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ICE Director Sparks Outrage Comparing Deportation System to Amazon Prime Delivery
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons sparked controversy at the Border Security Expo in Phoenix with remarks likening the agency's deportation processes to Amazon Prime's efficient deli…
NCCK urges government to introduce nutrition as tested subject in national examinations
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urgently appealed to the government to declare non-communicable diseases (NCDs) a national emergency, citing the escalating health and economic burdens they impose…
I Watched You Carry So Much: Widow Honours Raila's Longtime Bodyguard in Heartfelt Tribute
George Oduor, a former aide and bodyguard to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga died at the age of 57 after a brief illness. He will be buried in Ndori, Bondo. Oduor is survived by his wife, Caren Auma, who describes…
Ruto-Linked Firm Regains Ownership of 1,643-Acre Ruai Land
Renton Company, a firm with reported ties to President William Ruto, has regained temporary control of a contested 1,643-acre parcel of land in Ruai, Nairobi. The Court of Appeal overturned a previous High Court rulin…
How KDF Prevented Disaster with Controlled Demolition in Mombasa
A controlled demolition executed by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at 12:55 PM yesterday brought down a dangerously tilting 11-story building near the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital in Mombasa County, av…
Trump Tariffs Threaten 180,000 Kenyan Jobs in Export Sectors
Kenya's export sector, particularly textiles and agriculture, is bracing for significant challenges following the imposition of a 10% tariff on Kenyan goods by the United States, effective last Wednesday. The move thr…
Foreign Governments Warn Citizens About Unpredictable US Entry Procedures
As peak travel season approaches, international travellers and lawful permanent residents face growing challenges entering the United States, prompting advisories from several foreign governments and caution from lega…
MP Iman Falhada Suspended for 90 Days Following Physical Altercation on Parliament Grounds
The National Assembly has sanctioned East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member Falhada Dekow Iman with a 90-day suspension following a physical altercation with ODM-nominated MP Umulkheir Harun Mohamed within Pa…
New USCIS Social Media Vetting Targets Links to Hamas, Hezbollah
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now implementing stricter scrutiny of visa applicants' social media activity, effective immediately. The new measures target individuals seeking lawful…
Nakuru Drama Festival Turns Spotlight on Kenyan Workers' Exploitation in Middle East
The second day of the Kenya Schools and Colleges National Drama and Film Festival concluded in Nakuru with performances addressing critical social issues and celebrating Kenyan culture. Held at Menengai High School, L…
Ministry Orders Immediate Release of KCSE Certificates Regardless of Fee Arrears
The Ministry of Education has issued a stern directive demanding all secondary schools to immediately release Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificates to students, regardless of outstanding fee bal…
US Catholic Bishops End Federal Refugee Programs After Trump-Era Suspensions
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced on April 7, 2024, the cessation of its longstanding partnerships with the federal government concerning children's services and refugee support. This decision fo…
CS Duale Orders Crackdown on Counterfeit Medical Products
Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale has issued a stern directive to regulatory bodies, demanding immediate and decisive action to curb the influx of substandard and counterfeit medical products into Kenya. Speaking at…
IEBC Selection Panel Under Fire for Adding Six Candidates to Shortlist Without Explanation
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) recruitment process is under intense scrutiny after the selection panel added six candidates to the shortlist for chairperson and member positions.This was sh…
Parliamentary Brawl: Female Kenyan MPs Engage in Physical Altercation Caught on Video
A physical altercation between Nominated Member of Parliament Umulkheir Harun Mohammed and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Falhada Iman disrupted parliamentary proceedings in Nairobi on Tuesday, drawing wi…
Machakos County Assembly Erupts in Violence as Speaker Impeachment Bid Leaves Three MCAs Injured
The Machakos County Assembly was thrown into turmoil Tuesday as a renewed effort to impeach Speaker Ann Kiusya triggered violent clashes, leaving three MCAs injured and exposing deep fissures within the assembly. Majo…
Kenya's Real Estate Industry Pivots to Green Practices
Kenya's real estate sector is facing a critical juncture as climate change intensifies, demanding a rapid shift toward sustainable practices to safeguard investments and communities. The urgency stems from Kenya's vul…
Mombasa County Intensifies Enforcement of Building Regulations
In response to growing concerns over building safety, the Mombasa County Government has announced a stringent enforcement of construction regulations, effective immediately. The county is warning property developers t…
Migrants Who Followed Legal Channels Now Targeted in US Immigration Policy Reversal
Following President Donald Trump's renewed focus on immigration enforcement, significant policy shifts are underway, dismantling temporary legal pathways established under President Joe Biden. These changes have left…
Former Kenyan Diplomat in Saudi Arabia Faces Probe Over Sexual Exploitation of Vulnerable Workers
The Kenyan government has initiated an investigation into allegations that a former embassy official in Saudi Arabia exploited vulnerable Kenyan migrant workers, following a report by The New York Times. The inquiry c…