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Musalia Mudavadi Dismisses Proposal to Relocate Kenya's Capital from Nairobi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has ruled out relocating Kenya’s capital from Nairobi, saying that such a proposal is both legally and practically unworkable.Appearing before the Senate Committee on Devolutio…
Larry Madowo Awarded Human Rights Defender of the Year
CNN International Correspondent Larry Madowo has been named Human Rights Defender of the Year by Kenya’s Defenders Coalition for his coverage of the 2024 Gen Z protests and his work on press freedom across Africa.The…
Kenyan Man to Be Deported After Serving Sentence in $12 Million US Fraud Case
John Miriuki Wamuigah, 36, will be deported to Kenya after completing a prison sentence in the United States for his role in an international online fraud scheme.Wamuigah was sentenced to just under two years in priso…
Kenyan Diaspora in the UK and the US Hold Memorials for Two Community Members
Members of the Kenyan diaspora in the United Kingdom and the United States have held memorial services to honour the deaths of Leonard Mambo Kitavi and Basillisa Jelimo.In Cumbria, England, mourners gathered on 27 Mar…
From Watchman to US Navy: Jackson Maina’s Life-Changing Green Card Story
Jackson Maina, known as Prince Jack, has joined the US Navy after relocating from Kenya through the Diversity Visa Lottery programme.Maina grew up in Kenya, where he worked as a watchman earning a modest wage and face…
Akothee’s Planned Move Abroad Set to Inspire the Kenyan Diaspora
Kenyan singer and entrepreneur Esther Akoth, known professionally as Akothee, will launch her memoir Turn Your Pain Into Purpose on 11 April 2026 at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi. The event will also mark her birt…
Bernice Kariuki’s Path to Becoming Arsenal’s First Kenyan Chef
Bernice Kariuki, a Kenyan chef from Nairobi, has built an international career in elite sport, working with Arsenal Football Club and contributing to Formula One at the Silverstone Grand Prix.Kariuki was born and rais…
Nakuru Man Reunites with Sister in Australia After Eight Years of Travel Setbacks
A Kenyan woman living in Adelaide has been reunited with her brother after eight years apart, following multiple failed attempts to secure travel documents and complete the journey.Princess Suzzy Eling welcomed her yo…
Kenyan Entrepreneur Anita Wanjiru Builds Thriving Wellness Business in Berlin
Kenyan entrepreneur Anita Wanjiru has established a successful wellness centre near Berlin, building a career that spans nine countries across several continents.Wanjiru grew up in Kenya before pursuing professional o…
News Brief: Kenyan Envoys Push for Dedicated Funds to Assist Citizens Abroad
Tensions are rising within Kenya’s political and administrative structures as disputes emerge at both county and national levels, alongside growing concerns over diplomatic support and proposed electoral reforms.In on…
US-Based Kenyan Richard Areba Launches Child Nutrition Programme for Vulnerable Communities
Kenyan philanthropist Richard Ogachi Areba is expanding healthcare, nutrition, and mental health programmes in Kenya through a series of targeted initiatives focused on vulnerable communities.Areba, who is based in th…
Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho Dies at 62
David Njuguna Kiaraho, the Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou, died on Sunday, 29 March 2026, at the age of 62 while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital. His death was confirmed by National Assembly Speaker Moses W…
Inside Karen’s Mwitu Estate: Home to Kenya’s Wealthiest
Karen continues to attract Kenya’s political and business elite, with land prices rising and demand remaining strong.Located on Nairobi’s outskirts, Karen is defined by large homes on expansive plots, tree-lined stree…
UK-Based Kenyan Urges Migrants to Embrace Digital Way of Life
Kenyan migrant Sarah Kosgei says newcomers to the UK must quickly adapt to a society structured around digital platforms.Kosgei, who recently moved to the UK, emphasises that reliance on online services begins immedia…
Kenyans Decry Costly US Visa Fees as Rejection Rates Remain High
Thousands of Kenyans face mounting financial strain as US visa application fees rise and approval rates remain low.Individuals applying for tourist and business visas (B1/B2), student visas (F), and exchange visitor v…
Kenya to Issue Passports in 72 Hours Under New Reforms
Kenya will accelerate passport processing for citizens seeking overseas employment, with documents to be issued within 72 hours, President William Ruto has announced.The declaration was made on 28 March during the Amb…
Singer Wendy Kimani Reveals Why She Wants to Move Back Home
Wendy Kimani rose to prominence in 2008 as a finalist on Tusker Project Fame Season Two, establishing her presence in Kenya’s music industry.Her appearance on the competition introduced her to a wide audience and mark…
Head Trauma, Neglect Uncovered in Autopsies of Kericho Victims
Thirty-three bodies have been exhumed from a mass grave at Makaburini cemetery in Kericho, with forensic findings indicating possible foul play, including head injuries in several victims, among them children.The disc…
Kenyan Woman Reunites with Ailing Teacher After Social Media Appeal
Kenyan women abroad are drawing attention for both their personal stories and professional journeys.In Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dr Lyna Nyamwaya, an educational consultant, reconnected with her former mathematics teach…
Canada Adjusts Super Visa Criteria, Allowing Support from Visiting Relatives
Canada will revise its Super Visa income rules from 31 March 2026, allowing hosts to use a longer income assessment period and include some financial contribution from visiting relatives.The Super Visa programme enabl…