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Why Kenyans Abroad Are Choosing to Return Home After Years Overseas
A growing number of Kenyans who ventured abroad for education and professional opportunities are returning home, bringing with them a wealth of experience and a renewed appreciation for their roots. These returnees o…
Bamboo Revolution: Kenya Moves Toward Eco-Friendly Building Solutions
Kenya is strategically investing in bamboo with the aim of transforming its construction sector and fostering economic empowerment within rural communities. The move, underpinned by recent legislative shifts and innov…
Elgeyo Marakwet’s Pepea Scholars Graduate in Melbourne as County Secures More Scholarships
Elgeyo Marakwet County has marked a significant achievement in its educational development as the inaugural cohort of students under the Pepea Scholarship Program graduated from CIC Higher Education in Melbourne. The…
MPs Criticise Raila Odinga Over Alleged Interference in NG-CDF Debate
A schism has emerged within Kenya's political landscape as lawmakers from the Western region have vocally criticized Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga over his perceived interference with ongoing ef…
America Faces Workforce Crisis If Legal Immigrants Are Pushed Out
A potential overhaul of US immigration policies under President Donald Trump is poised to trigger significant disruptions across critical sectors of the American economy. Businesses and communities heavily reliant on…
Black Smoke Rises Over Vatican as Papal Conclave Fails to Elect a Pope
The papal conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis remains unresolved as black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday morning.This signals that the 133 cardinal electors have yet to reach the n…
Benefits Given to Families of Deceased Kenyan MPs
Kenya’s National Assembly has pledged full financial support for the funeral arrangements of Kasipul Member of Parliament (MP) Charles Ong’ondo Were, who was recently murdered. Speaker Moses Wetangula announced the co…
Ngunjiri Wambugu Dumps Gachagua, Aligns with Uhuru’s Jubilee Party
Former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Ngunjiri Wambugu has rejoined the Jubilee Party, effectively distancing himself from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and opposing the burgeoning movement for a unified M…
Kenyan Pastor Arrested Smuggling Cobra Claims 'Holy Spirit' Led Him
A 26-year-old pastor is in custody after being apprehended at the Malenya border crossing in Busia County, attempting to smuggle a live cobra from Uganda into Kenya. Pastor Fanish Ramsey Maloba of Apostle Ministries…
Sh 1 Billion Bounty Set for Al-Shabaab Operative Behind Deadly Manda Bay Assault
In a renewed effort to bring justice for the January 5, 2020, attack on the Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya, the US Department of State has announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of Abdullah…
Survey: Kenyans Question IEBC’s Ability to Oversee 2027 Elections
A recent public opinion poll has revealed pervasive doubts among Kenyans regarding the integrity of the upcoming 2027 General Election, coupled with significant apprehension about the selection process for new commiss…
Kenyan Lawyer Under Investigation for Sh1.49 Billion Equity Bank Scam
A High Court advocate is at the center of a widening investigation into a Sh1.49 billion fraud at Equity Bank, Kenya’s second-largest financial institution. Lawyer Esther Bitutu Kadiki appeared at Milimani Law Courts…
Ex-Inmate Joshua Mboya Receives Warm Welcome in Kakamega After 20 Years in Prison
Residents of Bukhaywa village in Shinyalu Constituency welcomed Joshua Mboya, 65, home on Monday following his release from a 20-year prison sentence for murder. Mboya, incarcerated at Kitale Central Prison in Trans…
Kenya Convicts Four for Attempting to Export Thousands of Queen Ants
A Kenyan court has sentenced four individuals—two Belgian nationals, a Vietnamese citizen, and a Kenyan—to either one year in prison or a fine of $7,700 each for the illegal possession and attempted smuggling of thous…
Vatican Denies Snubbing Cardinal Njue as Conclave Begins in Italy
Vatican City is abuzz as the College of Cardinals convenes to elect the 267th successor to St. Peter, initiating a process steeped in centuries-old tradition and cloaked in strict secrecy. The conclave commences Thur…
19,000-Strong Police Unit Revives Chiefs’ Control Over Local Security
Kenya has launched the National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU), a significant shift in its security strategy to bolster law enforcement capabilities at the grassroots level. The initiative, announced e…
Kenya Blacklists 32 Recruitment Firms in Crackdown on Fraudulent Job Agencies
The Kenyan government has escalated its campaign against unscrupulous recruitment agencies preying on job seekers desperate for overseas employment, blacklisting 32 firms operating without proper authorization. This…
Kenya’s Economic Growth Slows as Job Creation Drops to Lowest Level Since COVID-19
Kenya's economic growth is under strain, with recent data revealing a significant deceleration in job creation. This raises concerns about the country's ability to address unemployment and foster sustainable economic…
Ruto’s IEBC Nominees Set to Oversee Kenya’s 2027 Elections
President William Ruto is set to nominate candidates for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to the National Assembly. This signals a decisive move to resolve the prolonged leadership crisis wit…
Undocumented Immigrants Alarmed as IRS Grants ICE Access to Tax Records
A recent agreement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has triggered widespread apprehension among undocumented workers in the United States. The arrangement pe…