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Is Newborn Circumcision the Right Choice for Your Son?
Lifestyle

Is Newborn Circumcision the Right Choice for Your Son?

The decision to circumcise a newborn is a complex one, influenced by medical recommendations, cultural traditions, and personal convictions. While the practice has historical roots, the debate surrounding neonatal cir…

May 28, 2025
US Government Suspends Visa Interviews for Foreign Students
Immigration

US Government Suspends Visa Interviews for Foreign Students

US immigration policies are facing heightened scrutiny following a series of enforcement actions by the Trump administration.These actions, which include halting student visa interviews, conducting unexpected immigrat…

May 28, 2025
Bien Makes History as First East African Artist on The Breakfast Club
Entertainment

Bien Makes History as First East African Artist on The Breakfast Club

Bien-Aimé Baraza, the celebrated Kenyan singer-songwriter best known as the frontman of the Afro-pop band Sauti Sol, is currently undertaking an ambitious global promotional tour for his debut solo album, "Alusa Why A…

May 28, 2025
TIFA Poll: 50% of Kenyans Fear Trump’s Presidency Will Harm Kenya’s Economy
Kenya

TIFA Poll: 50% of Kenyans Fear Trump’s Presidency Will Harm Kenya’s Economy

A recent survey conducted by TIFA Research reveals significant apprehension among Kenyans regarding the potential implications of US President Donald Trump's return to office. The survey, which gauges public sentiment…

May 28, 2025
Ruto’s Advisers Face Legal Action to Return Salaries Paid for Unlawful Positions
Kenya

Ruto’s Advisers Face Legal Action to Return Salaries Paid for Unlawful Positions

President William Ruto's administration is facing a legal challenge over the legitimacy of numerous advisory positions, with a city lawyer seeking a court order to reclaim the salaries and allowances disbursed to thes…

May 28, 2025
President Ruto Apologises to Gen Z at National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi
Kenya

President Ruto Apologises to Gen Z at National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi

President William Ruto extended a formal apology to Kenya's Gen Z demographic during the National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park Hotel, signalling a strategic pivot to address growing discontent among the nation’s yo…

May 28, 2025
Over 1,000 Kenyan Doctors on Strike, Leaving Patients Without Care
Kenya

Over 1,000 Kenyan Doctors on Strike, Leaving Patients Without Care

Kenya's healthcare sector is teetering on the brink as an escalating strike involving over 1,000 doctors from Marsabit, Kakamega, and Kiambu counties disrupts essential medical services, leaving thousands of patients…

May 28, 2025
High Court Orders Kenyatta University to Pay Student Sh850,000 Over Missing Marks
Kenya

High Court Orders Kenyatta University to Pay Student Sh850,000 Over Missing Marks

A former Kenyatta University (KU) student has won a significant legal victory against the institution, with a High Court ruling ordering KU to compensate her Sh850,000 for missing marks and ensure her inclusion in the…

May 28, 2025
Samidoh ‘Wantam’ Chants Lands Him in Trouble with the National Police Service
Kenya

Samidoh ‘Wantam’ Chants Lands Him in Trouble with the National Police Service

Acclaimed Mugithi musician and police officer Samuel Muchoki, popularly known as Samidoh, is under scrutiny by the National Police Service (NPS) following a viral video of his recent live performance. On May 18, the N…

May 28, 2025
Kibaki Children Value Late President’s Estate at Sh50 Million
Kenya

Kibaki Children Value Late President’s Estate at Sh50 Million

The estate of Kenya's third President, Mwai Kibaki, is at the centre of a high-stakes legal battle as two individuals challenge his four children over the control and distribution of his vast wealth. The dispute has b…

May 28, 2025
USCIS Tightens Requirements for Green Card Renewals, Effective May 2025
Immigration

USCIS Tightens Requirements for Green Card Renewals, Effective May 2025

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing stricter procedural standards for applicants seeking to renew or replace their permanent resident cards (Green Cards), effective May 29, 2025. The ag…

May 27, 2025
At 40, Kenyan Immigrant Reinvents Herself as a Business Owner in Washington State
Diaspora

At 40, Kenyan Immigrant Reinvents Herself as a Business Owner in Washington State

Catherine Wangui, 46, is poised to launch her own group home in Washington State, a culmination of a six-year journey that saw her transition from a career in Kenyan banking and insurance to a registered nurse and, ul…

May 27, 2025
Developers Announce Plans for Multi-Purpose Complex in Westlands
Real Estate

Developers Announce Plans for Multi-Purpose Complex in Westlands

Nairobi's real estate landscape is evolving with the development of Habitat, a 24-story mixed-use complex on Ralph Bunche Road. Developed through a partnership between Mi Vida Homes and Space Master Properties, the pr…

May 27, 2025
ICE Targets Migrants at Court Hearings Across the US
Immigration

ICE Targets Migrants at Court Hearings Across the US

A controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) strategy of arresting migrants attending scheduled court hearings has ignited legal challenges and ethical debates across the nation. The escalating enforcemen…

May 27, 2025
MPs Oppose Government’s Secretive Move to Restrict Access to Areas in Garissa, Tana River
Kenya

MPs Oppose Government’s Secretive Move to Restrict Access to Areas in Garissa, Tana River

A contentious government decision to designate sections of Garissa and Tana River counties as protected areas is facing mounting parliamentary opposition over concerns of inadequate public participation and potential…

May 27, 2025
Health Experts Warn of Muguka Addiction as Lawmakers Consider Ban
Kenya

Health Experts Warn of Muguka Addiction as Lawmakers Consider Ban

The Kenyan National Assembly is embroiled in a contentious debate over a bill seeking to restrict the sale and distribution of muguka, a stimulant widely consumed across the country. The proposed legislation, spearhea…

May 27, 2025
National Treasury and Tourism Ministry Clash Over Sh4.5 Billion Bomas of Kenya Funding
Kenya

National Treasury and Tourism Ministry Clash Over Sh4.5 Billion Bomas of Kenya Funding

A contentious dispute has emerged within President William Ruto’s Cabinet, casting a shadow over the proposed allocation of Sh4.5 billion for the renovation of the Bomas of Kenya. The disagreement pits National Treasu…

May 27, 2025
Court Denies Teacher’s Bid to Recover Sh166,700 Given to Ex-lover for Business
Kenya

Court Denies Teacher’s Bid to Recover Sh166,700 Given to Ex-lover for Business

A recent ruling by the Voi High Court has reinforced the critical importance of formalizing business agreements, particularly when financial dealings intersect with personal relationships. The court has upheld a lower…

May 27, 2025
Gachagua Alleges Juja MP Koimburi Was Tortured by Professionals
Kenya

Gachagua Alleges Juja MP Koimburi Was Tortured by Professionals

Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi's recent abduction and subsequent discovery in Kiambu County have ignited a firestorm of controversy, with critics alleging a politically motivated crackdown against dissenter…

May 27, 2025
Kilifi Woman Survives 16-Hour Nightmare as Two Captains Drown at Sea
Kenya

Kilifi Woman Survives 16-Hour Nightmare as Two Captains Drown at Sea

Kilifi County is in mourning following a maritime tragedy that claimed the lives of two fishermen from Mnarani village on the night of May 23. The incident occurred after a group of local fishers defied advisories cau…

May 27, 2025