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US Embassy in Nairobi Suspends Routine Media Operations Due to Funding Cuts
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has limited its public communications following a federal government shutdown in Washington, suspending regular updates on social media platforms.Essential consular services, inclu…
KNBS Reports Spike in Mobile Calls and Data Usage as Mobile Money Transactions Decline
Internet usage and mobile voice traffic in Kenya rose sharply in the second quarter of 2025, according to new data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).The information and communication sector recorded…
How the Quiet Rift Between Uhuru and Gachagua Threatens Opposition Unity
A growing political rift between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is straining Kenya’s opposition coalition, raising concerns over its unity ahead of the 2027 general electi…
“Mum, tafadhali niokoe”: Questions Surround Man’s Death in Migori Police Custody
A man has died while in police custody at Komwamu Police Post in Kuria West, Migori County, one day after his arrest.Allan Kamau Kimani, aged 41, was detained on 25 September 2025 following a complaint involving the a…
Waititu’s Third Attempt to Alter Ksh 588M Bond Dismissed by High Court
The High Court has rejected former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s request to revise his bond terms, confirming his continued detention at Kamiti Maximum Prison.Waititu had asked the court to replace a Ksh53.5 mil…
Recycling with Style: How Migori Pharmacist Turns Trash into Treasure
A pharmacist in Migori County is converting discarded plastic jerrycans and glass bottles into functional household items, providing a new source of income while addressing local waste challenges.Nixtone Ambiche, 33…
The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Nairobi’s Cheap Nail Salons
Unregulated nail salons in Nairobi’s city centre have been linked to a rise in infections, including cases of tetanus and severe ingrown toenails, according to health professionals.Dozens of low-cost beauty parlours o…
Alert Issued as Criminals in Luxury Vehicles Target Nairobi Gated Estates
A security alert has been issued in Nairobi following a string of home invasions linked to a group using a black Toyota Land Cruiser Prado to access gated estates under false pretences.Between 26 and 29 September, sus…
US Lawmakers Probe Major Employers for Prioritising H-1B Visa Holders Over Americans
A bipartisan group of US senators has launched an investigation into major corporations’ use of the H-1B visa programme while conducting large-scale layoffs of American workers.Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuc…
Africa’s Tourism Sector Faces Hurdles in Adopting Digital Technology
Africa’s tourism sector is struggling to keep pace with digital transformation, industry leaders warned at the Africa TravelTech Summit and Expo 2025 in Nairobi.Held over two days at the Argyle Grand Hotel near Nairob…
How the EU’s Biometric System Will Change Your Travel Experience
The European Union will begin implementing its new Entry/Exit System (EES) on 12 October 2025, replacing manual passport stamping with biometric checks for non-EU travellers entering or leaving the Schengen Area.The E…
Why Matiang’i Is the Strongest Candidate to Defeat Ruto - Kioni
Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has endorsed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i as the preferred candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 general election.Speaking during…
Father Arrested as Police Probe Toddler’s Death in Nakuru
The body of two-year-old Prince Nathan, who went missing earlier this month in Njoro, was found on Sunday evening in River Ndarugu, ending a three-week search.The child’s mother, Ms Jane Kariuki, identified the remain…
Raila’s Bold Plan to Secure ODM Strongholds Against Ruto’s Influence
ODM leader Raila Odinga has launched a nationwide campaign to consolidate his party’s support base and reaffirm its independence. This comes amid internal tensions and growing speculation over a possible alliance with…
Kariandusi Crash Claims 16 Family Members, Shattering Generations
Sixteen members of the same extended family died on Sunday, 28 September, in a head-on collision between a matatu and a trailer near Kariandusi on the Nakuru–Nairobi highway.The victims were travelling from Murang’a t…
Inside the Kenyatta Family’s Luxury Hotels Charging Up to Sh50,000 a Night
The Kenyatta family operates a substantial portfolio of luxury hotels across Kenya through the Heritage Group of Hotels, with properties spanning key tourist regions including the Maasai Mara, the Rift Valley, the Ken…
Recruitment Agencies Under Fire for Neglecting Kenyan Workers Abroad
Zipporah Mumbi, a Kenyan migrant worker in Saudi Arabia, was recently found in hospital after three weeks of no contact with her family.Mumbi, 28, had informed her family that she was hospitalised before losing all co…
Court Orders Hospital to Release Body Held Over Ksh3m Bill
A Nairobi court has ordered a leading hospital to release the body of a woman who died nearly two months ago, ruling that it is unlawful to detain the remains over unpaid medical bills exceeding Ksh3 million.In a judg…
Trump Authorizes 200 National Guard Troops in Oregon for Immigration Enforcement, Leaders Say
The federal government has ordered 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to operate under Washington’s control, directing them to support immigration enforcement personnel and protect federal facilities.The directi…
IEBC Commissioner Mukhwana Links Kenya’s Electoral Distrust to 1992 Multi-Party Era
IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana has called for broad institutional reforms, saying that public mistrust in Kenya’s electoral system stems from longstanding structural issues rather than the actions of the current…