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Can I Take Legal Action Against My Wife’s Pastor for Financial Exploitation?
Lifestyle

Can I Take Legal Action Against My Wife’s Pastor for Financial Exploitation?

The case of a man discovering his wife's substantial donations to her church, driven by promises of divine blessings, has ignited debate about the potential for financial exploitation within religious settings.Kenya's…

Jun 4, 2025
60 NYS Graduates Secure Fabrication Jobs in Dubai
Diaspora

60 NYS Graduates Secure Fabrication Jobs in Dubai

Sixty Kenyan graduates from the National Youth Service (NYS) are poised to elevate their technical careers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, following the announcement of fabrication-focused job opportunities. This init…

Jun 4, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora Investors Defrauded in Expanding Real Estate Scams
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Investors Defrauded in Expanding Real Estate Scams

A growing number of real estate schemes in Kenya are defrauding investors, particularly those residing in the diaspora, eager to invest in their home country. Enticed by the prospect of secure investments, these indiv…

Jun 4, 2025
Why Self-Deportation Is Becoming a Reality for Migrants in the US
Immigration

Why Self-Deportation Is Becoming a Reality for Migrants in the US

The Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement policies are reshaping the landscape for asylum seekers in the United States.This marks an increased emphasis on expedited deportations and a more aggress…

Jun 4, 2025
State Proposes Using Housing Levy to Build Schools, Markets Across Kenya
Kenya

State Proposes Using Housing Levy to Build Schools, Markets Across Kenya

The Kenyan government's proposal to broaden the use of the Affordable Housing Levy is generating significant debate, with stakeholders expressing concerns over potential diversions of funds intended for affordable hou…

Jun 4, 2025
Gachagua Ramps Up Political Outreach in Kikuyu and Dagoretti South
Kenya

Gachagua Ramps Up Political Outreach in Kikuyu and Dagoretti South

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's newly formed Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) is emerging as a significant challenger to President William Ruto's dominance in the Mt. Kenya region. Gachagua has launched a…

Jun 4, 2025
Software Developer Released on Bond After Arrest Over Finance Bill Opposition
Kenya

Software Developer Released on Bond After Arrest Over Finance Bill Opposition

Software developer Rose Njeri was released on a Ksh100,000 bond after her detention over allegations that she interfered with government systems. The arrest, which coincided with the Madaraka Day holiday, stems from h…

Jun 4, 2025
Rift Deepens Between Ruto and Raila Over Key Policies
Kenya

Rift Deepens Between Ruto and Raila Over Key Policies

Barely three months after forging a landmark agreement aimed at easing political tensions, the alliance between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga is showing signs of significant strain, with su…

Jun 4, 2025
Nairobi County Intensifies Crackdown on Unpaid Land Rates
Real Estate

Nairobi County Intensifies Crackdown on Unpaid Land Rates

The Nairobi County Government, under the leadership of Governor Johnson Sakaja, has escalated its campaign to recover unpaid land rates as the financial year approaches its conclusion. With substantial arrears threate…

Jun 3, 2025
Western Kenya Leaders Engage in Strategic Political Consultations Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya

Western Kenya Leaders Engage in Strategic Political Consultations Ahead of 2027 Elections

A high-stakes political meeting convened in Nairobi on June 3, 2025, signalling a renewed phase of political consultation among lawmakers from Western Kenya. The closed-door session drew prominent figures across the p…

Jun 3, 2025
Parliament Approves Ruto’s IEBC Nominees
Kenya

Parliament Approves Ruto’s IEBC Nominees

The appointment of new commissioners to Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is nearing completion, pending parliamentary approval and the resolution of ongoing legal challenges. The National…

Jun 3, 2025
Rigathi Gachagua Leads DCP's First NEC Meeting, Confirms June Launch
Kenya

Rigathi Gachagua Leads DCP's First NEC Meeting, Confirms June Launch

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) is poised to officially launch later this month, following strategic decisions made at its inaugural National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The meet…

Jun 3, 2025
Green Card Holders Could be Banned from Buying Land in This US State
Immigration

Green Card Holders Could be Banned from Buying Land in This US State

The Ohio legislature is considering stringent new regulations on land ownership by foreign nationals and certain legal permanent residents, mirroring similar measures recently enacted in Florida and Texas. House Bill…

Jun 3, 2025
Nakuru Police Investigate Husband in Connection with M-Pesa Attendant's Death
Kenya

Nakuru Police Investigate Husband in Connection with M-Pesa Attendant's Death

Police in Nakuru have apprehended Zachariah Wanjohi, the husband of Hannah Waithera, a 23-year-old M-Pesa attendant whose body was discovered last week after she was reported missing. The arrest comes amid intensified…

Jun 3, 2025
Kenya Launches Nationwide ID Registration Drive for Secondary School Students
Kenya

Kenya Launches Nationwide ID Registration Drive for Secondary School Students

The government has launched a nationwide initiative to register secondary school students for national identity cards (IDs) and is expanding digital literacy opportunities for university graduates.  The ID registratio…

Jun 3, 2025
Legal Heavyweights Rally Behind Activist Rose Njeri in Milimani Court Cybercase
Kenya

Legal Heavyweights Rally Behind Activist Rose Njeri in Milimani Court Cybercase

The Kenyan legal system is grappling with two high-profile cases that have captured national attention, raising critical questions about digital rights, government accountability, and the balance between law enforceme…

Jun 3, 2025
Tana River Leaders Demand Formal Land Documentation
Kenya

Tana River Leaders Demand Formal Land Documentation

Leaders from Tana River County are pressing the national government for official documentation clarifying the scope of land designated for National Intelligence Service (NIS) projects. This follows a meeting with Pres…

Jun 3, 2025
Kenya Launches Online Platform for Senior School Placement
Kenya

Kenya Launches Online Platform for Senior School Placement

Kenya's Ministry of Education has initiated a new online platform for Grade 9 students to select their senior schools, a process that commenced on June 9 and will continue until June 30.The digital system represents a…

Jun 3, 2025
Mavoko Residents Face Eviction as KCB Land Dispute Escalates
Real Estate

Mavoko Residents Face Eviction as KCB Land Dispute Escalates

Hundreds of homeowners in Mavoko are facing a precarious future as a complex land dispute escalates in the Machakos High Court, pitting them against East African Portland Cement (EAPC) and Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB)…

Jun 2, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora in the UK Struggles with Disunity, Hindering Collective Growth
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in the UK Struggles with Disunity, Hindering Collective Growth

A critical examination reveals deep fractures within the Kenyan diaspora community in the United Kingdom, jeopardising its collective advancement. Contrary to the ideal of communal support, the community faces signifi…

Jun 2, 2025