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Mulot SIM-Swap Fraudsters Relocate Operations from Bomet and Narok to Major Cities
A crackdown on the Mulot SIM-swap syndicate has forced its members to disperse and adopt more sophisticated methods, spreading their operations across major towns and cities in Kenya.Once a quiet agricultural hub, Mul…
22-Year-Old Activist Truphena Muthoni Sets Out to Hug Tree for 72 Hours in Deforestation Protest
Environmental campaigner Truphena Muthoni, 22, is attempting to break her own Guinness World Record by hugging a tree for 72 hours in a protest against deforestation. The event, which began on 8 December, is taking pl…
Kenyan Man Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud in the US
A Kansas federal court has sentenced Kenyan national Hophine Bwosinde to three years in prison after he admitted to defrauding the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of nearly USD 1.5 million (Sh200 million) through fraud…
Sonko Moves to Revive Political Career, Registers NEDP Party for 2027 Elections
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has secured registration for his new political party, the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), as he seeks to make a political comeback ahead of the 2027 general elections.Son…
Wamuthende Tells Gachagua: My Victory Was Fair and Transparent
Leonard Njeru Wamuthende, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Mbeere North, has pledged to lead with inclusivity and focus on development following his narrow victory in the recent by-election.In his first publ…
The Bold Flavours of Mutura, Ugali and Kachumbari
Mutura, a traditional Kenyan blood sausage, remains one of the country’s most recognisable and enduring street foods.Prepared over open flames, mutura is filled with a mixture of meat, blood, and spices, then grilled…
Kenyan-Born Artist Fatally Shot in Armed Robbery at Treasure Beach, Jamaica
A Kenyan-born sculptor was shot dead during an armed robbery at his home in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, on Friday night.Police say Patrick Mazola wa Mwashighadi, 62, was attacked shortly after midnight when several…
Eldoret City at One Year: Progress Made, But Challenges Persist
Eldoret is struggling to meet key obligations a year after its elevation to city status.City officials report progress in infrastructure and basic services but admit that solid waste management, sewage systems, traffi…
Why the US Has Launched a New Vetting Centre for Foreign Nationals
USCIS has established a new vetting centre in Atlanta to expand security checks on foreign nationals seeking entry or residency in the United States.The agency says the centre will operate as a central hub for advance…
Senators Demand Action Over Abuse of Kenyan Migrant Workers in Gulf
Kenyan senators are demanding accountability for the treatment of the country’s migrant workers in Gulf states.Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’wa said Joseph Kiongozi was arrested in Riyadh shortly after reporting threat…
How Dating Apps and Short-Term Rentals Are Driving a Deadly Trend in Kenya
Kenya is reporting a rise in killings linked to short-term rental apartments, with investigators tracing many of the cases to encounters arranged through social media and dating platforms.A pattern has emerged across…
Wandayi Hits Back at Kalonzo and Wamalwa Over NADCO Criticism
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report and criticised Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa for their recent remarks on its implementation.Speaking on 7 Decembe…
IEBC Stresses Shared Responsibility for Free and Fair Elections
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has raised concerns about organised disruptions during the 27 November by-elections, with Chairperson Erastus Ethekon calling for stronger accountability acro…
Kitengela Residents Live in Fear as Juvenile Gangs Kill Five in Two Months
A surge in violent crime by juvenile gangs has left five people dead and many others injured in Kitengela over the past two months.Residents say once-busy neighbourhoods now empty out after dark as criminal groups tak…
Court of Appeal Suspends Gloria Orwoba Petition Pending Jurisdiction Review
The Court of Appeal has paused a petition by former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba while it considers whether the Employment and Labour Relations Court has the authority to hear the case.The three-judge bench said th…
Trump Administration Plans Major Expansion of US Travel Ban to 30+ Countries
The Trump administration is preparing to widen its travel ban to include more than 30 countries, marking a significant expansion of existing restrictions.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed during a tele…
Kenyan Community Gathers in Peterborough, UK to Celebrate Life of Dr Matthew Karangi
Kenyan community members in Peterborough will gather on Sunday, 7 December, for a memorial service honouring Dr Matthew Muriuki Karangi at Sacred Heart and Saint Oswald’s Parish in Walton.The service, which begins at…
Kakamega Closes Shiveye Gold Mine After Fatal Collapse
The Kakamega County Government has closed the Shiveye gold mine after three miners were killed when part of the site collapsed.Deputy Governor Ayub Savula, who visited the scene, said the Ministry of Mining will work…
Kalonzo Urges Lawyers to Defend Democracy After Court Blocks Political Defections
Former Vice President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenyan lawyers to take a leading role in protecting the country’s democratic institutions following a High Court ruling against political defections.Speaking on…
CJ Koome Assigns Mbeere North Election Petition to Embu High Court
Chief Justice Martha Koome has assigned the Mbeere North election petition to the High Court in Embu, appointing Justice Richard Mwongo to preside over the case.The petition, listed as Election Petition No. E1 of 2025…