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El Niño Alert: Kenya Prepares for Heavy Rains and Flood Threats
Kenya is preparing for a possible return of El Niño later this year, with meteorologists warning of both benefits and hazards as the season approaches.The Kenya Meteorological Department’s latest outlook indicates tha…
Diaspora Kenyans Push for Clear Voter Registration Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kenyan citizens living abroad are pressing for clearer procedures and timelines to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.The Kenyan Diaspora Alliance has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundar…
Kenyan Migrant Worker in Dubai Fights for Life as Another Dies in Qatar
Kevin Kimutai, a recently arrived Kenyan worker in Dubai, is in intensive care after his health deteriorated sharply days into his new job. Meanwhile, Eric Maasai, who had lived and worked in Qatar for nearly ten year…
Kenya Airways Reports Surge in International Passenger Demand
Kenya Airways has seen a sharp increase in passenger bookings on its international flights, with many routes operating near full capacity.The airline attributed the rise to disruptions in global aviation caused by the…
DCI: Reports of Mass Grave in Kericho Are ‘Sensationalised’
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has stated that bodies found at Makubirini Cemetery in Kericho were legally transferred from Nyamira and are not linked to any mass grave.DCI Director Amin Mohammed des…
Kenyan Migrant Worker Returns Home Blind After Saudi Arabia Ordeal
Phelesia Ochieng returned to Kenya blind after a sudden loss of sight while working in Saudi Arabia.Phelesia, born in Kiambu and one of ten siblings, grew up in a family struggling with economic hardship. As an adult…
Gospel Singer Mary Claire Hospitalised After Suspected Acid Attack
A gospel singer in Kenya is recovering in hospital after an acid attack that left her with severe burns, as police investigate a suspected coordinated assault.The victim, Mary Claire, is affiliated with Redemption Min…
Kenyan Woman Dies in UK as Family Seeks Funds for Repatriation
Families in Murang’a and the United Kingdom are mourning the death of Hannah Wanjiku Kamau, who died on 9 March 2026 at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford after a short illness.Wanjiku, who was from Kangema in Murang’a…
US Lawmakers Move to End Tax-Free Jobs for Foreign Grads
US lawmakers are considering a series of bills that could either scale back or secure the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme for international graduates.The OPT scheme allows foreign students on F-1 visas to…
Raphael Tuju Says He Went Into Hiding Over Fear of Police Surveillance
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has explained that he went into hiding because he feared he was being followed by individuals he believed to be linked to the police.Tuju said he had noticed vehicles without numb…
ODM Convention to Focus on Oburu Odinga Endorsement and UDA Talks Only
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will limit its special delegates convention on 27 March to endorsing Oburu Odinga as party leader and approving talks with William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA).Deputy Ch…
Kenyan Builders Turn to Cheaper Walling Methods as Construction Costs Rise
Builders and homeowners in Kenya are adopting alternative walling methods as construction costs rise, turning to cheaper materials and techniques to reduce expenses.The increasing cost of cement, sand, and quarry ston…
Over 350 Kenyans Rescued from Myanmar Scam Compounds, 39 Still Detained
At least 357 Kenyans escaped from scam compounds in Myanmar between October 2025 and January 2026, with 253 already returned home while others remain in detention or legal limbo.The Kenyan government is confronting a…
Raphael Tuju Reported Missing as Car Found Abandoned in Karen
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has been reported missing after failing to attend a scheduled radio interview on Saturday, 22 March. His family confirmed they have been unable to reach him since. His lawyer, Pau…
Kenyan Academic Dr Esther Wanja Found Dead in California Apartment
Dr Esther Wanja Wachira, a Kenyan nurse practitioner and academic, has been found dead in her apartment in Culver City, California.Her death has deeply affected Kenyan communities in both the United States and Kenya…
15 Kenyans Evacuated from Iran Arrive in Nairobi
Fifteen Kenyan nationals have arrived in Nairobi after being evacuated from Iran in a government-led operation.The group landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sunday morning after transiting through Turkey…
USCIS Reaches H-2B Visa Cap for FY2026 Second Half
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the H-2B visa cap for the second half of fiscal year 2026 and set filing dates for additional visas under a temporary expansion.The H-2B programme allo…
How to Correct Errors on Official Documents in Kenya
Correcting errors on official documents in Kenya requires a formal process involving supporting evidence and, in some cases, legal documentation.Spelling mistakes and clerical errors on official records can affect acc…
Global Fuel Disruptions Drive Up Air Ticket Prices in Kenya
Air travellers in Kenya are likely to face higher ticket prices as airlines respond to rising jet fuel costs and supply uncertainty.Kenya’s aviation sector is under pressure due to disruptions in global fuel supply, d…
Oburu Urges Joint Security Plan for Lake Victoria
Oburu Odinga has called on Yoweri Museveni and William Ruto to establish a joint security framework for Lake Victoria to address disputes affecting fishermen.Speaking in Kisumu during the launch of Phase 2C of the Kis…