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Kenyan-Canadian Businesswoman Sues Ruto Administration Over Botched Digital Propaganda Deal
A lawsuit filed by Kenyan-Canadian businesswoman Mary Wachuka against President William Ruto's administration has brought to light allegations of internal strife, a botched digital propaganda deal, and questionable ta…
New US Immigration Program Sells Residency for $5M to Help Reduce Federal Debt
The US Commerce Department, under the direction of Secretary Howard Lutnick, is preparing to launch a new visa program known as the "Gold Card," designed to offer a streamlined path to US citizenship for wealthy forei…
Kenya Accelerates Tea Industry Reforms to Secure Better Farmer Earnings
As the world marks International Tea Day, Kenya's tea industry is undergoing significant reforms aimed at securing better earnings for farmers and fortifying the nation's position in the competitive global market. The…
H-1B Visa Applications Plummet to Four-Year Low
Applications for the H-1B visa, a critical pathway for skilled foreign workers to enter the United States, have reached their lowest level in four years for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year. According to data released by…
City Hall to Limit Matatu Numbers on Nairobi Routes
Nairobi's public transportation sector faces a significant restructuring as City Hall proposes the Nairobi City County Permit to Operate Regulations, 2025. These regulations aim to streamline the matatu industry by co…
Mukuru Residents Celebrate Modern Housing with Water, Toilets, and Cooking Gas
A new chapter has begun in the ongoing transformation of Nairobi's Mukuru slums as the first residents of a government-backed affordable housing project officially received keys to their newly constructed homes. In a…
Kenyan Truck Drivers Decry Detentions in South Sudan
Kenyan truck drivers operating in South Sudan are facing a surge in arbitrary detentions and exploitative legal practices, raising concerns about the stability of cross-border trade between the two nations. The Long D…
Deadly Fire Ravages Mathare B Slum in Nairobi, Leaving Five Dead
A devastating fire tore through the Mathare B slum in Nairobi early on May 19, leaving at least five people dead, including two children, and several others critically injured. The blaze, which erupted in a single iro…
High Court Blocks UDA’s Expulsion of Senator Gloria Orwoba
A dramatic legal intervention has temporarily shielded nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba from expulsion from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), as the High Court in Nairobi issued a conservatory order blocking her re…
Funding Delays Push Kenya’s Public Schools to the Edge of Operational Collapse
A persistent delay in government capitation funding is pushing Kenya's public schools to the brink of operational collapse, forcing widespread cutbacks in critical services and igniting concerns over the future of edu…
US Judge Blocks Deportation of Migrants to South Sudan
A US federal judge has ordered an immediate halt to deportations of migrants from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan, a country with no apparent connection to the individuals involved. The decision, issued late Tuesda…
NCIC Calls Out Gachagua Over Post-Election Violence Comments
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has issued a formal warning to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, cautioning him against what it deems divisive rhetoric ahead of the 2027 general electio…
Kalonzo Defends Natembeya, Alleges Ruto’s Plot to Rig 2027 Election
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has levied accusations of political intimidation against President William Ruto's administration. He further alleges the strategic deployment of state agencies to undermine oppositio…
Nyandarua Potatoes Among Most Contaminated, Study Finds
A new study by Egerton University has raised significant food safety concerns in Kenya, revealing widespread pesticide contamination in potatoes, a staple food consumed across all socioeconomic levels. The study, whic…
Kenyan Professionals to Access More Job Opportunities in Jersey and Isle of Man Under New Deal
A newly established agreement between Jersey-based recruitment firm GR8 and the Kenyan government is poised to streamline the sourcing of skilled labour from East Africa to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The…
Tanzanian President Suluhu Warns Kenyan Activists Against Meddling in National Affairs
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu has cautioned foreign activists against meddling in the nation's domestic affairs, a warning issued amid escalating tensions surrounding the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Li…
Five-Hour Chaos as EACC Raids Governor Natembeya’s Home Over Ksh1.4 Billion Probe
A controversial raid conducted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on the Kitale residence of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya on Monday morning ignited widespread protests and raised concerns abo…
Trump Administration Moves to Protect Migrant Children from Criminal Abuse
The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to reform the system for placing unaccompanied minors in the United States, aiming to address vulnerabilities that have led to abuse and exploitation. The overhaul is p…
State Agencies Target Ruto Critics with Raids and Arrests
A series of recent arrests and raids targeting opposition figures and former government officials in Kenya have ignited concerns over the potential misuse of state agencies for political purposes. These actions come a…
Catholic Priest Who Hosted Gachagua Found Murdered Along Nakuru-Nairobi Highway
A high-stakes investigation is underway in Nakuru County following the gruesome murder of Catholic priest John Maina, whose body was discovered on May 15 near Kikopey along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway. Maina, a respect…