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Junet Mohamed Hits Back at Sifuna Over Broad-Based Government MPs
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has publicly embraced the label “washenzi” after ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna criticised party members who support President William Ruto’s Broad-Based Government, deepening divisions…
Retired but Not Powerless: Uhuru Fires Back at Ruto on ODM
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has rejected claims that he is seeking to take control of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and warned the government against weakening Kenya’s multiparty system.Speaking on 30 Dece…
H-2B Visa Applications for April 2026 Jobs to Open on January 1
H-2B visa applications for temporary non-agricultural jobs with start dates from 1 April 2026 will open on 1 January 2026, the US Office of Foreign Labour Certification has confirmed.The filing window will open at mid…
Nearly 2 Million Illegal Migrants Left US Since January — But Do the Numbers Add Up?
Nearly two million undocumented migrants have left the United States voluntarily since January 2025, according to figures released by the Department of Homeland Security, alongside more than 600,000 formal deportation…
EACC Arrests Murang’a Traffic Officer Over Ksh6,450 Bribe
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two traffic police officers in separate operations in Murang’a and Mombasa counties over alleged bribery.The arrests were carried out on Tuesday, 30 Decemb…
Suspended Sentence for Nairobi Hawker Who Fabricated Fake Carjacking Story
A Nairobi court has given a 58-year-old man a one-year suspended sentence after he admitted lying to police about being carjacked at gunpoint.Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego delivered the ruling at Milimani Law Courts…
Orengo Supports Sifuna and Osotsi, Cautions Against Succession Politics
Senior leaders of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have issued differing public statements over party leadership and internal discipline.Speaking at the funeral of veteran politician Cyrus Jirongo in Lumakanda, Si…
Emotional Tributes as Family Honours Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo
Former Lugari MP Cyrus Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo was honoured at a memorial service where emotional tributes highlighted his influence as a political figure and family man.Jirongo died on 13 December at the age of 64 af…
Over 211,000 Learners Approved in Grade 10 Review Placement
The Ministry of Education has published the final results for the Grade 10 Senior School placement review, following an overwhelming number of review requests.The original placement exercise, held from 14 to 19 Decemb…
Shock in Siaya as Man Storms Police Station with Dead Python, Seeks Compensation
A resident of Luoka village in Ugunja, Siaya County, has appealed to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) for action after a python attacked and killed one of his dogs.The dog’s owner, Charles Otieno, said the incident oc…
George Rae: How a Kenyan Doctor Was Failed in Death
Kisumu County faces a diplomatic and financial crisis following the death of Dr George Rae, a senior adviser to Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, who died in South Korea on 26 December after a prolonged hospitalisation. His b…
Former Shinyalu MP Daniel Liula Dies at 79
Former Shinyalu Member of Parliament Daniel Liula Khamasi has died at the age of 79.Governor Fernandes Barasa confirmed the death on Tuesday, describing Khamasi as a principled leader who dedicated his career to servi…
No More Luck, Just Pay: US H-1B Visas to Favour Top Earners From 2026
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the H-1B visa lottery system will be replaced with a wage-based selection process starting in FY 2027.The new rules, set to be published in the Federal R…
Ministry of Health Cautions Against the Use of Unprescribed Antibiotics
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has warned against the misuse of antibiotics during the festive season, urging Kenyans to avoid self-medicating with over-the-counter drugs.Muthoni expressed concern over…
Heavy Rain Expected Across Multiple Kenyan Regions on Tuesday
Persistent rainfall is forecast to continue across much of Kenya until Tuesday, 30 December, with authorities warning of an increased risk of flooding in several regions.The Kenya Meteorological Department said wet co…
FBI Expands Minnesota Probe into $250M Federal Fraud Linked to Kenya
The FBI has deployed additional agents and resources to Minnesota as part of an expanded investigation into large-scale fraud involving federal programs, with money flows traced to overseas destinations including Keny…
Okello Max: What Working with Sauti Sol Taught Me
Okello Max has emerged as a leading figure in Kenya’s renewed rumba movement, combining traditional rhythms with contemporary production to reach audiences in Kenya and abroad.Julius Mcrymboh Okello, known professiona…
Ruto Hints at Possible UDA–ODM Alliance Ahead of 2027 Election
President William Ruto has raised the prospect of a political alliance with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as he positions himself for re-election in 2027.Speaking in Homa Bay during the Genowa Governor’s Cup, R…
Kibra Drug Bust: Police Nab Four, Recover Suspected Bhang
Police arrested four suspects and seized suspected bhang during a weekend operation in Makina, Kibra Sub-County, as part of an intensified crackdown on illicit drugs and illegal alcohol.The National Police Service sai…
Babu Owino Says He Is Recovering After Medical Procedure
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has said he is recovering after a recent medical procedure and plans to return to parliamentary work in the new year, as a new opinion poll places him among the leading figures in Luo polit…