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Pastor Robert Burale Sues Ex-Wife and Alex Mwakideu for KSh20 Million Over Defamation
Pastor Robert Burale has filed a defamation suit against his former wife Rozina Mwakideu and her brother, media personality Alex Mwakideu, over statements made during an interview published on YouTube.In court documen…
Boda Boda Rider Dies in Police Custody after Being Detained over Sh8,000 Debt
Erick Kiptanui Koros, a 40-year-old boda-boda rider, was found dead in a police cell at Solai Police Post in Rongai Sub-county, Nakuru County, on 7 October 2025, shortly after being taken into custody.Police say Mr Ko…
Nairobi County Officer Dies After Falling From 6th Floor During Bribery Probe
A Nairobi City County enforcement officer died after falling from the sixth floor of City Hall Annex on 31 May while being questioned over alleged extortion.Oscar Mungai Kanyi, a constable attached to Kasarani Sub-Cou…
Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Sudden Mid-Air Death of Roselyne Oyaro
Roselyne Oyaro, a Kenyan woman living in the United States, died suddenly after experiencing a medical emergency during a transatlantic flight from Amsterdam to the US.Ms Oyaro, also known as Rose, had travelled to Ke…
Kenyan Chef Targets Guinness World Record
Kenyan chef Yusuf Ali Garani has completed a 100-hour home kitchen cooking marathon in Utange, Mombasa County, potentially setting a new Guinness World Record pending official verification.The current record for the l…
Canada Extends Open Work Permit Policy for Permanent Residency Applicants
The Government of Canada has extended its temporary public policy allowing eligible permanent residency applicants and certain family members to apply for open work permits until 31 December 2026.First introduced on 4…
Green Card Success: Kenyan Winner Offers Application Tips
Jared Ombaso Gwaro, originally from Kiogoro in Kisii County, Kenya, secured a place in the United States through the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery and has since built a life in Minnesota.Gwaro began pursuing the DV Lott…
Meru University in New Bid to Turn Miraa into Drinkable Sachets
Meru University of Science and Technology has filed a patent for a khat infusion sachet designed to offer an alternative to chewing miraa by allowing it to be consumed as a drink.The sachet, detailed in the university…
Kenyan Women Face Global Shame Over Rising Drug Trafficking Arrests
Kenyan women continue to be arrested at international airports for drug trafficking, with recent cases involving large quantities of cocaine and heroin intercepted both locally and abroad.On 4 October 2025, 41-year-ol…
Kenyan Catholic Church Replaces Altar Wine with New South African Import
The Catholic Church in Kenya has discontinued the use of altar wine previously supplied by Kenya Wine Agencies Limited, introducing a new variant imported from South Africa for use in all Masses, effective immediately…
Claims of Fake DNA and Birth Certificate Fuel Nairobi Custody Fight
A custody and financial dispute involving a four-year-old girl is currently before the Milimani Children’s Court in Nairobi, with contested claims over paternity, child support, and alleged document forgery.The case c…
Kenyan Man Jailed 100 Years for Defiling Minors Freed on Appeal
A Kenyan appellate court has overturned a 100-year prison sentence handed to a former children’s home director in Nairobi, citing unreliable witness testimony and procedural concerns during the original trial.The man…
Ruto, Gideon Moi Hold Private Talks at State House
President William Ruto and KANU chairman Gideon Moi held a private meeting at State House, Nairobi, to discuss the upcoming Baringo Senate by-election set for 27 November.According to sources close to the presidency…
Baringo’s ‘Zombie Street’: Where Drugs and Crime Rule
A central street in Kabarnet town, Baringo County, has become overrun by drug and alcohol abuse, with reports of public intoxication, criminal activity and vulnerable women and children exposed to dangerous conditions…
How a Kenyan Engineer Secured a Top Role in Ireland’s Water Industry
A Kenyan engineer is leading major water and sanitation projects in Ireland after securing a senior role at RPS Tetra Tech in Dublin.Eunice Wanjiku, 36, now oversees infrastructure initiatives that serve thousands acr…
Pairing Milk with Sukuma and Ugali? Here's What You Should Know
Nutritionists warn that drinking milk alongside iron-rich leafy greens can reduce the body’s ability to absorb iron.In many Kenyan households, leafy greens such as sukuma wiki (kale), terere (amaranth), mrenda (jute m…
Low-Salary H-1B Applicants Face 48% Drop in Approval Rates Under New Wage System
The United States has proposed a major change to the H-1B visa selection process, replacing the current random lottery with a wage-based system that would favour higher-paid foreign workers.Under the new plan introduc…
Sifuna Criticises Gachagua for ‘Divisive’ Remarks
The Kenya Moja Alliance has issued a strong response to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over claims that sections of the opposition are secretly aligned with President William Ruto’s government.Speaking on Tu…
Sexual Offenders Tarnish Reputation of Kenyans Abroad
A Kenyan man has been arrested in North Carolina after allegedly attempting to pay for sex with a person he believed to be a 15-year-old girl, who was in fact an undercover officer.Stanley Amalemba Ambeyi, 38, was tak…
From Nairobi’s Donholm to Libyan Prisons: The Magafe Gang’s Migrant Trap
A Somali man who left Kenya in May 2025 in search of better opportunities is now being held by traffickers in Libya, where his captors are demanding a ransom of KSh2 million from his family.The Magafe Network and East…