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Seven Kenyan Seafarers Return Home After Release From Tanzanian Detention
Seven Kenyan seafarers have returned home after their release from detention in Tanzania, where they had been sentenced to 20 years in prison on human trafficking charges.The crew members arrived at Moi International…
From Jua Kali to Alabama: Kenyan Mechanic Builds Thriving Auto Business in the US
Kenyan mechanic Evanson Kaggia has built a successful automotive repair business in Alabama, United States, demonstrating how technical skills acquired through vocational training can create opportunities beyond Kenya…
Ruto: I Defied Raila to Appoint Mbadi as Treasury CS
President William Ruto has revealed that he overruled opposition leader Raila Odinga during negotiations to form the broad-based government in 2024 in order to appoint John Mbadi as Cabinet Secretary for the National…
PS Sing’Oei Rejects Israel’s Ebola-Linked Travel Restrictions on Kenya
Kenya has formally protested Israel’s decision to impose travel restrictions on passengers arriving from Kenya and several other African countries over Ebola-related concerns.The restrictions were announced by Israel’…
US-Iran Deal Promises Strait of Hormuz Reopening, Easing Global Trade Concerns
The recent U.S.-Iran agreement, aimed at resolving tensions in the Persian Gulf, has been met with widespread international approval, as world leaders anticipate the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The st…
Climate Migrants in Zimbabwe Face Uncertain Future Amid Government Crackdown
Amid a growing crackdown on climate migrants in Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands, thousands who have resettled in the region face imminent eviction, raising concerns over the resilience of displaced communities in the fac…
El Niño Prompts Concerns Over Global Economic Impact and Weather Extremes
The onset of the El Niño weather phenomenon has been confirmed by U.S. scientists, raising alarm bells over potential extreme weather events and economic ramifications worldwide. The Climate Prediction Center of the N…
UK Forces Intercept Russian Oil Tanker in Bold Move Against Sanctions Evasion
In a significant naval operation, British forces have seized a Russian oil tanker suspected of being part of the Kremlin's 'shadow fleet' used to circumvent international sanctions. The United Kingdom's Defense Minist…
How Construction Loans Are Helping Kenyans Turn Homeownership Dreams Into Reality
Construction loans offered by the Co-operative Bank of Kenya are helping more families and businesses build and renovate properties by allowing them to spread costs over longer repayment periods.Owning a home remains…
My Schedule Is Packed for Six Months, Ruto Rejects Calls for a Break
President William Ruto has said his schedule is fully booked for the next six months, rejecting suggestions that he should slow down and insisting that Kenya must accelerate its development efforts.Speaking at Nkarush…
Could Some Green Card Applicants Be Forced to Leave the US? New Guidance Fuels Debate
The Trump administration has issued new immigration guidance that could require some green card applicants to leave the United States and complete part of the process abroad, raising questions about a long-established…
US Government Halts Anthropic's AI Tool Over Security Concerns
In a move that has rippled across the technology industry, the United States government has suspended operations of Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence tool, Claude Fable 5, due to security concerns. The AI mod…
Diesel Price Drops by Sh10 as Government Rolls Out Record Fuel Subsidy
Kenya has reduced diesel prices by Sh10 per litre from midnight on Sunday after introducing a record subsidy to lower fuel costs.In Nairobi, diesel now retails at Sh222.85 per litre, while petrol has fallen slightly t…
Tension as Sifuna and Babu Owino Encounter Resistance at Thika Church
A brief confrontation at a church in Thika on Sunday ended after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and their supporters were initially denied entry before being allowed to attend the service.Th…
US-Iran Talks Hover on the Brink Amidst Global Tensions
As the world watches with bated breath, the possibility of a landmark agreement between the United States and Iran remains uncertain. Discussions to halt the ongoing conflict and restore peace have been underway, yet…
FIFA Faces Criticism Over Empty Seats Despite Near Sell-Out Matches
The FIFA World Cup, one of the most anticipated sporting events globally, has recently come under scrutiny for the presence of numerous empty seats during a near sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czec…
Spain's Tourism Soars as Travelers Seek Safer Destinations
Spain has witnessed a record surge in international tourism, registering 9.1 million visitors in April 2026, the highest number ever recorded for that month. The remarkable increase comes amid a global shift in travel…
Elon Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire as SpaceX Soars in Market Debut
Elon Musk has made history by becoming the world's first trillionaire, a status achieved as SpaceX's stock market debut sent its valuation soaring to $2.2 trillion. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk'…
'All noise, no agenda': Ruto fires back at critics, defends government projects
President William Ruto has accused opposition leaders of disrupting public life and failing to present a clear development agenda, saying their activities interfere with the daily lives of Kenyans.Speaking during a to…
Kenya Met Names Areas Set to Experience Cold of Up to 4°C Over the Next Five Days
Kenya is expected to experience a significant drop in temperatures between 13 and 17 June, with some parts of the country forecast to record night-time lows of between 4°C and 6°C.The coldest conditions are expected i…