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Two Missing Nakuru Residents Found Dead in Nairobi Mortuary
The bodies of James Karanja, 32, and Naomi Wangari, 30, who went missing on 23 August in Mlolongo, Machakos County, were identified at the Nairobi Funeral Home on 5 September.Karanja’s mother, Margaret Nyutu, said she…
Gachagua launches 2027 campaign with Mt Kenya rallies
Rigathi Gachagua has officially launched his 2027 presidential campaign, beginning with rallies in Murang’a, Kiambu, and Nyeri counties.The former deputy president’s announcement follows his early return from a United…
Kenya and Nebraska Sign Diaspora-Focused Pact to Enhance Trade and Education
Kenya and the US state of Nebraska have signed a formal agreement to expand cooperation in education, labour mobility, investment, and cultural exchange.Signed on 12 September 2025 at State House Nairobi, the Memorand…
Three Years of Ruto: Views from Kenyans Living Abroad
Kenyans living abroad are divided over President William Ruto’s performance midway through his first term, with some welcoming reforms while others criticise unmet promises and persistent governance issues.One of the…
Why the Church is Urging Gen Zs to Register as Voters
Kenyan church leaders have urged Generation Z to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election, calling on young people to engage more actively in the country’s political process.The National Council of Church…
Kenya’s Presidential Jet to Be Retired in 2026 After Final Maintenance in the Netherlands
Kenya’s presidential aircraft, Harambee One, is undergoing its final round of maintenance in the Netherlands and is expected to return in 2026 for limited service before being retired.The 30-year-old Fokker 70 Extende…
Gachagua Claims He Alone Can Defeat Ruto in 2027 Election
Rigathi Gachagua has declared his candidacy for Kenya’s 2027 presidential election, positioning himself as a direct challenger to President William Ruto.During a political tour in Nyeri County, Gachagua said he was re…
Three Suspects Cleared in Kyalo Mbobu Murder Investigation
Three people arrested in connection with the killing of Nairobi lawyer Kyalo Mbobu have been released without charge after forensic and ballistic tests cleared them of involvement.Eric Muhia, Paul Mbugua, and Georgia…
France Revises Salary Criteria for Foreign Worker Residence Permits
France has reduced the minimum salary requirement for its Talent – Qualified Employee residence permit to €39,582, following a ministerial order issued on 29 August 2025.The Talent Residence Permit, known as the “pass…
Kaloleni Estate Struggles Under Weight of Illegal Extensions
Kaloleni Estate, one of Nairobi’s oldest residential areas, is facing severe neglect despite its designation as a national heritage site and its deep ties to Kenya’s political and urban history.Located along Jogoo Roa…
MPs Sound Alarm on Ksh 1.8 Billion Idle in Kenyan Embassies Abroad
Kenya’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is investigating Ksh1.8 billion in unspent funds held by diplomatic missions in Washington, London, and Addis Ababa.The probe follows findings in the Auditor General’s latest re…
ODM and Kanu Face Key Tests Ahead of November By-Elections
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Kenya African National Union (Kanu) are facing critical internal and regional tests ahead of Kenya’s by-elections set for 27 November.ODM has announced party primaries in U…
Kwa Bi Nzaro Victims Were Left for Wild Animals, Prosecutors Say
Kenyan authorities have widened the scope of investigations into the Kwa Bi Nzaro cult deaths, revealing disturbing efforts to conceal mass fatalities through the deliberate disposal of bodies in forested terrain. Pro…
What Gachagua Plans to Do if He Wins in 2027
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched his 2027 presidential campaign with a reform-driven agenda, pledging major changes to education, healthcare, and taxation.Speaking in Ruiru, Kiambu County, Gachagu…
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program Faces Permanent Shutdown
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced plans to eliminate Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Programme, arguing it reduces job opportunities for Canadians and drives down wages.Poilievre’s proposal wo…
Development Boom Drives Up Property Prices in Murang’a
Murang’a town is undergoing a period of renewal, marked by infrastructure upgrades and a growing student population that is reshaping the local economy.Once a key colonial outpost in central Kenya, Murang’a has seen i…
Trans Nzoia Senator Advocates for Content Creators in National Project Messaging
Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang has called on the government to involve digital content creators in communicating national development projects.Speaking at the official launch of Konza Technopolis on Thursday, 11 Se…
Kenyan MPs Advocate for Inmate Conjugal Rights in Proposed Reforms
Kenyan lawmakers are calling for the introduction of a legal framework to allow prisoners access to conjugal rights, following an inspection of Kaloleni Main Prison in Kilifi County by the Parliamentary Committee on C…
Gambling Addiction Takes Toll on Families and Finances in West Pokot
In West Pokot County, increasing cases of gambling addiction are leading to serious financial losses, family breakdowns, and rising concern among local authorities and community leaders.What began as casual betting ha…
KWS Plans Free Entry to Parks for Elderly, Children, and Registered Guides
Kenya Wildlife Service has proposed new regulations that would exempt senior citizens, young children, persons with disabilities, and registered tourism workers from paying entry fees to national parks, reserves, and…