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Kenyan Court Blocks Witchdoctor’s Supreme Court Bid Over Seized Millions
Kenya

Kenyan Court Blocks Witchdoctor’s Supreme Court Bid Over Seized Millions

The Court of Appeal has rejected Stephen Vicker Mangira's application to escalate his asset forfeiture case to the Supreme Court, effectively ending his years-long battle to reclaim millions in seized assets. Mangira…

May 26, 2025
Green Card and Visa Holders Face Increased Scrutiny at US Airports
Immigration

Green Card and Visa Holders Face Increased Scrutiny at US Airports

Witchdoctor's Final Legal Manoeuvre Fails as Court Upholds Asset ForfeitureMOMBASA—In a definitive legal blow, the Court of Appeal has rejected Stephen Vicker Mangira's application to escalate his asset forfeiture cas…

May 26, 2025
Why Kindiki Is the Perfect Deputy for My Administration – Ruto
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Why Kindiki Is the Perfect Deputy for My Administration – Ruto

President William Ruto, during a visit to Meru on Monday, reaffirmed his confidence in Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, citing his intellectual acumen and strategic importance in advancing the government’s agenda. Th…

May 26, 2025
Nairobi Imams Embark on Hajj Pilgrimage Supported by Governor Sakaja
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Nairobi Imams Embark on Hajj Pilgrimage Supported by Governor Sakaja

A delegation of 47 Imams from diverse communities across Nairobi departed Monday for Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage, a core tenet of Islam. Governor Sakaja's sponsorship covers all travel and ac…

May 26, 2025
Kenyans Lose Millions as Fraudulent ‘Blessing Lotteries’ Exploit Religious Viewers
Kenya

Kenyans Lose Millions as Fraudulent ‘Blessing Lotteries’ Exploit Religious Viewers

The proliferation of digital television stations in Kenya, now exceeding 359, has been marred by a troubling trend: the exploitation of religious programming for financial gain. A significant number of religious broad…

May 26, 2025
Juja MP Koimburi Found Alive After Alleged Abduction
Kenya

Juja MP Koimburi Found Alive After Alleged Abduction

Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi was discovered alive on Monday morning in a coffee plantation in Kiambu County, following an alleged abduction that occurred on Sunday afternoon. Koimburi was reportedly seize…

May 26, 2025
Former US Envoy Says Kenya’s Haiti Security Deal Was Whitman’s Initiative
Kenya

Former US Envoy Says Kenya’s Haiti Security Deal Was Whitman’s Initiative

The deployment of Kenyan police officers to Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission continues to be a subject of intense debate, fueled by recent claims concerning the agreement's inception. …

May 26, 2025
Kenya’s Digital Privacy Under Threat
Kenya

Kenya’s Digital Privacy Under Threat

A controversial bill currently before Kenya's National Assembly is igniting a firestorm of debate over potential state surveillance and infringement on digital privacy. The Kenya Information Communications Act (Amendm…

May 26, 2025
Senate Moves to Censure Three Cabinet Secretaries for Ignoring Parliamentary Oversight
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Senate Moves to Censure Three Cabinet Secretaries for Ignoring Parliamentary Oversight

Three Cabinet Secretaries in President William Ruto’s administration are facing mounting pressure from the Kenyan Senate for their repeated failure to appear before parliamentary committees and address critical inquir…

May 26, 2025
Kenyan Tycoon Julius Mwale Secures Legal Victory in US Court Over $1.5 Million Dispute
Diaspora

Kenyan Tycoon Julius Mwale Secures Legal Victory in US Court Over $1.5 Million Dispute

Kenyan businessman Julius Mwale has emerged victorious from a contentious legal battle in the United States after a federal court in the Southern District of New York recorded the voluntary dismissal of a $1.5 million…

May 26, 2025
Younger Consumers in Kenya Turning Away from Traditional Tea in Favor of Alternatives
Lifestyle

Younger Consumers in Kenya Turning Away from Traditional Tea in Favor of Alternatives

Kenya's tea industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is undergoing a significant transformation as it grapples with evolving consumer preferences, intensified global competition, and fluctuating market dynamics. While…

May 25, 2025
Bill Seeks to Block Driving Privileges for Undocumented Immigrants Without Green Cards
Immigration

Bill Seeks to Block Driving Privileges for Undocumented Immigrants Without Green Cards

The New Hampshire House recently deliberated on a bill that could significantly restrict driving privileges for asylum seekers in the state, alongside proposed housing legislation aimed at addressing the state's housi…

May 25, 2025
UDA Tightens Grip on Gachagua Loyalists Amid Leadership Struggles
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UDA Tightens Grip on Gachagua Loyalists Amid Leadership Struggles

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) finds itself embroiled in internal strife following the expulsion of Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, a move that has intensified concerns among lawmakers allied to impeached Deput…

May 25, 2025
Kenyan Man Accused of Mumbai Stabbing Spree Granted Bail After Three Years in Jail
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Kenyan Man Accused of Mumbai Stabbing Spree Granted Bail After Three Years in Jail

Geoffrey Kimuyu, a Kenyan national accused of attacking eight pedestrians in Mumbai in June 2022, was granted bail by the Bombay High Court on May 9, 2025, following three years of pre-trial detention. On June 1, 2022…

May 25, 2025
US Judge Mandates Return of Gay Immigrant Deported Despite Legal Protections
Immigration

US Judge Mandates Return of Gay Immigrant Deported Despite Legal Protections

A US federal judge has ordered the government to facilitate the return of a Guatemalan asylum seeker, identified in court documents as OCG, who was wrongfully deported to Mexico despite a court order safeguarding him…

May 25, 2025
Ruto’s Transfer of Kenya’s Public Seal Sparks Legal and Political Controversy
Kenya

Ruto’s Transfer of Kenya’s Public Seal Sparks Legal and Political Controversy

A contentious decision by President William Ruto's administration to transfer the custody of Kenya's Public Seal from the Attorney-General's Office to the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, has i…

May 25, 2025
Why More Kenyan Women Are Choosing Companionship in Pets Over Raising Children
Lifestyle

Why More Kenyan Women Are Choosing Companionship in Pets Over Raising Children

An increasing number of Kenyan women are opting for pet ownership over traditional motherhood, challenging long-held societal expectations and redefining the concept of female fulfilment. This trend reflects a complex…

May 24, 2025
Joshua Kirui’s Family Shares Pain of Losing Kenyan Mountaineer to Everest Challenge
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Joshua Kirui’s Family Shares Pain of Losing Kenyan Mountaineer to Everest Challenge

One year after the death of Kenyan mountaineer Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui on Mount Everest, his family is still grappling with the loss and navigating bureaucratic hurdles to formally acknowledge his passing. Kirui, a sea…

May 24, 2025
Four-year-old Boy in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Unlicensed Driver in Donholm
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Four-year-old Boy in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Unlicensed Driver in Donholm

A four-year-old boy is in critical condition following a traffic accident near CamelVale Catholic Primary School in Donholm on May 15, 2025. Jared Omondi sustained severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle, whil…

May 24, 2025
Why Kalonzo Rejected Ruto’s Cabinet Offer
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Why Kalonzo Rejected Ruto’s Cabinet Offer

Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has definitively rejected any potential collaboration with President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration, asserting that such an alliance would be mutually detrimental to t…

May 24, 2025