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Man Calls for Relocation of Kenyatta’s Body from Parliament Grounds to Gatundu
A petition urging the Kenyan government to relocate the remains of the nation's first president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, from Parliament Grounds to his ancestral home in Gatundu has ignited a nationwide debate. The reques…
New Nacada Alcohol Rules Spark Nationwide Backlash
A contentious national alcohol policy, proposing stringent restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, has triggered a fierce backlash from Kenya's alcohol industry, which fears significant econom…
Immigrant Families Fear Losing US Citizenship Rights for Their Children
Federal agencies are reportedly preparing to implement a controversial policy that would restrict birthright citizenship.The move threatens to upend established legal precedent and create widespread uncertainty, despi…
Kenyatta Family Taps Triad Architects for Sh500bn Northlands City Development in Kiambu
A sprawling, privately funded urban development project, Northlands City, is underway in Ruiru, Kiambu County, approximately 15 kilometres from Nairobi's city centre. Spearheaded by the Kenyatta family, the £3.2 billi…
USCIS to Toughen Citizenship Test and Overhaul H-1B Visa
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is poised to enact significant alterations to both the naturalisation process and the H-1B visa programme.This signals a renewed effort by the Trump admin…
Salasya Claims Sifuna Is Ruto–Raila’s Pick for Deputy President in 2027
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, the Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), is facing increasing scrutiny following allegations that he is being strategically positioned for a top national role in the…
Raila Forms Technical Team to Fast-Track MoU with UDA
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has sanctioned the creation of a joint technical team in an effort to strengthen its political alliance with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). This decisio…
IEBC Says Kenyans Cannot Recall MPs Due to Legal Void from 2017 Court Ruling
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed that Kenyan citizens are currently unable to exercise their constitutional right to recall Members of Parliament (MPs) and Senators. This inabil…
Kenya Bans Alcohol Sales in Supermarkets and Home Liquor Deliveries
In a move set to radically alter the landscape of alcohol consumption, the Kenyan government has initiated a stringent set of restrictions, effective immediately. These new measures, spearheaded by the National Author…
Kenyatta, Moi, and Odinga Families Struggle to Stay Relevant in Youth-Led Political Era
Kenya’s established political dynasties, including the Kenyatta, Moi, and Odinga families, are navigating a dramatically altered political landscape as the 2027 general elections approach. These families, historically…
Kenyan Schools Shut Early as Capitation Shortfall Disrupts KCSE Preparation
A funding shortfall has forced public secondary schools across Kenya to close a week earlier than scheduled, severely disrupting the academic calendar and raising concerns about students' preparedness for national exa…
Kenyans Running Small Businesses in Tanzania Hit Hard by New Trade Directive
A recent directive issued by Tanzania's Ministry of Trade and Industry prohibiting foreign nationals from engaging in 15 categories of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has sparked diplomatic tensions with Ken…
US Interview Waiver Policy to Change on 2 September 2025, Affecting H-1B and F-1 Visa Holders
The United States is set to implement stricter criteria for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers, effective 2 September 2025, potentially affecting a broad range of travellers, especially those seeking to renew H-1B an…
YCT-529 Male Birth Control Pill Offers Men a Non-Hormonal Option for Pregnancy Prevention
A non-hormonal contraceptive pill for men, identified as YCT-529, has successfully completed its first human safety trial, heralding a potential paradigm shift in reproductive health.The trial’s findings, published in…
US Workers Say Immigration Crackdown Is Causing Labour Shortages
The United States manufacturing sector is grappling with escalating labour shortages as the Trump administration's stringent immigration enforcement agenda takes effect. Disruptions are being reported across multiple…
Kenya Rolls Out Nationwide Survey to Track Use and Cost of Diaspora Remittances
The Kenyan government has launched its inaugural Remittances Household Survey (RHS) in a bid to comprehensively understand the economic and social impact of remittances from its diaspora.The survey, announced in the K…
Julie Wangui’s Family Rejects Autopsy Finding of Natural Causes Following Death in Nanyuki Prison
The family of Julia Njoki Wangui, a 24-year-old who died in remand at Nanyuki Women’s Prison, have rejected the findings of an autopsy conducted following her death. Citing a lack of access to Wangui’s medical records…
Kenya’s Opposition Alliance Faces Internal Divisions in Bid to Block Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election
As Kenya gears up for the 2027 general election, the opposition is embarking on an ambitious campaign to prevent President William Ruto from securing a second term. The coalition, comprising prominent political figure…
Tears and Joy at JKIA as Kenyan Man Returns Home After 14 Years on Saudi Death Row
Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan national, returned to his homeland early Tuesday morning after spending 14 years in a Saudi Arabian prison under a death sentence for manslaughter. The homecoming at Jomo Kenyatta Internatio…
Mbagathi Hospital Accused of Defying Court Order to Admit KNH Murder Suspect
A suspect in the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) murder investigation, Kennedy Kalombotole, remains under police guard at Mbagathi Hospital's casualty unit amid allegations that the institution is defying a court ord…