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22-Year-Old Kenyan Activist Completes 72-hour Tree-Hugging Challenge
Kenyan activist Truphena Muthoni has completed a 72-hour tree-hugging marathon in Nyeri, setting a new record for endurance activism while highlighting issues of deforestation and mental health.The 22-year-old began h…
Trump's New Gold Card Lets Foreigners Buy U.S. Residency for $1 Million
The United States has officially launched the "Gold Card," a new immigration program that allows wealthy foreigners to obtain U.S. residency in exchange for a substantial financial “gift.” Under the scheme, individual…
Over 1,000 Cartons of Fake Alcohol Seized in Kiamaiko
Kenyan authorities have dismantled a major counterfeit alcohol network in Nairobi, seizing over 1,000 cartons of illicit beverages worth Ksh 2.5 million. The operation, led by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), res…
US to Require Tourists to Submit Five-Year Social Media History
The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that would require travellers from visa-waiver countries to disclose their social media history from the past five years when applying for entry to the United States.Th…
The ‘Talking’ Doors of Lamu: Centuries-Old Craft Selling for Half a Million Shillings
Carved wooden doors in Lamu’s Old Town are more than just architectural features; they are vital symbols of cultural heritage, artistry, and social standing along the Swahili Coast. These intricate doors, often seen a…
McDonald’s Pulls AI Christmas Ad After Public Backlash
McDonald’s Netherlands has removed its AI-generated Christmas advert after it faced widespread criticism for its unsettling visuals and poor execution.The 45-second video, released on 6 December, aimed to capture the…
Consumer Lobby Challenges Ksh 200B Kenya–US Health Deal in Court
COFEK has taken legal action to challenge the governance and oversight terms of Kenya’s new Ksh 200 billion health partnership with the United States.The Consumer Federation of Kenya argues that the agreement, signed…
US Names 15 Kenyans in ‘Worst of the Worst’ Immigration Crackdown
At least fifteen Kenyan nationals have been named in a new US government initiative targeting criminal immigrants. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the names of thousands of foreign citizens clas…
National Leaders Rally Behind Truphena Muthoni’s 72-Hour Tree-Hugging World Record Bid
A 22-year-old Kenyan environmental activist, Truphena Muthoni, is attempting to set a Guinness World Record by hugging a tree for 72 hours in Nyeri County.Muthoni’s effort has become a focal point for a nationwide con…
Kuria Says Safaricom Row Misses Bigger Crisis, Urges Deep Capital Markets Reforms
Moses Kuria, former Senior Economic Adviser to the President, has called for a broader focus on the structural issues within Kenya’s capital markets.Kuria dismissed the focus on Safaricom, arguing that the real concer…
230 Kenyan Officers Back From Haiti to Feature in Jamhuri Day Parade
Kenya’s police service will honour its first contingent of officers returning from Haiti during the Jamhuri Day parade on Friday, recognising their service abroad and reintegrating them into national life.The 230 offi…
Speaker Wetang'ula Mourns Death of Elder Brother James Mukhwana
Veteran educator James Mukhwana Wetang'ula, elder brother to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, has died.In a statement released on Wednesday, Speaker Wetang'ula described his brother as a man whose influence…
Ruto Deploys Cabinet Secretaries to Lead 2027 Re-Election Campaign
President William Ruto has directed his Cabinet Secretaries to take prominent roles in his re-election campaign, with senior ministers now spearheading political efforts across the country. This move has raised concer…
12 Kenyan Nationals Among New “Worst of the Worst” List of Immigrants Arrested by ICE
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a new public website titled "Arrested: Worst of the Worst," a searchable database listing non-citizens arrested by federal immigration enforcement for crimin…
U.S. Seeks to Strip Citizenship from Ex-Marine Originally from Ghana
The DOJ has filed a civil action seeking to revoke the U.S. citizenship of a former Marine, Nicholas Eshun — originally from Ghana — after he was court‑martialed and dishonorably discharged for alleged sexual miscondu…
American Man Held in Kenya Agrees to Return Home to Face Murder, Manslaughter Charges
An American man detained in Nairobi has agreed to be extradited to the United States, where he faces charges of third-degree murder, manslaughter and drug offences.The suspect, who entered Kenya in 2022, has been held…
Raila Jr Plans to Restore Iconic Hammer Car and Display It at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi
Raila Odinga Junior has announced plans to restore the iconic "Hammer Car", a red Hummer H3, and display it at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, the family mausoleum in Bondo.The vehicle, gifted to Raila Odinga by businessman Don B…
Kenyan Man Missing in Russia After Military Job Promise, Family Seeks Answers
A Kenyan man who travelled to Russia for a military job has been missing since mid-July, leaving his family in distress and seeking answers.Oscar Khagola Mutoka, a Kenyan national, departed Nairobi on 25 June 2025 for…
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru Reveals His Reasons for Supporting Kalonzo Musyoka Over Rigathi Gachagua
Ndegwa Njiru has declared his loyalty to Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Party, distancing himself from Rigathi Gachagua’s Democratic Congress Party (DCP) despite his previous involvement in Gachagua’s legal defence.In a tele…
Ruto Approves Construction of Luxury Hotels in Tsavo West, Announces Higher Park Fees
President William Ruto has approved a plan to transform Tsavo National Park into a high-end tourism destination, with new luxury hotels and higher park fees aimed at boosting government revenue.The new pricing structu…