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ICE Halts International Student Record Revocations After Nationwide Backlash
The Trump administration has suspended its controversial measures that threatened the immigration status of thousands of international students in the United States.This is according to court filings disclosed nationw…
Three Dead in Malindi Church After 'Holy Water' Rituals and 'Tree of Life' Exorcisms
Kenyan authorities have shuttered the New Foundation Church in Chakama, Malindi, following the deaths of three congregants and mounting allegations of cult-like activities. The closure comes on the heels of a similar…
Petitioners Challenge 2027 Election Date, Demand Polls Next Year
The Supreme Court of Kenya is deliberating on a petition filed by three citizens challenging the scheduled date of the next presidential election. The case has ignited constitutional debates and stirred significant pu…
Raila Defends Orengo and Nyong’o Over Devolution Criticism
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has publicly defended Siaya Governor James Orengo and Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o against criticism stemming from their commentary on the broad-based government…
Kalonzo Announces Major Rebranding for Wiper Party
The Wiper Party, a prominent fixture in Kenya's opposition landscape, is poised for a significant transformation ahead of the 2027 General Election. Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has revealed plans for an upcoming name…
Kenya Transitions from CBC to CBE Amid Education Reform Challenges
Kenya's education sector is undergoing a significant rebranding, shifting from the "Competency-Based Curriculum" (CBC) to "Competency-Based Education" (CBE). This transition, highlighted at a recent national forum, si…
Pathologists Confirm Blood Clot Caused Kariobangi MCA’s Death in Nairobi
A comprehensive post-mortem examination has definitively determined that Joel Munuve Kimanzi, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kariobangi North, died as a result of complications arising from a pulmonary emboli…
Kenyan Students Flock to Austria for Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Programmes
As more Kenyan students enrol in top European programmes, Austria is emerging as a key destination, offering world-class education and fully funded scholarships.The Erasmus Mundus programme, which incorporates several…
Green Card Holder Detained in Seattle Over Past Convictions Despite Rehabilitation
Cliona Ward, a 54-year-old legal US resident and longtime California resident, remains in federal custody following two recent detentions by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The detentions, which began in late…
President Ruto Promises Enhanced Support for Kenyan Diaspora in Beijing Address
Kenyan President William Ruto yesterday addressed the Kenyan diaspora in Beijing, outlining new initiatives to integrate overseas citizens into the nation’s development agenda. During the Presidential Townhall, Ruto e…
Why Drinking Beer Makes You More Attractive to Mosquitoes
New research underscores the nuanced factors influencing mosquito attraction to humans, revealing that lifestyle choices and inherent biological traits play a significant role in determining who becomes a frequent tar…
California Resident Faces Deportation Despite Valid Birth Certificate
A recent case in California, involving a US-born citizen facing deportation, has ignited a renewed debate over the effectiveness and fairness of the nation’s immigration enforcement system. The incident, where a man's…
Finland President Alexander Stubb to Visit Kenya in May
In a move signalling strengthened bilateral ties, Finnish President Alexander Stubb is scheduled to conduct a state visit to Kenya from May 12 to May 14, 2025. This marks the first time a Finnish head of state has vis…
What Pope Francis Will Take to His Final Resting Place
The Vatican is making final preparations for the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at St. Peter’s Square. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, an…
KPB Issues Nationwide Recall of Unsafe Drugs, Including Paracetamol
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya has initiated an urgent recall of several widely distributed pharmaceutical products due to significant safety and quality issues. The recall includes specific batches of…
Safaricom at the Centre of Controversial Sh104 Billion E-Health Investment
New regulations gazetted on April 9, 2025, have authorised a Safaricom-led consortium to begin receiving monthly payments for its substantial Sh104 billion investment in Kenya's digital health infrastructure. The move…
Kenyan Woman Fatally Shot by Ex-Partner in Ramsey, Minnesota
The Kenyan diaspora and the wider community in Ramsey, Minnesota, are in mourning following a devastating murder-suicide that claimed the lives of Hulda Bochere Mosiori and Mel Melchizedek, 51, her former partner. Hul…
Non-Compliant Nairobi Landowners Face Auctions as County Cracks Down on Taxes
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has issued a stern warning to landowners within the county who are delinquent in their property tax payments.The county government has set an April 30 deadline after which the county wi…
Kenya Seeks Formal Recognition as English-Speaking Nation to Boost Educator Jobs in China
Kenyan President William Ruto is actively pursuing an agreement with China to formally recognise Kenya as an English-speaking nation, potentially unlocking thousands of employment opportunities for Kenyan educators. T…
DCI Takes Over Investigation into Sudden Death of Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has assumed control of the investigation into the sudden death of Joel Munuve, the Member of the County Assembly (MCA) for Kariobangi North in Nairobi. The postmortem e…