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Nakuru Man Wins Free Dental Care After 120-Hour Tree-Hugging Protest
A 21-year-old man from Nakuru has secured free dental treatment from the Kenya Dental Association after completing a 120-hour tree-hugging protest.David Mwangi Maangi began the challenge on Saturday morning and ended…
Nyeri Man Porter Pleads Guilty to Murder of Seven-Year-Old Girl
A Nyeri market porter has pleaded guilty to murdering a seven-year-old girl after previously denying the charge, marking a significant development in a case before the High Court.Nicholas Julius Macharia, 39, is accus…
Nairobi’s Obsession with Luxury Weight-Loss Drugs
Injectable weight-loss drugs are seeing rising use in Nairobi’s wealthier areas, with pharmacies reporting increased demand for brands such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, despite concerns about long-term effectivene…
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara Sues Moses Kuria Over Alleged Defamation
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has filed a lawsuit against former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, accusing him of publishing defamatory statements about her on social media.The case was lodged at the High Court in Kiambu and…
Jeremiah Kioni Named Jubilee Deputy Party Leader
The Jubilee Party has reorganised its top leadership, promoting Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni to Deputy Party Leader following decisions by the National Executive Committee and the National Delegates Convention.The…
Ruto Loses Court Battle as Judges Scrap Advisory Offices
Kenya’s High Court has ruled that President William Ruto’s creation of several advisory offices within the Executive Office was unconstitutional, nullifying 21 positions and cancelling the appointments made to them.Th…
Tragedy as US-Based Kenyan Family Loses Three Children in Naivasha Crash
Three siblings from Waterloo, Iowa, have died following a road accident on the Nairobi–Nakuru highway in Kenya on 4 January.The children, identified as 13-year-old Emmanuel DeLeon, his six-year-old brother Kairu Winke…
More Than 100 Kenyans Stranded in Cambodia After Fake Job Offers
More than 100 Kenyan nationals are stranded in Cambodia and are appealing for urgent assistance, saying they are being held in dangerous and abusive conditions and are unable to return home.One of them, Nancy Akinyi…
Ruto Approves New Ambassadorial Reassignments to Uganda and Belgium
President William Ruto has approved new foreign service reassignments to fill ambassadorial positions left vacant after the end of previous terms.The changes were announced on Wednesday through the Executive Office of…
Kalonzo Condemns Kibagendi Arrest, Accuses Ruto of Intimidation
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the arrest of Kitutu Chache South MP Antony Kibagendi, accusing the government of using state agencies to intimidate political opponents.In a statement issued on 21 Jan…
Three Rothschild’s Giraffes Relocated from Naivasha to Nairobi
The Kenya Wildlife Service has relocated three young Rothschild’s giraffes from Soysambu Conservancy in Naivasha to the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi.The giraffes, aged between two and three years, were moved under a long…
President Ruto Meets Muhoho Kenyatta at State House
President William Ruto on Wednesday acknowledged Muhoho Kenyatta during the Presidential Gold Awards ceremony at State House, briefly recognising him while addressing invited guests.The ceremony brought together hundr…
New Traffic Lights in Kisumu Cause Confusion as Residents Adjust
Traffic lights have been installed at several junctions in Kisumu City, marking the start of a new traffic control system that is already exposing gaps in compliance and public understanding.The introduction of the si…
How Viral TikTok Video Saved a Struggling Nakuru Woman’s Business
A struggling restaurant in Nakuru has seen a rapid turnaround after its owner shared a video online describing severe financial difficulties, prompting widespread public support.Harriet Akinyi, 28, owns Tule Kienyeji…
How IMEI Tracking Helped Kenyan Police Trace and Arrest Lesotho Minister’s Grandson
Samuel Ngungi Hlutwa, the grandson of Lesotho’s Minister for Law and Justice Richard Ramoeletsi, has been detained in Kenya over allegations of involvement in a mobile money fraud case and is currently being held at A…
Kenya’s Aviation Workers Warn of Total Air Traffic Shutdown Over Pay Dispute
Kenya’s aviation workers have issued a seven-day strike notice, warning that they will shut down all air traffic unless pay and labour disputes with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) are resolved.The Kenya Avi…
Police Probe Killing of Mechanic Found Dead in Nakuru East
Police in Nakuru East are investigating the death of 30‑year‑old mechanic Martin Muthomi, whose body was discovered in a roadside trench on Wednesday morning with fatal stab wounds to the abdomen.Residents reported he…
US Relaxes Re-Entry Requirements for R-1 Religious Workers
The US Department of Homeland Security has removed the requirement for certain religious workers to remain outside the United States for one year before seeking re-entry after reaching the maximum period of stay on an…
US International Student Numbers Hit Record High, Driven by OPT Growth
The United States hosted nearly 1.2 million international students in the 2024–25 academic year, the highest level on record, with growth driven mainly by a sharp rise in Optional Practical Training rather than increa…
False Alarm: The Truth Behind Pastor Ng’ang’a Church Demolition Reports
Claims circulating online that Apostle James Ng’ang’a’s Neno Evangelism Ministry Church in Nairobi had been demolished have been confirmed as false, after checks showed the images used to support the claims were artif…