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Fool me once: sharp netizens did not fall for many April Fools pranks

It was a quiet April Fools Day by most standards. The day which was once looked forward to as an opportunity for sly, cheeky playfulness was instead met with indifference by Kenyans.

Still, for celebrities and corporations, it was a golden opportunity to flex their creative muscle, increase their visibility and engage with fans. And while there were a lot of misses, some pranks did create a little buzz. Here are some of the April Fools Day jokes Kenyans were treated to:

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