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Kenya to Automate National ID Issuance for 18-Year-Olds in New Digital Reform
The Kenyan government plans to automate the issuance of national identity cards (IDs) to citizens upon reaching 18 years of age, leveraging existing birth data to streamline the process and enhance national security…
Fire Outbreak on JKIA land
A wildfire that erupted on grasslands adjacent to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) earlier today has been contained, with authorities confirming that airport operations remain unaffected. The blaze, which or…
Finland Opens Applications for 2025 Seasonal Work Permits
The Finnish Immigration Service has begun accepting applications for seasonal work permits for 2025. This offers foreign nationals the opportunity to work in Finland for up to nine months in the agriculture, forestry…
Police Arrest Second Suspect in Taxi Driver Victoria Muloki Murder Case
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have made a second arrest in the murder case of taxi driver Victoria Mumbua Muloki. Muloki's body was discovered at the City Mortuary on October 3, 2024…
Hits and Misses in Ruto's Affordable Housing Projects
President William Ruto's ambitious affordable housing program is experiencing uneven progress across Kenya. This has fueled scepticism among citizens about its potential to deliver affordable homeownership. While some…
Alarm as Thousands of Children Labor in Embu, Meru's Booming Miraa Industry
While the muguka and miraa trade generates over Sh40 billion annually, the economic benefits are overshadowed by rampant child labour, drawing thousands of children away from education in Embu and Meru counties. A 16-…
Kenya Issues Security Alert for Citizens in DRC as Violence Escalates
The Kenyan government has issued a security advisory to its citizens residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The government is actively considering evacuation measures, particularly for those in volatile a…
Mandera Assistant Chief Arrested for Helping Terror Suspects Obtain Kenyan IDs
A local assistant chief in Mandera County, Yussuf Maalim Issak, has been arrested and released on a free bond for allegedly facilitating the illegal acquisition of Kenyan identity cards for two Somali nationals suspec…
Former IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati is Dead
Wafula Chebukati, the former chairman of Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) whose leadership was marked by controversy and legal challenges, has died at the age of 63. Chebukati oversaw the…
DCI Officials Charged in Kiambu Court for 2022 Political Campaign-Linked Murders
Thirteen police officers, an intelligence official, and a wildlife warden appeared before a Kiambu court on Thursday, February 20th, to face charges in connection with the 2022 abduction and murder of two Indian natio…
Nairobi Proposes 75-Floor Building Height Limit in Major Urban Planning Shift
A draft policy currently under public review by the Nairobi County government proposes significant alterations to building height regulations across the city, potentially paving the way for a dramatic reshaping of the…
EB-5 Visa Emerges as Faster Alternative to H-1B for US Permanent Residency
The arduous path to US permanent residency for foreign nationals, often stretching for decades due to stringent country-specific green card issuance caps, is prompting increased interest in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor…
Kenya Increases Immigration Budget to Clear Passport Backlog, Expand E-Services
The Kenyan government has allocated an additional Sh5.9 billion to the State Department of Immigration and Citizen Services, according to the newly released supplementary budget. The funding aims to streamline the iss…
Viral Video of Kenyans in British Countryside Ignites Debate over Inclusivity in UK
A TikTok video featuring Kenyan travelers exploring the British countryside has ignited a debate over inclusivity and belonging, garnering over 500,000 views and thousands of comments. The video, posted by a Kenyan tr…
Deported from Kenya, Jailed in Russia: Indian Man's Costly US Migration Bid
An Indian man, Gurwinder Singh, was deported back to India on February 15 after a failed attempt to enter the United States through an illegal migration network. The journey cost him a significant sum and led to his s…
Kenya's Boda Boda Industry Faces Major Overhaul Under New Senate Bill
The Kenyan Senate has passed a landmark Bill designed to overhaul the boda boda (motorcycle taxi) industry, introducing stringent regulations to enhance safety, accountability, and professionalism. The legislation, ch…
Meru Heavyweights Munya, Linturi, and Murungi Unite for Upcoming Meru Summit on March 14
In anticipation of the 2027 elections, Meru leaders are scheduled to convene a significant unity summit on March 14th to consolidate the community's political direction. The event will bring together political figures…
Kenyan Family Demands Justice After Daughter's Mysterious Death in Saudi Arabia
The family of Rachel Njoki, a 37-year-old Kenyan woman who died in Saudi Arabia under disputed circumstances, is demanding transparency and justice, citing bureaucratic obstacles and conflicting reports surrounding he…
Kalonzo Rejects Proposal to Make Raila Prime Minister
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has rejected proposals from some Kenya Kwanza legislators to create the position of Prime Minister for opposition leader Raila Odinga. Speaking on KTN News on Wednesday, Kalonzo ques…
No Home Guarantee Under Housing Levy, Says Kenya's CS Wahome
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has sparked a significant backlash among Kenyans following her recent remarks regarding the affordable housing programme's housing levy. During an appearance on NTV's "Fixing the N…