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Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act to Deploy Troops to Minnesota After ICE Protests
Minnesota officials and the White House are in open conflict as protests continue in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of an immigrant woman by a federal immigration agent.Governor Tim Walz has called for a red…
Kenyan Man Jailed in Thailand for Using Forged Immigration Documents
A 20-year-old Kenyan man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison in Thailand after being convicted of travelling with falsified immigration documents. Anthony Mwangi, from Nakuru, arrived in Thailand in O…
51 Kenyans Rescued from Myanmar Help DCI Track Global Cybercrime Networks
Kenyan authorities have begun interviewing 51 citizens repatriated from Myanmar as part of an investigation into transnational cyber fraud and human trafficking networks.The group, comprising 38 men and 13 women, arri…
Ruto Rolls Out Sh6,000 Monthly Stipend for Youths
President William Ruto has launched a national programme to provide vocational training and enterprise support to young Kenyans, with a focus on skills development and access to start-up capital.The initiative will en…
Kenyan Man, 28, Set to Appear in Australian Court Over Visa Breach
A 28-year-old man of Kenyan origin has been charged in Brisbane with breaching the conditions of his Australian visa and is due to appear in court next month.The Australian Federal Police said the man was arrested in…
Kilgoris Hospital Shut Down After Armed Attack on Health Workers
Transmara West Sub-County Hospital in Kilgoris was closed late Tuesday after health workers were attacked by armed individuals, forcing the suspension of all medical services.The attack occurred when a group brought a…
Healthy Homes: How Design Choices Affect Your Well-Being
Kenya’s housing sector is under growing pressure to prioritise health and well-being, as experts warn that poorly designed homes are contributing to preventable illness and long-term public health risks.The homes peop…
Why Kenya Could Eventually Find Itself Surrounded by Ocean
Kenya lies along a major tectonic boundary where the African continent is slowly splitting, a process that could eventually separate parts of eastern Africa into a new landmass over millions of years.Kenya is position…
Kalonzo Urges Gen Z to Turn Online Activism Into Votes Ahead of 2027
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenya’s Generation Z to convert online activism into voter participation ahead of the 2027 General Election.In a statement issued on Thursday, the former Vice Pre…
South Korea a Better Economic Model for Kenya Than Singapore, Says Ndindi Nyoro
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has challenged President William Ruto’s use of Singapore as Kenya’s economic benchmark, arguing that South Korea offers a more realistic model for the country’s development.Speaking on Citizen T…
US Expands Travel Ban and Tightens Entry Rules for Visitors From 39 Countries
The United States is tightening its immigration and border controls, expanding its travel ban and introducing stricter financial and biometric requirements for visitors from a widening group of countries.At the centre…
UDA Authorises Ruto to Lead Coalition Talks With ODM Ahead of 2027 Polls
President William Ruto has been authorised by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to lead coalition negotiations with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 general elections.The mandate was issued du…
US Embassy in Nairobi Issues Safety Warning Ahead of Planned Gigiri Protest
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a safety advisory ahead of a planned demonstration outside its Gigiri compound on Wednesday.In a statement released on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, the embassy said it was…
3,000 Kenyans in Scotland Keep Traditions Alive While Excelling Professionally
An estimated 3,000 Kenyans living in Scotland have formed a close-knit diaspora community that combines professional life with strong cultural ties and collective support.Most Kenyan residents are based in Edinburgh a…
Gov’t Strengthens Support for Kenyans Living in Saudi Arabia with New Measures
Kenya has launched a 24-hour toll-free emergency hotline to assist its citizens in Saudi Arabia, with the service operated by the Kenya Consulate in Jeddah.The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said the hotline…
Kenya’s Passport Rises Five Places in Latest Global Ranking
Kenya’s passport has climbed five places to 68th position in the latest Henley Passport Index, reversing a decline recorded late last year.The improvement follows a drop to 73rd place in 2025 and marks a renewed rise…
Armed Gang Kills Eldoret Pharmacist After Holding Family Hostage
A pharmacist at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital was shot dead by armed attackers at his home in Eldoret as he confronted intruders who had earlier held his family hostage.Richard Nyongus Rotich was killed after ret…
Wamatangi Condemns Latest Demolition of His Businesses Near Nyayo Stadium
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has accused state agencies of unlawfully demolishing businesses linked to him in Nairobi, describing the operation as politically motivated.The demolitions took place late Tuesday nigh…
Nairobi Court Hears Rastafari Petition Against Bhang Criminalisation
The High Court has ordered that the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) be joined as an interested party in a petition filed by the Rastafari Society of Kenya challenging the cr…
Lamu’s New Private Hospital Wing Raises Questions Over Public Health Priorities
A private inpatient wing opened at King Fahd County Referral Hospital in Lamu is prompting debate over access, equity and the use of public health resources.The facility, known as Timamy Suites, opened in October 2025…