How Well Do You Know Us? Viral Tea Tests You With 10 Half-Year Questions

For the whole first half of 2023, we kept you up to date with what was happening across the country and around the world, but how well do you know us, or followed us?

1. The Nairobi County government identified parts of the Central Business District(CBD), Upperhill, and Westlands among areas zoned as commercial areas for the operation of nightclubs. Which one of the following is NOT one of them?

Outside a club in Westlands, Nairobi. /FILE

The Nairobi County government identified parts of the Central Business District(CBD), Upperhill, and Westlands among areas zoned as commercial areas for the operation of nightclubs. Which one of the following is NOT one of them?
Tom Mboya Street
River Road
Lang’ata Road
Karen

2. In the wake of the arrest of digital content creator, Miss Trudy on Tuesday, April 18, Viral Tea listed eight areas in the country where you cannot take photos. Which is one of them?

Content creator Miss Trudy confronting security officers on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. /MISS TRUDY

In the wake of the arrest of digital content creator, Miss Trudy on Tuesday, April 18, Viral Tea listed eight areas in the country where you cannot take photos. Which is one of them?
Uhuru Park
Church
Matatu Terminus
State House

3. Meta, which owns Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, is reportedly preparing to unveil what is termed as the biggest competitor to Twitter. What is the rumoured name of the competitor?

Icons of Facebook and Twitter apps on a phone. /CNBC.GETTY IMAGES
Meta, which owns Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, is reportedly preparing to unveil what is termed as the biggest competitor to Twitter. What is the rumoured name of the competitor?
Slack
Project 92
Mastodon
Meta

4. During the 2023 Safari Rally, Toyota claimed a 1-2-3-4 finish for the second consecutive time. When was the last year Toyota finished a 1-2-3-4?

Sebastien Ogier in action in a muddy Sleeping Warrior stage during the 2023 WRC Safari Rally on June 24, 2023. /WRC.COM
During the 2023 Safari Rally, Toyota claimed a 1-2-3-4 finish for the second consecutive time. When was the last year Toyota finished a 1-2-3-4?
1903
2013
2022
2007

5. On August 6, 2022, a photo of an eagle a drone during the final Azimio la Umoja mega rally at the Kasarani stadium was fact checked by Viral Tea to be false. Why?

A screenshot of the image shared on social media and linked to the two political rallies that happened in Nairobi on Saturday August 6. /FILE

On August 6, 2022, a photo of an eagle a drone during the final Azimio la Umoja mega rally at the Kasarani stadium was fact checked by Viral Tea to be false. Why?
It was traced to photographer Koen Van Weel, who took the picture in March 2016.
There were no eagles at Kasarani stadium
The drone posed a threat to supporters
Raila's orders

6. On May 17, 2023, one of our contributors wrote "It’s become a game of speaking towards the desires and interests of young impressionable women, all to garner their approval". Who was that contributor?

A man and woman as a couple. /HIVISASA.COM
On May 17, 2023, one of our contributors wrote "It’s become a game of speaking towards the desires and interests of young impressionable women, all to garner their approval". Who was that contributor?
Dickson Maina
Denver Bagaka
John Doe
Alice Wairimu

7. On March 22, 2023, President William Ruto appointed all 50 candidates nominated for the position of Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS). Who is one of them?

President William Ruto during a past address at State House in Nairobi. /DAILY NATION
On March 22, 2023, President William Ruto appointed all 50 candidates nominated for the position of Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS). Who is one of them?
Ababu Namwamba
Cate Waruguru
Mercy Mwangangi
Esther Ngero

8. Former British High Commissioner to Kenya Jane Mariott on June 15, 2023 announced that she had landed a new role as an envoy of which country?

Former British High Commissioner to Kenya Jane Marriott. /GOV.UK
Former British High Commissioner to Kenya Jane Mariott on June 15, 2023 announced that she had landed a new role as an envoy of which country?
USA
China
Pakistan
South Africa

9. Kenyan socialite Shakilla on Wednesday, May 31 alleged that she was banned from travelling to Turkey for two months. Why?

Socialite Shakilla onboard a passenger plane. /INSTAGRAM.IAMSHAKILLA
Kenyan socialite Shakilla on Wednesday, May 31 alleged that she was banned from travelling to Turkey for two months. Why?
She lost her passport
She had overstayed in Turkey for two months
Because of her socialite character
She was broke

10. One of these reasons as a man can lead to your woman rejecting your marriage proposal. Which one is it?

A woman rejects a man's marriage proposal as the public watches. /FILE
One of these reasons as a man can lead to your woman rejecting your marriage proposal. Which one is it?
She hated your shoes
She's not the one for you
You are an Arsenal fan
You ordered KFC instead of Kibandaski