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Kenyan Court Upholds Deportation Order for Pakistani NGO Founder
A protracted legal battle has culminated in a High Court ruling that has upheld the government's decision to deport Nadeem Khan Shakoor, a Pakistani national and founder of the Blue Heart International Organisation (B…
Probe into Mediheal Organ Trafficking Stalls Amid Political Interference
A parliamentary investigation into alleged organ trafficking at Mediheal Group of Hospitals is facing significant obstacles, raising serious questions about potential political interference and systemic shortcomings. …
Autopsy Confirms Toto Touch CEO Susan Njoki Was Strangled in Nairobi Hospital
Kenyan authorities have launched a formal investigation into the death of Susan Njoki, a prominent mental health advocate and founder of the maternal health enterprise Toto Touch.She died on 15 July while admitted to…
Edwin Sifuna: ODM Rebel or Raila’s Strategic Voice?
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is currently navigating a period of internal discord, triggered by its Secretary-General, Edwin Sifuna, who has publicly disavowed the party's cooperation agreement with President…
Student Denied US F-1 Visa Twice Over Generic Explanations
A Congolese student's second F-1 student visa denial has ignited concerns over interview practices at the US Embassy in Kinshasa, potentially jeopardising his autumn semester start at the University of Massachusetts B…
Sofiya Nzau Breaks Barriers with Landmark Performance at Tomorrowland Festival in Belgium
Kenyan singer Sofiya Nzau is currently performing at Tomorrowland 2025, one of the world's premier electronic dance music festivals. The festival, which commenced on July 19 and continues until July 27, is taking plac…
UK Cracks Down on Asylum Seekers Working Illegally as Delivery Riders
In a move to enforce immigration laws, the UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is launching a crackdown on asylum seekers working illegally as food delivery riders. The initiative, announced on 23 July…
Kenyan Woman in Germany Helps Africans Access Jobs and Education Abroad
Caroline Mwangi, a Kenyan expatriate based in Germany, is facilitating pathways to international education and employment for African professionals through her consultancy, AG-Career Hub. Founded in 2018, the firm con…
Kenyan Journalist Dorothy Kweyu Celebrates Son’s Release After Years on Saudi Death Row
Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan national also known as Stevo, was released from a Saudi Arabian prison on Tuesday after serving 14 years, marking the end of a protracted legal battle that hinged on a workplace incident in…
How US Murder Suspect Was Tracked and Arrested in Nairobi
Salman S. Haji, a 20-year-old US national, is now in custody at King County Jail in Seattle, Washington, after being extradited from Nairobi.He is yet to face multiple felony charges, including murder, robbery, and at…
Lagat Denies Resignation, Says He Took Approved Leave
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat has vehemently denied resigning from his position, asserting he is merely on administrative leave. This denial comes amid public outcry and ongoing investigations into th…
Raila Odinga Says He Gained Nothing from 2018 Handshake with Uhuru Kenyatta
ODM leader Raila Odinga has vehemently denied allegations that his 2018 political accord with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, known as the "Handshake," served as a vehicle for personal enrichment. In a recent intervi…
Khalwale and Nyoro Lead Growing Dissent Within Ruto’s UDA Party
Kenya's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the ruling party under President William Ruto, faces escalating internal discord and fragmentation, potentially undermining its stability ahead of the 2027 General Election. O…
Kenyan Man Dies After Being Pulled from Lake Washington
A Kenyan man has died following a kayaking accident on Lake Washington on Saturday afternoon. Despite rapid intervention by emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene near the 4100 block of Lake Wash…
Why Lake Bogoria’s Waters Suddenly Turned Red
Residents of Baringo County, Kenya, initially alarmed by a striking red discolouration in a section of Lake Bogoria near the River Waseges inflow, have been reassured by environmental experts who attribute the phenome…
Sakaja Proposes Penalties for Nairobi Residents Who Obstruct Water Meter Access
Nairobi County is initiating a series of reforms targeting water and electricity access, intending to curtail escalating revenue losses and improve service provision across residential areas. Governor Johnson Sakaja a…
FBI Extradites 20-Year-Old Murder Suspect From Kenya to Seattle Over Tukwila Shooting
A 20-year-old man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman outside a Costco store in Tukwila, Washington, has been extradited from Kenya to face charges.The suspect, who remains unnamed, is now in custo…
Steve Munyakho Freed From Saudi Death Row After Ksh130 Million Diya Payment
Steve Abdukareem Munyakho, a Kenyan man condemned to death in Saudi Arabia, has been released after more than a decade of imprisonment. His release, confirmed on Tuesday at 10:00 am local time by Foreign Affairs Princ…
Miami ICE Facility Accused of Forcing Migrants to Kneel While Eating
A coalition of human rights organisations has released a damning report this week, alleging widespread abuse and degrading conditions within three federal immigration detention centres in South Florida. The report, co…
Police Impunity Deepens as Cell Death Cases Go Unresolved
Kenya is grappling with an escalating crisis of deaths in police custody. The death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died whilst detained at Nairobi's Central Police Station, has become a focal point in the d…