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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…
Kenyan Activist Seeks to Challenge Uganda Envoy’s Diplomatic Immunity
A Kenyan public affairs advisor has announced plans to challenge the diplomatic immunity of Uganda’s top envoy in Nairobi, escalating tensions between the two countries over the unresolved disappearance of two Kenyan…
Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu Refuses to Quit UDA Amid Party Tensions
Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has rejected pressure from within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to abandon his political position, insisting he will remain a member of the ruling party despite growing tensions linke…
Churches and Muslim Leaders Reject Government Plan to Regulate Religious Institutions
Kenya’s major Christian and Muslim leaders have jointly opposed a government proposal to regulate religious organisations, calling it unconstitutional and a threat to freedom of worship.The Draft Religious Organisatio…
Maternal, Surgical Safety Lapses Persist in Kenya’s Hospitals, Report Shows
Only 61 per cent of Kenya’s health facilities are adequately prepared to deliver safe and effective care, according to a new government report assessing the country’s healthcare standards.The 2024 Kenya Health Facilit…
Jubilee Endorses Dr Fred Matiang’i as 2027 Presidential Candidate
The Jubilee Party has officially endorsed Dr Fred Matiang’i as its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election following a resolution by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).The decision, announced…
US Gives Undocumented Migrants $1,000 and Free Flight to Leave Voluntarily
The United States government has launched a new programme offering financial support to undocumented migrants who choose to leave the country voluntarily.This is part of an expanded immigration enforcement drive under…
Kenyan Students Find Affordable and Practical Study Opportunities in Slovakia
An increasing number of Kenyan students are choosing Slovakia as a destination for higher education, drawn by its affordable tuition, practical academic programmes, and expanding scholarship opportunities.Among them i…
Kang’o ka Jaramogi Becomes Hub of National Tribute Following Raila Odinga’s Burial
The village of Bondo in Siaya County has seen a surge of visitors following the state burial of Raila Amolo Odinga, as mourners and supporters flock to Kang’o ka Jaramogi, his final resting place beside his father, Ja…
How INTERPOL and the US Support Led to Kenya’s Multibillion-Shilling Drug Bust
Kenyan security forces have intercepted a dhow carrying narcotics worth more than Ksh8 billion off the coast of Mombasa, arresting six Iranian nationals in one of the country’s largest maritime drug seizures.The opera…
Huduma Kenya Defies Presidential Waiver, ID Replacement Still Costs KSh1,000
A disagreement has emerged within the government over the suspension of Kenya’s national identity card replacement fee, following conflicting statements from President William Ruto and the Ministry of Public Service.D…
Dutch National to Be Deported After Assaulting Woman at Diani Guesthouse
A Dutch man is set to be deported from Kenya after being arrested in Diani, Kwale County, for allegedly assaulting a woman and damaging property at a local guesthouse.The incident occurred on 28 October when guesthous…
How a Maasai Mara Trip Ended in a Fatal Plane Crash, Killing 11
Eleven people were killed on Tuesday morning when a light aircraft operated by Mombasa Air Safari crashed in Kwale County while en route from Diani to the Maasai Mara.The single-engine Cessna Caravan, registered as 5Y…
Kenya Strengthens Online Surveillance to Prevent KCSE Exam Fraud
The government has increased digital monitoring across the country as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations draw near, aiming to prevent cheating and protect the integrity of the tests.A mul…
“Raila Knew His Time Was Up,” Says Long-Time Aide Dennis Onyango
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s long-time opposition leader and former Prime Minister, spent his final year focusing on securing his legacy and preparing for life beyond politics, according to his long-time aide and Raila Oding…
USCIS to Mandate Electronic Payments for Applications
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting only electronic payments for all paper-filed immigration forms from 28 October, replacing traditional paper-based payment methods.The…
US Details H-1B Visa Applicants Eligible for $100K Fee Waiver
The Trump administration has announced a new policy requiring US employers to pay a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa petition filed after 21 September 2025.The fee applies to all petitions submitted for the 2026 H-…
Ngong, Kiambu and Muthaiga Among Nairobi Areas with Declining Land Prices
Land prices across Nairobi’s metropolitan region showed mixed movements in the third quarter of 2025, with values falling in several high-end suburbs but rising sharply in some satellite townsThis is according to the…
Kampala to Host Memorial Service Honouring Late Raila Odinga
A memorial service will be held in Kampala on Tuesday, 28 October, to honour the late Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister, whose leadership and influence left a lasting mark on East Africa.The service, to be l…
Nairobi Seeks Deal with Moscow to Prevent Kenyans Being Forced into Military Service in Russia
Kenya and Russia are negotiating a formal labour agreement aimed at preventing the exploitation of Kenyan citizens through deceptive recruitment linked to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.The proposed deal seeks to…