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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…
Fishermen Uncover Live Explosives in Lake Victoria, Sparking Safety Fears in Homa Bay
Fishermen in Homa Bay County have uncovered live explosives in two separate incidents near Lake Victoria, raising concerns about the presence of military remnants in the area.The first discovery occurred on Sunday, 1…
Understanding UK Citizenship: A Guide to the 3, 5, and 10-Year Settlement Routes
The UK government is reviewing the rules for granting permanent residence, signalling a potential shift towards stricter requirements and longer waiting periods for applicants.Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) allows f…
Kenya Airways Takes Centre Stage at 2026 Magical Kenya Open
The 2026 Magical Kenya Open, held in February at Karen Country Club, highlighted Kenya’s drive to expand sports tourism, with Kenya Airways playing a central operational role in the event.The tournament attracted inte…
Lamu’s Silent Crisis: Families Face Death Without a Morgue
Neema Pola sat beside the body of her 25-year-old son, Eric Ngala, at King Fahd County Referral Hospital on 31 October 2025, after he was recovered from the Indian Ocean, with no functioning mortuary available on the…
How Kenyan-Finnish Author Wilson Kirwa Keeps His Childhood Memories Alive Abroad
Kenyan writers living abroad are increasingly using childhood memories as a foundation for their work, blending personal experience with broader cultural themes.One notable example is Wilson Kirwa, a former athlete wh…
How a Newly Graduated Nurse Rushed to Help Victims of Nandi Helicopter Crash
A helicopter carrying six people crashed and caught fire in Chepkiep Village, Nandi County, on 28 February, killing everyone on board, including Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno.The aircraft went down at approximately 4…
Kenyan Players Stranded in Lebanon as Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut
Three Kenyan footballers, Austine Odhiambo, Anthony Akumu, and Masoud Juma, are stranded in Beirut as violence intensifies in Lebanon.Odhiambo, who joined Beirut-based Nejmeh SC after his performance at the 2025 Afric…
Kenya Has Adequate Fuel Reserves Until Scheduled April Deliveries – CS Wandayi
Kenya’s government has assured citizens that the country’s fuel supply remains secure despite global concerns over oil market instability and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.Energy Cabinet Secretary Ja…
Memusi: A 700-Home Estate Designed for Ownership, Not Rentals
Land values in Memusi, a quiet neighbourhood in Kajiado County, have surged dramatically, with a quarter-acre plot now priced at Sh6 million, up from Sh500,000 a decade ago.Memusi, located just beyond Ngong town, is c…
Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Killing Wife for Joining Instagram
A Mombasa court has sentenced Murad Awadh Mbarak to 30 years in prison for the brutal murder of his wife, Nuru Ibrahim, in June 2022.The High Court described the killing as exceptionally cruel, noting that Ibrahim was…
Ruto Settles Sh1.5m Medical Debt to Bring Deceased Kenyan Home from Abroad
President William Ruto has provided Sh1.5 million to settle a family’s hospital debt, enabling the repatriation of their son’s body from abroad.The assistance was announced during Ruto's visit to Mutuini Hospital on T…
New Zealand to Tighten Conditions for Open Work Visa Holders from April 2026
New Zealand will introduce new employment conditions for foreign nationals holding open work visas from 20 April 2026, redefining the types of work permitted under these visas.Open work visas have allowed holders to w…
Russian Embassy in Nairobi Calls on Citizens to Register as Gulf Airspace Remains Closed
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has issued an urgent travel advisory after escalating military action in the Middle East led to the closure of key airspace routes, disrupting international flights.In a statement releas…
Man in Court Over Distribution of Newspapers via WhatsApp
A man has been charged with distributing pirated digital newspapers via WhatsApp, appearing before the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi.Antony Mwanzia Kimeu, facing two counts of intellectual property theft, denied the…
Governors and Senators Demand the Dissolution of Kura and Kerra
Kenya’s political leaders are calling for the abolition of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (Kerra) and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura), arguing that these agencies have become redundant following the devolution…
How Akothee's Daughter Secured Her Place at Oxford University
Vesha Akello, the daughter of Kenyan celebrity Akothee, has embarked on a new academic journey at Oxford Brookes University, where she is pursuing a Master’s in Global Marketing.At 28, Vesha has already made a name fo…
UDA Postpones Grassroots Elections After Death of Johana Ng’eno
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has postponed its grassroots elections that were scheduled for Saturday, 7 March, following the death of Johana Ng’eno in a helicopter crash.In a statement issued on Monday, 2 Marc…
“They Were Our Strength”: Emurua Dikirr Families Grieve Loss of MP Ngeno and Staff
Four families in Emurua Dikirr Sub-County, Narok County, are mourning relatives who died in a helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County, on 28 February. The six victims included Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno, his aide W…
Kenya Condemns Iran Strikes, Ruto Warns of Global Security Threat
Kenya has condemned recent Iranian missile and drone strikes on Gulf states, with President William Ruto warning that the widening conflict threatens international peace and security.In a statement issued on Monday, P…