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Inside the Secret Network Recruiting Kenyans for Russia War
Kenyans are increasingly appearing in the ranks of Russia’s military, with some joining voluntarily for financial gain while others say they were deceived into combat roles.As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year…
IEBC Launches Iris Recognition Technology
Kenya’s electoral commission has begun using iris recognition technology in its latest voter registration drive, introducing a new layer of biometric verification ahead of the 2027 General Election.The Independent Ele…
Revealed: Nun Who Was Murdered Had Warned of Threats to Her Safety
A Catholic nun has been arrested in connection with the killing of Sister Anselimina Karimi, a senior administrator at Meru Children’s Home, whose body was discovered on Saturday night with signs of assault and possib…
Raila Odinga Dies at Age 80 in India
Kenyan opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has died in India at the age of 80. His office confirmed that he passed away on Wednesday morning in Kochi, where he had been receiving medical tre…
US Proposes Wage-Based Priority for H-1B Visa Selection, Replacing Lottery System
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a major change to the H-1B visa selection process, replacing the current randomised lottery with a system that gives preference to higher-wage applicants.The H…
Mixed Reactions Follow Ruto’s Pledge to Support Nairobi’s Development
Governor Johnson Sakaja is set to formalise a joint plan with the national government to improve service delivery in Nairobi, as part of a wider effort to address infrastructure and sanitation challenges in the capita…
Former Maseno Teacher Dies Suddenly While Visiting Family in the US
Steve Omondi Jaboma, a veteran Kenyan teacher, died on Tuesday, 7 October, at Baystate Hospital in Massachusetts while visiting family in the United States.Jaboma’s death is believed to have been caused by an underlyi…
MP Calls for Urgent Repatriation of Ailing Kenyan Worker in Saudi Arabia
A Kenyan Member of Parliament has called for urgent government action to repatriate Frenda Chelangat, a domestic worker in Saudi Arabia, who is reportedly seriously ill and unable to return home due to withheld docume…
Rival Parties React to Gachagua’s Drive to Lead Mt Kenya Politics
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s push to establish the Democracy for the Citizens’ Party (DCP) as the leading political force in Mt Kenya has set off a wave of strategic responses from rival parties and lead…
Woman Buried privately Two Years After Sharing Funeral Budget on Facebook
A 29-year-old woman from Elgeyo Marakwet County, Sandra Kiprono, has been laid to rest in a quiet ceremony, two years after she posted a detailed funeral budget on Facebook and urged people not to attend her burial.Ki…
GSU Officer Killed by Arrow Outside State House Gate
A General Service Unit (GSU) officer was killed on Monday morning after being struck in the chest with an arrow outside Nairobi’s State House. The suspect, a 56-year-old man identified as Kithuka Kimunyi, was arrested…
Fate of 400 KCSE Candidates Uncertain as Court Delays Litein Boys Reopening
A High Court judge has declined to order the immediate return of 400 Form Four students from Litein Boys High School, who were expelled following a strike in September, leaving their participation in next week’s KCSE…
Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Two Deaths in the US and Australia
Two members of the Kenyan diaspora have died in separate incidents in the United States and Australia, prompting mourning in communities in Minnesota and Perth.Fred Ojienda Gondi, 33, was found dead in his apartment i…
Kenyan Women Senators Call for Tougher Penalties Against Sex Pests
Kenyan senators from the Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA) have proposed a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at tackling sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and teenage pregnancies.Following a Senate fact…
Nyeri’s Property Market Thrives as Installment Plans Open Doors for Buyers
Land prices in Nyeri County have continued to rise sharply, with new infrastructure and flexible ownership models driving demand, particularly among younger buyers.Previously known for its agricultural economy, Nyeri…
Ten Waiters You’ll Meet in Kenya’s Restaurants
Kenya’s restaurant service features a wide range of waiter behaviours that significantly impact the dining experience.Across the country’s eateries, waitstaff display diverse approaches shaped by their temperament, tr…
Cap-Exempt H-1B Employers Avoid Lottery but Must Submit Labour Condition Application
The H-1B visa programme remains a key channel for employing skilled foreign workers in the United States, with around 500,000 individuals currently working across sectors such as technology, healthcare, education, and…
Backlash in Kirinyaga as Gachagua Accused of Disrespecting Governor Waiguru
Hundreds of residents gathered in Kirinyaga County on Monday, 13 October, to protest remarks made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against Governor Anne Waiguru and other local leaders.The demonstrations to…
Backlash in Kirinyaga as Gachagua Accused of Disrespecting Governor Waiguru
Hundreds of residents gathered in Kirinyaga County on Monday, 13 October, to protest remarks made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against Governor Anne Waiguru and other local leaders.The demonstrations to…
Duale Hits Out at Kalonzo for Opposing Housing Levy
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended President William Ruto’s affordable housing programme, criticising opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka for pledging to abolish the housing levy if elected in 2027.Speakin…