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Petitioners Demand DIG Lagat’s Suspension Over Alleged Evidence Tampering
A legal and public outcry has erupted following the death of Albert Ojwang, a social media influencer and teacher, while in police custody. A petition filed on Friday, June 13, at the Milimani Law Courts seeks action…
Air India Sole Survivor Narrates How He Escaped Through Broken Fuselage
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of a majority of the 221 passengers and crew onboard, alongside others on the ground. The aircra…
Protest Tensions Keep MPs Away as Budget Reading Proceeds
Kenya's National Assembly on Thursday hosted the unveiling of the Sh4.2 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, an event marked by heightened security, subdued attendance, and a backdrop of public concern rega…
Kenya Secures EAC Tax Relief for Wheat and Rice Imports
Kenya has been granted an extension by the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to continue importing wheat and rice at preferential duty rates, a move announced by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi d…
Njuri Ncheke Elders at Odds as Leadership Dispute Threatens Council’s Unity
The Njuri Ncheke Council of Elders, a revered institution traditionally serving as the moral compass and primary arbitration body of the Ameru community, is currently embroiled in a debilitating leadership crisis that…
Nairobi Demonstrations Paralyse CBD as Citizens Rally for Justice
Protests ignited by the death of teacher Albert Ojwang while in police custody escalated into a national security crisis yesterday, paralysing the city's central business district and disrupting parliamentary proceedi…
How to Apply for a US F-1 Student Visa: Requirements, Fees, and Key Steps
As the United States remains a top destination for international students, welcoming over a million scholars annually, prospective students must navigate a complex but crucial process: securing the F-1 student visa. T…
USCIS Tightens Medical Exam Rules for Green Card Applicants
In a policy shift that could significantly impact green card applicants, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised the validity rules for Form I-693, the medical examination report required for p…
Food Safety Crackdown: Nairobi County Shuts Down Shops Over Filth
Nairobi County authorities have launched an intensified crackdown on food vendors to enforce hygiene standards following alarming discoveries of unsanitary practices that pose significant public health risks. The init…
Nairobi’s Newly Installed CBD Dustbins Vandalised During Protests
Demonstrations demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, a teacher and blogger who died while in police custody, escalated into violent clashes in Nairobi's central business district on Thursday. The protests disrupted sch…
Pregnant Woman Suffers Miscarriage in Kinangop Police Custody
A pregnant woman's tragic miscarriage while in police custody has ignited a national uproar, prompting the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) to call for an immediate and thorough investigation. The incide…
DCI Granted Sh100 Million for DCI Internet and SIM Card Surveillance
The Kenyan government's proposed enhancements to internet surveillance are generating significant controversy, raising alarms about potential infringements on privacy and freedom of speech. The catalyst for this debat…
Ruto Defies Court Order, Appoints New IEBC Commissioners
President William Ruto's recent appointment of new commissioners to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), including Erastus Edung Ethekon as chairperson, has ignited a legal and political firesto…
Why Young Kenyans in Coast Are Opting Out of State-Sponsored UAE Jobs
A government initiative designed to address youth unemployment by placing Kenyans in jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is facing a wave of criticism as beneficiaries report unforeseen costs and bureaucratic chall…
Mbadi to Present 2025/2026 Budget
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is scheduled to address Parliament this afternoon, unveiling the government's budget estimates and revenue-raising strategies for the 2025/2026 financial year. Mbadi, a seasoned p…
Nationwide Outrage as Pressure Builds on Lagat to Step Down Over Slain Teacher
Mounting public outrage and international scrutiny are intensifying pressure on the Kenyan government to ensure accountability in the death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher and farmer who died while in police custody. The…
The Nairobi Couple Who Founded Tsavo Apartments and Retired at 40
Tsavo, a real estate firm founded by Leonard and Emily Mcharo, has risen to prominence in Kenya's property market by addressing the burgeoning demand for affordable housing among the middle class.The company's residen…
Hypocrisy? Matiang’i, Linked to Yala Bodies Scandal, Calls for Justice in Ojwang’s Death
The death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, allegedly at the hands of police officers, has triggered a wave of public outrage and renewed calls for justice in Kenya. In response to the incident, human rights activ…
Immigration Crackdown Sparks Widespread Demonstrations in Major US Cities
Widespread protests have erupted across the United States in recent days in response to heightened federal immigration enforcement actions.This has triggered clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement personnel…
Kenyan Middle-Distance Runner Eliud Kipsang Dies of Cardiac Arrest in Alabama
The athletics world is in mourning following the sudden death of Kenyan middle-distance runner Eliud Kipsang, who passed away in Alabama at the age of 24 from cardiac arrest. Kipsang's death marks a tragic end to a pr…