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Twelve Feared Dead in Light Aircraft Crash Shortly After Take-Off in Kwale
Twelve people are feared dead after a light aircraft crashed and burst into flames shortly after taking off from Diani Airstrip in Kwale County on Tuesday morning.The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the air…
Rare Albino Tiang Spotted at Sibiloi National Park
A rare albino Tiang antelope has been sighted near Alia Bay on the shores of Lake Turkana, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confirmed on Monday following a routine ranger patrol in Sibiloi National Park.The Tiang, a s…
Mike Sonko Faces Defamation Suit Over Multi-Billion Shilling Beachfront Estate
A long-running court dispute over the estate of the late billionaire James Simon Bellhouse has resurfaced in the High Court, where lawyer Lucy Nyamoita Momanyi has accused former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko of defamat…
US to Photograph all Foreign Visitors Entering and Leaving the Country
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new rule that would require all non-US citizens to have their faces photographed when entering and leaving the country. The proposal, published in…
Kenyan Diaspora Advocate Warns Against False Claims on DV-2027 Requirements
Kenyan-born diaspora advocate Damaris Obiero has urged applicants for the United States Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 programme to ignore misleading online claims suggesting that medical documentation is now required durin…
Cartoonists Recall Fearless Satire of Raila Odinga
The death of Raila Amolo Odinga on 15 October has prompted reflection among Kenya’s leading editorial cartoonists, who regard the former Prime Minister as one of their most enduring and influential subjects.For artist…
Raila Odinga: The Statesman Who Redefined Kenya’s Democracy
Raila Amolo Odinga passed away on 15 October 2025, leaving behind a political legacy that shaped Kenya’s modern democratic institutions. Though he never became president despite five attempts, his influence was define…
Kenya to Privatise Nine Coastal Sites in Bid to Boost Luxury Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has announced plans to privatise nine coastal sites across Kwale, Lamu, and Kilifi counties as part of a new strategy to attract high-end investment and reposition the country’s beach tourism s…
Kenyan Toddler Back in Nairobi Following Official Repatriation from Indonesia
A Kenyan toddler has been reunited with her family in Nairobi following her repatriation from Indonesia in an operation coordinated by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs (SDDA).The child, whose mother remains i…
Kenyan Traders Accuse Tanzanian Police of Harassment at Isebania Border
Kenyan and Tanzanian police officials are set to hold a joint security meeting to address rising tensions along the Isebania–Sirare border, following complaints from Kenyan residents over alleged harassment by Tanzani…
ODM Distances Itself from Claims of Coalition with Kenya Kwanza
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has denied reports that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has formed a coalition with President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration, insisting the party’s cooperation with…
Kenya Allowed to Prosecute UK Troops for Non-Military Crimes
The United Kingdom has formally recognised Kenya’s authority to prosecute British soldiers accused of crimes committed while off duty, marking a significant change in how such cases are handled under the British Army…
Murder Wave Leaves Bodies Along Naivasha Streets and Highways
A sharp rise in violent crime, including multiple murders, has unsettled Naivasha residents and alarmed security agencies, threatening the town’s long-standing reputation as a key tourism destination in the Rift Valle…
Henry Rono Joins Long List of Kenyans Honoured by US universities
Kenyan athletes competing in the United States have been formally recognised by several universities for their outstanding achievements in collegiate sport, marking a new chapter in the country’s long tradition of ath…
Arsenal Fans and Kikuyu Elders Honour Raila Odinga in Bondo
Arsenal Football Club supporters and Kikuyu elders gathered on Sunday at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, to pay tribute to the late Raila Odinga, who died on 15 October 2025.The commemoration took place at…
Governors Pledge to Defend Devolution in Raila Odinga’s Memory
Governors have renewed calls to devolve the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), invoking the late Raila Odinga’s legacy as they push for constitutional reforms to strengthen county governments…
Talk of Town: Former Government Official Locked up in Gulf Nation over Alleged Fraud
Kenya’s political scene has been shaken by a series of controversies involving senior officials, legislators and key institutions.A former senior official from the previous administration has reportedly been detained…
Green Card Path Made Cheaper for EB-5 Investors
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a series of regulatory changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme, including reductions in key filing fees and procedural updates aimed at improving effi…
Kenyan-Born Carolyne Omboto Recognised for Outstanding Service in the US Army
Carolyne Omboto, a Kenyan-born member of the United States Army, has been inducted into the Sergeant Morales Club, one of the Army’s highest honours for leadership and service.The Sergeant Morales Club recognises non-…
US Confirms $100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to New Petitions
The United States government has issued formal guidance clarifying the details of the new $100,000 fee linked to the H-1B visa programme, confirming that it applies only to future visa petitions and does not affect cu…