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Green Card Holders Excluded From US Government-Backed Business Loans From March 1
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that, from 1 March, businesses with any legal permanent resident (LPR) ownership will no longer be eligible for SBA-backed loans.Under the revised rules, all di…
Matumbo, Beef Prices Soar Over Five Years — Economic Survey 2025
The cost of basic food items in Kenya has sharply risen, placing increasing pressure on household budgets, according to the latest Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The report, coverin…
Kenya, Tanzania Named in Newly Released Epstein Files Tied to US Billionaires
Millions of pages of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, have linked Kenya and Tanzania to Epstein’s alleged network, raising concerns over the e…
Blame Game as Family, School Differ on Njoro Girls Student’s Death
An 18-year-old student at Njoro Girls Senior School, Brenda Akinyi, died last Saturday after reportedly being denied timely medical attention for an illness, prompting accusations of negligence against the school admi…
Nassir Calls on Ruto to Protect Gachagua Ahead of Planned Protests
Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir has called on the national government to guarantee the safety of opposition leaders and protect their constitutional rights should they organise demonstrations.Speaking in…
Rising Saudi Remittance Fees Push Kenyan Workers Toward Hawala Networks
Rising remittance fees in Saudi Arabia, driven by a new 15 percent value-added tax on transaction charges, are pushing Kenyan migrant workers towards informal money transfer methods, such as hawala.The new tax, part o…
DHS Plans to Turn Massive US Warehouses Into Immigration Jails
The Trump administration is advancing a plan to convert dozens of warehouses across the United States into immigration detention centres, potentially increasing the nation's detention capacity to 80,000. The project…
CBK Warns Against Using Banknotes as Decorations
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a warning against the use of banknotes for decorative purposes, stating that such practices are damaging to currency and may lead to legal consequences.In a notice dated 2 Fe…
Google AI Now Understands Kikuyu, Dholuo and Luganda
Google has expanded its WAXAL speech dataset to include Kikuyu, Dholuo, and Luganda, aiming to improve AI tools for African language speakers. The launch took place in Nairobi on 2 February 2026, marking a significant…
Kenyan Man Killed in Ukraine Conflict After Being Recruited into Russian Military
A 29-year-old Kenyan man, Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, has been killed in Russia, with reports indicating he was recruited into the Russian military under false pretences.Nyapara, from Riateri village in Kisii County, left…
Kenyan Women Pay Up to Sh300,000 on Surgery to Reclaim Sexual Well-Being
A growing number of women in Kenya are undergoing reconstructive surgery to address the physical and emotional effects of female genital mutilation (FGM), seeking medical treatment years after the practice was carried…
Above-Average Temperatures Expected This February, Kenya Met Says
Kenya is set to experience a prolonged period of hot and largely dry weather over the next four weeks, according to a new forecast from the Kenya Meteorological Department.The department’s 28-day outlook indicates abo…
Police Tow Matatus, Remove Plates as CBD Protests Snarl Traffic
Nairobi was brought to a standstill on Monday after sections of matatu operators enforced a strike, blocking major roads despite an earlier announcement suspending the action.Police moved to clear the city centre, rem…
‘We Are Not After the DP Seat,’ Oburu Tells Kindiki as He Calls for Unity
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has dismissed claims of political rivalry with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying the party’s engagement with the Kenya Kwanza government is based on cooperation rather than competition…
Ruto Defends Education Reforms, Says Changes Will Prepare Youth for Jobs
President William Ruto has defended his administration’s education reforms, saying the changes are aimed at strengthening schools and preparing young people for employment and economic participation.Speaking in Kisumu…
School Ordered to Compensate Parent Over Unauthorised Use of Pupil’s Exam Results
A Nairobi school has been ordered to pay Ksh 637,500 for unlawfully publishing a pupil’s name and examination results in a national newspaper without parental consent, following a decision by the Office of the Data Pr…
Ruto Responds to Teargas Incident During Gachagua’s Church Visit in Othaya
President William Ruto has condemned the disruption of a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, and urged politicians and security agencies to respect the sanctity of places of worship.Speaking on Sunday at the PEFA…
Matatu Strike Suspended as Operators Agree to Meet Authorities
Kenya’s matatu operators have suspended a planned nationwide strike to allow talks with government agencies and other transport stakeholders to proceed.The decision was announced by the Federation of Public Transport…
Kenyan Man Dies in Atlanta While Visiting Family
The Kenyan community in the United States is responding to the sudden death of Paul Joseph Kaiga in Atlanta and the ongoing disappearance of Josphat Mbugua, also in the city, as families and community leaders seek ans…
Why Kenyan Suspects Arrested on Fridays May Soon Avoid Weekend Detention
Kenya’s judiciary will pilot Saturday court sessions at Kibera Law Courts to handle minor cases and reduce weekend detentions, Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced.Speaking at the Judiciary Dialogue Day held at Ki…