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Rising Child and Teen Suicides in Kenya Raise Alarm Over Mental Health Support
A rise in suicides among children and adolescents in Kenya is prompting concern about how signs of emotional distress are identified and addressed.Mental health specialists say these cases often result from a combinat…
How Finance Bill 2026 Taxes on Mitumba and Mobile Phones Will Affect You
Kenya’s draft Finance Bill 2026 proposes new taxes on second-hand clothing and mobile phones, setting out changes that could affect import costs and consumer prices.The Bill, presented to Parliament by National Treasu…
Family in Uasin Gishu County Appeals for Help to Find Man Missing in Australia
A family in Uasin Gishu County has appealed for help to trace their son, Michael Kiplimo, who has been out of contact for more than a year.Kiplimo, 37, is from Chepkoilel Mti Moja in Eldoret and travelled to Australia…
Kenyan Man Held in Abu Dhabi for Weeks Without Explanation
A Kenyan man has been held in Abu Dhabi for nearly three weeks, with authorities yet to explain the reasons for his detention.Josephat Chege Kung’u, from Kiganjo in Thika, worked as a cleaner for Super Hygiene, a priv…
Kenyan Man in Gambia Says His Documents Went Missing After Run-In with Police
A Kenyan farmer in The Gambia says he fears for his safety and legal status after a confrontation with police left him without key documents.Ken, who has established his livelihood in the country, described the incide…
COTU Fires Back at Rigathi Gachagua Over Union Criticism
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks about the labour movement, warning that attacks on organised labour will not be accepted.In a strong…
How Utawala Went From Sh12,000 Plots to One of Nairobi's Hottest Property Markets
On a rainy day, Githunguri in Utawala is marked by traffic congestion, flooded paths, and difficult movement for residents and visitors.Githunguri has undergone significant change over the past three decades. In the 1…
UK Sanctions Brokers Linked to Forced Recruitment of Kenyan Nationals Into Russia
The United Kingdom has introduced new sanctions targeting 35 individuals and organisations linked to Russia’s drone production and alleged human trafficking operations involving foreign workers, including Kenyan natio…
Autopsy Report Uncovers How Dr Obwaka Died
An autopsy has found that Dr Job Obwaka, a board member of Nairobi Hospital, died from cardiac arrest. Toxicology tests are still under way to determine whether other factors were involved. Dr Obwaka, an 83-year-old g…
Kenyan Embassy in Rome Opens Applications for Drivers with Solid Administrative Experience
The Embassy of Kenya in Rome has invited applications for an experienced driver on a one-year contract, with the possibility of renewal based on performance.The deadline for submissions is 18 May 2026. The position in…
Stranded and Sick: The Meru Woman Trapped by a Broken Work Contract Abroad
A Kenyan woman from Meru County is stranded in Saudi Arabia after a dispute with her employer left her without medical care or means to return home.Jane Kathure Kanyua travelled to Saudi Arabia for work but is now con…
From Nairobi to Seattle: How Simon Javan Okelo Reimagined Madaraka Day for the Diaspora
Kenyan-born cultural entrepreneur Simon Javan Okelo has developed the Madaraka Festival in Seattle into a prominent diaspora event marking Kenya’s Madaraka Day.Madaraka Day, observed on 1 June to mark Kenya’s attainme…
Felix Oloo: The Coach Who Took Kenya's Lionesses to the Olympics Dies in US Road Tragedy
Felix “Ade” Oloo Otieno, former head coach of the Kenya Lionesses, died on 4 May 2026 after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Interstate 405 in Bothell, Washington.Kenya’s rugby community is mourning his death…
Delaware Killing of Tracy Nyariki Exposes Support Gaps for Kenyans Abroad
The killing of Tracy Nyariki in Delaware in December 2024, and the guilty plea to first-degree murder by her former partner Nobert Matara in April 2026, has highlighted gaps in relationship support for Kenyans living…
How Undocumented Migrants Are Paying to Have Crimes Committed Against Them for Visa Benefits
Senator Tom Cotton has urged the Department of Homeland Security to take stronger action against alleged fraud in the U visa programme, citing concerns about abuse and a growing application backlog.In a letter to DHS…
ODM Launches 2027 Strategy, Pushes for Party Unity
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a strategy to address internal divisions and prepare for the 2027 General Election, following a leadership retreat in Mombasa.During the three-day meeting, party lead…
DACA Status Not Enough to Stop Deportation Proceedings, US Panel Rules
A US immigration appeals panel has ruled that immigration judges cannot end deportation proceedings solely on the basis of a person’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.The decision comes from the Bo…
Kenyan Embassy Advises Nationals to Stay Alert as South African Protests Escalate
Kenyan High Commission in Pretoria has issued a security advisory urging Kenyans in South Africa to remain vigilant following renewed xenophobic violence.On 4 May, the mission advised citizens to avoid areas affected…
H-2B Cap Reached as 27,736 Visas for Foreign Workers Are Fully Subscribed
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the second allocation of supplemental H-2B visas for fiscal year 2026 has been fully subscribed. The allocation covered employment start dates from 1…
Meru Woman Stranded in Saudi Arabia for Two Months After Employer Dispute
A Kenyan woman from Meru County is reportedly stranded in Saudi Arabia, where she has remained for two months under difficult conditions following a dispute with her employer.Jane Kathure Kanyua is said to have been c…