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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…
Thugs in Uniform? Police Officers Arrested in Alleged Robbery Scheme
Eight police officers in Kisumu County have been arrested following a violent robbery involving businessman Elvis Musyoka and the subsequent disappearance of key evidence from a police station.Mr Musyoka was attacked…
Funding Delays Threaten KCSE Readiness as Schools Struggle with Shortages and Debt
Thousands of public schools across Kenya are facing severe disruptions to their national examination preparations due to delayed government funding, rising debts, and growing student unrest.With the Kenya Certificate…
Uhuru, Matiang’i Attend Jubilee Party National Delegates Conference
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta made a rare public appearance on Friday at the Jubilee Party’s National Delegates Conference (NDC) held at the Jockey Club, Ngong Racecourse.Uhuru arrived in a black Toyota Land Cruiser…
Why IEBC Won’t Change Electoral Boundaries Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed it will not complete the mandatory electoral boundary review before the 2027 General Election, citing legal, institutional, and logistical c…
Four Arrested as Police Investigate Woman’s Body Delivered in Parcel
Police in Murang’a County are investigating the discovery of a woman’s body that was delivered to Kangari Police Station disguised as a parcel.The deceased, 53-year-old Hannah Wanjiku, had been living in Njiiris villa…
Three Kenyans Targeted in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Three Kenyan nationals living in the United States are facing deportation proceedings as US immigration enforcement intensifies under the Trump administration. In Washington State, Martin Njogu Njoki, 43, is being hel…
AI in Kenya’s Property Valuation: Progress and Limitations
Kenya’s property valuation sector is facing pressure to digitise, but industry experts warn that automation tools still fall short in capturing the complexities of local real estate markets.Accurate and timely propert…
Relief for Kenyan Family as Hospitalised Daughter in Saudi Arabia Makes Contact
A Kenyan woman who had been out of contact following surgery in Saudi Arabia has reconnected with her family, confirming she is recovering in hospital.Zipporah Mumbi, 28, had travelled to Saudi Arabia in search of emp…
Kenyan Woman Stranded in India After Falling Victim to Job Scam
A Kenyan woman is stranded in India after allegedly being trafficked and forced into sex work under false pretences.Purity Cherono, a mother of two from Rongai in Nakuru County, says she was misled into travelling to…
ODM Under Siege from Ruto’s Tactics, Claims Babu Owino
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has warned that President William Ruto is using political cooperation as a strategy to weaken the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) from within ahead of the 2027 General Election.Speaking in…
Ruto: Kenya Set to Finalise US Trade Deal by December
Kenya is set to sign a new bilateral trade agreement with the United States by the end of the year, offering critical support to its textile and apparel industry as the future of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act…
Likoni Residents Depend on Crowded Ferry Despite Safety and Delay Concerns
Thousands of Likoni residents continue to rely on the congested ferry crossing to access Mombasa Island, despite long-standing concerns over safety, delays, and limited transport alternatives.For years, Likoni has rem…