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United Opposition Faces Internal Rift Over 2027 Presidential Flag Bearer
The United Opposition coalition is experiencing internal disagreements over the selection of a single candidate for the 2027 presidential election.Rival factions within the coalition are divided on whether the flag be…
Artemis II Astronauts Travel Farther From Earth Than Any Humans Before
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have travelled farther from Earth than any humans before them, reaching 252,756 miles during a flyby of the Moon’s far side.The four-person crew, commanded by Reid Wiseman and including Vi…
Kenyan Diaspora in Australia Positions Itself as Political Force Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya’s diaspora in Australia is emerging as a well-organised political constituency ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and other cities, more than a dozen Keny…
Kenyan Student Rukia Nusra Breaks 100m and 60m Hurdles Records in the US
Kenyan hurdler Rukia Nusra Omulisia set new national records in both the 100 metres and 60 metres hurdles this season while competing for the University of Kentucky.At the Texas Relays in Austin, Omulisia first ran 13…
IMD 2026: Nairobi Fails to Keep Pace With Leading Smart Cities
Zurich has topped the IMD Smart City Index for the seventh consecutive year, with Oslo, Geneva, London, and Copenhagen completing the top five, according to the 2026 report released on Tuesday by the IMD World Competi…
Vaping Linked to Mouth and Lung Cancer, Study Finds
A recent review of studies conducted between 2017 and mid-2025 concludes that electronic cigarettes are likely to cause cancers of the mouth and lungs.The analysis examined biological changes associated with cancer de…
Little-Known Kenyan Law That Lets the Government Take Your Land
The Kenyan government has begun acquiring privately owned land for the Naivasha–Kisumu section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), with compensation arrangements underway for affected landowners.Under Article 40 of t…
Kenyan Nurse Esther Sitienei Succumbs to Cancer in the UK
Esther Sitienei, a Kenyan nurse who spent over 20 years at the University Hospitals of Leicester, died on 4 April 2026 following a prolonged battle with cancer.Sitienei trained and practised nursing in Nairobi before…
Why Diaspora LGBTQ+ Kenyans Hesitate to Move Back Home
Two Kenyan men who married in London in October 2009 cannot have their union recognised under Kenyan law, which defines marriage exclusively as a union between a man and a woman.For many LGBTQ+ Kenyans living abroad…
Nairobi to Face Five-Day Water Supply Disruption
Nairobi will experience a five-day water supply interruption from Monday, 6 April to Saturday, 11 April, as a key system is shut down for infrastructure works.The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced…
Gachagua Threatens Gen Z Mobilisation in Response to ID Restrictions
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto’s administration of obstructing access to national identity documents and linked it to a multi-billion shilling fuel scandal, in remarks made…
How a D+ in KCSE Didn’t Stop Mwangi Mukami’s Academic Success in the US
Mwangi Mukami, who scored a D+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), has gone on to earn five academic degrees in the United States.Born in 1984 in Nairobi’s Kawangware settlement, Mukami grew up in…
Esteen Andanyi: From Rugby Captain to Royal Navy Recruit
Esteen “Mchawi” Andanyi has completed the Royal Navy’s initial 10‑week basic training and will continue his career in military service with a specialisation in Marine Engineering.Andanyi’s rugby career began at Nyang’…
Kenyan Woman Leaves Stable Career in Canada to Launch Mitumba Business in Nairobi
Sharon Wambui Njeri returned to Nairobi in early 2024 after more than a decade in Canada and launched a thrift fashion business with an initial investment of about KSh 300,000.Njeri left an established career in retai…
Ruto Vows Crackdown on Oil Cartels After Senior Officials Step Aside
President William Ruto has pledged to dismantle alleged cartels in Kenya’s petroleum sector following the resignation of three senior officials linked to claims of irregular practices.The remarks were made during a ch…
Australian-Based Kenyan Woman Returns Home to Gift Mother New Car
Carol Kogei, a Kenyan woman based in Australia, returned home to present her mother with a new Toyota RAV4 in a ceremony attended by family, church members, and local residents.The event took place at the family’s vil…
How Onion Farming Can Make You a Millionaire
Kenya’s onion sector is expanding rapidly, driven by the adoption of hybrid seeds, improved farming methods, and growing regional trade.In recent years, the industry has shifted from traditional seed varieties and low…
Kikuyu Elders Secure Court Order Halting Development on Githunguri Sacred Site
The Environment and Land Court has halted construction on a government housing project in Githunguri, Kiambu County, pending the hearing of a constitutional petition.Justice Ann Mogeni issued conservatory orders stopp…
Flood Death Toll Hits 112
At least 112 people have died in flooding across Kenya following days of heavy rainfall, according to figures released on 3 April by the National Police Service.The deaths come as the Easter holiday begins, a period m…
Death Announcement: Ryan Maina Murimi of Bel Air, Maryland
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ryan Maina Murimi, who was 19 years old. He was the beloved son of Paul and Nancy Murimi (Famma), and a loving brother to Givan Murimi, Aiden Murimi, and Karen M…