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Germany’s Public Universities Offer Tuition-Free Degrees to International Students
Germany’s public universities continue to draw significant international interest due to their tuition-free education model, challenging global trends of increasing tuition fees and student debt. Undergraduate and pos…
Abel Mutua Opens Up on Wedding Tears, Mother’s Death, and Rise as Kenya’s Storyteller
Abel Mutua, known to his devoted fanbase as "Mkurugenzi", is nearing a decade of marriage to his wife, Judy Nyawira, and reflecting on 16 years of partnership. Mutua's ascent from a budding actor on the popular televi…
Gachagua Embarks on US Tour to Rally Diaspora Support Ahead of 2027 Kenyan Elections
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has commenced a two-month tour of the United States, targeting the Kenyan diaspora in a strategic bid to reinvigorate his political standing ahead of the 2027 general elections…
Gachagua Seeks ICC Action on Ruto
In an escalating political standoff, Kenya’s former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has levied serious accusations against President William Ruto, alleging systematic deceit and culpability in human rights violation…
Kalonzo, Muturi Push for Ruto’s Impeachment Over Protest Killings
Public outrage over alleged police brutality and controversial executive directives has spurred opposition leaders to intensify their calls for President William Ruto's resignation or impeachment. The latest demands e…
How Deportation From America Led Two Kenyans to Reinvent Their Lives and Inspire Others
The personal stories of Kenyans Mwali Muyumbu and Levis Kones illustrate the resilience and reinvention possible even after deportation from the United States. Their experiences are particularly relevant as conflict r…
US Introduces $250 Visa Integrity Fee for Students, Workers, and Tourists Starting 2025
Starting in fiscal year 2025, the United States will levy a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee on most non-immigrant visa categories, a change anticipated to significantly increase the cost of entry for millions of prospecti…
Flying to the US from Canada? Upcoming Changes Could End Mandatory Shoe Checks
Travellers flying to the United States through Canadian pre-clearance facilities may soon find the screening process less cumbersome, as Canada considers eliminating mandatory shoe removal. The move is prompted by the…
Weddings Exposed? Kenyans Rattled as Registrar Shares Couples’ Details Online
Kenya's Registrar of Marriages has initiated a significant policy shift by publishing upcoming marriage details online, replacing traditional physical notices posted at registry offices. The move, designed to enhance…
Kenyan TikTok Creators Share Secrets Behind Viral Success
TikTok has emerged as a significant platform for digital content creators. Kenyan artists are increasingly leveraging the platform to achieve viral success. TikTok's capacity to elevate individuals to digital fame is…
Chief Justice Koome Urges New IEBC to Restore Youth Confidence in Democracy
Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has formally installed its new leadership.This signals the end of a period of institutional uncertainty and the commencement of crucial preparations for t…
TikToker Kakan Maiyo Freed on Sh10,000 Bond After Arrest Over Incitement Claims
Kakan Maiyo, a prominent Kenyan TikTok personality known as “Kan”, was released on police bond on Tuesday, 11 July, following his arrest on suspicion of inciting violence against law enforcement. Maiyo, who operates L…
Raila Condemns ‘Shoot to Injure or Kill’ Directive, Defends Protester Rights
Kenya is embroiled in a heated debate over the government's response to escalating public demonstrations, particularly the use of force by law enforcement. The controversy centres on recent directives issued by senior…
Opposition Rift Deepens as Matiang’i and Kalonzo Compete for 2027 Ticket
Kenya's opposition coalition is grappling with intensifying internal divisions as the 2027 general election draws closer, threatening its ability to present a united front against President William Ruto's bid for re-e…
Ruto’s Shoot-to-Incapacitate Order Provokes Political Backlash
President William Ruto's directive for police to "shoot to incapacitate" violent protesters has ignited a fierce national debate in Kenya, dividing political factions and civil society. The order, issued amid growing…
New IEBC Commissioners Sworn in
Seven new commissioners of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officially began their six-year terms today after a swearing-in ceremony overseen by Chief Justice Martha Koome. The appointmen…
Why Nairobi Tenants Can’t Choose Cheaper Internet—and Who’s to Blame
Kenya's Competition Authority (CAK) is intensifying scrutiny of exclusive agreements between internet service providers (ISPs) and property developers, a practice that locks many urban residents into costly and restri…
Masked Immigration Agents Fuel Public Fear and Confusion Across the US
A lawsuit filed by Job Garcia, a US citizen, against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has amplified the ongoing debate surrounding the tactics employed by federal immigration agents during enforcement operati…
Muthama Graduates With Master’s Degree From UK University
Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama has recently attained a Master of Public Administration from the University of Birmingham, UK. The announcement of his academic achievement, accompanied by a celebratory photogr…
More Kenyan Couples Are Choosing to Adopt Girls Over Boys
Child adoption rates in Kenya have risen steadily over the past five years, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) 2024 report. Figures documented in the Kenya Vital Statistics 2024 Report highlig…