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Sperm Donation Scandal: Cancer Gene Passed to 197 Children Across Europe
A sperm donor carrying a rare cancer-linked genetic mutation has fathered at least 197 children across Europe, according to an investigation by the European Broadcasting Union’s Investigative Journalism Network.The do…
2025 Marked by Political Drama as Governors, MCAs Clash Over Power
Over the past year, several county governors in Kenya have narrowly avoided removal from office, as multiple impeachment attempts, often driven by political rivalries, continue to shake the local governance landscape…
Courts Hand Ruto Series of Defeats in 2025 Policy Battles
Kenya’s judiciary has delivered a series of rulings striking down key government actions, challenging the Ruto administration’s attempts to bypass constitutional safeguards and public participation.In a series of high…
Kenya Repatriates 18 Nationals Recruited to Fight in Ukraine
Kenya has successfully repatriated 18 nationals who were stranded in Russia after being recruited to fight in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The operation was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs t…
Trump Expands Travel Ban to 39 Countries, Including Over 20 in Africa
On December 16, 2025, President Donald Trump dramatically expanded the United States travel ban, signing a proclamation that widened restrictions on foreign nationals from 19 countries to a total of 39, marking one of…
Canadian Parents Born or Adopted Abroad Can Now Pass Citizenship to Children Born Outside Canada
Canada’s Parliament has passed Bill C-3, an amendment to the Citizenship Act, granting citizenship to Canadians born or adopted abroad who were previously excluded under the “first-generation limit.” The law came into…
Kenyan Chef Dorky Dorcas Sets New Guinness World Record for Fastest Chapati Preparation
Kenyan chef and digital content creator Dorky Dorcas set a new Guinness World Record by preparing three chapatis in 2 minutes and 26 seconds on Monday, 15 December.The attempt was conducted under strict Guinness World…
Nairobi County Introduces Menstrual Health Days for Female Staff
Nairobi County will grant female employees two days off each month to manage menstrual-related health challenges.The policy, approved by Governor Johnson Sakaja and his Cabinet on 16 December, will be incorporated int…
Kenya Launches Emergency Measures as Drought Deepens
Kenya’s government has unveiled a series of emergency and long-term interventions to protect millions of citizens affected by severe drought. Officials warn that without urgent action, many households face acute hunge…
Police Intervene after Residents Try to Siphon Fuel from Derailed Train in Uasin Gishu
A freight train derailed in Soy, Uasin Gishu County, on Tuesday shortly before midday, prompting police to intervene after residents attempted to siphon leaking fuel from the scene.The locomotive reportedly left the t…
Seven Explosives Found on Migori–Sori Road One Day Before Ruto's Visit
Seven explosive devices were found beneath the River Kuja Bridge on the Migori–Soni Road, prompting a police investigation and the temporary closure of the area on Monday evening.The devices were discovered on 15 Dece…
Sons of Former AG Karugu Charged in Family Company Share Dispute
Three siblings from the family of former Attorney General James Karugu have been charged in court over the alleged fraudulent transfer of company shares, with all denying the accusations.Jane Wangechi Karugu, Eric Kar…
Will Trump Strip Citizenship From Those Born in the US?
President Donald Trump has renewed his effort to limit birthright citizenship, arguing that the constitutional guarantee was intended only for the children of formerly enslaved people.In an interview with POLITICO, Tr…
Mombasa Police Arrest Chinese Fugitive Wanted for Murder
Kenyan police have arrested a Chinese national in Mombasa who is wanted over a murder investigation linked to Tanzania and China.Officers detained 44-year-old Zheng Lingyao on Monday in Likoni, Mombasa County, followi…
Unanswered Questions Surround Cyrus Jirongo’s Final Hours After Crash
Veteran politician and former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo died early on Friday after his car collided head-on with a passenger bus along the Nakuru–Nairobi highway near Karai, police have confirmed.Investigators are recon…
‘Nairobi Needs Me,’ Moses Kuria Says as He Signals 2027 Governor Bid
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has indicated that he may run for Nairobi governor in the 2027 elections, arguing that the city requires a fundamental overhaul rather than minor reforms.Speaking du…
Kenyan Priest Detained in Texas Chooses Voluntary Return to Kenya
An Episcopal priest held in immigration detention in Texas for nearly two months has decided to leave the United States voluntarily and return to Kenya, citing delays in his case and continued confinement.The Rev. Jam…
IPOA Investigates Death of Boda Boda Rider in Kawangware Police Cell
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating the death of 23-year-old boda boda rider Jack Leon Matoke, who was found dead after being detained at Kawangware Police Post in Nairobi County on 11…
Naivasha–Kisumu SGR Cleared for Funding Under Revised Cabinet Strategy
Kenya's Cabinet has approved a new financing model aimed at accelerating key transport and energy projects, shifting away from a debt-reliant approach to one that prioritises private sector involvement. This framework…
USCIS Introduces New Photo Rules for Green Card and Citizenship Applicants
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new rules requiring all immigration photographs to be taken within three years of application, affecting millions of Green Card holders. The policy, effect…