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Kenyan-born Ex-military Man Wanted Over Criminal Damage in Salisbury
Police in Wiltshire have issued a public appeal to help locate 45-year-old Andrew Koske, who is wanted in connection with a criminal damage investigation in Salisbury. Officers have warned the public not to approach h…
Why Octopizzo Finds it Easier to Live in Europe Than in His Home City of Nairobi
Kenyan hip-hop artist Octopizzo has said that fame has made everyday life in Nairobi increasingly difficult, prompting him to spend more time abroad where he can live with greater privacy and freedom.The rapper said p…
'One Wrong Move and it's Over': Entrepreneur Reveals the Hidden Immigration Fears of International Students in the US
Entrepreneur Botir Nasridinov has shared an animated video highlighting the pressures international students face in maintaining their immigration status in the United States.In a LinkedIn post, Nasridinov reflected o…
Truck Drivers Halt Operations at Malaba and Busia After Uganda Detains Kenya Transporters Association Officials
Ugandan authorities have detained several representatives of the Kenya Transporters Association (KTA), prompting truck drivers to suspend operations at the Malaba and Busia border crossings. The disruption threatens c…
NEMA Invites Public Comment on Three High-rise Developments Planned for Nairobi and Mombasa
Kenya’s environmental regulator has invited the public to comment on three proposed high-rise developments in Nairobi and Mombasa, including large residential and mixed-use towers planned for Kileleshwa, Kilimani and…
Tragedy as Kiambu Boda Boda Rider Dies Just 13 Days After Arriving in Dubai for Work
A family in Ndumberi village, Kiambu County, is mourning the death of 28-year-old George Cira Njuguna, who died in Dubai two weeks after travelling there for work opportunities.Njuguna, known to friends as Gathate, le…
FBI to Boost Kenya's Investigative Capacity With New Nairobi Office
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will expand its operations in Nairobi under a new agreement with Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), including the creation of a regional anti-corruption rol…
Body of Missing Kenyan Man Zacchaeus Tallam Found in Oregon After Two-week Search
Zacchaeus Tallam, a 46-year-old Kenyan man living in Oregon, was found dead on 9 May after disappearing nearly two weeks earlier. Tallam, known to friends as Tom, was last seen on 29 April in Bethany, a suburb of Port…
Kenyan Diaspora Gathers in West London for Murima UK Festival
The Murima UK Festival brought together members of the Kenyan diaspora in Hounslow, West London, on Saturday, 9 May, for a celebration of culture and community engagement. The event also provided a forum for discussio…
Family holds symbolic funeral for Kenyan soldier who died fighting for Russia
Residents of Mukhunga Village in Busia County gathered over the weekend for a symbolic burial ceremony for Oscar Khagola Mutoka, a former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) serviceman believed to have died while fighting for…
Death Announcement: Dr Mary Gitau, Formerly of Baltimore, Maryland
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Mary Gitau formerly of Baltimore, MD.Wife of the late Dr. Michie Gitau and loving Mother to Njeri, the late Papa and Gatheru. Sister to Pastor Patrick and R…
Kenyan Community Leader Kwame Otiende Wins London Council Seat in Hackney
Kwame Otiende, a Kenyan-born community organiser, has been elected to Hackney Council after winning a seat in London Fields for the Green Party in the 7 May 2026 local elections.Otiende received 1,756 votes and was el…
Why Nairobi's Premium Offices Are Winning While Older Buildings Struggle
Nairobi’s office market recorded a sharp improvement in 2025, with vacancy rates falling and demand rising for modern Grade A developments in areas such as Westlands and Upper Hill.According to Cytonn Research, the Na…
How One Kenyan Scholar is Helping Students Find Their Way to Germany
Kenyan political scientist Cyrus Robiro has launched Migratunity, an initiative that helps Kenyan students apply to universities in Germany and settle in the country after arrival.Robiro has nearly 20 years of experie…
Elizabeth Kangethe Loses Parsloes Seat After 15 Years on Barking Council
Elizabeth Kangethe, the first British politician of Kenyan origin elected to public office, has lost her seat in Parsloes ward after Reform UK won all three positions in a major upset in Barking and Dagenham Council e…
Ruto Stands Firm on School Fee Digitalisation Despite Growing Opposition
President William Ruto has defended the government’s plan to require school fee payments to be made through the e-Citizen platform, despite ongoing opposition from educators, parents and civil society groups.Speaking…
How Kenyan Filmmaker Ronnie Nyauchi Edited His Way Into Hollywood
Kenyan filmmaker Ronnie Nyauchi has secured a role in Hollywood post-production after moving from Nairobi to the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic and later working on major productions including Netflix’s Br…
No Embassy, No Help: Kenya's Diplomatic Gap Leaves Workers Trapped in Libya
Eight Kenyan men have been detained in Benghazi, Libya, for more than six weeks after being arrested during a dispute with their employers over unpaid wages.The men travelled to Libya late last year in search of work…
Why Kenyans Are Starting Their Mornings With a Glass of Warm Water — And What Doctors Say About It
Many Kenyans are adopting the habit of drinking warm water in the morning as part of daily wellness routines promoted online and inspired by Eastern health traditions.The practice, widely shared on social media under…
From Githunguri to the US: How Gospel Artist Naomi Kihuha Is Telling the Story of Kenyan Diaspora Life
Kenyan gospel artist Naomi Kihuha has expanded her presence on Citizen TV’s Diaspora Connect, where she shares the experiences of Kenyans living in the United States and explores the realities of life abroad.Originall…