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Ruto Renames Shauri Moyo Estate After Late MP Johana Ng’eno
President William Ruto has announced that Nairobi’s Shauri Moyo estate will be renamed Johana Ng’eno Boma Yangu Estate in honour of the late Emurua Dikirr MP, who died in a helicopter crash on 6 March.Speaking during…
Government to Track Hustler Fund Defaulters Using National ID Data
The government is preparing stricter measures to pursue borrowers who have not repaid loans from the Hustler Fund. Officials say new systems will use national identification records and location information provided d…
Relief at JKIA as Kenyans Arrive from Dubai on First Evacuation Flight
A special flight operated by Kenya Airways landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on Thursday carrying dozens of passengers evacuated from Dubai, including 13 schoolchildren and their teachers who ha…
Ministry Clarifies PS Njogu Didn’t Decline KTN Interview on Iran and Middle East Crisis
Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied claims that Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu declined to take part in a televised discussion on the Middle East crisis, following promotional material…
The Millionaire Women Building Wealth in Kenya’s Arid Lands
Women entrepreneurs in Samburu and Laikipia counties are expanding businesses in livestock trading, beekeeping and irrigated farming, reshaping local economies traditionally dominated by men.In northern Kenya, areas o…
David Ndii Named Non-executive Director on Kenya Airways Board
Kenya Airways has announced a major reshaping of its board, appointing economist David Ndii as a non-executive director and naming Kiprono Kittony as board chairperson and independent non-executive director.The airlin…
Waititu Freed After High Court Revises Bail in Sh588m Kiambu Roads Graft Case
Ferdinand Waititu has been released from custody after the High Court revised his bail terms in the Sh588 million Kiambu roads graft case, allowing him temporary freedom as he pursues an appeal against his conviction…
Johana Ng’eno: The Rift Valley MP Who Left a Mark on Mt Kenya
The death of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno in a helicopter crash has unsettled political alliances in Kenya’s Rift Valley and Mt Kenya regions. The outspoken legislator will be buried tomorrow as leaders reflect on h…
Orengo Defends State House Visit, Cites Duty to Siaya Residents
Siaya Governor James Orengo has defended his decision to attend a meeting at State House last year, saying the move was guided by constitutional responsibility and the need to serve residents of his county rather than…
70 Ethiopians and Eritreans Freed in Nairobi Anti-Trafficking Operation
Kenyan police have rescued 70 foreign nationals during a raid on a residential property in the Ruai area of Nairobi in a suspected human trafficking case.Authorities said 66 Ethiopians and four Eritreans were found at…
How Wanjikũ wa Ngũgĩ Is Showcasing African Cinema in Northern Europe
Kenyan writer and cultural organiser Wanjikũ wa Ngũgĩ founded the Helsinki African Film Festival to present African cinema to audiences in northern Europe and encourage cultural exchange between Africa and Europe.Wanj…
Sifuna, Babu Owino Reject Bid to Register Linda Mwananchi Party
Senior officials of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have opposed an attempt to register a new political party under the name Linda Mwananchi Party, stating that it is not linked to their faction.In a formal submi…
How H-1B Visa Holders Can Legally Stay in America After Job Loss
Foreign professionals employed under the United States’ H-1B visa programme are confronting strict deadlines to secure new work or leave the country after a wave of job cuts across major technology companies.Thousands…
Veteran Red Cross Diver Dies During Nairobi River Rescue Mission
The Kenya Red Cross Society has confirmed the death of veteran aqua rescue volunteer Samuel Wanyonyi Wangila, who died during a recovery mission along the Nairobi River in Nairobi.Wangila lost his life on 3 March 2026…
Thika on the Brink of City Status
The Senate will hold public hearings on Friday to collect residents’ views on a proposal to grant Thika city status.The session, organised by the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations…
Kenya Airways Schedules Special Repatriation Flights to Dubai After Airspace Closure
Kenya Airways will operate special repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai on 4 and 5 March 2026 after suspending scheduled services to the United Arab Emirates due to the closure of its airspace.The airline sa…
Oburu Urges Leaders Not to Politicise MP Ngeno’s Death
The requiem service for Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno and five others who died in a helicopter crash was held at the Africa Gospel Church in Karen, Nairobi.The ceremony brought together political leaders, family memb…
Kenyan Teacher Redefines Learning in New York Classroom
Njeri Gachathi, a first-grade teacher from Kenya, has turned her unique cultural identity into a powerful tool for reshaping education in one of New York City’s most progressive schools.For years, Gachathi viewed her…
Mystery Deepens Over 69 Children Missing Without a Trace in 2025
An increasing number of child disappearance cases in Kenya remain unresolved, with 69 out of 158 reports from 2025 still pending resolution, according to data from Missing Child Kenya.The report highlights various fac…
Government Warns of Grave Danger as Kenyans Join Russian Armed Forces
Kenyan authorities are facing growing concerns over nationals joining the Russian military, with some reported dead or missing after enlisting. The government is investigating cases involving Kenyan citizens and seeki…