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Drama at Milimani Court as Man Slams DCI Lawyer Over Blogger Kinyagia's Disappearance
Tensions escalated at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi on Tuesday as public frustration over the disappearance of blogger and activist Ndiang'ui Kinyagia disrupted a hearing concerning his whereabouts. The disturban…
Joho-Linked Firm Loses Sh5.8B Grain Deal at Mombasa Port After Court Ruling
Kenya's Supreme Court has invalidated the contract award for a second bulk grain handling facility at the Port of Mombasa. The decision effectively suspends plans by Portside Freight Terminals Limited, a company linke…
How a Five-Minute Gang Raid Destroyed Sh200m in Nyandarua County Assets
Nyandarua County is reeling from a devastating attack on its public infrastructure, an incident that occurred on 25 June 2025, during demonstrations marking the first anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z anti-Finance Bill pr…
Shot Mask Vendor Dies at KNH After Two Weeks in ICU
The death of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old mask vendor shot during a protest in Nairobi, has intensified public anger over police conduct and government responses to youth-led demonstrations. Kariuki died on…
Nairobi Singles Ditch Dating Apps for Rooftop Matchmaking Nights
Nairobi's social scene is witnessing a shift as singles are increasingly turning to in-person dating events, shunning the perceived superficiality of online dating apps. Thursday nights at the 270 rooftop bar in Nair…
Mombasa’s Buxton Point Project Delivers 584 Homes, Expands With 1,400 More Units
Mombasa's Buxton Point, a Ksh 6 billion public-private partnership, stands as a significant example of affordable housing and urban regeneration in Kenya, with all 584 first-phase residential units sold and occupied a…
How Quack Dentists Are Performing Risky Procedures in Kenya
A recent dental procedure in Nairobi has ignited a national conversation about the state of Kenya's dental healthcare system, highlighting a surge in unqualified practitioners and raising serious concerns about patien…
First Batch of Kenyan Evacuees From Iran Lands at JKIA
Kenya has begun a phased evacuation of its citizens from Iran following recent escalations in regional hostilities between Tehran and Tel Aviv. The first group of Kenyans arrived safely at Jomo Kenyatta International…
Duale Hints at Pentagon Coalition Revival During Kisumu Fundraiser
Signals from within President William Ruto's administration suggest a potential revival of the defunct "Pentagon" coalition, originally formed under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the contentious 2007 e…
How Youth Protests Gave Gachagua a Second Political Life
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has staged a dramatic return to Kenyan politics, aligning himself with the youth-led protest movement that recently challenged the nation's political establishment. This unexpe…
Ruto-Odinga Alliance Divides ODM Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is currently navigating significant internal discord that threatens to undermine its ideological coherence and electoral prospects as the 2027 general elections approach. Once…
‘They Said It Was My Last Day’: Kenyan TikToker Details Abduction Before Protest Anniversary
A Kenyan TikTok content creator, Geoffrey Chesoni, has alleged that he was abducted, tortured, and intimidated, sparking renewed fears about the suppression of dissenting voices in Kenya. The allegations emerged on th…
Kenya Defence Forces End Free Lunch, Soldiers to Start Paying From July 1
Starting 1 July, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will implement a new 'Pay-As-You-Eat' (PAYE) scheme, replacing its long-standing state-subsidised lunch programme. This policy shift, authorised by the Ministry of Defen…
Cluster System Replaces School Rankings as Kenya Transforms Secondary Education
Kenya's Ministry of Education is implementing a radical restructuring of its secondary education system, set to take effect in January 2026, fundamentally altering how students transition to senior schools under the c…
Birmingham Man Charged with Murder of Kenyan Caregiver
David Walsh, 34, has been formally charged with the murder of Irene Mbugua, a 46-year-old Kenyan caregiver, following an incident in the Winson Green area of Birmingham on June 23. Emergency services were called to a…
Kenyan Politicians Scramble to Win Gen Z Support Ahead of 2027 Elections
With Kenya's 2027 General Election looming, Generation Z's burgeoning political clout is rapidly reshaping the nation's electoral dynamics. The youth demographic, now a key focus for political strategists, demonstrate…
Siblings Battle Over Sh100M Mombasa Properties as Court Reopens Decade-Long Dispute
High-stakes inheritance battles are currently playing out in Mombasa courtrooms, highlighting the deep rifts that can emerge within families when substantial wealth is at stake. The Family Division of the High Court i…
Kenya Ordered to Pay Sh10M Over Unlawful Deportation of IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu
The High Court in Nairobi has ruled that the Kenyan government must pay Sh10 million in damages to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a Nigerian separatist movement. The court has found tha…
Gachagua's Last Surviving Aunt Passes On
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is in mourning following the death of his only surviving maternal aunt, Gladys Gathoni Kahua, who died on Saturday after a short illness. Gachagua has described the loss as the…
Self-Deportation: Why Some Immigrants Are Giving Up on the American Dream
Following Donald Trump's re-election, a notable number of immigrants residing in the United States are making the difficult decision to leave, opting for what they term "voluntary departures" rather than navigating in…