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21 Dead After School-owned Bus Overturns in Kisumu
At least 21 people are dead and dozens more injured following a road accident at the Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu on Friday evening. The crash, involving a bus owned by AIC Naki High School, reignites concerns over the…
Wanjiru Explains Her Viral Moment with Gachagua at US Engagement Forum
Kenyan-born activist based in the United States has launched the 6.25 Movement, seeking to address entrenched ethnic divisions in Kenyan politics and amplify the voices of the country's younger generation. Valentine W…
Kenya Launches Compensation Framework for Protest Victims Since 2017
The Kenyan government, under President William Ruto, has initiated a national framework aimed at compensating victims of political demonstrations and public unrest dating back to 2017. The move, announced on Friday, h…
Ruto Appoints Makau Mutua to Lead Protest Compensation Team
The Kenyan government has established a framework to compensate victims of public protests and riots dating back to 2017. President William Ruto has appointed legal scholar and human rights advocate Makau Mutua to lea…
Orengo Makes First Public Appearance After Prolonged Absence
Siaya County is currently facing increased scrutiny as Governor James Orengo remains conspicuously absent from public duties, prompting growing speculation among residents and political observers. Mr. Ogutu, the Coun…
Nairobi Mum Mourns Daughter Killed in Mwihoko Air Crash While Preparing Lunch at Home
A devastating air accident near Nairobi unfolded on Friday afternoon when an African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) air ambulance crashed into a residential property, resulting in the deaths of six individual…
Kenya Governors Reject Treasury’s Plan to Centralise County Revenue Collection
A contentious proposal by Kenya's National Treasury to centralise the collection of revenue at the county level has triggered strong opposition from governors, who argue that the initiative threatens the constitutiona…
Waititu Freed on Sh53 Million Bail Pending Corruption Appeal
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been released from prison after the High Court granted him bail pending the outcome of his appeal against a corruption conviction.The ruling, issued on Thursday, 31 July, a…
Kenyan Preacher and Daughters Deported from Canada Following Failed Asylum Claim
A Kenyan gospel minister and her two daughters were deported from Canada on Thursday after their asylum claim was rejected.Reverend Hadassah, legally known as Rosalind Wanyeki, and her daughters, aged nine and six, we…
Nairobi Developers Embrace Joint Ventures to Offset High Construction Costs
Kenya's property market is witnessing a surge in joint ventures as developers grapple with land scarcity, escalating construction expenses, and limited access to affordable financing. These partnerships, while offerin…
Denied a US Student Visa? Here’s What Consular Officers Are Looking For
The path to higher education in the United States is becoming increasingly difficult for international students, as evidenced by a recent surge in F-1 study visa denials. Despite the continued allure of US academic in…
New Kenya Gambling Law Requires Age Verification and Faster Prize Payouts
President William Ruto has enacted new legislation designed to modernise oversight and enhance consumer protection within Kenya's gambling industry. Assented to on Thursday, 7 August, the bill introduces sweeping refo…
School Break and CHAN Tournament Fuel Kenya’s Tourism Spike
Kenya's tourism sector is experiencing a significant boost this August, driven by the coinciding school holidays and the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament. Hotels across the country are reporting…
Kalonzo Musyoka Denies Fake AU Appointment Post Circulating Online
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has refuted claims circulating online that he was appointed to lead an African Union (AU) peace dialogue in Côte d'Ivoire. The denial follows the emergence of a fabricated social med…
Kenyan US Soldier Reported Missing in Massachusetts
A Kenyan serving in the United States Army has been missing since July 28, 2025.Ms Cynthia Muchugia’s car was later found abandoned on Middlesex Street in Massachusetts. Ms Muchugia, 25, went silent and when relatives…
Double Life Ends in Embu as ODM’s Oswando Shot Dead During Prison Escape
Swaleh Abdallah Njiru, 38, widely known as Oswando, was fatally shot on Tuesday during a dramatic escape attempt from police custody in Embu County, bringing an end to the life of a man whose name was synonymous with…
All 24 Pending By-Elections to Be Completed This Year, IEBC Confirms
Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) targets the completion of 24 delayed by-elections within 2025, while affirming that the next General Election remains scheduled for August 2027. This decl…
ODM Divided Over Jubilee’s Push for Raila to Cut Ties with Ruto
Kenya's opposition coalition is facing renewed turmoil as the Jubilee Party, the former ruling party led by ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta, has offered a conditional endorsement to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader…
Kenya to Host 2025 CECAFA Women’s Championship
Nairobi is set to host the 2025 Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Women’s Championship from 4 to 16 September, following a relocation from the originally designated venue of Dar es Sal…
US Proposes Mandatory Passport Scans for Green Card Lottery Applicants
The United States government plans to implement new regulations for the Diversity Visa (DV) Programme, mandating applicants to submit a scanned copy of their passport during the lottery entry process. The proposed rul…