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Kenyan Student in Russia Alleges Sh100,000 Crypto Scam by Fellow Citizen
A Kenyan student in Russia has accused a fellow countryman of defrauding him of 780 USDT (around KSh 100,000) through a failed cryptocurrency exchange, leaving him unable to pay his university fees.Hassan Mohamed Hass…
Four Arrested as KWS Seizes Two Tonnes of Zebra Meat in Kiambu
Authorities in Kenya have arrested four individuals in Kiambu County after seizing nearly two tonnes of zebra meat during a raid in Gikambura.The operation, led by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), uncovered six sacks…
Kenya’s Inflation Eases to 4.3% in February as Fuel Prices Fall
Kenya's inflation rate eased slightly in February, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) showing mixed movements across key sectors.Food prices remain a major contribu…
Oyugi Magwanga: Why I Resigned as Homa Bay Deputy Governor
Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga of Homa Bay County resigned on Friday, announcing his intention to contest the county’s top seat in the 2027 General Election. His decision ends a period of escalating tensions with Gove…
No Visa, No Green Card: How Entrepreneurs Can Still Live in the US
The United States offers a legal route for foreign entrepreneurs to build start-ups in America through a mechanism known as the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), which grants temporary residency status in exchang…
Oyugis Emerges as Homa Bay’s Fastest-Growing Economic Hub
Oyugis Town has rapidly transformed into Homa Bay County’s leading economic hub, outpacing the traditional administrative capital, Homa Bay Town, in infrastructure and growth. Its strategic location along the Ahero–Is…
Kenyan Businessman Charged with Recruiting Citizens to Fight in Ukraine
Festus Arasa Omwamba, a 33-year-old Kenyan businessman, appeared in court on Thursday facing charges of trafficking citizens to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Omwamba, who owns Global Face Human Resources, is…
Two Kenyan Creators Featured in TikTok’s 2026 Global Discover List
Kenyan digital creators Trevor Were and Cherie Kihato have been named to TikTok's prestigious Global Discover List 2026, recognising 50 influencers worldwide who are shaping cultural trends and conversations.Trevor We…
Kenya Launches Africa’s First Bee Venom Marketplace for Farmers
Kenya has launched Africa’s first structured marketplace for bee venom, offering farmers a new opportunity to tap into a lucrative global bioeconomy.The initiative, unveiled in Utawala, Nairobi, by Co-operatives and M…
Edwin Sifuna Grills Johnson Sakaja Over Nairobi Development Plan
Governor Johnson Sakaja faced strong criticism from Senator Edwin Sifuna in a Senate committee session over Nairobi’s proposed development plan, with the senator questioning the adequacy of public consultation on the…
Diaspora Affairs Team Saves Kenyan Woman Found Stranded in Malaysia
The Kenyan High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has assisted a Kenyan citizen, Olivia, who was found stranded and in distress at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Wednesday, 25 February.She was taken to a medical facil…
Family Demands Justice After 25-Year-Old Dies in Murang’a Police Custody
The death of 25-year-old Francis Mukura while in police custody in Murang’a County has raised serious questions about police conduct and accountability.Mukura was apprehended on 17 February by officers at Kagundu-ini…
KeNHA Dismisses Viral Flooded Green Park Photo as Fake
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has dismissed a viral image of the Greenpark pedestrian underpass, which appeared to show the facility flooded. The authority confirmed that the image is AI-generated and…
Revealed: Kihika, Husband Behind Exclusive Hotel Near State House Nakuru
A major hospitality project near Nakuru’s State House, the Encore Hotel, has been confirmed as the investment of businessman Sam Mburu, husband of Governor Susan Kihika.The multi-billion shilling development has raise…
579 Kenyans Killed by Mob Justice in 2025, Murkomen Says
Mob justice in Kenya claimed 579 lives in the past year, with 845 incidents reported nationwide, according to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. He revealed the figures during a Senate address, highlightin…
Mackenzie's Breastfeeding Baby Buried in Shakahola, Witness Testifies
Enos Amanya, a former security chief of the Good News International church, told a Mombasa court that Pastor Paul Mackenzie ordered followers to fast to death in the Shakahola forest, leading to the deaths of hundreds…
Kenyan Passport Allegedly Issued to Sudanese Militia Leader, Says Opposition
Opposition leaders have raised concerns over reports that a Sudanese militia commander, sanctioned by the United States, holds a Kenyan passport, questioning the government's handling of its immigration system.During…
How the Redesigned IDP Helps Kenyans Drive Abroad Without Legal Hassles
The Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya) has launched a redesigned International Driving Permit (IDP) to combat rising fraud and improve the mobility of Kenyan drivers abroad.The new IDP features a passport-styl…
President Ruto Meets Duchess of Edinburgh, Reaffirms Kenya–UK Partnership
President William Ruto met Her Royal Highness Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh at State House Nairobi on 25 February, where they reaffirmed cooperation under the 2025–2030 Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership.The talks focused…
‘Rebel’ MPs Moved to New Posts in National Assembly Committee Changes
A wide-ranging reorganisation of National Assembly committees has reassigned several lawmakers, including members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), to new roles.Among the most prominent changes, Kisumu County M…