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Over 1,300 Kenyans Apply for IEBC Positions as Selection Panel Begins Shortlisting
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel provided an update on March 5, 2025, regarding the applicants for the positions of chairperson and members. The panel has revealed that 37 ind…
Odinga Rejects Possibility of Working with Gachagua
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has firmly dismissed any possibility of collaborating with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to residents of Wajir during a consul…
Nyoro and Gachagua Allies Stripped of Committee Positions
A significant restructuring of parliamentary committees in Kenya has resulted in the ousting of several key chairpersons, including Ndindi Nyoro, the Kiharu Member of Parliament who previously headed the influential N…
One Million Deportations: Immigrants Mobilize to Protest the US Government's New Policies
Nationwide strikes and protests are underway across the United States, organized by immigrants, students, and business owners, in response to the federal government's intensified immigration policies. The demonstratio…
WhatsApp and Facebook Become Lifelines for House Hunters in Nairobi
Frustrated by high agency fees and a lack of transparency in Nairobi’s rental market, residents are increasingly turning to social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Telegram to find housing. This digital sh…
How 10,000 Farmers Are Turning Rabbit Breeding into Profitable Venture in Coastal Kenya
Rabbit farming is rapidly gaining traction as a viable and sustainable livelihood option in Mombasa County, Kenya, the nation's smallest county by landmass. Approximately 10,000 farmers are now engaged in cuniculture…
How Wildlife Poisoning Threatens Biodiversity in Maasai Mara
Recent incidents of wildlife poisoning in East Africa, including the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and the adjacent Pololeti Game Reserve in Tanzania, underscore the increasing fragility of human-wildlife coex…
Del Monte Wins Legal Battle Over Employee's Unauthorized Payroll Manipulation
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has dismissed a case brought by a former payroll accountant against Del Monte Kenya Ltd, upholding the company’s decision to terminate her employment for unauthoriz…
Pastor Exits Kirinyaga Burial After Refusing Political Speeches from Gachagua Allies
A burial ceremony in Kirinyaga was disrupted on Tuesday when a pastor declined to allow speeches from lawmakers and leaders associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The incident culminated in the past…
Ruto Pledges Five New Roads and Economic Revival for Western Kenya
President William Ruto has committed to prioritizing development in Western Kenya, promising significant infrastructural improvements to stimulate economic growth in the region. Speaking at the funeral of Malava MP Ma…
How War in Sudan Turns Coca-Cola's Key Ingredient into a Smuggling Commodity
The ongoing conflict in Sudan is disrupting the global supply of gum arabic, a critical ingredient in a wide array of consumer products from Coca-Cola to M&M's, as trafficking of the commodity increases. The civil war…
Ida Odinga Honored Internationally for Dedication to Education
Homa Bay County, Kenya - Ida Odinga, a lifelong educator and advocate, has received international recognition from the Human Achievers Foundation (H.A.F.) for her extensive contributions to education. The organization…
Nairobi Meeting Marks Strategic Gathering of Kenyan Opposition Parties Ahead of 2027 Polls
Key figures within the Kenyan opposition convened in Nairobi on February 4, 2025, to strengthen their coalition in preparation for the 2027 General Election. This signals a unified challenge to President William Ruto'…
Defilement Suspect Escapes Custody at Eldoret Court; Manhunt Underway
A suspect facing defilement charges escaped from custody Tuesday at the Eldoret Law Courts, prompting an intensive manhunt and raising immediate concerns about security protocols within the court complex. The suspect…
Mysterious Illness Overwhelms Kisii County, Prompts Government Intervention
Kenyan health authorities are urgently investigating a mysterious outbreak in Kisii County that has sickened over 200 residents. In response, the national government has deployed emergency surveillance teams to collab…
EB-4 Visa Category Reaches Capacity, Halting Green Card Issuance Until October 2025
The US government has announced that the Employment-Based Fourth Preference (EB-4) visa category has reached its annual limit for the fiscal year 2025. This development means that no further green cards will be issued…
Former ECK Chairman Kivuitu's Family Locked in Bitter Inheritance Battle Over Estate Properties
Nearly a decade after the death of Samuel Mutua Kivuitu, the former Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK), the High Court has ordered his family to engage in direct negotiations to resolve a protracted i…
Murang'a Senator Warns Odinga Could Become 'More Powerful Than Ruto' in Potential Alliance
Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu has voiced concerns over a potential power imbalance should Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga join President William Ruto's administration. Nyutu suggests Odinga could wie…
NCIC Warns Gachagua Over Ethnic Remarks About Chief Justice Koome's Removal
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been warned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over statements the commission deems likely to incite ethnic animosity and violence. The NCIC issued…
Court Rules Waititu Must Serve Sentence for Sh25 Million Bribery, Rejects Medical Claims
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will remain in custody after the High Court denied his application for release on bond pending appeal, dashing hopes for an immediate reprieve. Justice Lucy Njuguna affirms the…