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Kenyan Gospel Song Featured in Japanese Anime Gachiakuta
A Kenyan gospel song has been featured in episode nine of the 2025 Japanese anime Gachiakuta. This marks a rare intersection between East African Christian music and Japanese popular culture. Composed and performed by…
Canada Issues New Round of Invitations for Permanent Residency Applicants
On 29 October 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 6,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the French language stream of the Express Entry system, setting the Comprehensive…
IEBC Confirms Candidates and Polling Stations for November 27 By-Elections
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has formalised arrangements for the 27 November 2025 by-elections.The commission has issued Gazette Notices that confirm the list of candidates, polling stati…
Kerio Valley Mudslides Leave at Least 20 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue
At least 20 people have been killed and many others injured or reported missing after a series of mudslides swept through Kenya’s Kerio Valley, destroying homes and cutting off several villages in Elgeyo Marakwet Coun…
Uhuru Opens Up on Health Struggles During Tribute to Late Banker Frank Ireri
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has offered a rare public reflection on his health while paying tribute to his late friend and former banker Frank Ireri.Speaking at Ireri’s funeral on 31 October, Kenyatta shared that…
USCIS Requires Digital Fee Payments for H-1B and Green Card Applications
From 28 October 2025, all immigration filing fees must be paid electronically, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced, ending the use of paper cheques and money orders.The agency’…
UAE Eyes Investment in Nairobi’s Ksh28 Billion Railway City Project
A delegation from the United Arab Emirates is in talks with Kenyan officials over potential investment in the Ksh28 billion Nairobi Railway City project.The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) confirmed on Friday, 31 Oct…
Florida Tightens Oversight of H-1B Visa Use in Universities
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the state’s Board of Governors to increase scrutiny of how public universities use H-1B visas, citing concerns about the programme’s misuse.The governor’s directive targets t…
Pastor Ezekiel Under Fire for Claiming He Was to Board Ill-fated Diani Flight
Apostle Ezekiel Odero, founder of the New Life Prayer Centre Church in Kilifi County, is facing public criticism following his remarks about the aircraft crash that killed 11 tourists in Diani, Kwale County, on 28 Oct…
Nyeri MCAs Reject Impeachment Calls Against Governor Kahiga
Members of the Nyeri County Assembly have dismissed calls to impeach Governor Mutahi Kahiga, affirming that no motion to remove him from office is under consideration.Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, the…
ODM Announces Death of Ex-Senator Otieno Kajwang's Wife
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced the death of Mama Rose Kajwang, a respected academic and the widow of the late Homa Bay Senator Gerald Otieno Kajwang.In a statement released on Thursday evening thro…
High Court Upholds Six-Year Jail Term for Former Rugby Player Alex Olaba
The High Court has upheld the conviction and six-year prison sentence of former Kenya Sevens rugby player Alex Olaba for plotting to kill a witness in a criminal case.Justice Margaret Muigai delivered the ruling on Th…
Engineer dies after jumping from KRA's second-floor office in Kisumu
A man died by suicide on Thursday morning at Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu, after jumping from the second floor of the building housing Kenya Revenue Authority offices.Police identified the deceased as Juma Hanington Rabu…
Mama Ngina Kenyatta Visits Odinga Family to Offer Condolences
Former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta on Thursday, 30 October 2025, visited the home of the late Raila Odinga in Siaya County to convey her condolences to the bereaved family.Mama Ngina arrived at Opoda Farm, the Odin…
“I Will Teach You a Lesson in 2027,” Ruto Warns Political Rivals
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to equitable development during a four-day tour of Western Kenya, unveiling new infrastructure projects and defending his administration against claims…
US Ends Automatic Work Permit Extensions for Foreign Nationals
The United States has ended the automatic extension of work permits for certain foreign nationals, a policy change that will take effect from 30 October 2025.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the dec…
Two Rivers Finance and Innovation Centre Granted Strategic Status by Government
The Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (Trific) in Nairobi’s northern corridor has been designated a project of strategic national importance, placing it under direct national government oversight…
Kenya Cinema Street to Become Nairobi’s First Film District
The government and Nairobi City County have announced plans to transform the street beside the historic Kenya Cinema building into a dedicated film district aimed at supporting the country’s creative sector.The initia…
British Citizenship Rules Tightened Under New Law
The UK has passed new legislation that delays the automatic reinstatement of British citizenship for people linked to terrorism, extremism, or serious organised crime until all legal appeals are complete.The Deprivati…
RAO Foundation Takes Over Raila Odinga’s Social Media Accounts
The newly established RAO Foundation has assumed control of the late Raila Odinga’s social media accounts, marking a formal transfer of responsibility for managing his digital legacy.The change was confirmed on Thursd…