it emerged that the franchise does not use potatoes grown in Kenya in preparing fries for sale. Kenyans wondered why the fast-food chain impor...
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Why KFC is in trouble with Twitter users in Kenya

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In December, Natembeya said that disciplinary measures would be taken against the local administration and police officers accused of laxity.

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BUSINESS

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Misbehaving legislators are teaching their supporters bad manners

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Coast leaders craft new alliances with eyes set on August elections

Shifting allegiance indication of tough battles shaping up for control of counties at the Coast.

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POLITICS

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Konshens' New Year concert at Carnivore

Konshens' New Year concert at Carnivore

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Kenya- South Sudan 330km link road takes shape

Kenya- South Sudan 330km link road takes shape

01 ^st January 2022

Families throng Uhuru Park to celebrate New Year

Families throng Uhuru Park to celebrate New Year

01 ^st January 2022

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Kenyans welcome 2022 in style

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In pictures: Top political stories of 2021

In pictures: Top political stories of 2021

31 ^st December 2021

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Prominent personalities who died in 2021

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Inside Nairobi-Kisumu train

17 ^th December 2021

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Azimio la Umoja pitch invader decked by security

16 ^th December 2021

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Pomp, swagger moments during Jamhuri Day celebrations

12 ^th December 2021

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11 ^th December 2021

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FACT CHECK

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From cremation to green burials to aquamation: Why the quiet exit

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

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ENTERTAINMENT

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THE NAIROBIAN

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Expect drama galore seven months to elections 2022

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Caning children simply means adults have failed

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NEWS

By James Mwangi | 22 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Rabies alert! What to do incase of a dog bite

Rabies alert! What to do incase of a dog bite

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe | 57 minutes ago

Cassava farmers pain as crop rots in the fields

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Growing brocolli is easy, try it this year

By Dr George Mbakahya | 3 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

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Making New Year’s resolutions stick!

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