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River Road's VIP Rooftop: Where Jaba, Crowded Dance Floors Define Nairobi's Raw Nightlife
VIP Rooftop, an entertainment spot located in River Road, has gained notoriety for its unrestrained nightlife scene. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, the venue attracts a diverse crowd seeking an alternative to more…
Security Guard, Host, Welder Testify Against Matara in Starlet Wahu Murder Trial
The ongoing trial of John Matara for the murder of socialite Starlet Wahu intensified on Wednesday as three key witnesses presented chilling testimonies directly linking the defendant to the crime. The accounts, corro…
Azimio Drops Legal Challenge Against Speaker Wetang'ula Over Sabina Chege's Position
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition has withdrawn its legal challenge against National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula regarding the nominated MP position of Sabina Chege. Lawyer Wangui Njoroge has informed High…
CS Muturi: 'Fire Me if Speaking Truth about Abductions is Wrong'
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has asserted he will not resign from his position despite his outspoken criticism of the government's handling of abductions and extrajudicial killings. This declaration…
The US Government Shutdown: What Travelers Need to Know About Flights, Passports and Visas
With the US government potentially shuttering its doors, travelers are watching closely, bracing for possible disruptions. While air travel and cruises may initially proceed as normal, extended gridlock in Washington…
Former Border Patrol Agent Pleads Guilty to Forcing Female Migrants to Undress
Former US Border Patrol agent Shane Millan, 53, pleaded guilty on Friday to two counts of civil rights violations for coercing female migrants to expose themselves under the guise of official searches. The charges ste…
Kenyan Family Loses Son in Finland After Daughter's Australia Tragedy
The family of Sheila Jeptum, a Kenyan woman killed in a road accident in Australia last year, is now facing a second devastating loss with the sudden death of her brother, Eugine Kipkoech, in Finland. Kipkoech's body…
Kenya Proceeds with ID Vetting Elimination Despite Security Concerns
The Kenyan government is proceeding with its policy of eliminating vetting for national ID applicants despite security concerns raised following President William Ruto's February decision. Internal Security Principal…
Parliament Denounces Fake Cabinet Nomination List Circulating on Social Media
The Kenyan National Assembly has refuted a widely circulated social media post asserting that six prominent politicians are under consideration for cabinet positions. The fraudulent post, which named individuals such…
Aston Villa Appoints Naythan-Din Kariuki as Lead Data Scout
Aston Villa Football Club has promoted Naythan-Din Kariuki to Lead Data Scout, effective March 11, marking a significant step in the Kenyan professional's burgeoning career with the English Premier League team. Kariuk…
Murang'a Mother Pleads for Government Help as Daughter Faces Death Sentence in Vietnam
A family in Murang'a County is urgently seeking assistance from the Kenyan government to save their daughter, Margaret Nduta Macharia, 37, who faces a death sentence in Vietnam. Macharia was convicted on March 6, 2025…
Raila Odinga Walks Political Tightrope in Controversial Deal with President Ruto
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's recent public statements and actions are raising questions about the solidity of his alliance with President William Ruto, despite an existing agreement between the two leaders. Th…
Parliament Appoints Atandi to Replace Nyoro in Key Budget Role
The Kenyan National Assembly has announced significant changes in the leadership of two key committees: the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Public Accounts Committee. These shifts, effective immediately, a…
Chebukati Family Shares Message of Gratitude to Kenyans After Burial
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chair Wafula Chebukati, who passed away on February 20, 2025, following a battle with brain cancer, was laid to rest at his Sabata farm on March 8, 2025. H…
Court Upholds Block on Trump Administration's Attempt to Limit Birthright Citizenship
The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on Tuesday upheld a nationwide preliminary injunction against a Trump administration executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship. The court has found that…
Trump Administration Mandates Social Media Handles on the US Immigration Forms
Effective immediately, individuals seeking US immigration benefits must disclose their social media profiles, according to a recently enacted executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. The n…
Kenya Expands Global Workforce with 200,000 Overseas Placements
The Kenyan government has significantly increased its facilitation of overseas employment, placing more than 200,000 Kenyan workers in jobs abroad since June 2024. This initiative, spearheaded by the National Employme…
Kenya Launches Nationwide Asbestos Removal Program to Combat Cancer Risk
The Kenyan government has approved a nationwide initiative to eliminate asbestos from all public and private facilities in a move aimed at significantly reducing the public's exposure to the known carcinogen. The deci…
Cabinet Elevates Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital to National Status
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has been designated a National Teaching and Referral Hospital and established as a state corporation following a Cabinet decision on March 11. This move i…
British Man's Epic 8800KM Rowing Challenge from Australia to Mombasa to Fund Dementia Support
Bill Taylor, a former firefighter from Selsey, West Sussex, is preparing to row 5,500 miles across the Indian Ocean, aiming to raise £500,000 for early-onset dementia research and mental health support for veterans. S…