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Homa Bay Set to Host National Madaraka Day Celebrations at Raila Odinga Stadium
Homa Bay County is preparing to host the national Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1st, marking the first time the county will host the annual event. The announcement was made by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond…
CS Ogamba Confirms C+ Remains University Entry Requirement
The Ministry of Education has refuted claims of an impending revision to the university admission cut-off point, ensuring that the existing standard of a mean grade of C+ remains in effect. Education Cabinet Secretary…
PS Muthoni Demands Swift Police Action on Illegal Garbage Dumping at Kenya Power Headquarters
A public health crisis is unfolding at Stima Plaza as a dispute between Nairobi City County and Kenya Power has resulted in the illegal dumping of waste, forcing the power company to suspend office operations. Public…
Gachagua: Odinga-Ruto Alliance Will Fail in 2027 Elections
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his intention to challenge President William Ruto in the upcoming elections of 2027, setting the stage for a significant political showdown. Speaking from his Nai…
Petitioners Demand Conjugal Visitation Policy in Kenyan Prisons
A legal challenge filed in the High Court of Kenya is seeking to mandate conjugal visitation rights for prisoners, potentially reshaping the country's penal system. The petition, brought forth by Peter Agoro, John Wan…
Karua Explains Decision to Decline Cabinet Secretary Position Under Uhuru's Government
Martha Karua, leader of the newly rebranded People’s Liberation Party (PLP), has revealed in a recent interview that she declined an offer to join former President Uhuru Kenyatta's Cabinet. This announcement comes as…
Nairobi Hosts First Digital Media Factory as Kenya Targets One Million New Jobs
Kenya aims to generate one million jobs within two years through a new initiative establishing Digital Media Factories (DMFs) across the country. Senior Advisor in the Council of Economic Advisors, Moses Kuria, launch…
As Chris Brown and Kendrick Lamar Wow Johannesburg and Kigali, Kenya Struggles with Concert Infrastructure
While cities across Africa, such as Kigali and Johannesburg, have recently played host to a series of high-profile international music concerts, Kenya has struggled to attract similar events. The disparity reflects in…
17 Endangered Mountain Bongos Repatriated from Florida to Kenya for Species Revival
Seventeen critically endangered mountain bongos have been repatriated to Kenya from the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation in Florida. This marks a major step in efforts to revive the species’ dwindling population i…
Kenya Reforms Travel Authorization Process in Response to Tourist Complaints
Kenya's Tourism Ministry has overhauled its electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system, introducing instant approvals to address initial challenges and criticisms levelled against the program. Tourism Cabinet Secret…
Trump Administration Launches $5 Million 'Gold Card' to Replace EB-5 Investor Visa Program
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposal to supplant the existing EB-5 immigrant investor visa program with a new initiative termed the "gold card." The initiative would grant green card privileges and a…
British Coroner Rules BBC Employee's Death in Nairobi Hotel a Murder
A British coroner's inquest has officially ruled the death of Kate Mitchell, a BBC project manager, as a murder. Mitchell, 42, was found dead in her Nairobi hotel room in November 2021. The ruling, made public Tuesday…
Wildfires Engulf Aberdare and Mount Kenya Forests as Conservation Teams Battle Multiple Blazes
Wildfires are currently raging in the Aberdare and Mount Kenya forests, challenging the capabilities of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). The immediate focus is on containing the bla…
Gachagua Charts Presidential Path for Odinga Through Proposed Political Alliance
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, impeached last October, has initiated a multifaceted campaign to challenge President William Ruto. Despite his ineligibility for elective office due to the impeachment, Gachag…
Family Struggles to Raise Sh1.3 Million to Repatriate Deceased Kenyan Woman from Saudi Arabia
A family in Shamakhokho ward is appealing for financial assistance to repatriate the body of their daughter, Elizabeth Cheusi, 28, who died in Saudi Arabia last week. The family requires Sh. 1.3 million to bring Cheus…
Foreign National Arrested at JKIA for Sh15.5 Million Gold Scam Targeting European Businessmen
A foreign national is in custody in Nairobi, facing charges related to an alleged gold scam that defrauded two businessmen of Sh15,504,000 (USD 120,000). The suspect was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport…
Odinga-Ruto Talks in Mombasa Signal Potential Government Coalition
President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga met at State House Mombasa yesterday to explore the possibility of forming a coalition government. The meeting signals a significant development given their hi…
Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti Gang Shootout
Samuel Kaitwai, a 28-year-old Kenyan police officer serving in Haiti, was killed in a gunfight with gangs in Ségur-Savien, Artibonite department. The incident has plunged his family and the village of Naserian into mo…
Gachagua Reaches Out to Nyanza, Says Mt. Kenya Has 'No Problem with Raila'
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to the people of Nyanza and supporters of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking on KTN Monday night, Gachagua emphasized that discord should be directed at…
Kenyan Man Arrested in Texas for Fatal Shooting of Wife
A Texas-based Kenyan man is in custody, suspected of fatally shooting his wife in their home on Friday evening, according to the Killeen Police Department. John Gitau Mwangi, 42, has been arrested in connection with t…