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Kenya Caught in the Crossfire of US-South Africa Diplomatic Dispute
South Africa has deported seven Kenyan nationals linked to a United States programme, prompting a sharp exchange between Washington and Pretoria while Nairobi remains silent.The confrontation intensified after US Secr…
Ruto Congratulates David Munyua’s Historic Win at World Darts Championship
Kenyan darts player David Munyua made history with a stunning 3–2 comeback victory over Belgium’s Mike De Decker at the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship in London. Munyua, who was two sets down, secured the win with…
Teenager Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Killing Three-Year-Old at Nakuru Church
An 18-year-old student has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of a three-year-old girl at a Nakuru church earlier this year. The sentence, handed down on 18 December, follows the teenager’s guilty ple…
Wetang’ula Urges Leaders to Keep Politics Out of Brother’s Funeral
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula on Thursday called on political leaders to avoid turning funerals into platforms for partisan debate as he led mourners in honouring his late elder brother, Mwalimu James Muk…
How the Supreme Court Will Operate After Justice Ibrahim Mohamed’s Death
The death of Supreme Court Judge Mohamed Ibrahim has created a vacancy at Kenya’s highest court, but constitutional provisions allow the court to continue operating without interruption.Under Article 163(2) of the Con…
Kenyan Domestic Worker Stranded in Oman As Employer Withholds Passport
A Kenyan woman working as a domestic worker in Oman remains stranded, unable to return home due to withheld documents and financial constraints.Rodah, a young woman from Kitale in Trans Nzoia County, travelled to Oman…
International Student Arrivals in Canada Fall 60% in 2025
Canada has seen a steep decline in new international student arrivals in 2025, with numbers falling by 60 percent compared with the same period last year.Between January and October, the country welcomed 153,820 fewer…
US Soldier of Kenyan Origin Sentenced to 26 Years for Killing Wife
A Kenyan-born US Army soldier has been sentenced to 26 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of his wife in Killeen, Texas.The 53-year-old, who worked as an aircraft structural repairer, admitted killing…
President Ruto Hands Over 4,500 Homes in Mukuru's Phase Two Project
President William Ruto has handed over keys to more than 4,500 homeowners in Nairobi’s Mukuru estate following the completion of the second phase of the Mukuru Affordable Housing Project.The ceremony marked a major mi…
Petitioners Move to Court to Block Ruto's Proposed National Infrastructure Fund
Four Kenyan citizens have filed a petition in the High Court seeking to stop the establishment of the proposed National Infrastructure Fund.They argue that it was created unlawfully through an executive directive rath…
Kilifi Launches Mobile App to Track Pregnancies and Reduce Maternal Deaths
Kilifi County has launched a mobile maternity health tracking system to help reduce maternal deaths by supporting expectant mothers and enabling remote monitoring by healthcare workers.The initiative is built around t…
Why The court Has Delayed Sister Anselmina Karimi’s Burial Again
The Meru High Court has ordered that the body of Sister Anselmina Karimi, a Catholic nun murdered in October, remain in the mortuary for a further three months as legal proceedings over her burial continue.The decisio…
A Year of Mourning: Kenya’s Influential Figures Lost in 2025
Kenya marked the end of 2025 with the deaths of prominent figures from politics, literature, media, music, sport and civic life, each of whom played a significant role in shaping the country’s public discourse and ins…
Kenyan-Born U.S. Army Sergeant John Gitau Mwangi Sentenced in Texas to 26 Years for Wife's Murder
A United States Army court has sentenced Kenyan-born Staff Sergeant John Gitau Mwangi to 26 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the unpremeditated murder of his wife, fellow soldier Sergeant Esther Gitau, follo…
Supreme Court Judge Mohamed Ibrahim Dies in Nairobi
Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Khadhar Ibrahim has died after a prolonged illness at the age of 69. He passed away on Wednesday evening at the Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, shortly after returning from India, where he h…
Nairobi Commissioner Warns of Gangs Targeting Victims at Roadside Pool Tables
Nairobi Regional Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo has warned that roadside pool tables and informal gambling spots are being used by gangs to target unsuspecting residents.Speaking in a live interview on Radio Generation o…
Oburu Odinga Installed as Luo Community Leader at Luo Piny Festival
Oburu Odinga has been officially installed as the leader of the Luo community following a traditional coronation ceremony in Migori on 17 December, during the fifth edition of the Luo Piny Festival.The ceremony, which…
Cyrus Jirongo Died from Blunt Force Trauma, Post-Mortem Reveals
Former Cabinet Minister Cyrus Jirongo has died from severe injuries sustained in a road crash on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway.A post-mortem examination at Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi confirmed that Jirongo suffered cata…
Trump Administration Expands US Travel Ban to 39 Countries
The Trump administration has expanded the US travel ban to 39 countries, more than doubling the number of nations affected by the restrictions.The new policy, set to take effect on 1 January, extends visa limitations…
The Rise of AI Romance and Digital Weddings
In a wedding ceremony held in Western Japan, a woman named Yurina Noguchi exchanged vows with a virtual partner, Klaus, an AI-generated persona displayed through augmented reality glasses. The ceremony, which included…