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Court Orders Nairobi to Finalise Updated Zoning Regulations
The Court of Appeal has ordered Nairobi County to develop and formally adopt a comprehensive zoning and development control framework within six months.In a decision delivered by Justices Daniel Musinga, Joel Ngugi an…
‘I Felt Invisible’: A Kenyan Student’s Struggle With Loneliness in Australia
A Kenyan student studying in Adelaide narrowly avoided deportation after facing severe emotional and academic challenges during her time at an Australian university.At 19, she left Nairobi for Adelaide with hopes of a…
Man Reported Missing in Nairobi Found Dead in Mombasa Police Toilet
A 26-year-old man has died while in custody at Mombasa Central Police Station, with a post-mortem revealing injuries that contradict the police account of events.Simon Warui, who had been reported missing in Nairobi o…
Ruto and Kalonzo Clash Over Clergy Backing
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused senior clergy in Ukambani of siding with President William Ruto’s administration, warning that their actions undermine the community’s interests.Speaking at Calvary Chris…
Kenya Seeks Safe Return of Four Citizens Trafficked to Fight in Ukraine War
Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is investigating reports that several Kenyan nationals were trafficked into Russia and later captured in Ukraine while allegedly serving in the Russian military.Foreign Affairs Prin…
H-1B Visa Bill Proposes Ending Lottery and OPT Program for Foreign Workers
A new bill introduced in the US Congress aims to significantly tighten rules for hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa system, raising wage requirements, restricting student work programmes, and replacing the cur…
Ruai: From Sewage Site to Prime Estate
Ruai hosts Nairobi’s main sewage treatment plant, a vast facility that processes waste from across the city and continues to shape the area’s development and land use.Located beyond Donholm, Kayole and Komarock, Ruai…
Opposition Alliance Plans October Retreat to Tackle Divisions, Finalise By-Election Strategy
Kenya’s opposition alliance will hold a retreat in early October to address internal divisions and finalise preparations for the 27 November by-elections.The meeting is expected to bring together leading figures from…
Wetang’ula and Oparanya Call for Luhya Bloc to Back Ruto Re-Election
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya have urged the Luhya community to support President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027, calling for regional unity as a…
Kilifi County Halts School Feeding Programme After Pupils Made to Recite Hindu Prayers
Seventeen schools in Kilifi County have had their feeding programmes suspended after a video emerged showing pupils being made to recite religious prayers before receiving meals.Kilifi County Commissioner Josphat Kibi…
Kenyan Woman in Australia Faces Charges After Throwing Newborn Out the Window
A Melbourne woman has pleaded guilty to reckless conduct endangering life after a newborn baby was found injured inside a plastic bag outside a residential property in the city’s north.Irine Jerotich, 26, admitted the…
Jephnei Orina Builds a Career in US Law and Academia
Jephnei Orina, a 30-year-old Kenyan legal scholar and practitioner, is the founder of a US-based law firm and lectures at two American universities.Born and raised in Kisii County, western Kenya, Orina began his acade…
Lawmakers Criticise Sakaja Over Failure to Attend Senate Hearing
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja failed to appear before the Senate Education Committee on Thursday despite confirming his attendance earlier in the week.The committee had convened to examine the state of pre-primary e…
Ukraine Detains Four Kenyans Accused of Fighting for Russian Forces
Ukrainian authorities have confirmed the capture of four Kenyan nationals who were reportedly serving in Russian military units amid ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine.The individuals, Peter Njenga, Felix Mutahi, Mar…
Nairobi Traders Ordered to Submit Weighing Equipment for Inspection
Nairobi City County has directed all traders within a 20-kilometre radius of designated centres to present their weighing and measuring equipment for mandatory inspection between August and November 2025.The phased ve…
IEBC Faces Scrutiny Over Sh1 Billion By-Election Budget and Procurement Practices
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that the November by-elections will cost Sh1.046 billion, covering 24 electoral areas.IEBC Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan defende…
Kenya to Introduce Instant Fines and Surveillance Cameras to Enforce Traffic Rules
The government of Kenya is set to roll out instant fines for traffic violations using intelligent surveillance systems, as part of a new effort to tackle rising road crash fatalities.According to the National Transpor…
Kenya’s UDA and ODM Prepare for Key Nomination Primaries Ahead of November By-Elections
Kenya’s two main political parties, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), are holding crucial nomination primaries this weekend ahead of the 27 November by-elections.The UDA wi…
13 Injured in Head-On Collision on Thika–Mang’u Highway
Thirteen people were injured early Friday morning in a head-on collision between two public service vehicles near Ngoingwa along the Thika–Mang’u highway.Seven of the injured were reported to be in critical condition…
Jimi Wanjigi Takes Helm of Safina Party, Vows to Challenge President Ruto in 2027
Jimi Wanjigi has officially assumed leadership of the Safina Party, taking over from founding leader Paul Muite during a Special Delegates Convention held in Nairobi on 18 September.In a statement released the followi…