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Ruto Allies Accuse Uhuru of Incitement as Political Tensions Resurface
A renewed political rift has emerged between Kenyan President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, following Kenyatta’s recent calls for increased youth activism. The dispute threatens to unravel a fragil…
Government Blocks Screening of BBC Documentary on Protester Killings
The Kenyan government is facing escalating scrutiny amid allegations of unlawful killings by security forces during anti-tax protests in June 2024. This comes on the heels of a suppressed documentary by BBC Africa Eye…
President Ruto Grants Clemency to 57 Prisoners
President William Ruto has pardoned 57 prisoners, underscoring a commitment to restorative justice and rehabilitation within Kenya's criminal justice system. The announcement, made Monday by Head of Public Service Fel…
Peter Kaluma Calls for BBC Ban Over Controversial 'Blood Parliament' Documentary
Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has urged the Kenyan government to revoke the operating license of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in Kenya, following the release of a documentary titled “Bl…
F-1 Students Left in Limbo as US Develops New SEVIS Termination Guidelines
The US government is undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of its policies regarding the termination of Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records for international students. This is in response to…
Gachagua Declares 2027 Presidential Bid
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has formally declared his candidacy for Kenya's 2027 presidential elections. Gachagua’s decision to run is rooted in his interpretation of constitutional provisions that allow…
Nairobi’s Ranking Declines in Global Smart City Survey
Nairobi's aspirations of becoming a leading smart city in Africa have suffered a setback, according to the latest Smart City Index 2025, published by the IMD's World Competitiveness Centre. The Kenyan capital has fall…
Daily Sh5.1 Billion Debt Repayments Strain Kenya's National Budget
Kenya's soaring national debt is creating a fiscal crisis, diverting funds from essential services and raising questions about the nation's financial future. President William Ruto's recent trip to China yielded promi…
ICE Criticized Over Deportation of Cancer-Stricken 4-Year-Old to Honduras
Last week's deportation of three US citizen children, including a 4-year-old undergoing treatment for metastatic cancer, alongside their mothers to Honduras, has ignited a wave of concern among civil rights organisati…
Leaders Push for Guns and Bullets as Banditry Ravages Northern Meru
The escalating crisis of banditry in northern Meru County has reached a critical juncture, prompting local leaders to demand urgent and decisive action to address the pervasive insecurity. The immediate catalyst for t…
400 Kenyan Officers Set to Conclude Year-Long Haiti Peacekeeping Mission
The initial contingent of 400 Kenyan police officers nears the end of their year-long deployment in Haiti under the United Nations-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission this June.Deployed on June 25, 202…
Kenya Airways Flight Recalled to JKIA Over Suspected Biological Hazard
A Kenya Airways flight bound for Dar es Salaam was abruptly recalled to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Sunday following the detection of a suspected biological hazard in the cargo hold. The in…
Ruto’s Government Targets Nyanza with Ambitious Development Blueprint
President William Ruto's administration has announced an ambitious development blueprint for the Nyanza region with the aim of stimulating economic growth and infrastructural advancement.The announcement, delivered by…
Kenyan Diaspora Files High Court Petition Over Voting Access Restrictions
A contentious legal battle is underway as 92 Kenyan citizens residing abroad have filed a petition in the High Court challenging the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) over restrictions to diaspora…
US Schools Strengthen "Safe Zone" Policies to Protect Immigrant Students
School districts across the United States are intensifying efforts to establish and reinforce "safe zone" policies to safeguard immigrant students' access to education and overall well-being. These initiatives come in…
Parenting in Kenya: How Overprotection is Redefining Childhood Experiences
A notable transformation is underway in how children develop, contrasting generations shaped by outdoor exploration with those nurtured in highly structured environments. In previous decades, childhood revolved around…
Eldoret-born Chef Robinson Too Represents Kenya in the Global Chef Competition
Robinson “Robie” Too, a chef with roots in the outskirts of Eldoret, Kenya, is currently vying for the title of Favourite Chef in a prestigious global competition. The Favourite Chef Competition offers a $25,000 prize…
ICE Detains Hundreds in Florida's Largest Immigration Enforcement Operation
A large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Florida, dubbed "Operation Tidal Wave," resulted in the detention of nearly 780 individuals over the past week. This signals a significant intensification of immigrat…
From Majengo to Marsabit: The Untold Stories of Missing Kenyans
The spectre of enforced disappearances continues to haunt Kenya's counterterrorism efforts, leaving a trail of unresolved cases and anguished families. The disappearance of Hemed Salim, an electrician and member of th…
2027 Elections: Mt. Kenya's Voters Weigh Betrayal and Revenge
Mt. Kenya, once a reliable support base for President William Ruto, is now embroiled in political turmoil as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua prepares to launch his new political party in May. The region is witnessin…