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Florida Launches Deportation Operations From Controversial Everglades Facility
Florida's state-operated immigration detention centre in the Everglades has commenced deportation operations, igniting a firestorm of legal, environmental, and ethical debate. Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed on Friday…
Matiang'i, Gachagua Jointly Meet Kenyans in Baltimore
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i have recently concluded a series of high-profile engagements with the Kenyan diaspora in the United States. Gachagua’s t…
Parents, Teachers Alarmed as Government Reduces Funding for Public Schools
A significant reduction in government funding for Kenya’s Free Primary Education (FPE) and Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) programmes is generating widespread apprehension among education stakeholders, who warn of…
Raila Signals Possible Shift on ODM-UDA Agreement, Says Sifuna Has a Point
Raila Odinga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has reaffirmed the party's commitment to democratic principles amid escalating internal tensions over its cooperative agreement with President William Ruto…
Wealthy Buyers Dominate Nairobi Auctions for Repossessed Homes
Nairobi is currently witnessing a stark divergence within its property market, as a surge in auctions reveals a growing chasm between the city’s affluent and middle- to lower-income earners. While prime real estate in…
US Immigration Backlog Hits 11.3 Million as USCIS Processing Times Surge
The US immigration system is facing escalating strain, characterised by substantial backlogs and protracted processing times, according to the latest data released by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). T…
Nairobi’s Prime Estates Outpace Satellite Towns in Land Value
Nairobi's high-end suburbs are experiencing a resurgence in land value growth, outpacing the expansion seen in satellite towns for the first time in five years. Data from HassConsult’s latest quarterly report for the…
Pastor Mackenzie Denies Link to Binzaro Cult After Human Skulls Found in Kilifi
Ongoing investigations into the Shakahola forest massacre have intensified following the discovery of human remains in Binzaro village, Kilifi County, raising renewed concerns about the influence of controversial prea…
KEBS Cracks Down on Uncertified Goods in Karen, Ngong, and Kiserian
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has confiscated uncertified consumer products in Kajiado County, raising concerns about public health and food safety. The operation, conducted on Friday, 25 July, targeted Karen…
DCP Will Prioritise Voices of Ordinary Kenyans, Gachagua Tells Kenyans in Maryland
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently on a high-profile tour of the United States, his first international foray since leaving office last October. The visit, which began on 10 July, forms a central pa…
Why Parliament Must Act Fast to Support IEBC’s 2027 Election Preparations
With the 2027 General Elections looming, Kenya's Parliament faces a critical juncture in determining the future integrity of the nation's electoral process. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) i…
US Embassy in Nairobi Now Requires Visa Applicants to List All Social Media Handles from Past 5 Years
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has initiated a new policy requiring all visa applicants to disclose their social media usernames from the past five years, effective Friday, 25 July.This directive, applying to al…
Kenyan Activist Mwabili Mwagodi Allegedly Abducted in Tanzania
A Kenyan activist, Mwabili Mwagodi, known for his criticism of political influence within religious institutions, has been reported missing in Tanzania.This intensifies concerns over the safety of human rights defende…
Kilifi Man Barred from Burying Wife Over Sh146,000 Dowry Dispute After Her Death in Oman
A family in Kilifi County is enduring compounded grief as a dowry dispute prevents a widow from burying his wife who died in Oman shortly after giving birth to twins. Lilian Kadzo, a 31-year-old Kenyan national, died…
Why More Kenyan Men Are Choosing Cats Over Conventional Bachelor Life
A subtle but significant demographic shift is underway across urban Kenya, as an increasing number of single men embrace cats as companions, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and solitude. This emerging t…
Architects in Nairobi Say Colonial-Era Rules Block Innovation and Growth
A Kenyan design firm, LondonConsult, is challenging conventional architectural norms with its "Little Orbit" nursery school concept, which has garnered international recognition at the 2025 Kaira Looro Design Awards. …
US Immigration Officials Issue Compliance Alert to Green Card Holders
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding lawful permanent residents, or green card holders, of their obligation to carry proof of immigration status at all times. The renewed advisory, issued on Wednesday, und…
Murkomen Launches Crackdown on Illegal Job Agencies Exploiting Kenyans
Kenya's government is intensifying its fight against fraudulent job recruitment agencies as the nation grapples with a decline in passport power.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, speaking at the Jukwaa la…
Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship Blocked by Appeals Court
A US federal appeals court has upheld a previous ruling, dismissing President Donald Trump’s executive order which sought to limit birthright citizenship. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals determined the order, signe…
Inside Chakama Ranch: Where Cults Thrive and Land Disputes Run Deep
Fresh security fears have gripped Chakama Ranch, the 110,000-acre Kilifi County expanse already scarred by the Shakahola massacre, following the discovery of a potential new cultic site in July 2025. The recent rescue…