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Uhuru Contemplates Passing Jubilee Leadership to Matiang’i
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i is expected to be endorsed as the new leader of the Jubilee Party at a National Delegates Conference (NDC) set for 26 September, as the party prepares for a leadersh…
Son Bypasses Customs, Holds Private Burial of Mother
A burial in Chuth Ber village, Kisumu West, proceeded without the knowledge or involvement of family members and community leaders after a man removed his late mother’s body from the mortuary and conducted the ceremon…
98% of Public Schools in Kenya Submit Data in Drive to Prevent Capitation Fraud
The Ministry of Education is nearing completion of a nationwide audit to verify school and learner records, with 98 percent of institutions having submitted updated enrolment data.The verification exercise, launched i…
The Quiet Life of a Suspected Cult Priestess in Kilifi
A woman believed to have played a key role in a suspected cult linked to starvation deaths in Kilifi County is under investigation as police expand their probe into the Kwa Bi Nzaro case.Sharlyne Anindo Temba, 30, fro…
Former Cabinet Minister Dalmas Otieno Dies at 80
Dalmas Anyango Otieno, former Cabinet minister and long-serving Rongo MP, has died at the age of 80.Born in 1945 in West Kamagambo, South Nyanza, Dalmas built a career that spanned public service, private enterprise…
The Hidden Trust Between Kenyan Men and the Aftershave Ladies
In Nairobi’s barbershops, aftershave massage by specialist women has become a vital part of men’s grooming, fostering strong trust and loyalty beyond basic hair care. In many Nairobi barbershops, specialist women know…
Kenya and Nebraska Sign Labour Mobility Deal for Truck Drivers
Kenya and the State of Nebraska have signed a labour mobility agreement allowing licensed Kenyan truck drivers to work in Nebraska’s freight industry.The agreement was announced at the Kenya-Nebraska Beef Trade and In…
Gachagua Vows Transparent, Merit-Based Nominations Ahead of 2027 Elections
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has pledged a transparent and merit-based nomination process for the 2027 elections, following protests over a recent leadership change in Meru County.Add…
How Mackenzie Used Phones to Spread Doomsday Teachings
A digital forensics expert has told a Mombasa court that thousands of WhatsApp messages recovered from mobile phones show how preacher Paul Mackenzie used apocalyptic messaging to influence his followers and direct th…
Man on the Run After Reportedly Killing Siblings Using Scissors
Two individuals are dead and two others hospitalised following a violent domestic incident in Mundi village, Ol Kalou constituency, on Thursday. The suspected assailant, a 27-year-old man, is alleged to have attacked…
Ruto, Odinga Agree on Joint Candidates for November By-Elections
President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have reached an agreement to jointly field candidates in 23 electoral areas during the upcoming by-elections set for 27 November 2025.The deal between Ruto’s U…
‘Whites’ and ‘Blues’: Teens Abusing Pills With Dangerous Mind-Altering Effects
Nairobi authorities have raised concerns over the growing misuse of prescription-only psychiatric drugs by teenagers, warning that the substances are being obtained illegally from local pharmacies.Geoffrey Mosiria, Na…
Pipeline Estate: Nairobi’s Struggle Between Hope and Hardship
Pipeline Estate in eastern Nairobi faces severe overcrowding, crumbling infrastructure, and widespread public health risks, despite being established as an affordable housing solution.Conceived in the late 1990s to ac…
Stricter rules announced for H-1B visas and Green Card applicants
The US government is introducing a series of legal and procedural changes that will make it more difficult for foreign nationals to obtain or retain legal immigration status, including work visas, student permits, and…
Vihiga Boda Boda Riders Torch Matatu, Loot Soda Trailer After Fatal Crash Sparks Chaos
A fatal road accident near Luanda market in Vihiga County on Saturday morning led to the death of a motorbike rider and the torching of a matatu, disrupting transport along the Kisumu-Busia highway.According to initia…
Nairobi’s Leadership Curse: Kidero’s Failures, Sonko’s Downfall, Sakaja’s Crisis
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing mounting political pressure amid growing concerns over financial mismanagement, rising county debt, and deteriorating public services.Twelve years after the introduction of Ke…
Opposition Unites Behind New Strategy to Challenge Ruto in 2027
Kenya’s opposition coalition has appointed Dr Mukhisa Kituyi as its spokesperson and head of secretariat, marking a key step in its preparations for the 2027 presidential election. The coalition, comprising senior pol…
F-1 Students and H-1B Workers Lose Access to the US Visa Dropbox Programme
The United States has sharply reduced eligibility for its visa interview waiver programme, effective 2 September 2025, requiring most non-immigrant visa applicants to attend in-person interviews.The policy change ends…
Machakos: The Former Capital That Never Became a City
Once considered for Kenya’s capital, Machakos has struggled to regain its early prominence despite repeated government proposals and high-profile development plans that have failed to materialise.Founded in 1887 by th…
Police Intensify Operations Against Knife-Wielding Gangs in Nairobi CBD
Security agencies have launched targeted operations in Nairobi’s Central Business District following a rise in violent robberies involving knife-wielding gangs.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced t…