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Police Seize KSh11 Million Worth of Ivory in Namanga Sting
Kenyan authorities have intercepted a major ivory trafficking operation in Namanga, arresting two suspects and seizing elephant tusks worth KSh11 million. The operation took place at the Mufassa Hotel in Namanga, wher…
Tear Gas Fired at Worshippers During Gachagua’s Church Visit
Violence erupted at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Sunday when tear gas was fired inside the church, forcing worshippers, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, to flee.Witnesses reported t…
How a Kenyan Man Allegedly Scammed Travellers of Sh51m While Posing as Canadian Diplomat
A Nairobi businessman has been charged with defrauding a travel agency of more than Sh51 million after allegedly posing as a Canadian diplomat to offer fraudulent visa services.Brian Reeves Obare appeared before the M…
Ruto Orders Immediate Halt to Mukuru Kwa Njenga Demolitions After Clashes
President William Ruto has ordered an immediate halt to demolitions in Nairobi’s Mukuru Kwa Njenga settlement after clashes between residents and security forces during a road expansion exercise.The demolitions began…
Seven Arrested as Police Recover 150 Stolen Devices in Nairobi Crackdown
Kenyan police have arrested at least seven suspects and recovered more than 150 electronic devices after dismantling a network accused of trafficking stolen gadgets across the Uganda border.The operation was carried o…
Kenya Airways Cancels Nairobi–New York Flights Over US Winter Storm
Kenya Airways has cancelled two scheduled flights between Nairobi and New York after severe winter weather disrupted operations at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.The airline said Flight KQ 002, due t…
Education Ministry Scraps ECDE Diploma, Sets C Grade Minimum for Teacher Training
Hundreds of Kenyan students and their families are facing immediate disruption after the government formally abolished the standalone Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE), restructuring access to teach…
One Killed as Fuel Tanker, Lorry Collide on Nairobi Southern Bypass
A fuel tanker and a lorry collided on Nairobi’s Southern Bypass on Saturday, 24 January, causing a major fire that killed one driver, injured another, and forced the closure of the highway.The crash occurred near the…
Kalonzo Musyoka Pledges to Prioritise Northern Kenya If Elected President
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged that a future administration under his coalition would prioritise Northern Kenya in national development, with a focus on strengthening devolution and reducing…
H-1B Visa Fraud: Why US Authorities Are Carrying Out Surprise Site Visits
United States immigration authorities have begun conducting unannounced inspections of workplaces employing H-1B visa holders, intensifying enforcement of compliance requirements under the federal visa programme.The i…
President Ruto Nominates Ida Odinga as Kenya’s UNEP Ambassador
President William Ruto has nominated Ida Betty Odinga to serve as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), subject to parliamentary approval.The nomination wa…
Kiambu Man Survives Russian Military Trap, Tells of Battlefield Horror
A man from Kiambu County says he was deceived into joining the Russian military after travelling to Moscow for what he believed was civilian work, and was later deployed to fight in Ukraine.Dancan Chege has described…
KRA Suspends Nil Tax Returns Until March
The Kenya Revenue Authority has suspended the filing of nil tax returns until the end of March as part of a drive to strengthen tax compliance.The decision was announced on Friday by Deputy Commissioner Patience Njau…
Supreme Court Lifts Lifetime Ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi
The Supreme Court of Kenya has lifted the lifetime ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi and his law firm, restoring their right to appear before the country’s highest court.The decision was delivered on Friday…
Kenyan Government Reveals How It Planned IShowSpeed’s Visit
Kenya’s government has outlined how it worked with the team of American YouTuber IShowSpeed to structure his January visit, allowing local communities to shape the programme while promoting the country to a global aud…
Gachagua Says Some Northern Kenya Leaders Blocked His Media Interview
A scheduled media roundtable with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua went ahead in Karen with only one journalist present after reporters from Northern Kenya withdrew hours before the event.The engagement had be…
Ruto Says Selling State Shares Will Raise Ksh5 Million to Fund ‘Singapore Dream’
President William Ruto says the government will raise Ksh5 trillion within a year by selling state-owned shares, led by a major public offer of Kenya Pipeline Company.Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during a meeting…
US Doubles List of Kenyan Nationals Targeted in Immigration Enforcement
The United States has expanded its list of Kenyan nationals classified as high-risk unlawful immigrants, increasing the number from 15 to 28 in less than two months, according to the Department of Homeland Security (D…
ICE Detains Four Children, Including Five-Year-Old, in Minnesota
Immigration officials in Minnesota are facing scrutiny after school leaders reported that several children, including a five-year-old, were detained during recent operations by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (…
No Volcanic Eruption at Mount Longonot, KWS Clarifies After Viral Videos
Authorities have dismissed claims that Mount Longonot has erupted, confirming that widely shared videos showing flames and smoke captured bushfires within the national park, not volcanic activity.Videos circulating on…