They say the internet does not forget, and 2024 might be one of the years that the current generation might remember for a lifetime in terms of the eventful moments on the internet.
The year was full of drama, conflicts, scandals and moments that most Kenyans will relish in 2025 and years to come.
Here are some of the unforgettable internet moments of 2024;
Baltasar Ebang Engonga
Though from Equatorial Guinea, Engonga made headlines globally after hundreds of sex tapes leaked online.
The videos left tounges wagging for Kenyans and global netizens as Bello, nicknamed so because of his good looks, exhibited his bedroom prowess.
Engonga is a nephew of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema and one of those thought to be hoping to replace him.
Obiang is the world’s longest-serving president having been in power since 1979.
Kasongo moments
Until 2024, ‘Kasongo’ was a famous hit by Orch Super Mazembe composed, recorded and performed in the 1970s.
The hit which was categorised in the Zilizopendwa category of music seems to have gotten a new lease of life, now being used in political satire.
Originally, written by Alley Katele, who also took on lead vocals, the track features a woman pleading for her estranged husband to return home.
Henceforth, the song might never regain its original purpose, especially in the Kenyan political spheres.
Adani deal
Were it not for the internet, the infamous Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) takeover by the Adani Group could have happened.
First revealed by whistleblower Nelson Amenya, the Adani takeover took the internet by storm with Kenyans protesting the takeover.
The deal, which would have seen the Indian conglomerate take over, renovate and operate JKIA for 30 years was cancelled after the group was flagged in the US.
The government of Kenya also cancelled a similar deal signed between Adani and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO).
King Kaka and Nana Owiti announce break-up
The 13-year marriage between King Kaka and Nana Owiti looked like a perfect match made in heaven, until the two announced separation in the most unexpected way.
Taking to their respective social media accounts on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the couple disclosed that the decision has come after much reflection and consideration.
“We honestly never thought we would one day write a statement like this, but life happens. After much reflection and consideration, we have made the difficult decision to end our relationship. Over the course of 13 years, we have shared countless memories, built a life together, and, most importantly, raised three incredible children who will always be our top priority,” reads part of King Kaka and Nana Owiti’s statement.
Requesting privacy and understanding, the former couple said that they felt the need to be transparent with their fans as public figures.
Uhuru’s handshake with Ruto
In what looked like a reunion of old political friends, President William Ruto visited former president Uhuru Kenyatta at his rural home in Gatundu, Kiambu county on December 9, 2024.
The office of the 4th President of the Republic of Kenya in a statement revealed that the two leaders had discussed issues of National interest.
Photos of the two leaders happily engaging each other were shared on social media by former President Uhuru’s office.
According to a statement shared by State House, President Ruto took the opportunity to reiterate his appreciation and commendation of Uhuru’s statesmanship in overseeing the peaceful transfer of power after the 2022 elections, as well as the goodwill the former President has continued to demonstrate towards his fellow leaders and his support for Kenya’s ongoing progress and development.
President Ruto also thanked President Kenyatta for laying a strong foundation that has enabled the government to implement key programs under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
