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ODM@20: Rift Deepens in Raila Camp as Ruto Returns to Pentagon
ODM’s 20th anniversary in Mombasa unfolded amid open disagreements among senior figures over whether the party should retain its opposition posture or deepen cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration.At…
Nairobi Nightclubs Face Backlash Over Unauthorised Photos of Revellers
Nairobi nightclubs are receiving increasing complaints from customers who say their images are being taken and shared online without their consent.Nightlife venues across the city routinely post photographs of revelle…
Mama Ida Takes First Short Break Since Death of Raila Odinga
Mama Ida Odinga has taken her first break from receiving the steady flow of mourners visiting the Odinga family home in Bondo after the death of her husband, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.Ida had been receiving v…
UK to Allow International Students to Switch Directly to Innovator Founder Visa
From 25 November 2025, international students in the UK will be able to move directly from a Study visa to the Innovator Founder visa without leaving the country.The Innovator Founder visa, which replaced the Start-up…
Government Rejects Claims of DNA Delays Blocking Kenyan Mothers from Returning from Saudi Arabia
The Kenyan government has denied allegations that DNA test delays are preventing mothers and their children from returning home from Saudi Arabia.Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu of the Ministry of Foreign and Diasp…
US May End OPT or Impose Stricter Rules Under New Proposal
The United States Department of Homeland Security is preparing stricter regulations for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, which allows international students to work in the US after graduation.The propo…
Raila’s Last Visit to the Barber
A Nairobi barber’s long relationship with Raila Amolo Odinga came into sharp focus after the political leader’s final visit to a city barbershop on 1 August 2025.For nearly twenty years, the grooming room at Razzle Da…
Kasipul Assistant Chief Suspended After Political Clash Leaves Two Dead
An assistant chief in Kasipul has been suspended after a meeting at his home involving rival campaign teams turned violent, leaving two people dead and several others injured.Authorities say the officer is under inves…
ODM Marks 20 Years with Three-Day Celebrations in Mombasa
ODM opened its 20th-anniversary celebrations in Mombasa on Friday.The three-day programme at the Mama Ngina Waterfront brings together all party leagues in a coordinated schedule marking two decades of ODM’s political…
AAR Hospital: Betty Bayo Was Admitted, Claims of Being Turned Away Are False
AAR Hospital has denied allegations that it refused to treat gospel musician Betty Bayo, saying reports suggesting she was turned away over a deposit are incorrect.The dispute began after fellow gospel artist Mary Wan…
Ruto Denies Efforts to Woo Kalonzo Musyoka Into Government
President William Ruto has dismissed claims that he is seeking a political alliance with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 elections, saying his focus remains on development.During a media engagement at t…
Kenyan Graduates Invited to Teach in France Through Embassy Initiative
The French Embassy in Nairobi has opened applications for the 2026–2027 Language Assistant Programme, offering 170 Kenyan students and recent graduates the opportunity to teach English in France and its overseas terri…
California to Revoke 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licences Issued to Immigrants
California officials plan to revoke 17,000 commercial driving licences issued to immigrants after finding that many were set to expire after the holders’ legal residency had ended.The decision follows pressure from th…
Kenyan Senator Demands Government Action for Citizens Stranded in Saudi Arabia
Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has vowed to raise in the Senate the plight of Kenyan families stranded in Saudi Arabia due to delays in government procedures.In a statement issued on 13 November, the Senator highl…
Couple Turns Kenyan Handcrafted Goods into a US Luxury Business
A Touch of Kenya, a luxury brand founded by Luke and Rosemary McClure, is bringing handcrafted Kenyan leather bags, beaded jewellery, and brass accessories to the American market, linking artisans in Nairobi with buye…
President Ruto Donates Sh1 Million to Support ODM Youth Trip to Mombasa
President William Ruto has donated Sh1 million to help Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) youth travel to Mombasa for the party’s 20th anniversary celebrations.Lang’ata MP Felix Odiwuor, also known as Jalang’o, announce…
Court Upholds Sh8 Million Award to Soldier Dismissed for Not Working on Sabbath
The Court of Appeal has upheld an Sh8 million compensation award to a former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer, ruling that his dismissal for observing his faith was unlawful and unconstitutional.Polycarp Miyogo, a f…
Over 200 Kenyans Reportedly Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Government Confirms
Kenya says more than 200 of its citizens are fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Kenyan citizens have been enlisted through recruitment drives operating both within…
KNH Murder Suspect Declared Mentally Unfit to Stand Trial
A new psychiatric evaluation has declared Kennedy Kalombotole, the main suspect in the Kenyatta National Hospital murder case, mentally unfit to stand trial, halting proceedings and contradicting an earlier medical re…
Kenya Confirms Major Gold Discovery in Kakamega Worth Ksh680 Billion
Kenya has confirmed a major gold discovery in Kakamega, with deposits in the Lirhanda Corridor estimated to be worth about Ksh680 billion, according to Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho.The announcement marks a…