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Kalonzo’s Silent Rebellion Against Matiang’i Exposes Opposition Power Struggles
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has confirmed he will not attend the Jubilee Party’s National Delegates Conference on Friday, where former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is expected to be endorsed as the…
Extreme Heat Halts Daily Life Across Northern Kenya
Midday life in Kenya’s northern counties is coming to a standstill as extreme heat forces businesses to close, streets to empty, and outdoor work to pause for hours each day.In towns such as Marsabit, Turkana, and Gar…
Gachagua Sets Hardline Conditions for Coalition Allies
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans to secure seven million votes from the Mt Kenya region, warning that only presidential aspirants who meet specific demands will receive th…
Cherotich: The Journey Has Just Begun
Faith Cherotich won the women’s 3,000 metres steeplechase title at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, setting a championship record of 8:51.59 and reclaiming the crown for Kenya.At 21, Cherotich delivere…
US Green Card Lottery Registration to Cost $1
The United States will introduce a $1 registration fee for all entrants to the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery programme, effective 16 October 2025.This marks the first time a fee will be required to submit an application…
Kenyan Man Bidan Mburu Killed by a Stray Bullet in the US
A 22-year-old Kenyan man, Bidan Mburu, was fatally shot last week in Greenwood City, Indiana, after being struck by a stray bullet during a domestic dispute in a residential parking lot.Mburu was returning home from w…
New Zealand to Launch Two New Residency Pathways for Skilled Migrants
New Zealand will introduce two new residency pathways in mid-2026 aimed at addressing labour shortages by making it easier for skilled migrants to gain permanent residence.The government says the new policies respond…
Which Countries Stand to Gain from the US H-1B Visa Fee Increase?
The Trump administration has significantly increased the application fee for new H-1B visas to $100,000, up from a previous range of $2,000 to $5,000, in a move set to impact hiring practices across the technology ind…
What You Should Never Do with the Kenyan Flag
Supporters of Mogadishu City FC were filmed desecrating the Kenyan national flag at Nyayo National Stadium following their team’s 3–1 loss to Kenya Police FC in a CAF Champions League match on 20 September.Videos shar…
How Eldoret Airport is Reinventing Security to Stop Smuggling
Kenyan authorities have intensified a crackdown on smuggling at Eldoret International Airport, seizing contraband goods worth over Sh16 million in a targeted operation against tax evasion.Eldoret Airport, previously i…
Free Entry to National Museums and Parks as Kenya Celebrates World Tourism Day
Kenyan citizens will receive free entry to all national museums, heritage sites, and wildlife parks this weekend in recognition of World Tourism Day, according to a joint announcement by the Ministry of Tourism and Wi…
2027 Polls: What Do Kenyans Want from Raila?
A new survey by TIFA Research shows that Kenyans are divided over Raila Odinga’s political future, with opinions split on whether he should back President William Ruto, return to the opposition, or step down from acti…
President Ruto Calls for Community-Led Health Systems at UN Assembly
Kenyan President William Ruto has called for a shift towards community-led health systems, urging countries to reduce reliance on foreign aid and strengthen domestic ownership of healthcare.Speaking at the 80th United…
Fred Matiang’i Poised to Lead Jubilee Party in 2027 Presidential Race
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i is being positioned to lead the Jubilee Party into the 2027 General Election, with high-level party meetings signalling plans to endorse his presidential candidacy.A…
Gachagua’s Banisa Candidate Drops Out Amid Political Pressure
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Adan Mohamed has withdrawn from the Banisa Constituency by-election, just days before the nomination deadline.Mohamed, commonly known as Kiongozi, said he stepped down foll…
How Did Tycoons Secure Sh15 Billion Rice Import Deal?
Kenya’s state-owned trading agency has awarded rice import contracts worth Sh14.8 billion to four firms that were not among those initially shortlisted, despite having already notified 16 other companies of their succ…
FIDA Demands Immediate Extradition of Soldier Accused in Wanjiru Murder
The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has called for the swift extradition of a British national wanted over the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, following a High Court ruling that authorised a warrant fo…
Body of Kenyan Man Who Died in Qatar Returned Home
The body of Felix Kiptum Limo, a Kenyan man who died in Qatar last month, has been returned to his family in Nandi County after weeks of legal and diplomatic delays.Limo, who had recently moved to Qatar for work, was…
Kenyans Visiting Europe to Undergo Biometric Entry Checks Starting October
From 12 October 2025, Kenyan citizens travelling to Europe will be required to undergo biometric registration at border checkpoints as the European Union introduces its new Entry/Exit System (EES).The EES will be impl…
Mbeere North By-election to Test Ruto’s Support in Mount Kenya
President William Ruto’s decision to call a by-election in Mbeere North has set the stage for a politically significant contest in Embu County, with national implications for his support in the Mt Kenya region.The by-…