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Embu Family Seeks Answers After Daughter Buried in Saudi Arabia Without Consent
A family in Embu County is demanding answers after their daughter, Catherine Nyawira, was buried in Saudi Arabia without their knowledge or consent.Nyawira, who left Kenya in 2011 to work in Saudi Arabia, died on 1 Au…
Hospitals Disclose Treatment of Foreign Patients in Ongoing Organ Transplant Probe
A parliamentary inquiry has been launched into three Kenyan hospitals, including Mediheal Group of Hospitals, over allegations of illegal organ harvesting and kidney transplants performed on foreign nationals.The inve…
Kalonzo Heckled with ‘Tutam’ Chants at Tharaka Nithi Rally
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was forced to cut short his tour of Tharaka Nithi County on Thursday after a rally in Kibong’a was disrupted by youths chanting pro-government slogans.Kalonzo had begun his two-day v…
Ruto Confirms 4,000 NYS Graduates to Join Police Service in Upcoming Recruitment
President William Ruto has confirmed that 4,000 graduates from the National Youth Service (NYS) will be recruited into the National Police Service as part of a nationwide exercise to enlist 10,000 officers next month…
Teenager Dies in Gang Violence as Police Target Umoja Youth Gangs
A teenage student was killed in a violent assault last Friday in Umoja, Nairobi, in an attack police believe was carried out by members of a local youth gang.Joshua Kitavi, a Form Three student at Matungulu Boys High…
Mudavadi Defends Millions Spent on Washington Lobbying
Kenya has signed a Sh271 million contract with US-based lobbying firm Continental Strategy LLC to promote its interests in Washington, ahead of President William Ruto’s scheduled visit to the United States.The governm…
Shakahola Returns: More Bodies Unearthed at Kwa Bi Nzaro
At least 32 bodies have been exhumed from shallow graves in Kwa Bi Nzaro, Kilifi County, in an investigation linked to a suspected revival of cult-related deaths near the Shakahola forest.Forensic teams and homicide d…
Real Estate Insights from Kenya’s Market Experts
Halifax Estate Agency Limited has remained operational for over two decades in Kenya’s property market, navigating economic instability, shifting tenant expectations, and changing investment trends.Founded in the earl…
Spotify Rolls Out In-App Direct Messaging to All Users
Spotify has launched an in-app messaging feature for users in Kenya, enabling direct sharing of songs, podcasts, and audiobooks within the platform.The new feature, available to users aged 16 and over, allows listener…
New USCIS Policy May Exclude More Children from Parents’ Green Card Applications
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has changed how it calculates a child’s age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), tightening the criteria for children included in their parent’s green card…
Stolen iPhone Leads Police to Recovery of 300 Stolen Gadgets in Mihang’o
Police have arrested two individuals in Nairobi’s Mihang’o area in connection with a major electronics theft ring.Acting on intelligence following a report of a stolen iPhone 15, officers from Embakasi Police Station…
Kenya Ranks Among Africa’s Top Wealthiest Countries with 6,800 Millionaires
Kenya ranks fifth among Africa’s wealthiest countries, hosting 6,800 high net worth individuals (HNWIs) with over USD 1 million in liquid assets, according to the Africa Wealth Report 2025.The report, produced by Henl…
Former Senator Gloria Orwoba Released on KSh 10,000 Bail After Arrest Outside Parliament
Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba was released on a KSh 10,000 police cash bail following her arrest outside Kenya’s Parliament on Wednesday, 27 August.Orwoba was taken to Nairobi’s Central Police Station after p…
Raila Proposes Overhaul of Kenya’s Governance with New Three-Tier System
ODM leader Raila Odinga has proposed a major overhaul of Kenya’s governance structure, including the abolition of the provincial administration and the creation of a three-tier system of government.Fifteen years after…
FBI Treats Minneapolis School Attack as Hate Crime Targeting Catholics
A mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to 17 others. Federal authorities are investigating the incident as a potential act of domestic terrorism and rel…
Kenyan Politicians Spend Billions to Influence Washington Ahead of 2027 Elections
Key Kenyan political figures, including President William Ruto, Jimi Wanjigi, and Fred Matiang’i, have signed contracts with American lobbying firms linked to US President Donald Trump, according to filings under the…
Court Blocks Ruto’s Plan to Build Church at State House
The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily stopped the government from constructing a permanent church at State House or any other State Lodge, pending the determination of a constitutional case.Justice E.C. Mwita issu…
US Resumes Neighbourhood Checks in Citizenship Vetting Process
The United States has reinstated neighbourhood investigations as part of the vetting process for naturalisation applicants, according to a policy memo issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on 22 Au…
Expos Boost Mall Visitor Numbers Despite Declining Foot Traffic
Supermarkets in Kenya are shifting their focus to residential neighbourhoods, challenging traditional shopping malls as consumer preferences move towards convenience and affordability.Kenya’s retail sector is undergoi…
US Proposes Passport Verification for Diversity Visa Lottery Applicants
The United States has proposed new rules requiring Diversity Visa applicants to submit valid passport details and upload scanned images of key identification pages as part of their initial lottery entry.The Diversity…