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Catholics Protest US Immigration Policies Outside Wyatt Detention Center
Faith leaders and migrant advocates marched to the Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls this week to protest immigration detention and deportation practices, calling for greater protection for migrants and asylum s…
Five Killed in Texas Plane Crash Carrying Child Burn Victim
A Mexican Navy aircraft on a humanitarian mission crashed into Galveston Bay in Texas on Monday afternoon, killing at least five people, with one person still missing.The aircraft went down near Scholes International…
How Simba Arati Is Shaping Gusii Politics Behind the Scenes
Kisii Governor Simba Arati and Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo met at Arati’s home in Motonto in a show of unity.The meeting brought together elders, professionals and residents from both Kisii and Nyamira counties. It…
Mombasa’s Comedy Scene in Mourning After Abdallah Moi’s Passing
Kenya’s creative community is mourning the death of Mombasa comedian Basheikh Abdallah Basheikh, widely known as Abdallah Moi.Political leaders and cultural figures have paid tribute to his contribution to the country…
Nearly 200 Kenyans Remain in Myanmar and Thailand After Repatriation Efforts
Kenya has repatriated 119 citizens from scam compounds in Myanmar, with nearly 200 more awaiting evacuation as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle the networks responsible.Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora…
Matiang’i Says He Was Considered to Succeed Uhuru Kenyatta but Declined
Presidential aspirant Dr Fred Matiang’i has warned that Kenya risks undermining its democratic order if electoral laws and constitutional standards are ignored ahead of the 2027 General Election.Speaking in a televise…
Oscar Sudi, Karen Nyamu and Peter Salasya Distribute Food and Cash Ahead of Christmas
Kenyan Members of Parliament and Senators have marked the Christmas season by distributing food and cash to constituents through public events held across several regions.In Dagoretti, Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu or…
Family Appeals for Help as Kenyan Medic Remains in Al-Shabaab Captivity in Somalia
The family of Kenyan clinical officer Ambrose Kimiti has renewed calls for urgent action after a video emerged showing him alive in captivity nearly a year after his abduction in Somalia.Kimiti, 44, has been held by t…
Milking Meru Dry: How Bandit Gangs Profit From Stolen Livestock
The wave of bandit attacks sweeping across Meru County has left communities in Buuri and neighbouring areas reeling, with livestock thefts, violent raids and mounting insecurity eroding livelihoods and trust in govern…
Why Mombasa’s Island Beaches Remain Unusable Despite Prime Location
Mombasa’s island beaches remain largely unusable despite their central location, with pollution, poor infrastructure and weak management limiting public access to the shoreline.In many coastal cities, urban beaches fo…
$3,000 and Free Flights: US Expands Self-Deportation Offer Through 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has dramatically increased its financial offer to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States, tripling the stipend to $3,000 for those who use the government’s se…
Kenya Rescues 119 Citizens From Myanmar Fraud Camps; 86 Refuse Evacuation
Kenya has repatriated 119 citizens from Myanmar as part of an ongoing operation to assist nationals trapped in scam compounds across Southeast Asia.The State Department for Diaspora Affairs said 198 Kenyans remain in…
Mudavadi Commends Swaminarayan Community’s Role in Kenya
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has praised the Shree Swaminarayan Community in Kenya for its long-standing spiritual, cultural and economic contribution to the country.Speaking at the 25th anniversary celebr…
US Appoints Envoy to Greenland, Angering Denmark
Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana governor Jeff Landry as the United States’ special envoy to Greenland.The decision that has prompted objections from Denmark and firm rejection from Greenland’s government. The app…
ODM Zoning Proposal Stirs Tensions in Broad-Based Government
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called for zoning arrangements within the broad-based government.The agreement would prevent the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) from fielding candidates in ODM strongholds du…
Stephen Munyakho to Marry South African Fiancée After 14 Years on Death Row
Stephen Bertrand Munyakho, a Kenyan national who spent fourteen years on death row in Saudi Arabia, returned home after his release earlier this year.Munyakho, also known as Abdulkareem, was sentenced to death in 2014…
Kenya Cracks Down on Over-the-Counter Erectile Dysfunction Medicines
Kenya’s health authorities have announced stricter controls on the sale of prescription-only medicines, aiming to stop their routine sale without medical authorisation.The State Department for Public Health and Profes…
Kalonzo Says His Record Is Part of Kibaki’s Legacy
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said his political record should be regarded as part of former President Mwai Kibaki’s legacy, citing his service as Vice President from 2008 to 2013.Speaking during a…
Trump Administration Plans Major Expansion of Immigration Enforcement in 2026
The Trump administration is preparing to sharply expand immigration enforcement in 2026, with plans for increased workplace raids, detentions and removals backed by a major rise in federal funding ahead of the midterm…
Junet Mohamed Demands Larger Share of Government for ODM Ahead of 2027
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called on President William Ruto to clearly state what positions the party would receive in any coalition arrangement ahead of the 2027 General Elections.National Assembly Mino…