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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…
KFS Issues Safety Advisory Following Alleged Python Sighting in Karura Forest
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has issued a safety advisory to visitors of Karura Forest after receiving reports of a possible python sighting near Lily Lake earlier this week.Although the presence of pythons in Karur…
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and Co-Accused Forfeit Assets Worth Sh235.6 Million in Corruption Case
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and 17 co-accused have surrendered assets worth Sh235.6 million to the State under a plea bargain agreement in a corruption case involving the alleged embezzlement of Sh73.4 million…
Family of Four Buried Together After Fatal Blaze
Four members of the same family were buried in a single grave this week in Kirinyaga County following a fire that destroyed their home in Ngurubani on 16 August.Julius Mwangi, 62, his wife Winnie Njoki, 49, and their…
Over 1,000 Kenyan Public Schools Have Fewer Than Ten Learners
More than 1,000 public schools in Kenya have been found to have fewer than ten learners each, including 25 junior schools operating with only one pupil, according to a nationwide audit by the Ministry of Education.The…
Kenyan Nurse Honoured in Finland for Work on Neglected Tropical Disease
Kenyan nurse Luke Kanyang’areng has received the 2025 Human Rights and Nursing Award in Finland for his work combating visceral leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease affecting communities in East Africa.Kanyang’…
5.7 Million New Voters Could Decide Kenya’s 2027 Election
Kenya’s electoral commission will resume continuous voter registration on 29 September, aiming to add 5.7 million new voters ahead of the 2027 general election.The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC…
Pressure Mounts on Real Estate Firms to Include Environmental Clauses in Contracts
A recent investigation found that a building materials supplier working with a property developer was involved in serious misconduct. Although the developer had no direct role in those activities, the absence of envir…
UK Government Targets Visa Overstayers Among International Students
The UK government has begun directly contacting international students and their dependants whose visas are close to expiring, warning them to leave the country or apply for a new visa or face removal.The Home Office…
US Halts EB-2 Visa Issuance After Reaching Annual Cap
The United States has stopped issuing EB-2 employment-based immigrant visas for the remainder of the 2025 fiscal year after reaching the annual limit set by law.According to a joint statement from the US Department of…
Kenya Considers Temporary Land Titles to Ease Housing Transfer Delays
Kenya is considering the introduction of temporary land titles to speed up housing unit transfers and reduce delays in the affordable housing sector.The proposal was presented by Chris Chege, Director of Credit and Op…
Faith Odhiambo Defends Role in Protest Victims Panel
Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has defended her decision to join a presidential panel on protest-related compensation, following sustained public criticism and concerns from within the legal community.S…
Kenyan Family Seeks Justice After Daughter Buried Abroad Without Their Approval
A family in Embu County is seeking answers after their daughter, Catherine Nyawira, was buried in Saudi Arabia without their knowledge or consent.Nyawira, who had been working in Saudi Arabia since 2011, died on 1 Aug…
Uhuru Kenyatta to Lead Jubilee Party Delegates Conference on 26 September 2025
The Jubilee Party will hold a Special National Delegates Conference on 26 September at Nairobi’s Jockey Club, Ngong Racecourse, chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.The meeting will focus on reviewing the party’…
Court Upholds Decision to Cancel MCAs’ Extra Allowances
The Labour Relations Court has upheld a decision by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to abolish certain allowances previously paid to Members of County Assemblies (MCAs).I has ruled that the payments amo…
ODM Faces Internal Disputes After Contested Grassroots Elections in Western Kenya
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing internal disputes in Western Kenya following disputed grassroots elections in Kakamega, Busia, and Homa Bay counties, where local leaders have rejected the outcomes and q…
Puzzle Over 123,000 Students Missing in Transition from Grade 6 to 9
More than 340,000 learners expected to progress through Kenya’s education system have not been accounted for, raising serious questions about the implementation of the government’s 100 per cent transition policy.Data…
Pentagon Authorises Deployment of Military Lawyers for Immigration Cases
The Trump administration has authorised the deployment of up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges, in an effort to speed up deportation proceedings across the United States.Internal documen…
US Reinstates Neighbourhood Checks for Citizenship Applicants
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reinstated neighbourhood investigations for lawful permanent residents applying for naturalisation, ending a longstanding waiver that had been in plac…