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Unqualified Medical Influencers on Social Media Threaten Public Health in Kenya
The rapid proliferation of unqualified individuals posing as medical experts on social media is emerging as a significant threat to public health.This has eroded trust in established healthcare systems and continues t…
Opposition Demands Release of IEBC Selection Panel Exit Report
A coalition of opposition leaders is intensifying its demands for transparency in the appointment process of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The opposition is calling for the immediate rele…
Hundreds Stranded as Nyayo House Suffers Software Payment Dispute
Operations at Nyayo House grounded to a halt today due to a critical systems failure, leaving hundreds of applicants seeking essential immigration services stranded. The disruption, reportedly stemming from the govern…
Amid Trump’s Deportation Plans, New Immigration Pathway Gains Traction
In the high-stakes world of horse racing, a quiet but significant shift is underway as stables increasingly turn to green card sponsorships to retain experienced workers amid evolving immigration policies. The trend…
Gachagua Faces Political Setback as Key Mt. Kenya Allies Defect to Ruto
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing a significant challenge to his political influence in the Mt. Kenya region as a wave of defections from his inner circle to President William Ruto's camp intensifies…
Kenyan Pilot Killed as Aircraft Shot Down in Sudan's Darfur Region
A Kenyan pilot, Captain Michael George Oluoch Nyamodi, was killed when the cargo plane he was piloting was struck by artillery fire near Nyala Airport in the conflict-ridden Darfur region of Sudan. The incident, which…
President Ruto Denies Extrajudicial Killings, Disputes Rights Groups' Data
President William Ruto has vehemently denied accusations that his administration sanctions enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.He disputes figures presented by human rights organisations amid ongoing co…
10 Key UK Immigration Changes in 2025 That Could Impact Your Visa
The UK government is set to implement a comprehensive overhaul of its immigration policies, aiming to significantly reduce net migration levels following a peak of 906,000 in 2023. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is sche…
First White South Africans Arrive in the US Under Trump Refugee Program
The United States' decision to grant refugee status to a group of white South Africans of Afrikaner descent has ignited a diplomatic row, with South African officials expressing strong disapproval over what they perce…
Cooking Gas Prices in Nairobi Remain High Despite Tax Cuts
Multinational oil companies operating in Kenya are under increasing scrutiny for allegedly maintaining high retail prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), despite significant drops in wholesale costs and tax exemptio…
Kenyan MPs Locked Out of KICC Offices Over Ksh50 Million Unpaid Rent
A significant number of Kenyan Members of Parliament (MPs) were denied access to their offices at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Monday, May 12, as a consequence of over Ksh50 million in unpaid…
Gachagua Condemns Ruto’s IEBC Picks
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly criticised President William Ruto's recent nominations for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), alleging political bias and questioning the…
Matiang’i to Resign from World Bank Ahead of 2027 Presidential Campaign
Just days after announcing his aspirations for the Kenyan presidency, Fred Matiang’i, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary, has ignited a firestorm of political speculation with his sudden return to the United States…
Kasipul MP Murder Suspect Philip Aroko Seeks to Pray at Were’s Grave
Philip Aroko, a person of interest in the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were, will remain in police custody for seven days, the High Court has ruled. The decision upholds a previous order by…
GSU Officer Fatally Shoots Wife and Daughter Before Taking His Own Life
A General Service Unit (GSU) officer stationed at Mokowe Camp perpetrated a murder-suicide early Sunday morning, claiming the lives of his wife, their five-year-old daughter, and ultimately, his own. This is according…
Bribery and Hidden Fees Undermine Free Education Promise in Kenyan Public Schools
Parents in Kenya are increasingly burdened by exorbitant fees and alleged bribery demands for admissions into popular public schools, effectively negating the government’s promise of free primary education. An investi…
Kalonzo Demands Kindiki’s Resignation After Court Faults Gachagua’s Impeachment
The Kenyan political landscape is facing renewed instability after a recent Court of Appeal decision cast doubt on the impeachment proceedings against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The ruling has ignited a…
Nairobi Landlords Face Auctions as Sakaja Moves to Recover Ksh10 Billion in Unpaid Rates
The Nairobi County Government is set to initiate a comprehensive crackdown on land rate defaulters starting Monday, May 11, following the expiration of a grace period for landowners to settle outstanding dues. Governo…
Kenyan Scientists Lead Breakthrough in Sickle Cell Treatment
A novel drug, Scedamin, is poised to revolutionise the treatment of sickle cell disease in children, particularly in Africa, where the condition is most prevalent and access to care is severely limited. Developed by Y…
Kenyan Professionals in Australia Inspire New Investment Hub in Elgeyo Marakwet
Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has concluded a week-long tour of Australia, announcing plans to establish a Diaspora Liaison Office in his county to facilitate investment from Kenyan expatriates. The initiativ…