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Former TV Anchor Sues Safaricom for Sh69 Million Over Voice Misuse
Safaricom PLC, Kenya’s leading telecommunications provider, is embroiled in a High Court legal battle with Peter Oyier, a prominent media personality, over the alleged unauthorised use of his voice in its premium cust…
Kenya Celebrates CHAN 2024 Kickoff with Grand Opening in Nairobi
East Africa has officially launched the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, marking a significant moment as Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda jointly host the tournament, which began today. The echoes of "football's c…
Kisumu to Host Kenya Affordable Housing Conference on August 7–8
Kisumu is preparing to host the fourth Kenya Affordable Housing Conference (KAHC 2025) on 7–8 August, as Kenya intensifies its efforts to address the country's persistent housing deficit. The conference, organised by…
Trump Spares Kenya as US Tariffs Hit 70 Nations Starting August 7
The Trump administration is set to implement significant tariff increases on numerous countries, effective August 7, as part of a sweeping overhaul of US trade policy. An executive order, signed by President Donald Tr…
US to Enforce In-Person Visa Interviews for Most Applicants Starting September 2
The United States has implemented stricter guidelines for non-immigrant visa applications, curtailing interview waiver eligibility, particularly for Kenyan applicants. These revised procedures, effective immediately…
No Toxic Sugar in Market, KEBS Assures Kenyans
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has vehemently denied claims of contaminated sugar circulating within the country. The agency issued a statement on 31 July, dismissing allegations of unsafe sugar as baseless and…
Ruto Hosts Uhuru, Mnangagwa at State House
President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta convened at State House, Nairobi, on Friday, in a display of unity aimed at bolstering regional efforts to achieve peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (…
Outering Road Under Siege: How Rival Gangs Turned a Matatu Stage into a War Zone
A wave of violence has swept through the Harmony 25 and 26 matatu stages along Outering Road, transforming the transport hub into a scene of conflict. The unrest, marked by coordinated attacks from armed youths, has l…
Nakuru Teen Convicted After Admitting to Killing 3-Year-Old Girl in Church
Nakuru County is reeling from the conviction of an 18-year-old woman for the murder of a three-year-old girl at Shalom PCEA Church in Bahati on 22 June. Liz Njeri Mwangi, daughter of a congregant, pleaded guilty to th…
Prophet Owuor Denies Predicting August 2 Doomsday
The Ministry of Repentance and Holiness has strongly refuted claims circulating online that its founder, Prophet David Owuor, prophesied the world would end on 2 August 2025. The church released a statement on Friday…
No Drums, No Snacks: Dar es Salaam Enforces New Stadium Protocols for CHAN
Dar es Salaam is gearing up to host the opening of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tomorrow, but football enthusiasts should be aware of significant changes to stadium entry protocols. The tournament, a f…
Opposition Faces Nominations Crisis Ahead of By-Elections
Kenya’s opposition is grappling with internal divisions as it prepares for 23 upcoming by-elections, a critical test of its ability to present a united front against President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administratio…
Kenya’s Heritage Floors Make a Comeback as Parquet, Terrazzo and Concrete Gain Popularity
A striking design trend is underway in Kenya's architectural landscape as parquet, terrazzo, and polished concrete flooring, previously relegated to older properties and institutional buildings, are being reimagined f…
Eat, Sip, Relax: How Lamu’s Ocean Eateries are Changing Coastal Tourism
A wave of floating restaurants and bars is redefining tourism in Lamu County, blending cultural preservation with innovative leisure. These establishments, which have emerged over the last two decades, now characteris…
Who Can Apply for Canada’s 2025 Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program?
Canada has reignited its commitment to family reunification by reopening the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for the 2025 intake.This offering Canadian citizens and permanent residents the opportunity to sponso…
Gachagua to Murkomen: Alcohol Laws Are Sufficient—Focus on Enforcement
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has openly criticised Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, accusing him of undermining previous successes in combating illicit alcohol and drug abuse. The rebuke foll…
Kilifi Authorities to Exhume Suspected Cult Graves at Binzaro Homestead
A harrowing investigation is underway in Kilifi County as authorities probe a suspected cult operating at the Binzaro homestead in Chakama. Acting on a court order obtained by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation…
Kenya Voices Strong Objections to Tanzania's Trade Barriers
Kenya has formally registered its disapproval of new trade and licensing regulations enacted by Tanzania, warning that these measures jeopardise the principles of East African regional integration and threaten establi…
New Kenyan Law Bars Public Officials from Participating in Government Tenders
Kenya has enacted the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, legislation designed to bolster transparency, expand wealth declaration requirements, and tighten anti-graft measures. President William Ruto signed the bill into…
Kenyan Woman Death Sentence in Vietnam Reduced to Life Imprisonment
Margaret Nduta Macharia, a Kenyan citizen condemned to death in Vietnam on drug trafficking charges, has had her sentence reduced to life imprisonment following a final ruling by the Supreme Court on Thursday. The dec…