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Wetang’ula Denies Being Questioned as a Suspect in Jirongo Probe
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed reports claiming he was interrogated by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations over the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, calling the allegations fal…
Why Some Women Notice Smell After a BBL
Some patients recovering from Brazilian butt lift surgery report an unexpected and unpleasant odour during the early stages of healing, raising concerns about whether it is a normal part of recovery or a sign of compl…
Are You a Nairobi Landlord? Follow These Rules or Face Jail
Nairobi County has intensified enforcement of long-standing building regulations in the Central Business District, issuing compliance notices and warning of prosecutions and closures for persistent violations.County o…
ODM Infighting Splits Nairobi County Assembly
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing an internal standoff in the Nairobi County Assembly, where rival factions of its legislators are clashing over party leadership and control.Tensions within the party have…
Ruto Pledges New Airport and World-Class Stadium for Kisii
President William Ruto has announced plans to build a modern airport in Kisii County and expand Gusii Stadium into an international-standard facility, with construction expected to begin next month.The projects were u…
Bomet Family Mourns Quarry Worker Killed in Mysterious Attack
A 26-year-old quarry worker, Victor Kipngeno Koech, was killed on the night of 24 January near a shopping centre in Masare village, Bomet County, police have confirmed.Koech, the sole provider for his family, had left…
Uhuru Kenyatta Rejects Claims He Directed Gachagua to Convene Mt Kenya Meeting
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has dismissed claims circulating on social media that link him to political mobilisation efforts in the Mt Kenya region, describing the reports as false and unauthorised.In a statement…
Five Arrested as KWS Seizes Elephant Ivory in Turkana and Namanga
Kenyan authorities have arrested five suspected wildlife traffickers in separate operations in Turkana County and Namanga, seizing large quantities of elephant ivory and other protected animal trophies.The Kenya Wildl…
Truck Driver Killed as Sh8m Coffee Cargo Disappears in Burnt Forest
A 42-year-old truck driver transporting coffee from Uganda to Mombasa has been found murdered in Uasin Gishu County, with his cargo stolen.Musyoki Kilundo was reported missing on 22 January after failing to respond to…
What Every Naturalized US Citizen Should Know About Denaturalization
The Trump administration has instructed immigration authorities to sharply increase efforts to revoke US citizenship from naturalised Americans.US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices have been t…
Texas Suspends New H-1B Visa Applications Across State Institutions
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies and public universities to suspend new H-1B visa petitions, citing the need to prioritise employment for Texans in publicly funded roles.Under a directive issued t…
MrBeast Pays for Medical Surgeries for 1,000 Kenyans
American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has funded life-changing surgeries for 1,000 patients in Kenya, providing treatment for conditions that had gone untreated due to cost and limited access to healthc…
Murkomen: Plan Underway to Remove Birth Certificate Application Fees
The government is considering removing application fees for birth certificates as part of efforts to expand civil registration across the country.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the proposal is unde…
Last Chance for Kenyans as Netherlands Ends RANGE Master’s Scholarships in 2026
The Netherlands Embassy in Nairobi has confirmed that the September 2026 intake will be the final round for its fully funded RANGE Master’s scholarships for Kenyan professionals in geo-information and earth observatio…
Nakuru Teacher to Attempt 45-Hour Maths Guinness World Record
A mathematics teacher from Nakuru will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record by teaching a continuous mathematics lesson for 45 hours at Menengai High School starting Friday, 30 January.Fenwick Malobah aims to su…
Kenyan Mother and Son Reunite in Australia After Three-Year Separation
A Kenyan mother and her 10-year-old son have been reunited at an Australian airport after spending three years apart due to migration delays.The reunion took place when Vicky Chepkorir met her son on arrival in Austra…
‘I Thought We Would Lose Lives’ - Cleric Recalls Chaos as Gunshots Rock Church
Police officers disrupted a Sunday service at Witima Anglican Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, by firing tear gas and live ammunition as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attended the worship.The incident occurr…
US Population Hits 342 Million as Growth Slows to 0.5%
The United States population grew to nearly 342 million in 2025, with the annual growth rate falling to 0.5 percent, according to new estimates from the Census Bureau.The figures mark a sharp slowdown from 2024, when…
What Ida Odinga’s Role at UNEP Will Involve
President William Ruto has nominated Ida Odinga as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), a move that now awaits parliamentary approval.If approved, Mrs Odi…
Kilifi Man Who Killed Wife for Joining Instagram Appeals for Reduced Sentence
The High Court in Mombasa is considering a plea for leniency from Murad Awadh Mbarak, a truck driver convicted of murdering his wife, Nuru Ibrahim, as prosecutors press for the maximum sentence ahead of sentencing nex…