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Ruto, Raila, CJ Koome Mourns Loss of Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee
Kenya is in mourning following the death of Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, a highly respected constitutional lawyer and champion of human rights. Tributes have poured in from across the country, recognizing his sign…

US Disbands Immigration Helpdesk That Resolved Thousands of H-1B and Green Card Issues
The Trump administration has eliminated the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman, an independent entity designed to assist immigrants in navigating bureaucratic hurdles within the US Immi…

Wetang'ula Petitions Court to Throw Out Contempt Charges Following Coalition Ruling
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is challenging contempt proceedings filed against him, He argues that their legal basis is flawed and infringes upon his right to a fair hearing. Wetang’ula, through his lega…

Huldah Momanyi Appointed to Minnesota State-County Governance Reform Council
Minnesota State Representative Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley has been appointed to the State-County Results, Accountability, and Service Delivery Redesign Council for the 2025–2026 bienniumThis marks a significant step in h…

Meta's Algorithm Under Legal Scrutiny in Kenya for Ethiopian Violence Connection
Kenyan courts have ruled that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, can be sued over allegations that its platform amplified harmful content and contributed to ethnic violence in Ethiopia during the Tigray conflict. T…

Muturi Alleges Cabinet Members Too 'Timid' to Speak Freely
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has escalated his criticism of President William Ruto, asserting that a climate of fear pervades the Cabinet, hindering open communication. Muturi, ousted from his…

Githunguri MP Wamuchomba Summoned to DCI After Anti-Ruto Protests in Kiambu
Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has been summoned to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters following demonstrations in her constituency during President William Ruto's visit…

US Immigration Officials Now Target Online Inconsistencies in the Visa Screening Process
International travellers seeking entry to the United States are facing increased scrutiny of their online activities as US immigration agencies incorporate digital footprint analysis into visa application assessments…

Ruto Wraps Up Week-Long Mt Kenya Tour
President William Ruto concludes a week-long tour of the Mt. Kenya region this Saturday with planned visits to Kiambu and Nyeri counties. This marks his first return to the area in six months following the impeachment…

Kenyan Woman Deported from US After Using Sister's Travel Documents
A Kenyan national has been deported from the United States following her conviction for fraud and misuse of visas after attempting to enter the country using her sister’s travel documents. Christin Nyabate Nyandemo, 3…

Trump Introduces Gold Visa Card for Foreign Investors at $5 Million Entry Fee
President Donald Trump has introduced a redesigned EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, offering a "Trump Card" visa to foreign nationals who invest $5 million in the US economy. The announcement was made aboard Air Force…

NSE Targets 9 Million Local Investors and 40 New Listings by 2029
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is embarking on an ambitious strategic plan for 2025-2029, seeking to inject new vitality into Kenya's capital markets. The exchange aims to attract nine million local retail inve…

Family of Kenyan Woman Jailed in India for Drug Trafficking Appeals for Government Help
The family of Judy Wangeci Ngahu, a Kenyan woman held in India since March 2022 on drug trafficking allegations, is urgently appealing to the Kenyan government for legal assistance. Ngahu was apprehended in Gujarat af…

170 Million US Users Face Potential TikTok Disruption as April 5 Deadline Looms
With a fast-approaching April 5 deadline, TikTok, the immensely popular video-sharing platform boasting over 170 million US users, faces an uncertain future in the United States. The deadline stems from a US law manda…

Gachagua's Ally Joins Ruto Camp During President's Mt Kenya Tour
Maragua Constituency Member of Parliament Mary Wamaua has publicly declared her support for President William Ruto. During President Ruto's development tour in Nyandarua County on Thursday, April 3, Wamaua signalled h…

Trump Administration Tightens Requirements for Marriage-Based Green Cards
The Trump administration has introduced stricter regulations for marriage-based green card applications. These changes, encompassing revised application forms with expanded financial disclosure requirements and the re…

How Mitumba Trade and Corruption Landed Kenya on Trump's Tax Penalty List
The United States has escalated its trade dispute with Kenya by implementing a 10 percent reciprocal tariff on Kenyan exportsPresident Donald Trump has initiated the move in response to alleged trade barriers. The dec…

Justin Muturi Brands President Ruto 'Irredeemably Corrupt' and Unfit for Office
President William Ruto is facing serious allegations of corruption from former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. Muturi, once a close ally of Ruto, has publicly accused the president of prioritizing pers…

Kenyan Woman Charged with Theft at Ugandan Airport
Rose Maina Nyambura, a 28-year-old Kenyan resident of Bweyogerere, Kampala, appeared before Senior Magistrate Tibayeita Edgar at Entebbe Court yesterday on charges of theft related to a coordinated operation at Entebb…

Kenyan Citizens Increasingly Challenge Political Establishment in Push for Transparency
Kenya is witnessing a surge in civic resistance, signalling a significant shift in the relationship between the government and its citizens. This growing movement, fueled by demands for inclusion, accountability, and…