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Police Investigate Multiple Violent Deaths Across Several Kenyan Counties
Several counties in Kenya are under investigation following a series of violent deaths reported over the past week, with police probing multiple killings marked by disturbing circumstances and unclear motives.In Kilif…
Ruth Odinga Calls on Kikuyu and Luo Leaders to Foster Unity
Calls for national unity intensified on Thursday following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as leaders and community representatives urged reconciliation between Kenya’s historically divided regions.At…
UK Issues Alcohol Safety Alert for Travellers to Kenya
The UK government has issued a safety warning to British travellers visiting Kenya following reports of methanol poisoning linked to contaminated alcoholic drinks.The advisory, released by the Foreign, Commonwealth &…
Businessman Lured and Murdered Over Fake County Job Scam in Mombasa
A Mombasa court has heard how Nairobi businessman Isaac Kasim Jirow, known as Sokoro, was lured to the coast with the promise of a county government job before being killed in what investigators describe as a planned…
Raila Jr Installed as Head of Raila's Family
Raila Junior Odinga has formally assumed domestic leadership of the Odinga family during a cultural ceremony held at Opoda Farm in Bondo.The event, led by Senator Oburu Odinga, marked a generational handover within th…
UK to Cut Graduate Visa Stay to 18 Months from 2027
The UK government will reduce the post-study visa period for most international graduates from two years to 18 months, effective from 1 January 2027.The change will apply to students who submit their Graduate visa app…
Dagoretti and Kangemi Landowners Reject 60-Metre Riparian Zone Expansion
Landowners along the Nairobi River have formally objected to the county government’s plan to widen the riparian corridor, arguing that the proposed 60-metre buffer zone threatens to encroach on private property and di…
US Proposes Major Reforms to Employment-Based Green Card Rules
The United States Department of Homeland Security has proposed major changes to the rules governing employment-based green card categories EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3, with reforms that would affect how skilled foreign worke…
A Lifetime ID for Every Kenyan Child: Ending the Era of Unregistered Lives
A global symposium held in Nairobi has called for urgent reforms to Kenya’s civil registration system to ensure all children, especially those born to unmarried and teenage mothers, are officially documented.From 15 t…
How Raila Transformed Kibera from Political Base to Urban Model
Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Lang’ata, has died at the age of 80. His death was confirmed in Nairobi on 20 October 2025. Odinga’s political career spanned over four decades, during…
DCI Alerts Kenyans to Cyber Threats, Shares Tips for Securing Devices
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has called on Kenyans to enhance the security of their digital devices amid a rise in cyber threats targeting individuals and organisations.In a statement released on T…
Ugandan Military Denies Holding Missing Kenyan Activists
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have denied detaining two Kenyan nationals, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who went missing in Kampala on 1 October.In an affidavit filed at the High Court on 21 October, Colone…
ODM Pledges Support to Families of Mourners Who Died at Raila Odinga’s Public Viewing
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has pledged support to the families of mourners who died during the public viewing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s body at Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums.In a statement releas…
How DCI Tracked and Arrested Suspect in Fake KCSE Papers Scam
A 22-year-old university graduate has been arrested for allegedly operating an online syndicate involved in the sale of fake Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination papers.Chrispinus Nandafu Naisum…
Kahiga Steps Down as Council of Governors Vice Chair amid Backlash over Remarks on Raila Odinga's death
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has resigned as vice chairman of the Council of Governors following a unanimous vote to remove him over remarks he made regarding the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.The decisi…
Green Card Lottery: Kenyans Among Top Nationalities Selected for US Residency
Thousands of Kenyans have been selected to move forward in the United States Diversity Visa (DV) 2025 programme, following the release of the official selection results by the US Department of State.A total of 4,459 K…
Winnie Odinga Expresses Gratitude to Fally Ipupa for Emotional Tribute to Raila
Musicians from across East Africa have released a series of tributes following the death of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.Congolese singer Fally Ipupa delivered one of the most prominent homages, performi…
US Launches New 2025 Civics Test for Green Card Holders
The United States has introduced a stricter naturalisation civics test and increased background checks for citizenship applicants.The new rules, which took effect on 20 October 2025, apply to lawful permanent resident…
Why Gold Prices Are Hitting Record Highs
Gold prices have climbed to a record high of US$4,100 (around Sh529,720) per ounce, marking the sharpest increase in the metal’s value in modern trading history.The surge, which has pushed prices up by more than 50 pe…
Miami Murder Suspect Extradited from Nairobi After 15 Years on the Run
A man wanted in connection with a 2010 fatal shooting in Miami has been extradited from Nairobi, Kenya, to face a second-degree murder charge in the United States.The 34-year-old suspect, originally from Miami, was ar…