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Court Asked to Freeze Sh6.7M Linked to Mobile Phone Theft
The Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) has asked the High Court to freeze Sh6.7 million held in six bank accounts, which it believes are linked to a mobile phone theft and resale network.The funds are held in accounts belon…
Kenyan Woman Missing After Failing to Board Flight in Saudi
Kenyan national Christine Akinyi has been reported missing after she failed to board a connecting flight while transiting through King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on 19 April.According to her family, Aki…
William Ruto Announces 12% Pay Rise for Workers, 15% for Farm Labourers
President William Ruto has announced a 12 per cent increase in general wages and a 15 percent rise for agricultural workers during Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County.Speaking before a large crowd, the President…
Kalonzo Appeals for Peace After Seven Killed in Kitui
Seven people were killed in Tseikuru in Kitui County, prompting an appeal for calm from Kalonzo Musyoka.Kalonzo, the leader of the Wiper Democratic Movement, described the killings as painful and deeply troubling. He…
Social Media Overtakes Traditional Media as Kenya’s Leading News Source
Social media platforms have become the primary source of news for many people in Kenya, overtaking traditional outlets such as television, radio and newspapers.This shift reflects a wider global pattern, as audiences…
MC Jessy Set for UK Festival Headline Show
Kenyan MC Jasper Muthomi is gaining international recognition as the country’s event hosting industry grows into a structured and high-value profession.The role of the Master of Ceremonies in Kenya has shifted from a…
How Kenyans Can Access Overseas Treatment Under SHA
Kenya has introduced a new programme that allows eligible patients to receive specialised medical treatment abroad with financial support from the Social Health Authority (SHA).The initiative, announced by SHA Chief E…
No Green Card Lottery, No Parent Sponsorship — New US Immigration Bill Tabled
House Republicans have introduced the Americans First Immigration Act, a bill that proposes major changes to the US legal immigration system, including the removal of existing programmes and stricter entry criteria.Th…
Ruto Turns to Kithure Kindiki in Strategic Push to Reclaim Mt Kenya Support
President William Ruto is reorganising his political network in the Mt Kenya region to strengthen support ahead of the 2027 election.The move reflects efforts to stabilise a key voting bloc that was central to his 202…
Netherlands Unveils Fully Funded Scholarships for Kenyans with KSh 184k Monthly Stipend
The Netherlands has launched a new set of scholarships for African students to study water and sustainable development, with applications open until 1 June 2026.The programme is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign…
US Court Ruling Brings Relief to Kenyans Seeking Green Cards
A federal judge in the United States has ruled that immigration authorities acted unlawfully by suspending the processing of certain green card applications, ordering the practice to stop.In a decision issued in Maryl…
US H-2B Visa Cap Reached Early as April 2026 Applications Surge
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that the April 2026 allocation of H-2B visas for returning seasonal workers has been fully subscribed, with applications exceeding the quota before the…
William Ruto Announces Major Pay Rise and Rewards for Kenyan Athletes
President William Ruto has announced major increases in allowances and rewards for Kenyan athletes and officials, alongside new measures to strengthen sports development across the country.At a ceremony at State House…
Kenyan Man Extradited to US Over Alleged $58M Cartel Arms Deal
A Kenyan national has been extradited to the United States and charged over an alleged international arms trafficking scheme linked to a major Mexican cartel.Elisha Odhiambo Asumo was transferred from Morocco to the U…
Chief Justice Koome Announces Warsame as Supreme Court Nominee
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated Court of Appeal judge Mohamed Warsame for appointment to Kenya’s Supreme Court.The nomination follows a series of public interviews in Nairobi, where candidates were…
US Immigration Applicants Face Stricter Background Screening Under New Rules
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced stricter background screening requirements for immigration applicants, requiring enhanced checks before any case can be approved.The updated policy took e…
Family Seeks Help to Repatriate Body of Kenyan-American Killed in US Crash
Joseph Nyagechi Morema, a 29-year-old Kenyan-American nursing assistant, died in a motorcycle accident in Minnesota on 21 April after losing control of his bike on a gravel surface.Authorities said Morema veered onto…
Mobile Consular Programme Reaches Over 1,000 Kenyans in Washington State
The Kenyan Embassy in Washington, D.C., has expanded its Mobile Consular Services (MCS) programme across several US cities to provide key government services to citizens living abroad.The latest phase took place in Au…
Living Abroad? Your Land in Kenya May Be at Risk
Kenyans living abroad are increasingly turning to managed property developments as a way to protect their land investments from legal risks linked to long-term neglect.For many in the diaspora, owning land in Kenya is…
Kenya Defence Forces Deployed as Floods Displace Hundreds in Nairobi
Kenya has deployed military personnel to Nairobi to support search-and-rescue efforts after heavy rains flooded more than 100 homes and displaced hundreds of residents.The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) were sent to assis…