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TSC Releases New Guidelines for Exam Supervisors and Invigilators
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued new directives tightening the selection and deployment criteria for teachers involved in supervising and invigilating upcoming national examinations scheduled between O…
Boy to Receive Groundbreaking Facial Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
A 10-year-old boy is set to undergo a groundbreaking facial reconstruction surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital on 25 September, in what will be the first procedure of its kind performed on a child globally.Ian Barak…
ODM Postpones National Delegates Convention to Early 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has postponed its National Delegates Convention (NDC), originally scheduled for October, pushing it to early 2026.The postponement follows rising tensions within the party’s top le…
How the DCI Uses Spyware to Monitor Calls, Messages, and Location Data
Spyware was installed on the phone of filmmaker Bryan Adagala while the device was in the custody of Kenyan police, according to a forensic report by digital rights watchdog Citizen Lab.The phone was one of four seize…
Why Home Design and Renovation Go Hand in Hand
Many homeowners rely on informal technicians for renovation work, but construction experts warn that poor planning and unqualified labour can compromise structural safety.Moses Mwaura, construction manager and directo…
All Employment-Based US Immigrant Visas Exhausted for 2025 Fiscal Year
The US Department of State has confirmed that all available immigrant visas in the EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and Other Workers (EW) categories have been fully issued for the 2025 fiscal year, ending 30 September. No further v…
Kenya's Affordable Housing Project Criticised for Delays and Fund Misuse
Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme is facing delays and underperformance, with the Controller of Budget reporting low completion rates and misalignment between funding and project delivery across key sites.In her Au…
Most Kenyans Reject Broad-Based Government, TIFA Survey Finds
Public opposition to Kenya’s broad-based government has risen sharply, with 64 percent of citizens now rejecting the arrangement, according to a new survey by TIFA Research.The findings, released as the Kenya Kwanza a…
Kenya's Solio Lodge and Giraffe Manor Included in Forbes 2025 Edge List
Solio Lodge and Giraffe Manor in Kenya have been named to the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide Edge List, recognising them among the world’s top properties for innovation and immersive travel experiences.The annual Edge List…
Faith Odhiambo: I Serve the People, Not Political Interests
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has denied participating in the activities of a government-appointed panel on protest victims, citing a court order that suspended its operations.In a public stateme…
Obese Children Now Outnumber Starving Ones Globally, UNICEF Reveals
Obesity has overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among children and adolescents globally, according to a new UNICEF report.The report, Feeding Profit: How food environments are failing childre…
Werner Enterprises Rejects Claims of Hiring Kenyan Truck Drivers
Werner Enterprises has publicly denied any involvement in recruiting Kenyan truck drivers for employment in the United States, following claims linking the company to a new labour agreement between Kenya and the State…
Government Bars Hustler Fund Defaulters from Accessing Bank and Sacco Loans
The government has announced that individuals who default on Hustler Fund loans will be blocked from borrowing from banks, Saccos, and other financial institutions.Speaking during the Kenya Public-Private Sector MSMEs…
Senior Advocate Kyalo Mbobu Shot Dead in Targeted Attack
Senior advocate Kyalo Mbobu was shot and killed on Tuesday evening along Magadi Road in Nairobi in what police believe was a targeted attack.The 72-year-old lawyer was ambushed near Galleria Mall shortly after 6:30 pm…
Proposed F-1 Visa Change May Limit Length of Stay for Foreign Students
The United States has proposed a new rule that would replace the current “duration of status” policy for international students with a fixed-term visa, limiting stays to a maximum of four years.The proposal, introduce…
Kenyan Man Charged with Murder in Reading Stabbing
Edwin Kiplangat Yegon, 29, has been charged with the murder of Linner Sang, 39, who was fatally stabbed at a residence in Reading, Berkshire, on Sunday, 7 September 2025. Mr Yegon also faces two counts of assault occa…
Sakaja Plans High-Rise Redevelopment for 13 Nairobi Estates
The Nairobi County Government has begun demolishing ageing housing estates as part of a major redevelopment programme aimed at increasing residential capacity across the city.The Nairobi Urban Renewal Project is targe…
H-1B Visa System Under Fire as US Legislators Push for Stricter Immigration Controls
Lawmakers in the United States are advancing new efforts to reform the H-1B visa system, citing concerns over its impact on domestic employment and wage standards.Once considered a key tool for strengthening the US wo…
Eldama Ravine Pastor Opens Garage Church to Welcome Addicts and Outcasts
A pastor in Poror village, Eldama Ravine, has converted his garage into a place of worship for individuals often excluded from mainstream churches, including those struggling with addiction, poverty, and social stigma…
Ruto Backs Nile Power Deal, Pledges to Mediate Dispute
Kenya has backed Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam following its official launch, with President William Ruto urging continued dialogue among Nile Basin countries to address regional concerns.The Grand Ethiopian Renais…