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Fielding Mt Kenya Candidate Could Hand Ruto Another Term, Says Kioni
Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has warned opposition leaders against repeating the strategic errors of the 2022 elections.He cautions that a closed decision-making process could weaken their chances in…
Six Lions Poisoned in Maasai Mara Days After World Tourism Day Celebrations
Six lions from the same pride in Kenya’s Oleisukut Conservancy, located within the Maasai Mara ecosystem, have been treated for suspected poisoning. This is according to a statement released by the Kenya Wildlife Serv…
Orengo Defends Sh500bn Nuclear Deal as Siaya Aims for Energy Revolution
Siaya Governor James Orengo has backed a proposed Sh500 billion nuclear power plant in the county, positioning it as a major step in Kenya’s energy and industrial development plans.Governor Orengo announced the projec…
Inside the Malindi Village Quietly Turned into a Cult Holding Site
Police have identified rental homes in Kaoyeni village, Kilifi County, as operational sites used to hold victims of a cult that led to mass starvation deaths in Kwa Bi Nzaro forest, echoing the 2023 Shakahola tragedy…
Raila Men in Government Caught in Crossfire of Shifting Alliances
ODM leader Raila Odinga has said the party may field its own presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, raising fresh doubts over its cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration.Raila made the s…
Russian Embassy Denies Arrest and Deportation of Citizen in Kenya Trafficking Probe
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has denied reports that one of its citizens, Mikhail Lyapin, was arrested and deported in connection with an ongoing human trafficking investigation in Kenya.In a statement released on S…
Moses Kuria Predicts Run-Off in 2027 Presidential Election
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has predicted that Kenya’s 2027 presidential election will go to a run-off.Kuria, who now leads the Chama cha Kazi party and previously served as Senior Economic Advisor to Preside…
IEBC Targets Gen Z as Voter Registration for 2027 Elections Begins Monday
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will on Monday, 29 September, begin a nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) campaign aimed at registering more than 6.3 million new voters ahead of t…
How Ruto Is Positioning Kenya on the Global Stage
President William Ruto used his appearance at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York to advance Kenya’s diplomatic agenda through a series of high-level meetings focused on trade, security, and internati…
Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court to End Birthright Citizenship
The Trump administration has formally appealed to the United States Supreme Court to reinstate an executive order that would end birthright citizenship for children born in the country to undocumented immigrants and t…
Why More Kenyan Women Are Choosing to Delay Motherhood
According to a new Ministry of Health report released to mark World Contraception Day, nearly half of Kenyan women aged 15 to 49 no longer wish to have more children.The report links this shift to increased access to…
Githurai 44 and 45: Neighbourhoods Separated by a County Line
Githurai 44 and Githurai 45, two neighbouring estates on opposite sides of the Thika Superhighway, are undergoing gradual change amid ongoing challenges with infrastructure, security, and public services. Located in d…
Many International Students Maintain US Study Plans Despite Political Uncertainty
International interest in studying at US universities is showing signs of decline, as new survey data reveals rising concerns among prospective students over safety, political uncertainty, and immigration challenges.A…
Body of Kenyan Woman Fatally Stabbed in UK Arrives Home for Burial
The body of Linner Sang, a Kenyan woman who was fatally stabbed in Reading, United Kingdom, earlier this month, arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Friday night.Sang, a former teacher, had moved to the U…
Multiple Injured as School Bus Returning from Masinga Dam Overturns in Machakos
A school bus carrying students and teachers from St Augustine Mumbuni Secondary School overturned on Wednesday at Mutwamwaki Ridge along the Kivandini–Masinga Road in Machakos County, leaving several injured.The vehic…
Uhuru Slams Ruto Over Reforms as Karua Launches Presidential Bid
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has sharply criticised President William Ruto’s government, accusing it of neglecting national priorities and undermining democratic principles.Uhuru issued the remarks during the Jubil…
Anyango Nyar Siaya: The Japanese Nyatiti Player Who Broke Luo Gender Barriers
A newly released book detailing the journey of Japanese musician Eriko Mukoyama, known as Anyango Nyar Siaya, was launched on Wednesday at the Alliance Francaise in Nairobi. This highlights her experience as the first…
Small Employers Say $100K H-1B Fee Could Shut Down Hiring Plans
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 application fee for new H-1B visas, significantly raising the cost for companies seeking to hire skilled foreign workers.The White House la…
8 in 10 Married Women in Kenya Seek Contraceptives, Health Data Reveals
New figures from Kenya’s Ministry of Health reveal a growing number of married women under 49 are choosing to delay or stop childbearing, with nearly half saying they want no more children and another 30 percent seeki…
Dallas ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Gunman and Victims
A gunman opened fire from a rooftop near a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas on Wednesday morning, killing one detainee and critically injuring two others before taking his own life.The v…