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Kenya’s Sh8 billion Somalia Wall That Remains Unfinished
Kenya’s plan to build a fortified barrier along its border with Somalia has stalled, leaving behind incomplete fencing, damaged structures and political disputes.The project, launched in 2015 with a budget of Sh8 bill…
Kenya Moves to Curb SIM Fraud with ID-to-SIM Verification System
Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) is set to launch a nationwide system that will allow citizens to verify all mobile numbers registered under their national ID or passport. The system, aimed at combating SIM card…
Exposed: How Kenyans are Being Paid to Join Russia’s War
Kenyans who enlisted to fight in the Ukraine conflict are facing severe risks, with reports of deaths, injuries, disappearances, and prisoners of war. The situation is complicating Kenya’s diplomatic relations with Ru…
Rare Moment as Ramadan and Lent Begin on the Same Day
Christians and Muslims are marking the start of their fasting seasons on the same day for the first time in more than thirty years, with Ramadan and Lent beginning simultaneously.This year, Muslims enter Ramadan, a mo…
Ruto–Sakaja Pact Sparks Legal Battle Over Nairobi’s Autonomy
A cooperation agreement between the national government and Nairobi County, signed on 17 February by President William Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja, has sparked intense political and legal debate. The pact, aimed…
Lessons Kenyans Abroad Can Draw from Jesse Jackson’s Life
Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., the American civil rights leader, died on 17 February 2026 at the age of 84.Born in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1941, Jackson grew up in the segregated South, where poverty and rac…
Why Rent Hits Hardest for Kenyans Starting Life in Canada
The high cost of living in Canada is proving to be a significant challenge for many Kenyan migrants, as rising rents and daily expenses strain their budgets.Shadrack Ngoi, a 38-year-old graduate student at the Univers…
Sakaja Announces Fresh Partnership with State to Improve Nairobi Services
Nairobi County and the national government are preparing to sign a new cooperation agreement aimed at improving service delivery in the capital.The arrangement comes six years after the creation of the Nairobi Metropo…
Ruto, Uhuru Lead Kenya in Mourning US Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson
Kenyan political leaders have honoured the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, recognising his global influence in the fight for civil rights and social justice.Jackson, who passed away at 84, was celebrated for his decades-…
Kenyan in US Explains Why KSh20 Million Nurse Salary Doesn’t Make You Rich
Nurses in California may earn gross salaries approaching $160,000 annually, but after taxes, mandatory deductions, and the high cost of living, their disposable income is significantly lower.Kenyan-born US resident Mu…
Ahmed Issack Hassan Steps Down as IPOA Chair
Ahmed Issack Hassan has stepped down as Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) following his appointment as a judge of the Court of Appeal. His resignation, effective immediately, was in li…
Kenyan Activist Mwabili Mwagodi Detained at Border Over Interpol Alert
Kenyan activist Mwabili Mwagodi has been transferred to Nairobi after spending two nights in police custody in Mombasa, amid concerns over a reported Interpol Red Notice linked to his passport.Mwagodi was initially de…
Kenyan Actors Speak Out on Being Famous but Financially Struggling
Actors in Kenya’s film and television sector continue to report low pay, even as production houses are perceived to prosper.John Githui, widely recognised for his role as Ras in Mother-in-Law, said he left the show be…
TikTok Removes 580,000 Videos in Kenya Over Rule Violations
TikTok has taken down more than 580,000 videos in Kenya between July and September 2025 for violating its Community Guidelines.According to the company’s transparency report, 99.7 percent of the flagged content was re…
Kenyan Man Charged With Murder of Namibian Partner in Windhoek
A Kenyan man, Geoffrey Jeff Kasume, has been charged with the murder of his partner, Regina “Nambashu” Kondombolo, in Windhoek, Namibia. The 33-year-old Namibian entrepreneur was found dead at her home in Otjomuise Ex…
Three Kenyans Held in Nairobi as US Pursues Extradition Over Fraud Claims
A Nairobi court has ordered three Kenyan nationals accused of financial fraud in the United States to remain in custody for two weeks while extradition proceedings are prepared.The Milimani Law Courts directed that Pe…
Juja Family Finds Closure After Relative’s Body Is Repatriated From Dubai
The body of Kepha Ngugi, who died in Dubai three months after relocating for work, has finally been repatriated to Kenya for burial, bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty for his family in Juja, Kiambu County.Ngugi’…
Ruto Sponsors Man United and Arsenal Fans for UK Football Trip
President William Ruto has pledged to sponsor two Kenyan football content creators, Masagara and Usefulidioty, for trips to the United Kingdom to watch their respective clubs play live.Ruto made the announcement at St…
Kenyan Man Missing in the US Found Dead
The Kenyan community in Atlanta is mourning the death of Josphat Mbugua, whose disappearance last month had raised widespread concern.Mbugua was last seen on 25 January along Mayson Turner Road, prompting appeals for…
The Growing Myth of "Medical" Marijuana Among Young Kenyans
A rising number of young people in Kenya are increasingly using cannabis, claiming it as a remedy for anxiety, insomnia, and the pressures of daily life. This trend, growing in university hostels and urban areas has r…