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Six Kenyan Artists to Feature in London Exhibition Curated by Kenyan-British Doctor
Six Kenyan artists are presenting works that examine identity, memory, and notions of home in a new exhibition at the Africa Centre in London. Landscapes from Home runs from 15 to 23 January. Curated by Stephanie Chia…
Eliud Owalo Resigns as Deputy Chief of Staff, Declares 2027 Presidential Bid
Eliud Owalo has resigned as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the President and announced that he will run for president in the 2027 general election.Speaking to congregants at Nomiya Church in Siaya County, Owal…
Birmingham Man Denies Murder of Kenyan Carer as Court Hears Events
A Birmingham man has denied a charge of murder in connection with the death of his carer, a court has heard.David Walsh, 34, entered a not guilty plea during a short hearing held by video link from HMP Birmingham on T…
Gachagua Alleges Ruto Is Seeking to Split ODM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of directing efforts to weaken the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) by encouraging internal divisions within the party.Speaking during a chur…
High Court: Child Maintenance Must Be Shared Fairly by Capable Parents
A High Court ruling in Nairobi has clarified that child maintenance obligations must be shared fairly between parents where both have the financial ability to contribute.The decision was delivered in JNM v LGM (Appeal…
Ruto: My Bond with Mt Kenya Is Strong and Unshaken
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his political alliance with the Mt Kenya region, saying efforts to divide him from its voters will not succeed.Speaking on Sunday at ACK St Paul’s Church Kariki in Othaya, Nyeri C…
Sh46m Fake TSC Jobs Scam: How a Cartel Duped Hundreds of Teachers
A court in Bomet has allowed investigators to hold four suspects for a further two weeks over an alleged scheme that sold fake Teachers Service Commission (TSC) appointment letters to job seekers for hundreds of thous…
Kenya and China Deepen Cooperation to Build Five New Hospitals
Kenya and China have announced plans to build five new hospitals in key counties as part of an expanded healthcare partnership. The initiative, following talks between senior officials from both governments, is design…
H-1B Spouses Sue US Homeland Security Over Work Permit Extension Rule
A group of spouses of H-1B visa holders has filed a lawsuit challenging a recent US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation that limits automatic extensions of work permits. The plaintiffs argue the rule, int…
Jupiter to Light Up Kenyan Skies Tonight, Space Agency Says
Jupiter will reach opposition on the night of January 10, 2026, offering a rare opportunity to observe the gas giant at its brightest and closest to Earth. This alignment will make the planet easily visible throughout…
Gachagua Claims Assassination Plot After Police Intercept His Convoy in Kirinyaga
Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of threatening his life after armed police intercepted his convoy in Sagana, Kirinyaga County, on Friday, forcing him to reroute to Kagio town. Several vehicles were damaged…
2021 KCPE Top Performers Mackenzie and Ashley Score Straight As in KCSE
Two top performers from the 2021 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Bruce Mackenzie Magata and Ashley Kerubo Momanyi, have secured straight A grades in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)…
Kenyan Diaspora in the UK Mourns Sudden Death of PCEA Cleric Paul Kariuki Irad
Kenyan Community in the UK Mourns the Loss of Reverend Paul Kariuki IradReverend Paul Kariuki Irad, a respected cleric of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Greater Britain Mission, passed away unexpectedly…
Bomet Teacher Recruitment Scam Exposed as Job Seekers Lose Sh40 million
A fraudulent teacher recruitment scheme targeting job seekers in Bomet County has been exposed, with victims losing over Ksh40 million to fraudsters posing as officials from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).Four…
DHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched an extensive initiative in Minnesota to re-evaluate the refugee status of thousands of individuals, focusing on around 5,600 refugees from nations previ…
Amnesty Director Quits Following President Ruto’s Panel Restructuring
The Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya, Irungu Houghton, has resigned from a government-appointed panel tasked with compensating victims of demonstrations and public protests, citing constitutional conc…
Observers, Media Practitioners Invited to Apply for IEBC Accreditation for February By-Elections
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has opened accreditation for election observers and media practitioners ahead of the by-elections scheduled for 26 February 2026.In a public notice issued on…
Kenyan Student in Australia Dies After Long Battle With Cancer
Naureen Lugalia, a Kenyan student in Australia, has died after a long battle with cancer. She passed away on 7 January at Modbury Hospital in Adelaide, surrounded by her family and members of the Kenyan diaspora.Lugal…
Family Seeks Justice After Unlicensed Dentist Leaves Nairobi Man Unable to Eat or Speak
A family in Nairobi’s Kawangware neighbourhood is seeking justice after a dental extraction, performed by an unlicensed practitioner, left their relative unable to speak or eat.The patient had visited a small clinic f…
Homeless Kenyan Man in the UK Found Dead in Reading
Kepha Otundo, a Kenyan national who had been living homeless in Reading, was found dead on 7 January 2026.Otundo had been staying in a makeshift encampment along Abattoirs Road, which had become home to a number of mi…