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Kenya Launches Historic Postgraduate University at Konza Technopolis
Kenya has formally established the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology as a specialised postgraduate university focused on science, technology and advanced research following the award of a charter by W…
Gachagua Says DCP Growing Stronger in Rift Valley Despite Emurua Defeat
The Democratic Change Party (DCP) has described its performance in the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election as a significant step in expanding its influence in the Rift Valley, despite losing the seat to the United…
How the African Diaspora Is Driving the Rise of Digital Mourning
African funerals are increasingly being shaped by digital technology, with families now livestreaming services and using online platforms to connect relatives living abroad.In the past, funerals were largely defined b…
Kenya Fuel Prices Surge as Petrol Rises by Ksh16.65 and Diesel by Ksh46.29
Fuel prices in Kenya have risen sharply, with petrol increasing by Ksh16.65 per litre and diesel by Ksh46.29, according to Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi. Kerosene prices remain unchanged follow…
Germany Opens 2027 Teaching Programme for Kenyan German Teachers
Germany has opened applications for the 2027 PAD Professional Development Programme, which will place experienced Kenyan teachers of German in schools across Germany for nearly a year.The programme was announced by th…
Man Charged Over Killing of Form Two Student Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
The High Court in Mombasa has sentenced 22-year-old Lewis Kazungu Charo to 20 years in prison after he admitted killing 17-year-old Farida Kadzo, a Form Two student from Kilifi County.Lady Justice Wendy Kagendo Michen…
Latest Green Card Bulletin Reveals Major Updates for Applicants
The United States Department of State’s June 2026 Visa Bulletin shows gains in the F2A family category alongside retrogression in key employment-based categories for India.The F2A category, which covers spouses and un…
Nairobi House Prices Shift as Luxury Two-Bedroom Homes Fall to Sh8 Million
The price of a two-bedroom stand-alone house in Nairobi’s high-end suburbs has dropped sharply to Sh8 million, down from Sh22 million in 2022, according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.The decline…
TIFA Reveals Why Kindiki Leads Race to Be Ruto’s 2027 Running Mate
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is the preferred choice to remain President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 General Election, according to a new survey by Trends and Insights for Africa (Tifa) Research.The su…
Ruto Emerges Top Presidential Choice as Sifuna Outperforms Oburu in ODM Popularity
A new opinion poll by Kenyan research firm TIFA Research places President William Ruto ahead in the early stages of the 2027 presidential race, with 24 percent of respondents backing him.The survey, conducted between…
Why Thousands of Kenyan Homeowners Still Pay Rent in Cities
Thousands of Kenyans are paying rent in cities despite owning homes elsewhere, as work, transport challenges and family needs keep them away from their properties.Michael Ogillo, who has worked in Nairobi for nearly 2…
US Embassy in Nairobi Announces New Job Openings With Salaries Up to Ksh5.6 Million
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced several new job openings across its operations, including positions in supply management, protocol, and political affairs, with applications closing later this month…
Kenyan Nurse Lucy Kiprop Wins Nurse of the Year Award in the UK
Lucy Kiprop, a Kenyan nurse working in the United Kingdom, has been named Nurse of the Year 2026 at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust. The award was presented on 8 May in recognition of her professionalism, c…
PS Roseline Njogu Holds Talks With Kenyan Diaspora Leaders in Greece
Kenya has reaffirmed its support for citizens living abroad following a meeting in Athens between diaspora officials and leaders of the Kenyan community in Greece.The session was led by Roseline Njogu, the Principal S…
Kenya Pushes Elon Musk’s X to Launch Local Office Within 3 Months
Kenya has told Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, to open a physical office in the country within three months or risk losing permission to operate.ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo announced the directive before the…
Why Amicable Divorce Remains Difficult Under Kenya’s Legal System
Family lawyers in Kenya say the idea of an “amicable divorce” has little basis in law because the court process is structured around dispute and allegations of fault.Family lawyer Clarise Osore says the term is often…
Donald Trump Pushes Major Overhaul of H-1B Visa Rules
The US Department of Labour has proposed raising minimum wage requirements for workers employed under the H-1B visa programme by almost 30 per cent, increasing salary thresholds across all four employment levels.The p…
Kenya Airways Customers Can Now Redeem Points at Accor Hotels Worldwide
Kenya Airways and Accor have launched a loyalty partnership that allows customers to exchange and redeem points across flights, hotels and lifestyle services.The agreement, announced in Nairobi on Tuesday, makes Kenya…
DCI Cracks Down on Land Fraud Syndicate Operating in Nairobi
Detectives from Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two men linked to separate land fraud cases in Nairobi’s Westlands area and Mlolongo.The suspects are accused of using forged document…
Kenyan Chef Finess Mabola Advances in Favourite Chef USA Competition
Kenyan-born chef Finess Mabola has secured a place in the Favourite Chef USA competition, an online culinary contest that features chefs from across the United States and abroad.Launched in 2021, the Favourite Chef US…