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Kenya Supreme Court Rules Matrimonial Property Division Requires Proof of Contribution
Kenya’s Supreme Court has ruled that spouses are not automatically entitled to an equal share of matrimonial property upon divorce, requiring proof of individual contribution instead.In a decision that affirms the pri…
No Clues Found in Kwa Bi Nzaro Victims’ Cause of Death
Forensic investigations into the Kwa Bi Nzaro cult deaths in Kilifi County have stalled, with experts unable to determine the cause of death for the majority of the victims recovered from mass graves and surrounding t…
IEBC’s Sh7 Billion Iris Recognition Plan Faces Security and Transparency Concerns
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing increasing scrutiny over its planned use of new election technology ahead of Kenya’s 2027 general elections, following concerns about security, tran…
Gachagua Challenges Raila’s ‘Medical Holiday,’ Calls for Public Reassurance
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly questioned Raila Odinga’s health, following the ODM leader’s recent absence from political events and the postponement of a major party celebration.In an interview…
Why More Kenyan Adults Are Learning to Swim
A growing number of adults in Kenya are learning to swim for the first time, driven by personal goals, safety concerns, and a renewed focus on health and lifelong learning.Marilyn Wanza, a seafood entrepreneur and mot…
Criminals in Nairobi Now Using Luxury SUVs to Target Upscale Neighbourhoods
Criminal gangs in Nairobi are increasingly using high-end vehicles such as Toyota Prados and Harriers to carry out crimes in the city’s upscale neighbourhoods, police reports show.Over the past five years, authorities…
Ruto’s Outreach to Teachers Fuels Speculation Ahead of 2027
President William Ruto has met with over 10,000 teachers and union leaders at State House, Nairobi, in a move that places educators at the centre of national policy discussions for the first time.The meeting brought t…
Fred Matiang’i Shares How Encounter with Zambia’s President Influenced His Politics
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i has signalled his intention to run for the presidency, citing a private meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema in 2022 as a key moment that shaped his pol…
Wiper Blames ODM for Using Kalonzo as Scapegoat in Raila Health Row
Raila Odinga’s absence from recent public events has triggered a dispute between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Wiper Democratic Movement, with both parties issuing sharp statements over the weekend.The…
USCIS to Launch Revised US Citizenship Civics Test in October 2025
Applicants for US citizenship who submit Form N-400 on or after 20 October 2025 will be required to take a revised version of the naturalisation civics test, according to the United States Citizenship and Immigration…
Kenyan Woman Finds Purpose in Her 50s After Widowhood and Divorce Abroad
Faith Henton, a UK-trained mental health nurse, has launched a new initiative in Kenya aimed at strengthening trauma-informed care and improving support for vulnerable children and families.Born in Nairobi and raised…
Government to Launch Nationwide Mobile ID Registration in 11 Days
The Kenyan government will begin a large-scale national identity card registration campaign within two weeks, aiming to enrol more than one million eligible citizens.Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secret…
Nairobi County Launches Formal Process to Legalise Unauthorised Buildings
Nairobi County has begun a formal regularisation process requiring owners of unauthorised buildings to apply for compliance through the Nairobi Planning and Development Management System (NPDMS).The initiative is part…
Kenyan Woman Joyce Njeri Faces Drug Trafficking Charges in Singapore
A Kenyan woman has been charged with drug trafficking in Singapore after authorities allegedly found several kilograms of cocaine in her possession at Changi Airport.Joyce Njeri Mburu, 31, was arrested on 29 July alon…
Gachagua and Matiang’i Clash Over Opposition’s 2027 Presidential Flagbearer
A sharp disagreement has emerged between Rigathi Gachagua and Fred Matiang’i over how the United Opposition should choose its 2027 presidential candidate, heightening tensions within the coalition.The dispute escalate…
Skilled Foreign Workers Invited to Apply for Canadian Permanent Residence
Canada has issued 1,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class stream of its Express Entry system, following a selection round held on 1 October 2025.The minimum Comprehensi…
Washing Dog Bite Wounds Can Help Stop Rabies, Say Kenyan Vets
In Kenya, veterinary experts are urging dog bite victims to immediately wash wounds with soap and water to reduce the risk of rabies infection.Rabies is a fatal viral disease transmitted primarily through the saliva o…
600 Kenyan Students Begin German Language Training Under Labour Mobility Deal
Kenya and Germany have launched a labour mobility agreement that promotes skilled migration while strengthening cultural ties and diplomatic relations between the two countries.At a recent event hosted by the German E…
Kenyan Dr Lyna Nyamwaya Announces Run for Minnesota House Seat in District 43A
Dr Lyna Nyamwaya has announced her candidacy for the Minnesota House of Representatives, becoming the first to enter the race for District 43A following Representative Cedrick Frazier’s decision not to seek re-electio…
Kitengela Family Mourns Son Killed Days Before His 31st Birthday
A 30-year-old man was found dead in Kitengela under circumstances that his family disputes.Walter Habil Ogano’s body was discovered on the morning of 26 September in the Kyangombe area, just days before his 31st birth…