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Renewed Confidence as Kenya’s Hospitality Market Enters Growth Phase
Kenya’s hospitality sector is showing renewed strength, stabilising after a period of rapid and sometimes unpredictable growth in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.Recent analysis indicates that the market is now ente…
Kenya to Host Landmark 2026 Ocean Summit, Marking African First
Kenya has been chosen to host the 11th Our Ocean Conference in March 2026, marking a significant milestone as the first African country to hold the prestigious event. The announcement was made during the ninth Tokyo I…
Kenya Protest Victims Demand Justice Before Compensation
As a presidential task force begins investigating compensation for victims of the 2024 Gen Z protests, families and survivors are insisting that justice must come before any financial settlements. The protests, spark…
Family of Man Found Dead in Police Custody Disputes Post-mortem Findings
Stephen Mwangi’s death in Kenol Police Station’s armoury on 5 August has sparked fierce criticism from his family, who dispute the police’s claim of suicide.Mwangi, aged 35, was found dead on 5 August inside the armou…
Kenya’s Mobile Money Boom Faces Threat from Sophisticated Scams
Kenya’s thriving mobile sector is facing growing risks from a surge in sophisticated phone scams, with a new World Bank report warning that this trend could undermine the country's digital economy.Nearly half of all K…
Historic Success for Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania at CHAN 2024
A wave of excitement is sweeping across East Africa as all three co-host nations—Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania—have qualified for the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024.This collective succes…
Corruption Claims: MPs Push Back Against Ruto
Nairobi is experiencing significant political unrest after President William Ruto made serious accusations of corruption against members of Parliament. The dispute began when President Ruto accused several MPs of dema…
Malala Faces Possible Arrest Over Controversial ‘Dead Child’ Comments
Cleophas Malala, the Deputy Leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), is under increasing public and legal scrutiny following highly controversial comments he made about President William Ruto’s family and…
Express Entry Results Out: Canada Invites Skilled Workers to Apply for Residency
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the latest Express Entry draw, inviting a limited number of foreign nationals to apply for permanent residency.On 18 August 2025, only 225 can…
Kenya Eyes Diaspora Millions with New Infrastructure Bond Plan
The Kenyan government is planning to launch a diaspora bond as part of efforts to ease pressure on public finances and support infrastructure development.Spearheaded by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, the in…
Safety Lapses and Human Mistakes Drive Surge in Kenya’s Air Disasters
Kenya’s aviation sector is facing growing scrutiny after a series of fatal air accidents raised serious concerns about safety practices and regulatory oversight. The most recent tragedy occurred in Mwihoko, Nairobi, w…
Omollo: Border Communities Key to Fighting Terrorism in Africa
Kenya’s Interior Principal Secretary, Dr Raymond Omollo, has called for a new approach to border security that involves local communities as key partners in the fight against terrorism.Speaking at the opening of the F…
President Ruto Heads to Japan for Africa–Japan Development Summit
President William Ruto is expected to join dozens of African heads of state in Tokyo this week for the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD).Themed “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Af…
Kikuyu Elders Reject Claims Linking Muratina to Youth Alcoholism
Kikuyu elders are pushing back against claims by some church leaders that the use of Muratina, a traditional brew, is fuelling alcohol abuse among youth, warning that such accusations misrepresent cultural practices a…
US State Department Cancels Over 6,000 Student Visas
The United States is witnessing a significant wave of visa cancellations affecting international students, as the Trump administration intensifies its national security measures. This year alone, over 6,000 student vi…
The Young Guns Behind Kenya’s CHAN Breakthrough
Kenya’s impressive and somewhat unexpected progression to the quarter-finals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has captured attention across the continent. Far from a lucky run, the Harambee Stars’ Group…
Matiang’i Taps into Kibaki-Uhuru Legacy Ahead of 2027 Bid
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has officially signaled his intention to run for the presidency in 2027. His campaign, which aims to win support from the influential Mt Kenya voting bloc, draws on est…
Ex-Siaya Assembly Clerk Shot Dead in Police Mix-up
Kisumu County is reeling from the death of Felix Olwero, the former Clerk of the Siaya County Assembly, who was fatally shot in a suspected case of mistaken identity during a break-in response at a local resort. The i…
Kenya's Diaspora Inflows Reach Ksh 657B, Setting New Annual Record
Kenya’s economy is receiving strong support from its diaspora, as new data shows a sharp increase in remittances sent home by Kenyans living abroad. According to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), remittances hit a reco…
USCIS Processing Delays Stall Transition from H-1B to Permanent Residency
The American dream is becoming increasingly difficult for skilled foreign workers seeking permanent residency, as growing delays in the United States’ employer-sponsored green card system threaten the country’s econom…