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Fires Destroy Several Luxury Resorts in Malindi Within Hours
Several tourist resorts in Malindi, Kilifi County, have been severely damaged by fires over a two-day period, with at least 20 cottages destroyed across three properties.The latest incident occurred on Wednesday morni…
Kenya Moja MPs Call for Duale and SHA Officials to Resign Amid Fraud Allegations
A group of Kenya Moja coalition lawmakers has called for the immediate resignation of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Social Health Authority (SHA) board chair Mohamed Abdi over alleged financial misconduct an…
I’ll Be on The 2027 Ballot, Gachagua Vows
Rigathi Gachagua has announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, stating he is legally qualified to run despite his 2024 impeachment and ongoing legal challenges.In a televised interview on Citizen TV…
Tanzanian Woman Reunited with Family After 17 Years in Kenyan Psychiatric Hospital
A Tanzanian woman has been reunited with her family after spending 17 years in a Kenyan psychiatric hospital, where she was admitted in 2008 after being found with no identification or known relatives.Selina Paul, now…
Concerns Grow Over Executive Overreach in Kenya
Legal and political experts in Kenya are raising concerns over a growing concentration of power in the presidency, warning that recent actions by the Executive threaten key safeguards established under the 2010 Consti…
Nairobi MCAs Move to Impeach Sakaja and Deputy
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and his deputy James Muchiri are facing a renewed impeachment push, with over 90 Members of the County Assembly backing the move.A total of 96 out of 122 MCAs met at City Hall and agree…
Gloria Orwoba Denied Senate Entry Despite Court Order
Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba was denied entry to the Senate this morning, despite presenting official documents reinstating her position following a tribunal ruling.Orwoba arrived at Parliament with identifi…
Kenya to Review Labour Agreements with Saudi Arabia and Gulf States to Protect Workers
The Kenyan government is reviewing its labour agreement with Saudi Arabia to improve protections for Kenyan workers in the Gulf region.At the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) meeting in Kisumu, Pr…
Prime Office Space in Nairobi Records Higher Occupancy on Increased Demand
Occupancy rates in Nairobi’s prime office market have risen to 77.7 percent as of mid-2025, up from 72.7 percent at the beginning of the year, according to a new report by Knight Frank Kenya.The increase signals a ste…
Green Card Applications: What Foreign Workers Should Know About PERM Delays
Delays and rising denial rates in the US permanent labour certification process are affecting employers and foreign workers, as backlogs in key stages of the system continue to grow.The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Pro…
Kenya’s Agriculture and Hospitality Sectors Sustain Hiring Momentum
Kenya’s agriculture and hospitality sectors are reporting increased hiring activity, even as most other industries reduce recruitment due to rising costs and delayed government payments.Data from the Central Bank of K…
Homa Bay Man Buried Without Coffin Over Stinginess Claims
Authorities in North-East Kadem, Kenya, are investigating the burial of a 40-year-old man who was laid to rest without a coffin, following claims that his family refused to give him a customary funeral due to unresolv…
Babu Owino Says Ndindi Nyoro Set to Join Kenya Moja
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is expected to join the Kenya Moja movement, a coalition of younger legislators positioning themselves as an alternative to established political parties, according to Embakasi East MP Babu Owin…
Kenyans Feel Excluded from National Budget Planning
President William Ruto has accused members of Parliament of accepting bribes, raising fresh questions about the institution’s independence and commitment to its oversight duties.The President’s remarks have intensifie…
Funding Delays Threaten School Operations as Final Term Begins
Public schools across Kenya reopened yesterday for the third and final term amid concerns over delayed government funding, which school heads warn could disrupt operations and preparations for national examinations.Th…
Ruto Appoints Panel to Oversee Compensation for Protest Victims
President William Ruto has appointed a 15-member panel to develop and implement a compensation framework for victims of public protests and unrest in Kenya.The panel, established through a Gazette Notice following a p…
Susan Burns Takes Charge at US Embassy in Nairobi
Susan M. Burns has officially taken over as the United States Chargé d’Affaires in Kenya, becoming the senior-most American diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi.Her appointment follows a period of leadership change…
Up to Sh4 Million in Loans Available for Rural Homebuilders Under New Government Plan
The Kenyan government is set to introduce a new loan scheme offering up to Sh4 million to individuals seeking to build affordable homes in rural areas. This initiative marks a major expansion of the Affordable Housing…
US May Tighten or Terminate OPT, Raising Alarms for International Students
The US Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, which allows international students to work in the US after graduation, is facing increasing political and regulatory pressure that may change the programme signific…
Kiambu Family Seeks Government Help for Son Jailed in UAE Over Fraud Charges
A family in Kiambu County is calling on the Kenyan government to intervene diplomatically in the case of their son, James Kariuki Thiongo, who remains in detention in the United Arab Emirates following a series of fra…