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Kenyatta-Linked Firm Accused of Tax Evasion and Dubious Land Transactions
Kenya

Kenyatta-Linked Firm Accused of Tax Evasion and Dubious Land Transactions

A tax dispute and persistent allegations of conflict of interest have placed the business interests of the family of former President Uhuru Kenyatta under renewed scrutiny. The focal point is Edge Worth Properties Ltd…

Jul 29, 2025
Petition to Recall Esther Passaris Submitted to IEBC
Kenya

Petition to Recall Esther Passaris Submitted to IEBC

A formal petition seeking the recall of Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Muthoni Passaris has been submitted to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The petition, filed by four activists, all…

Jul 29, 2025
What Makes Someone Cool? Global Study Identifies Six Universal Traits
Lifestyle

What Makes Someone Cool? Global Study Identifies Six Universal Traits

A new international study has revealed that "coolness" is not merely a fleeting trend or a matter of superficial style, but rather a consistent psychological profile recognised across diverse global cultures.The resea…

Jul 28, 2025
8 Million Immigrants Could Soon Qualify for Green Cards Under New US Bill
Immigration

8 Million Immigrants Could Soon Qualify for Green Cards Under New US Bill

US Senator Alex Padilla from California has introduced a bill aiming to overhaul a key aspect of US immigration law, potentially providing a pathway to permanent residency for over eight million undocumented immigrant…

Jul 28, 2025
Green Card Holders Turned US Citizens Risk Denaturalisation Over Tax Violations
Immigration

Green Card Holders Turned US Citizens Risk Denaturalisation Over Tax Violations

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is escalating its denaturalisation efforts, a move that places the citizenship status of naturalised Americans under increased scrutiny and has triggered concerns among im…

Jul 28, 2025
What Gachagua’s Diaspora Outreach Says About His 2027 Game Plan
Diaspora

What Gachagua’s Diaspora Outreach Says About His 2027 Game Plan

As Kenya gears up for the 2027 elections, prominent political figures are actively courting the Kenyan diaspora in the United States. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has embarked on a multi-state tour to cons…

Jul 28, 2025
Ex-French Spy Arrested in Strasbourg for Orchestrating Child Rapes in Kenya
Kenya

Ex-French Spy Arrested in Strasbourg for Orchestrating Child Rapes in Kenya

A retired French intelligence officer has been apprehended in Strasbourg, France, on charges of orchestrating child sexual abuse, with investigations indicating Kenya as a primary location for the alleged crimes. The…

Jul 28, 2025
Stephen Munyakho Returns to Kenya Tonight After 14 Years in Saudi Prison
Diaspora

Stephen Munyakho Returns to Kenya Tonight After 14 Years in Saudi Prison

Stephen Munyakho, now known as Abdulkareem, is scheduled to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 11 pm tonight, marking his return to Kenya after nearly fourteen years of imprisonment in Saudi Arabia. His…

Jul 28, 2025
Ruto Says No Threat to Education
Kenya

Ruto Says No Threat to Education

President William Ruto has affirmed the government’s dedication to maintaining accessible education despite significant funding cuts impacting Kenya's public schools. The President's statement, delivered at St Martins…

Jul 28, 2025
45-Second Video Sparks Legal Clash in Jirow Murder Trial
Kenya

45-Second Video Sparks Legal Clash in Jirow Murder Trial

A heated legal challenge has erupted in the High Court in Mombasa regarding the admissibility of video evidence in the trial of three suspects accused of murdering Isaac Kasim Jirow in 2018. Makonde Ruwa Buni, Ngira C…

Jul 28, 2025
How ‘Blue Code of Silence’ Shields Kenyan Police Officers from Murder Charges
Kenya

How ‘Blue Code of Silence’ Shields Kenyan Police Officers from Murder Charges

Kenyan courts are increasingly confronting what appears to be systemic efforts by the National Police Service to obstruct justice.This is evidenced by ongoing trials that expose deliberate concealment of evidence in c…

Jul 28, 2025
Ruto Allies Launch Dual Strategy to Reclaim Mt Kenya Ahead of 2027 Election
Kenya

Ruto Allies Launch Dual Strategy to Reclaim Mt Kenya Ahead of 2027 Election

President William Ruto’s allies have initiated a multifaceted campaign to regain political ground in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 general election. The initiative follows a series of strategic meetings held o…

Jul 28, 2025
US Bill Seeks to Rescue Foreign Clergy from Deportation Amid Green Card Backlog
Immigration

US Bill Seeks to Rescue Foreign Clergy from Deportation Amid Green Card Backlog

A bipartisan legislative push in the United States Congress is gaining momentum as faith leaders nationwide voice their support for a bill designed to ease immigration bottlenecks affecting foreign-born clergy. The pr…

Jul 27, 2025
Kenyans Ditch Dubai for Malaysia and Singapore
Diaspora

Kenyans Ditch Dubai for Malaysia and Singapore

A burgeoning trend is seeing young Kenyan travellers increasingly drawn to Southeast Asia, lured by accessible visa policies, affordable travel options and a diverse array of cultural experiences. This marks a notable…

Jul 27, 2025
Kenyan High Court Upholds Citizenship Rights for Children of Mixed-Status Parents
Immigration

Kenyan High Court Upholds Citizenship Rights for Children of Mixed-Status Parents

In a pivotal decision delivered on 17 July, the Kenyan High Court affirmed that children born in Kenya to at least one Kenyan parent are entitled to full citizenship, irrespective of the other parent's status as a ref…

Jul 27, 2025
Raila Convenes ODM Crisis Meeting to Resolve Rift Over Ties With Ruto Government
Kenya

Raila Convenes ODM Crisis Meeting to Resolve Rift Over Ties With Ruto Government

Raila Odinga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has summoned an emergency Central Committee meeting on Tuesday to address escalating internal disputes over the party's evolving relationship with Presiden…

Jul 27, 2025
Activists Allege Mwabili Was Tortured and Injected With Unknown Substance
Kenya

Activists Allege Mwabili Was Tortured and Injected With Unknown Substance

Kenyan human rights campaigner Mwabili Mwagodi, who disappeared in Tanzania last week amid suspicious circumstances, has been found in Kwale County and is currently receiving medical treatment at Pandya Hospital in Mo…

Jul 27, 2025
Records Trace Mysterious KNH Murder Suspect’s Movements From 2022 to 2025
Kenya

Records Trace Mysterious KNH Murder Suspect’s Movements From 2022 to 2025

Detectives are facing mounting pressure to ascertain the true identity of a man, known only as Kennedy Kalombotole, suspected of murdering two patients at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Despite the gravity of the a…

Jul 27, 2025
Kenyan Student Defers Studies for US Internship to Advance Livestock Production in Africa
Diaspora

Kenyan Student Defers Studies for US Internship to Advance Livestock Production in Africa

A veterinary student at Egerton University is leveraging international expertise to tackle the persistent challenges of food security across Sub-Saharan Africa. Lawrence Muchemi, a final year student of Veterinary Med…

Jul 26, 2025
Meet These Requirements and You Could Become a US Citizen
Immigration

Meet These Requirements and You Could Become a US Citizen

For green card holders in the United States, naturalisation represents the culmination of a journey towards full citizenship, unlocking civic privileges ranging from voting rights to protection against deportation. Wh…

Jul 26, 2025