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Tragic Eyewitness Accounts Emerge as Hillside Endarasha Fire Inquest Opens
An inquest has begun at the Nyeri Law Courts into the Hillside Academy dormitory fire that killed 21 boys in September 2024.The proceedings, led by Senior Resident Magistrate Mary Gituma, opened on Thursday with detai…
Texas Judge Orders Government to Reinstate Protections for Vulnerable Immigrant Youth
A federal judge in Texas has ordered the Trump administration to reconsider its decision to end deportation protections for young immigrants with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).The ruling by U.S. District Ju…
U.S. States With the Largest Kenyan Populations in 2025
The Kenyan diaspora in the United States continues to grow steadily, with new data from migration researchers, community associations, and state-level demographic trends revealing where most Kenyans are concentrated a…
US to Raise Immigration Fees from 1 January 2026
The Department of Homeland Security will raise several immigration-related fees from 1 January 2026 as part of its annual inflation update.Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR-1), DHS must adjust designated fees e…
Surge in Distress Cases Prompts Kenya to Strengthen Support for Workers in Saudi Arabia
Kenya is expanding its diplomatic services in the Middle East as more citizens working in the region seek help from government offices.Speaking in the National Assembly on 19 November, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretar…
Ruto: We Will Dual 21 Major Roads, Extend SGR to Malaba and Upgrade JKIA
President William Ruto has announced an extensive infrastructure programme featuring major road upgrades and the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway, despite ongoing fiscal pressures.In his third State of the Nati…
Ruto and Kindiki Donate Sh10m to Bereaved Family of Betty Bayo
Kenyan political leaders and the gospel community gathered in Kiambu on 20 November for the burial of musician Betty Bayo, where President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki pledged Sh10 million to supp…
Why You’re Paying More for Avocados
Avocado prices in Kisumu have risen to record levels, with consumers now paying between Sh50 and Sh80 per fruit amid a sharp drop in supply and declining quality.Consumers across Kisumu County are struggling with the…
President Ruto Delivers 13th State of the Nation Address
President William Ruto has delivered the 13th State of the Nation Address in Parliament amid heightened security in central Nairobi.He arrived at Parliament alongside First Lady Rachel Ruto and was received by Deputy…
Grade One Pupil Dies After Bee Attack in Homa Bay
A Grade One pupil has died and seven others have been injured after a swarm of bees attacked a group of children in Michacha Village, Samba Sub-location, Suba South Constituency, Homa Bay County.Local authorities say…
Tensions Rise in Mbeere North as By-Election Campaigns Heat Up
A shop at Kanyuambora shopping centre was looted on Thursday morning as campaigns intensified ahead of the Mbeere North by-elections.Footage shows several people, many wearing green campaign reflectors, forcing their…
IEBC Estimates Sh700m Budget for November 27 By-Elections, Says Nderitu
Kenya’s electoral commission says the upcoming 22 by-elections will cost an estimated Sh700 million.The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) stated that most of the funding will be used for the deplo…
Tragedy as Bride-to-Be Collapses and Dies in Kericho Church
A church youth leader in Kericho County collapsed and died during a Sunday service on 15 November, weeks before her planned wedding.Dorcas Cherono, 20, was leading praise and worship at Kipsege Church of God when she…
Inside the Lives of Kenyans in Mauritius
Kenyans are building new academic, professional, and personal paths in Mauritius as a growing number of young migrants settle on the island.Mauritius, known for its coastal landscapes and multicultural society, is see…
Immigrants Report Growing Anxiety Under Trump but Determined to Stay in America
A new national survey shows that many immigrants in the United States feel less safe under President Donald Trump, even as most remain confident about their future.A joint study by The New York Times and the Kaiser Fa…
Retired Kenyan Soldier Dies While Visiting Son in Baltimore
The Kenyan community in Baltimore, Maryland, is mourning the death of retired Kenya Defence Forces officer John Nyaberi Mabiria, who died on 1 November 2025 while receiving treatment at MedStar Franklin Square Hospita…
Better Divorced Than Dead, Sonko Says While Intensifying GBV Campaign
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has intensified his campaign against gender-based violence, calling the rise in reported cases a national crisis that demands immediate action.Sonko says he has received a growing nu…
Treasury CS Mbadi Urges ODM to Choose Dialogue Over Mass Protests
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has urged ODM members to drop renewed calls for mass protests and instead pursue dialogue.In a televised interview on Wednesday, Mbadi warned that demonstrations could reopen old…
Mbeere North By-election: Rival Parties Intensify Campaigns Ahead of 27 November Vote
Rival political teams in Mbeere North have intensified their campaigns ahead of the 27 November parliamentary by-election, using assertive tactics to secure voter support.The seat fell vacant after Geoffrey Ruku was a…
Opposition Moves to Review IEBC’s Handling of Presidential Vote Tally
Opposition leaders have filed a constitutional petition challenging the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s handling of presidential election results.A coalition led by former Deputy President Rigathi Ga…