Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi gave an unintended peek into his digital life on Thursday, 23 July, when he shared a screenshot of his WhatsApp chat list on X, and the internet had plenty to say about it. Nyakundi runs a blog known for publishing political exposés and leaked communications, and is no stranger to controversy. Nyakundi posted the image complaining about how long his app takes to load, writing: Raila Junior’s simple githeri breakfast at Oburu's house surprises many The post, however, quickly overshadowed its original question when users started zooming into the screenshot itself.
The image showed Nyakundi is a member of 224 WhatsApp groups, sitting on a staggering 6,582 unread messages at the time the screenshot was taken. The chat list included groups spanning multiple counties and political circles, among them Jeshi Ya Mama, Nairobi Leaders Summit, North Imenti Ground Zero, Tawe Movement Busia Chapter, Vihiga Business Hub, and Vihiga Development Forum. Several of the groups had unread counts running into the hundreds, with both Nairobi Leaders Summit and Tawe Movement Busia Chapter showing 999+ unread messages.
A snippet visible in the North Imenti Ground Zero group caught particular attention, with a message reading: The sheer breadth of groups the blogger belongs to, stretching from Nairobi political circles to western Kenya business hubs, drew a wave of reactions from followers who found the whole thing equal parts amusing and telling. Nairobi woman mourns best friend Margaret Wambui who fell from building's 34th floor In other news, influencer Sheryl Gabriella disclosed she earned about KSh 62,800 from a single TikTok Live session that attracted more than 11,000 peak viewers, showcasing the platform's earning potential. She accompanied the earnings screenshot with a bold response to critics, sparking mixed reactions online as some applauded her success while others questioned her remarks.