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Two Foreign Nationals Arrested in Thika Over Suspected Drug-Facilitated Crime
Two foreign nationals aged 56 and 40 have been arrested in Thika in connection with an alleged attempt to commit a drug-facilitated offence at a mobile phone shop in the town centre.Police said the suspects, who are r…
US Embassy in Nairobi to Close on January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The United States Embassy in Nairobi will suspend routine operations on Monday, 19 January, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with normal services scheduled to resume the following day.The federal holiday i…
US Citizens Told to Be Ready to Prove Citizenship During ICE Enforcement
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing scrutiny after reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been asking people in enforcement areas to show identification or proof of citizens…
Kenyan Journalist Reflects on Life, Culture, and Technology in Beijing
Kenyan journalist Daniel Ogetta returned to Nairobi after completing a four-month fellowship in Beijing through the China International Press Communication Centre (CIPCC).The programme brought together media professio…
Uganda's Yoweri Museveni Wins Seventh Presidential Term
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has secured a seventh term as Uganda’s president, winning 71.6 percent of the vote in the election held on 15 January 2026. His main opponent, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, receive…
President Ruto: My Bond with Mt Kenya is Unshakable
President William Ruto has affirmed his strong ties with the Mt Kenya region, telling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders that efforts to weaken his alliance with the area will fail.Speaking to over 17,000 newly…
Kenyan Author Begins 73-Hour Reading Marathon to Promote Literacy
Kenyan author Emmanuel Muchui began a 73-hour reading marathon at Nuria Book Store in Nairobi on Saturday at 10:51 a.m., with plans to finish at 3:51 p.m. on Monday.The challenge is intended to encourage stronger read…
New International Airport Construction to Begin in April 2026, Ruto Says
President William Ruto has announced that construction of a new international airport will begin in April 2026, with the possibility of a start in early May. He made the statement during a United Democratic Alliance (…
Kenyan Woman Sues Northern Ireland Government Over Racial Discriminations
A Kenyan-born mother has brought a legal challenge against the Northern Ireland Executive, alleging it failed to act on a key pledge to update racial equality legislation.Maureen Hamblin, who lives in County Antrim, f…
Why Military and Police Recruits Must Meet Height and Dental Standards
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the National Police Service require male recruits to be at least 1.70 metres tall and female recruits 1.60 metres. Candidates who do not meet these minimum heights are automatically disq…
Shakahola Case: Key Suspect Pleads Guilty to Murdering 191 People
A key suspect in the Shakahola case has pleaded guilty to murdering 191 people, marking the first admission of responsibility in one of Kenya’s largest criminal trials.Enos Amanya, also known as Hallelujah, entered th…
GSU Officer Buried Secretly in Kisumu Church to Be Exhumed
A court in Kisumu County has ordered the exhumation of a General Service Unit officer who was buried within a church compound without the knowledge of his family or formal approval.The officer, Dan Ayoo, was interred…
Treasury CS John Mbadi Rules Out 2027 Homa Bay Governorship Bid
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has said he will not seek any elective position in the 2027 General Elections, dismissing claims that he plans to run for the Homa Bay governorship.Speaking at the Privatisation a…
Man Held for Killing Pregnant Partner Dies by Suicide in Custody
A man arrested over the killing of a teacher in Bomet County has been found dead in a police cell hours after a court ordered that he be held as investigations continued.Caroline Chepkoech Ngetich, 33, a Junior Second…
“I Smoke Bhang to Cope with Hard Work,” Kirinyaga Man Tells Court
A casual labourer told a court in Wang’uru that he used cannabis to cope with the physical demands of his work, after being charged with possession of the drug.Brian Macharia, from Kiriko village in Kirinyaga County…
International Student Enrolment in US Falls as Graduate Numbers Drop
International student enrolment in the United States declined this autumn, driven by a sharp fall in graduate admissions, according to new data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.International gra…
Gachagua Apologises to Kieni Residents Over 2022 Campaign Choices
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has apologised to residents of Kieni Constituency for decisions he made during the 2022 election campaign, saying he misjudged his political choices and is seeking forgiveness…
Babu Owino Demands Action After Police Assault Pool Players in Nandi
Uniformed police officers were recorded assaulting young men at a pool hall in Nandi Hills on the night of 10 January, prompting calls from political leaders and rights groups for disciplinary action and criminal inve…
ODM to Launch “Linda Ground” County Tours This Saturday
The Orange Democratic Movement has launched a new grassroots mobilisation campaign, Operation Linda Ground, beginning this weekend with county tours in Busia and Kakamega.The initiative was unveiled on 14 January at K…
Trump Suspends Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries: Full List
The United States will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries from 21 January, instructing its consulates worldwide to halt approvals until further notice.The State Department said the…