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Western Envoys Decry Use of Masked Police, Hired Gangs Ahead of June 25 Demos
Nairobi is bracing for renewed anti-government protests scheduled for 25 June, coinciding with the anniversary of last year's demonstrations against the Finance Bill. This impending wave of public dissent unfolds agai…
Israel–Iran Ceasefire on the Brink After Fresh Strikes and Conflicting Claims
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, brokered by US President Donald Trump and Qatar, is in danger of collapsing as both nations trade accusations of truce violations and engage in renewed retaliatory strikes…
Florida to Launch Immigration Detention Facility for 5,000 Migrants
Florida is poised to establish new immigration detention centres, including a controversial facility in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz", with substantial financial backing from the US Department of Homeland…
Top Cabinet Secretary, Dubai-Based Ex Clash Over Child Support, Naming Rights
A prominent Cabinet Secretary is currently at the centre of a contentious legal battle in the Milimani Children's Court in Nairobi over parental responsibilities for a child he shares with a former partner. The disput…
Nairobi Police Boss, 5 Officers Charged with Blogger Ojwang’s Murder
Six individuals, including a station commander, face murder charges in connection with the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang', who died in police custody in early June. Central Police Station commander Samson…
Ruto Allies Turn Up the Heat Ahead of Protest Anniversary
As Kenya prepares for a fresh wave of youth-led demonstrations commemorating the anniversary of the June 25, 2024, storming of Parliament, tensions escalate amidst inflammatory remarks from high-ranking government all…
Meru University Spearheads Labour Export Initiative in Collaboration with Diaspora Affairs
Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) is intensifying its engagement with the State Department for Diaspora Affairs to enhance overseas employment opportunities for its graduates, aligning academic programm…
Nairobi Man Praised for Assisting Stranded Foreigner Who Lost Passport in Nairobi
Amidst escalating anti-police protests in Nairobi, a young Kenyan man, Thithad, has garnered widespread admiration for his timely assistance to a stranded British national, Cliff Hirneisen. This act of compassion occu…
CS Mutua Accused of Favouring Ukambani in Overseas Job Placements
Kenya's Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua faces mounting pressure amid allegations of regional favouritism in the country's overseas labour recruitment programme. Legislators have summoned Mutua to appear before P…
US Issues Travel Warning to 36 Nations Over Security Concerns
The United States has issued a stringent ultimatum to 36 countries, predominantly in Africa, demanding significant upgrades to their traveller screening procedures within 60 days. Failure to comply could result in a c…
Court Orders SDA Church to Compensate Employee Fired Over Alleged Office Romance
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kenya has ruled that the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Central Rift Valley Conference, must compensate former employee Jescah Gesare over KSh 800,000 for unfair dismissal. …
Reuters: TikTok Now Main Platform for Fake News in Kenya
As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, TikTok is emerging as the dominant platform for the dissemination of misinformation and disinformation, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025. The r…
Kibaki Succession Battle Intensifies as Court Summons Key Witnesses
A contentious legal battle over the estate of Kenya's late President Mwai Kibaki is escalating, with the High Court's Family Division set to hear evidence from a roster of prominent witnesses starting 26 June 2026. Th…
Family Sues Kenyan Government Over Missing Police Officer in Haiti
The Kenyan government is facing increasing scrutiny and legal pressure over the disappearance of police officer Benedict Kabiru in Haiti, sparking a High Court petition filed by his family. Kabiru, a member of the Ken…
Sh890m Allocated to State House for Renovations
Ongoing renovations to State House Nairobi are generating public debate in Kenya, amid concerns about governance, priorities, and accountability as the works enter their third year. The timing of the refurbishment, co…
Nakuru Officer Convicted After Fatally Shooting Boss Over Insult
A Nakuru police constable has been convicted of murder following the fatal shooting of his superior officer, Sergeant Christopher Kimeli, at their station in August 2023. Constable Jackson Kipkoech Kong'a, formerly of…
Embu Family Pleads for Answers After Daughter Disappears in Iraq
The family of Jackline Gatwiri, a 28-year-old woman from Kivunguru village, Embu County, urgently seeks information regarding her whereabouts, nine months after she last contacted them from Iraq. Gatwiri, who departed…
African Students in Moscow Grapple with Isolation, Mental Health Struggles
The pursuit of international education remains a powerful draw for ambitious young Africans seeking personal and professional advancement. However, a stark disconnect often exists between the idealized images portraye…
Immigration Raids Stir Fear Among Undocumented Workers Across the US
Recent shifts in immigration enforcement policies under the Trump administration are triggering widespread disruption across critical sectors of the US economy, specifically agriculture, hospitality, and construction…
Kalonzo Accuses Raila of Betraying Kenyans Over Adani Airport Deal
A significant rift has emerged within Kenya's opposition ranks following the cancellation of a contentious airport concession agreement with India's Adani Group.The disagreement centres on a proposed 30-year concessio…