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Kuinama: The Unspoken Hunger Ritual Plaguing University Students
Students at the University of Nairobi and other higher education institutions are facing a severe hunger crisis, exacerbated by persistent delays in the disbursement of loans from the Higher Education Loans Board (HEL…
Inside US Immigration Detention Where Immigrants Face Prison-Like Conditions
A surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions under the Trump administration has brought renewed scrutiny to the conditions and practices within US immigration detention centres. Individuals, includi…
US Embassy in Nairobi Warns Kenyans of Stricter Immigration Enforcement and Permanent Bans
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a stark warning to Kenyan travellers regarding increased enforcement of US immigration laws. The statement, released on Friday, April 11, by Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dilla…
Raila Warns MPs Against Undermining Devolution Ahead of 2027 Polls
ODM leader Raila Odinga has cautioned Members of Parliament (MPs) against interfering with devolution, asserting that their actions could negatively impact their prospects in the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the…
KDF Report: Engine Failure Led to Helicopter Crash That Killed General Ogolla
An official Ministry of Defence report has concluded that engine failure was the primary cause of the April 2024 helicopter crash that killed Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla and nine other…
Mombasa Maritime Museum Reshapes Kenya's Historical Identity
Kenya's rich maritime history is now showcased at the new Maritime Museum in Mombasa.The facility, located within the Port of Mombasa, covers approximately 800 square meters and promises a comprehensive exploration of…
Kenyan Mother Seeks Funds to Repatriate Son's Body After Failed Transplant in India
Kenyan mother Mercy Atsiaya is appealing for assistance to repatriate the body of her four-year-old son, who died in India on April 6 following complications from a bone marrow transplant intended to treat his sickle…
Judge Permits Registration Requirement for Undocumented Immigrants in the US
A federal judge has authorized the Trump administration to enforce a controversial registration mandate targeting undocumented immigrants within the United States. The decision, handed down Thursday by Judge Trevor Ne…
US Universities See Controversial Enforcement of Dormant Law Against Immigrant Demonstrators
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and legal US permanent resident, is facing deportation under the McCarran-Walter Act, a controversial Cold War-era immigration law. Khalil’s detention has ignited…
Kamande's Life Sentence Upheld as Supreme Court Rejects 'Battered Woman Syndrome' Defense
The Supreme Court of Kenya today rejected a final appeal by Ruth Kamande, upholding her life sentence for the 2015 murder of her boyfriend, Farid Mohammed Halim. Kamande, who gained fame as a former Miss Lang’ata Wome…
Dr. Mercy Mwangangi Appointed CEO of Kenya's Social Health Authority
Kenya's Ministry of Health has appointed Dr. Mercy Mwangangi as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Social Health Authority (SHA). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the appointment on Friday…
Kenyan Job-Seekers Allege Exploitation by Government-run Recruitment Agencies
Dozens of Kenyan job-seekers are alleging exploitation by government-endorsed recruitment agencies, sparking investigations and calls for stricter oversight. The complainants report that they have been left in financi…
ICE Relocates Arrested Foreign Students to Far-Flung Detention Facilities
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is under increasing scrutiny for its handling of immigrant students and scholars detained in connection with pro-Palestine protests. Reports reveal that detainees are being…
Deadly Land Dispute Results in Four Fatalities, Nine Receiving 30-Year Sentences
In April 2019, a violent eruption in the tranquil Kamaindi village, Tharaka Nithi County, resulted in the deaths of four individuals and the subsequent sentencing of nine people to 30 years in prison. The immediate tr…
IEBC Applicant Kigen Reveals Factors Behind Sudden Withdrawal
Joseph Katwa Kigen, a lawyer with a long-standing professional relationship with President William Ruto, has withdrawn his application for a commissioner position at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission…
Kenya Gov't Use of Excess Force Over 'Echoes of War' Play by Butere Girls Condemned
A dramatic arts controversy has erupted in Kenya following the staging of "Echoes of War," a play by Butere Girls High School that explores themes of governance and generational conflict. The play, written by former K…
ODM, Amnesty International Slam Police Action Against Butere Girls Students
The National Drama and Film Festival in Nakuru has become embroiled in controversy following allegations of police misconduct against students from Butere Girls High School and members of the press. The incident, whic…
Nairobi's Affordable Housing Boom Linked to Rise in Sick Building Syndrome
Nairobi's rapid urbanization and growing youth population have fueled a surge in demand for affordable housing, prompting a shift in the city's real estate landscape. While developers and investors are increasingly fo…
Kenya Enhances Diaspora Support in Australia and the Pacific
The Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to support its diaspora in Australia and the Pacific regionThis follows the following discussions between High Commissioner Dr. Wilson Kogo and Diaspora Affairs Principal…
Kenyan woman arrested for smuggling gold worth Ksh 2.8 million at Mumbai airport
An increasing trend of Kenyan nationals being apprehended for smuggling offences abroad has intensified following the recent arrest of a Kenyan woman at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. The…